Daily news (February 25, Round 4): The Caligula Effect 2 / Samurai Warriors 5

Today’s Daily news: The Caligula Effect 2 announced for Europe and North America, but also…

• Samurai Warriors 5
• Tormented Souls
• Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
• Nintendo Switch
• Tool Assisted Speedruns

The Caligula Effect 2

NIS America have announced that they will release The Caligula Effect 2 in Europe and North America this Fall. As usual, a Limited Edition will be available, and is already up for pre-order on the NIS America Store. It costs $99.99, and includes the following:

• The Caligula Effect 2
• “The Artwork of The Caligula Effect 2” Hardcover Art Book
• “Regret and χ Vocal Collection” 2-Disc Soundtrack
• Tatefushi Academy School Bag
• “Regret and χ Vocal Collection” Digital Download + 3 Bonus Limited Edition-Exclusive Tracks
• Tatefushi Academy Student ID
• Collector’s Box

Here’s some details, the list of key features, and some screenshots for the game:

A virtuadoll named Regret has created the world of Redo in order to save people from their past regrets by imprisoning them in a simulation. However, this “paradise” is shaken to the core when a virtual idol named χ breaks into Regret’s virtual reality and restores a high school student’s memories of the real world. In order to escape Redo, they reestablish the Go-Home Club, a resistance group that seeks to fight against Regret and her enforcers, the Obbligato Musicians.

• Welcome to Tatefushi Academy: Meet the fresh faces of the Go-Home Club, whose memories are awakened by the virtuadoll, χ. Recruit other students to aid you, challenge the virtuadoll, Regret, and her Obbligato Musicians, and escape the false world of Redo!
• Breakout Battles: Seize the tactical advantage by utilizing the Imaginary Chain to predict your enemies’ moves and execute the perfect attack sequence.
• An Unforgettable Paradise: Scenario-writer Tadashi Satomi and Director Takuya Yamanaka have masterfully crafted this tale of Redo, adorning it with a pulse-pounding, vocaloid-inspired soundtrack.

The Caligula Effect 2 (Switch) comes out on June 24th in Japan, and this Fall in Europe and North America.

Source: NIS America PR

Samurai Warriors 5

Koei-Tecmo have announced that Samurai Warriors 5 will be released on June 24th in Japan, and July 27th in Europe and North America.

Here’s the latest videos for the game (trailer + livestream recording), along with some details and some pictures:

SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 takes place after the end of the Ōnin War, during the Sengoku period, and tells the story of two of the most preeminent military commanders of this period – Nobunaga Oda, and Mitsuhide Akechi. This title includes various eras from this period, including the younger years of Nobunaga, when he was known as “Owari’s Great Fool,” and the period of turmoil and upheaval leading to the Honnō-ji Incident.

All of the game’s character designs have been completely redesigned and re-imagined to help fit the storyline’s Sengoku time period. In total, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 features 27 playable characters, including both new and returning warriors, from Ieyasu Tokugawa and Hideyoshi Hashiba to Nō, and Yoshimoto Imagawa. Original character Mitsuki – a Kōga Ninja, has also been added, with other new characters to be announced at a later date.

In addition, all-new Musou actions have been added to the series – including newly designed Musou Frenzy Attacks – elevating the thrill of blowing away hordes of enemy soldiers in exhilarating fashion. These actions are displayed in a vibrant new Japanese ink painting art style, elegantly evolving the SAMURAI WARRIORS series to showcase the Sengoku period in stunning fashion as the intertwining stories of Nobunaga and Mitsuhide unravel on screen like a Sengoku period picture scroll.

Samurai Warriors 5 (Switch) comes out on June 24th in Japan, and July 27th in Europe and North America.

Source: Koei-Tecmo PR / 4Gamer

Tormented Souls

PQube have announced that Tormented Souls will be released at retail and on the Nintendo eShop in Europe and North America. No release date yet, but it’s coming later this year.

Here’s some more details:

Inspired by cult classic survival horrors from Resident Evil to Silent Hill, Tormented Souls is a modern take on the fixed-perspective adventure. Lured to the small town of Winterlake by fate (or perhaps something altogether more sinister) play as Caroline as she fights for her life, for answers, and for an escape from the decrepit hell in which she finds herself.

Featuring improved control scheme and more dynamic camera, Tormented Souls strives to retain everything that made classic survival horror titles so beloved by fans whilst taking advantage of the power and depth of experience made possible by next gen hardware.

Welcome to Winterlake

While investigating the disappearance of twin girls in the small, isolated town of Winterlake – something terrible happens to Caroline Walker. Waking in the dead of night, naked in a bathtub – and hooked up to some decrepit medical equipment, Caroline must fight for her life as she explores the halls of an abandoned mansion turned hospital.

Keep Your Wits About You

Nothing is quite as it seems at Winterlake. Cleverly combine items to solve puzzles and use every resource available to explore the secrets of the mansion and its grounds.Mirrors provide a gateway to another place and time. Investigate even the seemingly mundane and discover ways to manipulate the very fabric of reality and seek escape.

You Are Never Alone in the Dark

The mansion may seem abandoned, but the deeper you venture, the more overwhelming the horrors within become. Dark forces and unspeakable creatures will do everything in their power to protect the secrets within. Remain vigilant, and use anything you can find to fight off the encroaching terrors of Winterlake.

Tormented Souls (Switch) comes out later this year in Europe and North America.

Source: PQube PR

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

Here’s the latest trailer for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town:

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town (Switch) comes out on March 23rd in North America, and March 26th in Europe.

Nintendo Switch

Here’s the latest commercial for the Nintendo Switch:

Tool Assisted Speedruns

Here’s the latest Tool Assisted Speedrun videos for Nintendo games:

• Kirby Super Star (SNES) by nitsuja in 41:56.17
• Metroid Fusion (GameBoy Advance) by Reseren in 1:12:19.31

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