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DS Fanboy Review: Summon Night: Twin Age
RPGs, by definition, are immersive – hence the name "role-playing game." Yet, the existence of the fourth wall in video games is an obstacle when it comes to such follies, so the software must rely on a number of charms to keep the player engrossed. The story is often the driving force behind such immersion, but gameplay is equally important so that the title is actually enjoyable, too. Factor in the visuals, controls, music, and so forth, and you realize that a lot of things must fall into place to make a truly memorable RPG. While Summon Night: Twin Age doesn't hit all these aspects square on the head, each element is addressed to satisfaction, making Flight-Plan's title both charming and addictive. To see what works, what doesn't work, and what kind of works, check past the break and read our review. %Gallery-3357%
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This week's release list looks pretty healthy, if you ask us. We've got some games for just about everyone, including an RPG, along with some action/adventure titles. Oh, and some licensed titles, for good measure.So, what will you be playing this weekend? New game, or something in your collection? How do you plan on getting through this weekend with your DS?
Summoning character images for Twin Age
The latest batch of screens from Summon Night: Twin Age reveal fifteen of the game's characters, including the protagonists Aldo and Reiha. The images depict humans, Kascuza (the human-like beast race of the RPG), and some summoned beasts that appear. They can be seen in the gallery below, so be sure to eye them over.Since most Summon Night games don't get localized, we're excited to see how Twin Age turns out. The two GBA titles were fun, be we think the series has the potential to be even greater with stylus integration.Anyone that agrees with us will be happy to know that Twin Age hits North American retailers one week from today.%Gallery-3357%[Via press release]
Atlus dishes out fresh images from Summon Night: Twin Age
Those of you looking to get in on the latest from Atlus, check out our new media from Summon Night: Twin Age in our gallery below. They hooked us up with a bunch of new screens on the game to accompany the others in our gallery, as well as the title's boxart. It's pretty much the usual business here, as these new screens show off some in-game action, with an emphasis on combat. Summon Night: Twin Age is shaping up very nicely, if we may say so. What do you all think?%Gallery-3357%[Via press release]
Summon Night: Skill Age
Ball lightning is 1) a mysterious meteorological phenomenon, and 2) a pretty neat ability you'll be able to unlock via skill tree in Summon Night: Twin Age! We believe this to be one of Reiha's magical Summoning techniques; more importantly, we believe this to look like something fun to do to bust up some monsters.Atlus seems to be going out of their way to include screens featuring silly, out-of-context quotes in their press releases (along with lots of other new screens, accessible in our gallery). Who are we to turn down an invitation to laughter? Allow us to present the latest in weird Atlus-game quote screenshots: "Man, what a dump. Just perfect for humans."%Gallery-3357%[Via press release]
Atlus USA reveals Summon Night: Twin Age for DS
Not to be confused with Summons Night, the vampiric lawyer adventure, Summon Night: Twin Age has finally escaped Japan with the aid of increasingly prolific publisher, Atlus USA. The DS action RPG tasks players with guiding summoner Reiha and summonee (?) Aldo through a "richly woven tale of adventure," one complete with multiple endings, sidequests and improbably named garments.Much like The Legend of Zelda: Phourglass, the "action" in this action RPG is entirely initiated by the little stick thingy that came with your DS, with attacking, healing, using items and navigating all done through the power of touch. Summon Night: Twin Age touches down on DS May 20th.%Gallery-18623%
Keep criminals at bay with Summon Night: Twin Age
It will be months before Summon Night: Twin Age sees its August release in Japan, but that hasn't stopped Banpresto from putting out some early commercials for the RPG. The first video to debut at the official site casts the talents of geeky actor, Atsushi Itoh, to show off Summon Night's touchscreen mechanics with both in-game and real-life demonstrations! Bring your stylus past the post break for the playful clip. %Gallery-3357%
