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《海王星》制作人成为CompileHeart新社长 新作超乎想象

　　在本周杂志中，近日成为CompileHeart社长的《海王星》系列制作人东风轮敬久接受了采访。下面就是访谈的要点内容：
　　·今后也会以PS4为中心展开，但包括手游在内如果用户有需求的话我们也不会固执而是想去回应。
　　·《海王星》的新作是一个超乎大家想象1000%的企划，绝不会背叛大家的期待。
　　·LINE表情也在制作中。
　　·原创新作也在制作中。新作是一个和CH社以往风格不一样的崭新游戏，画面有遗产的感觉，音乐也令人回味，是一个感觉不一样的RPG。
　　·关于手机应用业务，将手冢治虫的角色娘化的一个游戏近期就会公开。
　　·我们公司是通年采用制，只要有才能和知识即使没工作经验也会采用。
　　·人才培养方面新人来了立刻就能加入到开发中并能学习到东西。

New Neptunia project, original title with different taste from usual Compile Heart in production

The latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation has an interview with Compile Heart president Norihisa Kochiwa, who shares new information about what’s to come from the developer.

Here are the tidbits:

Future developments are focused on PlayStation 4, but we want to develop without neglecting user requests, mobile games included.

A new Neptunia project that will 1,000-percent exceed everyone’s imaginations is in motion. It won’t betray your expectations!
LINE Stamps are in production.

An original title is also in production. It is a new title with a different taste from the usual Compile Heart. It is a somewhat different RPG with sorrowful music and legacy-feeling visuals.

We also want to introduce an app that makes Osamu Tezuka characters into heroines as soon as possible.

Our company recruits year-round, and if you are talented and knowledgable, but lack experience, we will employ you. It is a system that enables you to join the development line and learn as soon as you enter the company, even though you’re in training.

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Death end re;Quest details Cyber Terrorists, Summer Life Company; ‘Glitch Style’ character artworks

Compile Heart has updated the official Japanese website for Death end re;Quest with new information about the in-game “Cyber Terrorists” and “Summer Life” company, and artworks of each character’s “Glitch Style.”

Get the details below.

■ Story

◆ Tips

Cyber Terrorists

After Arata finds Shina in “World’s Odyssey,” a game that has become filled with bugs, an international cyber terrorist attack suddenly occurs in the real world. The employees of Enigma, where Arata and company are employed, were found to be the perpetrators. Arata, who is being chased down due to these charges he has no recollection of, makes efforts to escape the police, mass media, and the mysterious organization attacking him and his colleagues in order to rescue Shina.

Summer Life Company



A company established by Natsuo Munakata about half a year ago. It mainly operates web services and such, but also does software development work for other companies. While it operates as a company, Natsuo is the only employee. Thanks to Natsuo’s kindness, Summer Life takes on the role of a base for Arata and company, who are being chased down.

■ Characters

Shina Ninomiya

—Glitch Form



Lily Hopes

—Glitch Form




Lucil Filarete

—Glitch Form



Al Astra

—Glitch Form



Clea Glaive

—Glitch Form




Celica Clayton

—Glitch Form

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Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.

《DEATH END RE;QUEST》强化形态及角色外形变化图

　　《DEATH END RE;QUEST》在今日(11月14日)公布了游戏核心内容之一的“一场风格”与各个角色外形变化图。

　　【异常风格简介】

　　伴随风险，作弊般的强化。

　　角色只要在场景上接触到程序错误，或受到敌方攻击时就会渐渐被程序错误给污染。

　　程序错误的污染量会以「污染度」显示，随着污染度的上升，角色素质也会渐渐的失控。

　　到达极限之后，角色将转变为「异常风格」的外型，并获得作弊级的能力。

　　但这能力同时也是双面刃，污染度超越极限值之后将无法行动。

　　更棘手的是，与平常无法行动时不同，复活后将伴随各式各样的负面效果。

　　在获得异常风格强大力量的同时，也曝露在威胁生命的巨大风险之中。

　　二之宫 椎菜(声优：东城日沙子)

　　在终止开发的 VRMMORPG 「奥德赛世界」中醒来，失去了这一年的记忆。

　　原本是作为「奥德赛世界」游戏总监指挥制作，某天突然下落不明。目前不能从游戏中注销，无法回到现实世界。


莉莉.霍普斯(声优：桑原由气)

　　「奥德赛世界」中，设定为大国「哈迪斯」公主的 NPC。

　　身为 NPC 却有着不应拥有的感情与意识。见识椎菜与程序错误的战斗之后，委托她拯救父亲哈迪斯王。


亚尔.亚斯特拉(声优：田中美海)

　　开朗充满元气的新手冒险家 NPC。身为 NPC 却有着不应拥有的感情与意识。

　　在差点饿死的时候受到椎菜的帮助进而成为同伴。

露西尔.菲亚蕾迪(声优：桥本千奈美)

　　半精灵 NPC。身为 NPC 却有着不应拥有的感情与意识。

　　精灵是有着高度智慧并且理智的种族，露西尔却不同。总是被事物吸引注意，充满傻气的不可思议女孩。

克蕾雅.格雷夫(声优：高野麻里佳)

　　原本只是普通的「奥德赛世界」NPC，却突然拥有自己的心智并成为椎菜的同伴。

　　原本是旅行商人，为了贩卖商品而接近椎菜等人。虽然作为敌人非常麻烦，只要符合她的利益就能成为值得依靠的伙伴。


谢莉卡.格雷顿(声优：今村彩夏)

　　年轻且富有才能，是被誉为最接近冒险家目标传说之地「天空都市奥德赛亚」的著名 NPC 冒险家。

　　有着自己的心智，世界受到程序错误侵袭之后，在独身前往奥德赛亚的途中与椎菜等人相遇。是冒险家们的精神象征。

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Death end re;Quest second trailer
《死亡结局 请求》第2弹宣传片公开

　　Compile Heart 预定于2018 年 3 月 1 日发售的CompileHeart原创RPG新作《死亡结局 请求》公开了第二弹宣传视频。本作讲述女主角二之宫椎名被困在游戏当中，为了解救她必须将游戏通关。然而从这个视频看可能真的“死亡结局”了……

　　而在本周的Fami通杂志中，我们看到本应是同伴的莉莉表情恍惚，衣服被鲜血染红，究竟发生了什么事情呢……下半部介绍的艾尼熊君是本作中游戏公司的吉祥物，也是运营游戏的一个管理用交流角色。通过艾尼熊君主角可以与被困在游戏“世界奥德赛”中的女主角进行对话，从现实世界帮助她。

　　主角是本作中唯一一个在现实与游戏两个世界中与剧情有关的人。除了在游戏里协助女主角冒险，在现实世界中还要解开各种事件的谜团。玩家可以通过菜单界面往来于两个世界。

   

Compile Heart has released the second official trailer for Death end re;Quest.

Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.

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Death end re;Quest details Enigma-kun, Real World Parts

Compile Heart has updated the official Japanese website for Death end re;Quest with new information about new character Enigma-kun and the game’s Real World Parts.

Get the details below.

■ Characters

Engima-kun



Enigma-kun is the mascot character of the game company Enigma, where the protagonist Arata Mizunashi is employed. In the world of “World’s Odyssey,” he was created as a police officer controlled by an administrator from outside the game to deal with difficult players and those who perform dangerous actions. After the story begins, Arata accesses the game world from the real world, but uses Engima-kun to communicate with Shina and company. Engima-kun himself is an administrative communications character, so he cannot participate in battle.

■ System

◆ Real World Parts

Explore the City and Solve Mysteries

As you explore the game world, you can switch to the real world at any time from the menu. By doing so, you will arrive at a computer-like screen. In the real world, the main objective is to solve the mysteries that occur in the game world. Protagonist Arata Mizunashi will explore Sagami City—the setting of the story—to progress the story. There will be scenes where you will have to solve the mystery that has occurred in order to open new paths in the game world, so progress the story and solve its many mysteries.



You can perform the following five actions in the real world:

—Talk

Talk to nearby characters. In order to solve the various mysteries that occur, talk with your allies at the base.

—Back Log

Check the contents of your conversations so far.

—Key Item

Check the “Real Objects” discovered in the game world. Information concerning Real Objects will be updated as you progress the story and discover clues.



—Code

Check effects and the like such as “Code Jack,” which are used in the game world in order to help Shina and company.

—Map

Explore the city in order to solve the various mysteries that occur. Depending on the place you select, an event will occur.



Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.

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Death end re;Quest details locations, Japanese pre-order campaign
《死亡结局 请求》推预约活动 为了拯救濒临倒闭的游戏公司

　　Compile Heart的新作非主流RPG《死亡结局 请求》又玩起了熟悉的根据预约情况获得特典的活动。在活动描述中写道“艾尼古玛社现在资金困难，陷入破产的危机，为了拯救濒临倒闭的游戏公司，就看新企划《死亡结局 请求》的结果了”

　　从下面的奖励表可以看到要拯救公司至少要达到A级别，而到达S级以上级别的话就会送出泳装DLC。详细奖励如下：

　　D级：无奖励
　　C级：PC壁纸
　　B级：PC壁纸、道具套装DLC
　　A级：PC壁纸、道具套装DLC、PS4主题
　　S级：PC壁纸、道具套装DLC、PS4主题、泳装DLC
　　SS级：PC壁纸、道具套装DLC、PS4主题、泳装DLC、Compile Heart将制作VRMMPRPG《世界奥德赛》

　　艾尼古玛社与《世界奥德赛》均是《死亡结局 请求》游戏中的设定，本作讲述女主角二之宫椎名被困在游戏中无法登出，男主角设法拯救她的故事，目前游戏预定在2018年3月1日发售。

Compile Heart has released new information, screenshots, and video of Death end re;Quest, its upcoming PlayStation 4 RPG set in an online game corroded by bugs.

The new video, dubbed “Save the Enigma Company! Death end re;Quest Pre-Order Campaign,” introduces the in-game developer Enigma Games, which created the virtual reality MMORPG “World’s Odyssey” in which the game is set. In the game’s story, the director of “World’s Odyssey” suddenly disappeared and the project came to a halt. Now faced with a shortage of funds, the company is on the verge of bankruptcy. However… (here’s where the pre-order campaign speak comes in) a new RPG project called Death end re;Quest was brought in from a certain publisher, and if it does well, Enigma Games will be saved.

   

The pre-order campaign runs from November 27 to January 31. Here are the ranks, which we assume are based on pre-order numbers:

Rank D: Big Deficit – Bonus: None
Rank C: Deficit Reducing – Bonus: PC wallpaper
Rank B: Somewhat of a Deficit, Still Doesn’t Want to Die – Bonus: PC Wallpaper + Item Set DLC
Rank A: Recoup Surplus, Managed to Survive – Bonus: PC Wallpaper + Item Set DLC + PS4 Theme
Rank S: Big Surplus, Death end Completely Avoided – Bonus: PC Wallpaper+ Item Set DLC + PS4 Theme + Swimsuit Costume DLC
Rank SS: Super Surplus, Project a Huge Success!! – Bonus: PC Wallpaper+ Item Set DLC + PS4 Theme + Swimsuit Costume DLC + Compile Heart to Release the Virtual Reality MMORPG “World’s Odyssey”

(Editor’s Note regarding Rank SS: Your guess is as good as mine as to whether that means Compile Heart really plans to release “World’s Odyssey” as its own, separate game.)



Here are the new game details:

■ Story

◆ Tips

House of Beginnings



The place where Shina awakens at the beginning of the story. It is a small house on the outskirts of Heartis where Shina awakens and loses her prior memories. Although the scenery outside of the house is peaceful, if you look up to the sky, the sky has split as if a giant hole had opened, possibly caused by bugs.

Heartis Royal Palace



The palace where the royal family of Heartis, the greatest nation in the world of “World’s Odyssey,” lives. Even after it was corroded by bugs, it luxury and glamour remains preserved. However, there does not seem to be any people remaining within the royal palace, and with the Martyrs becoming rampant, there are some who were originally Heartis soldiers, but were transformed and have come to attack. Lily Hopes is the princess of Heartis, and seemingly lived in this royal palace, but it appears that it cannot be said that she was very happy.

Strufil Royal Shipyard



A shipyard located in the ocean nation Strufil. Built on the coast, it is a large-scale facility that docks many ships. Before the world was corroded by bugs, the shipyard was overflowing with energy and many workers worked here, but now there is nobody here and the shipyard has an ominous appearance. While it is a shipyard, the facility also has various functionalities, and new paths may open by making skillful use of them.

Rhizaria Forest



A forest where the elves live. The forest was made to make those who visit lose their way, as the elves who oppose other races live deep within the forest. For that reason, it is difficult to reach the elf settlement unless you are an elf. At the center of the forest is a giant tree that is the source of their magical power. And within the forest are the remains of a legacy inherited by the elves from ancient times that operates with magical power. This legacy exists in various locations all over the world and is rumored to be related to the “Sky City” that adventurers aim to reach, and is also Shina and company’s final objective.

■ Sound

Background Music

Compile Heart has shared samples of the following tracks:

“Genjitsu he no Hateshinai Tabi“
“Alt Silence“
“Inferno“
“Kaeru Beki Sekai“

If you didn’t catch them before, Compile Heart previously shared these tracks:

“Niku wo KiraseteHone wo Tate“
“Hollow Crown“
“Houkai, Odysseia“
“Dead End Syndrome“

Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.

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《死亡结局 请求》公开本不该存在的角色Ludens

　　PS4《死亡结局 请求》的女主角二之宫椎名是开发中的VRMMORPG《世界奥德赛》的导演，她因突然发生的BUG“次元断裂”而迷失在连身为开发者的她都不知道的异空间，而在那里有一群本不该存在自称是“Ludens”的人。

　　本次就来介绍其中的数人，在介绍这些角色的同时，还公开了huke做绘制的原画插图。

爱丽丝：Ludens之一，掌管欲望的存在。是成员中性格最温厚的人，但同时也有一些看上高高在上的感觉。

雷文：目前确认的Ludens成员中唯一的男性角色，是掌管恐怖的存在，总是在害怕着什么感到恐怖的样子。

诺娃：性格极具攻击性，Ludens之一。掌管苦痛的存在，会为了让自身感到苦痛而行动，是个嗜好有些奇怪的人。

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Death end re;Quest details Strain Area, Ludens

Compile Heart has updated the official website for Death end re;Quest with information on the “Strain Area” and a group named “Ludens,” which is compromised of characters Alice, Nova, and Levin.

Get the details below.

■ Story

◆ Tips

Strain Area



An unusual space that appears midway into Shina and company’s adventure. As a place that naturally does not exist in “World’s Odyssey,” the Strain Area is completely shrouded in mystery. They encounter a group who call themselves “Ludens” in the Strain Area, but whether they are friend or foe is unknown.

■ Characters

Shina Ninomiya (voiced by Hisako Tojo)

—Real World Form



Alice (voiced by ???)

Designed by: Huke
Illustrated by: Kei Nanameda



A member of the mysterious “Ludens,” which suddenly appeared in the bug-corroded “World’s Odyssey.” The ruler of “Desire.” She is the most easygoing among the members of Ludens. While she has a gentle personality on the surface, part of her looks down on others.

Nova (voiced by ???)

Designed by: Huke
Illustrated by: Kei Nanameda



A member of the mysterious “Ludens,” which suddenly appeared in the bug-corroded “World’s Odyssey.” The ruler of “Pain.” She is considerably aggressive, but takes action in order for her to feel pain herself.

Levin (voiced by ???)

Designed by: Huke
Illustrated by: Kei Nanameda



A member of the mysterious “Ludens,” which suddenly appeared in the bug-corroded “World’s Odyssey.” The ruler of “Fear.” He is the only man among the members of Ludens.

Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.

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Death end re;Quest further details Strain Area

Compile Heart has updated the official website for Death end re;Quest with further information on the “Strain Area” first introduced last week.

Get the details below.

■ System

◆ Strain Area

Strain Area

A place that is not supposed to exist.



The Strain Area is a mysterious space where Ludens is located. The countless doors floating within the Strain Area seem to be connected to the game world, and by borrowing the power of Ludens, Shina and company can instantly move between various areas in the game world.

Pain Area

Seek out powerful enemies.



The Pain Area is a dungeon that exists within the Strain Area. This dungeon is divided into several layers, and the further you progress in the game, the deeper you can progress into the dungeon. Powerful monsters lurk within the Pain Area, and a lot of training is required in order to defeat them in battle. Defeating the monsters will yield rare items, so if you are confident enough in battle, be sure to take on the challenge.

Strengthening Summons Bugs and Code Jacks

Obtain even greater strength.

Summons Bugs is a system created in order for protagonist Arata to support Shina and company by recycling the code of Entoma Queens to summon bugs, but Ludens posseses the power to interfere with this program. By exchanging items obtained while exploring dungeons, you can strengthen the abilities of Summons Bugs and Code Jacks to be even greater.

Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.

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Death end re;Quest details Puzzle and Billiards Install Genres, Bug Actions

Compile Heart has updated the official Japanese website for Death end re;Quest with new information and screenshots on the game’s “Install Genre” system and “Bug Actions.”

Get the details below.

■ System

◆ Battle Jack System

Install Genre

Installs various “genres” into the RPG command battle system that change the rules of battle. For example, by changing the genre to “fighting game,” you can attack enemies that specialize in fighting from the rear head-on from the front. With this unprecedented system, you can drag enemies into rules that give you the upper hand. Furthermore, for each genre, when it comes time to attack and a Summons Bug is on the battlefield, you can activate additional pursuits using the Summons Bug by meeting pre-set conditions.

We previously detailed the Fighting Game, Shooting Game, and Slots genres. Read about those here. Read up on the new Puzzle and Billiards genres below.

—Puzzle

By attacking the enemy to blow them back to the panels that appear on the battlefield, you can erase the panels. You can only blow back the enemy a certain number of times, and you can deal big damage based on the amount of panels erased. However, your attack power will decrease if you erase the yellow panels, so pay attention to the angle of your blow in order to clear the puzzle.



—Billiards

Eight pockets will appear on the battlefield. By blowing back the enemy into one of the pockets, you can deal big damage. By skillfully aiming while utilizing other enemies and walls, you can also sink a number of enemies in a particular location into a pocket.



◆ Dungeon Exploration

Bug Actions

If the bodies of the characters that appear in the game world are infested by the insect-like bugs known as “Entoma,” they will become bugged. By skillfully utilizing this, Shina and company can each make use of unique traits known as “Bug Actions” to progress through dungeons. And since there are places in dungeons where you can only progress by using Bug Actions, do not give up even if you find a place that appears unreachable. You can get hints from things like the layout of the location, so choose the appropriate character and activate their Bug Action to progress. (Bug Actions can only be used at certain points.)





Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.

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Death end re;Quest three-minute trailer
《死亡结局 请求》公开宣传视频 预约送RPG工具做的PC游戏

　　CompileHeart的PS4非主流RPG新作《死亡结局 请求》公开宣传视频，本作将在2018年3月1日发售，预约还会送一款用RPG工具制作的PC小游戏。在这款游戏中玩家要往来于现实与游戏虚拟世界，将被困在游戏世界中的女主角二之宫椎名拯救出来。

　　《死亡结局 请求》公开宣传视频 预约送RPG工具做的PC游戏《死亡结局 请求》公开宣传视频 预约送RPG工具做的PC游戏《死亡结局 请求》公开宣传视频 预约送RPG工具做的PC游戏《死亡结局 请求》公开宣传视频 预约送RPG工具做的PC游戏

　　另外根据 CompileHeart 在本周Fami通杂志上公开的贺年卡信息，《海王星 Hyperdimension Neptunia 》的新作已经目前正在开发中。

Compile Heart has released a new, three-minute trailer for Death end re;Quest.

The trailer includes an explanation of the game’s battle system, and introduction of the game’s characters an systems, including Install Genre and Bug Actions.

The official website was also updated with two new story bits:

■ Story

◆ Tips

White Rabbit

Virtual reality goggles created to play games that use the Alice Code engine. Since the player’s consciousness is projected into the game world via brain waves sent through the White Rabbit, a monitor is not required.

The Alice Code game engine associates the idea of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from the sensation when consciousness is transferred, and the virtual reality goggles gets its name from the rabbit guide who brings Alice to Wonderland.

Ending Logout

While “World’s Odyssey” is an MMORPG, it does have an “ending.” When the last boss known as the “Divine Beast” is defeated, the game will end, but when this ending occurs, the player will automatically logout and return to the real world. This was implemented just before the development of “World’s Odyssey” was ceased, and only a few people know about the specification.

As the sole method for Shina and company to return to the real world in the main story, they must work to clear the bug-eroded world of “World’s Odyssey.”

Death end re;Quest will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on March 1, 2018 for 7,776 yen at retail and 6,912 yen via download.