All Hail The Return Of Sir Arthur As Capcom(R) Announces Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins(TM) For The PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable) System
E3, LOS ANGELES - May 10, 2006 - The beloved
armored Arthur, with his renowned boxers in tow, charges onto
the portable gaming scene as Capcom® today presented Ultimate
Ghosts 'n Goblins, an exciting side-scrolling action
adventure game for the PSP (PlayStation®Portable)
system. Created by members of the original Ghost 'n Goblins
team, the long awaited fourth installment to the favored
franchise sees the triumphant return of valiant knight, Sir
Arthur, as he must save the princess from the clutches of
evil. Specifically recreated from the ground up, witness the
evolution of the series with the inclusion of exciting
upgrades and new gameplay features, all the while retaining
the legendary qualities reminiscent to the property. Ultimate
Ghosts 'n Goblins is scheduled for release throughout North
America in Q3 2006.
In Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins, Arthur's heroic battle with
the underworld was finally over and the entrance to the realm
was sealed. So he thought. Time passes and unknowing to
mankind, the dark lord has awaken from his slumber and
kidnaps the princess in an effort to conquer the human world.
Arthur must set off for the evil forest, the gateway to the
underworld, to save the princess from imminent doom and keep
the devil as well as his minions at bay. The excitement and
intensity of the forerunner continues as our armored hero
takes on this new challenge for the sake of humanity.
With the use of a 3D graphics engine, the Ultimate Ghosts 'n
Goblins world comes alive as effects, cutscenes, backgrounds
and animations are given more depth and richer detail.
Retaining the classic design of the series, several new
facets have been created including a broader range of motion
and control techniques. Now our hero has the capability to
dash, double-jump, shoot up or down in a vertical fashion,
grab onto ledges, etc. A new leveling system allows gamers to
build up Arthur's skills for more powerful magic abilities
and attacks. With the addition of extra lives, death doesn't
mean starting from a check point but rematerializing where
they left off. Also new to the series is the inclusion of
three difficulty modes that will suit every experience level:
Novice, Standard and Ultimate. With the introduction of these
all-new settings, a wide range of players can now fully enjoy
Arthur's daring and unique world.
No longer just a linear experience, Ultimate Ghosts 'n
Goblins has plenty of branching sub-missions that will
encourage players to explore their surroundings for a more
open-ended experience. Gamers can save their progress along
the way and revisit cleared stages at anytime to expose
unexplored paths, concealed items or weapons to help conquer
the challenges that lie ahead.
Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins boasts the following
features:
New features and upgrades for the series -
o New 3-D characters and environments enrich the
side-scrollingadventure!
o New weapons, magic and armor help Arthur overcome difficult
challenges
o New and improved moves for the heroic Sir Arthur:
Double-jump in mid-air, grab onto ledges and much
more
o New save feature allows gamers to revisit cleared stages at
anytime
o New level-up system for more powerful abilities and
attacks
o New difficulty settings that provide their own unique
challenges for every gamer:
Novice - An easier mode for those not familiar with
the series
Standard - The default setting for those wanting a
challenge
Ultimate - A setting reminiscent of past Ghosts 'n
Goblin titles
o Extra lives mean starting where players left off and not at
check points
Expansive environments - Five main stages, each with
multiple sub-missions, hidden paths and bosses to
conquer
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983,
the company has created world renowned franchises including
Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire,
Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in
Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S.,
United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More
information about Capcom and its products can be found on the
company's web site at www.capcom.com.
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