This seems to be a game that aims to provide Wii owners with a real, down-to-earth JRPG experience. There's a heavy focus on telling a good story, which other RPGs seem to have forgotten lately, and the bleak, introspective atmosphere holds a lot of promise. The game is also proud to announce that there will be an option for Japanese voiceovers as well as English ones, alongside a dual-sided cover to let players choose the North American or Japanese box art.
Seems like a delightful little title to me. I will definitely be picking it up. How about you?
Torrance, Calif., (March 16, 2010) – XSEED Games announced today that FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON has begun shipping to retailers across North America. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games and tri-Crescendo, FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON is now available exclusively for Wii™ at the suggested retail price of $49.99.
FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON has already begun garnering praise from critics across North America:
“The bleak and eerie world in which Seto travels [is] beautiful and enthralling...the presentation is fabulous.” IGN.com, February 2010
“Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon is as beautiful and dreamy as the title implies.” GameSpot.com, February 2010
The North American release features the original Japanese voices in addition to the newly recorded English voice-overs. A newly created “Extras” option becomes available once the game has been cleared, which allows players to revisit key event movies from the game in the movie gallery, view concept art, and watch the original Japanese trailers.
In support of its highly anticipated release, FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON will also feature a dual-sided box front, with the original Japanese box front art on the reverse side. Fans who pre-ordered the game at GameStop and EB Games will receive an exclusive special bonus, “The MOONLIGHT TRACKS” soundtrack, together with the retail release of the game, but only while supplies last.
FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON is rated “T” for Teen, and is available now for the SRP of $49.99.
About FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON
Marked by a remarkably haunting score, FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON finds protagonist Seto exploring an eerie and abandoned world, seemingly populated only by haunting ghosts and demons. As this lonely and lost soul, players encounter memorable characters, and discover the back story behind scavenged items that provide insight into the populations last days before a devastating apocalypse. Amidst this strangely beautiful atmosphere, players utilize the Wii Remote as a flashlight to illuminate Seto’s surroundings, solve puzzles and interact with the bleak, devastated environment, set to a moving, emotional soundtrack.
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2:20 PM on 03.16.2010
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I had no idea!
I'll be picking it up after I finish Final Fantasy XIII, the best game ever. Right Jim? ;)
Never mind that. There are times when the majority legitimately criticized a game and I ended up loving it *coughzombiebbqcough*, so I'll see for myself.
In reality, the game is more of a 3D adventure game with very light combat and RPG elements. You do fight enemies and level up, but it's really just window-dressing. The meat of the game is found in the stories you uncover and the environments you explore.
Here is a ton of footage from the Japanese version:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ShinohanDotCom#g/c/C92F49C9218E82A0
Booked this month, though. DS is hogging all the good RPG action. Pokemon, Infinite Space and SMT: Strange Journey. Then Sakura Wars on my PS2 later.
There was a lot of effort put into this game, and I'm willing to throw in $49.99 to support the devs and their attempt to make such a unique title.
Official Destructoid review forthcoming...?
That actually sounds delightful. I wish JRPGs would stop trying to reinvent the combat wheel and put their focus on atmosphere and story. I'm quite glad to see combat as more of a garnish than the meat.
<gives Destructoid puppy dog eyes>
<realizes that as a 6'4" bearded man, this does not have the desired effect>
<eats an apple>
...checks wikipedia...
Holy shit, it's out this week?!
You're right. I'm not paid to get hits for who I work for by purposefully posting negative and inaccurate reviews of highly anticipated games.
Although, you calling me an unprofessional troll really only cements the idea that you see yourself as a professional one, which most of the internet already agrees with. You've personally caused Destructoid to lose pretty much any credibility it could have had amongst nearly every other gaming community out there.
thats a beautiful picture. thank God the internet allows no consequences for being a grade school adolescent. i wonder what your/your life really looks like.
@ EggmaniMN
..? what the hell are you talking about. this is a post about a wii game hitting shelves. is the forums a better place for your... comment.
Only one thing... STFU...
You think I honestly give a shit, mate?
So, kudos for that, Jim. You have a higher moron tolerance then I do.
In other news, I think I might get this game and play it on my inlaws Wii. I think I have decided this.
Tri-Crescendo really know how to make fantastic games.
I think Jim can honestly play a game like FFXIII and see it for what it truly is, and not give it bonus points just because it has "Final Fantasy" in the title. Can't most "fans" agree that the people that made the series great have left Square-Enix long ago? It's a franchise that has been milked and multiplied to the point where it has lost it's identity. I also agree with Jim's Assassin's Creed II review, but I may have scored it lower.
Graphics are only a small part of a games total worth. If a game has shitty dialog, borderline retarded characters, a "watch-don't-play" battle system, but has AMAZING GRAPHIX, it's still a shiny, beautiful turd. I don't care if it is a beloved series.
Side Note: I bought Fragile Dreams today after work. I've yet to play it but I am excited to check it out!