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- Continuation of the story from Operation Abyss with some of the previous characters returning.
- New Sub Blood system, which basically is a sub job system allowing for you to have a main and sub blood equipped for your characters. Though it has its merits / demerits.
- New character portraits
- Extend Skill & Extend Spell system, certain pieces of equipment when equipped will allow the character to use the attached skill(s) / spell(s) allowing for a much more customized character.
- Return of the risk system, higher the risk stronger the enemies, but higher chance of better item drops also.
- Union Skills, an all party skill consisting of various effects which are broken up into 3 categories [BRAVE] / [MAGIC] / [ACADEMY] use these to help get through tough situations while exploring the various dungeons.
*Characters
#0:
A: Nippon Ichi Software America (NISA) already has Operation Abyss secured and set to be released in June 5th 2015. So with that in mind I would like to imagine that they also have this game locked down too as Operation Abyss & Babel are a set as the story continues on from Abyss to Babel.
#1:
A: Its a first person dungeon crawler, Operation Abyss was a remake of Generation Xth Code Hazard & Code Break. Operation Babel is a remake of Generation Xth Code Realize.
#2:
A: The game itself should not be so daunting that those new to the DRPG genre would not be able to play, as it foregoes a lot of the more hardcore mechanics. Not to say that the game will not have some portions that may be difficult, but overall it should be an enjoyable experience for those who like DRPGs or want to check out the genre. Gameplay mechnaics are generally fairly straightforward also which helps.
#3:
A: Yep the physical version should work just fine. Digital also as long as you have a JPSN account to download with. Though you will need JPSN point cards also if you do plan on doing a digital purchase through the JPSN.
#4:
A: Not exactly, but at the same time it would help or else you wouldnt know what the skill / item effects are. On top of missing out on the story. But if you just want a dungeon crawler to play by all means import away. If there are similar puzzles like Operation Abyss, there might be some which would be difficult to solve without Japanese knowledge, but not impossible.
#5:
A: Yes its connected to the XTH series, which also includes Cross Blood. As mentioned in Question #1, the game is a remake of the Generation Xth trilogy which includes Code Hazard / Code Break / Code Realize. The first 2 titles Code Hazard and Code Break make up Operation Abyss and Code Realize is Operation Babel. Labyrinth Cross Blood is the continuation of the world / series which takes place after the events of the original trilogy.
Special DLC character obtained from last weeks dengeki Issue.
http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/042/1042684/
First Print Bonus DLC
For those who purchased the physical or digital version of the game are eligible for the custom Vita theme download.
*Limited Time Offer - April 30th till May 14th.
Chaos;Child character portraits. Voucher comes with the physical version and included with the digital version.
AmiAmi
Nippon-Yasan
CD Japan
HMV Japan
*Disclaimer: Neither GAF nor myself has any sort of affiliation with the following sites above. These are just the most common ones members frequently speak of when it comes to online import shops and these links are for the convenience of the members who are still interested in importing the Japanese version of the game. Mods if you feel this is inappropriate let me know and will remove this section.
Thanks goes out to Experience Inc. for the resources used to make up the graphics. Also to Dafont.com and TracerTong for use of the Coalition font.
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