Rumors had been buzzing around the internet for a little while now on the PS3 game Ar Nosurge and a supposed western localisation for the title. Now, Tecmo Koei Europe have confirmed that the game will be getting an english release, and will actually be coming out quite soon. Releasing in Europe on September 26th, Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star connects two of Gust’s previous game series by serving as a prequel to Ar Tonellico and a continuation of Ciel Nosurge, which was a Japan exclusive title for the PS Vita. If you’re a fan of the style of RPG Gust is known for , you have just under 3 months to wait before you can try out the latest game from the Ar Tonellico and Atelier series developer.
—– About the Game ——
Ar nosurge is a Fantasy, Sci-fi, ‘7 Dimension’ RPG, that takes place in a world where music and song can create magic. It tells the compelling story of a civilisation that lost their planet and has been roaming the edge of space for 2000 years in search of a new home.
The player follows two sets of characters: Delta and Casty, whose goal is to protect humanity and save the world, and Ion & Earthes, who are trying to find Ion a way home to Earth. The player can interchange between both pairs and soon discover a way to combine their storylines and strengths to eventually solve the mystery that shrouds their ongoing struggle.
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So far, only the European release date has been confirmed but hopefully our friends across the pond won’t have to wait too long to find out when they can also get their hands on the upcoming turn-based RPG.
——– Original Press Release Below ———
AR NOSURGE: ODE TO AN UNBORN STAR
New sci-fi rpg title from GUST coming to PS3 in September
Hertfordshire, 23 June 2014- Tecmo Koei Europe announced today the upcoming release of Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star, which will be available from retailers across Europe on the 26th September 2014 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
Ar nosurge is a Fantasy, Sci-fi, ‘7 Dimension’ RPG, that takes place in a world where music and song can create magic. It tells the compelling story of a civilisation that lost their planet and has been roaming the edge of space for 2000 years in search of a new home.
The player follows two sets of characters: Delta and Casty, whose goal is to protect humanity and save the world, and Ion & Earthes, who are trying to find Ion a way home to Earth. The player can interchange between both pairs and soon discover a way to combine their storylines and strengths to eventually solve the mystery that shrouds their ongoing struggle.
Much like most titles developed by Gust, this is an intricately deep turn-based RPG and it includes a detailed synthesis system for players to create their own items. Additionally, Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star has a unique character development system that focuses more on the bonds/ relationships between the main characters than their success in missions and battles, as the player’s party grows stronger if the characters have a closer relationship.
Additionally, when in battle, character pairs fight together. One is always the first line of defence, attacking enemies in melee with knives and swords while protecting the other, who is weaving a song to fend off enemies. The longer the song lasts the more damage it creates- not only to enemies visible on screen, but to ones that are in line to attack.
Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star is developed by GUST and published by Tecmo Koei Europe.