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|title = King's Field IV |
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| title = King's Field IV |
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|image = King's Field IV.jpg |
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| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|FromSoftware}}{{vgrelease|NA|]}}{{vgrelease|PAL|]}} |
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| director = Rintaro Yamada<br>Satoru Yanagi |
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| artist = Keiichiro Ogawa |
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|director = Rintaro Yamada<br>Satoru Yanagi |
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| programmer = Takeshi Suzuki |
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| producer = Shinichiro Nishida |
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| composer = Tsukasa Saitoh |
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|released = {{vgrelease|JP|October 4, 2001}}{{vgrelease|NA|March 25, 2002}}{{vgrelease|PAL|March 28, 2003}} |
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| released = {{vgrelease|JP|October 4, 2001|NA|March 26, 2002<ref>{{Cite web |date=2002-06-20 |title=PlayStation 2: King's Field: The Ancient City |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/356/356257p1.html |access-date=2023-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020620095111/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/356/356257p1.html |archive-date=2002-06-20 }}</ref>|EU|March 28, 2003|AU|May 28, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |title=''King's Field IV'' |url=http://www.gpstore.com.au/product.x?1457647 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030630153547/http://www.gpstore.com.au/product.x?1457647 |archive-date=June 30, 2003 |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=]}}</ref>}} |
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'''''King's Field IV''''', released in North America as '''''King's Field: The Ancient City''''', is a medieval-themed first-person ] produced by ] for the ] in {{vgy|2001}}. It is the fourth game in the ]. ] published the North America release in {{vgy|2002}}, while ] published the Europe release in {{vgy|2003}}. |
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'''''King's Field IV''''',{{efn|{{nihongo||キングスフィールドIV|Kingusu Fīrudo Fō}}}} released in North America as '''''King's Field: The Ancient City''''', is a 2001 ] developed by ] for the ].<ref name=":0">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=11699&redirect=no|title=プレイステーション2 - KING'S FIELD IV|language=ja|magazine=]|publisher=]|volume=915|date=June 30, 2006|page=89}}</ref> It is the fourth entry in the '']'' series. It was released in North America by ] in 2002 and in Europe by ] in 2003. |
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==Plot== |
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==Plot== |
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An accursed idol responsible for the destruction of an ancient race has resurfaced to wreak havoc once again among the kingdoms of man. You must return the idol to the Ancient City to break its curse, but monsters of unspeakable horror haunt the ruins. There is a palpable fear in the air of the Ancient City—even the monsters themselves fear the evil that has returned. |
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In the land of Heladin, something is amiss. Their king, smitten by a strange idol that was given to him as a gift, lies dying. The country was enveloped with a strange sorrow, a certain darkness that stains the soul of man. Ever since the idol was brought into the kingdom, the once prosperous nation fell into a state of corruption and decay. Fearing for the life of his king and home, the sword master Septiego took a battalion of his best men to return the idol which was believed to be the source of this tragedy. Alas, the party was neither seen nor heard from again. The idol was presumed lost forever, but the decay of the nation continued. |
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Meanwhile, in the adjoining kingdom of Azalin, a shrouded figure appears at the doorstep of Prince Devian. From within his cloak, the dark stranger produced the object of Heladin's corruption: The Idol of Sorrow. The idol was originally taken from the ruined depths of the Holy Land, now known as the Land of Disaster, and given to the unsuspecting king of Heladin. If the idol remained outside of the ancient city, Heladin, and possibly Azalin, was doomed to mirror the twisted metropolis that spanned the vast caverns of the Land of Disaster. |
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Treasures beyond imagination await the warrior bold enough to attempt the journey, strong enough to face the minions of death, and wise enough to follow the path that leads to the essence of light. Use your sword arm well to rid the land of a potent curse. Be aware that should the sword fail, you have the magical arts to serve you in your quest. Learn the proper time and place for each or you too shall be counted among those lost forever. |
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With strong resolve, Devian embarked on his quest to return the cursed idol and return prosperity and vitality to his neighboring kingdom. His adventure through the ancient city would lead him to many discoveries long since lost after the collapse of the Holy Land. He would encounter the last vestiges of Septiego's troupe, and eventually discover their master's fate. Prince Devian would learn about the ancient and wise Forest Folk, the neighboring Earth Folk, and their war against the nightmarish Dark Folk. All of these secrets and more would be revealed to the young Prince, but does he have the strength of heart to harbor such monstrous truths? |
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==Reception== |
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On release, '']'' magazine scored the game a 30 out of 40.<ref>''プレイステーション2 - KING'S FIELD IV''. Weekly Famitsu. No.915 Pt.2. Pg.89. 30 June 2006.</ref> '']'' magazine scored the game a 6.5 out of 10.<ref>'' 'Reviews - PlayStation 2 Quickies': King's Field: The Ancient City''. Vol. XII. No. 4. Issue 108. Pg. 77. April 2002</ref> |
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| MC = 60/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/kings-field-the-ancient-city/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|title=King's Field: The Ancient City for PlayStation 2 Reviews|website=]|publisher=]}}</ref> |
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| Allgame = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=37589&tab=review|title=King's Field: The Ancient City - Review|last=House|first=Matthew|website=]|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115065537/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=37589&tab=review|archive-date=November 15, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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| EGM = 3.33/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=King's Field: The Ancient City|author=EGM staff|magazine=]|publisher=]|issue=154|date=May 2002|page=107}}</ref> |
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| Fam = 30/40<ref name=":0" /> |
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| GI = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=King's Field: The Ancient City|magazine=]|publisher=]|issue=108|date=April 2002|page=77}}</ref> |
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| GamePro = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/22004.shtml|title=King's Field: The Ancient City Review for PS2 on GamePro.com|author=Star Dingo|date=March 26, 2002|magazine=]|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306062421/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/22004.shtml|archive-date=March 6, 2005|url-status=dead|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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| GSpot = 6.6/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/kings-field-the-ancient-city-review/1900-2862236/|title=King's Field: The Ancient City Review |last=Speer|first=Justin|date=April 22, 2002|website=]|publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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| GameZone = 8.2/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19881.htm|title=King's Field: The Ancient City Review|author=Tha Wiz|date=April 9, 2002|website=GameZone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005040828/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19881.htm|archive-date=October 5, 2008|url-status=dead|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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| IGN = 6.6/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/03/27/kings-field-the-ancient-city|title=King's Field: The Ancient City|last=Dunham|first=Jeremy|date=March 27, 2002|website=]|publisher=Ziff Davis|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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| OPM = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|title=King's Field: The Ancient City|magazine=]|publisher=Ziff Davis|date=April 2002|page=103}}</ref> |
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| RPG = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/kf/kingsfield4/reviews/kf4strev1.html|title=King's Field: The Ancient City - Review|last=Drury|first=Martin|date=November 11, 2004|website=RPGamer|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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The game received "mixed" reviews according to the ] website ].<ref name="MC" /> In Japan, '']'' gave it a score of 30 out of 40.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In the land of Heladin, something is amiss. Their king, smitten by a strange idol that was given to him as a gift, lies dying. The country was enveloped with a strange sorrow, a certain darkness that stains the soul of man. Ever since the idol was brought into the kingdom, the once prosperous nation fell into a state of corruption and decay. Fearing for the life of his king and home, the sword master Septiego took a battalion of his best men to return the idol which was believed to be the source of this tragedy. Alas, the party was neither seen nor heard from again. The idol was presumed lost forever, but the decay of the nation continued.
Meanwhile, in the adjoining kingdom of Azalin, a shrouded figure appears at the doorstep of Prince Devian. From within his cloak, the dark stranger produced the object of Heladin's corruption: The Idol of Sorrow. The idol was originally taken from the ruined depths of the Holy Land, now known as the Land of Disaster, and given to the unsuspecting king of Heladin. If the idol remained outside of the ancient city, Heladin, and possibly Azalin, was doomed to mirror the twisted metropolis that spanned the vast caverns of the Land of Disaster.
With strong resolve, Devian embarked on his quest to return the cursed idol and return prosperity and vitality to his neighboring kingdom. His adventure through the ancient city would lead him to many discoveries long since lost after the collapse of the Holy Land. He would encounter the last vestiges of Septiego's troupe, and eventually discover their master's fate. Prince Devian would learn about the ancient and wise Forest Folk, the neighboring Earth Folk, and their war against the nightmarish Dark Folk. All of these secrets and more would be revealed to the young Prince, but does he have the strength of heart to harbor such monstrous truths?
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