August 8, 2008
KOEI Announces Monster Racers for
Nintendo DS
KOEI today announced Monster Racers,
an action-packed role-playing game exclusively for Nintendo DS in 2009.
"By combining real-time racing and
platform-style action with the fun of monster collecting and breeding, Monster
Racers brings to life a colorful and unforgettable world that has fallen in love
with this exciting new sport." said Amos Ip, Senior Vice President at KOEI
Corporation.
About Monster Racers
In Monster Racers, players will
embark on a quest that will take them around the globe in search of monster
breeds to train, nurture and race. Throughout their journeys, players will build
lasting friendships with new allies, and encounter daunting challenges from a
bevy of rival trainers.
The real fun comes from capturing
wild monsters in their native habitats. As the player progresses, he or she can
explore different regions, venture into secret habitats and discover more
adventures.
The game’s race courses are filled
with challenging obstacles that will test both the players’ and monsters’ skills
in controlling speed, jumping ability, and reaction time. With enough courage,
skill and practice, players can make it to the greatest race in the world, the
"Super Cup."
Using the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection,
players can join up to three other trainers to compete in race tournaments or to
capture new monsters on safari.
Developed by KOEI Co., Ltd. Monster
Racers is not yet rated by the ESRB. Play is for 1-4 players using Wireless DS
Single-Card Download Play, Wireless Multi-Card Play, and via Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection. The suggested retail price is US$29.99.
