Username:   
Password:   
GamingExcellence » PlayStation 2 » News
Tales of Legendia Goes Gold
Classic RPG franchise spins a tale of solid gold on the PlayStation 2.

By News Staff, GamingExcellence
Posted January 11, 2006
View Comments (0) | Login or Register to Add a Comment
Video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America announced today that Tales of Legendia for the PlayStation 2 has gone gold. The latest installment in the renowned Tales role playing series lets players embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of a legendary ship and take on fearsome creatures using a unique fighting system influenced by the award-winning SOULCALIBUR series.

An original adventure in the Tales universe, Tales of Legendia sets players in a lush game world that is actually a massive ship called the Legacy, a remnant of a civilization long past. Assuming the role of main character Senel, an Alliance marine skilled in an art known as “eres”, players will experience a dramatic storyline and uncover the truth behind the Legacy. In the process, the characters learn the depths of their relationships in an epic tales of love and heroism.

Tales of Legendia combines the depth and storytelling of a traditional RPG with the action and strategy of a fighting game, letting players explore the Legacy and uncover its secrets, while taking on fearsome enemies with the game’s new X-LiMBS (Crossover Linear Motion) battle system. Influenced by the acclaimed SOULCALIBUR series of fighting games, X-LiMBS lets players unleash attacks never before seen in a role playing game such as throws and rapid fire combos and execute potent team attacks. Boasting detailed and vibrant 3D graphics, Tales of Legendia features an all-new cast of characters and close to 30 minutes of anime cut scenes featuring characters designed by artist Kazuto Nakazawa, renowned for his work on the animated sequences in Kill Bill: Volume 1 and the anime series Samurai Champloo.

“With its classic RPG gameplay, innovative battle system and stunning art style, Tales of Legendia sets a new standard for interactive storytelling,” said Yoshi Niki, business unit director at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “The new X-LiMBS battle system adds a level of fighting depth never before seen in a role playing game, further enhancing the player’s bond with the characters and adding a new element of combat strategy to the series.”

Agree or disagree? Have something you'd like to add? We'd love to hear your thoughts. Simply Login or Register to add a comment and have your say. Registration is free, and only takes a few moments.

View Comments (0) | Login or Register to Add a Comment

Latest Comments
 (Forum View)
Please Login or Register and be the first to add a comment.

 

Latest Headlines
Midnight Club: Los Angeles Gets a New Release Date
Insecticide Part 1 Now Available for PC
Majesco Entertainment Announces Marker Man Adventures for Nintendo DS
Battle Fantasia Rumbles Onto Xbox 360 In Fall of 2008
Raven Squad to Break the RTS Mold on Xbox 360 and PC This Fall
Harmonix, MTV Games and Electronic Arts Unleash Rock Band 2
Konami Announces Castlevania Judgment for Wii
Nancy Drew Embarks on Her First Nintendo Wii Adventure In Nancy Drew: the White Wolf of Icicle Creek