PS2 Tales of the Abyss - New Import

NCS Game Synopsis
    ©NCSX▪ Lead heroes Luke fone Fabre and Tear Grants are joined by a supporting cast in a story which ties together ancient prophecies, factions, and the possible re-release of a wafting terror. The battle system is dubbed the Flexible-Range Linear Motion Battle System where the fighters are able to wander the battlefield after blows and magic attacks. The environments in Abyss are interactive - trees may be felled to create bridges to cross bodies of water and rocks may be destroyed to gain passage to other parts of the game world. Mini games in Abyss include kitchen detail where dishes ordered by customers are shuffled out by pressing the proper buttons, a card game, and other games of chance held inside a casino.

* Please note that only the Asian version of Tales of the Abyss arrived on Wednesday. The Japanese version was released a day later and is in stock today.
 

 

NCS Game Notes
* The intro to the game shows a craft flying through the air with Luke fone Fabre on top. He leaps downwards and slashes at beasts and the cinema cuts to scenes of the other characters in action poses. One supporting hero splits a rock creature by jabbing it though its forehead. Production I.G. produced the animated introduction for the game.

* The name of Luke's kingdom is Bachicul KimLasca. The etymology of the words is unknown.

* The game starts in Luke's bedroom where he's gazing out a window towards rocks that are suspended in the sky. Instead of an overly lengthy introductory sequence, control is handed over to the player soon afterwards and Luke may explore his room before rushing out the door. The L-analog moves Luke but the R-analog doesn't shift the camera - it's in a fixed position that's 3/4 overhead the action.

* After stepping out, Luke may speak to a gardener to his immediate right or approach a maiden across the circular shaped courtyard. There's a guard stationed at one of the doors who won't allow passage so head on over to the opposite side of the yard and enter the door for more exploration and conversation. When Luke travels the world, his clothing drifts and lifts behind him. His running animation is also well done with both arms pumping as his legs chug up and down like a locomotive.

* Every door and cupboard in the game squeaks. Oil is needed. 

* For retro gamers who still occasionally boot up Namco Museum Vol. 5 for some Dragon Buster love, there's a remake of the game in Tales of the Abyss with updated graphics and Luke as the wandering platform action hero.
 

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Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS Import and domestic outlook for the week - PS2 Tales of the Abyss leads import preorders while GBA Final Fantasy IV leads domestics, NCS opens preorders for DC Rajirugi and PS2 Dance Dance Revolution Strike, Xbox 360 launches in Japan to mild applause and possible apathy
Tuesday NEWS Preorders open for PS2 Phantasy Star Universe, Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku: Bonnou Kaihou and Tourist Trophy, NDS Doraemon Nobita no Kyouryu, and PC Phantasy Star Universe. Toy preorders open for Cool Girl Honey Kisaragi and Sangokushi Candy Toys.
Wednesday PS2 Simple 2000 Vol. 91: All Star Kakutou, Tales of the Abyss [ASIAN] PSP Exit, Karakuri, Jet de Go! Pocket, Piposaru Academia 2
Thursday GBA Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy IV + GB Micro Bundle  PS2 Chaos Field: New Order, Da Capo Fall Seasons Deluxe Pack, Gallop Racer 8: Live Horse Racing, Powerful Pro Baseball 12 Ketteiban  PC Hori Poring Mouse  PSP English Cram School 
Friday TOY Biohazard 4 Candy Toys  PS2 Tough Dark Fight  PSP Irregular Hunter X
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