Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Developers: Jupiter Corporation
- Publishers: Disney Interactive Studios
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals: An Interplanetary Adventure
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals is the sequel to the popular anime-inspired, sci-fi action/role playing game series Spectrobes, for Nintendo DS. Developed by Jupiter and published by Disney Interactive Studios, Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals continues the story of Rallen and Jeena, interplanetary patrol officers who discover, excavate, awaken and train mysterious fossilized creatures known as spectrobes and then use them to battle enemies. The story revolves around the origins of ominous portals that lead to distant dimensions and a new nemesis who hopes to destroy the spectrobes.
Gameplay
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals features similar gameplay to its predecessor, with players exploring planets, excavating fossils, and battling enemies using their spectrobes. However, Beyond the Portals introduces a number of new features and improvements, including:
- New Spectrobes: Over 150 new spectrobes to collect and train, each with their own unique abilities and elemental affinities.
- Portal Travel: Players can now use portals to travel to different planets and dimensions, each with its own unique enemies and challenges.
- Customizable Spectrobes: Players can now customize their spectrobes’ appearance and abilities using a variety of items and upgrades.
- Multiplayer Mode: Players can battle against each other or team up to take on challenges together in multiplayer mode.
Story
The story of Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals begins with Rallen and Jeena investigating a distress call from a distant planet. Upon arriving, they discover that the planet has been ravaged by a mysterious force, and that the spectrobes are disappearing. Rallen and Jeena soon learn that the portals that connect the planets are being used by an evil force to drain the spectrobes of their energy.
As Rallen and Jeena travel through the portals, they learn more about the origins of the spectrobes and the evil force that threatens them. They also encounter a new nemesis, an evil scientist named Dr. Kross, who is determined to destroy the spectrobes and use their power for his own evil purposes.
Characters
- Rallen: A young interplanetary patrol officer who is skilled in combat and has a strong bond with his spectrobes.
- Jeena: A skilled pilot and engineer who is Rallen’s partner.
- Dr. Kross: An evil scientist who is determined to destroy the spectrobes.
- Professor Wright: A wise old scientist who helps Rallen and Jeena on their quest.
Reception
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the game’s improved graphics, gameplay, and story. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals is considered to be one of the best games in the Spectrobes series. The game’s success helped to spawn a number of sequels and spin-offs, including Spectrobes: Origins (2009), Spectrobes: Creatures of the Core (2010), and Spectrobes Battle Arena (2011).
Conclusion
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals is a fun and engaging action/role playing game with a compelling story, charming characters, and addictive gameplay. The game’s unique blend of monster collecting, exploration, and combat makes it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
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