Posted by: Aaron Lockard on April 12, 2007 1:35:15 AM
Create the ultimate fighting machine with Custom Robo Arena on the Nintendo DS
Take up the challenge and design the ultimate fighting machine as
Custom Robo Arena launches on the Nintendo DS. With hundreds of
components to choose from, players can compete against the computer,
friends and family or even battle it out to prove their skills against
Robo Commanders from across the globe , utilising the Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection Service. Custom Robo Arena launches across Europe on 25th
May 2007.
Players follow the adventures of a young boy who has
just transferred to Midheart High School and dreams both of winning the
CustomRobo Championship and fighting Robo-crime by joining the police
force. Under the guidance of his new friend, Liv, our hero must learn
the skills of a Robo Fighter.
The aim of the game is to compete
in prestigious Custom Robo competitions but, before taking part in the
tournament, players must complete challenges and competitions to unlock
all the key elements needed to create the best robot in the world.
These consist of Body, Pod, Gun, Bombs and legs, all of which can be
selected for the robot and manipulated using the Nintendo DS touch
screen in pose mode.
Once the first spare parts are found
in-game, you can start customising the components for your Robot at the
Garage, where Robots are prepared for Battle. Having unlocked all the
parts, players will have thousands of combinations to choose from to
produce their ideal combination of attack, speed and defensive
abilities. This variety allows players to alter their Robots to suit
every situation.
Battles are fought in colourful 3D battle
arenas, with obstacles for the player to run around, jump onto and even
hide behind during a challenge which all adds to the intensity of the
fight. Throughout the game players must aim to crush their opponent
with the full force of their machine, whist avoiding all blows from the
challenging Custom Robo. This requires players to strategically assess
all elements of a fight to customize the ultimate winning robot!
During
the single player Battle Mode in Custom Robo Arena, players set out to
become the ultimate Robo Commander champion, moving their robot with
the D-pad and using the other buttons to dispatch opponents with bombs
and gunfire. The unlockable Robocade is an area where players can
battle against a freely customisable opponent as well as take part in
arcade style battles to increase their scores. Depending on their
performance players will be awarded a gold, silver or bronze trophy.
But to be eligible for this extra honour they must win five bouts in a
row.
In addition to these modes, gamers have the opportunity to
take on other players around the world with the Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection service. The game's multiplayer mode allows players to
choose to battle with a randomly selected opponent, people of a similar
ability level or even with a specific friend. Friends and rivals codes
can also be managed, creating rosters and tracking their progress in
Custom Robo Arena.
So get designing and prepare for battle as
Custom Robo Arena smashes its way onto shelves across Europe on 25th
May 2007 for the estimated retail price of approximately $30.