The truth is, however, that when the game's development was in its early stages, the team was constructing it with the PlayStation 2 specs in mind. It wasn't until after the product's construction process was well underway that the company decided to try and develop of version of Evergrace for the PlayStation. After finding out that the title was way too ambitious for the PSX to begin with, From Software decided to only develop it for the PlayStation 2.
The story of Evergrace revolves around two main characters, named Yuterald and Sharami. Both have their basic scenarios and they'll reach the climax by separately advancing the pair the end. As for the plot itself, it's of epic proportions and involves various aspects of revenge and murder. The game includes quite a bit of subtle detail (the main reason why From Software decided against doing a PS version) that really adds a lot of realism as well.
For instance, changes in the armor that characters have equipped will actually be reflected via the graphics. So whenever a player equips leather armor, the onscreen character will be shown to be wearing leather armor. The objective of here is similar to King's Field, battling it out with rogue enemies and monsters, picking up health, weapon, and magic power-ups, and solving relatively easy puzzles.
Players can also upgrade their character with what's called a Free Growth System -- enabling them to delegate newly gained experience points to different abilities. Prior to battle players can also prepare their character by accessing a Full Dress System. Here, your head, body, hands, and feet can be equipped and customized. The way you set up your hero affects the way you fight, so it's wise not to dress like a clown or put on a ballerina outfit. Oh and another thing... during battle, players should take note of the Palymra meter, made up of three different aspects, magic, physics, and supplementary, which builds up in action sequences and can help you out in a pinch.
Evergrace was recently released for the PS2 in Japan. Agetec is planning a U.S. release around the time of the system's Stateside launch.
