Operation Abyss | oprainfall

NIS America has announced via press release that Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy will be releasing in North America and Europe in the spring of 2015 in both physical and digital formats. This Vita-exclusive Cyberpunk dungeon crawler features a unique customization system, over 40 hours of gameplay and more.

Here is a brief description from the press release:

From the studio that made Demon Gaze comes Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, a sci-fi dungeon crawler RPG set in a near future Tokyo. With the city under the constant threat of Variants—genetically engineered monsters—and the emergence of portals leading to a mysterious dimension called the Abyss, the government has established the Code Physics Agency to investigate these mysterious phenomena. The Xth Squad—a unique group of teens modified by the CPA’s Code technology—must evade traps, face down powerful monsters, and investigate the mystery behind the Abyss.

This title sounds really good for those of us that love dungeon crawlers. We will post more information about this title as it becomes available. You can also check out the full press release below:


Santa Ana, Calif. (December 16, 2014) – NIS America is excited to announce that the dungeon crawler RPG, Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, is arriving in North America and Europe in spring of 2015, exclusively for PlayStation®Vita! The title will be available as both a physical and digital release.

About the game:

From the studio that made Demon Gaze comes Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, a scifi  dungeon crawler RPG set in a near future Tokyo. With the city under the constant threat of Variants—genetically engineered monsters—and the emergence of portals
leading to a mysterious dimension called the Abyss, the government has established the Code Physics Agency to investigate these mysterious phenomena. The Xth Squad—a unique group of teens modified by the CPA’s Code technology—must evade traps, face
down powerful monsters, and investigate the mystery behind the Abyss.

Key Features:
Robust Customization System Recruit and train a unique group of six Xth members to venture into the Abyss. Customize
each member from one of ten distinct Blood Codes. Each Xth member’s appearance, class, personality, morality, and stats may be molded to the player’s preference. An Accessible, Yet Deep Dungeon Crawler The labyrinthine dungeons of New Tokyo offer 40+ hours of dungeon crawling action with traps, secret doors, challenging enemies, and gorgeous art throughout.

A Unique Cyberpunk Story
Dive into the unique dungeon crawler setting of Operation Abyss and lose yourself in the gorgeous world, featuring real-life locations rendered by Tetsu Kurosawa and Oxijiyen. A gripping story blends heavy sci-fi elements with a setting to give the game a unique
cyberpunk feel.

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