The tale begins in the kingdom of Radiata, which lies in a world where humans and fairy creatures coexist. It is here that the protagonists, Jack and Ridley, meet for the first time. While Jack seeks to become a knight, Ridley must accept her fate in becoming one. The outrageous events that occur while they are training take a turn when Jack is forced to decide which side he will fight for. Destinies are realized when a war erupts between the humans and the fairy creatures and threatens to end the world of Radiata.

In RADIATA STORIES, enter a never-before-seen living, breathing world where all of the characters live their own lives and the passage of time brings about remarkable changes. Your choices including which side you will fight for determine which of over 175 individuals will lend you a hand in your journey. Precise, easy-to-use controls allow you to add strategies to real- time battles through various changes in your party's formation.

Explore a fully interactive and animated environment by kicking objects! Kick chairs, trees, rocks, monsters, townsfolk, chickens, etc. to earn items or engage in battle. In addition, collect and equip a variety of alternate costumes and weapon types for Jack, each with its own set of stats and special attributes, including cameos from past tri-Ace titles.

Gameplay Features

• Link Battle System
  • The popular traditional real-time battle system known for its straightforward controls and extravagant presentation has a new element. By forming a The popular traditional real-time battle system known for its straightforward controls and extravagant presentation has a new element. By forming a “link”
    combos and other moves with all party members joining as one.
• Fully Interactive Environment
  • Explore a fully interactive and animated environment by kicking objects! Kick chairs, trees, rocks, monsters, townsfolk, chickens, etc. to earn items or engage in battle.
• Wide-range of Weapons and Costumes
  • Collect and equip a variety of alternate costumes and weapon types for Jack, each with its own set of stats and special attributes, including cameos from past tri-Ace titles.
• Choose Your Own Adventure
  • Experience a non-linear and often humorous storyline by choosing which side to fight for. The experience is enhanced by unique sidequests and event scenes.
• Befriending System
  • There are over 175 characters that Jack can recruit throughout his adventure. It is up to the player whether they journey alone or seek out others to journey with. Every playable character is beneficial in some way.
• Time Schedule System
  • In Radiata, NPCs carry out their daily lives. Players encounter different NPCs depending on their location or the time of day.

RADIATA STORIES is available at North American retailers for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (USD). The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated RADIATA STORIES "T" for Teen. For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org.