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KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. 8-824 The Cruel King and the Great Hero Storybook Edition ps4 video game

SKU CH-9GZT-4M1G0 MPN 8-824

A storybook adventure where a young girl and a dragon king explore hand-drawn worlds, solve puzzles and battle monsters together

  • NameThe Cruel King and the Great Hero Storybook Edition
  • ESRB RatingE for Everyone 10+
  • GenreAdventure
  • FeaturesA young girl named Yuu embarks on an adventure to become a g
  • A young girl's journey to heroism unfolds alongside a fearsome Dragon King protector
  • ESRB Everyone 10+ rating makes this adventure suitable for family play
  • Storybook-inspired 2D visuals and soundtrack create a charming artistic atmosphere
  • Explore settings, battle monsters and solve puzzles in classic side-scrolling gameplay
  • Ranked 30 among PS4 video games for player popularity

The Cruel King and the Great Hero Storybook Edition

The Cruel King and the Great Hero Storybook Edition is a PlayStation 4 adventure game rated E for Everyone 10+. Players guide Yuu, a young girl who dreams of becoming a great hero alongside the fearsome Dragon King. The story unfolds as a living storybook with 2D side-scrolling visuals and a charming soundtrack. It suits players who enjoy narrative-driven exploration and classic platforming challenges.

Storybook presentation and combat assistance

The game’s artistic style draws from children's storybooks, delivering hand-drawn 2D visuals and a whimsical soundtrack that frames every scene. During combat and exploration, the Dragon King acts as a mighty protector, offering occasional helping hands against monsters and environmental hazards. This companion mechanic eases difficult encounters without removing player agency. The bundled presentation and ally system create a cohesive fairy-tale atmosphere throughout the adventure.

ESRB Everyone 10+ rating

The ESRB Everyone 10+ rating indicates content suitable for ages ten and older, including mild fantasy violence and thematic elements. Buyers seeking a mature-rated narrative or complex strategic depth should consider other titles. The adventure genre focuses on accessible platforming, puzzle-solving, and story progression rather than high-difficulty action. This rating is the primary indicator of the intended audience and tone.

Highlights

  • A young girl's journey to heroism unfolds alongside a fearsome Dragon King protector
  • ESRB Everyone 10+ rating makes this adventure suitable for family play
  • Storybook-inspired 2D visuals and soundtrack create a charming artistic atmosphere
  • Explore settings, battle monsters and solve puzzles in classic side-scrolling gameplay
  • Ranked 30 among PS4 video games for player popularity

Specifications

BrandKoei Tecmo
Model8-824
NameThe Cruel King and the Great Hero Storybook Edition
ESRB RatingE for Everyone 10+
GenreAdventure
FeaturesA young girl named Yuu embarks on an adventure to become a great hero. By her side is a fearsome beast known as the Dragon King, who guides and protects her. However, the truth of the dragon king’s past will soon rear its ugly head, threatening the peaceful life they’ve enjoyed until now. Explore charming settings, overcome monsters and puzzles, and discover a story of companionship, heroism, and facing the past!
Allies in Adventure: No challenge is too great with your mighty protector waiting in the wings. Fight monsters and navigate perilous environments, with an occasional helping
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 102 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does the game cartridge or disc require any periodic maintenance or replacement parts over time?

The PS4 game disc has no moving parts or consumable components, so it does not require scheduled maintenance or replacement parts under normal use.

What is the first limitation a player hits during extended play sessions of this adventure title?

The primary limit is the game's designed content length and story progression, not a hardware or performance bottleneck on the PlayStation 4 console.

How much noise, heat or power does the console draw while running this game all day?

The PlayStation 4's fan noise and power draw will reflect the console's normal load for a 2D adventure game, staying within the system's standard thermal and acoustic envelope.

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