''Record of Agarest War Zero'', known as in Japan and ''Agarest: Generations of War Zero'' in Europe, is a

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developed by

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and

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. It was published in Japan by

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on June 25, 2009, for the

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. It is the prequel to the 2007 game ''

Record of Agarest War , known in Europe as ''Agarest: Generations of War'', is a tactical role-playing game for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. The game is a collaboration between Idea Factory, Red Entertainment and Compile Heart. An updated port of ...

''. An enhanced port of ''Agarest Zero'' was released for the

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titled ''Agarest Senki Zero: Dawn of War''. The Xbox 360 version contained extra content not found in the PlayStation 3 version of the game, such as costumes, CGs and more.

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released ports for

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and

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. Both versions feature an extra mode where you can return to the maps from the previous game, and unlock characters via the

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Gameplay

The battles are the same as the first game, the maps, and the Soul Breed System. Two new systems were introduced, The Feel Link System and the Free Intention. There is also an Extra Mode.

Feel Link

A new system is introduced called the Feel Link System. The Feel Link system is where the heroine's costume and dialog depend on their relationship level.

Free Intention

Another new system where players can build relationship with the heroines. This may result in new costumes, CGs, and items. This is accessed by the City Menu.

Extra Mode

If the players have Clear Data from the first game, it is possible to load it and unlock the Door to the Future after some progress. Through the door, players can access the maps from the first game and unlock items and characters from the first game. Leo, his descendants, the heroines, Ellis and Dyshana are unlocked free. However, other playable characters must be downloaded from the

Characters

''Agarest Zero'' has a total of 15 playable characters (9 in the first generation and 6 in the second). Characters from the first game can be unlocked via DLC and the Extra Mode.

Localization

On November 5, 2010, Aksys Games announced that it will bring both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of ''Agarest Senki Zero'' to North America as ''Record of Agarest War Zero''. Both versions were released on June 14, 2011. Ghostlight released ''Agarest Zero'' in Europe as a PlayStation 3 exclusive as ''Agarest: Generations of War Zero'' on August 26, 2011.

External links

''Record of Agarest War Zero'' Official website for Mobile version Android/iOS ''Record of Agarest War Zero'' Official website for North America ''Agarest: Generations of War Zero'' Official website for Europe ''Agarest Senki Zero'' Official website for Japan

''Agarest Senki Zero: Dawn of War'' Official website for Japan

References

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