Dark, addictively challenging, and totally immersive, Baroque is a pure RPG experience, highly regarded by Japanese gamers and now finally scheduled to arrive in North America! Baroque is a hardcore dungeon-crawling action RPG loaded with items to find and customize, packed with tons of twisted monsters to vanquish, boasting a powerful musical score, and featuring an innovative story progression system in which death is not the end, but rather, the means by which to move the story forward

You awaken to find the world in ruin, your heart beset with unexplained guilt. A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the twisted world of Baroque, it is only the beginning.

Key Features

• With its many ever-changing levels, each teeming with perverse monsters and tormented souls, the world of Baroque is a frightening and unforgiving realm.
• Take part in a unique story progression system in which the end of your life only serves to drive the adventure forward. Each time your character dies, more secrets about the forsaken world are revealed!
• The player has full control over how they shape their character and how they play the game. Find and equip a vast assortment of weapons and items, some with a variety of uses. Acquire powerful stat-boosting parasites and combine them to multiply their potency. Only the resourceful will survive!

New Wii Version Details :

So you’re probably wondering what’s different about the Wii version of Baroque. Here’s the skinny on the features the Wii version will bring to the table:

• 16:9 Widescreen support
• Progressive Scan support
• Subtle motion control integration for power attacks
• Intuitive controls using Wii Remote and nunchuk
• Classic Controller support for traditional play

ITEMS

There are various types of items to be found in the Neuro Tower. Below are just a few you’ll come across on your adventure. Don’t say I didn’t warn you that this game was a little weird:

• Angelic Rifle: A uniquely shaped rifle that can annihilate any meta-being with one shot. However, its specialized ammunition is very limited.
• Sword: A melee weapon to attack the enemy. There are swords that will possess enhanced attributes and added effects.
• Coat: Protective gear to resist attacks. There are some coats that will have other effects besides just raising defense.
• Torturer: Item that causes a variety of area effects depending on the type of Torturer. They can be combined with others to enhance their effects.
• Parasite: It can grant a variety of effects by fusing it with the protagonist or equipment. You can also fuse a parasite with another parasite.

Baroque, rated “T” for Teen, is currently slated for release in March 18th, 2008