Video Gaming News - October 2002
Foster City, CA (October 15, 2002) - Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. announced today the release of Wild Arms 3, the latest installment
of the Wild Arms franchise, developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2.
"We are thrilled to see the Wild Arms franchise expand onto PlayStation 2,"
said Ami Blaire, director, product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment
America "With the franchise popularity of the first two games on PlayStation,
and the advanced technical capabilities made possible with PlayStation 2, fans
of the role-playing category are sure to embrace the evolution of Wild Arms 3."
From Sony:
Developed by Media Vision in Japan, Wild Arms 3 is a true, traditional
role-playing game (RPG) offering fresh, new characters, enhanced graphics,
intricate puzzles and an all-new innovative battle system. Set within a
background of stunning music from the critically acclaimed composers of the Wild
Arms and Wild Arms 2 soundtracks, Wild Arms 3 delivers an epic role-playing
adventure coupled with artistic anime sequences to enhance a heroic storyline.
In Wild Arms 3, players will assume the roles of drifters traveling through
Filgaia -- an interactive barren wasteland to solve complex puzzles utilizing
the special abilities of the game's characters to unearth hidden treasures.
Innovative stroke-shading technology brings to life the vibrant and energetic
visuals in a western setting, filled with murky dungeons, mystic creations,
monster-plagued frontiers and cities erected from eroded rock and scavenged
wood.
Wild Arms 3 is an enchanting adventure that ties together the tales of four
drifters -- Virginia, Gallows, Jet and Clive -- who are searching to understand
why the land of Filgaia changed from a flourishing area to a barren wasteland.
Setting aside their differences, they must roam the lands and unlock the
knowledge of historical mystical forces, making their adventure their collective
destiny. Each character possesses unique individual attributes, including their
favorite weapons and destructive combat skills that aid in the journey. Players
have the ability to read their character's moods and emotions through a
technique called "expressive-communication" utilizing font and imagery
variations. The enhanced battle system delivers a cinematic experience with
improved features, including weapons varying in strength, speed, range, and a
turn-based encounter battle system, providing for extremely intricate and
challenging gameplay.
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