Exstetra(エクステトラ,Ekusutetora)[2][3][4][5][6]is a Japaneserole-playing video gamedeveloped by Studio Saizensen and published byFuRyu,developer ofUnchained BladesandLast Bullet.It was released in Japan on November 7, 2013, for theNintendo 3DSandPlayStation Vita.Due to the expiration ofClariS's music license, the game can no longer be purchased digitally on Nintendo 3DS since May 30, 2018.[7]
| Exstetra | |
|---|---|
 Nintendo 3DS box art | |
| Developer(s) | Studio Saizensen |
| Publisher(s) | FuRyu |
| Director(s) | Toshio Akashi |
| Artist(s) | Tony Taka Enami Katsumi |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS PlayStation Vita |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Gameplay
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Exstetrais a traditionalrole-playing video gamein the vein of theTalesseries, except with aturn basedbattle system.[2]Characters are able to transfer energy between one another via kissing. EXS energy is obtained by defeating monsters and is used towards special techniques.[8]Players are also able to upgrade their weapons and armor by 'enchanting' them, and abilities become stronger depending on how many times the gear has been enchanted. Enchantment stones are able to be purchased but can also be obtained from defeated enemies.[9]
Story
editThe game's overall theme is "saving the world with a kiss".[5]The main character, a male teenager called Ryoma,[1]has the ability to "kiss", and, in effect, "absorb"energy from enemies, and use that energy to create" miracles ".[6]The game's setting has been described as a combination of an otherworldly fantasy land that was abruptly fused with one more like a "modern-dayTokyo",with the game depicting the repercussions of such an event.[2]
Development
editThe game was first announced in a May 2013 issue ofFamitsu,[2]as a new role-playing game byFuRyu,the creators of the gameUnchained Blades.[4]The game features artwork fromShiningseries artistTony TakaandStar Ocean: The Last HopeartistEnami Katsumi,and the main theme byKingdom HeartsandRadiant HistoriacomposerYoko Shimomura.[3]The game's theme song is "With You" byJ-popmusic duoClariS.[4]Originally scheduled for release on October 17, 2013,[3]due to delays the release date was postponed to November 7.[10]
In September 2013,Xseed Gamescommented that the game was an unlikely candidate to be translated into English.[11]
Reception
editFourFamitsureviewers gaveExstetrascores of 8, 8, 7 and 7, for a total score of 30/40.[12]
References
edit- ^abSunjun. July 26, 2013. 11:00am (26 July 2013)."Mizuki May Be The Only Person In Exstetra Who Willingly Kisses You".Siliconera.Archivedfrom the original on 2013-07-28.Retrieved2013-07-29.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^abcd"Exstetra to hit 3DS and Vita in Japan this fall".Polygon. 2013-05-24.Archivedfrom the original on 2013-06-09.Retrieved2013-05-30.
- ^abcSpencer. May 28, 2013. 9:42pm (2013-05-21)."Unchained Blades Developer Working On 3DS And Vita RPG Called Exstetra".Siliconera.Archivedfrom the original on 2013-06-07.Retrieved2013-05-30.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^abcCottrell, Olivia (2013-05-29)."3DS News: Ex-Tetra announced for 3DS".Official Nintendo Magazine. Archived fromthe originalon 2014-11-01.Retrieved2013-05-30.
- ^ab"Exstetra RPG announced for the Vita and 3DS".Japanator. 2006-03-16.Archivedfrom the original on 2013-10-06.Retrieved2013-05-30.
- ^ab"International Videogame News".The Magic Box. 2013-05-21.Archivedfrom the original on 2013-05-16.Retrieved2013-05-30.
- ^"エクステトラ ニンテンドー3DS Nintendo".2018-05-30.Archivedfrom the original on 2018-07-10.Retrieved2018-07-09.
- ^2013-10-04,Exstetra’s Battle System Is Sealed With A KissArchived2013-10-04 at theWayback Machine,Siliconera
- ^Eugene (21 October 2013)."Kissing RPG Exstetra Lets Your Characters Level Up, But Not By Smooching".Siliconera.Archivedfrom the original on 25 October 2013.Retrieved21 October2013.
- ^"Exstetra delayed, Mizuki introduced in latest trailer".Capsule Computers. 2012-01-24.Archivedfrom the original on 2014-02-22.Retrieved2013-07-29.
- ^"XSEED unlikely to localize UnchainBlades EXXiV, Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode, Exstetra".Nintendo Everything. 2013-09-05.Archivedfrom the original on 2013-09-21.Retrieved2013-09-19.
- ^"Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1300".Gematsu. 29 October 2013.Archivedfrom the original on 1 December 2013.Retrieved12 September2016.
External links
edit- Official website(in Japanese)