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Level-5 International America Releases Aero Porter
Airport Simulator and Puzzle Game from Celebrated Game Creator Yoot Saito Continues Design Tradition of Creating Unusual Titles with Broad Appeal
SANTA MONICA, CA (NOV. 29,
in the year of our Lord 2012) – Renowned Japanese video
game company LEVEL-5, best known for their critically acclaimed
Professor Layton video game series, have released
airport-simulator and puzzle game, AERO PORTER, in both North
America and Europe via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS™ for
$4.99 USD and €4.99 / ₤4.49 respectively (please check the
Nintendo eShop for pricing in other available countries).
In addition, LEVEL-5, also announced that the Company will
release CRIMSON SHROUD, the third title from GUILD01, the
previously released Japan-only multi-game pack, on December 13
in both North America and Europe.
AERO PORTER was created by legendary game creator Yoot Saito,
the father of some of Japan’s most innovative titles, including
Seaman, The Tower, and Odama. AERO PORTER continues this
fantastical design vision, delivering an unconventional game
that simply has to be played to be understood. Through fun and
approachable puzzle-based gameplay, time challenges, and
simulation elements, AERO PORTER is welcoming to both new
players and hardcore veterans as they overcome the challenges of
running a modern day airport, from organizing luggage to
scheduling flights to creating their own aeronautic
masterpieces.
“LEVEL-5 is proud to bring a refreshingly different and exciting
game experience from one of Japan’s most revolutionary designers
to the gamers of North America and Europe,” said Akihiro Hino,
President and CEO of LEVEL-5. “AERO PORTER further validates our
belief that by empowering the world’s best game designers with
creative freedom, we can produce top quality experiences,
whether for console, handheld or any other platform. AERO PORTER
is a fun and distinctive title that refuses to conform to any
single category while its combination of simple concepts and
complex gameplay will appeal to all 3DS owners, young and old.”
ABOUT AERO PORTER
In AERO PORTER, the player is charged with managing the busy
day-to-day operations of a bustling airport through gameplay
that includes both clever puzzle elements and simulation
challenges. While running their flight hub, players sort
color-coded luggage onto conveyor belts while avoiding mishaps
and delays, all while ensuring the on-time departures of
airplanes. As the game progresses, players earn money and
increase their passengers in order to expand their airport,
unlock new gameplay elements, and raise the level of challenge.
Players are also able to design and share their own planes with
a wide range of colors and patterns via StreetPass™.