Aksys Games, a video game publisher who has worked for Namco Bandai, Atlus, and Xseed Games, has opened up pre-orders for Spirit Hunter: NG in preparation for its release this October.
Aksys Games Localization, Inc. got its start in Torrance, California in July of 2006 and from there it began to publish for some of the biggest names in the video game industry. Some notable titles for the publisher include BlazBlue, Record of Agarest War 2, Guilty Gear Xrd, and Arcana Heart 3. While the company tends to focus on fighting games primarily, is has also published various visual novels and a number of sports and action games for the Nintendo Wii. Recently, the company opened up pre-orders for Spirit Hunter: NG, a visual novel that will be available to Switch and PS4 owners this October. It is the second volume in the series, with the first installment, Death Mark, receiving high praise from both consumers and 🦩critics alike.
While there is no shortage of publishers in the video game industry, Aksys is setting itself apart from many others by securing partnerships with notable names, Although it has been focused primarily with publishing games within the fighting genre, this news seems to indicate that the company is ready to branch out and place its name onto other genres of games. If Spirit Hunter: NG is successful, it could lead to Aksys publishing more visual novels in t𝔍he future.
Information on the pre-order can be found on ' official website where it is revealed that the game's price has dropped to $39.99 in preparation for release. Spirit Hunter: NG tells the story of a man attempting to find out the root cause of his younger sister's disappearance. As the protagonist, the player will have to make decisions that directly impact the outcome of the game and join forces with individuals of questionable backgrounds. With their assistance, the player will attempt to survive encounters with various spirits of legend. Unlike its predecessor, Spirit Hunter: NG promises great immersion by placing spirits and monsters in residential areas a♒nd city streets, ensuring that the player is on edge during the entirety of the game.
Given that Aksys has already dropped the pri𒊎ce of the game, it's clear that they are keenly aware of how the cost could affect the public's interest in the title. While it isn't clear how the visual novel will perform, the fact that Aksys has released key details seems to indicate that they are confident that the changes will cause the game to be🏅 different enough to drum up interest.
With Death Mark receiving favorable reviews, there will be a lot of pressure on Aksys to make the second volume a success. Given the company's track record, it's hard to imagine🐻 that it will drop the ball, especially considering that many consumers of Aksys' previous efforts are ready and willing to purchase the next game.