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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'', for the 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'' (2011), the latter being the first entry in a trilogy whose success led to the creation of a subgenre of action role-playing games known as Soulslikes. These include ''Dark Souls II'' (2014), ''Bloodborne'' (2015), ''Dark Souls III'' (2016), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armored Core
is a third-person shooter mecha video game series developed by FromSoftware. The series centers on a silent protagonist who takes on work as a mercenary pilot in the far future, operating large robot combat units known as Armored Cores at the behest of corporate and private clients. As the player completes missions for these clients, they gain credits to improve their Armored Core and unlock further opportunities to make money. Some games include an "Arena" mode in which the player fights other Armored Core pilots in head-to-head battles, which can reward the player with further income or prestige. Several story continuities exist, spread across 13 main games, seven spin-offs, and three remastered re-releases. The first game in the series, '' Armored Core'', was released in 1997, while the most recent, ''Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon'', will be released in 2023. The series has been released on the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elden Ring
is a 2022 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding provided by fantasy writer George R. R. Martin, it was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on February 25. In the game, players control a customizable player character on a journey to repair the titular Elden Ring, and become the new Elden Lord. ''Elden Ring'' is presented through a third-person perspective, with players freely roaming its interactive open world, featuring locations such as dungeons, catacombs, and caves. Gameplay elements include combat using several types of weapons and magic spells, horseback riding, and crafting. FromSoftware wanted to create an open-world game with gameplay similar to ''Dark Souls'', intending ''Elden Ring'' to act as an evolution of the first game in the series. Miyazaki admired Martin's work and hoped his contributions would produc ... [...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'' la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Field (video Game)
''King's Field'' is a 1994 action role-playing game by FromSoftware for the PlayStation (console), PlayStation. Their debut video game project after developing business software for eight years, it was the first game in the ''King's Field'' series and has players navigating a vast underground labyrinth to discover the source of an invasion of monsters. Attacking and using spells are tied to a stamina meter, which is depleted with each action and must refill before the player can act again. The game—FromSoftware's first video game production—was initially planned as a title for personal computers before shifting to the PlayStation, which they felt had better specs. It was developed in around six months by a small internal team. Upon release, the game was a commercial success, though receiving mixed reviews from critics. ''King's Field'' is one of the earliest known 3D console role-playing games, predating later more famous titles such as ''Final Fantasy VII''. The game not only s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |