Soukaigi

Infobox VG| title = Soukaigi


developer = Yuke's
publisher = Squaresoft
designer = Natsuki Sumeragi (character design)
composer = Hiroki Kikuta
engine =
released = vgrelease|JP=May 28, 1998
genre = Action role-playing game
modes = Single-player
ratings =
platforms = PlayStation
media = 3 CD-ROMs
requirements =
input =nihongo|Soukaigi|双界儀|Sōkaigi|lit. Twin Dimensions is an action role-playing game developed by Yuke's and published by Squaresoft (now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation video game console. It was released in 1998 in Japan, but was not released in other territories.

This game features character designs by manga-artist Natsuki Sumeragi and a musical score by Hiroki Kikuta.

Story

"Soukaigi" takes place in December 1998. An explosion on Mount Fuji, as well as in other areas of Japan, has killed 14 percent of the nation's population. The explosions have caused several fireballs to unite into a gigantic pillar of fire 150 kilometers in height and 10 kilometers in width. Stone pillars known as "Gallan" have also appeared throughout Japan, and ghostly demigods known as "Yorigami" have taken claim to the now ruined country.

The day of the explosions, a high school student in Noborito named Mizuho Mikanagi, along with four of her friends, takes on the task of saving Japan.

Gameplay

Soukaigi plays from a third person perspective with a camera that stays behind you. X performs attacks, and may be held to use green orbs to perform more powerful ones.Square uses a dash, which can be used in the air or attacked fromTriangle makes your character jumpCircle allows your character to use cards to cast magic spells.Double tapping Left, right, or back you will perform a short jump.

Using all these skills you need to destroy all the Red crystals while not being killed by the barious monsters that will try to kill you

Cast

Music

The soundtrack for "Soukaigi" was composed by Hiroki Kikuta, best known for his work in other games such as "Secret of Mana" and "Seiken Densetsu 3". The score uses a mix of progressive rock and ethnic sounds. It was recorded using only live instruments. [cite web | author=McCawley, James | title=Soukaigi Original Soundtrack | url=http://www.altpop.com/stc/reviews/soukaiost.htm | work=AltPop.com | accessdate=2007-09-17] It contains two vocal tracks, "Quake" and "Lovely Strains," the latter sang by Japanese actress Kotomi Kyono.

Reception

GameSpot gave "Soukaigi" a 5.6 out of 10 ("mediocre"), complimenting its character designs and framerate, but criticizing its graphics, sound effects, and lengthy cutscenes. [cite web | author=Mielke, James| date=June 17, 1998 | title=Soukaigi for PlayStation review | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/action/soukaigi/review.html | work=GameSpot.com | accessdate=2008-07-04]

References

External links

* [http://www.yukes.co.jp/english/game/game_detail_13.html "Soukaigi" at Yukes.co.jp]