GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links.

Ninety-Nine Nights 2 falling on NA this summer

Konami to publish FeelPlus follow-up to Phantagram's Xbox 360-exclusive as N3II; Euro launch slated for spring.

59 Comments

When Microsoft launched the Xbox 360 in 2005, one of its prime directives was to gain a substantive foothold in Japan. To do so, the publisher signed on a variety of high-profile Japanese game developers to create games targeted specifically at the island nation, games like Ninety-Nine Nights from Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Q Entertainment and codeveloped by Kingdom Under Fire studio Phantagram.

N3II retains the original's suffocating hordes of enemies.
N3II retains the original's suffocating hordes of enemies.

And though Ninety-Nine Nights didn't fare particularly well with critics, Microsoft announced that it had tapped FeelPlus to develop a sequel for the Xbox 360 at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show. Today, Konami announced that it will publish the game in Europe this spring, with the game's North American release to follow this summer. Konami also redubbed FeelPlus' brawler as N3II: Ninety-Nine Nights.

N3II will be a direct follow-up to Phantagram's original, presenting a style of beat-'em-up action similar to Koei's button-mashing Dynasty Warriors franchise. Players can wade through hordes and hordes of enemies as one of five different factions, including humans, elves, and goblins. The five factions all have unique storylines, as well as race-specific skills and abilities. The game will also feature two-player online co-op, giving gamers a chance to team up to face down waves of enemies.

For more information, check out GameSpot's hands-on with N3II.

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

Join the conversation
There are 59 comments about this story
59 Comments  RefreshSorted By 
  • 59 results
  • 1
  • 2
GameSpot has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to toxic conduct in comments. Any abusive, racist, sexist, threatening, bullying, vulgar, and otherwise objectionable behavior will result in moderation and/or account termination. Please keep your discussion civil.

Avatar image for bossmon19
bossmon19

65

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

this game puches the 360

Upvote • 
Avatar image for deactivated-59f9ba1e8a7c0
deactivated-59f9ba1e8a7c0

455

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

the first was supr fun (best hack n slash game i ever played), but was unfinished in my opnion. Lets hope we got "more" and "better" :)

Upvote • 
Avatar image for TheoleDominion
TheoleDominion

513

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I was really let down by N3, it turned out to be another version of Dynasty Warriors to me. The game had very little "meat" or "potatoes." But it's for great "hack n' slash" gamers.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for 666_Laventine
666_Laventine

331

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Ha ha! Just for those who gave me thumbs down I just hope ya know I was being absolutely sarcastic about it. Gimme a thumbs up or down after this comment here (cuz it really matters not to me, afterall this is just my opinion): I think this game would really be a waste of $60 for playing the same rehashed game over and over. They start it off at like maybe $40 I say maybe it would be a buy, but I did play the first and I still felt like I wasted $10 on it used still.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for XanderZane
XanderZane

5174

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

I thought the first game was ok. Now perfect, but still fun in small doses. I might check the sequel out.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for warrior95122
warrior95122

38

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

honestly i did like number one but after the easy achievements i sold it. but i do still like it ahah and i will get this one. more characters and better voice acting please!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for alldaelong
alldaelong

170

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

I'll have to buy another xbox so my wife and I can play co-op

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Bangerman15
Bangerman15

1978

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

the first game was good but i regretted buying it for 60 bucks at release XD this second one is sounding better though and maybe will have more replay and such. I like the whole style of beat em up thsi game has

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Isayama
Isayama

107

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 12

User Lists: 0

I really enjoyed the first N3, but the final boss fight was nearly impossible to beat!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for SicklySunStorm
SicklySunStorm

2004

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

excellent news, though it's a shame PS3 only owners should miss out...

Upvote • 
Avatar image for JustWiicredible
JustWiicredible

1908

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I'll be keeping my eye on this one. For all it's faults i actually enjoyed the first game.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for -Fromage-
-Fromage-

10572

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 5

User Lists: 0

Sounds neat at least.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Quietpower09
Quietpower09

784

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

Another awesome game that will make 2010 a great gaming year.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for deactivated-5e90a3763ea91
deactivated-5e90a3763ea91

9437

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 13

Man I'm looking forward to this. I have the first N3 and it's pretty decent, and now I hear that the sequel will have different factions and storylines, and online co-op. I think N3II is one of my most-anticipated games of the year.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Richardthe3rd
Richardthe3rd

3844

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

I love beat-em-ups and a well made hack and slash, particularly the old school kind, but the Dynasty Warrior reference is a bit of a turn-off for me. DW is just plain mind numbing.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for HylianWolfe
HylianWolfe

25

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

The first game was fun, I just hope they fix the voice acting xx

Upvote • 
Avatar image for sundown19
sundown19

418

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Hack 'n slash games seem to be the 360/PS3 versions of the rail shooters on the Wii. Both are stale genres that need serious overhauls.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for jadefury27
jadefury27

1146

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 0

i loved part 1! it was one of the first 3 games on my 360. cant wait for a sequel.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Leftel
Leftel

105

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

yes!!!:D I am waiting for it

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Rottenwood
Rottenwood

1786

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

Wow... here's a game you never expected a sequel for. Must be cheap to produce. Hard to believe that a series as worn-down as Dynasty Warriors could spawn an imitator.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for reckeweg
reckeweg

1167

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 11

User Lists: 0

This game was far better than the critics gave it credit for.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for FaintRain
FaintRain

678

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

didn't play the first one ,we shall see what this title is capable of XD

Upvote • 
Avatar image for just_nonplussed
just_nonplussed

4130

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 77

User Lists: 0

'night' 'falling', get it????? beautiful.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for -HCMF-
-HCMF-

1693

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 10

User Lists: 0

we shall see....

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Ramiro00
Ramiro00

168

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 24

User Lists: 0

2 co-op may be intresting

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Vambran
Vambran

1921

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

The first game was okay. Look forward to this.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for mattisgod01
mattisgod01

3476

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 7

User Lists: 0

i actually loved the previous game, even though alot of people didn't. Can't wait for this one.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for cOKeZeroO
cOKeZeroO

46

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

can't want. but konami ?

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Darkmoone1
Darkmoone1

2845

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 6

User Lists: 0

I played this game. A little different from other games *coughDynastywarriorcough*, but not enough for me to keep it.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for pamplinas322
pamplinas322

539

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Kool.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for solidwarrior2
solidwarrior2

256

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 72

User Lists: 0

that game was not bad game but in the same time time it's not a good one either .

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Gamesmasterx
Gamesmasterx

6438

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

The first one was a good game, I just felt some of the enemies were pretty cheap. (We all know which ones :P)

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Willceace
Willceace

349

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

I hope they add some sort of checkpoint system to this. It was soul-destroying to get to a boss and then die because of cheap tactics, then have to play through the whole stage again.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for katanajut
katanajut

388

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Just finished the first a couple a months ago, I didn't think that there would be a 2nd to the series. And they even added two player co-op, not bad.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Arctic_Grillz
Arctic_Grillz

2749

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

the first was good but got boring after a while. i didnt even bother finishing it. I hope they add more weapons and interesting enemies this time.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for HonorOfGod
HonorOfGod

1410

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 7

User Lists: 0

Awesomw!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for fatooosh
fatooosh

979

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 866

User Lists: 0

<< LINK REMOVED >>

Upvote • 
Avatar image for daveneonfarrell
daveneonfarrell

120

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

The most slept on game of the 360 gets a sequel! HUUUUUGE NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for theunloved
theunloved

1441

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 20

User Lists: 0

I actually can't wait. I felt that the first game was under appreciated. I'll be picking this up.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for PublicNuisance
PublicNuisance

4582

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 13

User Lists: 0

I have never heard of the original and now that I have I still have no urge to rush out and buy a 360. To those that do own one, enjoy.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Kleeyook
Kleeyook

5213

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: -1

User Lists: 1

At least it's a little different from Dynasty Warriors.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for DamnedApples
DamnedApples

292

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I find it absolutely hilarious how gamespot has already written this game off. I honestly can't remember the last time I've seen a good review for a battlefield hack n' slash...and yet, I've had fun with almost every single one of them...guess I'm just not smart enough to distinguish between what makes a game where you cleave through waves of enemy soldiers "boring" and "repetitive", but when you do it with bullets and in the first-person it suddenly becomes an epic in game with mood and in-depth gameplay...

Upvote • 
Avatar image for gamer082009
gamer082009

6679

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

First one looked like crap..I think I'll pass.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for gamecubepad
gamecubepad

7214

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: -12

User Lists: 0

Thought the 1st game was good. Not great, but definitely worth a play through. Interested in seeing how this one pans out.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for DEATH775
DEATH775

4216

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 27

User Lists: 0

Have been waiting for this one for a long time. Finally its going to release. Can't wait.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Shadow_Fire41
Shadow_Fire41

1314

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 32

User Lists: 0

more then one faction? hellz ya!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for kozzy1234
kozzy1234

35966

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 86

User Lists: 0

the first was so bad lol

Upvote • 
Avatar image for UnitedGamerz
UnitedGamerz

312

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Its just an other dynasty warriors sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for boyracing007
boyracing007

187

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

i thought the first game was pretty good. so ill give this a go

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Chico_Azteca
Chico_Azteca

2386

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

never bought the first one, rented it once, it was fun i'll keep an eye on this

Upvote • 
  • 59 results
  • 1
  • 2