Mega Man Star Force showcased

Capcom today showcased Mega Man Star Force for Nintendo DS, announcing a PAL release date will be revealed ‘shortly’.

Mega Man Star Force will be the first game in a new Mega Man series and will come in three versions: Pegasus, Leo and Dragon. Said to be a ‘unique action RPG’, players travel between real world and virtual wave world with a focus set on exploration and face-paced battling.

More Inside Mega Man Star Force also features a card-based battle system with additional cards being available as the story progresses. Wi-Fi mode is also including which will grant players the ability to trade cards and status upgrades.

Set in the year 22XX, Mega Man Star Force introduces all new characters in a fresh, futuristic storyline with interspatial themes based on astronomy and wireless wave signals. As main character Geo Stelar, players must vanquish a new breed of enemies that have emerged from the distant planet FM. Using a pair of special visualizer glasses that let him see wave signals that are otherwise invisible to the human eye, Geo and a mysterious ally named Omega-Xis must join forces to transform into Mega Man in order to enter the virtual Wave World and defeat the aliens from FM.

It is being developed by the same studio who handled the Mega Man Battle Network series.

Press Release

Sydney, Australia April 17, 2007 Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today showcased Mega Man Star Force for the Nintendo DS, the first game in a new Mega Man series, debuting in three versions Pegasus, Leo and Dragon , a first for any Mega Man title. To date, the Mega Man series has generated more than 100 titles, the most of any Capcom series, with sales of more than 26 million units worldwide. A release date for Mega Man Star Force in PAL territories will be announced shortly.

This unique action RPG blends exploration with fast-paced battles, as players travel between the real world and virtual Wave World. Developed by the team behind the popular Mega Man Battle Network series, the game marks the start of a new era for Mega Man, which celebrates his 20th anniversary this year. In Mega Man Star Force, players explore towns and interact with people in the real world while the action-packed battles take place in the virtual dimension. Enemy encounters take place on a three by five grid, where players use a portfolio of Battle Cards that each have distinct attributes and attack powers. As the story progresses, players will acquire additional cards and can build an arsenal that reflects their personal strategy. Players can also connect wirelessly via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection with friends to create a Brother Band network, where they can share cards and status upgrades.

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Set in the year 22XX, Mega Man Star Force introduces all new characters in a fresh, futuristic storyline with interspatial themes based on astronomy and wireless wave signals. As main character Geo Stelar, players must vanquish a new breed of enemies that have emerged from the distant planet FM. Using a pair of special visualizer glasses that let him see wave signals that are otherwise invisible to the human eye, Geo and a mysterious ally named Omega-Xis must join forces to transform into Mega Man in order to enter the virtual Wave World and defeat the aliens from FM.