Dragon's Crown Available today Australia-wide

Available today through retail outlets and on the Playstation Network, Dragon's Crown is a fantastical, fun filled game which throws back to some of the most memorable games of my generation such as Golden Axe.

That said, I don't remember Golden Axe being this epic nor as saucy.

Follow on for an outline of all of the standout features of Dragon's Crown as well as a look at the character designs. 

Don't forget to check back in the next few days for our review of this neo-retro beat em up! 

NIS America is proud to announce that Dragon’s Crown™ is now available across Australia and New Zealand for both the PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita consoles*. The PlayStation® Network versions of the game will be available next week on October 16. Developed by Vanillaware and directed by George Kamitani, Dragon’s Crown is a 2D multiplayer action beat ‘em up from the developers of Odin Sphere and GRiMgRiMoiRe. Dragon’s Crown features breathtaking visuals that bring the fantastic characters and monsters to life with fluid artistry. Players can engage in local or online co-op play for dozens of hours of intense dragon-slaying action. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com/dragonscrown

Key Features:

Unparalleled HD visual design: From the maker of Odin Sphere, Vanillaware painstakingly hand-paints every detail—creating a lush, vibrant storybook aesthetic where everything is animated in gorgeous full 1080p HD.

Play as 6 unique character classes: Choose from 6 fantastical characters—each possessing different abilities and strengths that will aid you as you traverse through the darkest of dungeons.

Up to 4 person multiplayer action: Play cooperatively to overcome your foes with up to 3 of your friends locally or via PlayStation®Network on the PS3 or PS Vita. Each time players adventure together, they can expect a different experience and hours of satisfying adventuring. Cross-platform play is not supported, but players can engage in local and online multiplayer.

Loot galore: Dungeons aren’t just about the fighting! Unseen treasures are hidden inside locked chests, and they can be appraised to determine their strength. See if you can find rare treasures!

Customize your journey: Earn Skill Points by completing quests or leveling up, and use them to enhance your character’s abilities with common and class-specific skills!

Dungeon variety: Monsters won’t be the only obstacles on your journey. Dungeons also contain traps and hidden rooms! Explore the dungeons and conquer them all!