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Import Preorder: $74.90 |
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JAN/SKU Code:
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X360
Espgaluda II Black Label
[Regular Edition]
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NCS
Preorder
Synopsis
«©NCSX»
Japanese distributors started preorders for
Espgaluda II Black Label on the Xbox 360 last
night. No one knew if the game would be region-free
like Mushihimesama Futari v1.5 was
since Cave didn't provide this information on the
preliminary preorder offer. Based on the
international good will that Cave created with
Futari, we're somewhat confident that Espgaluda II
is going to be region-free but they'll have to
confirm before it's a go. We might shed a tear or
three if they decide to region-protect their shmups
again.
Espgaluda II is a vertically scrolling shooter but firing away
isn't the only gist of the game. There's also swarms
of gems
to be collected; lots of them which burst out of
enemies when they're destroyed. Players will also
find themselves weaving and dodging a maze of
bullets which spiral and scatter throughout the
screen. By strategizing and going into three types
of
Kakusei
mode, players can maximize the score multiplier,
throw up an auto-barrier, and affect bullet
velocity. Game modes in the Xbox 360 port include an
Xbox mode, a Novice mode, Arcade mode, and an
Arrange mode for a bit of variation on the
horizontal shooting action. In the sequel, a girl
named Asagi joins the cast of Ageha and Tateha from
the original Espgaluda as a playable hero. She's a
scrawny runt at the outset of the game but watch how
she does when she's at maximum power.
Distributors have only started preorders for the regular edition of
Espgaluda II thus far and the preorder solicitation
mentions that every copy of the first printing
includes a bonus 2-disc soundtrack that is packaged
inside the DVD case. Furthermore, the allocation of
the limited edition of Espgaluda II from Cave is
dependent on the preorder quantity for the regular
edition. For example, if NCS preorders 500 copies of
Espgaluda II and Cave's regular-to-limited
allocation ratio is 5:1, that means we'll only be
allowed to order 100 copies of the limited edition.
Due to this type of arrangement, NCS does not expect
to be able to stock many copies of the limited
edition and it'll likely skyrocket in price on the
aftermarket upon release. We'll finalize the actual
allocation ratio in the next few days after we
submit our preorder numbers for the regular edition.
A bonus Xbox 360 faceplate (viewable on our shopping
link gallery) is included in the limited edition of
the game.
Preorders for Espgaluda II regular
edition are welcome to ship on February 25, 2010 at
JPY6980 or US$74.90 from NCS. Please wait for
information on whether or not the game is
region-free in the next few days. Thanks.
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