During Nintendo’s newest Direct showcase, the extremely promising The Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- was revealed from developer Too Kyoo Games and writer Aniplex.
Born through a collaboration between Danganronpa sequence author Kazutaka Kodaka and Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi, the sport is about to launch in 2025, however in line with an interview with Famitsu (thanks, Automaton), it appears the undertaking had some difficulties progressing, finally placing Too Kyoo Games in debt.
Development on the undertaking apparently started shortly after the formation of Too Kyoo Games again in 2017, however after a publishing deal fell via, radical adjustments had been made to the sport. What had initially began as an ‘indie-scale’ undertaking now required considerably extra investement.
As such, earlier than touchdown with Aniplex, Too Kyoo Games took out a mortgage to help within the recreation’s improvement, and since Too Kyoo members couldn’t amass the required capital through the sale of shares, the studio plunged into debt. Aniplex was luckily prepared to work with the staff regardless, although Too Kyoo Games is reportedly nonetheless in debt to at the present time.
It’s a very good factor, then, that it appears fairly darn good. Blending technique RPG parts with the basic visible novel interactions from the Danganronpa sequence, we won’t wait to seek out out extra as we transfer ever nearer to its launch in 2025.
Let’s remind ourselves of the premise:
“Introducing a brand new recreation from the creators of the Danganronpa sequence! Takumi Sumino lived an unremarkable life till he was pressured to switch to the Last Defense Academy. His mission: Protect the college from mysterious enemies referred to as School Invaders for 100 days. As Takumi, delve into the enigmatic reality of the college alongside 15 of his companions, every seeking to reclaim their misplaced on a regular basis lives. Explore the college, put together for battles with your folks after which interact the invading creatures in strategic RPG battles.”