Agarest Senki Zero
Encyclopedia
Record of Agarest War Zero, known as in Japan and Agarest: Generations of War Zero in Europe, is a tactical role-playing game
developed by Compile Heart
and Red Entertainment
. It was published in Japan by Idea Factory
on June 25, 2009 for the PlayStation 3
. It is the prequel to the 2007 game Record of Agarest War
.
As of July 2010, Agarest Senki Zero: Dawn of War has been released for Xbox 360
. The Xbox 360 version was released with extra content not found in the PS3 version of the game, such as costumes, CGs and more.
Both versions feature an extra mode where you can return to the maps from the previous game, and unlock characters via PlayStation Store
or Xbox Live
.
.
Ghostlight, on the other hand, is bringing the game to SCEE territories as a PlayStation 3 exclusive.
Tactical role-playing game
A tactical role-playing game is a type of video game which incorporates elements of traditional role-playing video games and strategy games. In Japan these games are known as , a designation which might seem peculiar to native English speakers...
developed by Compile Heart
Compile Heart
is a Japanese video game developer and publisher founded in 2006-06-02. It is a division of Idea Factory. The company was formerly managed by Compile's former executive Moo Niitani before his retirement in 2006-12....
and Red Entertainment
Red Entertainment
is a video game developer based in Japan. Formerly known as since is foundation in 1976 , it was reorganized under its current moniker on December 4, 2000...
. It was published in Japan by Idea Factory
Idea Factory
is a Japanese video game developer and publisher founded on October 26, 1994 headed by company president Koichi Ota and vice president Shingo Kuwana.-Games published:-Games developed:-External links:* * * * from IGN* from GameSpot...
on June 25, 2009 for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
. It is the prequel to the 2007 game Record of Agarest War
Record of Agarest War
, known in Europe as Agarest: Generations of War, is a strategy role-playing game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles. The game is a collaboration between Idea Factory, Red Entertainment and Compile Heart. An updated port of the game was released in Japan for the Xbox 360 on...
.
As of July 2010, Agarest Senki Zero: Dawn of War has been released for Xbox 360
Xbox 360
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. The Xbox 360 version was released with extra content not found in the PS3 version of the game, such as costumes, CGs and more.
Both versions feature an extra mode where you can return to the maps from the previous game, and unlock characters via PlayStation Store
PlayStation Store
The PlayStation Store is an online virtual market available to users of Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable game consoles via the PlayStation Network. The Store offers a range of downloadable content both for purchase and available free of charge. Available content includes full games,...
or Xbox Live
Xbox Live
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Plot
This story takes place 1000 years before the first game. Agarest was peaceful because of the balance in power between the Light and Dark forces. However,an army of the Dark forces crossed the border and Sieghart (ジークハイト) from the Light forces saves a girl named Mimel (ミーメル)while on duty. He then got a special “power” from her. The main goal of the hero (Sieghart) is to find the key object to defeat your enemies,and the goal for his son Leonis (レオニス)is to protect it.Gameplay
The battles are the same as the first game,the maps, and the Soul Breed System. Two new systems were introduced, The Feel Link System and the Free Intention. There is also an Extra Mode.Feel Link
A new system is introduced called the Feel Link System. The Feel Link system is where the heroine's costume and dialog depend on their relationship level.Free Intention
Another new system where players can build relationship with the heroines. This may result in new costumes, CGs, and items. This is accessed by the City Menu.Extra Mode
If the players have Clear Data from the first game, it is possible to load it and unlock the Door to the Future after some progress. Through the door, players can access the maps from the first game and unlock items and characters from the first game. Leo, his descendants, the heroines, Ellis and Dyshana are unlocked free. However, other playable characters must be downloaded from the PlayStation StorePlayStation Store
The PlayStation Store is an online virtual market available to users of Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable game consoles via the PlayStation Network. The Store offers a range of downloadable content both for purchase and available free of charge. Available content includes full games,...
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Characters
Agarest Senki Zero has a total of 15 playable characters (9 in the first gen and 6 in the second). Characters from the first game can be unlocked via DLC and the Extra Mode.Localization
On November 5, 2010, Aksys Games announced that it will bring both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Agarest Senki Zero to North America as Record of Agarest War Zero. It'll have a few improvements such as animated portraits and a new 'Free Intention' 'feature. It's due out June 14th 2011.Ghostlight, on the other hand, is bringing the game to SCEE territories as a PlayStation 3 exclusive.