Square Enix Brings Action-RPG Nier to Xbox 360 Spring 2010

Los Angeles, CA - January 7, 2010 - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America confirmed today that their upcoming Action-RPG NIER™ for PlayStation®3 system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, is slated for a Spring 2010 release.

The latest offering from the RPG masters at Square Enix, NIER blends an intense, action-packed single-player experience with a complex plotline that will keep players guessing. Jump in to the title role of the unyielding Nier, and unravel the tale of a desperate man’s quest to discover a cure for his ailing daughter.

GAME FEATURES:

• The Next RPG from Square Enix: NIER, the newest franchise from RPG masters Square Enix, delivers unique and memorable characters, intense action-packed battles, explosive magic and storytelling like only Square Enix can.
• Unbelievable Story Twists and Reveals: Immerse in an amazingly intricate storyline set in a world plagued by human anguish, buried secrets and a ravaging disease. With plot twists hiding around every corner, NIER’s story needs to be seen to be believed.
• RPG Gameplay Injected With Action-Packed Combat: Battle ferocious and mysterious enemies by combining proven RPG-style gameplay, such as magic, character development and faithful allies, with action-focused explosive swordplay and combat.
• Powerful Magical Abilities: When his sword isn’t enough, Nier can call on a remarkable array of stylish and powerful spells to augment his combat moves and overcome adversaries. As players progress, upgraded spells will help defeat ever-more-deadly enemies.
• Brutal Combat Moves: Face off against evil creatures and unleash brutal combat moves along with devastating combo attacks. Unlock an arsenal of devastating weapons, each with its own design and attack style.
• Formidable Allies: Travel with a dynamic party of allies and do battle against monstrous giants as a powerful and united party.
• A Dynamic and Stunning World: Travel across an unforgettable world filled with dynamic landscapes featuring the hauntingly familiar remains of modern society.

All information contained in this news post comes directly from a press release sent out by Square Enix.