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Nintendo Reveals New Features to Conquer in Pokemon Conquest
May 2, in the year of our Lord -- Following
last month's announcement of Pokémon Conquest, Nintendo has
revealed even more details about the new features available in
the game, which launches for the Nintendo DS family of systems
on June 18. Players can look forward to exploring the Ransei
region and interacting with Pokémon in an entirely new way as
they take on the role of a young Warlord who is linked with a
Pokémon. Together they must set out to recruit Warrior allies to
strengthen their growing kingdom. Developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES
Co., Ltd., the game can also be played on the Nintendo 3DS
system in 2D mode.
New information includes the following:
Story: To save the Ransei region from Nobunaga, a powerful
Warlord who is trying to take over Ransei, players must conquer
different kingdoms to strengthen and grow their own kingdom.
There are 17 kingdoms in total to conquer. Conquering all 17
kingdoms and ultimately uniting the kingdom will awaken the
Legendary Pokémon and save the land from destruction. Story mode
is organized by episodes. Players unlock episodes as they
progress and each episode features a different playable Warlord
and victory conditions.
Army Mechanics: Players can grow their army by recruiting
defeated Warlords and their Pokémon. After a kingdom is
conquered, players will also have access to the kingdom
facilities such as training grounds, shops to buy items and
mines for money. Players can also strengthen their army by
linking with Pokémon. Warlords can have various linked Pokémon
and switch between them before battle to strategically prepare
for the type of battle they are about to engage in.
Battle Mechanics: Players will encounter a wide range of
battlefields as they progress through the game. Each of the 17
kingdoms has a different type-themed battlefield. For example,
in the fire-themed kingdom of Ignis, players can battle around
lava flows, lava beds and fire spouts. Strategically using
water-type Pokémon to navigate through this battlefield will
help players conquer this kingdom. Additionally, players can use
the kingdom training grounds to train their army or find wild
Pokémon and link with them. After battling with a Warlord, the
game automatically registers them. Using the built-in local
wireless features of Nintendo DS, players can use their
registered armies to battle with friends who also own the game.
Warlords and Pokémon: Each Warlord has a special ability that
can change the tide of battle. For example, Warlord Oichi has
the ability to heal all the Pokémon in a player's army. Also,
like Pokémon, Warlords have types that will determine how well
they link to particular Pokémon. Some Warlords will have the
ability to choose from and link with several different kinds of
Pokémon.
For more information about Pokémon Conquest, visit
http://www.pokemon.com.