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PSN Exclusive Rainbow Moon: A Lengthy Strategy/RPG

The PSN is getting some love from the people who brought you the Soldner-X games.

SideQuest Studios has revealed Rainbow Moon, a strategy/RPG that utilizes an isometric view, for the PlayStation Network. Set to release in Q4 2011, you can check out some early artwork and other info - most of it "Coming Soon" - at the game's official site, which just opened. Running at a beautiful 60 frames per second throughout, this game will offer 6 playable characters, a 25-hour adventure (which goes over 100 if you include all the side-quests, missions, etc.), and a "sophisticated grid turn-based battle system." See, we're liking that part. Also featuring "unique action and puzzle elements" in over 20 dungeons and 50 quests, this one should get you a ton of bang for your buck. It seems that our favorite mechanics of the past have been relegated to the land of portable software or digital downloads, but provided turn-based still exists somewhere, I think I can survive.

I'll be very interested to see Rainbow Moon, that's for sure. Strategy/RPG aficionados everywhere should be intrigued.

Related Game(s): Rainbow Moon

Tags: rainbow moon, soldner x, sidequest studios

3/12/2011 10:07:25 AM Ben Dutka

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Comments (16 posts)

DazeOfWar
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 10:53:34 AM
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I'll definitely be watching this one. I loved both Soldner games so this has great potential.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 11:16:29 AM
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grrr. I mean, thanks for the effort guys. Personally I'd love to see some turn based rpgs show up on PSN that don't use the strategy grid. That thing annoys me. These days it would cost like four dollars to make a game as great as the old PS1 RPGs so where are they?

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 12:03:12 PM

No strategy grid? So no FFT-like games?

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Scarecrow
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 3:10:12 PM

World..., that's just like saying that turn-based rpgs should not change screens and put you into an unmovable battlefield like in the old FF games.

Grids are very important in strategy rpgs.

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Underdog15
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 3:35:18 PM

I like the grid, personally, but I get what World says too. A good example of turn-based gridless strategy RPG is Growlancer Generations which released for PS2 and contains Growlancer 2 and 3.

Good games!!

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 5:22:25 PM

WOAH, I'm not saying none for anybody I'm saying me myself personally would like to see some non grid stuff. Big difference. The PS2 arc the lads did it well.

Sorry Ben I'm as big an FF guy as you but FFT was a no go for me.
Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 3/12/2011 5:23:27 PM

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Oyashiro
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 11:41:51 AM
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Indeed! I am intrigued!

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Riku994
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 12:04:38 PM
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I hope they give a demo, because I'm intruiged.

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Gabriel013
Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 2:16:13 AM

I expect there may be a trial version for which you can unlock the full version.

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Scarecrow
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 3:18:43 PM
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Looks interesting, definitely have my eyes on this.

Is it just me or are strategy rpgs becoming the good rpgs? They actually have the good storylines we're looking for.

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Dancemachine55
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 5:17:42 PM
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I haven't played a good turn-based RPG since Valkyria Chronicles.

Why are they releasing it on PSP only!?!?!?

I miss the good ol' days of Final Fantasy VII - X being the highest rated and considered the greatest RPGs of all time.

But hey, at least we have them on PSN (cept FF-X) and there's always my PS2 to hook up whenever I feel like getting my FF X or XII fix. Or even my Time Crisis 2 and 3 fix. Or San Andreas fix. OR SSX Tricky, Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2, MGS 2 Substance and 3 Subsistence fix. ICO and Shadow of the Colossus fix. Or Devil May Cry trilogy and Silent Hill 2 fix. Or Resident Evil Code Veronica and 4 fix. Or Timesplitters 2, LOTR Return of the King or Fahrenheit fix.

... I loves me PS2 collection!!! XD

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Dancemachine55
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 5:19:32 PM

BTW, didn't include Sly Trilogy or God of War 1 and 2 since I have 'em on PS3. Gotta love those HD remakes!!! And this wait for the Team ICO HD Collection is just AGONY!!!!

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kraygen
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 6:13:51 PM
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Awesome, these are the types of games I love to hear about. Lengthy rpgs of the turn based variety. Thank you sidequest studios.

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shadowscorpio
Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 7:25:47 PM
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Finally. Let the movement begin!

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___________
Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 1:29:11 AM
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hope sony do end up going along with it and release PSN games at retail.
dunno how they would get the licensing required, but would be nice to be able to get these on disc.
finally get a chance to try out so many games ive missed out on!

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Lotusflow3r
Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 5:36:49 AM
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Sounds fantastic!

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