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Press release:
The San Francisco and Tokyo-based video games publisher Mastiff and Kyoto-based (Japan) indie games developer CharacterBank inc., are today very happy and thrilled to announce that their anime-inspired VR action JRPG “RUINSMAGUS” is now available for PC for VR headsets worldwide via Steam and Meta Quest 2.

If you ever wanted to experience a JRPG firsthand – through your very own eyes, in first-person – RUINSMAGUS is about to blow your mind.

Immersive VR mechanics and responsive controls tuned perfectly for intense action RPG gameplay bring the world of RUINSMAGUS to life. An engrossing narrative, heartwarming musical score, challenging dungeons, and acclaimed Japanese voice actors make RUINSMAGUS the breakthrough VR title of 2022!

IT’S A KIND OF MAGIC
In RUINSMAGUS, you’ll take on the role of a novice in the magical arts sent to investigate the abandoned ruins below the prosperous town of Grand Amnis. The town’s wealth depends largely on artifacts hidden deep within the ruins, protected by powerful Guardians. Faced with a daunting challenge, you must answer the question that haunts every one of your fellow citizens: What mysteries lurk beneath the gilded streets of Grand Amnis?

As a member of the renowned RUINSMAGUS Guild, your goal is to help strengthen it with magic, resources, and wisdom as you fulfill more than 25 unique, story-driven quests. Face off against guardians tasked with protecting the ruins from intruders – and solve deadly puzzles to advance the story. When you’ve completed a quest, head to the surface to acquire new items and upgrade your equipment in town – if you want to live another day, that is!

QUOTES
“RUINSMAGUS is the product of every dream we’ve had since we were children. For us, there’s nothing better than having both experienced VR enthusiasts and new players enjoy their time in the world we created for them.”

– Shuto Mikami (President, CharacterBank)

“CharacterBank hit a home run with RUINSMAGUS. The game is a delight on all fronts – fully delivering on the promise of VR. Many people grew up playing traditional JRPGs and wishing they were inside the game. With RUINSMAGUS, that wish is now a reality.”

– Bill Swartz (President and CEO, Mastiff)

KEY FEATURES

Explore and fight: Cast and blink your way through a stunning VR fantasy world.
Make your mark: More than 25 story-driven quests to challenge your skills.
Feel the power: Unleash 16 types of magic from the palm of your hand.
Defend yourself: Raise your shield with your non-casting hand to block enemy attacks.
Jack in: Immersive VR mechanics bring your character to life.

PRICING & AVAILABILITY
RUINSMAGUS is now available on the Meta Quest Store and Steam VR. The game is currently only compatible with Windows PCs.

Meta Quest Store: $34.99
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/6669173709823400

Steam: $31.49 (10% discount during first week); back to $34.99 as of July 14
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1701560/RUINSMAGUS

ABOUT MASTIFF
Mastiff is a publisher of video games on all platforms. Founded in 2002 with headquarters in San Francisco and Tokyo, the company has released titles in virtually every genre – including action, adventure, RPG, FPS, party, horror, and music. To learn more about Mastiff, please visit https://mastiff-games.com.

ABOUT CHARACTERBANK
CharacterBank inc. strives to create innovative and memorable Extended Reality (XR) experiences. Located in the heart of Kyoto, CharacterBank Inc. blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to continually surprise and delight players all around the world. CharacterBank inc. was founded in 2019 by Shuto Mikami. To learn more about CharacterBank inc., please visit https://character-bank.com.