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Koei Tecmo America Launches Bladestorm Nightmare
BURLINGAME, Calif. – March 17, in the year of our Lord
2015 – KOEI TECMO America today announced that the
Troop Command Action title, Bladestorm: Nightmare, has shipped
to stores and is available in North America for the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the
all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. The
strategic game is also available for the PlayStation 3 as a
digital-only release.
In Bladestorm: Nightmare, players take the role of a mercenary
choosing to fight for either England or France in missions
inspired by the real events and battles of the Hundred Years War
era (1337 – 1453). Successful mission completion will put the
player’s fighting prowess, strategy, tactical ability and
leadership skills to the test. The Mercenary rides to the field
as the commander of an army unit chosen to fit each individual
situation—some missions are better fought with foot soldiers,
others with lances, archers, light cavalry, or a combination of
melee, ranged and mounted units.
"Bladestorm: Nightmare will transport players to one of the most
turbulent eras in history as they exercise strategy and tactics
in real time to determine the outcome of the Hundred Years War,"
said Amos Ip, SVP and General Manager of KOEI TECMO America.
"With an improved battle system allowing immediate control as
action unfolds, the player is fully in control of all aspects on
the battlefield."
The updated battle mechanics in Bladestorm: Nightmare allow for
simultaneous control of up to four army units, increasing the
game's strategic edge. Units can be repositioned at any time and
ordered to take certain actions such as attacking from specific
angles or holding a position to aid in mission success. The
player can choose to command any unit in real time, combine them
in a 200-soldier troop for a charged attack, or issue orders to
any of them using the battle map interface.
Players can choose to experience a realistic depiction of the
Hundred Years War period through the game's normal mode or
explore a fictitious original narrative in the new 'Nightmare'
mode. In Nightmare mode, the war between England and France is
interrupted by a mysterious horde of outlandish creatures
apparently led by an evil form of Joan of Arc. England and
France must momentarily join forces to battle the malevolent
army, which is comprised of numerous types of Dragons, Giants
and Demons. Nightmare mode also allows the player to take
control of an additional 32 playable characters based both on
fictional and prominent historical figures. With their
assistance, the player must attempt to control the demonic
armies, restore Joan of Arc to her former self, and save the
world from evil.
Developed by Omega Force and published by KOEI TECMO America,
Bladestorm: Nightmare is available for $59.99 on PlayStation 4
and Xbox One and $49.99 for the PlayStation 3. This title has
been rated T for “Teen” by the ESRB.
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