Atlus USA will release Odin Sphere Leifthrasir: Storybook Edition for the PS4
Storybook Edition Revealed for Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir presents the interwoven tale of five incredible characters – Gwendolyn, the fearsome Valkyrie caught between family and love; Cornelius, the hapless lover turned into a beast (albeit a cute and cuddly one); Mercedes, the reluctant Fairy Queen; Oswald, the blood-thirsty Shadow Knight; and Velvet, the mysterious forest witch – as chapters in a storybook, read by a young girl. So naturally, it's fitting that the complete HD remake of one of the most vaunted games from the PlayStation 2 era is receiving a premium "Storybook Edition". Exclusive to the PlayStation 4, the "Storybook Edition" will be available in spring 2016 for $79.99/CA$99.99. Pre-orders for Odin Sphere Leifthrasir "Storybook Edition" and the standard versions of the game are now open at game retailers.
Contents of the "Storybook Edition" include
• 64-page Hardcover Art Book - Filled with the original drawings from the legendary George Kamitani and Vanillaware.
• Potion Recipe T-shirt - This large-size t-shirt is emblazoned with a helpful reminder of one of the more common uses of Alchemy inOdin Sphere Leifthrasir: turning the living Mandragora plant creatures (Habaneristos, in this case) into potions vital for survival.
• Collector's Metal Slipcase - The PS4 game will come nestled in a special metal slipcase with the game's key art on the front, and a not-yet-revealed image on the reverse.
• Art Print - Also included with the game will be a high-quality art print with another not-yet-revealed (but different) design.
• Premium Outer Box - All the contents in the premium edition will be packaged in a large, sturdy outer box.
To reiterate, the Odin Sphere Leifthrasir "Storybook Edition" exclusively contains the PlayStation 4 version of the game. However, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir will also be available for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The PS4, PS3 and PS Vita versions of Odin Sphere Leifthrasir will include a softcover version of the 64-page art book at participating retailers. The non-premium editions will cost $59.99, $49.99, and $39.99 for the PS4, PS3, and PS Vita respectively.
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is a total overhaul of the original PS2 game. From completely hand-redrawn graphics and refined gameplay mechanics to optimizations for the release consoles, the game fully encapsulates an artfully elegant tale steeped in Norse mythology with all the makings of a tragic opera. The five main characters each traverse their own storylines, be it as friends, lovers, or mortal enemies, punctuated with sharp, precise combat against fantastical enemies and dragons – Odin Sphere Leifthrasirgives players the sensation of playing in a fairytale of Wagnerian proportions as the main characters all vie to regain stability in their world of warring kingdoms.
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is the latest collaboration between Atlus and Vanillaware, two names with a history of creating immersive, engaging games with a fanatical level of attention to detail. The game will be available in spring 2016 for the PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. For more information, please visit atlus.com/odinsphere
Green screen! Lasers! And a tower full of deadly monsters!
When Dick Starspeed crash-lands his rocket on the planet of Gravoria, he’ll have to fight through dinosaurs, nukular ants, and other skilled, costumed stuntmen to make it up the deadly tower of monsters.
Fire up your ray guns, crystal swords, and laser whips, and get ready for thrills and chills! Be amazed by the state-of-the-art effects, including stop-motion, rotoscope, image compositing, and even some elaborate costumes covered in real fur! With three incredible movie stars playing out decidedly B-level sci-fi exploits, Dick Starspeed, Scarlet Nova, and Robot will have you ready to jump off the side of the tower—right into adventure! Gather your courage and prepare to face off against the more than half-a-hundred monsters that will try and stop your ascension up THE DEADLY TOWER OF MONSTERS!
Also: don’t miss out on the laugh-a-minute director’s commentary!
Introducing the unsung heroes of the production, the people that made this possible. We are of course referring to the actors!
The life of a star can be very difficult. Waking up early in the morning for makeup, memorising lines, watching stuntmen do the dangerous scenes, dealing with adoring fans,and traveling to exotic locales to film is a hard life for anyone, let alone Hollywood B-listers, so we'd like to recognise their brave accomplishments:
Starring Jonathan Digby as Dick Starspeed
Actor Jonathan Digby is going to have a breakout performance with The Deadly Tower of Monsters. He plays the charismatic leader Dick Starspeed, the leader of our trio of intrepid space adventurers. Dick crash-lands his spaceship onto Gravoria, and must use his strength, intellgence, and experience as a spaceman to keep his crew alive. He'll utilise his atomic dash and land mines when facing Lizard-Men, Robot Apes, and other dastardly monsters.
Starring Stacy Sharp as Scarlet Nova
The beautiful and talented Stacy Sharp takes on the role of the no-nonsense Scarlet Nova. She is the daughter of the evil emperor, and saves Dick from certain peril early in the game. From there, she uses such powers as the Scarlet Sprint and Energy Barrier to help the team ascend the tower. Dick likes to think he is the leader, but it sure seems like Scarlet knows what she's doing.
Starring The Robot as Robot
Last but not least, Robot is played by the talented... actually I forgot the actor's name because we usually just called him The Robot. Anyway, Robot is Dick's loyal sidekick, but gets separated from him during their crash-landing. Once he's found, Robot can use its futuristic Time Warp and Chain Lightning to help even the odds.
The Deadly Tower of Monsters will crash-land onto PC and PS4 next year on January 19, 2016.