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XSEED Games Confirms Release Date for Wizardry Labyrinth of Lost Souls
Torrance, Calif., (June 2, in the year of our Lord 2011)
– XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, is pleased to
announce today that Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls for the
PlayStationŽ3 computer entertainment system is now available as
a digital download on the PlayStationŽNetwork, at a price of
$14.99. The release of Wizardry: Labryinth of Lost Souls will
provide fans of the series as well as fans of old-school, retro
RPGs with the opportunity to experience one of the classics that
inspired the genre as we know it today. XSEED Games will also
release a multitude of downloadable content supporting the title
in the coming weeks.
Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls, developed by ACQUIRE, is the
latest entry in the long-standing Wizardry series and the first
made available for Next-Gen consoles. With its roots stretching
all the way back to 1981, Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
brings classic RPG-style gameplay to an all-new generation of
gamers, pairing definitive in-game mechanics with modern,
hand-drawn graphics presented in gorgeous high definition.
About Wizardry
With 30 years of historic momentum, Wizardry is one of gaming’s
oldest franchises, and is widely recognized as being one of the
most influential titles in the RPG genre, earning it the
nickname, “The Granddaddy of RPGs.” As one of the first games to
feature grid-based dungeon crawling presented from a unique
first-person perspective that remains a core part of the gaming
experience today, Wizardry throws players into an epic fantasy
adventure as they battle their way through dungeons with the aid
of medieval weapons and magic.
These fundamental building blocks from 30 years ago form the
basis of the gameplay mechanics upon which Wizardry: Labyrinth
of Lost Souls is built. While these mechanics may seem simple at
first glance, experienced players and hardcore RPG fans will
appreciate the depth offered by Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost
Souls’ deep and intricate dungeons and battles. By pairing
classic gameplay with contemporary high-definition images drawn
by renowned commercial artist Yuki Hayabusa, Wizardry: Labyrinth
of Lost Souls offers a unique experience in today’s gaming
landscape, granting players the choice between five playable
races and ten individual characters, each featuring a unique
backstory. With eight playable classes, players can easily
tailor their character to a preferred style of gameplay – be it
a heavy-handed swordsman or a deft wielder of magic – in order
to help them battle through the game’s mix of 120 distinctive
monsters.
Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls, developed by ACQUIRE and
published by XSEED Games, is currently available for download
via the PlayStation Network, with additional downloadable
content slated for release in the coming weeks. The game is
rated “T” (for Teen) by the ESRB. More information can be found
by visiting the game’s official website at
www.wizardryps3.com