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Orgarhythm to Launch on PlayStation Network on October 23rd
Rhythmic Beats Meet Real-Time Strategy in Challenging PlayStation Vita system Exclusive
Torrance, Calif., (October 8, in the year of our Lord
2012) – XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher,
today announced that the upcoming music and real-time strategy
rhythm game, Orgarhythm, will be released on October 23rd in
North America on the PlayStation®Network as a digital download
for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, for a
retail price of $29.99. Orgarhythm was developed in Japan by
ACQUIRE in conjunction with Neilo, the new studio founded by
Takashi Hirai who is best known for his past work on Space
Channel 5 and Rez.
In Orgarhythm, rhythm and sound act as the user interface,
allowing players to control their armies and protect their god
through rhythmic interaction with on-screen prompts. The result
is a truly hypnotic mobile gaming experience unlike any other.
Playing as the God of Light, players will battle the forces of
the God of Darkness by deploying elemental soldiers for
rhythm-based attacks synced to a hypnotic mix of rock, club and
tribal music.
In the game, rhythm is a weapon and different attacks occur on
different beats, making the game’s catchy soundtrack dynamic to
user input. Each unit type is based on one of the three elements
of Earth, Water and Fire, and each elemental troop has a “rock,
paper, scissors” relationship between the opposing elements.
With these dynamics in mind, players must choose how to
effectively deploy their forces while keeping beat with the
music. Players use three taps to choose the unit and attack
type, then a swipe of the finger across the screen to choose
position and formation. Using the same interface mechanic,
players can also unleash their divine powers to boost attack,
defense and healing, or slow down enemy troops. The game also
includes both versus and co-op two-player modes via ad-hoc
network play.
Additionally, XSEED Games and ACQUIRE hosted a fan music
submission contest in September, which is now closed.
Submissions are still being evaluated, and announcements will be
made shortly.
XSEED Games will publish Orgarhythm exclusively on the
PlayStation®Store on the PS®Vita in North America on October 23
for $29.99 – look for more updates in the coming weeks. The game
is rated E10+ by the ESRB, and additional information can be
found on the product site at
www.orgarhythm.com.