RETAILBIZ: LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS/FINAL FANTASY 52 MCV 24/09/10
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Players take to the skies as an owl in a game inspired by the popular book series and upcoming 3D film…
by Billy Langsworthy
LEGEND OF THE Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole is an action flight game based on the upcoming movie of the same name.
The film is an adaptation of the first three novels in Kathryn Lasky’s book series and is being worked on by Zack Snyder, the man behind the Dawn of the Dead remake, 300 and Watchmen. However, there are no zombies, Spartans or superheroes to be found here as players take on the role of a feathery owl named Shard, a Guardian whose job it is to protect the owl world. Players begin their quest after a young owl arrives with tales of a new threat to the kingdom, the menacing Pure Ones. Consumers can channel their inner owl by deciding on the species to become from horned, spotted, great grey or barn owl, each with different attacks and varying levels of heath and speed.
Players can fly through the epic landscapes of Ga’Hoole and explore its
rich history across five worlds in 22 missions. And with 360-degree flight mechanics, gamers have smooth control of the flight of their owl.
Battle claws, upgradeable armour and several winged allies prove useful in mass aerial conflicts as well as squad- based flight missions as players go about protecting the owl kingdom. The pick up and play style of the video game blended with its more complex combat systems allows both younger as well as more experienced gamers to enjoy the ride. And with 15 books in the popular series, there is already a strong fan base eagerly awaiting the release of the game and the movie.
RELEASED: OCTOBER 15 FORMATS: PS3, 360, WII, DS PUBLISHER: WARNER BROS. DEVELOPER: KROME (PS3, 360, WII), TANTALUS (DS)
PRICE: £39.99 DISTRIBUTOR: CENTRESOFT CONTACT: 0121 625 3388
Final Fantasy returns to the DS as players step into the shoes of the heroes of light…
by Billy Langsworthy
A BRAND NEW Final Fantasy comes to DS next month, crafted by the talented team behind the DS editions of FFIII and FFIV.
The game takes place in the kingdom of Horne where a lad named Brandt – on his 14th birthday – finds himself summoned by the king and requested to save his daughter, a young princess kidnapped by the evil Witch of the North. “Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of
Light continues in the vein of the Final Fantasy franchise with key gameplay elements including a classic RPG style and an engaging story centred around character development and relationships,” says product manager Grant Tasker. “Similarly, Final Fantasy: 4 Heroes Of
Light delivers a benchmark in audio, visual and gameplay standards albeit in a more accessible way and with cuter characters ideally suited for the DS.” Newcomers to the franchise will be able to handle the controls as easily as fans thanks to the touch screen
interface. The controls offer simple access to the wide range of magical and physical abilities at a player’s disposal. The simple approach to gameplay continues into how class and careers are designated in the game. Through the Crown System, characters can swap and shift their class simply by changing the crown they are wearing. The game also utilises the DS’ wireless play abilities as players can tackle dangerous, ghoul-filled dungeons with up to four players creating their very own heroes of light. With a marketing campaign focusing on Google and social network sites, the release of the game is sure to be in the minds of both new and hardcore fans to the Final Fantasy series come launch.
RELEASED: OCTOBER 8 FORMATS: NINTENDO DS PUBLISHER: SQUARE ENIX DEVELOPER: MATRIX SOFTWARE PRICE: £24.99 DISTRIBUTOR: OPEN CONTACT: 020 8987 5706
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