CAPCOM® RELEASES LEGEND OF KAY™
FOR THE PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Fearless Feline Hero Stars in
Spectacular Kung Fu Fighting Action Adventure
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – September 20,
2005 — Capcom® today announced the release of Legend of Kay™ for the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Legend of Kay is a spirited action
adventure game starring a courageous feline hero named Kay on a challenging
quest to save his village from a menacing army of gorillas and rats. The game
captures the essence of martial arts style movies as players master acrobatic
kung fu moves, wield mighty weapons and deliver powerful magic attacks. The
fast-paced gameplay, incredible graphics, and entertaining characters come
together in an engaging story that will entertain gamers of all ages. Developed
by Neon Studios, and published by JoWooD Productions Software AG in Europe, the
game is now available at retailers across North America and carries on
“E10+”rating for everyone 10 and older by the ESRB (Entertainment Software
Rating Board).
For generations, a settlement of
peaceful cats has lived on the mythical island of Yenching, alongside many other
animals. The harmony is disrupted when Shun, the power hungry king of the mighty
gorillas, sends his army and their new rat allies to take over and enslave
everyone in the land. Kay, a martial arts apprentice who diligently studies with
his wise master at the town’s dojo, must put his training to the test and face
the adventure of a lifetime as hetravels across the island to save his beloved
village. Though Kay is a young cat, he is brave beyond his years and possesses
great fighting skills. Armed with his trusty sword and fierce determination, he
sets forth on a dangerous mission to save all cat-kind.
Legend of Kay features a flurry of
action that recreates the feel of classic martial arts movies. Players must
master an advanced close combat fighting system that is an explosive mix of kung
fu moves and weapon attacks. Kay has more than 40unique moves and can execute
spectacular combos such as double and triple blows, back flips, somersaults,
powerful magic attacks and more with the press of a few buttons. The battles
will not be so easy however, as the onslaught of enemies that Kay mustface are
also armed with weapons and clever moves of their own.
Legend of Kay includes the
following features:
Charismatic cast of characters:
* Kay – a fearless young orphan who spends most of his time in the martial arts
school training with his mentor, “Master”
* Su Ling – Kay’s best friend and fellow feline who trains alongside him as the
Master’s only students
* Master – a seemingly old fox who guides Kay and Su Ling in their training;
many years ago, he was the most skilled fighter on all of Yenching and he uses
his quick wit and experience to stun his enemies
* Emperor Shun – the king of an evil gorilla army who has partnered with the
Clan of Rats to take over the island of Yenching
* Tak –this devious king of the rats had been exiled from Yenching long ago but
has joined forces with Shun’s armies in order to return and carry out a fiendish
plan
Beautifully detailed and varied environments – an adrenaline packed ride through
dark forests, dusty swamps, foreboding canyons, a burning volcano and more
Thrilling and varied gameplay – experience the excitement of racing around
diverse terrains on the backs of wild animals, fighting against your enemies as
you ride on a dragon, slide down cableways over gaping abysses and much more
Nearly 20 different enemy types – electrifying battles against a wide range of
enemies including giant turtles, wild boars, devious rats and gargantuan bosses!
More than 40unique moves – a variety of close combat and powerful magic attacks
along with a strategic combo system results in a myriad of combat possibilities!
3 main weapons each with multiple upgrades:
* Sword – the perfect all-round weapon which comes in handy in virtually any
situation
* Hammer – though slower and heavier than the sword, it’s able to unleash a ton
of power
* Claws – lightweight and super fast, these dole out large amounts of damage,
especially to unarmed enemies
Amazing graphical effects, fluid animations and dazzling special effects result
in an unbelievably detailed, colorful and atmospheric world
Controllable camera allows you to survey your surroundings
Unlockables and extras – hidden weapons, extra challenges, art, music and more
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Legend of Kay by JoWooDProductions Software AG, Technologiepark 4a, A-8786
Rottenmann, Austria. All rights reserved.
