THE IDOLM@STER Dearly Stars for Nintendo DS out!

Japanese English

Hobby

THE IDOLM@STER Dearly Stars for Nintendo DS out!

September 18, 200912:15 AM | Contributor:akiba

THE IDOLM@STER Dearly Stars for Nintendo DS out! "THE IDOLM@STER Dearly Stars" for Nintendo DS (IM@S DS) has come out.

IM@S DS is the latest release of the "THE IDOLM@STER" franchise that has spread out from arcade, Xbox360, PSP, to comics. Unlike its previous games where the player/producer focused on "bringing up" prospected idols, this game is - the player becomes the prospected idols themselves and sees the lives of idols from their point of view - an "Top Idol Adventure game".

The 3 idols that the player can become are the prospected idols from "Studio 876", the powerful daughter of a top idol "Ai Hidaka" (CV: Haruka Tomatsu), the shy internet-idol "Eri Mizutani" (CV: Kana Hanazawa), and the boy-girl that aims to be an idol to pursue his coolness "Ryo Akidzuki" (CV: Yuuko Sanpei) are filled as much as characters as "Studio 765" and "Studio 961". The idols of "Studio 765" who were the main heroines in the previous games appear as famous idols.


"THE IDOLM@STER Dearly Stars" for Nintendo DS		maker specials are "ViDaVo!” and 2 "WeiB Schwarz" promotion cards of "Studio 876"


"Ai Hidaka" (CV: Haruka Tomatsu), "Eri Mizutani" (CV: Kana Hanazawa) and "Ryo Akidzuki" (CV: Yuuko Sanpei) are the heroines. The player selects one and experience life through the eyes of an idol. Players can cheer during the live scenes with hand-clapping

The game system will be the same as the previous ones with idols working their way to the top through lessons and stages. There will also be auditions and TV appearances modes where players can enjoy the 3D characters' songs and dance. Players can enjoy performances as they wish by arranging camerawork, dances not to mention the songs and the costumes.

It can also be played through DS wireless. Can exchange items and hold combined live performances as well as "Cheering mode" that 16 players can play at the same time. "QR code" mode that enables players to get items through the DSi camera. The DLC (DownLoad Contents) for Xbox360 and PSP versions will not be available this time.


The Gamers limited "Narikiri Ryo Set" contains T-shirt, glasses, glass case all autographed by Ryo

The reservation specials are idol magazine "ViDaVo!” and 2 "WeiB Schwarz" promotion cards of "Studio 876". Some shops will have a telephone card with these items. Gamers has the limited "Narikiri Ryo Set" which contains T-shirt, glasses, and glass case with the software.

The highly expected product before the "Silver Week" holiday (or a sure hit anyway) had Akiba shops playing demo-movies. Each shop holding special interest in introducing the heroines, "Ryo Akidzuki", the character that brought the "Boy-girl" boom to IM@S fans, the 13 year young "Ai Hidaka" and the black-haired "Eri Mizutani".

The prices at Akihabara was about 5,500 yen. "Narikiri Ryo Set" priced at 8,279 yen.


Sofmap amusement store "Kakka (Her highness)'s daughter Hida-kakka" "bust measurement 80 centimeter (with the pads)" "The popular mysterious girl on the Net!" - the introduction of the heroines


Sofmap Akihabara main store Giant poster of the awarded "The prettiest 13 year old "Ai Hidaka"		"Life size couldn't match the power of Ai-chan!!" "Met Ai-chan in my dreams" "Our, OUR idol!"


"Up to 16 simul play" means "16 sets per person"	poster of Yumeko Sakurai vs Estelle "No time to talk about love and dreams!"	Sofmap special is the "serious-looking but still cute Ai-chan telephone card"


Asobit Game City that's holding the entrance sale "My personal favorite" "Eri Mizutani"		A hug-pillowish poster board by "Wanna have Ryo-kyun as our bride" group


"the boy-girl had too much of an impact..."	"for this game is played through the eyes of an idol, we are not seeking for producers at this point"	staff with IM@S t-shirt	Asobit special is the telephone card with the close-up of the heroines