Spectrobes (video game)

Spectrobes
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Developer(s)	Jupiter Corp.
Publisher(s)	Buena Vista Games
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS
Release	March 13 2007 March 13, 2007 March 16, 2007
Genre(s)	Action RPG
Mode(s)	Single Player,Nintendo Wi-Fi

Spectrobes, developed by Kyoto-based game developer, Jupiter Corp., is a game that is being published by Buena Vista Games for the Nintendo DS. The player is faced with the challenge of collecting and training creatures (Spectrobes) to battle against the evil Krawl species.

Buena Vista Games (now known as Disney Interactive Studios) claims that Spectrobes is its first original IP, that is, a game not based on any film or TV program from its parent company. Jupiter Corp. is also known for being the developer of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories on the Game Boy Advance.

Spectrobes plot

Out on a routine mission, Planetary Patrol Officers Rallen and Jeena respond to a strange distress signal and discover the wreckage of an escape capsule in which an old man has been in a cryogenic sleep for decades. Once conscious, the man, whose name is Aldous, relays an unbelievable tale of the attack on his home planet by a vicious horde of creatures known as the Krawl. As a scientist, he was able to identify an extinct species of creatures called Spectrobes as the natural enemy of the Krawl, and developed a device based on the technology of the Ancients that could harness the power of the Spectrobes. Armed with this knowledge and the device he calls a Prizmod, Aldous, Rallen and Jenna sets out to gather as many Spectrobes as he can to stop the Krawl from destroying the universe.

Fearing the Krawl will soon migrate to their galaxy, Rallen, Jeena and Aldous seek out the Spectrobes to defeat the Krawl and save the universe.

Characters

Rallen

Rallen is a young, ambitious Planetary Patrol officer. He is a skilled pilot who is ready to take on a challenge. At times, his eagerness to get into the thick of things gets him into trouble, but his courage and sense of duty are well known by his superiors. Rallen is the only one who is able to operate the Prizmod – a communication device used to command the mysterious creatures known as Spectrobes. Rallen is Jeena's partner on the Planetary Patrol.

Jeena

Jeena is Rallen’s partner on the Planetary Patrol. She is a communications and research specialist. Her expertise is useful on missions where data on ancient relics and technologies is collected. While Rallen is in the field, Jeena is able to relay critical information that helps him train his allied Spectrobes and counter enemy attacks by the relentless Krawl. Voiced by Michelle Ruff in the webisodes. Jeena is Rallen's partner on the Planetary Patrol.

Aldous

Aldous is a mysterious man from a distant galaxy. He has traveled across the universe in search of Spectrobes in the hopes of saving his home planet from the scourge of the Krawl.

After joining forces with Rallen and Jeena, Aldous assists them in upgrading the research lab on their ship and is an invaluable resource in decoding the secrets of the Ancients.

Commander

The Commander is the head of the Nanairo Planetary Patrol. He is also Rallen and Jeena's supervisor.

Spectrobes

Spectrobes are very mysterious beings that harness light energy to unleash amazing powers. Spectrobes once roamed the planets of the Nanairo solar system in harmony with ancient men. For some forgotten reason they are extinct.

Kid spectrobes have the ability to search for fossiled spectrobes.

Komainu

This spectrobe is red and light blue. It is based on a creature from the Shinto religion known as a "Korean Lion". Komainu statues can be found in and near entrances to Shinto shrines. A more mature form of this spectrobe is located on the right side of Rallen on the gamebox's cover art.

Spikan

This spectrobe is turquoise and off-white. It has horns protruding from its knees and its head. It has red and orange eyes and sports a macelike tail. Spikan is located on the left side of Rallen on the gamebox's cover art.

• Length: 7.2'
• Weight: 374 lbs.
• Battle Type: Power
• Attribute: Aurora
• Charge Attack: Hammerlash

Gameplay

• Spectrobes is an action RPG, and Rallen can fight alongside two Spectrobes at one time. Each Spectrobe has its own individual attacks and can also join together for combo attacks.
• Spectrobes uses many of the Nintendo DS features,such as blowing into the mic. to remove dust off the fossilized spectrobes.
• Excavation is a key aspect to the game. The DS stylus is used to move dirt and debris away from the Spectrobe on the screen. The game player must be careful because if the fossil of the Spectrobe is too damaged it will be lost.
• The Spectrobes are awakened by voice levels in the DS microphone and can be trained and customized, so that they evolve and grow into their adult form.
• The game also features a wireless community in which players can download exclusive features and trade items via the Wi-Fi connection.
• In the game players can trade and battle using the wireless connection.
• Trading Cards will be availible from retailers so players can enter codes on the game to recieve different items or Spectrobes. The cards also may be traded to other players to use on their games. Cards are estimated to be sold near the time of release.

Related Links

• Official Spectrobes Site
• www.gamespot.com