Complete with full character customization, an exceptional battle system, and featuring a cast of intriguing characters both old and new to the series, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology is set to bring another quality Tales RPG to the PSP system for the first time.
In line with its Tales predecessors, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology will once again set a new RPG standard with genre defining graphics, an in-depth and completely new storyline, and an innovative free-roaming battle system, all set in a new portable world that allows players to take their new Tales journey with them anytime, anywhere.
Along with the fast-paced battles and riveting story the Tales series is known for, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology also lets players create their own hero. Choose from a host of options, such as voice, hairstyle and class, to start a hero or heroine on their epic journey. Then through your adventures, find, customize, or create hundreds of items to equip in order to make the ideal character, or trade your items using the PSP system wireless functionality. In Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology, the player’s own creation--the player’s own hero--will embark on an epic quest to save the world.
“Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology is one of the most fully realized RPGs on the PSP system, rich with the vibrant graphics, free-roam battle system, epic storyline and endearing characters the Tales series is known for,” Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and, COO NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. said. “Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology is a thank you for all the fans who have supported the series throughout the years, as well as the perfect game for new players to jump in and experience the fun of this incredible RPG series.”
Along with its riveting RPG game play, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology features the largest collection of both old and new characters to be incorporated into the storyline. Experience the exceptional storyline as beloved Tales characters such as Stahn Aileron from Tales of Destiny, Reid Hershel from Tales of Destiny II, Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia and Luke fon Fabre from Tales of the Abyss, and many more, join the player in battle and aid them on this new quest. All the new and classic Tales characters come together to weave an extraordinary tale in this groundbreaking addition to the world-renowned Tales series.
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology sets players in the mystical world of Terresia. This once peaceful land is turning into a realm of havoc and darkness at the hands of The Devourer, a creature that is destroying all in its path. It is up to The World Tree, which creates and protects the world of Terresia, to use its last bit of strength to summon the world's last hope - a lone hero. Now the hero must descend upon the world of Terresia in an epic battle for survival and honor.
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology features dynamic PSP system functionality where gamers can exchange items, weapons, and armor using ad hoc mode. Players can create their own characters and select from and battle through 4 base classes: Warrior, Thief, Priest, and Mage and unlock more classes as players advance. The game also allows players to move anywhere on the battlefield with the revolutionary free roaming battle system. With over 800 items and an endless array of combinations of items and skills, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology is sure to captivate players from beginning to end.
Exclusively for the PSP system, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology is scheduled for July 17, 2007, for a a suggested retail price of $39.99.