Namco Bandai’s Knights Contract Goes Gold Like Rapunzel’s Hair
Namco Bandai has announced that its upcoming title Knights Contract has gone gold for the Xbox 360 and the PS3. Set in the 1600’s this action-adventure title has players exploring a painstakingly recreated medieval Europe with a touch of witches and magic.
The storyline of Knight’s Contract follows the immortal executioner Heinrich who is taken under control of a witch he had slain, Gretchen. Heinrich, under contract, sets off with Gretchen to rid the land of enemies that have cursed the land.
Players will have control of Heinrich’s razor-sharp scythe and Gretchen’s witchcraft. As players continue on their journey they will participate in what promises to be fluid and devastating combat by combining the powers of Heinrich and Gretchen. As the immortal Heinrich players must protect Gretchen at all costs as her powers are the key to their survival.
Knights Contract hits store shelve February 22nd for Xbox 360 and PS3.
You can see the whole press release below:
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Jan 25, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that Knights Contract™, has gone gold for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Set in the 17th century, Knights Contract is an action-adventure game that will have players exploring a beautifully recreated medieval Europe amidst the lore of witches and magic. Knights Contract will be available throughout North America on February 22, 2011. In Knights Contract, take a journey through a world of swordsmen and magic where witches have been hunted and brutally exterminated. The game follows the twisted tale of Heinrich, an immortal executioner, and Gretchen, a resurrected witch. Once the victim of Heinrich’s blade, Gretchen now has him under contract to fight alongside her and the two must work together to rid the land of the malicious enemies who have cursed its people.
Armed with Heinrich’s razor-sharp scythe and Gretchen’s explosive witchcraft, players must utilize these tools to return civility to the land. As players succeed in their journey, they can deal tremendous damage onto their tormentors with fluid, fast-paced combinations and unleash gruesome finishers by coordinating the efforts of Heinrich and Gretchen. As the immortal executioner, players must protect Gretchen against hideous creatures and unspeakable evil as her magical prowess and mortality are the key to the duo’s survival.
Knights Contract is rated “M” for mature audiences by the ESRB and will carry an MSRP of $59.99. For more information on the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com/knightscontract. ;
