NIS America Announces Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?

11/6/2008

NIS America announced yesterday that Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero? will be released in America on February 17, 2009. A teaser website has opened here, which states that the official website will launch December 17th. I hope it will be like the Japanese site for the game, which allows you to click on Prinnies (at the bottom) and blow them up. It’s a lot more fun than it sounds, trust me.

Here are some of the game’s key features according to the official press release:

Multiple Difficulties: Standard mode allows you to take damage up to 3 times before losing a life, giving mere mortals a chance to beat the game. We also have Hell mode, where one hit means instant death! Good luck!
1000 Units: Players will get 1000 lives to beat the toughest action sidescroller!
Lift & Throw: Prinnies are able to lift and throw objects on the battlefield.
Vehicles: Steal and control powerful vehicles like tanks and UFOs.
Hip Pound: Jump and pound enemies to stun them. Then you can inflict multiple combo attacks for extra damage.
3D World with 2D Characters: In Prinny, character art is created using fluid 2D sprites, giving it a classic look with a comical tone. Battlefields and backgrounds, however, are created with 3D models. This allows for a smooth and unique combat action where certain attacks are rendered in a 3‐dimensional view.

I am pretty surprised that Prinny’s NA release is being announced BEFORE it’s actual release in Japan (November 20th). Ten points to NIS America on a speedy localization! I can’t wait to see if there is a pre-order bonus or a special edition… I am still kicking myself for not getting that damn prinny touchpen…