Madoka Magica - The Battle Pentagram
Puella Magi Madoka Magica - The Battle Pentagram (魔法少女まどか☆マギカ - The Battle Pentagram Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika - The Battle Pentagram) is an upcoming PlayStation Vita 3D Action game developed by Artdink and published by Namco Bandai. The original scenario is supervised by Magica Quartet. The game will be released in Japan in winter 2013.
Prologue
This is the story of some Magical Girls, whom have been hunting witches throughout the ages.
How many times has this been repeating over and over again, Homura Akemi has stopped counting a long time ago. After challenging several times the most powerful of witches, "Walpurgis Night", without any success, thinking again it was the end, she entrusted everything to Madoka Kaname.
"If we all five Magical Girls get together, wouldn't we be capable of defeating Walpurgis Night?"
With that in mind, Homura goes back in time once again. The five girls must forge a bond between them to cooperate and defeat Walpurgis Night.
Now, the girls are left behind, and one of them will be their guide...
Gameplay Features
The game will feature daytime and nighttime sequences. At daytime, players can talk with the magical girls and strengthen their bonds, while at nighttime players battle witches, the results of which can affect your bonds with the magical girls.
The following characters are confirmed to appear:
- Madoka Kaname: Shoots an arrow of light. In a pinch, Kyubey will come to assist.
- Homura Akemi: Manipulates time and wields firearms.
- Mami Tomoe: Uses ribbon magic and guns for a long-distance advantage.
- Sayaka Miki: Attacks in short-distance with swords. Has high mobility and attack speed.
- Kyoko Sakura: Wields a spear for short to mid-range attacks.
Gallery
Dengeki Playstation Vol.550
Dengeki Playstation Vol.550
Dengeki Playstation Vol.550
Weekly Famitsu Issue 2013-09-26. The PS3 category was later stated to be an error.
In-game screencap
Trivia
- At the time the game's announcement by Dengeki and Famitsu, the console in which The Battle Pentagram would be release was subject to confusion. Famitsu incorrectly listed the game under the PS3 label. They have since issued an apology for the mistake.[1]