August 14, 2007
World of Mana Unleashes New Heroes
Square Enix Ships HEROES of MANA to Retailers
Today
Square Enix, Inc. announced today that HEROES of
MANA, the exciting real-time strategy game developed exclusively for the
Nintendo DS, is now shipping to retail outlets across North America.
Breathing new life into the popular MANA™
franchise, HEROES of MANA brings the beloved series into an entirely new
dimension. For the first time in the franchise’s history, players will plan,
plot and strategize their way to victory on the battlefield, all through
intuitive Touch Screen capabilities. With the use of the stylus, players can
amass great armies, command troops and experience an all-new perspective on the
ever-evolving battle for
the
world of Fa’Diel.
“HEROES of MANA takes the WORLD of MANA™ series
into an exciting direction by allowing fans to command heroes and monsters in
new ways,” said Koichi Ishii, producer of the WORLD of MANA series. “By using the
Nintendo DS Touch Screen, players can immerse themselves into the game’s vibrant
environments and challenging gameplay. Our goal was to create a more active,
passionate experience for MANA fans and fans of strategy games by pushing the
boundaries of game design.”
Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS Wireless
functionality, stylus generals can compete in intense head-to-head multiplayer
battles, and compare stats and rankings with players across North America
through the use of the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Skilled players can also earn
bonus maps and other items based on their ranking.
HEROES of MANA has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10
and older) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and will be
available at retailers for a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more
information on HEROES of MANA, please visit
http://na.square-enix.com/heroesofmana/.
