3D Dot Game Heroes Gets US Release Date, $40 Price Tag
Last month Sony let it slip that 3D Dot Game Heroes would be getting a US release, but no release date or US publisher was given. Late last night a press release appeared from Atlus announcing that it would be the publisher bringing us a heaping helping of "pure retro sexy", accompanied by the release date of May 11, 2010.
The fact that Atlus is publishing the game isn't much of a surprise. Atlus has a history of bringing niche Japanese RPGs to the overseas audience, most recently having huge success bringing Demon's Souls to the US market, so to publish From Software's next RPG is a no-brainer. What is more of a surprise, and a very pleasant one at that, is the price. 3D Dot Game Heroes will release in May for the budget price of $39.99. I guess Atlus must be worried about how the US market will accept the intentionally blocky graphics (Atlus had less success with the similarly styled, and personal favorite, Gamecube game Cubivore) and set a budget price to match the visuals. Personally I would have gladly paid the full $60 for the game, so a discount is just icing on an already sweet retro cake.
Atlus has put up an official US 3D Dot Game Heroes web site that will be updated in the future months leading up to the game's release. The game has also already started appearing for pre-order on the usual suspects of sites, which might actually be necessary if Atlus does another one of its limited releases. Check out Atlus' full press release after the break.
ATLUS LINKS TO LEGENDS PAST, ANNOUNCES 3D DOT GAME HEROESTM FOR PlayStation®3 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Hey, who put game cubes in my PS3® system?
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today revealed that it has licensed the rights to your childhood memories. Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes™ for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, slated to land in North America on May 11, 2010.
"The 8- and 16-bit classics many gamers cut their teeth on are magical, down to their blocky sprites and elegantly simple gameplay," mused Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and Sales for Atlus, while twirling his rattail and wearing a poorly coordinated denim-on-denim outfit. "3D Dot Game Heroes captures all of that legendary charm and more, bringing classic visuals, familar sounds, and a grand sense of exploration and discovery into stunning next-gen realization, all the while giving countless winks and nudges to the fans those iconic games mean the most to. This is pure action-adventure gaming at its finest, a true love-letter to a time-honored genre," he added while putting baseball cards in the spokes of his 10-speed.
Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era.
3D Dot Game Heroes is scheduled to release on May 11, 2010 with an MSRP of $39.99.
For more information, visit the game's official website: http://www.3DDotGameHeroes.com
About 3D Dot Game Heroes
A long, long time ago, the Dark King Onyx brought an age of darkness upon Dotnia Kingdom. Only by the bravery of a hero with a legendary sword was Onyx sealed in an orb, restoring peace to the world. But Fuelle, a powerful Dark Bishop, has stolen the orb, and with it, peace. Dotnia requires a hero once more! Can you live up to the legend?
Key Features
• Ultimate retro love letter - Seamlessly fusing new and old, the golden era of gaming is felt in every detail of this lovingly-crafted adventure. Eye-popping visuals capture the nostalgic charm of pixel graphics in cutting edge 3D. Simple, but deep action-adventure gameplay is a throwback to the 8-bit era. Veterans will find references and jokes that pay homage to the great games of yore.
• Awe and adventure live again - Embark on the next generation of classic exploration and discovery in a grand story-based quest. A hero sets out to gain the power of the six sages and the six orbs that protected the kingdom of Dotnia, which now stands on the verge of destruction.
• Customize your hero - When pixels are your building blocks, the possibilities are unlimited. Freely edit the look of your character, or design one completely from scratch, and then trade designs with friends via a compatible USB storage device. Your hero's blade is also upgradeable, letting you add length and width to create a sword that fills the whole screen!
3D Dot Game Heroes has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Demon's Souls, Odin Sphere, the Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.
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NaviFairy
Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 17 November 2009
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