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Shadow Hearts 3 coming to New World of Europe

Aruze's RPG finally confirmed for a release across PAL territories courtesy of publisher Ghostlight.
By Emma Boyes, GameSpot UK
Posted Apr 3, 2007 8:34 am PT

European fans of quirky Japanese role-playing games will be breathing a sigh of relief today because Shadow Hearts: From the New World is officially dated for Europe. After a wait of well over a year since the game released in North America and nearly two years since its debut in Japan, it seemed as if PAL regions might have been forgotten. Not so--the PlayStation 2 game is now penciled in for a May release date, courtesy of publishing company Ghostlight.

The game is the first in the Shadow Hearts series to switch location away from a European setting and into the New World of the Americas. Set in 1929, it focuses on a motley band of characters, including Johnny Garland, a 16-year-old private detective, and Shania, a Native American woman who possesses the ablility to fuse with powerful spirits.

Johnny witnesses an evil demon coming through a "window" whilst working on a missing person's case and becomes determined to discover the truth behind the apparition. His quest takes him to locations including New York, Las Vegas, and Roswell.

Shadow Hearts: From the New World also features the judgment ring system, as used in the previous two series incarnations, and adds the stock system, where characters can build up power to use special attacks and perform powerful combo attacks.

Developed by Azure, the game was originally released on July 23, 2005, in Japan and on March 7, 2006, in the US. It will be arriving in PAL regions in May 2007.

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Delo2U

I have that game and it fu***g rocks ......almost done with it yay

Posted May 29, 2007 3:09 am PT
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Bigmrjosh

What took so long? Is the thinking that European gamers only want to play games SET in Europe?!
SH2 was fantastic. I'm stoked that this is finally available.

Posted May 16, 2007 11:45 pm PT
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Lady_Bahamut

I LOVED SH2 and I had given up ALL hope of this coming out here in England. I wonder why they've taken so long in getting this over here though?

Posted Apr 25, 2007 8:14 am PT
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hakkelaar

finally, it's about time this game comes to Europe. Gave up hope already , now I've got something to look forward to

Posted Apr 8, 2007 8:28 am PT
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brittoss

I was really set to get into the series but backed off when I couldn't find out if SH3 was getting a pal release. Now that it is I might go find some of the older SH games to play before its release.

Posted Apr 6, 2007 2:50 am PT
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Havoc19

great news, was cosidering importing this

Posted Apr 4, 2007 9:35 pm PT
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gatsbythepig

wow another one

Posted Apr 4, 2007 8:56 pm PT
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abang_neo

Just need to wait for more Shin Megami Tensei series now, so slow T_T. Anybody know whether the PAL version would include any additional content or features ?

Posted Apr 4, 2007 6:46 pm PT
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Zimon

YEEEEEEEESSSS!!!!!!!!

Posted Apr 4, 2007 1:51 pm PT
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YuRiPa-X2

Yeah!! Makes me very happy. I loved Shadow Hearts: Covenant, I was looking forward to this one, till people said this game was never gonna released in Europe. I didn't hope for this game anymore and now it's coming. Now still only Xenosaga Episode 3, and then it has been a great RPG year in Europe already. This release gives me back hope for a XS3 release in Europe.

Posted Apr 4, 2007 7:50 am PT
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zsc4

This is a great series, can't wait

Posted Apr 4, 2007 7:17 am PT
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theclaw135

It's the opposite on PC. Europe has had Taito Legends 2 over a year, Sonic Mega Collection Plus was a year late here, Guilty Gear X2 has no sign of coming out here still...

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:46 pm PT
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priestkai

I loved SH1 and 2, so yay, it'll be great to get to play 3. I'd given up hope.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:04 pm PT
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SephirothSyZtem

1 and 2 where much better....but ENJOY!!!!

lol, i didnt.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 9:08 pm PT
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RaiKageRyu

Wow, an oldie.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 6:22 pm PT
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senjutsu

man, europe is sooooo late... it's a shame! At least they're with kyoto and they are even better than kyoto...
and I'll make no comment on what the US and Canada are doing... lol

Anyway, at least here in north america, we can play the games when they pops out, maybe 6months after JAP or sometimes before ( like some mario bros. for an UNKNOWN reason :S, still wondering since they made it in japanese 1st... )

Posted Apr 3, 2007 5:01 pm PT
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spidey223

wish they would make these games for the PSP.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 4:24 pm PT
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spidey223

Fun game, indeed!!!

Posted Apr 3, 2007 4:23 pm PT
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vampiredust99

LMAO

Posted Apr 3, 2007 3:48 pm PT
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Jerian

With time lag like this it makes you wonder if gamers are still on the map over there

Posted Apr 3, 2007 3:40 pm PT
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Somini

YES! Not a day to soon, I've been waiting for ages.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 2:37 pm PT
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FallenAngel

SH 3 was so disappointing. I was anticipating it so much after the masterpiece that was SH 2, but this game really disheartened me. The story was nowhere near the predecessors, and there are only a few vague references to them. On top of that, the characters of SH 3, are nowhere near as interesting as those from SH1 and especially SH2. Sure, some of the off the wall humor is still present, but disappointing nonetheless.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 1:58 pm PT
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MonkeyMan1644

Hooray for Europe!

Posted Apr 3, 2007 1:41 pm PT
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peeweeshift

forget this. I'll wait for next dark cloud

Posted Apr 3, 2007 12:45 pm PT
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Oakaxxv

great news, i was sooo close to importing from America, but i wont have to now

Posted Apr 3, 2007 12:42 pm PT
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Vishvanath

Great news! The first two were brilliant. I loved the humor of Covenant

Posted Apr 3, 2007 12:25 pm PT
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Mechakucha

lol I'd forgotten about this game. Better almost two years late then never (or is it?)

Posted Apr 3, 2007 12:01 pm PT
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KamaKase

about time!

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:51 am PT
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ramok2k

wow that game is old now I really feel bad for eurogamers to get late games especially square europe who take a year jst to translate and lower the frame rate of games ex: final fantasy 10

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:46 am PT
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AzelKosMos

*yay* Love the series, can't wait for this one!

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:38 am PT
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Heavenly_King

I WANT SHADOW HEARTS 4 FOR PS3!!!! :lol

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:29 am PT
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3KindgomsRandy

It has a number of similar elements with Covenant, but is a fine game all by itself. Have fun all you Europeans!

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:20 am PT
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richwalker13

About damn time! I loved these games and the second one ranks up there as one of my favourite RPGs. Shame I haven't heard great things about this one... but we'll see... finally

Posted Apr 3, 2007 11:17 am PT
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Riviera_Phantom

Don't bother. First one was great, Covenant was even better and probably one of the finest RPG's last gen but SH3 is a a hug letdown.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 10:50 am PT
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karena

I have to agree with tidus_ff.I played it and got halfway through but was bored to tears and promptly sold it.They seriously need to revamp the battle system.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 10:33 am PT
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tidus_ff

As a EU gamer I'm not bothered anymore about the lack of games coming here, or the delay. Instead I simply import from the US using Ebay. It works out cheaper inc shipping. Shame the game is crap compared to the other 2.

SH1 was the best, very dark. SH2 very well made game, but didn't quite have that darkness that made SH1. Still a welcome sequel.

SH3 was simply crap and not worthy of the Shadow Hearts name.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 10:02 am PT
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FrenziedRaldo24

"Mmmm the first one was interesting,the second one pretty terrible and i don't epect anything mroe from this one"
Horrible taste
On a side note, ouch, I played it and got through with it a year ago...

Posted Apr 3, 2007 9:21 am PT
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sonictank

heh i hope there's another new shadow heart coming out soon, cause i really loved this one it was tough yet intresting

Posted Apr 3, 2007 9:15 am PT
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The_Fell_One

That both sucks and rocks for Europe. Sucks that it's coming so late, rocks that they're getting it. Maybe Europeans should start making really awesome games, and then not give them to Japan.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 9:02 am PT
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WolfSkill5544

Wow!!! barely is coming to Europe. It better be cheap.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 8:57 am PT
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Conjuredevil

Good Mornin!

Posted Apr 3, 2007 8:55 am PT
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TTDog

And they say Europe isn't ignored by games publishers, almost two years after the original release... its a disgrace.

Posted Apr 3, 2007 8:50 am PT
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