Eureka Seven: New Vision
Encyclopedia
Eureka Seven vol. 2: The New Vision the sequel to Eureka Seven vol.1: New Wave
by the game developmental team Bandai
. The story of New Vision follows that of New Wave; it is set on the same planet, earlier in time, as the anime
series Eureka Seven
. It was released in North America on April 17, 2007.
and even dying. The game focuses on the efforts of the main characters to stop the use of the CFS.
A New Wave graduate, and former KLF pilot who went AWOL. He is now a professional Lifter, the name for the riders of jet-powered flying boards. The LFO he uses is the TypeR505 Kai. First appearance: Eureka Seven Episode 45 (Cameo)
English Voice: Sam Riegel
A New Wave graduate whose combat skills are used to create the CFS. Ruri is outraged when she discovers it is a health hazard. She is mostly seen piloting Flestnia. First appearance: Eureka Seven Episode 45 (Cameo)
English Voice: Michelle Ruff
Moondoggie is a member of Gekkostate and a good friend of Sumner. Lifters use the energy wave phenomena that emanate from below the surface of the planet to gain momentum and stability. Moondoggie has the ability to sense when a big a wave is coming, and is also a pilot. First appearance: Eureka Seven anime.
English Voice: Steve Staley
gave the game 6.0. Its predecessor had scored 4.0. Gametrailers
gave the game a 7.2 out of 10 for Story, Design 4.0 and Gameplay 3.2, with a 4.0 overall, saying that the "plot is masterful, but it is not a masterpiece", and noting a large number of Ramen
references. IGN
gave it a score of 3.7 out of 10. IGN does not have a ratings category for storyline or dialogue.
Eureka Seven vol.1: New Wave
Eureka Seven vol. 1: The New Wave is the first in a trio of games set in the Eureka Seven anime world. It was developed by Bandai, and released in Japan on October 27, 2005. It was released in North America on October 17 2006. A direct sequel, Eureka Seven vol. 2: The New Vision, was released in 2006...
by the game developmental team Bandai
Bandai
is a Japanese toy making and video game company, as well as the producer of a large number of plastic model kits. It is the world's third-largest producer of toys . Some ex-Bandai group companies produce anime and tokusatsu programs...
. The story of New Vision follows that of New Wave; it is set on the same planet, earlier in time, as the anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series Eureka Seven
Eureka Seven
Eureka Seven, known in Japan as , is a mecha anime TV series by Bones. Eureka Seven tells the story of Renton Thurston and the outlaw group Gekkostate, his relationship with the enigmatic mecha pilot Eureka, and the mystery of the Coralians....
. It was released in North America on April 17, 2007.
Plot
This game takes place two years after the incident in Eureka Seven: New Wave and immediately precedes the events of the anime series. Pilots of the giant mechanical humanoids known as LFOs enhanced by the Compac Feedback System are experiencing dementiaDementia
Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging...
and even dying. The game focuses on the efforts of the main characters to stop the use of the CFS.
Sumner
Sumner-A New Wave graduate, and former KLF pilot who went AWOL. He is now a professional Lifter, the name for the riders of jet-powered flying boards. The LFO he uses is the TypeR505 Kai. First appearance: Eureka Seven Episode 45 (Cameo)
English Voice: Sam Riegel
Sam Riegel
Samuel Brent Oscar "Sam" Riegel is a voice actor, writer and director who appears in many television cartoons, anime, and video games. He began as a child actor in theater in Virginia, and moved to New York City to perform in Broadway and off-Broadway shows...
Ruri
Ruri-A New Wave graduate whose combat skills are used to create the CFS. Ruri is outraged when she discovers it is a health hazard. She is mostly seen piloting Flestnia. First appearance: Eureka Seven Episode 45 (Cameo)
English Voice: Michelle Ruff
Michelle Ruff
Michelle Suzanne Ruff is an American voice actress known for her work in anime and video games.-Anime roles:* Angel Tales - Akane the fox* Ai Yori Aoshi - Aoi Sakuraba* Arc the Lad - Meril...
Moondoggie
Moondoggie-Moondoggie is a member of Gekkostate and a good friend of Sumner. Lifters use the energy wave phenomena that emanate from below the surface of the planet to gain momentum and stability. Moondoggie has the ability to sense when a big a wave is coming, and is also a pilot. First appearance: Eureka Seven anime.
English Voice: Steve Staley
Steve Staley
Steve Staley is a voice actor who is also known as Steve Cannon. He is represented by Arlene Thornton & Associates.When he is not working in the booth, he teaches a voice acting class at Kalmenson & Kalmenson in Burbank, California....
Reception
As with the first game in this series, the up to six-to-one ratio of cinematics and gameplay received poor reviews overall. GameSpotGameSpot
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gave the game 6.0. Its predecessor had scored 4.0. Gametrailers
GameTrailers
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gave the game a 7.2 out of 10 for Story, Design 4.0 and Gameplay 3.2, with a 4.0 overall, saying that the "plot is masterful, but it is not a masterpiece", and noting a large number of Ramen
Ramen
is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as , , kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn...
references. IGN
IGN
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gave it a score of 3.7 out of 10. IGN does not have a ratings category for storyline or dialogue.