Eon (romanized as "AeOn" or "E-on") is a Japanese RPG game available for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii consoles. It is also available in North America and Europe. The game is based on such favorties like Tales of Symphonia, Final Fantasy, and Devil May Cry
Plot
The plot's basic story is heard of when you first play: "1,000 years ago, an ancient prophecy has been fulfilled by many innocent people. None has ever heard of the Sin's Effect since this time... They feel as if it is forbidden for centuries--- NO!!! A long generation, more than centuries. But one evil force has come and tooken everything from all of us... Fortunately, there are five heroes that have accepted our request for them to reobtain the Sin's Effect."
Characters
Ryu Nagato - He is 14 years old and the main protagonist of the series. He appears to be cold and very emotionless, although being incredibly intelligent. He is also good-natured, as he and his friends go on a quest to find the Sin's Effect and retrieve it. Also the fiancee of Koki Hakuso, whom he loves deeply. Ryu is voiced by Maaya Sakamoto in the original Japanese version, and Tara Platt in the English version of the game. His weapon of choice are tonfas and he relies mostly on magic.
Koki Hakuso - A 14-year-old girl with a very childish persona. She is the female protagonist of the series. On being childish, Koki is very protective of the series's male protagonist, whom she cares and loves for deeply. She chose to help find the Sin's Effect in order to hope for her one dream: to marry Ryu in the future. Koki is voiced by Asuka Okame in the original Japanese version, and Stephanie Sheh in the English version of the game. Her weapon of choice is a scythe and she relies normally on defense, but can use strength as a second reliability.
Janga no Eon ("Eon" in the english version) - A half-demon. It is unknown what gender it is, but is most likely referred to as a female due to the character's appearance, but could be male otherwise. Janga's personality is similar to Koki's, but appears to be strict. It is the first friend of Ryu's and accepts to go find the Sin's Effect and return it to where it belongs. This titular character is even one of the main characters to think of herself/himself loyal to the main protagonist. Janga no Eon is voiced by Sakura Nogawa in the original Japanese version, and then Derek Stephen Prince in the English version. Its weapon of choice is a giant axe and it relies on defense.
Hayate Hakuso - He is 15 years old and the oldest of the three (save for Eon, who could be older). He is very kindhearted and always aims to please his friends. Though he does have a bloodthirsty, angry side when fighting his enemies. He is finding the Sin's Effect in order to finally rid of his curse by his older sister, Magaki. Hayate is voiced by Takashi Kondo in the original Japanese version, and Steve Staley in the English version.
Eiyū no Shinjitsu - A 14 year old (with black skin) who is best friends with Eon and lives in Africa. He's one of his family (others being his mother, Soort Hart, and his sister, Soort Waar-heid) to speak english. He can assist the party by being the partner of Eon's Final Sin attack, Friendship. He uses an accursed staff to cast spells, precisely black magic. Voiced by Yuji Ueda in the original version, and Phil LaMarr in English.
Gameplay
The game uses the Final Fantasy like battle system with a combination of Kingdom Hearts and Devil May Cry. The hub almost looks like a gun, but with the handle missing. The green bar is for HP while the blue bar is for SP (Sin Points). The Final Sin attack is like a Limit Break. You have to have a full SP bar to use this. You can also select different Final Sin attacks, but you have to unlock at least one to choose a different Final Sin attack. Ypu can also switch abilities you want to use using the Reel Menu feature. The "core" of the Reel Menu is splited into 4 different Charge Bars. Each resembling the charging to use the ability you wish to use. The elements are even different here! (Ex.: Blaze, Freeze, Bolt, and Wash)
Information
Genre: Action, Roleplaying game, Beat 'em Up.
Release Date: Unknown (it's a game idea)
Consoles: Playstation 3, Nintendo Feel/Stream (also accessible online by Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection if for this system), Xbox 360 (accessible with Xbox Live).
Other Works
Manga: Yes (Authored by Tsugumi Ohba, Illustrations by Tite Kubo)
Anime: Confirmed sometime soon (directed by Kenichi Imaizumi and developed by MAD, Dentsu, Studio Pierrot, and TV Tokyo)
Merchandise (other than manga series or an anime): Video game only.