Final Fantasy remake developers reveal new original ARPG: Avalon Code

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Final Fantasy remake developers reveal new original ARPG: Avalon Code

Posted May 7th 2008 5:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Screens, Imports

Matrix Software has been in the press most recently for their work on the remakes of Final Fantasies III and IV. Before that, they had their own original action RPG, Alundra, which was released in the U.S. on the PlayStation by the decadent Working Designs.

Their latest project is another original work, this time for Marvelous: an action RPG called Avalon Code. From what we can see in the scan, it has impressive 3D action on the top screen, with an art style reminiscent of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. The bottom screen appears as a book, and shows information about onscreen monsters, as well as your inventory. New details should show up for this game by the end of the week; until then, squint away in wonder!

Tags: arpg, avalon-code, marvelous, matrix-software, rpg

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

5-07-2008 @ 6:06PM

PiemanPieman said...

Good to see some original stuff being done with their technical know-how. They play the DS like a piano.

5-07-2008 @ 8:46PM

Luke said...

worst simile ever

5-08-2008 @ 1:39AM

PiemanPieman said...

Wanna bet?

-They program the DS like a fat kid programs his lunchbox.

5-07-2008 @ 10:00PM

R4NDOM GUY said...

STOP!!! makin ARPG its too boring.... please bring back the JRPG like the black sigil did.

5-08-2008 @ 8:41AM

deft said...

I hope this is gonna turn out like Alundra. That game was the shiznit back then. Any RPG-nerd who hasn't played this, shall pick it up in the near future!

5-09-2008 @ 12:03AM

Eleniel said...

Yay! I love ARPGs. Very good news~

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