Square-Enix Early 2009 Games
Square-Enix, those crazy people behind the wonderful Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, Kingdom Hearts, and Chrono Trigger series, has recently released their list of games that will be out shortly after 2009 hits the world. This will be sure to make a number of SE fans happy and giddy – both at the same time. So, here’s your list of Square-Enix games, by platform:
Playstation Portable (PSP)
- Star Ocean: Second Evolution – Release date: 01/06/2009
- Following the exploits of humankind’s journey across the stars, the STAR OCEAN saga comes to life in the completely remastered STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution, exclusively for the PSP system. Now with a revised game engine, an improved battle system and fully voiced, all-new animated scenes displayed in 16:9 widescreen, players can experience their journey through the rich STAR OCEAN universe like never before.
Nintendo DS
- Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride – Release date: 02/17/2009
- Never before released in North America, this entry in the Zenithia Trilogy follows a journey that transcends three generations. Travel alongside your father on his quest to see the world, grow to set forth on a journey of your own and face life-altering decisions as you continue your family’s legacy. DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride makes its way to Nintendo DS on
- Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume – Release date: 03/17/2008
- Destiny by sinner sought. Tragedy by power wrought. The origins of a cult classic are revealed in VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume, the third entry in the critically acclaimed VALKYRIE PROFILE series. Development studio tri-Ace returns to craft a gameplay experience that boasts a captivating storyline with ties to Norse mythology and a familiar yet refreshing battle system enhanced with deeper strategic elements. VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume marks the debut of the series on Nintendo DS with its arrival on March 17, 2009.
Xbox 360
- Star Ocean: The Last Hope – Release date: 03/03/2008
- STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE is the latest entry in the futuristic STAR OCEAN series of RPGs. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.
Looks like they’ll be pushing out the Star Ocean series big time in the next year! Two different games on two different systems in 2 months seems like a lot. Very cool for Square-Enix fans.
Want to hear the skinny directly from Square-Enix? Check out their press page for all the info.
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