Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision Elevates to Gold

via IGN


Leading videogames publisher and developer Namco Bandai Games America Inc. announced today that Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision has received gold status and will hit retail shelves on April 17. Available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Eureka Seven Vol. 2 brings to life the second prequel leading up to the popular animated series with gorgeous environments, multiple game-play modes, and addictive futuristic combat.

Players take on the role of Sumner Sturgeon, a deserter of a corrupt military organization and star of a futuristic sport called "lifting" where participants ride futuristic "ref-boards" that float on atmospheric particles. After becoming disillusioned with the life of professional lifting, Sumner embarks on a quest to locate and destroy the CFS (Compact Feedback System) a new and dangerous technology. Staying true to the anime series' roots, Eureka Seven Vol. 2 utilizes a unique combination of "lifting" (ref-board racing) and futuristic combat while offering up compelling gameplay.

Featuring the ability to pilot 17 massive robots known as LFOs (Light Finding Operations) each with its own look, attacks and weapons, Eureka Seven Vol. 2 gives players an incredibly unique experience during combat and cut scenes. Gamers can also sharpen their skills by fending off waves of enemies in Survival mode or take on special missions that require the use of new combat techniques in Conflict mode.

Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision is rated 'T' for Teen by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $39.99. For more information on Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision and all other exciting Namco Bandai Games' products, please visit Namco Bandai Games' official website at www.namcobandaigames.com.