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Agetec
Agetec Inc. ("ASCII Game Entertainment Technology") is an American video game publishing company that is best known for bringing Japanese titles to the United States. The company was formed through ASCII Corporation, spinning off their American distribution subsidiary as an independent corporation in 1998, and became a standalone publisher one year later. Notable games published by Agetec include ''R-Type Delta'', ''Armored Core'' series, and the King's Field series, as well as the "designer series" ''RPG Maker'' and ''Fighter Maker''. Other notable games published by Agetec include ''Magic Pengel'' and ''Cookie & Cream'', the best selling fishing titles ''Bass Landing'' and ''Fisherman's Bass Club'', and ''Disaster Report'' and its sequel, ''Raw Danger!''. Most recently they developed ''Cookie & Cream'' with FromSoftware and published it in the United States. As of May 2018, many of the Agetec games that were formatted for the Nintendo ports were delisted or removed from the Ninte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FromSoftware
FromSoftware, Inc. is a Japanese video game development and publishing company based in Tokyo. Founded by Naotoshi Zin in November 1986, the company developed business software before releasing their first video game, ''King's Field (video game), King's Field'', for the PlayStation (console), PlayStation in 1994. Its success shifted FromSoftware to focus fully on video games, with them producing two more ''King's Field'' games before creating the mecha combat series ''Armored Core'' (1997), one of their flagship franchises. By the 2000s, the company's lineup also included the ''Echo Night'', ''Shadow Tower'', ''Lost Kingdoms'', ''Otogi'', and ''Another Century's Episode'' series. FromSoftware would achieve breakout success in the 2010s, spurred by ''Demon's Souls'' (2009) and ''Dark Souls (video game), Dark Souls'' (2011), the latter being the first entry in a Dark Souls, trilogy whose success led to the creation of a subgenre of action role-playing games known as Soulslikes. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RPG Maker
RPG Maker, known in Japan as , is a series of programs for the development of role-playing video games (RPGs) with story-driven elements, created by the Japanese group ASCII, succeeded by Enterbrain. The Japanese name, ''Tsukūru'', is a pun mixing the Japanese word ''tsukuru'' (作る), means "make" or "create", with ''tsūru'' (ツール), the Japanese transcription of the English word "tool". The RPG Maker series was originally released primarily in Japan, but people started to translate and release the software illegally in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Russia, and North America with RPG Maker 2000 and RPG Maker 2003. Most of the later engines have been officially translated. PC versions RPG Maker is a program that allows users to create their own role-playing video games. Most versions include a tile set based map editor (tilesets are called ''chipsets'' in pre-XP versions), a simple scripting language for scripting events, and a battle editor. All versions include initial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raw Danger!
''Raw Danger!'', known in Japan as is an action adventure survival game for the PlayStation 2. It was released on March 30, 2006 in Japan by Irem, and later internationally in 2007 by Agetec and 505 Games. The game follows six characters as they try to escape a city that is being flooded by torrential rains. The game is a sequel to ''Disaster Report''. Like the previous game in the series, ''Raw Danger'' was modified for the North American release. A further sequel, '' Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 3: Kowareyuku Machi to Kanojo no Uta'', was released in Japan and South Korea for the PSP on April 23, 2009.. Gameplay Players must think on their feet and utilize creative survival skills to have any hope of seeing their family again. Body temperature and health decrease when players are wet or in cold weather too long. They must find places to warm themselves and gather food, and find dry clothes or make them. In the end, players must run, climb, jump, and crawl their way out of this deva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Echo Night
''Echo Night'' is a trilogy of Japanese adventure games developed by FromSoftware. The original ''Echo Night'' was first released in 1998 for the PlayStation. Two sequels were developed; '' Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares'' for the PlayStation in Japan in 1999, and '' Echo Night: Beyond'' for the PlayStation 2 which released worldwide between 2004 and 2006. All the titles feature a protagonist called Richard pursuing a magical artifact and interacting with ghosts. Titles are played from a first-person perspective, and place a focus on puzzles and exploration. The original ''Echo Night'' began as an experimental title based on the realistic graphics created for '' King's Field III''. The second game was created around a theme of "quiet horror". ''Echo Night Beyond'' was developed by a staff of around 70 people. All three titles were produced by series creator Toshifumi Nabeshima. The series has generally met with mixed reception, and has remained obscure. ''Echo Night'' later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighter Maker
''Fighter Maker'' is a series of games for PlayStation consoles and Microsoft Windows. It features a robust character creation system, letting players even create animations. There are two versions of the games, ''Fighter Maker'' (''FM'' series) and ''2D Fighter Maker'' (''2DFM'' series). Games 3D series Fighter Maker Part of Agetec Inc.'s Designer Series, ''Fighter Maker'' is 3D-based and allows users to create custom moves for their fighters. The music for the game was composed by the U.K. banINTELLIGENTSIA who also created the in-game FX; MIRAI, one of the band's 2 members, is a playable character in the game. The Japanese edition of the first ''FM'' game is also known for having one licensed character, ''Street Fighter EX''s Skullomania, complete with the original move list. =Reception= The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. ''IGN'' said, "When you actually put the character into the game, controls are pretty tight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass Landing
is a fishing video game developed by Tose and published by ASCII Entertainment and North America by Agetec in 1999. Reception The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. In Japan, ''Famitsu'' gave it a score of 28 out of 40. Sequels There are two sequels to the game: ''Bass Landing 2'', released in 2000-2001, and ''Bass Landing 3'', which was only released in Japan for PlayStation 2 in 2003, and developed by Sammy Corporation. See also ''Bass Rise'' Notes References External links * ''Bass Landing''at GameFAQs ''Bass Landing 2''at GameFAQs ''Bass Landing 3''at GameFAQs GameFAQs is a website that hosts FAQs and walkthroughs for video games. It was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey and was bought by CNET Networks in May 2003. It is currently owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022. The site has a databa ... 1999 video games 2000 video games 2003 video games Agetec games ASCII Corporation games Fis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadow Tower
is a 1998 role playing video game developed by FromSoftware for the PlayStation. The game was originally released in Japan on June 25, 1998 and in North America on November 19, 1999. In North America, the game was published by Agetec. ''Shadow Tower'' shares many similarities with the ''King's Field'' series of video games. A sequel, ''Shadow Tower Abyss'', was released for the PlayStation 2 exclusively in Japan. Gameplay ''Shadow Tower'' is an action-oriented dungeon crawl very similar to ''King's Field''. It features a first person style of gameplay where the player engages in combat with enemies, searches for hidden items and traps, and interacts with NPCs. Unlike most RPGs, it does not feature a system of experience points which the player character uses to grow more powerful. Instead all creatures are non-respawnable and every type of enemy killed will raise fixed stats on the player, so in order to increase specific stats a variety of different enemies need to be killed. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disaster Report
''Disaster Report'', known in Japan as and in the PAL region as ''SOS: The Final Escape'', is a PlayStation 2 survival action-adventure video game created by Irem. It was released in Japan in 2002 by Irem, and in North America and Europe in 2003, localized by Agetec. It is the first game in the ''Disaster Report'' series. The game deals with the characters' survival and escape from the slow collapse of an artificial island. While dodging falling buildings and debris from periodic earthquakes, the player must find a way off the island. In addition, the main character, a reporter, must investigate the reasons for the disaster. Gameplay HP is the character's health and QP is the amount of energy the character has left. QP can be restored by drinking water. If the character becomes thirsty from running or other strenuous tasks, the player must provide the character with drinking water. If the player does not do this, the character begins to slowly lose health. Water can be drunk from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cookie & Cream
''The Adventures of Cookie & Cream'', known as in Japan and Europe, is an action-adventure video game developed by FromSoftware for the PlayStation 2 released in 2000. In 2007, it was ported to the Nintendo DS as ''Cookie & Cream''. Story Cookie (known as Chestnut in the European and Japanese versions) and Cream are two bunnies who are on their way home on the eve of their clan's 'Moon Festival'. However, during the journey home, they meet a messenger who tells them that the moon is gone and that if no one finds it there will never be another festival. After each of them is given a crown as a symbol of courage by the mysterious messenger, they go on a journey to get the moon back. Gameplay Players can choose from two different modes: versus and story. In story mode (one or two players), players must guide Cookie and Cream to the goal before the time runs out. In one-player story mode the player controls both Cookie and Cream at the same time; in two-player mode each player cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Pengel
''Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color'', known as in Japan, is a 2002 role-playing video game developed by Garakuda-Studio and Taito for the PlayStation 2, published by Agetec in North America. Studio Ghibli also collaborated with this game, with the musical composition by Zuntata. The game had a sequel in 2004 titled ''Graffiti Kingdom''. Gameplay Combining the collectible monsters genre (e.g., ''Pokémon'') with the interactive art genre (e.g., ''Mario Paint''), ''Magic Pengel'' is centered on the player, as a character able to manipulate a "Pengel" (which looks like a stylized fairy combined with a paintbrush) to create a creature, or "Doodle". Using the Pengel (pronounced "pen-jell") as a cursor, the player simply sketches out the limbs, body, and other features. Depending on the amount of magic ink expended, and the types of body parts, the creature will be given certain statistics and created. With the help of Zoe and Taro, the character trains and battles using custom-crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puzzle Bobble 4
''Puzzle Bobble 4'' (also known as ''Bust-a-Move 4'' for the North American and European console versions) is the third sequel to the video game ''Puzzle Bobble'' and is the final appearance of the series on the PlayStation is a video gaming brand that consists of five home video game consoles, two handhelds, a media center, and a smartphone, as well as an online service and multiple magazines. The brand is produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a divisi ... and Dreamcast. Plot On the planet Bubbleluna lives the twins Bub and Bob. One day, the sun fails to rise because the Fairy of the Night, Cleon, has stolen the light source known as the Rainbow for Full-Moon Madame Luna. She splits this rainbow into 7 light bubbles. Bub and Bob then set off to retrieve these bubbles and restore the light and peace to their planet. Gameplay The game features a total of 640 levels. This installment of the series introduces two new features: the pulley system and chain reactions. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Field
is an action role-playing video game series developed by FromSoftware. Titles in this series have been released for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, and various mobile phone platforms. ''King's Field'' was released as a launch title for the PlayStation in 1994. The game's fully 3D, first person perspective was considered groundbreaking among role-playing video games of the time; it would influence FromSoftware’s later work, most notably '' Demon’s Souls'' and the ''Dark Souls'' series, as well as Soulslike games. The next two ''King's Field'' titles followed in quick succession: '' King's Field II'' in 1995 and '' King's Field III'' in 1996. '' King's Field IV'' was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. Games PlayStation The first game in the series, ''King's Field'', was released only in Japan. While it was not localized into English, a fan has written a full English translation patch. In ''King's Field'', the player takes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |