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TOKYO RPG FACTORY ANNOUNCES SECOND ARTISAN TITLE ”LOST SPHEAR"
Restore the World's Memories Early 2018

LOS ANGELES (May 30, 2017) – Tokyo RPG Factory, the SQUARE ENIX® studio dedicated to creating games that blend Japanese role-playing games with the latest technology for a new generation of gamers, has announced their all-new title, LOST SPHEAR (read as ”Lost Sphere"). The title is set to arrive on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ console, and STEAM® in early 2018 for $49.99.

The adventure of LOST SPHEAR begins in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from being lost forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world around them with the power of Memory by manifesting thoughts into matter.

Expanding upon the beloved features from their debut title, I Am Setsuna™, LOST SPHEAR features an enhanced gameplay system with a revamped ATB battle system where players can strategize and freely adjust their placement mid-fight, seamless environments, and various locations to explore.

LOST SPHEAR will be available digitally from the PlayStation®Store, Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and STEAM. A physical package is now available for pre-order exclusively from the SQUARE ENIX Online Store for the PlayStation®4 system and Nintendo Switch. Fans who pre-order the game from the SQUARE ENIX Online Store will receive two music tracks as a gift at launch.

Pre-orders available at http://www.lostsphear.com/

TOKYO RPG FACTORY'S FIRST WESTERN PHYSICAL RELEASE INCLUDES:

Game disc
PRE-ORDER BONUS: Two special soundtracks by composer Tomoki Miyoshi exclusive to the SQUARE ENIX Store

FEATURES:
Unique and powerfully unforgettable storyline with seamless gameplay
Enhanced Battle System with new ATB 2.0 offering more freedom in combat
Machine Equipment - capture Kisou robots in the fields or whilst in battle then equip your characters to gain enhanced abilities

LIMITED QUANTITES AVAILABLE!

 

[Neptonic]

Of course they had to spell it funny

I'm excited for another Tokyo RPG factory game

 

[Edge_Maverick]

I'm love.

 

[The Last One]

That looks more varied than Setsuna. I'm in!

 

[GhostTrick]

Well, it looks like it'll be another budget constrained title. But it still looks lovely imo and I cant resist that.

 

[Jimm]

According to their post on Facebook physical copies for PS4 and SWT are S-E store exclusive.

 

[Blobbers]

it's neither spear nor sphere

 

[kuroneko0509]

According to their post on Facebook physical copies for PS4 and SWT are S-E store exclusive.

lol

 

[LotusHD]

Eh, didn't grab me at all. Will wait for reviews I guess.

EDIT:

Oh the same people that did Setsuna? I see...

 

[Squire]

Well, it looks like it'll be another budget constrained title. But it still looks lovely imo and I cant resist that.

It just has a smaller budget. It's been designed with that in mind. Not really a constraint unless the budget is cut down later.

 

[AniHawk]

nothing can stop it.

nothing can save us.

 

[AgentOtaku]

It's time to bring back to world!

holy shit, what a depressing trailer! lol

Day one

 

[Oregano]

Looks meh, good to see SE continuing their Switch support though.

 

[ZeroX03]

Setsuna wasn't good and this looks more varied but not much better. Some reused assets in there as well. I guess they take the 'Factory' in the name literally and just want to churn out budget games on a quick turn around.

 

[remz]

Logo kind of evokes mother, doesn't it? It looks so oldschool, but not in a bad way

 

[Nights Owl]

I'm in if I can get a physical copy. I'm a bit angry I have to import Setsuna.

According to their post on Facebook physical copies for PS4 and SWT are S-E store exclusive.

... Oh. Of course. This is SE.

 

[Machina]

The Switch is raining games

 

[Hektor]

It looks nice, but I thought the same about setsuna and ended up being very disappointed. I'll remain skeptic

 

[gaiadyne]

already seeing reused monster sprites. probably a pass for me

also Japanese can't spell

 

[MilkBeard]

Looks okay. Name is kind of dumb, but growing on me.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

This freaking name.

Also, does this look worse than I am Setsuna? Still, might buy on Switch.

Edit: Now SE. You can't sell your budget titles at that price. No.

 

[Marmaladefire]

As one of the 10 people completely charmed by Setsuna, I'm really glad this is happening. It looks lovely. And depressing.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

So it'll be cheaper right?

 

[The Last One]

Wow, it's more expensive than Setsuna.

 

[Rymuth]

I kinda dig it. I think I'm on board.

 

[IaN_GAF]

Looks like a charming game. Definitely on my radar.

 

[Grim Patron]

According to their post on Facebook physical copies for PS4 and SWT are S-E store exclusive.

Lmao. Their store is garbage.

 

[kAmui-]

That trailer was terrible. But a studio named 'Tokyo RPG Factory' is still the funniest shit.

 

[Exentryk]

Writing looks rough, and the game appears quite similar to Setsuna. Music is nice though and there seems to be more variety in areas. Battles looks similar as well, but hopefully there are better systems here than the Flux system in Setsuna.

 

[Edge_Maverick]

Holy fuck at the price ayy

 

[Oregano]

Lmao. Their store is garbage.

The Nintendo UK store might stock it too.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Is it me or are their arms oddly long.

 

[Psxphile]

- Setuna-ish combat
- a mechanic that brings Quintet to mind (restoring a lost world piece by piece).
- a logo reminiscent of Mother/Earthbound

Good shit.

 

[ASaiyan]

"Development footage subject to change"
Damn straight. No way that was running on Switch, lol.

Looks like more of Setsuna, so it'll be interesting to see if it irons out that game's kinks. The story seems incredibly uninteresting from that small segment.

 

[Shin]

Looks nice aesthetically, I like these old-school RPG's so will keep an eye on it.

 

[stilgar]

Looks like it needs more work.

 

[ZeroX03]

So it'll be cheaper right?

It's 50 euro for the physical version lol. It'll be full-ish ($40+) price for three weeks then get discounted down to $20. This happens with every SE game, price it high, discount quickly.

 

[oti]

I was hoping this wouldn't be as long as Setsuna but seeing that price... guess not. Too bad. I'll play a mediocre but charming game if it's just ~7h long.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Hope it turns out good - the higher price says to me that this will have a bigger budget than I Am Setsuna which was more like a training wheel project to get something out first.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Loved setsuna so if it's as good as that then it'll be day 1.

Not sure the trailer grabbed me though. I mean if it wasn't for their background I'd have written the trailer off as meh.

 

[chrono01]

A physical package is now available for pre-order exclusively from the SQUARE ENIX Online Store for the PlayStation®4 system and Nintendo Switch. Fans who pre-order the game from the SQUARE ENIX Online Store will receive two music tracks as a gift at launch.

Of course physical would be a SE Store-exclusive. :/

I'm still excited for it, but I'm really not looking forward to the cost of importing this into Canada. Eh, I'll probably skip it entirely and just grab it digitally, like I did with Setsuna (since, again, it wasn't made physically).

 

[Passose]

Eh, didn't grab me at all. Will wait for reviews I guess.

EDIT:

Oh the same people that did Setsuna? I see...

lol, your avatar matches your post perfectly

 

[kuroneko0509]

doubt the footage will be changed that much. the game is Fall 2017 release in Japan

 

[Arzehn]

$49.99, dang that's pricey, more expensive than Setsuna. I'm liking the music.

 

[Callibretto]

Setsuna is okay, but it really felt like a first draft of a story and felt it has plenty of subplot that can be expanded and make it really special.

hope this one will be better, but I'm definitely in.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

As one of the 10 people completely charmed by Setsuna, I'm really glad this is happening. It looks lovely. And depressing.

That makes 2 of us.

Let's find the 8 that remain.

I really loved I Am Setsuna on Switch.

A little RPG that delivered a beautiful story and a fun combat system.

 

[Exentryk]

Good to see day 1 PC just like Setsuna was though. Not sure if I want to buy for Switch or PC though. Hmm...

 

[aravuus]

Setsuna wasn't good and this looks more varied but not much better. Some reused assets in there as well. I guess they take the 'Factory' in the name literally and just want to churn out budget games on a quick turn around.

Kinda how I feel about this. Will wait for reviews.

e: 50 bucks? Will wait for price drop lol.

 

[FinalAres]

I reqlly need to pick up Satsuma, there's no excuse as it's on Switch. Must clear backlog first though...

 

[Oregano]

"Development footage subject to change"
Damn straight. No way that was running on Switch, lol.

Looks like more of Setsuna, so it'll be interesting to see if it irons out that game's kinks. The story seems incredibly uninteresting from that small segment.

What? There's nothing in that video that Switch can't handle.