"Time is dwindling down and the world is on a path headed towards a fiery destruction. As 'the chosen one,' players must hold on to everything worth saving in this dying place, and take it into the new world, to begin anew. Guided by the Spirits, players embark on a journey to fill the pages of the mysterious tome, the Book of Prophecy, with items worthy of being saved."
Thus begins the story set-up for Avalon Code, a Nintendo DS title developed by Marvelous Interactive Inc. and co-published by Marvelous Entertainment USA and XSEED. The game has been hailed as an innovative take on the classic action/RPG genre. (Check out GameZone's Avalon Code review.)
Well, GameZone wished to get a bit more information and scenario writer/producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto was gracious enough to answer our questions.
A fun, new, interesting experience that separates itself nicely from the rest of the crowd with the use of the Book of Prophecy. If you are looking for something to play at the moment, Avalon Code is definitely worth some attention. It's a little slow to start, but it soon picks up into an exciting experience. Matrix have tried something different, and managed to pull it off with smooth execution.
GameKult: Once is not custom, the beginning of Avalon Code starts with the end. The end of the world, of course, since RPG is not Japanese as the planet is not in danger.
Nintendo Life writes: "Role playing games are rapidly becoming a staple genre for the Nintendo DS, with more and more quality titles arriving on the handheld. With Final Fantasy games, Dragon Quest releases and even new titles in the form of Nostalgia and Sands of Destruction, there is a lot of competition among a crowded market so Avalon Code needs something special in order to stand out. While it has an original idea and is quite charming, key gameplay faults prevent it from riding amongst the best of the genre."
