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As you may already be aware, Namco Bandai in North America have recently released Tales of Graces F on the Playstation 3 to the North American market, however the release of the game to the European and ANZ regions are still impending. Namco Bandai Partners today sent through a whole batch of information and screenshots for the game, which is set to be released in Summer 2012 throughout Europe and Q3 2012 in Australia and New Zealand. First here is a brief blurb on the game:
The Bonds of Friendship are Eternal
The newest entry in one of the most fanatically followed series today, Tales of Graces f redefines the fantasy RPG genre with its blend of anime-inspired graphics, enthralling depth of story and fast paced, strategic battles. Set amidst the conflict of three kingdoms competing for planetary dominance, the story follows Asbel Lhant and his friends on their adventure to protect the bonds between them, unaware that in time, their quest will shake the world itself.
Features
Experience over 50 hours of gameplay on the PlayStation® 3 – Go deep into the story and world of Tales of Graces f with more than 40 hours of core gameplay. After the main quest, take on the Lineage & Legacies epilogue, featuring another 10+ hours of story! Explore new dungeons, fight fierce new monsters, and wield newly created spells, attacks, and techniques!
Stunning Visuals – High Definition graphics and stylish cell shading bring attention to the detailed anime art style. Beautiful and spacious environments give players the freedom to explore a truly open world.
Master New Combat Styles – Command the “Style Shift – Linear Motion Battle System” to freely switch between fighting styles and deftly evade enemy attacks. Activate “Accelerate Mode” to use powerful new techniques and bring the fight to enemies like never before!
Unique Multiplayer System – Enlist the help of up to 3 friends to fight by your side! Players can join the battle at any time simply by plugging in a controller!
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Provided that the included cover art for the game is the one they are going to use, you will notice it is slightly different from the North American release, opting for a yellow motif over the original green motif, and to be honest I quite like this one. Also for those who may be wondering, only the Playstation 3 release of the game will be made available and not the original Wii release of Tales of Graces for what this game is an enhanced version of. While unfortunately those outside of North America will have to wait just a little bit longer for the game to be released in their region, I imported my copy and have been playing it over the course of this weekend…. and while I could give you my opinions here – you will have to wait until this weekend for my proper review of the title.
To tide you over until we are next provided with information or assets, here are some new screenshots for the title:
