From the director that brought us the amazing The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince in 2019, Sayaka Oda, Nippon Ichi Software America has confirmed that a new adventure game is headed to store shelves in North America and PAL territories in Early 2022. Titled The Cruel King and the Great Hero, the game will be released on the PlayStation 4 (and in turn, the PlayStation 5 through backwards compatibility) alongside the Nintendo Switch.
The Cruel King and the Great Hero follows a young girl named Yuu, who embarks on an adventure to become a great hero. By her side is a fearsome beast known as the Cruel King, who guides and protects her. However, the truth of the dragon king’s past will soon rear its ugly head, threatening the peaceful life they’ve enjoyed until now. To help guide the duo to their goal, players are being asked to explore “charming settings”, overcome monsters and tackle puzzles that lay before them.
Pre-orders are now being taken for the game’s Storybook Edition for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. In addition to the full game on the console of a players choice, this edition comes with the following goodies:
- Adventures of the Great Hero Hardcover Art Book
- Scores of Bravery Digital Soundtrack
- 6” Great Hero Plush
- Collector’s box
You can read more about the story and promoted features of The Cruel King and the Great Hero below:
The Story
“Tell me a bedtime story! About Papa!”
“Very well. Where shall I begin?”
“From the beginning!”
“As all stories should.”
Once upon a time, a brave hero battled a terrifying dragon known as the Cruel King, and eventually emerged victorious. However, instead of delivering the coup de grace, the hero decided to cut off one of the dragon’s horns, proclaiming, “You must atone for your sins!” In the days that followed, the hero spent time with the dragon as he healed, and before they knew it, the hero and the dragon became very close friends.
One day, years later, the hero suffered a fatal wound, survived by his only daughter, Yuu. He asked his good friend to raise his daughter into a great hero, and the mighty beast gave him his word as the hero’s dying wish.
From that moment forth, he has watched over Yuu, serving as her protector and guide on her many adventures so that one day she can become a great hero. However, these idyllic moments won’t last forever, as the inevitable resurfacing of the truth of the Cruel King’s past nears, heralding new trials for both the king and Yuu…
Promoted Features
Allies in Adventure
No challenge is too great with your mighty protector waiting in the wings. Fight monsters and navigate perilous environments, with an occasional helping hand, of course!
A Living Storybook
With a charming soundtrack, artistic inspirations drawn from children’s storybooks, and classic 2D scroller visuals, this adventure is as much a treat to play as it is to look at.
Heroic Discoveries
Collect hiddens items throughout the land to unlock goodies in the in-game gallery, including character profiles and behind-the-scenes illustrations!
