Winds of Nostalgia is a classic RPG with 3D graphics set in a re-interpretation of 19th Century Earth and stars Eddie, a headstrong world traveler who gathers various companions from around the globe. Players will visit exotic locales like Cairo, London, and New York thanks to their airships. Battles take place in the ground and in the air. In the latter, players use their airship to battle enemies. Their airships can also be customized to a player's liking. Winds of Nostalgia will also feature an optional quest system that makes the game less linear for players. All of this will be presented in a charming anime style that captures the nostalgia of the turn-of-the-century world.
In Japan, the title was handled by Tecmo, Matrix Software, and Red Entertainment. Matrix Software developed the Final Fantasy III and IV remakes on the DS.
Winds of Nostalgia is currently set for a September 2009 release.
Ignition and Tecmo Present NOSTALGIA for Nintendo DS
Prepare to Lift-Off in September 2009
Glendale, CA April 28, 2009 Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, and Tecmo, in conjunction with Matrix Software and Red Entertainment, invite gamers to takeoff on a nostalgic journey through time and space with Nostalgia for Nintendo DS - launching September 2009. Set in an alternate-reality version of 19th-century Earth, Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the world in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, youll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil.
Developed by Matrix Software (Dragon Quest V PS2, Final Fantasy III-IV DS), in association with Red Entertainment (Gungrave, Bonk, Thousand Arms), Nostalgia brings together a powerful think-tank of old-school Japanese RPG development talent to present a stunning new vision in gaming. Produced by Keisuke Kikuchi (Fatal Frame, Tokobot) and directed by Naoki Morita (Sakura Taisen), with art direction by Yoshiteru Tsujino (Far East of Eden), airship design by Takuhito Kusanagi (Grandia, Blue Submarine No.6, Samurai 7), and enemy design by Keita Amemiya (Iria- Zeiram the Animation, Kamen Rider), Tecmo has amassed an all-star dream team of industry veterans to forge a brand new DS adventure that hearkens back to the classic glory days of Japanese role-playing games.
According to Nostalgia producer, Keisuke Kikuchi, "I knew this game had such potential when I saw Mr. Moritas project book. It is an adventure game set in another Earth, offering an enjoyable story that involves various different cultures in many diverse locations. The key element that brings the game together is the airship, the conveyance which fits its game system and world-view. I wanted to make this idea into a product for everyone to play."
"We feel deeply honored for the opportunity to bring Tecmos esteemed Japanese Nintendo DS role-playing game "Nostalgeo no Kaze" to an entirely new audience as Nostalgia," said Shane Bettenhausen, New Business Development Director of Ignition Entertainment. "Amid a sea of remakes and rehashes, this endearing adventure blazes its own unique path with deeply engrossing gameplay systems, but it also hearkens back to the classic RPGs of yesteryear with its unforgettable characters and universal narrative themes."
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