CORBIE'S GAME BLOG

On June 21, Namco-Bandai will release their second Legend of Heroes game for the PSP with Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch. I really enjoyed the first Legend of Heroes game, although there were quite a large number of spelling and grammatical errors to be found throughout the game, and I must admit, I'm really excited about Legend of Heroes II. The first game was a lot of fun and had a genuinely engaging storyline, and many fans of the series seem to think Moonlight Witch will be even better and more unique from a story-telling standpoint. I just got in the preview build, so I'll report back when I've had a chance to put a little more time into the game.

Features:

AI that "Picks Its Battles" - Enemies gauge your strength before attacking, and will "turn tail and run" if they sense you are stronger than they are.
Random Battles – Be Gone! See your enemies on the world map before a fight ensues.
Use the "Deadly" Meter to Your Advantage - Fill up your meter after a battle, then unleash a devastating blow on particularly tough bosses.
Easy to Pick up and Play - Battle in close combat, use weapons or call on support characters to assist with super attacks or drop off power-ups.
Deep RPG Designed for a Handheld Platform - Outside of battles or events, save at any point in the game, except for during battles and events.
Return of the "Pet" system - Keep a dog, cat, or rabbit as a pet... treat it well, and it will return the favor!
Beautiful Environments - Colorful 2D sprites inhabit a rich world with such details as lens flare from the sun, water effects, and beautiful scenery.

Legend of Heroes II utilizes the same battle system as the first game, which allows you to see your enemies instead of the random enemy encounters found in many other traditional rpgs. The look and feel of the first game is also present in this sequel which should please fans of the original. The PSP hasn't had a lot of high-quality releases over the past few months, so this could be a much-needed rpg title to get us through the rest of the summer months. Look for Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch in stores on Wednesday, June 21.