Soldner-X dev announces PSN strategy RPG 'Rainbow Moon'
Known for developing the tongue-twistingly titled shooter Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer, SideQuest Studios is hard at work on its next IP for release on PlayStation Network. Rainbow Moon is an isometric view strategy RPG in a fantasy setting, currently scheduled to hit in Q4 2011 according to publisher eastasiasoft.
Early imagery shows a vibrant hand-drawn visual style, and the game's developer is shooting (no pun intended) for a silky smooth 60 frames per second. Details released so far mention six playable characters and a roughly 25 hour adventure. Our favorite feature so far: we can actually pronounce its name.
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Rainbow Moon – a strategic RPG with a strong emphasis on character development – in development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
Hong Kong - March 11, 2011 – eastasiasoft, Hong Kong-based publisher of interactive entertainment and developer SideQuest Studios, today announced their latest project Rainbow Moon, a strategic RPG game, currently in development for the PlayStation®3 system.
"Following our recent success, we are very excited to introduce a brand new IP," said Marcus Pukropski, CEO of SideQuest Studios. "With Rainbow Moon, we are continuing our principle of combining beautiful high-definition visuals with a deep focus on detail and gameplay. We are once again putting our heart and soul into this project to deliver another fantastic and unique addition to the PlayStation®Network."
Rainbow Moon key features (subject to change until the date of the game's release):
Complex story mode with about 25 hours of gameplay, extended to more than 100 hours when including all side quests, missions and full character development.
Isometric open world to explore with more than 15 different terrains, such as mountains, snow, desert, grassland, savanna, mud and others.
Sophisticated grid turn-based combat system, featuring a large range of combat and skill commands as well as special attacks and effects.
Unique action and puzzle elements in a variety of over 20 challenging dungeons and 50 quests.
Six playable main characters with upgradable weapons, armors and accessories, allowing hundreds of gear combinations.
Detailed online stats tracking each gamer's progress.
Technically perfected game engine, constantly running smoothly at 60 fps with close to no loading times.
Thirty dedicated background music tracks.
Rainbow Moon is anticipated to launch in the fourth quarter of 2011. More details will soon be released.