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Suikoden IV Ships
January 12, 2005
Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami
Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that
Suikoden® IV for the
PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The
company's epic role-playing game (RPG) includes the long awaited
return of the series' signature 108 Stars of Destiny
as well as an enhanced graphical interface and a new ground breaking
battle system.
"The
Suikoden series has always
delivered an enriched gameplay experience as well as added replay
value through innovative battle sequences and unique storyline
twists," said
Dennis Lee, product manager at
Konami Digital Entertainment - America. "Suikoden
IV continues the gameplay tradition with players interacting
with hundreds of characters in vast and rich 3D environments as they
battle new adversaries, explore new territories and embark on
unforgettable adventures."
A deep RPG story awaits gamers who are ready for an epic 3D
adventure. For the first time in the series' history,
Suikoden IV will feature
recorded voice-overs for many of the characters during the
cut-scenes in the game. Navigating through numerous mysterious
islands, players will collect party members and build a home base
for their crew. The drama escalates as the characters engage in
heated one-on-one duels, group battles with countless island
enemies, and through some strategic ship battles.
The new dynamic camera system in
Suikoden IV heats up the action by presenting the conflicts
from multiple angles. With dozens of playable characters including
ones returning from previous adventures, and the return of numerous
fun mini-games such as fishing, dice and card games, RPG fans will
have their hands full in Suikoden
IV.
Suikoden IV
is inspired by an actual Chinese tale in which 108 ordinary people
come together from different backgrounds to do great things. In
Suikoden IV, players step
into the shoes of a young hero who obtains the Rune of Punishment
and follows his path into a strange and fascinating world filled
with huge ships, beautiful islands and vast oceans.
The Suikoden series
launched in 1995 in Japan and was released in the U.S. on the
PlayStation in December of 1996. Instantly hailed as one of the most
innovative RPGs, Suikoden
delivered a unique battle system, an intriguing storyline with
numerous plot twists and multiple endings to provide a fun
experience for all RPG fans. Since its debut, the
Suikoden series has received
numerous industry accolades for being one of the top RPGs of all
time.
Suikoden IV
is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and is available for the SRP of
$39.99. For more information on the game, please visit:
www.konami.com/suikoden4.
Reported
By: Jared
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