After a damn long time in waiting, Nippon Ichi Software America have announced that their anticipated release of the Japanese RPG Black Rock Shooter: The Game is finally set to his the Playstation Network for the Playstation Portable. The US version is set to hit the store on the 23rd April 2013 while select PAL regions will receive a release the day after on the 24th April. Unfortunately due to licensing restrictions, this game will not be available in select regions including Canada, Mexico and certain European countries (and Australia doesn’t seem to be on the list either D=).
About the Game
2032 AD—Earth has been ruthlessly assaulted by extraterrestrials, and nineteen years of nonstop battle now threatens the very existence of humanity. The last hope for human survival is BRS, a heroine created solely to save planet Earth; she is the ultimate battle android. But when she is awakened to end the battle once and for all, there are only twelve human beings left on Earth…
Promoted Features
- The World: Explore ghostly city ruins, bizarre alien structures, and more as you travel through illustrator Huke’s vision of a devastated future Earth!
- The Enemy: Engage in lightning-fast battles where your choices and reflexes are the only thing standing between you and total annihilation!
- The Girl: Level up BRS to equip her with a bevy of attacks and skills to make full use of her superhuman abilities and gigantic cyber-cannon!
- The Last Hope: Complete a variety of missions for the last remaining humans to unlock new guns, costumes, challenges, and more!
While not yet available in North America, Australian anime publisher Siren Visual have released the anime series of Black Rock Shooter which you might be interested in checking out.
