Here’s a Thorough Preview of Natural Doctrine, Kadokawa Games’ Simulation RPG

Famitsu put a very thorough preview of Natural Doctrine up over the Christmas break, we’ve finally had enough time to sift through it all and collect all of the relevant information here.

In the preview new characters were revealed, various sub-species were detailed, and the final pricing for the game was confirmed. The game is set to release across Playstation 3, Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita, although its Japanese release was delayed from next month into March.

You can find the entire preview below:

Pricing and Limited Edition

Kadokawa Games’ is celebrating the launch of the Playstation 4 in Japan with the limited edition “Take Out Pack” for Natural Doctrine, a package that includes both a retail copy of the game on Playstation 4 and a digital download code for the Playstation Vita version. This will set you back 7,7980 yen, and both versions support cross save and cross play functionality.

Here is the full list of packages and their various pricing:

Take Out Pack (PS4 and PS Vita versions) – 7,980 yen
PlayStation 4 version – 6,980 yen
PlayStation 3 version – 6,980 yen
Playstation Vita version – 5,980 yen

Nebula

Nebula is a wizard of the “Sage” apprenticeship, he is familiar with a mysterious magical substance known simply as “Pluton.” Coming from his pride as a Sage, his personality can be described as a tiny bit twisted, but he’s really kind at heart.

Tatiana

A war orphan, Tatiana is an arms expert who has had a rough upbringing because of her past. She’s a bit of a tomboy, and despite her being a human girl she distrusts other humans, and has grown somewhat fond of the orc sub-species.

Goblin Sub-Species

Naturally short in appearance, goblins sport a population that can easily overwhelm the rest of the dominant species. Masterminds at mining and metallurgy, their conflicts with humans over their technology continues to this day.

Lizard Man Sub-Species

Highly trained in the art of the blade and magic, Lizardmen are a sub-species that are naturally adept at combat. They’re also highly intelligent, and they etch out a pyramidal hierarchical society within the ruins that were constructed with advanced architectural engineering.

Orc Sub-Species

Featuring a strength that is sometimes described as immeasurable, the orc sub-species controls all the power and live within a feudal type society. Despite their physical prowess, they are looked down upon by other species.

Old Dragons

The old dragons have existed since the ancient times, and they generally are considered entirely separate from the main ecosystems. When they appear, their power is compared to a natural disaster, but their lifestyle is completely shrouded in mystery.

Minotaurs

Giant, extremely tough monsters that have the heads of oxen, you’ll need to bring powerful weapons to take them down. They aren’t that intelligent and as such they are easily provoked.

Gurion

This is easily the most mysterious of all the reveals – the Gurion are monsters of legend, they appear out of nowhere and they attack anything that moves. When they’re on the prowl, they eat everything in sight and then suddenly vanish. Despite their ferocious nature, they are extremely diverse and are said to evolve into specialized forms, depending on what they’ve eaten. The might and technology of humans seem to not even hold them at bay, so if you see them – run!

A second trailer for the game was revealed and boy does it look pretty: