Atlus announced this morning that they have licensed the bizarre action-adventure title, 3D Dot Game Heroes for release in North America. I had a suspicion that this was one of those titles that was just a little too weird to ever escape Japan, this is one of those times when I’m happy to be proven wrong. For those who are unaware, 3D Dot Game Heroes is sort of a 3D adaptation of a particularly Zelda-like game. But instead of over-the-top polygon counts and smooth, lush curves, all the 3D elements are built of giant, blocky pixels. The game is meant to appeal to die-hard 8/16-bit gaming fans, paying homage to the classics the whole way through, which makes me wonder why it was developed for PS3 rather than a platform which still sees new titles from our favorite franchises of yore. Regardless, the game looks like a little slice of retro-homage heaven, and should drop in the states on May 11.
ATLUS LINKS TO LEGENDS PAST, ANNOUNCES 3D DOT GAME HEROES™ FOR PlayStation®3 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Hey, who put game cubes in my PS3® system?
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17, 2009 – Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today revealed that it has licensed the rights to your childhood memories. Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes™ for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, slated to land in North America on May 11, 2010.
“The 8- and 16-bit classics many gamers cut their teeth on are magical, down to their blocky sprites and elegantly simple gameplay,” mused Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and Sales for Atlus, while twirling his rattail and wearing a poorly coordinated denim-on-denim outfit. “3D Dot Game Heroes captures all of that legendary charm and more, bringing classic visuals, familar sounds, and a grand sense of exploration and discovery into stunning next-gen realization, all the while giving countless winks and nudges to the fans those iconic games mean the most to. This is pure action-adventure gaming at its finest, a true love-letter to a time-honored genre,” he added while putting baseball cards in the spokes of his 10-speed.
Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry’s golden era.
3D Dot Game Heroes is scheduled to release on May 11, 2010 with an MSRP of $39.99.
For more information, visit the game’s official website: http://www.3DDotGameHeroes.com
About 3D Dot Game Heroes
A long, long time ago, the Dark King Onyx brought an age of darkness upon Dotnia Kingdom. Only by the bravery of a hero with a legendary sword was Onyx sealed in an orb, restoring peace to the world. But Fuelle, a powerful Dark Bishop, has stolen the orb, and with it, peace. Dotnia requires a hero once more! Can you live up to the legend?
Key Features
• Ultimate retro love letter – Seamlessly fusing new and old, the golden era of gaming is felt in every detail of this lovingly-crafted adventure. Eye-popping visuals capture the nostalgic charm of pixel graphics in cutting edge 3D. Simple, but deep action-adventure gameplay is a throwback to the 8-bit era. Veterans will find references and jokes that pay homage to the great games of yore.
• Awe and adventure live again – Embark on the next generation of classic exploration and discovery in a grand story-based quest. A hero sets out to gain the power of the six sages and the six orbs that protected the kingdom of Dotnia, which now stands on the verge of destruction.
• Customize your hero – When pixels are your building blocks, the possibilities are unlimited. Freely edit the look of your character, or design one completely from scratch, and then trade designs with friends via a compatible USB storage device. Your hero’s blade is also upgradeable, letting you add length and width to create a sword that fills the whole screen!
3D Dot Game Heroes has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
