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Varnir of the Dragon Star details Faar, Corberia, and Rubyeye

Compile Heart has updated the official website for Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon with information on new characters Faar, Corberia, and Rubyeye.

Faar (voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki, illustrated by Minamitsu)



The oldest among the little sister witches waiting at the roost. With a strong sense of responsibility and a vast spirit of challenge, she wants to quickly become a full-fledged witch. She has intense emotional ups and downs, and is hard to comfort when depressed. She is bad-tempered and dishonest when it comes to Zephy.

Corberia (voiced by Natsue Sasamoto, illustrated by Katsuyuki Hirano)



A natural-born military woman, she is the leader of the Knights of the Reaper that swear their allegiance to The Imperial Order. Since she will make heartless decisions regardless of method or sacrifice, she is feared by her subordinates. She has a brutal side in that she finds the greatest pleasure in tormenting witches.

Rubyeye (voiced by Ikumi Eguchi, illustrated by Kei Nanameda)



The leader of the Evil Raven dragon hunting group. By using “Magic Vessels” that employ the magical power of dragons, she is able to manipulate powerful flames. While the name Rubyeye comes from her right eye’s ruby-red color, her real name is unknown.

Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon is due out for PlayStation 4 on October 11 in Japan.

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Super Neptunia RPG details IF, Compa

Compile Heart has updated the official Japanese website for Super Neptunia RPG with details on characters IF and Compa.

IF (voiced by Kana Ueda)



A girl of strong character who lives with Compa. At the same time, she suspects she suffers from Middle School 2nd Year Syndrome. She is investigating underwater cities, and her notes about how to go to them may or may not have a reputation for being legible.

Compa (voiced by Kana Sakai)



A naturally clumsy girl who lives with IF. She is always smiling and goes about her day with IF as if conjoined at the hip. With high girl power, she is considerably talented at cooking and skilled in the treatment of injuries.

Super Neptunia RPG is due out for PlayStation 4 on September 27 in Japan, and for PlayStation 4 and Switch in North America and Europe this fall.

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Varnir of the Dragon Star battle overview trailer, details, and screenshots

Compile Heart has updated the official website for Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon with a new trailer, information, and screenshots of the game’s battle system.

■ Character Transformations

Zephy



Minessa



■ Battle System

Basic Rules

In Varnir of the Dragon Star, allies and enemies fight while hovering in the sky.

While players start in the “Middle Layer,” there is also a “Upper Layer” and “Lower Layer” for a total of three layers that players can freely move between.

It is no exaggeration to say that all actions during battle are done for the sake of devouring dragons with “Devour Skills,” which are a major feature of the game.

Character and enemy actions will be performed in turns based on agility. The upper-right of the screen displays the “Action Order,” and since each layer of the field is separated by a line, you can get a grasp of which characters and enemies are on which layers.



Physical Skills and Magic Skills

Physical Skills, by which you attack with a weapon, can only attack an enemy on the same layer. There are different types of attacks for each character—Slash, Strike, Pierce, and Shoot—and if you manage a critical hit by using the attack type that the enemy is weak against, you can block that enemy’s turn.

Magic Skills have the benefit of being able to attack enemies on other layers. Since you do not have to move to the same layer as the enemy, it is difficult for the enemy to target you, but you cannot cause a critical. There are various types of magic—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Light, and Darkness—and if you use the attribute that the enemy is weak against, you can deal major damage.





Devour Skills

By attacking the enemy, the enemy’s Fear Level will rise. When using critical attacks and weak points attacks, even more Fear will build up, and the more it rises, the easier it is devour the enemy. By devouring an enemy with a Devour Skill, you can obtain the Skill Tree possessed by that enemy. Also, if an enemy’s Fear Level reaches 100 percent, a Weak Point Rush can be activated. This technique, which sees three party members use consecutive rush attacks before unleashing a Devour Skill, will reduce the enemy’s HP to zero and has a 100 percent chance of devouring them.





Support Members

While only three party members can participate in battle, each can be equipped with a support member. In addition to being able to substitute in battle at any time, support members can also:

Guard when you are attacked
Attack enemies with a counter
Pursue the enemy when you are attacked

Formation Effects

By setting the Formation of your party ahead of battle, Formation Effects will occur in battle.

Example: Delta Force. This effect occurs when two party members are stationed on the middle layer and one is stationed on the lower layer. It increases the attack and defense of the middle layer party members by three percent, as well as the magic attack and magic defense of the lower layer party member by three percent.

Since Formation Effects are determined by layer placement, the Formation Effect you start with will disappear if you move between layers during battle. But in the same way, you can also gain the new effects of the layers you move to.

Dragon Awakening

As you receive damage from enemies during battle, your characters’ Dragon Gauge will rise. This gauge carries over between battles, and when it reaches 100 percent, you can activate a Dragon Awakening.

A Dragon Awakening significantly powers up the character as they don their inner dragon power as armor. Characters can also use Dragon Awakening-only Deadly Devour Skills.

However, if a Dragon Awakening is activated when the character’s HP is considerably low, their power will run wild and they will enter the Mad Dragon state. In this state, attack power and evasion rate significantly increase, but defense power significantly lowers. It is a super risky, do or die-level state of transformation.







Huge Dragon Battles

There are also boss battles against huge dragons who fill up all three layers of the battlefield. Reducing the HP of the body parts on each layer to zero will block those parts’ ability to attack, as well as temporarily stun the boss.



■ New Artwork



Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon is due out for PlayStation 4 on October 11 in Japan.

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《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》公开9分钟地图探索与战斗试玩演示视频
转载 - A9VG（http://www.a9vg.com/news/201807/1610220040.html）

　　CompileHeart的非主流RPG新作《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》公开了一段配合制作人讲解长约9分钟的地图探索与战斗部分试玩演示视频。

　　在地图探索方面可以看到每个角色都有独特的场景技能，玩家能够随时切换操控的角色。而按下R1的话还可以进行短暂的飞行(相当于加速移动)，非常爽快。

　　而与巨大的龙在3D空间内战斗则是本作的最大的特色。战斗中除了普通的物理和魔法技能外，还有让敌人陷入恐怖的捕食系统以及觉醒变身系统。CompileHeart的游戏在战斗系统方面一向都很有特点。

　　本作目前预定于2018年10月11日登陆PS4平台。

   

《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》公开战斗系统游玩影片 并介绍使役龙之力的「龙临觉醒」
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　　Compile Heart 预定 10 月 11 日发售的 PS4 新作 RPG《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》，近日公开了宣传影片「战斗介绍篇」。

　　本作概念为「魔女 X 巨龙 X 黑暗幻想谭」，描写获得魔女之力的少年，以及抵抗龙之诅咒的魔女们，双方相遇同心协力求生存的完全新作 RPG。

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Compile Heart teases new title in ‘P-san and S-san’ video
CompileHeart公开神秘新作RPG 神秘P桑和S桑演出预告视频
转载 - A9VG（http://www.a9vg.com/news/201807/2951120142.html）

　　高产的CompileHeart公开了一个神秘新作RPG的预告视频，由P桑和S桑为大家介绍。这个视频预定会连续推出四个，第一弹还没有什么实际的内容。而在周二的Fami通杂志预告中应该就会有包含游戏名称在内的情报。

　　此外游戏的官方网站也已经开启，网址缩写为“AOA”。

   

Compile Heart has opened a teaser website containing a teaser movie for a new title announcement.

The teaser movie features two characters named P-san and S-san. It reveals that the new title is an RPG, and that more information will be shared on July 31. Accompanying this, the website teases reveals for July 31, August 1, and August 2. That said, an official announcement is likely in this week’s issue of Weekly Famitsu. Also, the P-san and S-san characters might indicate that the game will be released for PlayStation 4 (P-san) and Switch (S-san).

http://www.compileheart.com/aoa/

Compile Heart’s new RPG is desert-themed, titled Arc of Alchemist

Compile Heart’s new RPG first teased yesterday is titled Arc of Alchemist, a new teaser video released today reveals.

According to the video, Arc of Alchemist is the “desert-themed” RPG first teased by Compile Heart president Norihisa Kochiwa back in February. Here is the artwork for the project shared at the time:



The video also mentions a collaboration with a certain someone that has supported Compile Heart. Whoever that person is will be announced on August 2.

   

Compile Heart’s new RPG Arc of Alchemist for PS4 launches November 29 in Japan
《炼金术师之弧》杂志速报 介绍战斗系统与背景剧情故事
转载 - A9VG（http://www.a9vg.com/news/201808/9656420177.html）

　　本作是由Compile Heart所开发的RPG新作，以沙漠为主题。聚集了天野喜孝、小泉今日治等强大的阵容。游戏将于11月29日发售，对应平台PS4。

制作阵容
制作人：东风轮敬久
监督：内田浩辅
编剧：北岛行德（428、闪乱神乐、FFBE）
角色形象图：Mota
系统顾问：小泉今日治（沙迦系列战斗系统负责人）
3D建模：Cattle-Call
概念原画：天野喜孝

以下，要点总结：

◆本作的战斗系统是由3人一队策略动作制战斗，在发生战斗的时候可以无缝从探索切入战斗画面中。角色外表的头身比和《世界树迷宫》相似，暂时没有介绍卖萌要素和脱衣要素；

◆游戏具有模拟游玩要素，玩家要在沙漠中设立据点、建造设施并强化设施功能；

◆同伴有职业设定，根据需要对应的情况来设置队列与作战行动之后，同伴就会自动战斗。主角是万能角色、巫师通过咏唱进行远距离攻击、重甲兵则是保护同伴的防御型职业；

◆在游戏中存在着一种由古代技术所制作而成的秘宝「月之装具」，一共由火水风土这四种属性，装备了对应属性的宝珠之后就可以自由操控对应属性的能量。通过操控不同的属性，在战斗中可以进行不同属性的攻击，在探索中还可以解开相应的谜题；

◆游戏剧情以广大的沙漠为舞台，玩家所扮演的主角拥有着能够拯救人类的强大的力量，将与机械人偶进行战斗；

◆目前公布了三个角色的声优：库因・布雷兹福特（上田丽奈）、桑德拉・维茵兰德（丰田萌绘）、夏伦・瓦拉（丰田美谕忧）；

◆目前开发进度为60%。



Arc of Alchemist, the new RPG from Compile Heart, will be released for PlayStation 4 on November 29 in Japan for 7,200 yen (7,776 yen with tax) at retail, 6,400 yen (6,912 yen with tax) via download, and 9,200 yen (9,936 yen with tax) for the limited edition, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.



The desert-themed RPG is set in a ruined world with a sci-fi atmosphere, and features artwork from world renowned illustrator Yoshitaka Amano, as well as a scenario written by Yukinori Kitajima of 428: Shibuya Scramble and Senran Kagura fame.

Further information has yet to leak from the magazine.

Update 11:45 p.m.: New information has surfaced.

First, here is a look at the staff:

Producer: Norihisa Kochiwa – “The uniqueness of all the creators melds to create a chemical reaction beyond imagination. Those who like RPGs, please experience this chemistry.”
Director: Kousuke Uchida
Scenario: Yukinori Kitajima (428: Shibuya Scramble, Senran Kagura</em., Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius)
Character Image: Mota
System Adviser: Kyouji Koizumi (head of the SaGa series’ battle system) – “I’m participating in the creation of an RPG where you adventure through a desert from the position of a foreign supporter.”
3D Modeling: Cattle Call
Concept Art: Yoshitaka Amano

The game uses a tactical action battle system, where battles seamlessly move from the field to battle whenever a battle occurs. There is also a simulation-esque facilities construction element, where players build a base in the desert and add facilities to strengthen its functions. Jobs can be set for party members—troops and maneuvers can be set according to the situation, and party members will automatically battle. The Lunar Gear system allows players to freely insert elemental orbs (fire, earth, water, and wind) into their gear to expand the types of actions that can be used in battle and on the field.

Announced characters include:

Quin Blazeford (voiced by Reina Ueda)
Sandra Winland (voiced by Moe Toyota)
Sharon Vahra

Yoshitaka Amano-designed characters will also appear in the game.

The game is set in a vast desert. It is said that a great power is sleeping within the desert, but the automaton combat weapons have killed all those who visit the desert.

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Varnir of the Dragon Star introduces Karikaro, Laponetto, and Charlotta transformations



Compile Heart has updated the official website for Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon with illustrations of characters Karikaro, Laponetto, and Charlotta’s Dragon Awakening transformations, as well as a new set of sound samples.

■ Character Transformations

Karikaro



Laponetto



Charlotta



■ Sound

Samples of Music Composed by ZIZZ Studio

“World Map“
“Sabaki no Mori“
“Nichijou“

Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon is due out for PlayStation 4 on October 11 in Japan.

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Arc of Alchemist teaser trailer
《炼金术师之弧》首支预告片 介绍故事背景和游戏舞台
转载 - A9VG（http://www.a9vg.com/news/201808/7786720198.html）

　　Compile Heart 开发的《炼金术师之弧》发布了游戏的首支预告，预告片中对游戏的背景进行了介绍，同时展示了冒险的舞台。

　　游戏剧情讲述了主角奎因（CV：上田丽奈）作为一名年轻的军队指挥官，属于一个建国还不到一百年的小王国。故事中他被选为组织的指挥官去调查“最初的沙漠”，据说那里有一股拯救人类的“强大力量”沉睡着。然而，其他国家的研究小组前往沙漠调查要么被消灭，要么被迫撤退。即便如此，奎恩为了希望和友情还是向沙漠出发了。





















　　本作有着豪华的开发阵容，其中最为人所知的正式为《最终幻想》系列绘制原画的天野喜孝。本作的舞台为充斥着大量机械机关的沙漠，而天野喜孝绘制的则是在这片沙漠中不断徘徊的机械魔物。

　　本作的战斗系统由打造了《沙迦》系列的战斗系统的小泉今日治担任系统顾问，基本组成是三人一对的策略动作战斗制。在探索中可以无缝进入战斗，角色会根据之前所给予的指令展开队形，进行自动战斗。角色会根据装备的武器而使用相应的技能，并且魔法系的技能虽然需要咏唱时间，但是能进行风险低射程远的远距离攻击。

　　跟班1号珊德拉（CV：丰田萌绘），军衔为军曹。个子虽然小但是十分要强，不喜欢被人当作小孩来看待。战斗中使用大盾来保护同伴，是十分可靠的队友。

　　在调查团中最具学识的技术研究院夏伦（CV：富田美忧），会操控神秘的力量进行战斗，是队伍中的法师角色。

　　主角奎因可以使用被称为古代的智慧结晶”月之装具“，分为火水风土四属性。装备不同属性的宝珠之后就可以自由自在的操控该宝珠对应属性的能量，不但可以在战斗中使用该属性进行强烈的攻击，还可以在探索中进行解谜。

　　游戏预计于 11 月 29 日登陆 PS4 平台，目前开发进度为60%。

   

Compile Heart has released a teaser trailer and opened the teaser website for Arc of Alchemist, its newly announced RPG for PlayStation 4.

Here is an overview of the game’s story, via this week’s issue of Weekly Famitsu:

Just under 100 years have passed since the founding of a small kingdom. Quinn, a young commander who belongs to its army, is chosen as the commander to lead the group who will investigate the “Desert of Beginnings” where a “great power” that can save humanity is said to lie dormant. However, the research groups of other countries eyeing the desert have either been annihilated or forced to withdraw. But even so, for the hopes of mankind and the sake of her friends, Quinn set off on her journey.

Arc of Alchemist is due out for PlayStation 4 on November 29 in Japan.

First look at Arc of Alchemist

The Amazon Japan product page for Compile Heart’s newly announced Arc of Alchemist for PlayStation 4 has provided the first screenshots and official information about the upcoming RPG.

Here are the details:

About

“Let’s dig it up, the hope buried beneath the sand.”

Mankind, who live on a dried up earth, heads to the mechanical desert in search of hope. Strategic action battles. Utilize the Luna Gear and explore vast fields. Create a variety of strategies by freely combining unique characters. Investigate the power sleeping within the desert with a party that suits your play style. Freely develop your base, and enjoy your adventure while utilizing the effects of the facilities you constructed.

Staff

• Concept Art: Yoshitaka Amano
• Character Design: Mota
• Scenario Writer: Yukinori Kitajima
• System Adviser: Kyouji Koizumi (Grezzo)
• 3D Modeling: Cattle Call
• Producer: Norihisa Kochiwa
Director: Kousuke Uchida

Key Features

• Battle System: Develop Various Strategies with Completely Free Party Composition – Arc of Alchemist utilizes a new type of action battle system in which various strategies can be developed. Form your ranks and head into strategic action battles together with your comrades.

• Luna Gear: Clear New Paths with an Ancient Alchemist Device – In the world of Arc of Alchemist, there exists an ancient alchemist device called the Luna Gear, which can only be used by the protagonist Quinn. Luna Gear parts, known as Orbs, each have their own attribute that enables the use of Gear Actions in the field, such as lighting a fire, creating wind, etc. By combining two orbs in battle, you can activate even more powerful Gear Actions, enabling attacks. Skillfully utilize the Luna Gear according to the situation to annihilate your enemies.

• Construction: Build a Base to Aid Your Adventure – At the base, where Quinn and company tide over, various facilities can be constructed that aid in character strengthening and exploration. Construct facilities that suit your play style, such as strengthening characters, enhancing equipment, etc. to build up a base all your own.

• Exploration: Explore the Vast Desert in Search of a Great Power – The field is a vast desert. Monsters wander about these harsh lands, and mechanical traps block the player’s path in dungeons. Avoid traps, solve mysteries, and procure the “Great Power” to save mankind.
Arc of Alchemist is due out for PlayStation 4 on November 28 in Japan.

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《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》公布新宣传片 全面展示游戏系统玩法
转载 - A9VG（http://www.a9vg.com/news/201808/0893920297.html）

　　今日 CompileHeart 非主流RPG新作《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》公开新的宣传视频，介绍了游戏中的登场角色、战斗动作、系统玩法、限定版等。

   

　　本作集结了5大角色设计师——つなこ、まなみつ、ナナメダケイ、平野克幸、迷宮りるる分别设计角色，并邀请樱庭统创作主题曲与战斗曲，此外还将与Falcom合作，从《轨迹》系列中挑选了三只BOSS龙过来客串。《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》将于2018年10月11日登陆PS4平台，暂时没有中文版消息。

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Varnir of the Dragon Star opening movie, Japanese store bonuses trailer
《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》公开OP开场动画欣赏及妹魔女等新情报
转载 - A9VG（http://www.a9vg.com/news/201808/6832320363.html）

　　CompileHeart非主流RPG新作《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》公开了OP开场动画欣赏。本作将于10月11日登陆PS4平台，主题曲和结尾曲都将由佐佐木李子演唱。

　　另外小声说一下这次同时公开了一段店铺特典的介绍视频，其中有很多精美的插图细节欣赏，只可惜尺度太大，只能让有缘之人看了……

　　而在本周Fami通杂志中也公开了一波新情报。游戏中有三名妹魔女普琪特特、琪奇塔、莫娜。游戏中玩家可以给予她们龙的血肉，相应地她们会回送一些稀有道具。

　　不过当她们吃撑了则会化身为龙，前往以妹魔女为名的迷宫将之捕食可以获得强力的稀有技能。妹魔女的生命与强力的技能，玩家不得不作出艰难的选择。

　　本作集结了5大角色设计师——つなこ、まなみつ、ナナメダケイ、平野克幸、迷宮りるる分别设计角色，并邀请樱庭统创作主题曲与战斗曲。此外还将与Falcom合作，从《轨迹》系列中挑选了三只BOSS龙过来客串。《龙星的瓦尔尼尔》将于2018年10月11日登陆PS4平台，暂时没有中文版消息。

Compile Heart has released the opening movie and Japanese store bonuses trailer for Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon.

The opening movie features the theme song “When I…” sung by Riko Sasaki, written by Nako, and composed by Shogo Ohnishi.

Varnir of the Dragon Star: Ecdysis of the Dragon is due out for PlayStation 4 on October 11 in Japan.