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NDS
Hoshigami
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NCS
Game Synopsis
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The Valaim Empire is on the warpath and their
actions rouse resistance from two neighboring
countries. The protagonist is a mercenary named Fazz
who's services have been employed by the Nightweld
Empire to guard the Tower of Wind from attack. From
a simple assignment, Fazz eventually goes on mission
to save the land of Mardias from utter cataclysm. Originally released on the Playstation in 2001 to mixed reviews,
Hoshigami on the NDS is an overhaul of the
original which makes for a more enjoyable gaming experience. The game features
updated graphics, new missions, a new character
named Kasha who looks like Fazz but with red eyes,
three difficulty levels including an Easy Mode,
multiple endings, more save spots, and complete
stylus control if desired.
Bonus Giveaway
All preorders for NDS Hoshigami will ship with a bonus 36-page
booklet which contains information on the land of
Mardias, the three powers that reside on the
continent, profiles and artwork for the main
characters, and a manga which chronicles a short
episode in the lives of Fazz, Tinn, and friends.
Snapshots of sample pages may be viewed below.
While supplies last, we will
include the bonus booklet with new orders.
Jan Code: 4510772070027
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NCS Game Notes
» Upon starting the game, you're prompting to
choose "Easy," "Normal," or "Hard" mode. We were
wary of the "Hard" mode so we selected "Normal" to
be on the safe side. Note that if you play the
game in "Hard" mode, you'll face the high
difficulty level found in the Playstation
original.
» The hero's
default
name is Fazz but you can rename him to another
moniker in Hiragana, Katakana, or in English.
» The game kicks off with Fazz and Leimrey
standing on some steppes and having a
conversation. To the left and right are average
citizens who are milling about. To fast forward
through the dialogue, tap on the "Skip" button
located on the lower-left corner of the touch
screen.
» The first mission pits your party against two
groups of enemies on an isometric battlefield.
Movement and attacks are selected from a menu bar
which appears on the left side of the touch
screen. The game is turn-based where every
character is mobilized into battle. To move, tap
on the first option on the menu bar and then
select a target square from the flashing blue
squares that appear. To attack, move next to an
enemy and then select the second option on the
menu bar. A gauge will immediately appear which
moves from the right to left quickly. To enact a
critical hit, wait until the bar on the gauge
reach the area indicated on the right portion of
the gauge.
» Hoshigami is an involved game. Each mission can
take up to 30 minutes or more to complete due to
the amount of individual moves and attacks that
are controlled by the player. Once you're done
moving your crew around, the enemy units take
their turn and each and every fighter moves and
attacks in painstaking fashion. To get through the
first mission quickly, concentrate your attacks on
the leader who swings a mace around. Once he's
dead, the mission ends and the next one begins.
» There are redundant button presses required by
the game engine after each move that you select.
This slows down the pace of the action.
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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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