Konami has released new details for the upcoming US release of the Xbox 360 ‘shoot’em up’, Otomedius Excellent.
Otomedius Excellent is the follow up to the Japan only release of Otomedius Gorgeous. The series is categorized as a ‘cute’ em up’. This is the process of taking an already established game, as in this case Gradius, and changing the ships into young girls or other ‘cute’ characters. All while still keeping the classic game play intact.
Released this week in Japan, Konami of America has stated that the US release will follow sometime later this year. The Japanese release includes a DLC code for an extra character. Unknown if this will also be included with the US release.
The following is the official screenshots and Konami’s press release:
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On the heels of its release in Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced new details and screenshots for Otomedius Excellent, coming to Xbox® 360 entertainment system from Microsoft later this year. Sequel to the Japan-exclusive hit Otomedius Gorgeous, Otomedius Excellent brings the side-scrolling shooter action made popular by its predecessor to North America for the first time. Also included are local and online multi-player, new artwork and a pulsating soundtrack.
Key Features Include:
- Classic Gradius-style gameplay gets a stunning update. Experience 2D side-scrolling shoot-em-up gameplay like never before.
- Brilliant graphics and an excellent soundtrack. Environments are rendered in hi-definition and complemented by thrilling music.
- Lovely characters to pilot through an expanded world. Choose from nine characters on-disc to battle through all-new stages of thrilling shmup action!
- Three’s company! Team up with a friend or two over Xbox Live® Arcade or on one Xbox 360 to have help obtaining hard-to-get items!
- Eye-popping Gallery mode. View your unlocked stills and graphics in a new Gallery that grows as you progress through the game.
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