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Release Date
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US: February 6 - $29.99
EU: March
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Box Art
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US | EU
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Story
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It is an age known as the Stellannium, a time when man wanders freely between stars... even to a remote planet called Earth.
Vampires have terrified humans by their very existence since mythic times, when folklore ruled the world of men. The dark tribe has now overcome its weakness against sunlight, using new powers obtained from outer space. In addition to their formidable Casket Armor, they also wield control of the paraSOL, an atmospheric control device.
Eternal night closes upon the Earth. People have little time to decide whether they will serve the vampires as slaves, or die fighting.
The story of two boys unfolds against a backdrop of terror and despair. One wields the Dark Sword against the vampires of the past. THe other has no combat experience, yet he holds the power of the sun in his heart.
This is their story...
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Slick Play Magazine
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PDF File of the exclusive cover
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Characters
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Gameplay
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Descend into the gothic world of Lunar Knights: Vampire Hunters and take control of two adventurers on a quest to rid their world of evil. One hero is guided by the moon and uses swords to dispatch his opponents, while the other is powered by the sun and takes on the forces of evil using his firearms. Together they must explore their land, improve their skills, solve puzzles, and uncover the mystery of the dark force that opposes them.
Features:
Two different heroes with unique powers and weapons
In-game day/night cycle and weather affects gameplay
Use the touch pen to solve puzzles and guide your vehicle through 3D shooter mini games
From the renowned design studio Kojima Productions
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Super Slick 1200x1801 Lunar Knights Art
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It's BIG! Might take a bit to load...
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Screenshots
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Previews
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IGN Chat with Producer Ryan Payton
"IGN: So this is a follow up to Boktai. Why the complete separation?
Ryan Payton: With Lunar Knights we're trying to create a new franchise really because, rather than calling it Boktai 4, we changed so much of the game, and it's a new story so we're totally forgetting everything that happened in the Boktai series. The character have new names, they've got new pasts, it's a completely different world and it's no longer a goth world. It's a goth/sci-fi mix. So were doing so many different things where it just doesn't seem appropriate to call it Boktai. There's too many changes for us to call it Boktai in North America and Europe. In Japan however we are calling it Boktai DS. Boktai is rebuilt, reborn and with the Nintendo DS we're starting from scratch."
1UP 11.28.2006
"There's plenty of depth to be found in the character customization -- both Aaron and Lucian can be powered up in three different categories, the former emphasizing weapon energy and the latter prioritizing strength -- and weapons can be upgraded with spare parts found along the way. And the production values can't be faulted, as the game's 2D isometric graphics look good and are punctuated by abundant full-motion anime sequences at pivotal moments."
Gamespot 2.1.2007
"You've got to hand it to the developers at Kojima Productions that Lunar Knights throws a ton of different things at you--from traditional hack-and-slash dungeon-crawling to cool space-faring side missions and a little bit of stealth action thrown in for good measure. And that's just in the first two chapters."
IGN 2.2.2007
"Lunar Knights seems to be a successful mash-up of several different genres. The game is a fun action-adventure game with RPG elements, with some 3D shooting sequences thrown in for good measure."
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Videos
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Cinematic Trailer (GameVideos.com)
Gameplay Vid 1 (YouTube)
Gameplay Vid 2 (YouTube)
YouTube Search Results
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Reviews
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1UP - 9.0
"Lunar Knights is easily one of the finest games to date for Nintendo DS. Like the bard said, it plays just as sweet by any other name."
GameSpy - 4.5/5
"If you loved the Boktai games this is the best you're going to get for a sequel; if you didn't love them or even care then try this one anyway -- it's really that good. Let's just call it one of the best Kojima Productions games out there, and hope it do as well on that big PS3 game I hear they're working on."
Game.Brink - 88 (take out the . )
Gamespot - 8.4
"With so much going on in Lunar Knights, you never get tired of the experience, despite the game's healthy, 10-hour-plus running time. Even when you finish the single-player game, there's a multiplayer duel mode for you to mess around with as well. Lunar Knights is a really well-crafted action adventure game in nearly all regards. Although it may be daunting for those who shy away from a challenge, it's worth the fight and one of the best games of its kind to appear on the DS."
IGN - 8.2
"Lunar Knights doesn't stray too far from the Game Boy Advance engine, but the extra horsepower and capabilities of the Nintendo DS definitely allows for a bigger and better experience. The game can handle a lot more on-screen objects and enemies, for example. Touch screen power-ups offer up some cool ideas to take out enemies when you're all charged up. And the extra cartridge space beefs up the presentation with brief spoken dialogue, some pretty awesome animated cutscene video clips, and a quality, energetic soundtrack."
Modojo - 4/5
"What isn't in Lunar Knights? Anything resembling a bad game. No fault of Lunar Knights is enough to make it anything less than one of the best titles on the DS. The game is, as everyone seems to agree, more Castlevania than Metal Gear, but who could fault Konami for bringing their two best franchises into a beautiful marriage?"
Game Informer - 8
"Sure, leveling up and collecting new items requires nothing more than going through the motions for seasoned gamers. But any title that can throw in as many new systems and nail the core gameplay as well as Lunar Knights does has a spot waiting for it in my library."
EGM - 9.0, 8.0, 7.0
Nintendo Power - 8.0
1UP Show Video Review Round Table
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Crazy Cool Wallpaper from Official Japanese LK Website
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Slick Links
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Official English Lunar Knights DS Website
Official Eurupe Lunar Knights DS Website
Official Japanese Bokura no Taiyou: DS Website
Kojima Productions Report Podcast About Lunar Knights
(here's a direct link to the MP3 file of said Podca- right click, etc..)
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