Bandai Namco Games America Inc. Launches Tales of Hearts™ R Today in the Americas on the Playstation® Vita
SAN JOSE, Calif., (November 11, 2014) – Leading video game developer and publisher Bandai Namco Games America Inc. today launched Tales of Hearts™ R for the Americas, exclusively for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system featuring PlayStation®TV compatibility. Tales of Hearts R is next title in the long running TALES OF RPG series and brings a classic tale of discovery and adventure to Western audiences with beautifully animated cut scenes conveying the story of the game's main character, Kor Meteor, as he trains with his grandfather in the ways of the sword.
Impressed with Kor's growing skills, his grandfather decides it's time to pass down to Kor an unusual weapon called a Soma. However, Kor learns that a Soma is not only a tool for destruction, but can also be used to fortify a person's ailing Spiria. Spiria is the embodiment of the heart and soul and plays an essential role in the world as it is the most powerful force known. However, as powerful as Spiria can be, its force can be disrupted in the face of intense emotions such as anger, hate, fear or even love. As such, Soma users must possess exceptionally strong Spiria in order to withstand such emotions.
Players will also encounter the story's female protagonist, Kohaku Hearts, who is fleeing from a mysterious witch with her brother, Hisui Hearts, while they search for a Soma weapon. A series of tragic events then unfold and set Kor, Kohaku, and Hisui on a grand adventure to uncover the mysteries of the Spiria Core, meet and fight alongside new comrades and save the world from the clutches of an ominous and dark future.
Tales of Hearts™ R features the TALES OF “Linear Motion Battle System” with an “Aerial Chase” element to allow players to maneuver enemies into the air for fast-paced aerial combos. Fans will also enjoy the artistic animated design that is characteristic of the TALES OF series with a heartwarming tale filled with adventures, action, and magic artes.
Tales of Hearts™ R is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and is available in the Americas on the PlayStation®Vita with retail versions available at GameStop™, EB Games Canada, and select retailers across Latin America. Fans who purchase the game on the PlayStation®Network will receive a Digital Limited Edition that is available from launch until the end of November 2014. For more information on Bandai Namco Games America Inc. game titles and products, please visit http://www.bandainamcogames.com.
About Bandai Namco Games America Inc.
Bandai Namco Games America Inc., part of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcogames.com or www.facebook.com/namco
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