XSEED Games, an “independent-minded” publisher in North America have today announced that it will be publishing the action RPG title Ragnarok Odyssey later this year exclusively on the Playstation Vita, following on from their previous Ragnarok release on the Nintendo DS a considerable while ago. Developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment in Japan, Ragnarok Odyssey is a new title set in the familiar Ragnarok Online universe. The game was released in Japan in early February to both retail and critical success as it garnered strong sales while earning a Famitsu Gold Award. The publishing agreement with GungHo Online Entertainment gives XSEED Games exclusive publishing rights for Ragnarok Odyssey in North America.
Ken Berry, Executive Vice President of XSEED Games had this to say:
Ragnarok Odyssey is an amazing game that players have recognized through its position as one of the best-selling PS®Vita titles in Japan. To be able to offer this game, which has been the most requested title by our fans for some time now, is very rewarding and speaks to the level of quality we are committed to delivering to the players.
This is an action RPG set in the landscape of the familiar Ragnarok Online universe and is a fast-paced game with a heavy emphasis on melee combat. The game is set in a world where humans and giants are pitted against each other in battle following the death of the world’s ancient gods. Based on Norse Mythology, the world of Ragnarok Odyssey will begin to take form as players advance through the story, with new areas opening up as their journey goes on.
While I encourage you to read all my previous releases on the Japanese release which have been placed under the Ragnarok Odyssey tag, here is a brief summary of some of the games features:
Built upon the beloved world of Ragnarok Online, but accessible to anyone
While drawing inspiration from the popular world of Ragnarok Online, Ragnarok Odyssey was developed by Game Arts, the developer behind the Lunar and Grandia series, with an original story anyone can enjoy.‘Fling, Fly, and Smack’ action battle system
Fling enemies skyward, defy gravity to continue your assault in mid-air, then finish off the combo by smacking them clear across the stage.Build a unique character
With over 20,000 combinations based on gender, facial features, accessories and more, plus six selectable job classes consisting of Sword Warrior, Hunter, Hammersmith, Assassin, Mage and Cleric, no two player-created characters will ever be alike.4-player co-op via Online Play
Up to four players can play together online to take on some of the most fearsome and challenging giants in the game.
