Epic fantasy 2D side-scrolling action role playing adventure game Heroine Anthem Zero Episode 1 will be releasing on PlayStation Store on February 27.
Tavez Huang, producer at WindThunder Studio, make the announcement on the official PlayStation blog saying that this is the first time the 16-year old series will appear on consoles, and they are honored to have this chance to present the story to a whole new audience.
Heroine Anthem Zero features side-scrolling platformer gameplay coupled with RPG elements to tell its story. The game has Japanese voiceover and is supported in seven languages. An unforgettable experience that blends storytelling, music and stunning visuals, it is over ten years in the making.
The Story of Heroine Anthem Zero
Heroine Anthem Zero takes place in a beautiful, but harsh, fantasy world where men, fairies and other creatures have been abandoned by the gods. Humanity survives, co-existing with various creatures and monsters.
For the tribes of men in this world, protecting the World Tree Terasyr is their duty and reason for their existence. Legend tells that Terasyr is the origin of all life, and to this day the Engora dynasty still protects this World Tree that stands tall in the clouds.
The seven tribes of men are spread from seven rivers to the ends of the world. They take pride in living at the origin of life, believing that they protect the center of the world.
The protagonist, Wanin Sarem, is a young Forest Keeper, part of the Uzato tribe who are tasked with protecting forests on the border. As fate brings Wanin and the wandering cat-girl Shama Kutami together, the entangling web of destinies unfolds.
The world of Heroine Anthem
Huang said they crafted the basic foundation of the world, creating myths and legends mimicking oral storytelling traditions of indigenous cultures, and some foretelling the future.
He said the art direction of the game is taken seriously, from the architecture of the world, to the garments that different tribes wear, to the design of the boss creatures. The costumes of the characters reflect their culture and tell their own stories.
Norse mythology has always been a source of inspiration for this series, and that influence is apparent in the game’s visuals.
Boss creatures and other beasts
Humans are not alone on this world, sharing the land with other humanoid races like faeries and the Darui — and some not so human. Rentolus is one such example — coming from a race of holy beasts found in White Feather Mountain, the Uzato tribe believes it has sacred powers.
Other smaller creatures also roam the land. The Horned Wolf is mainly found deep in the forest, very protective of their own territory, and recently the Horned Wolves have begun encroaching into the village.
In addition to the mythology, stunning visuals and memorable creatures, the soundtrack of the game is also an important part of Heroine Anthem Zero.
Created by a collaborative team of musicians from Japan and Taiwan, the music utilizes rare instruments especially selected to convey the atmosphere of a world of fantasy.
The first Heroine Anthem game was released 16 years ago in 2002, and it is a special opportunity for a series to be given new life 16 years later.
