[International (DLC Version)] Absented Age: Squarebound

Synopsis

You can unlock additional elements by placing this DLC in the patches folder of “AbsentAge: Squarebound” version 2.00 or later.

How to install DLC and unlock additional features for owners of the previous version of Absent Age:Squarebound:

1. Update the base game to version 2.00 or later.

2. Place the DLC under the “patches” folder created by the update.

New Features in the International Version

* Seamless Language Switching

You can instantly swap between Japanese and English at any time during the game by pressing the @ key or L3 Button (can be changed). If you’re keen to do language study by playing a game, or just find yourself wondering “how would they say this in another language?”, it’s yours with the press of a button.

(* Existing battle log text will not be retroactively affected by language switching.)

The English translation was provided by vgperson. From scenes packed with emotion to humorous wordplay in item descriptions, may you enjoy the intricacies of each translation.

* Arcade Mode

A mode separate from the main game, where you advance through a dungeon you can’t bring anything into, and aim for a high score. You can also link your main game save data to control characters other than the protagonist.

Features four stages, including stages for two guest characters: Iris from Soaring Machinariae, and Astrake from Reality Minds.

* Bonus Playable Characters

Iris from Soaring Machinariae and Astrake from Reality Minds can played as, or made into allies, in Arcade Mode.

Iris boasts overwhelmingly powerful three-stage combos, during which adjacent foes can’t act. The third hit depends on her current Core, so it’s important to change it out to suit the situation. Stopping the combo early at the second hit, utilizing the fact she can strike up to 4 times before engaging combat, can also be an effective strategy.

Like in RealityMinds, Astrake can activate a variety of chain skills by combining component skills. Strong followups and a well-balanced lineup of skills makes for a highly adaptable fighter. Be sure to use both the normal and charge variations of the pre-emptive strike for maximum effectiveness.

This game, Absented Age: Squarebound, is the first part of the larger Absented Age series. Though this first part can be considered a complete story in its own right, there remain elements yet to appear in this game (such as assist summons and real-world embodiment actions), as well as unexplained mysteries.

I plan to make updates to the game based on players’ feedback while also developing the next game in the series, Absented Age: Ghostbound (tentative title). I’m prepared to improve anything that might be improved upon in this game, so I would appreciate anyone contacting me on my Twitter or elsewhere with their opinions.

I hope this game can reach as many people as possible.

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“[International (Standalone Version)] Absented Age: Squarebound” (RJ290851)