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Tales of Hearts R Launches
SAN JOSE, Calif., (November 11, in the year of our Lord
2014) – Leading video game developer and publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. today launched Tales of Hearts™
R for the Americas, exclusively for the PlayStationŽVita
handheld entertainment system featuring PlayStationŽTV
compatibility. Tales of Hearts R is next title in the long
running TALES OF RPG series and brings a classic tale of
discovery and adventure to Western audiences with beautifully
animated cut scenes conveying the story of the game’s main
character, Kor Meteor, as he trains with his grandfather in the
ways of the sword.
Impressed with Kor’s growing skills, his grandfather decides
it’s time to pass down to Kor an unusual weapon called a Soma.
However, Kor learns that a Soma is not only a tool for
destruction, but can also be used to fortify a person’s ailing
Spiria. Spiria is the embodiment of the heart and soul and plays
an essential role in the world as it is the most powerful force
known. However, as powerful as Spiria can be, its force can be
disrupted in the face of intense emotions such as anger, hate,
fear or even love. As such, Soma users must possess
exceptionally strong Spiria in order to withstand such emotions.
Players will also encounter the story’s female protagonist,
Kohaku Hearts, who is fleeing from a mysterious witch with her
brother, Hisui Hearts, while they search for a Soma weapon. A
series of tragic events then unfold and set Kor, Kohaku, and
Hisui on a grand adventure to uncover the mysteries of the
Spiria Core, meet and fight alongside new comrades and save the
world from the clutches of an ominous and dark future.
Tales of Hearts R features the TALES OF “Linear Motion Battle
System” with an “Aerial Chase” element to allow players to
maneuver enemies into the air for fast-paced aerial combos. Fans
will also enjoy the artistic animated design that is
characteristic of the TALES OF series with a heartwarming tale
filled with adventures, action, and magic artes.
Tales of Hearts R is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and is
available in the Americas on the PlayStationŽVita with retail
versions available at GameStop™, EB Games Canada, and select
retailers across Latin America. Fans who purchase the game on
the PlayStationŽNetwork will receive a Digital Limited Edition
that is available from launch until the end of November 2014.