NAMCO'S EPIC JOURNEY TO CONTINUE WITH XENOSAGA ® EPISODE II
Sequel To Million-Unit Selling Predecessor Embarks
On Its New Quest
San Jose, Ca., (August 10, 2004) – Leading video
games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today
the upcoming U.S. release of Xenosaga® EPISODE II:
Jenseits von Gut und Böse , shipping
exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system in February 2005. The sequel to the million-unit
selling Xenosaga® EPISODE I: Der Wille zur Macht , the
game is being developed by Monolith Software Inc. in Japan. Featuring
an elite cast of characters, breathtaking graphics and an unparalleled
storyline, Xenosaga EPISODE II is a premier
role playing game combining self-contained cinematics and charismatic
game play with the adrenaline rush of claiming destiny in an unpredictable,
futuristic world.
"More than one million people embraced Xenosaga EPISODE I , so there
is an amazing following already in place for this sequel," said Rod Nakamoto,
Executive Vice President of Research and Development for Namco Hometek Inc. " Xenosaga
EPISODE II is sure to give players the quintessential role playing
game experience."
Taking place thousands of years into the future in a civilization devoid
of Earth's existence, Shion, KOS-MOS and the beloved characters from the
original cast return to race and retrieve the original Zohar to prevent it
from falling into the wrong hands. Some believe the Zohar holds the
key to unlocking infinite power, while others feel the Zohar will unravel
the mysteries of the past and save the world from the ethereal alien race,
the Gnosis.
Xenosaga EPISODE II's epic storyline begins in
Second Miltia, with the group reaching the city to unlock the key to the
Y-data hidden inside MOMO. Driven by an unknown future and fears of
the world, players will attempt to uncover the mystery surrounding the Miltian
Conflict and delve further into many unresolved questions and mysteries posed
in Xenosaga EPISODE I . Offering a large number of characters
in expansive worlds filled with multiple destinations, Xenosaga
EPISODE II routes players on a magical journey filled with
intrigue and surprises.
Characters in Xenosaga EPISODE II are equipped with
substantial features to tackle the most difficult situations. Players
can customize characters to their liking using more than 100 different skills
such as Last Revenge, Overload and Double Power. They can also use the
game's new battle system including combination attacks, a refined boost system
and double team attacks including Archangel's Requiem, Fiery Ritornelle and
Gravity Bomb.
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