NIS America is always working on putting out new games for their loyal fan doods. With the cancellation of E3 casting a grim shadow over the prospect of exciting gaming announcements during Summer, NIS is not deterred in the slightest. They took some time to sit down with Hardcore Gamer and give us an overview of what they have in store over the coming months.
The first title showcased was Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol.2. This collection contains two games that are both over a decade old, Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound and Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman. These RPGs will feature both English and Japanese language audio and will be available on Switch and PC starting on May 10 in the US and May 13 in Europe. The two games will be bundled together in the physical retail edition, but available separately on digital storefronts for those only interested in one of the titles. A detailed rundown of information about this collection and our impression is available in our review.
Disgaea 6 Complete needs little introduction to longtime Disgaea fans. Released last year for Nintendo Switch asDisgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny, Disgaea 6 Complete brings the strategy RPG where Zed tries to rise above his lowly status to challenge the God of Destruction to new platforms that includes all previously-released character and cosmetic DLC along with the new Recolor DLC. Disgaea 6 Complete will release June 28 to PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a shoot ‘em up adventure with a twisted story written by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno. Shengoku Shunju is accused of arson and the murder of 21 people. Shunju must team up with one of five victims as the five teams of Mass Murderers, Death Dealing Duo, Crafty Killers, Sly Stalkers and Peeping Toms kill each other as they compete for their freedom in the murderous amusement park Yurukill Land. In addition to the action packed gun violence, Shunju is tasked with gathering testimony, collecting evidence and solving puzzles. Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is coming to Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the US on July 5 and Europe July 8.
Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory/Fallen Legion Revenants is a two game Fallen Legion Collection that brings these games to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Seriex X|S. But this isn’t simply two games repackaged together as there has been a ton of new content added including a choice between Japanese and English audio. Both games receive a new playable character: Rise to Glory gets Aleister and Revenants gets Winchester. A new GRID system encourages more strategic combat while new characters, voice actors and boss battles will help make the games feel again again for Fallen Legion veterans. Faster battle speed, re-balanced gameplay, new deathblows and mana chain attacks to master strive to breathe new life into these titles. Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory and Fallen Legion Revenants will launch in North America August 23 and Europe August 28.
Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3 continues the trend of NIS America revisiting their back catalog to introduce them to a new audience or cater to older fans’ nostalgia. This collection include La Pucelle: Raganarok and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. La Pucelle returns with a ton of new content which includes the Overlord Prier scenario. Additionally, players will also be able to recruit Laharl, Etna, Flonne and Prinny and the extra DLC characters such as Rozalin, Cornet, Hero Prinny and Ellie are included. Quality-of-life improvements include skipping cutscenes and rotating the camera during battle to go along with more spoken dialogue, music and quick travel features. Rhapsody returns to modern hardware after originally gaining a following on PlayStation, but it includes sharper graphics that not only look nice on HD displays, but mimic vintage CRT sets. The third NIS Classics Volume will be available for Switch and PC on August 30 in the States and September 2 in Europe.
The last game NIS America showcased is the most exciting one: The Legend of Heroes: Trails From Zero. This entry in the long-running Legend of Heroes series brings the story of the SSS to the west for the first time. Set three months after the events of the Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd, players are invited to discover the origins of rookie police detective Lloyd Bannings in the prosperous city-state of Crossbell. The enhanced port of the 2010 PlayStation Portable title will feature HD textures for improved visuals and a high speed mode for players eager to experience the story. Trails From Zero will be available September 30 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Switch.
