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Rising Star Games has today revealed its line-up for 2009.
Consisting of over ten exciting new titles from Japan, the selection
includes casual titles Harvest Fishing, Animal Kororo
and Mah-Jongg, highly anticipated Role-Playing Games Steal
Princess, My World My Way and Avalon Code as well
as the impressive Rygar: The Battle of Argus and Valhalla
Knights: Eldar Saga. The 2009 line-up will also continue to be
promoted under the ‘Home of Japanese Games’ campaign, which runs for
the duration of the year.
Steal Princess (NintendoDS, May 22nd 2009)
Accidentally triggering a booby trap which leaves Anise unconscious,
the young thief awakens in the clutches of the King of Albyon.
Mistaking Anise for
 a
descendent of the legendary Hero of Albyon, the king offers her an
ultimatum: free the prince, who was captured by the ancient Demon
King, or be convicted as a thief and locked away for life.
Steal Princess aims to break the mould as a Puzzle/Platformer
hybrid by offering an intense single player campaign spread over
more than 150 levels of increasing complexity. Once the player
completes this mode they can then jump into the in-depth level
creator, allowing them to determine the layout of the level and
where monsters appear, place moving platforms and even setting
victory conditions. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection support also allows
your custom creations to be shared online with anyone over the
internet.
Valhalla Knights 2 (PSP, May 29th 2009)
Sequel to the popular Valhalla Knights, Valhalla Knights 2
features a vast and expansive world to explore as well as
customisation tools to create the ultimate battle party. Featuring
new races, job classes, weapons and many more, Valhalla Knights 2
builds upon the foundations laid down in the first game along with
an intriguing and expansive story arc.
Controlling and choosing character aspects such as skills, race, and
appearance, players can engage in real-time 6-on-6 battles, reliant
on tactical combat strategies to achieve success. Supporting 2
player ad-hoc network play, gamers can engage in Co-op and Versus
modes with friends, or simply trade items and weapons.
Harvest Fishing (NintendoDS, June 2009)
Harvest Fishing is a Fishing Simulation game targeted at
young NintendoDS owners. Reminiscent of the Harvest Moon
pick-up-and-play style, the unique fishing mechanic uses the touch
screen for all gameplay. The multiplayer function offers fishing
tournaments via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for up to four
players.
Rygar: The Battle of Argus (Wii, June 2009)
Grab your “Diskarmor” and swing into action on the Wii as the
 legendary
warrior, Rygar! Immerse yourself in Greco-Roman mythology as you
journey through the sundered Island of Argus. Intuitive use of the
Wii Remote allows you to deftly and effectively control the use of
the powerful Diskarmor to destroy enemies and manoeuvre on, around,
over, and under obstacles to save Princess Harmonia!
Animal Kororo (NintendoDS, July 2009)
The residents of Kororo Kingdom have gone missing! From pandas to
puppies to pigs, these adorable little animals must be grouped in
matching twos and sent home where they belong. Roll them around
obstacles and reconnect them with their partners to ensure their
safe return in the newest puzzle addiction to hit the NintendoDS!
My World My Way (NintendoDS, September 2009)
Turn the traditional RPG formula upside down as you take control of
Elise, a spoiled princess who discovers there is one thing in the
world that she can’t have – a boyfriend. Her love is an adventurer
who will never fall for her type, girls who have everything handed
to them. To win his heart, Elise sets out on adventures of her own
to prove that she is his perfect match.
My World My Way throws the traditional RPG laws out the
window. If you think a quest is too annoying to bother with or a
fight is taking too much effort you can skip them by exchanging your
‘Pout Points’. A light-hearted, comical side of the RPG genre, My
World My Way is an RPG which is a little off the beaten track.
Mah-jongg (NintendoDS, September 2009)
Embark upon a fantastic adventure journey to the secretive empire of
the Mayas. Go back in time 2,000 years and discover the mysterious
temples and fabulous treasures of this once so powerful and yet
enigmatic culture!
Play the adventure mode and try to solve the mystical puzzle
surrounding the ancient temple of Tikal or simply select your
favourite Mah-jongg boards on over 300 layouts. Experience classical
Mah-jongg in an unprecedented atmosphere or try one of the 11
further unbelievable game variations. You will love the detailed
graphics, the fantastic animations and the atmospheric music!
Angel Cat Sugar (NintendoDS/PC, October 2009)
The first game to be created based upon the popular Angel Cat
Sugar series. Angel Cat Sugar is the brainchild of Yuko
Shimizu, the creator of the amazingly successful Hello Kitty
franchise. Featuring similar cute graphics and smile-inducing
gameplay, Angel Cat Sugar is the very epitome of cute and
sweet and promises countless wonderful experiences.
Luminous Arc 2 (NintendoDS, October 2009)
The original Luminous Arc garnered critical praise and this
sequel promises to be bigger and better. Featuring new quests,
superior voice acting and multiple endings, Luminous Arc 2
promises to be everything that made the first game a success and
more.
Avalon Code (NintendoDS, October 2009)
From the creative minds behind Rune Factory and Harvest
Moon and the development studio responsible for the Final
Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV NintendoDS remakes,
Avalon Code is an action RPG boasting incredible graphics, a
deep and engrossing story and innovative game play mechanics. Using
the main character’s ‘Book of Prophecy’, players can modify the
rules of engagement during battle as well as weapon and monster
attributes. The player even has control over the story as it changes
depending on which gender the player chooses, enhancing the ability
to immerse themselves in the story.
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Wii, November 2009)
The Valhalla Knights franchise heads onto the Nintendo Wii
for the first time this year with Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga.
Fully utilising Wii’s capabilities, Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga
also includes a highly anticipated online Co-Operative Play,
allowing players to quest together wherever they are in the world. | 
