Potent Pair of Portable Entries in Two Renowned Series Set to Invade PS®Vita this Fall
Torrance, Calif. (May 29, 2015) – XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced a pair of out-of-this-world installments in two acclaimed franchises. Corpse Party: Blood Drive, the highly anticipated final entry in the “Heavenly Host Elementary” chapter of the much-lauded Corpse Party visual novel-style horror adventure series, is in production for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and will be released physically in North America for the first time in the series’ history through a special “Everafter Edition” containing a two-disc compilation of songs from Corpse Party, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows, and Corpse Party: Blood Drive, as well as a “Dying Art” book featuring artwork from throughout the franchise. Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space, an enhanced version of a fan-favorite entry in the frenetic Earth Defense Force action series, is also in production for the PlayStation®Vita system. Both titles are scheduled to release in North America this fall.
“We’re confident in saying that we’re just as thrilled to be making this announcement as North American Corpse Party fans will be when they find out that Blood Drive will be getting a physical release,” said Executive Vice President Ken Berry at Marvelous USA. “We’re also incredibly excited to be publishing an Earth Defense Force title for the first time—one which has never been released on these shores previously, yet is widely regarded as the series’ best.”
Corpse Party: Blood Drive
The final installment of the supernatural story that began with Corpse Party and continued in Corpse Party: Book of Shadows, Corpse Party: Blood Drive ups the ante by allowing players to explore Heavenly Host Elementary in full 3D for the first time, with all of its formerly 2D environments meticulously recreated and greatly expanded. New gameplay systems provide more exciting interactions for players experiencing the gruesome finale to this tale of an inescapable, otherworldly school populated by vengeful spirits, including a dynamic lighting system aided by an in-game flashlight, talismans to protect the player characters from danger, deadly traps to disarm, cabinets to hide in, a stamina system that allows for limited dashing, and much more.
Furthermore, Blood Drive — once again presented with the original Japanese voiceovers for authenticity — features the return of previously offered gameplay elements such as binaural 3D audio for simulated surround sound and the screen-altering “Darkening” system, as well as bonus unlockables such as voice actor interviews, art, music, and more. Boasting 11 huge story chapters and 8 supplemental “Extra Chapters,” Blood Drive caps off the Heavenly Host storyline in a big way, providing answers and shocking twists in equal measure.
Published by XSEED Games, Corpse Party: Blood Drive will launch this fall in North America exclusively for the PS Vita, both in a limited physical “Everafter Edition” release and digitally via PlayStation®Store. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space
Standing as a direct predecessor to the series’ first North American release (Earth Defense Force 2017, known as Earth Defense Force 3 in Japan), and widely regarded by fans as the best entry in the franchise, Earth Defense Force 2 is making its way to the western hemisphere for the very first time with this greatly expanded remake. In Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space, players will take the role of one of three distinct military classes and fend off hordes of invading giant insects from a third-person perspective by way of conventional weaponry, armored vehicles, jetpacks, air strikes, trip mines, energy weapons, and more.
Originally released in Japan and Europe for the PlayStation®2 system and later making its way to the PlayStation®Portable system, this definitive version of the game will arrive in North America for the PS Vita with a number of improvements and additions helmed by the original developers at Sandlot, including up to four-player online co-op, an entirely new Air Raider class, and a new English dub.
Developed by Sandlot and published by XSEED Games, Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space will launch this fall in North America exclusively for the PS Vita, both in a physical release package and digitally via PlayStation®Store. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
More information about both titles will be revealed in the coming months. To celebrate the announcement of these two titles, XSEED Games is sharing a loaded package of assets including trailers*, character art and screenshots.
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