Konami's legendary RPG returns with a vengeance featuring upgraded graphics and rich storyline


Konami has announced that Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, the first next-generation installment for the classic tactical RPG series, has been released via Xbox LIVE, for Xbox 360. On the continent of Sostegaria, two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. Caught in the tide of battle is young orphan Tobias Martin. Driven to defend his homeland, and to avenge those already fallen, Tobias enlists with his comrades to fight for peace. But all is not what it seems, and they face a threat far deadlier - and closer - than they know. As the massive battle unfolds across expansive environments, players will experience party members adapting to their style of gameplay broadened by a deep range of character customization options.

Press Release

El Segundo, Calif. - January 20, 2010 - Konami Digital Entertainment announced today that Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, the latest in the classic tactical RPG series, is now available worldwide on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring newly designed mechanics, Flames of Judgment is the first next-generation installment of the RPG series with a top-notch visual presentation and a speedy RPG pace. The rich, character-driven storyline expands the universe further making Flames of Judgment the prequel to the original Vandal Hearts.

In this tactical role-playing game, two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war on the continent of Sostegaria. Caught in the tide of battle is young Tobias Martin, an orphan left alive in the wake of the last Great War. On a quest for peace in his homeland, Tobias joins forces with his friends to take on the enemy and avenge lost loved ones. A threat more deadly and menacing than they could have imagined crosses their path in the midst of war. As the massive battle unfolds across expansive environments, players will have to adapt to the gameplay styles of each character with a deep range of character customization options.

Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is rated T for teen by the ESRB and is now available for purchase on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for 1200 Microsoft points. For additional information and assets please visit: http://www.konami.com/downloads/

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