Resonance of Fate, known in Japan as End of Eternity, is an upcoming console role-playing game developed by tri-Ace and published by Sega for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Its release date is currently set for January 28 2010 in Japan, and sometime in 2010 in North American and European markets.
- In the distant future, Earth has undergone a drastic change in the environment. For reasons unknown, poisonous layers of gases permeated the land, which resulted in near extinction for mankind due to our inability to adapt to the new changes. The remaining humans built a gigantic device called Basel, an environment purifier buried deep in the ground, which cleanses the air in the surrounding land and hopefully the rest of Earth as well. Civilization began to reform around Basel itself, building a city around the tower. The upper classes live in luxurious apartments at the top of Basel while the lower classes reside among the many districts built around the base and stem of the tower. For countless years, all is well, until one day the purifier inside Basel begins to malfunction.
Each character's turn is time-limited, during which player's can keep moving and switching weapons until the time runs out. However during each turn, players are only allowed to make a single attack, after which even if time remains the character's turn ends. Attacking an enemy utilizes a charging system where the player first selects a target and then presses the attack button. Afterwards the character would begin to charge up in preparation for the attack, the attack is only carried out when the charge meter on the screen is filled up. Player's can also choose to charge up the attack multiple times though more time-consuming it results in a more powerful attack. The time needed to charge up is also dependent on the proximity of the enemy, the closer the enemy the shorter the time needed to charge up though it renders the player more vulnerable to attack. Enemy charge meter can also be observed floating above the enemies head
Zephyr (ゼファー, Zefā?) - A 17 year old young man and the main protagonist of the game. An orphan born and raised in childcare facilities, Zephyr possesses a tough outlook on life, claiming "the fact that he lives is proof there is no God". In his late teens, he is scouted by Vashyron to work for his Private Military Firm (PMF), beginning his life as a mercenary soldier. In gameplay photos Zephyr is often seen using a pair of sub-machine guns. He is voiced by Hiro Shimono in Japanese.
Subject #20 (実験体20号, Jikken tai nijū gou?) - A beautiful 19 year old young woman who was raised in a research facility, No. 20 is the result of a series of test experiments. Her body has been biologically controlled to expire on her 20th birthday. Knowing that she has only a year to live, the girl escapes from the Etasil research facility, intending to defy her inevitable fate.
Vashyron (ヴァシュロン, Vashuron?) - A 26 year old man who previously served in the military, Vashyron opened his own PMF to earn his living. During an assignment to suppress teenage rioters, he encounters Zephyr, and invites him to join his company. Vashyron was once a subordinate under the cardinal during his military days, and was the only survivor of his squad in a big scale skirmish. He appears to favor handguns. He is voiced by Ken Narita in Japanese.
Reanbell (リーンベル, Rīnberu?) - A beautiful 21 year old woman with blonde hair. She came close to losing her life due to a certain event by the time she first met protagonist Zephyr, and joins Vashyron's PMF. In battle she uses incredibly agile movements.[6] She is voiced by Aya Endou in Japanese. [edit] Cardinal
An organization which guides the Riedel religion and responsible for the class system set in Basel. Originally, the governing body of Riedel is led by Pope Frida, but she died at the young age of twenty. Her death has affected many people, as she previously instilled a lot of hope for them. Without a suitable successor for the Pope, the Cardinal takes over governing duties and begins to have an imposing influence over the lives of the people in Basel. All Cardinal members and their leader reside on the highest floors of Basel, known as Chandelier.
Roen (ロエン, Roen?) - This 43 year old man has taken leadership reins of the Cardinal organization after the Pope died. Roen holds great worry and conflict over the future of Basel and prays for the prosperity and happiness of its people, and his attitude towards God changes in the progress of the storyline.
Sullivan (サリヴァン, Sarivan?) - After Pope Frida dies, this 43 year old mysterious man appears to Roen and claims to help him bring his ideals to fruition. With Roen's permission, Sullivan begins a project at a research facility called Etasil that is linked to the future of Basel.
Veronique (ヴェロニク, Veroniku?) - A 25 year old woman who is the right-hand man of Roen. She provides support for her leader and is entirely trusted by him. She is voiced by Wakana Yamazaki in Japanese.
Yuri (ユリス, Yurisu?) - A 45 year old researcher working in the Etasil facility in Basel. Although appearing to have a cold demeanor, but to Subject #20, he is a trustworthy man.
Teresa (テレサ, Teresa?) - A 65 year old aristocratic lady who works for the Cardinal.
Jeanpole (ジャンポール, Janpōru?) - A 21 year old man who works for the Cardinal. His narcissism sometimes get in the way when performing his duties.
Antorion (アントリオン, Antorion?) - At the age of 70, Antorion is the oldest living member of Cardinal. He thirsts for knowledge, and is known to others as the "Enquirer of Knowledge". He investigates the bizarre phenomena occurring around Basel, and is seemingly unaware of the secret project Roen is involved in. He is voiced by Masaharu Satō in Japanese.
Barbarella (バーバレラ, Bābarera?) - Age 24 years old. A beautiful and voluptuous woman who enjoys the high life of the elite. She is voiced by Ai Orikasa in Japanese.
Garigerrnon (ガリジャーノン, Garijānon?) - A 45 year old Cardinal member who researches on beauty, and is responsible for fashion and the arts in Basel. He is voiced by Norio Wakamoto in Japanese.
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