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{{Short description|2010 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title = Last Rebellion
| title = Last Rebellion
|image = Last Rebellion Boxart.jpg
| image = Last Rebellion Boxart.jpg
|caption = North American Cover Art
| caption = North American box art
|developer = [[Nippon Ichi Software]], Hit Maker
| developer = [[Nippon Ichi Software]]<br>Hit Maker
|publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|[[Nippon Ichi Software]]|NA|NIS America|EU|[[Tecmo Koei]]}}
| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Nippon Ichi Software|NA|NIS America|EU|[[Tecmo Koei]]}}
|designer =
| designer =
|series =
| series =
|engine = [[PhyreEngine]]
| engine = [[PhyreEngine]]
|released = {{Vgrelease|JP|January 28, 2010<ref name="Japan release">{{cite web|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/094/G009486/20091102050/|title=日本一ソフトウェア，PS3用の王道RPG「ラストリベリオン」の発売日を2010年1月28日と発表|publisher=4gamer|accessdate=2009-11-02}}</ref>|NA|February 23, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nisamerica.com/games/lastr/|title=Official Site|publisher=NIS America|accessdate=2009-12-21}}</ref>|EU|March 26, 2010<ref name="Europe Release">{{cite web|url=http://koei.co.uk/news/?id=29242|title=Last Rebellion (PS3) Announced For Europe|publisher=Tecmo Koei|accessdate=2009-12-21}}</ref>}}
| released = {{vgrelease|JP|January 28, 2010<ref name="Japan release">{{cite web |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/094/G009486/20091102050/ |title=日本一ソフトウェア，PS3用の王道RPG「ラストリベリオン」の発売日を2010年1月28日と発表 |language=ja |date=November 2, 2009 |website=4gamer |access-date=November 2, 2009}}</ref>|NA|February 23, 2010|EU|March 26, 2010<ref name="Europe Release">{{cite web |url=http://koei.co.uk/news/?id=29242 |title=Last Rebellion (PS3) Announced For Europe |date=January 11, 2010 |website=[[Tecmo Koei]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124080742/http://koei.co.uk/news/?id=29242 |archive-date=January 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |access-date=August 29, 2021}}</ref>}}
|genre = [[Action role-playing game]]
| genre = [[Action role-playing game|Action role-playing]]
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
|platforms = [[PlayStation 3]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 3]]
}}
}}
'''''Last Rebellion''''' is a [[role-playing video game]] [[video game]] developed by [[Nippon Ichi Software]] and Hit Maker and published by Nippon Ichi Software in [[Japan]] as well as in North America and [[Tecmo Koei]] in Europe exclusively for the [[PlayStation 3]]. The game was released on January 28, 2010 in Japan, in North America on February 23, 2010, and in Europe on March 26, 2010.
{{Nihongo foot|'''''Last Rebellion'''''|ラストリベリオン|Rasuto Riberion|group=lower-alpha|lead=yes}} is an [[action role-playing game|action role-playing]] [[video game]] developed by [[Nippon Ichi Software]] and Hit Maker exclusively for the [[PlayStation 3]]. It was published by Nippon Ichi Software in [[Japan]] as well as in North America and [[Tecmo Koei]] in Europe . The game was released on January 28, 2010 in Japan, in North America on February 23, 2010, and in Europe on March 26, 2010. The game received negative reviews from critics.


==Plot==
==Plot==
The game takes place in the world of Junovald which is governed by the will of two gods: Meitilia and Formival. Meitilia is the god of death, presiding over the destruction of life while Formival is the god of life, presiding over the birth of all life and the creation of everything. Meitilia is said to have blessed two types of people - Blades and Sealers - with special powers. Blades have the unparalleled power to destroy things physically while Sealers have the magical power to destroy souls.<ref name="Official Site">{{cite web |url=http://www.nisamerica.com/games/lastr/ |title=Last Rebellion Official Site |author= |date= |work= |publisher=Nippon Ichi Software America |accessdate=January 16, 2010}}</ref>
The game takes place in the world of Junovald which is governed by the will of two gods: Meitilia and Formival. Meitilia is the god of death, presiding over the destruction of life while Formival is the god of life, presiding over the birth of all life and the creation of everything. Meitilia is said to have blessed two types of people - Blades and Sealers - with special powers. Blades have the unparalleled power to destroy things physically while Sealers have the magical power to destroy souls.


Formival's power on the other hand grants him the ability to revive any dead object. Creatures in the face of death allow their souls to escape from their body; once escaped these souls are controlled by fragments of what is known as Formival's Soul. The souls of the creatures would then manifest into monsters which are more powerful and stronger than before. These creatures are known as the Belzeds, which cannot be killed by normal means - instead requiring the skills of both a Blade and a Sealer to destroy both its body and soul.<ref name="Official Site"/>
Formival's power on the other hand grants him the ability to revive any dead object. Creatures in the face of death allow their souls to escape from their body; once escaped these souls are controlled by fragments of what is known as Formival's Soul. The souls of the creatures would then manifest into monsters which are more powerful and stronger than before. These creatures are known as the Belzeds, which cannot be killed by normal means - instead requiring the skills of both a Blade and a Sealer to destroy both its body and soul.


The game follows the main protagonist, Nine Asfel, whose homeland was ravaged by civil war nine years ago, leading to the land becoming a nesting ground for the Belzeds. A group of Sorcerers, Necromancers, and Wizards had created a barrier surrounding the kingdom to prevent a massacre by the Belzeds. In order to solve the problem of the Belzeds, King Arzelide summoned Nine whose skills are widely recognized as the best of the blades and Aisha, whose Sealer powers have isolated her from the rest of kingdom, to eliminate the Belzeds.<ref name="Official Site"/>
The game follows the main protagonist, Nine Asfel, whose homeland was ravaged by civil war nine years ago, leading to the land becoming a nesting ground for the Belzeds. A group of Sorcerers, Necromancers, and Wizards had created a barrier surrounding the kingdom to prevent a massacre by the Belzeds. In order to solve the problem of the Belzeds, King Arzelide summoned Nine whose skills are widely recognized as the best of the blades and Aisha, whose Sealer powers have isolated her from the rest of kingdom, to eliminate the Belzeds.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Last Rebellion Gameplay Screenshot.jpg|left|thumb|256px|Gameplay screenshot of Nine fighting against a Belzed.]]
[[File:Last Rebellion Gameplay Screenshot.jpg|left|thumb|256px|Gameplay screenshot of Nine fighting against a Belzed.]]
Exploration is free-roaming, but in combat, the mechanics become turn-based. The battle system will allow the player to target specific body parts of an enemy, and the reaction will be realistic; hence, if you shoot out the legs of an opponent, his or her movement will be drastically reduced, while blows to the arms will weaken their attacks. By strategically striking key areas of the body, players can strip the enemy of their ability to fight. Players can switch back and forth between the two characters during battle. Since Nine and Aisha share a single turn, the player must strategically choose which character will execute their attacks first.<ref name="Kombo">{{cite web|url= http://ps3.kombo.com/article.php?artid=9945#|title= NIS Announces Last Rebellion|publisher=Kombo|accessdate=2009-05-07}}</ref>
Exploration is free-roaming, but in combat, the mechanics become turn-based. The battle system will allow the player to target specific body parts of an enemy, and the reaction will be realistic; hence, if you shoot out the legs of an opponent, his or her movement will be drastically reduced, while blows to the arms will weaken their attacks. By strategically striking key areas of the body, players can strip the enemy of their ability to fight. Players can switch back and forth between the two characters during battle. Since Nine and Aisha share a single turn, the player must strategically choose which character will execute their attacks first.<ref name="Kombo">{{cite web |url=http://ps3.kombo.com/article.php?artid=9945# |title=NIS Announces Last Rebellion |last=Furtado |first=Matt |date=May 7, 2009 |website=Kombo |publisher=Advanced Media, Inc. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110327072943/http://ps3.kombo.com/article.php?artid=9945 |archive-date=March 27, 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
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==Characters==
==Characters==
*'''Nine Asfel'''
*'''Nine Asfel'''
: He is a powerful Blade whose Belzed hunting records have brought much infamy. He is free-spirited and remains calm despite the attention he receives for being a Blade. He dislikes being bound to a single place or a set of rules and usually speaks sarcastically and without regard for the feelings of the people around him.<ref name="Official Site"/>
: He is a powerful Blade whose Belzed hunting records have brought much infamy. He is free-spirited and remains calm despite the attention he receives for being a Blade. He dislikes being bound to a single place or a set of rules and usually speaks sarcastically and without regard for the feelings of the people around him.


*'''Aisha Romandine'''
*'''Aisha Romandine'''
: She is a Sealer gifted - and cursed - with exceptional potential. Her extraordinary powers have led to her sometimes being unable to properly control them, leading to the loss of many innocent lives. The people had her locked away from the rest of the world for fear of such accidents, leading her to be protected and cared for by the Imperial authorities. She is proud, strong and often stands up for what she thinks is right.<ref name="Official Site"/><ref name="rpgfan.com">{{cite web |url=http://rpgfan.com/news/2009/485.html |title=Nippon Ichi Software Details Last Rebellion |author= |date=September 30, 2009 |work= |publisher=RPGfan.com |accessdate=January 16, 2010}}</ref>
: She is a Sealer gifted - and cursed - with exceptional potential. Her extraordinary powers have led to her sometimes being unable to properly control them, leading to the loss of many innocent lives. The people had her locked away from the rest of the world for fear of such accidents, leading her to be protected and cared for by the Imperial authorities. She is proud, strong and often stands up for what she thinks is right.<ref name="rpgfan.com">{{cite web |url=http://rpgfan.com/news/2009/485.html |title=Nippon Ichi Software Details Last Rebellion |last=Winkler |first=Chris |date=September 30, 2009 |website=RPGFan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127160238/http://rpgfan.com/news/2009/485.html |archive-date=November 27, 2017 |url-status=dead |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>


*'''Alfred Formillo'''
*'''Alfred Formillo'''
: He is the younger brother of Nine, he was adopted and raised by the king at a young age leading to his persona being a complete opposite of Nine. He is also a Blade possessing formidable powers as a necromancer, often focusing on the task at hand and possesses a strong sense of duty. Like Nine however he is honest and extremely blunt.<ref name="Official Site"/>
: He is the younger brother of Nine, he was adopted and raised by the king at a young age leading to his persona being a complete opposite of Nine. He is also a Blade possessing formidable powers as a necromancer, often focusing on the task at hand and possesses a strong sense of duty. Like Nine however he is honest and extremely blunt.


*'''Azelride Lorvin'''
*'''Azelride Lorvin'''
: He is the king of the country and is a sorcerer who possesses unprecedented skill, giving him the title of the Keeper of Lorvin. He had previously used his power to form a great barrier around his kingdom to protect it during the later Great War.<ref name="Official Site"/><ref name="rpgfan.com"/>
: He is the king of the country and is a sorcerer who possesses unprecedented skill, giving him the title of the Keeper of Lorvin. He had previously used his power to form a great barrier around his kingdom to protect it during the later Great War.<ref name="rpgfan.com"/>


*'''Meiktillia'''
*'''Meiktillia'''
: She is praised as being the god of death and destruction, the opposite of Formival. She is known as the one who destroys and absorbs all of life. Her power is what provides Nine and Aisha with their abilities as a Blade and Sealer. She grows interested in them and grants them even more power than before.<ref name="Official Site"/>
: She is praised as being the god of death and destruction, the opposite of Formival. She is known as the one who destroys and absorbs all of life. Her power is what provides Nine and Aisha with their abilities as a Blade and Sealer. She grows interested in them and grants them even more power than before.


==Development==
==Development==
The game was first announced on May 8, 2009 by Nippon Ichi Software for an October 2009 release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/981/981090p1.html |title=Last Rebellion Announced |author=Ryan Clements |date=May 8, 2009 |work= |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=January 16, 2010}}</ref> However it was announced on November 2, 2009 that the game would be delayed to an early 2010 release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/02/last-rebellion-launches-next-year/ |title=Last Rebellion Launches Next Year |author=Spencer |date=November 2, 2009 |work= |publisher=Siliconera |accessdate=January 16, 2010}}</ref> On November 4, 2009 Nippon Ichi Software announced that the game would be released in Japan on January 28, 2010.<ref name="Japan release"/> On December 22, 2009 it was revealed that the game would be released in North America in February 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://playstationlifestyle.net/2009/12/22/last-rebellion-stirs-up-a-release-date/ |title=Last Rebellion Stirs up a Release Date |author=Cameron Teague |date=December 22, 2009 |work= |publisher=PlayStation LifeStyle |accessdate=January 16, 2010}}</ref> On January 16, 2010 it was announced that the game would be released in Europe on March 12, 2010 and would be published by [[Tecmo Koei]].<ref name="Europe Release"/>
The game was first announced on May 8, 2009 by Nippon Ichi Software for an October 2009 release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/08/last-rebellion-announced |title=Last Rebellion Announced |last=Clements |first=Ryan |date=May 8, 2009 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref> However it was announced on November 2, 2009 that the game would be delayed to an early 2010 release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/last-rebellion-launches-next-year/ |title=Last Rebellion Launches Next Year |author=Spencer |date=November 2, 2009 |website=Siliconera |publisher=[[Enthusiast Gaming]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116195158/http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/02/last-rebellion-launches-next-year/ |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref> On November 4, 2009 Nippon Ichi Software announced that the game would be released in Japan on January 28, 2010.<ref name="Japan release"/> On December 22, 2009 it was revealed that the game would be released in North America in February 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2009/12/22/last-rebellion-stirs-up-a-release-date/ |title=Last Rebellion Stirs up a Release Date |last=Teague |first=Cameron |date=December 22, 2009 |website=PlayStation LifeStyle |publisher=Evolve Media |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref> On January 16, 2010 it was announced that the game would be released in Europe on March 12, 2010 and would be published by [[Tecmo Koei]].<ref name="Europe Release"/>

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== Songs ==
;Opening theme
* "'''Ever Last'''"
**Artist: [[Hironobu Kageyama]]

;Ending theme
* "'''Saigo no Michishirube'''"
**Artist: [[Haruka Shimotsuki]]


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 44%<ref name="mc">http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/lastrebellion</ref>
| MC = 44/100<ref name="mc">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/last-rebellion/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Last Rebellion for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| Destruct = 5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-last-rebellion/ |title=Review: Last Rebellion |last=Tolentino |first=Josh |date=February 25, 2010 |website=[[Destructoid]] |publisher=Enthusiast Gaming |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| EuroG = 3/10<ref name="review-eg">http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/last-rebellion-review</ref>
| GameRev = D-<ref name="review-gr">http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/ps3/last-rebellion</ref>
| EuroG = 3/10<ref name="review-eg">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/last-rebellion-review |title=Last Rebellion |last=Edwards |first=Matt |date=March 24, 2010 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]]}}</ref>
| Fam = 24/40<ref name="fam">{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2010/01/famitsu-reviews-resonance-of-fate-more |title=Famitsu reviews Resonance of Fate, more |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=January 19, 2010 |website=Gematsu |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| GSpot = 3.5/10<ref name="review-gs">http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/lastrebellion/review.html</ref>
| GI = 4.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/last_rebellion/b/ps3/archive/2010/02/26/a-rebellion-against-good-game-design.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100301095009/http://gameinformer.com/games/last_rebellion/b/ps3/archive/2010/02/26/a-rebellion-against-good-game-design.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 1, 2010 |title=Last Rebellion: A Rebellion Against Good Game Design |last=Kollar |first=Phil |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop]] |issue=204 |date=April 2010 |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
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| GameZone = 6/10<ref name="review-gz">{{cite web |url=http://ps3.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r38111.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-04-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219211315/http://ps3.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r38111.htm |archivedate=2010-02-19 |df= }}</ref>
| GameRev = D−<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/45430-last-rebellion-review |title=Last Rebellion Review |last=Costantino |first=Jesse |date=March 5, 2010 |website=[[GameRevolution]] |publisher=[[CraveOnline]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614132839/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/last-rebellion |archive-date=June 14, 2015 |url-status=live |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| IGN = 3/10<ref name="review-ign">http://ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1072711p1.html</ref>
| GSpot = 3.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/last-rebellion-review/1900-6254249/ |title=Last Rebellion Review |last=Stella |first=Shiva |date=March 26, 2010 |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
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| GameZone = 6/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/last_rebellion_ps3_review/ |title=Last Rebellion - PS3 - Review |last=Newby |first=Caleb |date=February 16, 2010 |website=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219211315/http://ps3.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r38111.htm |archive-date=February 19, 2010 |url-status=live |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| IGN = 3/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/02/26/last-rebellion-review |title=Last Rebellion Review |last=Bishop |first=Sam |date=February 26, 2010 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| PSM = 3/5<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Last Rebellion |magazine=[[PlayStation: The Official Magazine]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |issue=32 |date=May 2010 |page=84}}</ref>
| RPG = 1.5/5<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/lastrebellion/lastrebellion/reviews/lastrebellionstrev1.html |title=Last Rebellion - Staff Review |last=den Ouden |first=Adriaan |date=February 23, 2010 |website=RPGamer |publisher=CraveOnline |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| RPGFan = 74%<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rpgfan.com/review/last-rebellion/ |title=Last Rebellion |last=Chandran |first=Neal |date=March 13, 2010 |website=RPGFan |publisher=Emerald Shield Media LLC |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''Teletext GameCentral''
| rev1Score = 3/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/5abe54472490d02fb89fa110c0c1bcf7/Last+Rebellion+(PS3).aspx |title=Last Rebellion (PS3) |last=Hargreaves |first=Roger |date=March 2010 |website=Teletext GameCentral |publisher=[[Teletext Ltd.]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100425154619/http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/5abe54472490d02fb89fa110c0c1bcf7/Last+Rebellion+(PS3).aspx |archive-date=April 25, 2010 |url-status=dead |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
}}
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The game has received generally unfavorable reviews, with a Metacritic score of 44% based on 30 reviews.<ref name="mc" />


The game received "unfavorable" reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="mc" /> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of one seven, two sixes, and one five for a total of 24 out of 40.<ref name="fam" />
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NIS America's president, Haru Akenaga, stated that the game was "not the kind of title we should release in the United States because of its quality", and that he felt "really sorry for our customers because we released that title".<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/29/nis-americas-president-on-anime-crossovers-sakura-wars-and-ps3-development/</ref>

The game was not profitable for Nippon Ichi, the publisher who had worked with Hit Maker on the game. Nippon Ichi CEO [[Sōhei Niikawa]] apologized about it in an interview with Dengeki Online, and said that it lead to restructuring internally where some in-development projects of unclear quality were dropped to concentrate on fewer, better games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nippon Ichi Software CEO Sohei Niikawa Reflects Upon Past Mistakes |url=https://www.siliconera.com/nippon-ichi-software-ceo-sohei-niikawa-reflects-upon-past-mistakes/ |website=Siliconera |access-date=8 August 2024 |date=19 April 2013}} Article is citing {{Cite web |url=https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/601/601245/ |title=『ラストリベリオン』は本当にごめんなさい！ 社長が明かす、苦難期から学んだその後への戒めとは？【電撃日本一】
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|website=Dengeki Online |lang=ja }}</ref> NIS America's president, Haru Akenaga, stated that the game was "not the kind of title we should release in the United States because of its quality", and that he felt "really sorry for our customers because we released that title".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/nis-americas-president-on-anime-crossovers-sakura-wars-and-ps3-development/ |title=NIS America's President On Anime, Crossovers, Sakura Wars, And More |author=Spencer |date=June 29, 2010 |website=Siliconera |publisher=Enthusiast Gaming |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107011626/http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/29/nis-americas-president-on-anime-crossovers-sakura-wars-and-ps3-development/ |archive-date=January 7, 2019 |url-status=live |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>

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== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{moby game|id=/ps3/last-rebellion}}
*[http://nippon1.jp/consumer/lastrebellion/ Official Japanese Site]
*[http://nisamerica.com/games/lastr/ Official North American Site]


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Last Rebellion
North American box art
Developer(s)Nippon Ichi Software
Hit Maker
Publisher(s)
EnginePhyreEngine
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Release
  • JP: January 28, 2010[1]
  • NA: February 23, 2010
  • EU: March 26, 2010[2]
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Last Rebellion[a] is an action role-playing video game developed by Nippon Ichi Software and Hit Maker exclusively for the PlayStation 3. It was published by Nippon Ichi Software in Japan as well as in North America and Tecmo Koei in Europe . The game was released on January 28, 2010 in Japan, in North America on February 23, 2010, and in Europe on March 26, 2010. The game received negative reviews from critics.

Plot

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The game takes place in the world of Junovald which is governed by the will of two gods: Meitilia and Formival. Meitilia is the god of death, presiding over the destruction of life while Formival is the god of life, presiding over the birth of all life and the creation of everything. Meitilia is said to have blessed two types of people - Blades and Sealers - with special powers. Blades have the unparalleled power to destroy things physically while Sealers have the magical power to destroy souls.

Formival's power on the other hand grants him the ability to revive any dead object. Creatures in the face of death allow their souls to escape from their body; once escaped these souls are controlled by fragments of what is known as Formival's Soul. The souls of the creatures would then manifest into monsters which are more powerful and stronger than before. These creatures are known as the Belzeds, which cannot be killed by normal means - instead requiring the skills of both a Blade and a Sealer to destroy both its body and soul.

The game follows the main protagonist, Nine Asfel, whose homeland was ravaged by civil war nine years ago, leading to the land becoming a nesting ground for the Belzeds. A group of Sorcerers, Necromancers, and Wizards had created a barrier surrounding the kingdom to prevent a massacre by the Belzeds. In order to solve the problem of the Belzeds, King Arzelide summoned Nine whose skills are widely recognized as the best of the blades and Aisha, whose Sealer powers have isolated her from the rest of kingdom, to eliminate the Belzeds.

Gameplay

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Gameplay screenshot of Nine fighting against a Belzed.

Exploration is free-roaming, but in combat, the mechanics become turn-based. The battle system will allow the player to target specific body parts of an enemy, and the reaction will be realistic; hence, if you shoot out the legs of an opponent, his or her movement will be drastically reduced, while blows to the arms will weaken their attacks. By strategically striking key areas of the body, players can strip the enemy of their ability to fight. Players can switch back and forth between the two characters during battle. Since Nine and Aisha share a single turn, the player must strategically choose which character will execute their attacks first.[3]

Characters

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  • Nine Asfel
He is a powerful Blade whose Belzed hunting records have brought much infamy. He is free-spirited and remains calm despite the attention he receives for being a Blade. He dislikes being bound to a single place or a set of rules and usually speaks sarcastically and without regard for the feelings of the people around him.
  • Aisha Romandine
She is a Sealer gifted - and cursed - with exceptional potential. Her extraordinary powers have led to her sometimes being unable to properly control them, leading to the loss of many innocent lives. The people had her locked away from the rest of the world for fear of such accidents, leading her to be protected and cared for by the Imperial authorities. She is proud, strong and often stands up for what she thinks is right.[4]
  • Alfred Formillo
He is the younger brother of Nine, he was adopted and raised by the king at a young age leading to his persona being a complete opposite of Nine. He is also a Blade possessing formidable powers as a necromancer, often focusing on the task at hand and possesses a strong sense of duty. Like Nine however he is honest and extremely blunt.
  • Azelride Lorvin
He is the king of the country and is a sorcerer who possesses unprecedented skill, giving him the title of the Keeper of Lorvin. He had previously used his power to form a great barrier around his kingdom to protect it during the later Great War.[4]
  • Meiktillia
She is praised as being the god of death and destruction, the opposite of Formival. She is known as the one who destroys and absorbs all of life. Her power is what provides Nine and Aisha with their abilities as a Blade and Sealer. She grows interested in them and grants them even more power than before.

Development

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The game was first announced on May 8, 2009 by Nippon Ichi Software for an October 2009 release.[5] However it was announced on November 2, 2009 that the game would be delayed to an early 2010 release.[6] On November 4, 2009 Nippon Ichi Software announced that the game would be released in Japan on January 28, 2010.[1] On December 22, 2009 it was revealed that the game would be released in North America in February 2010.[7] On January 16, 2010 it was announced that the game would be released in Europe on March 12, 2010 and would be published by Tecmo Koei.[2]

Reception

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The game received "unfavorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[8] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one seven, two sixes, and one five for a total of 24 out of 40.[11]

The game was not profitable for Nippon Ichi, the publisher who had worked with Hit Maker on the game. Nippon Ichi CEO Sōhei Niikawa apologized about it in an interview with Dengeki Online, and said that it lead to restructuring internally where some in-development projects of unclear quality were dropped to concentrate on fewer, better games.[21] NIS America's president, Haru Akenaga, stated that the game was "not the kind of title we should release in the United States because of its quality", and that he felt "really sorry for our customers because we released that title".[22]

Notes

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  1. ^ Japanese: ラストリベリオン, Hepburn: Rasuto Riberion

References

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  1. ^ a b "日本一ソフトウェア，PS3用の王道RPG「ラストリベリオン」の発売日を2010年1月28日と発表". 4gamer (in Japanese). November 2, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Last Rebellion (PS3) Announced For Europe". Tecmo Koei. January 11, 2010. Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Furtado, Matt (May 7, 2009). "NIS Announces Last Rebellion". Kombo. Advanced Media, Inc. Archived from the original on March 27, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Winkler, Chris (September 30, 2009). "Nippon Ichi Software Details Last Rebellion". RPGFan. Archived from the original on November 27, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  5. ^ Clements, Ryan (May 8, 2009). "Last Rebellion Announced". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  6. ^ Spencer (November 2, 2009). "Last Rebellion Launches Next Year". Siliconera. Enthusiast Gaming. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  7. ^ Teague, Cameron (December 22, 2009). "Last Rebellion Stirs up a Release Date". PlayStation LifeStyle. Evolve Media. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Last Rebellion for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  9. ^ Tolentino, Josh (February 25, 2010). "Review: Last Rebellion". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  10. ^ Edwards, Matt (March 24, 2010). "Last Rebellion". Eurogamer. Gamer Network.
  11. ^ a b Romano, Sal (January 19, 2010). "Famitsu reviews Resonance of Fate, more". Gematsu. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  12. ^ Kollar, Phil (April 2010). "Last Rebellion: A Rebellion Against Good Game Design". Game Informer. No. 204. GameStop. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  13. ^ Costantino, Jesse (March 5, 2010). "Last Rebellion Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on June 14, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  14. ^ Stella, Shiva (March 26, 2010). "Last Rebellion Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  15. ^ Newby, Caleb (February 16, 2010). "Last Rebellion - PS3 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on February 19, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  16. ^ Bishop, Sam (February 26, 2010). "Last Rebellion Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  17. ^ "Review: Last Rebellion". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. No. 32. Future plc. May 2010. p. 84.
  18. ^ den Ouden, Adriaan (February 23, 2010). "Last Rebellion - Staff Review". RPGamer. CraveOnline. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  19. ^ Chandran, Neal (March 13, 2010). "Last Rebellion". RPGFan. Emerald Shield Media LLC. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  20. ^ Hargreaves, Roger (March 2010). "Last Rebellion (PS3)". Teletext GameCentral. Teletext Ltd. Archived from the original on April 25, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  21. ^ "Nippon Ichi Software CEO Sohei Niikawa Reflects Upon Past Mistakes". Siliconera. 19 April 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2024. Article is citing "『ラストリベリオン』は本当にごめんなさい！ 社長が明かす、苦難期から学んだその後への戒めとは？【電撃日本一】". Dengeki Online (in Japanese).
  22. ^ Spencer (June 29, 2010). "NIS America's President On Anime, Crossovers, Sakura Wars, And More". Siliconera. Enthusiast Gaming. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
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