On September 18, fans of The Quintessential Quintuplets will have a chance to find the Nakano sisters in a new adventure. This time, the scenario will not be the ordinary classroom, but a magic gym in a kingdom where science and witchcraft coexist. The new game, The QuinteSential Princesses: Fantasy The Abyss and the Magic Academy, puts Futaro Uesugi as a tutor of the five students who face not only evidence but monsters and dangerous missions.
The RPG will be released in Japan for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The PS4 version will be exclusive for download. Developed by Mages., The title bets on a mixture of romance, strategy and fantasy. That is, the player should lead the protagonists for dungeons, forge magical items and unravel the school secrets.
School novel with adventure touch
The story of The QuinteSential Quintuplets begins with Futaro accepting a job as a teacher in a magical institution. The students? The quintuplas, which are about to disapprove. Daughters of a nobleman who serves the crown, they carry responsibilities, but also hide mysteries. Throughout the narrative, each will have its own line of development, revealing unique traits of personality and parallel stories.
The game mixes dungeons exploration with moments of coexistence at school, keeping the romantic and fun tone of the original anime. Secondary missions and special events complement the main journey, allowing the player to deepen the universe of protagonists. Thus, the gameplay includes shift combat, resource collection and creation of personalized wands.
Special editions and exclusive content
Three versions will be available at launch. The standard edition will have physical and digital format. Already the limited edition will bring a Blu-ray with unpublished animations, an artbook with interviews and conceptual arts, and the soundtrack in physical format. Among the extras are still a 45-minute visual drama and a 10-minute mini-Anime produced by Seven Arcs studio.
On the other hand, for collectors, the Special Box edition of The QuinteSential Quintuplets will bring together all the previous content and also include metal bottons, characters acrylic supports, an anime script, miniature storyboards and a special cover for Blu-ray. There will also be a Deluxe digital version with access to the same content through download codes.
Interactive experience with over 100 missions
In addition to the main narrative, the title will feature more than 100 missions, which involve battles, rare items and magical challenges. Progress in missions unlocks new events and strengthens the characters. In addition, it will be possible to adjust attributes, synthesize magic gems and explore environments such as caves and deserts. Each victory helps to deepen the ties between Futaro and the sisters.
With a simple and colorful visual progression system, the game remains accessible to casual and veterans fans. The proposal is to offer an emotional and fun experience, expanding the already known universe of manga and anime. The production marks the fourth franchise title in the consoles and maintains the involvement of the Mages Studio., Which has experience in similar adaptations.
Continuity and expectation among fans of The QuinteSential Quintuplets
The QuinteSential Quintuplets already features three other console games previously released, all with good reviews in Japan. This new bet seeks to renew interest in the franchise with an unprecedented scenario and a more dynamic approach, mixing RPG and interactive narrative. Producers promise to reveal more details about the lively opening in the July issue of Megami magazine, scheduled for May 30.
The quintessential princesses are expected to further strengthen the fans' bond with the franchise. The fantastic setting and the relationship model centered on relationship and school progression promise to please both anime audiences and RPG players. There is no forecast of release in the West yet.