Shinkyouku Soukai Polyphonica, also known as simply Polyphonica, is an all-age Japanese visual novel created by Ocelot and first released on the PC on April 28, 2006. Aside from the game, multiple series of light novels have been created, and a manga adaptation started in March 2007. An anime adaptation started airing in Japan on April 3, 2007. Another anime adaption aired from April to June 2009, and was a prequel of the events in the first anime.
The original game, the Crimson series, will start its second installment, covering the third and fourth story. The Black and White Polyphonica series were adapted from a printed novel to visual novel media in spring 2007, respectively titled Shinkyoku Sokai Polyphonica THE BLACK and Shinkyoku Sokai Polyphonica Memories White.
PLOT:
In the continent of Polyphonica, spirits materialize in the world, surviving on the music that is played by humans, and live together with them. While the spirits don't appear often, some spirits have enough power to materialize in human or animal forms and live together with humans.
Dantists, who play special music called "Commandia," are widely respected in this world. They are usually in contract with powerful spirits. The story of Shinkyoku Sokai Polyphonica revolves around the new Dantist, Phoron Tatara, the spirit that he made contract with, Corticarte Apa Lagranges, and their friends, in their daily life and work. It also revolves around the feelings of the protagonist (Phoron Tatara) and his contract spirit (Corticarte Apa Lagranges)
In the anime, episode 1 to 10 explored the relationship between humans and spirits in the world of Polyphonica. This is shown either from Dantist like Phoron, or Dirrane. The last two episodes focus on the Commandia that connects both kind of creatures.
CHARACTERS:
Characters working in the Tsuge Divine Music Player Office include Phoron (the protagonist), Corticarte (his contract spirit), Prinesca and Perserte (the twins), Renbart (another co-worker), Eufinley (their boss), and Yardio (contracted to Eufinley).
Shinkyouku Soukai Polyphonica is the first Polyphonica release for PlayStation 2 and features the first few episodes of the story followed by the release of Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica: 3&4 Hanashi Kanketsuhen to finish the story. There is also a later PS2 release which contains full game called Shinkyouku Soukai Polyphonica: 0-4 Hanashi Full Pack. Unlike the PlayStation 2 releases, the PC version has each of the episodes released as standalone release. Unlike the PC version, the PlayStation 2 release features additional original CG visuals, and full voice-overs for all the characters.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Appeared to PS2 different world of fantasy big break "Shinkyoku Polyphonica" becomes digital discussed in light novel! Upon porting from the PC version, the addition of many new events graphic. Deeply enjoy even more the story of a young man aiming "Divine Comedy musician (Dantisuto)" the person who causative spirits!
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Demons, spirits & Anime themes.
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