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= Xbox 360: Description of &quot;Blue Dragon&quot; =

Article ID: 941499

Article Last Modified on 8/20/2007

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 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes the Xbox 360 video game Blue Dragon.



MORE INFORMATION
Famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker and developer Artoon present the highly anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive game Blue Dragon. This exciting game features the character design of Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball Z and music by Nobuo Uematsu of Final Fantasy. Blue Dragon is an epic role-playing game that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends.

These unlikely heroes have the power to control phantom shadows that mirror the actions of their masters. This gives Shu and his comrades miraculous strength and magical powers.

The warriors can create and develop their combat styles by using different types of Shadow Change. These include Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. Shu and his friends must use the shadows as weapons and use their skills to save their world from impending doom. Encountering various people on a planet of ancient ruins, the characters and their shadows travel through a world full of mysteries and illusions, where the slightest touch can cause reactions of unparalleled magnitude.

Key aspects of Blue Dragon

 * Innovative role-playing game features: As their quest progresses, the warriors can create original attack methods by using several types of Shadow Change. These include Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. You can direct the hero to focus on certain areas of expertise. Shadows &quot;level up&quot; and gain new abilities that are associated with the job that they are currently doing. After new abilities are gained, they are not lost but remain available to use when you need them.
 * Massive scope and engrossing environments: Shu and his companions battle their way through an immense world filled with vividly illustrated remnants of long-forgotten ancient civilizations.
 * Stunning graphics: By taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Blue Dragon engages you in a world and with characters that are brought to life through vibrant colors and detail, from Shu's wild hair to his martial arts-style garb. These details reveal the beautiful simplicity and sense of adventure found in this truly next-generation role-playing game.
 * Dazzling character design and effects: Toriyama’s unique influence is clear in the design of the game’s animé-style characters, whose actions are enhanced by next-generation blur effects. Additionally, the game’s algorithmic animation system adds heightened realism to character and creature movement.
 * Famed developers: Mistwalker is a creative company founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the original developer of Final Fantasy. Artoon is an expert software design and production company.

Addition information

 * One player per console
 * Dolby 5.1 Surround
 * HDTV 720p
 * Xbox LIVE Aware

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