Xanadu Next

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Developer	ScriptArts (Japan)
Publisher	Nokia
Released	2005-06
Status	Released
Genre	RPG
Multiplayer	N-Gage Arena
Product code	6R56

An action-RPG by Nihon Falcom, adapted for N-Gage by ScriptArts and published by Nokia in June 2005. The game is a spin-off of Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu (1985), set in a high-fantasy world where a mercenary knight must recover an artefact and defeat the resurrected King Dragon Galsis, with real-time combat, dungeon exploration, and equipment-driven character progression.

The N-Gage version was published several months before Nihon Falcom released the original Windows PC version in Japan (27 October 2005), making the N-Gage port one of the rare cases where a mobile adaptation preceded the primary platform release. ScriptArts' adaptation supported two-player cooperative play. The N-Gage version received mixed reviews (65% on GameRankings, 6.6/10 from GameSpot), while the PC original earned significantly better marks — around 78% on both GameRankings and Metacritic. The Windows version remained Japan-only until XSEED Games published an English localisation in November 2016, more than a decade after the N-Gage release had introduced the franchise to Western players first. The game's creative team included writer Toshihiro Kondo, who later became president of Nihon Falcom.

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Official Nokia Description

Take on one of the most essential role-playing adventures of the year as Xanadu NEXT hits the N-Gage! Created by Falcom – one of the most acclaimed developers of RPG’s – the classic Xanadu franchise brings you a unique blend of action and role-playing game elements.

King Dragon Galsis has risen from the abyss, bringing a dark shadow over the land of Xanadu. The beautiful and lush land suffers as terrifying monsters overtake the earth. To make things even worse, the daughter of the head of the village is abducted. You must take on the role of a young mercenary sent to save her. To complete your mission you must solve the challenging problems, and take down the enemies that stand in your way. You can develop your character to your liking, and learn special magic and fighting skills as you make progress.

The massive game world is viewed from multiple 3rd person angles, and consists of 5 in depth locations that each contain numerous routes and puzzles. With a wide variety of enemies, boss monsters, as well as weapons and other items, Xanadu NEXT delivers nearly 35 hours of challenging RPG action.
- Action role-playing with challenging real time combat
- A rich and detailed story
- Complex puzzle elements and problems to be solved
- Great 3D graphics with multiple 3rd person camera angles
- 19 kinds of monsters, 9 weapons, 6 shields and tons of other items
- Nearly 35 hours of hardcore RPG gaming!N-Gage Exclusive Features
- Worldwide high scores in the N-Gage Arena
- A special unlockable map in the N-Gage Arena
- Trade cards with other players via Bluetooth wireless technology

Original All About N-Gage Description

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Related Coverage

Xanadu Next now shipping News 2005-06

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Nokia N-Gage.com (Wayback Machine)
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Also on: PC
Original description from All About N-Gage

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