News
Level-5 Releases Crimson Shroud in North America
Dice-Based RPG from Distinguished Developer of Final Fantasy Tactics Hits Digital Download
SANTA MONICA, CA (DEC. 13,
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 CRIMSON
SHROUD, a bold reimagining of classic table top RPGs, in both
North America and Europe. The game is now available via the
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS™ for $7.99 USD and €7.99 / ₤7.19
respectively (please check the Nintendo eShop for pricing in
other available countries).
CRIMSON SHROUD was created by celebrated game designer, Yasumi
Matsuno, whose catalog of works include industry cornerstones
such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, and Tactics Ogre.
CRIMSON SHROUD was previously released only in Japan as part of
GUILD01, a multi-game pack for 3DS featuring titles from some of
Japan’s most renowned game designers. Two additional titles from
GUILD01 – LIBERATION MAIDEN and AERO PORTER – recently debuted
in North America and Europe, and are currently available via the
Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.
“When it comes to creating intricate, compelling and fun
role-playing experiences, it’s hard to find anyone more
respected than Yasumi Matsuno,” said Akihiro Hino, President and
CEO of LEVEL-5. “CRIMSON SHROUD serves to continue this amazing
legacy of genre-defining games. Fans of some of Matsuno’s most
beloved titles will feel instantly at home with CRIMSON SHROUD’s
new take on dice-based game play and unique high fantasy
storyline.”
ABOUT CRIMSON SHROUD
CRIMSON SHROUD was created by game designer, Yasumi Matsuno,
whose previous works include industry cornerstones such as Final
Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, and Tactics Ogre. CRIMSON SHROUD
is a brand new take on the table-top RPG where crucial decisions
hinge on the roll of a die. As Giauque, a young “Chaser” who
makes a profession of finding what is lost, players are drawn
into the mystery of the Original Gift, the Crimson Shroud. Dice
are rolled in real time, and the outcome of a battle will depend
on the ability to chain skills together strategically in order
to earn bonus dice of greater face value.
For more information about LEVEL-5 and each of its upcoming
titles, please visit
http://level5ia.com/blackbox/.
All titles available in English only.