The Cruel King and The Great Hero seeing a slight delay in the west

NIS America is delaying The Cruel King and The Great Hero in the west, but only slightly. It’s now planned for March 15, 2022 in North America and March 11, 2022 in Europe.

The Cruel King and The Great Hero was last on track for for March 1 in North America and March 4 in Europe.

The game was originally confirmed for the west back in July following its Japanese launch. NIS America gave a vague early 2022 release window at the time.

Here’s some information about The Cruel King and The Great Hero:

A 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!

Key Features

• 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 hand, of course!
• A Living Storybook – With a charming soundtrack, artistic inspirations drawn from children’s storybooks, and classic 2D scroller visuals, this adventure is as much a treat to play as it is to look at.
• Heroic Discoveries – Collect hiddens items throughout the land to unlock goodies in the in-game gallery, including character profiles and behind-the-scenes illustrations!

Source: NIS America PR