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Megami Meguri Public Transit Card 3DS Game's Teaser Video Introduces Tsukumo
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
CAPCOM began streaming a teaser video on Thursday for Megami Meguri (Goddess Tour), its upcoming Nintendo 3DS game that will use IC cards, which are used in Japan to pay for public transportation fares. The video previews protagonist Tsukumo (voiced by Ayasa Itō), and confirms the character designer is LovePlus character designer Tarō Minoboshi.
The game centers on Tsukumo, a spirit who wishes to become a goddess who shines on people like the sun. Players help Tsukumo grow into a goddess by traveling throughout Japan and developing their relationship with her. Players will be able to "teach" Tsukumo words, which she can then use in conversation with players using the "Megami Speak Engine," a voice synthesis program.
The September 15 issue of Weekly Famitsu magazine will reveal more information on communication with characters in the game and how the IC cards work. The issue will also publish an interview with the game's heroine Tsukumo-chan.
In the game, players tap the IC card on the Nintendo 3DS, which will give players items and allow them to converse with characters. The exact nature of the items and characters will vary depending on the data on the card, such as riding history.
10 types of IC cards — including Kitaca, Suica, Pasmo, Toica, Manaca, Icoca, PiTaPa, Sugoca, Nimoca, and Hayakaken cards — will all be supported in the game, and the game will portray over 9,000 real-life stations in Japan.
The game is part of a planned project done in conjunction with local railways with the intent to revitalize local areas.
