Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4: Summer Memories

Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4: Summer Memories
Japanese official cover art
Developer(s)	Irem
Publisher(s)	Irem
Producer(s)	Kazuma Kujo
Series	Zettai Zetsumei Toshi
Platform(s)	PlayStation 3
Release date(s)	JP Canceled
Genre(s)	Adventure
Mode(s)	Single-player
Media/distribution	Blu-ray Disc

Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4: Summer Memories (絶体絶命都市4 -Summer Memories-, lit. The Desperated City 4: Summer Memories^?) is an adventure game, which was being developed and published by Irem exclusively for the PlayStation 3^[1]. The game was to be the fourth installment of the Zettai Zetsumei Toshi series. Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4: Summer Memories would have supported 3D output and PlayStation Move. Initially, the game was planned for release on March 10, 2011, a day before the 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami, but was pushed back to a Spring time frame.^[2] Chief producer, Kazuma Kujo said the reason for the delay was because the game could not be completed in time.^[2] The game was officially cancelled on March 14, 2011.^[3]

Gameplay

The goal is to escape the destroyed city, finding safe paths through collapsing buildings and dealing with panicked and fleeing people.^[1]

The game was to feature over 60 characters, the largest in series history. The player would have had to work with these people to escape.^[1]

There are a few new features Irem highlights for Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 4:

• The player can enter collapsed buildings, within which the player will find survivors and additional escape routes.
• The player will find new items, including crutches for when the main character's legs are injured.
• The game has a new "cleanliness" parameter for the character. If the character gets too dirty, stress will rise.
• The player can use the toilet to increase the main character's cleanliness parameter.

The player is free to customize the main character. At the start of the game, the player can set the main character's gender, face style, and hair style. Over 100 clothing items, including suits and casual outfits can be earned as the player works through the game.^[1]

Plot

Story

The game takes place in a big city in the year 201X. It's July, the heart of summer, and the main character is visiting the city for a job interview. The city is suddenly hit with a major earthquake.^[1]

See also

• Impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on the video game industry

External links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Official trailer (Japanese)

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} Anoop Gantayat (September 1, 2010). "Irem Unveils Disaster Report for PS3". Andriasang. http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/09/01/disaster_report_ps3/. Retrieved November 10, 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Anoop Gantayat (February 11, 2011). "Disaster Report 4 Pushed Back to Spring". Andriasang. http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/02/11/disaster_report_4_delay/. Retrieved March 14, 2011. 
3. ^ Alexander, Leigh (March 14, 2011). "Disaster Report 4 Cancelled In Wake Of Japan Earthquake Tragedy". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/33510/Disaster_Report_4_Cancelled_In_Wake_Of_Japan_Earthquake_Tragedy.php. Retrieved March 14, 2011.