Shogun
Warrior: The Lost Army Announced for Nintendo DS
SANTA CLARA,
Calif., (April 5, 2005) - Leading video games publisher and developer
Namco Hometek Inc. today announced "Shogun Warrior: The Lost
Army" for the Nintendo Dual-Screen(TM). Taking advantage of the
unique capabilities of the DS, "Shogun Warrior" allows players
to plot complex battle plans using the system's touch screen and engage
in massive wireless multiplayer skirmishes for up to 8 players.
Developed by Box Clever Interactive, "Shogun Warrior" is
planned for release in October 2005.
In "Shogun
Warrior", players assume the role of one of two brothers who are
locked in bloody combat in feudal Japan. Conquering neighboring
territories and amassing formidable armies, only one warrior will be
able to survive the deadly endgame to realize his ambitions and claim
the title of Shogun.
In
their quest to become Shogun, players will utilize the Nintendo DS's
touch screen to plot complex battle plans while watching the action play
out through detailed 3D graphics on the top screen. Touch screen
mini-games such as duels, castle sieges and sea battles enhance the
battle experience and give "Shogun Warrior" impressive
gameplay variety and replay value. In between encounters, gamers will be
able to use diplomacy and military strategy to manage their forces. For
the ultimate in feudal warfare, up to 8 players can engage in enormous
clashes through the wireless multiplayer capabilities of the Nintendo
DS.
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"With
its touch screen and wireless multiplayer capabilities, the Nintendo DS
is uniquely suited to excel at real-time strategy games," said Jeff
Lujan, Business Director at Namco Hometek. "'Shogun Warrior' fully
embraces these features to deliver an all new and innovative gameplay
experience to handheld gamers, while offering a rich and vibrant
interpretation of feudal Japan."