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Jeanne D'Arc
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NCS Game Synopsis
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In Domremy, France, a
village is burning and blue orcs are on the attack.
All that stands before them is a blonde maiden
in haus frau clothing who's capable of laying down some
serious damage. In the early goings in the first mission,
brilliant fireflies flit upwards from the flames
in the village and course through the air in straight
trajectories. Battles are fought on 3D tactical
arenas where players move three characters at the
outset and attack the orcs and their leader. The
game is based on the legend of Joan of Arc and mixes
fact and fiction for an engaging experience with
crystalline graphics and brilliant visual
effects.
When its time for action, players highlight the
active character with a blue square and tap the "O"
button once. A menu appears with movement and attack
options. To move, press "O" on the top menu option and
lighted blue grids overlay the countryside or
town which shows the range of movement. Sidle up
next to an enemy and attack with the usual tactical
conventions where your attack is more effective from
the side or behind the target than if you face it
head-on.
When attacking, the camera zooms in
on the blow being meted out and the enemy is given a
chance to automatically counterattack. If he misses,
an animation will show Jeanne or another character
leaning back and swerving to avoid the blow.
Attacking the enemy from behind will avoid a counterblow. Once
killed, the orc seemingly gives up its last breath
and heaves forward before collapsing into a clump on
the ground.
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NCS Game Notes
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After the first kill, players may view a cinema
where Jeanne transforms into a fully armored
avenging angel with a majestic sword and the look of
the Valkyries about her. She also glows with
luminescence and her attack skills are bumped up. After Jeanne
transforms, she can attack two more times in direct
sequence but her transformation is temporary. She'll revert to
normal fraulein form after 3 turns. By the time she kills the armored enemy captain, she will have
gained three levels (236 EXP) in addition to about
100 Gold.
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Orcs give up gold after they're killed which is
automatically collected.
» Swirling "Burning Sites" increase the attack
power of anyone standing on the highlighted area.
They appear randomly and change positions after
each turn.
» To rotate the camera around the battlefield,
press and hold the L or R trigger and the view
will swivel.
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This cannot be emphasized enough but the visuals in
Jeanne D'Arc's first level are glittering jewelry.
The luminosity of the burning flames, the mottled
scenery, and the delicious blending of intense
light in some areas with shadowy darkness in other
areas is a treat to behold.
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This document and photos are ©NCSX 2006. All rights
reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of
this document may be made without express written
consent of National Console Support, Inc. |
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