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It was given a score of 8.0 by IGN.<ref>{{cite web|title=IGN: Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals |publisher=[[IGN]] |url=http://ds.ign.com/objects/949/949739.html |date=2008-10-12}}</ref> |
It was given a score of 8.0 by IGN.<ref>{{cite web|title=IGN: Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals |publisher=[[IGN]] |url=http://ds.ign.com/objects/949/949739.html |date=2008-10-12}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:30, 12 October 2008
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| Developer(s) | Jupiter |
| Publisher(s) | Disney Interactive Studios |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Release |  October 7th, 2008 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Action RPG |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, Multiplayer, Nintendo Wi-Fi (DGamer) |
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals (化石超進化 スペクトロブス, Kaseki Chōshinka Supekutorobusu Tsu, Fossil Super-Evolution Spectrobes II) is the Action RPG video game developed by Jupiter and published by Disney Interactive Studios. Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals is the sequel to the best-selling video game, Spectrobes. The sequel was released in North America on October 7, 2008.
Plot
After the recent defense of the Nanairo system from the Krawl swarm, Rallen, a hardheaded planetary police officer, and Jeena, his tech whiz partner, enjoy several months of peace. However their peace is disrupted when their friend Aldous, a mysterious man from a distant star system, is kidnapped by one of the High Krawl. Even worse, a series of mysterious portals are opening up around the Nanairo system allowing Rallen and Jeena access to different star systems - and the Krawl access to the Nanairo system. Now, with the help of brand new Spectrobes and a vicious breed of Dark Spectrobes, Rallen and Jeena must venture across the universe to defeat the High Krawl and their leader, Krux.
Gameplay
Gameplay in Beyond the Portals functions similarly to that of its predecessor. Players predominantly control Rallen in the field, although from time to time, they will be able to control Jeena to solve puzzles. Five of the original planets from the Nanairo system are available for exploration (excluding Himuro and Meido) and at certain points in the game, portals will open that will allow the player to play a mini-game in order to travel to different star systems. There are a total of ten planets and three portals spread out over four star systems.
Field Battles
Rallen fights Field Battles with Krawl Dust outside of Krawl vortexes. Rallen can use the sword and blaster to attack Krawl Dust and the glove to stun them. Each successful kill gives Rallen some experience points, and after a certain amount of experience, his rank will increase, allowing him access to more powerful equipment.
Encounter Battles
Encounter Battles are fought inside Krawl vortexes. Encounter Battles may be initiated by walking into a vortex. Inside the vortex, the player controls one of two Spectrobes. In order to win the battles, all of the opposing Krawl must be destroyed. Spectrobes can use a variety of attacks to fight, the most basic of which is a standard attack. The CH Gauge also makes a return from the original Spectrobes. With each successful hit, the CH Gauge fills, and when it fills to a certain point, special, more powerful attacks may be executed. Like the Spectrobes, all Krawl have an attribute of Corona, Flash, or Aurora, and their type will determine their strengths and their weaknesses. Once the battle is done, remaining Spectrobes receive a certain amount of Minergy, and the player receives some Gura (the currency of the game) and on occasion, an item.
Excavation
Excavation also makes a return from the original title. Players may use a variety of tools to retrieve either a fossil, a mineral, a cube, or a mystery stone from the ground. In certain areas, special tools may have to be used to get past the terrain.
Spectrobes
In addition to the 73 original Spectrobes from the previous title, Beyond the Portals boasts 112 new Spectrobes. It also introduces a new variety of Spectrobes: Dark Spectrobes. These Spectrobes resemble existing Spectrobes, but are much more powerful than their normal counterparts. Additionally, the seven original Ultimate Form Spectrobes are available to use at the end of the game.
Wi-Fi connectivity
In addition the original Upload/Download features from the original Spectrobes, Beyond the Portals introduces the Wi-Fi Battle and Wi-Fi Market features. As the original title was criticized for its lack of substantial Wi-Fi multiplayer features, Beyond the Portals features the ability to battle Spectrobes over Wi-Fi. There are options to battle with either strangers or friends; in which case, one needs to register the friend code of another in their roster, like in other Nintendo Wi-Fi games. Beyond the Portals also features a Wi-Fi market, which allows players to buy and sell their Spectrobes with set prices.
DGamer
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals is one of the first Disney Interactive Studios titles compatible with DGamer, an online community service. Certain achievements obtained in-game will carry over to a player's DGamer account, which will unlock secret costume items that a player may use to customize their avatar.
Reception
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals has been generally well-received by critics and has been praised as a vast improvement over the original title. Some flaws noted included the lack of viable camera control and substandard controls for both Rallen and the Spectrobes. However, the improvement of the battle system has been well-received, as well as the game's graphics.
It was given a score of 8.0 by IGN.[1]
References
- ^ "IGN: Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals". IGN. 2008-10-12.