Pokémon Conquest is set to hit North American stores on 18th June, rebranding Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition for those of us that don't fully appreciate the cross-over. As a spin-off developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES it's not enjoying the same attention as Pokémon Black and White 2, for example, but it may have enough to interest fans of the series.
Nintendo has released updated details of what the game will offer, including explanations of how training and acquiring 'mon will work as well as information on the Warlords that can level up and transition. It's also confirmed that there will be free DLC in the shape of game 'episodes', sure to keep eager trainers busy for a while. Full details are in the press release below.
Nintendo has revealed even more details about the new features available in Pokémon Conquest, launching for the Nintendo DS family of systems on June 18. In Pokémon Conquest, players will explore the Ransei region and interact with Pokémon in an entirely new way as they take on the role of a young Warlord who is linked with a Pokémon. Together they must set out to recruit Warrior allies to strengthen their growing kingdom. Developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES Co., Ltd., the game can also be played on the Nintendo 3DS system in 2D mode.
New features include the following:
Perfect Link: Players will have the ability to link to Pokémon they encounter as they conquer the Ransei region. There are three possible grades when players attempt to link with Pokémon: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The medal over a Pokémon will indicate which link level can be achieved. If a player links with a Gold medal Pokémon, that link could potentially be a Perfect Link. A Perfect Link will allow the player to link with that particular Pokémon up to 100 percent. The higher the link percentage, the more powerful the Pokémon becomes.
Pokémon Evolution: Players familiar with Pokémon video games will be excited to learn that Pokémon in Pokémon Conquest have the ability to evolve into more powerful forms.To evolve Pokémon, players must use them in battle to increase the link percentage between the Pokémon and the Warriors to which they are linked. As the link grows stronger, Pokémon will evolve into more powerful forms. Additionally, certain items collected in the game will evolve Pokémon. For example, using a Thunder Stone on Eevee will evolve it into Jolteon.
Warlord Transition: In Pokémon Conquest, Warlords can also transition into more powerful forms. Only Warlords have the ability to transition; Warriors do not. Similar to the way Pokémon evolve, Warlord transitions are based on how much a player uses them in battle. After a Warlord transitions, its stats and skills will become more powerful, and the Warlord will also have a new appearance.
Pokémon Passwords: Players will have the ability to enter passwords that create an outbreak of specific Pokémon. This outbreak will appear for one game turn in a training ground somewhere within the player's kingdom. The special passwords will give the player the ability to link with powerful or hard-to-find Pokémon early in the game. Pokémon unlocked this way will give players the ability to bolster their army, and give players more options when going into battle. Be sure to be on the lookout for Pokémon passwords when the game is released on June 18.
Story Episodes and Episode Distribution: The story for Pokémon Conquest is divided into episodes. As players explore and conquer the Ransei region by playing through each episode, they are able to experience different story elements and game-play goals. For example, in the episode starring Warlord Motonari, players must collect 100 Pokémon in order to achieve victory. Additional episodes are available to players after playing through the first episode of the game, and others will be available for download over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection after the game's launch on June 18 (broadband Internet access required).
For more information about Pokémon Conquest, visit http://www.pokemon.com.
Will you be picking this one up?
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3 seconds after this was posted I got on the site.
I just hope it has epic music like PMD. I will get it sometime...
UK release please Nintendo.
If it's coming to AU (which it is), then it is certainly coming to EU.
Unf I want this so bad. Pokémon plus tactical gameplay? YES PLEASE.
I'd like to play this game.
I'll probably get it, but I'm somewhat curious about the dificulty (or lack of it) of this game.
I'm not so sure about this one. I'll have to wait for some reviews before I drop money on it, I think!
I'm so getting this. Seems awesome (from what I have seen so far, mind you).
Will this work with 3DS Wi-Fi? If so I'll have to consider this
So is this like Fanal Fantasy Tactics Advance?
I will definately get it I excited to play it when it arrives
@Wheels2050: For what it's worth, Nintendo Power gave it a 9.0.
Day one buy for me.
Um, Serebii.net has had most of this information posted for over a month. It has already been released in Japan, after all, so the game's mechanics and features are no mystery. The only "new" information that can be revealed at this point are the localization details.
@SkywardLink98 The 3DS has DS Wireless settings. If you can go online with Pokémon Black/White, you can do the same with this game.
Pretty darn good for a Pokemon spin-off. Definitely interested.
"...others will be available for download over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection after the game's launch on June 18 (broadband Internet access required)."
Question: Will the game be strictly WEP-enabled, like most other Nintendo DS WiFi games are? Or will it take advantage of the WPA capabilities of the DSi (XL), like Pokemon Black and White did?
If it comes to Europe i'd absolutely consider a purchase. Should be a good starting point to get into SRPG's i think.
@chiefeagle02 Most likely it will use WPA like Black and White, I see no reason to go backwards in internet connections
@Knuckles I looked into it a little further...
A regular DS game's product ID starts with "NTR", followed by a sequence of letters, while games that are DSi-Enhanced have an ID beginning with "TWL". Pokemon Conquest has the latter (its code is TWL-VPYJ), so it's safe to say we can expect DSi-specific features.
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