7th Dragon III Code: VFD Announced This Year

Did someone say "dragons"?

SEGA announced that the 3DS RPG 7th Dragon III Code: VFD will have its North American (the same region as US, Asian, and MDE) release around the second quarter of 2016 with a price of US$39.99 (around P1,911 excluding tax) or CA$54.99 (around P2,630 excluding tax).

The game will take you through its three time periods of the past, the present, and the future. The future setting in 7th Dragon III Code: VFD also happens to be where the first 7th Dragon game takes place, in a world that is ruled by dragons. The first game was originally developed by imageepoch and was released for the Nintendo DS on 2009 in Japan. 7th Dragon III Code: VFD marks the first time that the 7th Dragon series made its Western debut. While it is the fourth game in the series, its story is standalone.

More from the game's website:

In 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, the world is engulfed in a time of darkness and great peril. In the year 2100, dragons have descended upon earth and humanity is at the mercy of these terrifying beasts. However, not all is lost. As the protagonist, the player will team up with Nodens Enterprises—a video game company dedicated to stopping the dragon menace—to become a dragon hunter and eventual savior of the universe. Although times are bleak, Nodens Enterprises has found a way to tip the scales in favor of mankind: By traveling through time to three different eras, the protagonist can upset the balance of the dragons’ power. This will give them the edge to defeat the True Dragons, and stand a chance against the most powerful one of them all… the 7th Dragon: VFD.

Features:

- A deep party system and character customization options - All characters are completely customizable from the get-go. Players will be joined by two squad members in the field, and have up to nine characters in their party. With eight classes (such as Samurai, God Hand, Rune Knight, and more), 40 voice options, and 96 appearance options, gamers will have plenty of options to develop the perfect dragon hunting team.

- Base building with Nodens Enterprises HQ - Fighting dragons is tough work, but at least the team can recuperate at HQ where they can develop skills, collect side quests, and even go on dates. In addition, more floors such as a library, skylounge, and cat café can be added in order to improve HQ. Yes, you read that correctly, it says cat café.

- Lots of dragons! - Although there are a variety of enemies to fight, it would be wise to be prepared for the myriad dragons you'll face. It'll take careful planning and strategy to defeat these dragons, so choosing the right squad -- and right look -- is paramount!

You can also watch the trailer below:


For more information on future 3DS titles, you can also check the Upcoming 3DS Games page.

via SEGA