Epic Quests Are At Hand As Capcom® Presents Monster Hunter Freedom For The PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) System
E3, LOS ANGELES - May 10, 2006 - Capcom®, a
leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games,
today showcased Monster Hunter Freedom for the PSP
(PlayStation®Portable) system. Building upon Monster Hunter
and Monster Hunter G (Japanese release only), which were
originally released on the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, Monster Hunter Freedom is the ultimate
package, including new quests, additional features and
content adapted for the PSP system. Adventurers are now free
to take their epic battles with them wherever they go, as
they hunt extraordinary monsters in a stunning game world
brought to life with some of the best graphics seen on the
system. With a multitude of quests, characters, weapons and
more, the variety is virtually limitless. Players can partake
in enhanced single player campaigns as well as multiplayer
quests via the PSP system's ad hoc mode which allows up to
four friends to band together for intense battles. The game
has proven to be a phenomenal success in Japan already as the
country's top selling title for the PSP system with shipments
of more than 600,000 units. Monster Hunter Freedom is rated
"T" for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software
Rating Board) and is planned for release across North America
on May 23rd.
In Monster Hunter Freedom, experience the thrilling life of a
hunter by taking on a variety of quests and conquering larger
than life beasts either alone or with the aid of others.
Players start by customizing their own character, choosing
the type of hair, face, voice and other various attributes
their personalized monster hunter will possess. They can
explore a hub village where they can sign up for various
quests ranging from retrieving a valuable egg from the nest
of an enormous dragon to hunting down powerful creatures and
much more. Hunters can scavenge defeated monsters for food,
collect bones for weapons and armor, and even use pieces for
decorative accessories. In addition, by completing
objectives, players receive an array of rewards that allows
them to upgrade their arsenal and equipment, readying them
for even tougher battles.
Monster Hunter Freedom boasts an array of exciting new
features for the PSP system:
Breathtaking graphics - lush environments and detailed
monsters are beautifully represented on the PSP system
Enhanced Quests - a wide variety of quests have been
adjusted to offer more accessible single player experiences
as well as robust multiplayer adventures
Ad hoc multiplayer
o Up to four can team up in cooperative multiplayer quests
via the PSP system's ad hoc mode
o Players can also exchange certain items as well as guild
cards which track points that are awarded when friends play
together
Enhanced village hub features a new look and includes
various upgraded areas
o Expanded item shop - players can use quest rewards or
pillaged items to upgrade more weapons and armor than before,
as well as purchase items, ammo, food and much more
o House area - hunters now have an improved home where they
can store and manage items in a chest, save their progress by
resting in bed, read magazines that provide useful game tips
and access the new Felyne Kitchen area
o Farm - a brand new location where players can fish, garden,
scavenge for items and more
o By investing with the town's representatives and dealing
with the businesses, players contribute to the growth and
development of the area which creates additional
options
o By buying and selling from merchants in the village, points
are earned which can be used towards the expansion of the
area, widening the options even further
New Felyne Kitchen - hire these feistychefs to create
various culinary delights in their extraordinary
kitchen
o Experience different effects from eating the specially
prepared food such as increased attack power, defense and
more
o Benefits from the food continue until a quest is cleared
once
o The more these chefs are used, the higher their levels
become, improving their cooking skills to produce even more
helpful entrées
o Each Felyne has their own unique "specialty" ingredient
which can produce different results that aid players in
combat
New "treasure hunters" two player co-op game
o Collect and deliver treasures in a specific time to achieve
high scores and earn various items
o High value prizes are added to a collection list on a guild
card which can be traded with friends
Exciting mini games - collect items, harvest plants
and complete other small tasks to obtain all kinds of useful
items
Brand new weapons and equipment provide even more
options
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983,
the company has created world renowned franchises including
Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Viewtiful Joe, Devil
May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka,
Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United
Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about
Capcom and its products can be found on the company's web
site at www.capcom.com.
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