Pictured above are the three protagonists of Resonance of Fate: Vashyron, Zephyr, and Leanne, from left to right, in Phantasy Star Nova. Resonance of Fate is a title developed by tri-Ace and published by Sega, giving the latter ownership of the IP. Sega has occasionally made reference to Resonance of Fate since its release, with a Leanne costume in Phantasy Star Portable 2 and a Leanne module/costume in Project DIVA 2nd. Resonance of Fate characters also appeared in the triple-publisher crossover Project X Zone.
In any case, Phantasy Star Nova actually marks the second time these two companies share this developer-publisher relationship, putting tri-Ace in a unique opportunity to make reference to Resonance of Fate. Costume and weapon options for the three main characters will be available. Leanne, arguably the breakout character of Resonance of Fate since its release, will also be present beyond her costume options as an NPC. She is a shopkeeper and an optional party character.
The crossover makes for an interesting contrast, as the more realistic Resonance of Fate costumes are styled differently than what’s typically seen in Phantasy Star Nova, and the Resonance of Fate weapons are mostly realistic-seeming guns with little departure into becoming overly stylized contraptions. Still, it’s a nice shout out and something I personally appreciate.
Cameos of characters from other tri-Ace developed games will also be present in game. View the gallery at this Gematsu article to check them out. These featured characters include Edge Maverick and Reimi Saionji from Star Ocean IV, and Lenneth from Valkyrie Profile. Weapons from their games and costumes in their likeness are available for created characters. These franchises’ games were published by Square Enix.
Hit the break to learn what Famitsu dished out this week, alongside a look at the new TGS trailer that summarizes what Phantasy Star Nova is all about and another image of Leanne invading Phantasy Star Nova!
Mentioned in Famitsu are the introduction of a new character and some additional comments on the base system in game. The new character is Kisara, a navigator who provides the player with strategic assistance on the battlefield. She will be voiced by Chiwa Saito, who among other roles is credited with voicing Akemi Homura from the popular Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise and also voiced Mao and Houmei in Shining Tears X Wind, an anime based on the Shining Tears and Shining Wind games.
The base system is a feature enabled once players progress far enough into the story. Its capabilities will expand as players bring back materials from slain enemies to develop the base. The base will allow players to manufacture weapons and items, an alternative option to purchasing items directly.
Lastly, we leave you with this trailer that encapsulates what the Phantasy Star Nova experience will be like for waiting gamers.
Credit to this Gematsu article and the above-linked article for translated information from Famitsu, images, and TGS coverage of the new cameo confirmations.
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