In the beginning, the war-torn world was in chaos, the might of magic tearing the land asunder. Mysterious goddesses ~ the Intoners ~ descended and united the world, through power of song, in an age of peace. An Intoner, One, commanded the other goddesses and ruled over the land; however, not all was well. Rivalries between Intoners blossomed. One day, One's oldest sister and mighty Intoner, Zero, confronted One, with her dragon ally, Mikhail. What is Zero's intention? Why has she sided with the race of dragons? Will the world survive an impending age of turmoil?Journey to a faraway land to unravel the mystery of Zero, One and the Intoners in Drakengard 3, an action RPG that takes place before the events of the original Drakengard. Enter a medieval world that struggles to maintain peace as Zero attempts to eliminate her goddess-like sisters, the Intoners. Engage in intense hand-to-hand, hack-and-slash ground combat, and take to the skies to do battle atop Mikhail. The world is yours to discover ~ unravel the mysteries of Zero and uncover her motivation, before the world is once again engulfed by war.
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I never played the other Drakengard games, but I will now after this. Not perfect, but a blast to play and criminally underrated. In fact, because the hardcore fans were talking about it so much, I decided to give it a shot since no one else seemed to care and I'm glad I did.
Nestled in the mountains lies the small village of Aslarga. This tiny town has become a hub for adventurers seeking fame and fortune within the Mystery Dungeon. However, even the most proven heroes face the dire challenges that lie inside. Will you be able to build an exceptional party to battle the monsters and claim the loot and cash?Combining the vast RPG party and skill customization aspects of Etrian Odyssey and the infinitely random dungeons of the Mystery Dungeon series, Nintendo 3DS-exclusive Etrian Mystery Dungeon delivers an all-new, challenging gameplay experience. Use careful strategy for forming your four-person party, upgrading abilities and positioning to move through the terrifying dungeons in this turn-based action RPG. Experience an all-new dungeon each time you step inside thanks to the random map feature, which changes the floor terrain to deliver a new maze with stronger enemies for endless replayability. Enhance your experience with the Sights & Sounds of Mystery bonus, which includes a collectible outer box, a Rough Sketch Ver. soundtrack CD that lets you enjoy 6 versions of the game's musical themes and a 28-page book loaded with captivating artwork and information to help you prepare for your adventure. Beyond the enemies resides incredible reward ~ if you can make it out alive. Are you ready to take on the Mystery Dungeon?
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Rouge-like type gameplay from games like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and Shiren fuse with Etrian Odyssey. The result is basically a love letter to the Etrian Odyssey series and rougelike genre. Worth it if you like RPGs or neat collaborations between games.
Expand your game with this Super Smash Bros. Mega Man amiibo. Tap the amiibo to your Wii U GamePad controller to open up new game play within each corresponding game, building up to crush the toughest opponents. The Super Smash Bros. Mega Man amiibo lets you adjust your defensive and offensive capabilities for optimum customization.
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The streets of Akihabara were once a paradise to Nanashi ~ a wonderland of bright lights and cutting-edge technology. That was until the Synthisters began draining the life from the Tokyo ward, feeding on the town's innocents and passing on their inability to withstand sunlight to their victims. Nanashi would have succumbed to this fate as well, but Shizuku ~ a Synthister hunter ~ delivered mercy in the mysterious form of a bloody kiss. Now Nanashi, Shizuku and their friends band together as the Akiba Freedom Fighters to reveal the dark secrets of the Synthisters and drive the violent, energy-thirsty horde from Akihabara. The vampires' weaknesses are few, but the sun is on the Freedom Fighters' side ~ by exposing a Synthister to daylight, the hunters are able to destroy their opponents. Can Nanashi and his companions strip away the Synthisters clothes and their hold on the ward?AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead & Undressed is an open-world RPG that allows you to explore and fight for the fascinating world of Akihabara, a tech-lover's paradise gone wrong under the life-draining menace of the Synthisters, energy-hungry vampires determined to turn the district's inhabitants into sun-fearing monsters like themselves. Hunt down the Synthisters using an app on your in-game smartphone, plus check e-mail, stay connected on Pitter, engage in additional quests, track ad flyers and more. Engage in customizable, brawler-style combat that lets you use a host of everyday objects ~ even baseball bats, comics and motherboards ~ to strike down your opponents and strip away their clothing. Immerse yourself in the world of Nanashi's quest by visiting a lifelike recreation of Tokyo's Electric Town ~ affectionately dubbed Akiba ~ where you can visit more than 130 real-life locations constructed with amazing detail. Choose your actions carefully, as each step you take and decision you make will lead you to one of many unique endings ~ the weight of the mission is all on you, and this satirical story offers you many options. Are you ready to expose the Synthisters' secrets ~ and their bodies ~ and take back Akihabara?
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He's gone to dangerous lengths to reclaim justice for the fallen. He's delivered revenge where it was rightly deserved. Since the inception of the revolutionary Ninja Gaiden series, one masked warrior has stood head and shoulders above the rest. The quest to lift the deadly curse on his right arm calls to Ryu Hayabusa ~ and it forces him to look deeper than ever into the dark, complex soul beneath his mask. Wherein lies the boundary between the warrior and the man? Only you can decide as you wield the Dragon Sword and choose between mercy and revenge in the improved Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.Experience Ninja Gaiden 3 in even more intense, high-speed and challenging ways ~ on the Wii U. Sharpen the Dragon Sword, fine-tune your skills and immerse yourself in the all-new, highly evolved story that continues the Ninja Gaiden saga with even more weapons and Ninpo, a new character progression system, a redesigned battle system and the return of dismemberment. You can still count on meeting your opponent face-to-face in extremely intensified, close-combat gameplay with six weapon types and three Ninpo types, exclusive to Wii U. Wield the sword and experience the feeling of slicing through your enemies' flesh and bone ~ and the consequences of your actions from Karma points earned during play ~ with faster and more fluid action by using the touch screen of the Wii U GamePad controller. Now on the Wii U, the female ninja, Ayane, will step into the fray with her own set of exclusive chapters, weapon types and Ninpo as she unleashes her brutality on her enemies. The world is full of complex dangers, but deep behind Ryu Hayabusa's disguise, you'll discover that the soul of a hero harbors even darker secrets.
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