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Trinity Universe coming to US and Europe this June
Did Resonance of Fate and Final Fantasy XIII whet your appetite for JRPGs? NIS America plans to release Trinity Universe this June, just in time for gamers looking for a new adventure. Developed cooperatively by Idea Factory, Nippon Ichi and Gust, Trinity Universe is a crossover RPG similar to Cross Edge, combining the worlds of the Disgaea and Atelier franchises. Unlike NIS America's previous efforts, though, this game will be in full 3D. Trinity Universe is undoubtedly the best looking game to come from NIS America, but it's still likely to struggle in a competitive sales market. Still, hardcore JRPG fans are used to PS2-style sprite graphics from NIS, so the publisher's next offering could be a pleasant surprise. %Gallery-88922%
Looking at Trinity Universe's 3D RPG battles
We're still having a hard time wrapping our heads around this: a 3D RPG from Nippon Ichi? Trinity Universe doesn't have the graphic quality we've come to expect from PS3 exclusives, but it's certainly a far cry from Cross Edge. Those hungry for an old-school, turn-based JRPG will find themselves salivating at this new battle footage from Trinity Universe. In usual Nippon Ichi fashion, this crossover RPG is heavy on number-crunching and big combos. Just look above to see the game's team attacks in action. Siliconera has a few more videos of this PS3 JRPG in action, showcasing the "skill link" and "soul break" systems. For fans of Nippon Ichi games, these mechanics will seem entirely familiar but the new 3D makeover certainly makes it feel fresh.
Trinity Universe debut trailer is very long, very Japanese
Nippon Ichi is working on yet another crossover RPG for the PS3 -- but this time around, it actually looks like a current-generation game. Yay! Welcome to the third dimension, NIS. Trinity Universe combines the Atelier and Disgaea universes in an action RPG that's supposedly heavily inspired by Xenogears.The debut trailer for the game (after the break) reminds us that Trinity Universe is a very Japanese game. The video, which runs for over six minutes, highlights the game's various character designs and voice actors. More importantly, though, the trailer also shows some gameplay footage (skip to 3:44). The trailer reassures us that the game's visual quality is far beyond Cross Edge.Trinity Universe has a planned September release in Japan. While it hasn't been announced for US release yet, we're certain NIS America (or another niche publisher) will pick it up somewhere down the line.[Via Siliconera]
Trinity Universe coming to PS3, combines Atelier and Disgaea in 3D RPG
Cross Edge hasn't seen a US release yet, but that's not stopping Nippon Ichi from making yet another crossover RPG exclusively for the PS3. Trinity Universe combines the Atelier and Disgaea universes, but in a refreshing twist for NIS, is presented in full 3D. In fact, this will be the first time you'll see Etna and Prinny as non-sprite characters.Siliconera notes that the combat is similar to Xenogears, with skills assigned to three different action buttons. Players will also have to keep a close eye on time and destroy "gravitation fields" in dungeons before it's too late. Idea Factory is publishing the game in Japan this August. It's expected NIS America will announce the game for US release at their press event tomorrow.[Thanks, Jeffrey C.!]
