Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
A real-time tactics game set after the Silent Apocalypse.
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is a 2015 real-time tactics video game developed and published by Acquire in Japan, with western releases by Aksys Games (North America) and PQube (Europe) the following year. The game is set fifty years after a catastrophic event called the 'Silent Apocalypse,' which unleashed creatures bent on destroying humanity and introduced a new element, altenite, as humanity's last hope. Players control fortified urban areas, collecting taxes, purchasing equipment, and placing units and artillery to defend against waves of monsters, with tactics such as the 'merge' method—placing two or more same-type weapons in a line to increase damage—available.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
- Developer
- Acquire
- Publisher
- JP · Acquire · EU · PQube · NA · Aksys Games
- Composer
- Noisy Croak Co., Ltd.
- Designer
- Takeshi Oga (enemy designer)
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / PlayStation Vita / Microsoft Windows
- Released
- PS3, VITAJP · July 2, 2015 · NA · March 15, 2016 · EU · April 22, 2016PlayStation 4NA · March 15, 2016 · EU · April 22, 2016 · JP · August 1, 2016Microsoft WindowsWW · July 19, 2016
- Genre
- Strategy, real-time tactics
- Modes
- Single-player
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault takes place fifty years after the Silent Apocalypse, a deadly event that brought forth various creatures intent on destroying humanity. Alongside these creatures came a new element called altenite, which became Earth's last hope for survival. In the years following the apocalypse, surviving humans built fortified cities that have protected them from repeated assaults. As the 'Altered States' approach and monster attacks continue, inhabitants must expand and defend their cities. Players take control of urban areas, managing taxes, resources, and battlefield placement of units and artillery. During battle, waves of enemies approach, and players use pre-placed weapons to defend their city. The 'merge' method allows placing two or more weapons of the same type in a line to increase damage output.
Reader's Guide
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault received mixed reviews from critics according to aggregate review website Metacritic. Nic Rowen of Destructoid gave the game a 4/10, criticizing the graphics as resembling those of a PlayStation 2 game, the dialogue and characters as lacking interest, and the gameplay as 'boring,' though praising the abundance of weapons and upgrades. Alexander Chatziioannou of Hardcore Gamer also insulted the graphics, comparing them to PlayStation 2 visuals, and noted low production values indicative of a limited budget. However, Chatziioannou enjoyed his time with the title, appreciated the dialogue and characters as akin to a teen soap drama, and called the game 'solid' and an 'adequate diversion,' giving it a 3.5/5. The PlayStation Vita version sold 2,831 copies in its first week in Japan, ranking 15th on weekly sales charts, while the PlayStation 3 version failed to chart; these sales were considered disappointing. In the United States, the game launched at a discounted price of $29.99 for PlayStation 3 and Vita, and $39.99 for PlayStation 4; in Canada, a low dollar forced a $10 increase per platform. Digital versions released at an additional price cut.
Did You Know?
- The game's Japanese title is 絶対迎撃ウォーズ, Zettai Geigeki Wars: Metropolis Defenders.
- In Canada, the game's price was increased by $10 per platform due to the low Canadian dollar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault?
It is a 2015 real-time tactics game created by the Japanese studio Acquire, in which players defend human settlements from relentless waves of hostile creatures. The title's original Japanese name is Zettai Geigeki Wars: Metropolis Defenders.
What do you actually do in Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault?
You manage a fortified city by collecting taxes, purchasing upgrades, and positioning troops and artillery to repel incoming monster attacks in real time. A key tactical mechanic called 'merge' lets you combine units to create stronger defensive formations.
What is the Silent Apocalypse in the game's lore?
It is a world-ending catastrophe that struck roughly fifty years before the game's present day, unleashing destructive creatures and introducing a resource called altenite that became humanity's primary means of survival.
What platforms can I play Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault on?
The title launched in Japan in 2015 for PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4, with Western versions arriving the following year on the same hardware.
Who brought Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault to Western markets?
Aksys Games handled the North American release while PQube took care of Europe, both in 2016. Acquire remained the developer and original Japanese publisher throughout.
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