Grandia II Strikes With Dramatic Cinematic Style, 3D Real-Time Action And Colourful Cast
Spellbinding storyline and visual splendor unravel the tale of a world of ancient gods, long-forgotten traditions and unexpected heroes.
ECTS- 3 September 2000- Ubi Soft® Entertainment and Entertainment Software Publishing Inc. (ESP) have partnered to publish and distribute Grandia II, the sequel to one of the world's hottest RPGs - Game Arts' hit, Grandia. Grandia II is also being developed by Game Arts, for Sega Dreamcast™ . Fast-paced 3D real-time action in a dramatic cinematic style and a host of illustrious characters cast players' into the world of Grandia II.
Ubi Soft is now proud to present this highly-anticipated successor to the excellent RPG that not only includes a two-player mode, but will also be the very first console RPG to support the Dreamcast's modem. The development crew for Grandia II includes Noriyuki Iwadare (Lunar series and Grandia), who returns as music composer, and acclaimed Manga artist Yuushi Kanoe (whose previous work includes Early Reins by Atlus) as character designer.
Grandia II's story takes place in a completely new and different world from the original Grandia. Players will start off in a magicial place entitled Shurisen on the continent of Granacliff, which has a giant earthquake-like crack through its centre. It has been over 10,000 years since the Battle of Good and Evil has taken place. Now Valmar, the Devil that tried to destroy the world, is about to awaken and complete his original goal. As Valmar's Moon casts a sinister glow, the time of valiant and unexpected heroes has begun. Upon receiving an assignment from the Church of Granus, Geohound, Ryudo and his partner Skye set out to chaperone the young priestess-in-training, Elena, to a religious ceremony to be held at the Tower of Garmia. However, the ceremony fails and Valmar's dark descent upon the land thrusts the fragile world in the midst of the war between the gods of good and evil. Ryudo finds himself accompanied by friends and new found allies, as he must come to terms with himself and his destiny, so that he may rescue the land from peril.
Key Features:
· Sequel to the acclaimed RPG on Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation Grandia.
· Cute, colourful graphics in this stunning new installment of the Grandia series.
· Game Arts' promise a return to addictive and multi-faceted gameplay, making it fun, yet dramatic.
· An enjoyable and deep storyline progressed by in-game actions and captivating FMV sequences pushing players further into the enchanting world that is Grandia II.
· Beautifully detailed 3D real-time graphics create amazing environments that are entertaining to explore.
· Up to four members in a party including a young realist and monster hunter named Ryudo, a child priestess from a Granas church named Elena, and their friend Millenia.
· Graphical improvements to magical effects.
· Grandia II hosts a cinematic style that utilizes dynamic 360-degree camera angles for an impacting and striking flair, Grandia II's artistic camera work sets the framework for an epic 3D adventure.
· Fascinating and complex non-playing characters guide players through one adventure after another, as rich levels of detail are given to each 3D character model.
· A stirring classical-style musical score adds yet more atmosphere to the action.
· Grandia II utilizes an engaging tactical battle system with a battle gauge indicator that allows for strategic planning and execution of moves with a real-time interface.
· Using Grandia II's ultimate action battle system, players' host a variety of special attacks, combos, critical attacks, magic spells or can use items, in a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk.
Availability:
Grandia II will be available for Sega Dreamcast in the UK from early 2001.
Entertainment Software Publishing Inc. is a software publishing company based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1996, the company is well known for the highly recognized video game Grandia. ESP has memberships with developers Game Arts, Sting, Treasure, Neverland Company and many other developers and has published titles such as, Lunar, Gungriffon II and the ever popular Evolution in the interactive entertainment industry. These companies and titles have helped ESP gain a global reputation of quality games and innovative technology.
Game Arts Co., Ltd. is a software developer company based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1985, the company is well known for the award winning video game Grandia. Game Arts first title was Thexder for the PC-FD. Since 1990, the company has moved forward to the consumer software market and has been creating software for Mega Drive, Sega CD, Sega Saturn, and PlayStation. Game Arts has memberships with developer Entertainment Software Publishing, Inc and has developed titles such as, Lunar, Gungriffon II and Silpheed in the interactive entertainment industry.
Ubi Soft is now proud to present this highly-anticipated successor to the excellent RPG that not only includes a two-player mode, but will also be the very first console RPG to support the Dreamcast's modem. The development crew for Grandia II includes Noriyuki Iwadare (Lunar series and Grandia), who returns as music composer, and acclaimed Manga artist Yuushi Kanoe (whose previous work includes Early Reins by Atlus) as character designer.
Grandia II's story takes place in a completely new and different world from the original Grandia. Players will start off in a magicial place entitled Shurisen on the continent of Granacliff, which has a giant earthquake-like crack through its centre. It has been over 10,000 years since the Battle of Good and Evil has taken place. Now Valmar, the Devil that tried to destroy the world, is about to awaken and complete his original goal. As Valmar's Moon casts a sinister glow, the time of valiant and unexpected heroes has begun. Upon receiving an assignment from the Church of Granus, Geohound, Ryudo and his partner Skye set out to chaperone the young priestess-in-training, Elena, to a religious ceremony to be held at the Tower of Garmia. However, the ceremony fails and Valmar's dark descent upon the land thrusts the fragile world in the midst of the war between the gods of good and evil. Ryudo finds himself accompanied by friends and new found allies, as he must come to terms with himself and his destiny, so that he may rescue the land from peril.
Key Features:
· Sequel to the acclaimed RPG on Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation Grandia.
· Cute, colourful graphics in this stunning new installment of the Grandia series.
· Game Arts' promise a return to addictive and multi-faceted gameplay, making it fun, yet dramatic.
· An enjoyable and deep storyline progressed by in-game actions and captivating FMV sequences pushing players further into the enchanting world that is Grandia II.
· Beautifully detailed 3D real-time graphics create amazing environments that are entertaining to explore.
· Up to four members in a party including a young realist and monster hunter named Ryudo, a child priestess from a Granas church named Elena, and their friend Millenia.
· Graphical improvements to magical effects.
· Grandia II hosts a cinematic style that utilizes dynamic 360-degree camera angles for an impacting and striking flair, Grandia II's artistic camera work sets the framework for an epic 3D adventure.
· Fascinating and complex non-playing characters guide players through one adventure after another, as rich levels of detail are given to each 3D character model.
· A stirring classical-style musical score adds yet more atmosphere to the action.
· Grandia II utilizes an engaging tactical battle system with a battle gauge indicator that allows for strategic planning and execution of moves with a real-time interface.
· Using Grandia II's ultimate action battle system, players' host a variety of special attacks, combos, critical attacks, magic spells or can use items, in a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk.
Availability:
Grandia II will be available for Sega Dreamcast in the UK from early 2001.
Entertainment Software Publishing Inc. is a software publishing company based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1996, the company is well known for the highly recognized video game Grandia. ESP has memberships with developers Game Arts, Sting, Treasure, Neverland Company and many other developers and has published titles such as, Lunar, Gungriffon II and the ever popular Evolution in the interactive entertainment industry. These companies and titles have helped ESP gain a global reputation of quality games and innovative technology.
Game Arts Co., Ltd. is a software developer company based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1985, the company is well known for the award winning video game Grandia. Game Arts first title was Thexder for the PC-FD. Since 1990, the company has moved forward to the consumer software market and has been creating software for Mega Drive, Sega CD, Sega Saturn, and PlayStation. Game Arts has memberships with developer Entertainment Software Publishing, Inc and has developed titles such as, Lunar, Gungriffon II and Silpheed in the interactive entertainment industry.
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