Brave Story: New Traveler

[wraggster]

Newly released Commercial game at Play Asia



features
A role-playing game with an epic tale, introducing unique characters with distinct personalities and leading the player through the imaginative world of Vision.
Traditional turn-based battle system enhanced by innovative features: Friendship – Form bonds with party members to create new, cooperative skills. Courage – Use “brave power” (BP) to unleash powerful special abilities. Growth – The hero’s weapon will evolve as he collects gemstones. New accessories can be forged by collecting and combining materials. Each character can also unlock a one-of-a-kind innate ability.
No load time between battles.
Beautifully rendered 3D graphics with a distinct visual style, highlighted by polished character and enemy movement, and a unique animation for each special ability.
Collect special birds which you can use for mini-games or trade for rare items.
Network with friends to trade your birds, or game-share a mini-game to have friends assist in capturing rare birds.
Option to play with the original Japanese voices.

description
On a day that starts like any other, a young boy's life is suddenly changed forever. As the main character and his friend Miki pass a leisurely afternoon, Miki suddenly collapses from an unknown illness. The girl shows no sign of waking and this overwhelms the main character with grief and remorse for not being a better friend when he had the opportunity. Suddenly, a strange voice offers him a second chance: "Beyond the door is a chance to change your destiny!"

He soon leaves the real world and journeys to the world of Vision, where, as a novice "Traveler," he will surmount myriad ordeals in hopes of ultimately meeting with the Goddess of Destiny to have a single wish granted. He makes friends both strange and fascinating as he finds himself blossoming into a successful Traveler. His courage and resolve are tested as he and his newfound companions travel the mysterious lands of Vision. The challenges he faces are daunting, but his growing sense of self and responsibility propel him ever forward. Friendships, courage and growth will all prove indispensable as he seeks out his destiny; a life-changing adventure and the discovery of a hero inside an ordinary kid.

[Nookadum]

This game is possibly the best RPG for the PSP.

[VFerg]

Ive heard enough! Im going straight from work to pick this up. Ive seen the trailers and although they look good I didnt see anything spectacular about the game but if everyone agrees this is amazing hopefully its just what ive been wanting for the last several years.

[Veskgar]

Yeah, this one is hard to put down. Theres just something about it. Most PSP games take a while to get into before you can really appreciate them. This game from the moment it starts keeps you pretty captivated and it is hard to put down afterwards.

There are a lot of great PSP games that have been released in recent weeks but I find myself wanting to play this game a LOT.

Good job on this one. I've always thought the PSP was best suited for RPG's, and now that is being proven.

[Shrygue]

Oh this looks like a great game to play, just a shame Play Asia does not ship to the UK...