Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden (PC/PS4/NSW) - Not a Direct Sequel - February 17, 2022

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Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is set on a remote chain of islands that have been protected by the maidens for generations, but which now face destruction. The hero of the story vows to save the islanders and sets sail for the high seas, together with Laty, a girl who failed to become a maiden.

The second game in the unique Voice of Cards series, where all elements are presented entirely through the medium of cards, in the tradition of tabletop RPGs and gamebooks.

A touching tale set in a world of melancholic beauty, brought to you by Yoko Taro (creative director), Keiichi Okabe (music director), and Kimihiko Fujisaka (character designer).

(This game is not a direct sequel to Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars. Both stories can be enjoyed as standalone game experiences.)

Staff

Game Master: Show Hayami / Mark Atherlay
Executive Producer: Yosuke Saito
Creative Director: Yoko Taro
Music Director: Keiichi Okabe
Character Designer: Kimihiko Fujisaka
Scenario Writer: Yuki Wada
Director: Maasa Mimura

https://www.jp.square-enix.com/vocm/

There is also 8 planned DLC releases.

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Players can escape to an illustrated world presented in the medium of cards with the Voice of Cards series' second release, brought to life once again by the creative team behind the beloved NieR® and Drakengard® series, including Creative Director, YOKO TARO (Drakengard series, NieR series), Music Director, Keiichi Okabe (Drakengard 3, NieR series) and Character Designer, Kimihiko Fujisaka (Drakengard series). Set on a remote chain of islands that have been protected by the Maidens for generations, the turn-based adventure will have players follow the protagonist to save the people of the island as they face the threat of destruction. In this touching tale set in a world of melancholic beauty, players will set sail for the high seas, together with Laty, a girl who failed to become a maiden.

For fans of the NieR series, a NieR:Automata-themed bundle set will be available for purchase for North America, which includes the Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden game and several themed DLC items* that unlock in-game content, such as:

• Puppet’s Costume – An additional design for Barren, Laty and Lac’s outfits**
• YoRHa® Emblem – Replaces the design on the backs of the cards with the YoRHa emblem**
• 2B Avatar – A 2B-inspired design for the player avatar, which can be used on the world map
• The Copied City Board – A Copied City-themed battle board and gem box***
• Machine Lifeform Table – A machine-lifeform-themed design for the game table**
• Resistance Jukebox – Allows you to change the BGM to music that evokes the memory of the androids who fought to the death for the sake of humanity**
• Pixel Art Set – Replace all character and enemy illustrations with pixel art**
• Automata Dice – A Pod-themed design for your dice (available in North America and Asia only) **

*The items sold in this set will be available for individual purchase after the game release.
**The appearance will not change in some sections.
***The Copied City Board content does not include dice DLC.

Fans who pre-order Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden on the Nintendo Switch™ system or STEAM® will receive the “Whale of Fortune Pattern” DLC, which unlocks a card design featuring a legendary whale said to bring good fortune, and the “Ocean Tile Table” DLC, which unlocks an ocean-themed design for the game table.

https://voiceofcards.square-enix-games.com/en_US/

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