Hexyz Force

by Atlus

Product Features

• Hexyz Force features the option to load the UMD supplied game directly on to the memory card of your PSP, virtually eliminating load time between game events
• Play as two characters, Cecilia, a young cleric, or as Levant, an elite knight, as they unravel the mysteries of their world?s impending destruction
• Game features an estimated 50 hours of engaging RPG play
• Adventure comes alive with 20 minutes of anime movie cutscenes depicting the struggle of creation versus destruction. Events unfold inside a huge and colorful 3D world, amplified by detailed characters and a sweeping musical score
• Hexyz Force features classic turn-based RPG party combat action

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002I0K1F4
• Item Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 25, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,436 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #57 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Role-Playing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Hexyz Force is a single player turn-based role-playing game (RPG) for PlayStation Portable (PSP) that allows players to take up the fight on both sides of a grand conflict that will physically and philosophically decide the fate of an engaging fantasy world. The game features two playable characters, each with their own backstories, attributes and abilities, 3-character party combat with AI companions, 50 hours of play time and 20 minutes of anime cutscenes. Join the battle for creation or destruction. View larger. Story Hexyz Force is set in a world split between light and dark and follows the exploits of the Hexyz, heroes who have inherited the power of the gods. Long ago, Norvia, the Goddess of Creation, descended from the heavens. Using the Holy Vessel, a divine chalice charged with all Force (the spiritual energy in the universe,) she created life, and for a while, all was good. Then, Delgaia, the god of Destruction, brought about a great calamity known as the Gods' Remorse, intending to return all Force to the Holy Vessel. But the Delgaia was defeated and sealed away deep within the earth. Norvia then made a covenant to restore Berge to its former beauty on the condition that when the Hour of Judgment came to pass, the world would have to decide its ultimate path: creation or destruction. The time for decisions has come. Gameplay Hexyz Force is a single player, turn-based RPG. Featuring a diverse and immersive world that has been optimized for the PSP, players take on the role of creator and destroyer as Cecilia Armaclite, a young free spirited cleric attached to the Temple of Palfina in Lustrous Berge, and Levant von Schweiter who is an elite knight in the Rosenbaum Empire in Dark Berge. Gameplay features a combination of combat and character dialog/interaction that together decide the outcome of the two character stories that the game tells. These stories unfold in parallel trajectories, but intersect at various points throughout the game. Party combat revolves around martial skills and weapons-based attacks and combos. The power of these are boosted by the use of the Hexyz Charge, which is also available to enemies to power attacks of their own. An additional attack, the Forced Burst, is also powered by a built up charge, which can be monitored via the Force Gauge on-screen. New equipment and upgrades can be acquired by consulting companion characters Ralu or Ulu away from combat, depending on which main character you are playing as. An additional bonus for players looking for seamless adventure includes virtually zero load times between events via the option to install the game from UMD onto a memory stick. Key Game Features Two Sided Fantasy Adventure - Play as Cecilia, a young cleric, or as Levant, an elite knight, as they unravel the mysteries of their world’s impending destruction. Plenty of Play Time - Game features an estimated 50 hours of engaging RPG play. Gorgeous Presentation - Adventure comes alive with approximately 20 minutes of anime movie cutscenes beautifully depicting the struggle of Creation versus Destruction. Events unfold inside a huge and colorful 3D world, amplified by detailed characters and a sweeping musical score. Classic Handheld RPG Action - Hexyz Force features classic turn-based RPG party combat action. Virtually No Load Times - Hexyz Force features the option to load the UMD supplied game directly on to the memory card of your PSP, virtually eliminating load time between game events. Additional Screenshots: Turn-based RPG action. View larger. Interesting dialog play. View larger. Spectacular attacks. View larger. 20 minutes of cutscenes. View larger.

Product Description

Built from the ground up to take full advantage of the power of PSP system, extensively optimized to deliver virtually nonexistent load times, and boasting some of the most polished visuals and sounds found to date in a handheld RPG, Hexyz Force is the consummate gamer’s game. It also stands as one of the most narrative‐driven portable RPGs of all‐time, giving users not one, but two separate campaigns to embark upon.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, June 9, 2010

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Joel E. Klinkner "Silvian Grey" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hexyz Force (Video Game)

This is a wonderful RPG, not the best, but a great addition to the PSP for RPGs. There are Two Stories, that are two sides of one big story. There is also a feature with the R button, that allows you to speed up battle, for when all you want to do is keep going, it comes in handy. It can also be used to skip dialog, for those who have already been there done that, read that, its a good way to skip through. I have a habit of not saving sometimes, and so if I die and don't wish to go through all that dialog again, then R button is a good feature. You can also press Square and go back on some of that dialog if you skipped to far. Also you are able to lvl up your main weapons or Raganfacts as the game calls them, increasing the spells they have, as well as strength and such using Force Points that you earn from battle. Force Points are also used for activating certain devices as well as healing your characters if you HP is low. Beating the game also unlocks other features, such as Hard Mode and other bonuses.
You can also install the game to your memory stick, making load times fast, almost no load times between places.
The story is entertaining and amusing, and the sound track is good, and graphics are pretty decent of a PSP rpg title. Its available for Download at the PSN Store as well. My only gripe with the download version, is there is no manual to read for it. UMD is the way to go if you want the manual, otherwise the game does have in game tutorials to help you understand the game mechanics, and even then the game play is kept simple. The only other gripe I have is the occasional Freeze, which seems to only happen when I try to collect the Necro Spells. Otherwise I have never had it freeze for anything else. Aside the minor flaws, your should definitely consider this game for your RPG Collection.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Picking up where Squaresoft left off..., August 22, 2010

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Donnie Darko "RPG Loser" (Sesame Street) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hexyz Force (Video Game)

I come from an era where the majority of RPG's were original. It wasn't about who had the best graphics, it was about gameplay and storyline, especially storyline.. I can't stress that enough. Growing up in the 90's I was hooked on RPG's..

I've been playing a lot of Atlus games lately, and Hexyz Force is by far the best I've played, next to Crimson Gem Saga. The story is really good, once you get into it you're hooked and there's not turning back. The gameplay is wonderful and the graphics are smooth bringing back a nostalgic PSX RPG feel.

I've taken notice and would like to be the person that says Atlus is basically picking up where Squaresoft left off so many years ago.. There was something magical about RPG's in the 90's to late 90's. If you're a fan of old-school RPG's like myself, then pick up Hexyz Force. I highly recommend it.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars super super fun!, June 17, 2010

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A. Castine "gamer girl" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Hexyz Force (Video Game)

thank god PSP came out with a new RPG. I was getting sick of getting everything for DS. Anyway, this is a must have. Super fun game, lots of customizing. the tuterials are a bit confusing, though worth reading. Though seriously, if you just play through the game, its all really easy to pick up. Its turn based, wiht is fun in its own right, and the story is pretty interesting. The voice overs a pretty decent and the dialog is funny. Over all this is a really great game and worth playing with the lights out and just losing yourself in the story.