Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?

November 20, 2008 Nippon Ichi Software, Engine Software Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America
Platform Puzzle Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
PSP Switch
About

Prinny will be the most heart-pounding and challenging side-scrolling action game ever. Players will control an unlucky penguin dude called a Prinny and slash their way through various Netherworlds. For this tough-as-nails action game, you're given 1000 units to accomplish your mission, but even with those 1000 units you will have to use everything you find on the battlefield to survive. Lift and throw objects, stomp enemies, even pilot tanks and planes to bombard whatever gets in your way!
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Release Date November 20, 2008
Developer Nippon Ichi Software, Engine Software
Publisher Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?

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