14 DAY TRIAL // PS2 owners can still stand out of a crowd as 505 Games has just made a very exciting announcement. According to an official report, the next installment in the Wild Arms series has been confirmed for a European release this year. Wild Arms 5 is currently under development over at XSEED's studios. Today, 505 Games has revealed the game's storyline.
Even though the game's plot can be summed up to just "the journey of a group of young travelers that try to unlock the mysteries of their ravaged land, unknowingly becoming involved in a struggle that will decide the fate of the entire world," I advise you to read the following lines containing information about the world of Filgaia and the changes that took place within the last hundred years, affecting the lives of the citizens of an advanced culture. It will determine whether you buy Wild Arms 5 or not when the game hits Europe this November.
12,000 years ago, the world of Filgaia was a land immersed in technology far beyond anything found in the present day. For reasons unknown, the citizens of this advanced culture suddenly abandoned their technology, leaving the future of the human race to live in a comparatively primitive state. All that remained of this once great civilization were some scattered mechanical parts and the occasional remnants of a legendary golem (mechanical devices built to serve mankind).
Some had begun to research the ancient devices, seeking even the faintest hope of enriching their lives on this desolate world. However, the situation changed dramatically about a hundred years ago when a new race known as the Veruni arrived on the planet. Appearing mostly as humans, the Veruni's superior physical attributes and advanced technology allowed them to quickly establish dominance over mankind. Humans were thrown into second place and many citizens were forced to perform hard labour day in and day out, in order to survive.
Fast-forwarding to present day, in a small town called Capo Bronco on the outskirts of Filgaia, Dean Stark and Rebecca Streisand witness an unbelievable event - the giant arm of a golem somehow falling from the sky. Their disbelief grows further when they discover that within the clenched fist of the golem's hand lies a girl with little recollection of her past other than her name - "Avril." This chance encounter inspires Dean and Rebecca to travel with Avril across the wastelands of Filgaia hoping to help her regain her lost memories. Little do they know that their journey will eventually decide the fate of all mankind.
So what do you think? Interesting enough for you? Why don't you share some thoughts within the comments column? And remember that Wild Arms launches across Europe, in November for your PS2.