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In 1998, there was this game developing company called Riverhillsoft, that produced such timeless classics like... uh... ''[[wikipedia:Overblood|Overblood]]''...? Anyway, in 1998 it disbanded, and one of its members, Akihiro Hino, went on to produce his own game developing company, being particularly supported by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]], and went to produce some respectably good sellers for the then-newborn ''[[Play Station 2]]'', especially the ''[[Dark Cloud]]'' series. That company's name is Level-5, and they only got bigger.
In 1998, there was this game developing company called Riverhillsoft, that produced such timeless classics like... uh... ''[[wikipedia:Overblood|Overblood]]''...? Anyway, in 1998 it disbanded, and one of its members, Akihiro Hino, went on to produce his own game developing company, being particularly supported by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]], and went to produce some respectably good sellers for the then-newborn ''[[PlayStation 2]]'', especially the ''[[Dark Cloud]]'' series. That company's name is Level-5, and they only got bigger.


A few years later the company would get its two next big-titles, the first being unexpectedly ordered by ''[[Square Enix]]'': ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'', which also sold like crazy, and solidified their relationship (Level 5 would be later hired to produce ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''). The other title was an action-RPG ordered by Sony again, ''[[Rogue Galaxy]]''. In just four short years, Level-5 went from small startup studio to one of the premier RPG developers in Japan, and have enjoyed immense critical and commercial success. Soon it started publishing its own titles in Japan (notably their best-selling ''[[Professor Layton]]'' and ''[[Inazuma Eleven]]'' series), while still being chums with Sony (''[[Jeanne D Arc]]'', ''[[White Knight Chronicles]]'').
A few years later the company would get its two next big-titles, the first being unexpectedly ordered by ''[[Square Enix]]'': ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'', which also sold like crazy, and solidified their relationship (Level 5 would be later hired to produce ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''). The other title was an action-RPG ordered by Sony again, ''[[Rogue Galaxy]]''. In just four short years, Level-5 went from small startup studio to one of the premier RPG developers in Japan, and have enjoyed immense critical and commercial success. Soon it started publishing its own titles in Japan (notably their best-selling ''[[Professor Layton]]'' and ''[[Inazuma Eleven]]'' series), while still being chums with Sony (''[[Jeanne D'Arc]]'', ''[[White Knight Chronicles]]'').


Future projects include (besides more sequels for some of the beforementioned games):
Future projects include (besides more sequels for some of the beforementioned games):
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* An RPG called ''[[Ni no Kuni]]'', developed alongside that [[Sarcasm Mode|mildly popular]] animation studio, ''[[Studio Ghibli]]''. And before you ask, [[And the Fandom Rejoiced|yes]]. And before the next question, it [http://www.siliconera.com/2011/10/14/namco-bandai-will-publish-ni-no-kuni-for-playstation-3-in-the-u-s-and-europe/ has been confirmed for localization] in N.A. and Europe
* An RPG called ''[[Ni no Kuni]]'', developed alongside that [[Sarcasm Mode|mildly popular]] animation studio, ''[[Studio Ghibli]]''. And before you ask, [[And the Fandom Rejoiced|yes]]. And before the next question, it [http://www.siliconera.com/2011/10/14/namco-bandai-will-publish-ni-no-kuni-for-playstation-3-in-the-u-s-and-europe/ has been confirmed for localization] in N.A. and Europe
* A PSP horror-RPG called ''Ushiro'', which, after months of silence and removal from the official website, may or may not be canceled.
* A PSP horror-RPG called ''Ushiro'', which, after months of silence and removal from the official website, may or may not be canceled.
* A new title for the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[Play Station Portable|PSP]] and the [[Play Station Vita|PlayStaion Vita]] called ''[[Time Travelers]]''.
* A new title for the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] and the [[Play Station Vita|PlayStaion Vita]] called ''[[Time Travelers]]''.
* ''Fantasy Life'', another 3DS game.
* ''Fantasy Life'', another 3DS game.
* ''Youkai Watch'', [http://www.siliconera.com/2011/10/14/youkai-watch-is-another-new-level-5-franchise/ their newest unveiling], for an unannounced platform is shaping up to be a multimedia franchise like Layton and Inazuna Eleven.
* ''Youkai Watch'', [http://www.siliconera.com/2011/10/14/youkai-watch-is-another-new-level-5-franchise/ their newest unveiling], for an unannounced platform is shaping up to be a multimedia franchise like Layton and Inazuna Eleven.
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=== Level-5 produced the following games: ===
{{examples|Level-5 produced the following games:}}

* ''[[Dark Cloud]]'', soon followed by a sequel called ''[[Dark Cloud|Dark Chronicle]]'' ([[Market-Based Title|or ''Dark Cloud 2'' if you live in America]]).
* ''[[Dark Cloud]]'', soon followed by a sequel called ''[[Dark Cloud|Dark Chronicle]]'' ([[Market-Based Title|or ''Dark Cloud 2'' if you live in America]]).
* ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
* ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
* ''[[Rogue Galaxy]]''
* ''[[Rogue Galaxy]]''
* ''[[Jeanne D Arc]]''
* ''[[Jeanne D'Arc]]''
* The ''[[Inazuma Eleven]]'' series.
* The ''[[Inazuma Eleven]]'' series.
* The ''[[Professor Layton]]'' series.
* The ''[[Professor Layton]]'' series.
* ''[[White Knight Chronicles]]'' (plus sequel)
* ''[[White Knight Chronicles]]'' (plus sequel)
* ''[[Ni no Kuni]]'' (one version for the DS, one for the [[PlayStation 3]]).
* ''[[Ni no Kuni]]'' (one version for the DS, one for the [[Play Station 3]]).
* ''[[Danball Senki|The Little Battlers]]''
* ''[[Danball Senki|The Little Battlers]]''
* ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
* ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
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Tropes associated with Level-5.


* [[Cel Shading]]: ''[[Dark Cloud|Dark Chronicle]]'' is considered one of the pioneers in the use of cel-shading in video games, and ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' was widely praised for being one of the most gorgeous cel-shaded titles on the [[Play Station 2]]. The trailer for the [[PlayStation 3]] version of ''[[Ni no Kuni]]'' shows that they haven't lost their touch when it comes to this.
* [[Cel Shading]]: ''[[Dark Cloud|Dark Chronicle]]'' is considered one of the pioneers in the use of cel-shading in video games, and ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' was widely praised for being one of the most gorgeous cel-shaded titles on the [[PlayStation 2]]. The trailer for the [[Play Station 3]] version of ''[[Ni no Kuni]]'' shows that they haven't lost their touch when it comes to this.
* [[Scenery Porn]]
* [[Scenery Porn]]
* [[Schedule Slip]]: Their recent games are getting pretty bad about this, in regards to Western releasing. ''[[White Knight Chronicles]]'' took 14 months to be released in the US, while ''[[Professor Layton|Professor Layton and the Unwound Future]]'' took ''22''. ''[[Inazuma Eleven]]'' takes the cake, though - it was released in Europe in January 2011, '''two and a half years''' after its Japanese release.
* [[Schedule Slip]]: Their recent games are getting pretty bad about this, in regards to Western releasing. ''[[White Knight Chronicles]]'' took 14 months to be released in the US, while ''[[Professor Layton|Professor Layton and the Unwound Future]]'' took ''22''. ''[[Inazuma Eleven]]'' takes the cake, though - it was released in Europe in January 2011, '''two and a half years''' after its Japanese release.
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In 1998, there was this game developing company called Riverhillsoft, that produced such timeless classics like... uh... Overblood...? Anyway, in 1998 it disbanded, and one of its members, Akihiro Hino, went on to produce his own game developing company, being particularly supported by Sony Computer Entertainment, and went to produce some respectably good sellers for the then-newborn PlayStation 2, especially the Dark Cloud series. That company's name is Level-5, and they only got bigger.

A few years later the company would get its two next big-titles, the first being unexpectedly ordered by Square Enix: Dragon Quest VIII, which also sold like crazy, and solidified their relationship (Level 5 would be later hired to produce Dragon Quest IX). The other title was an action-RPG ordered by Sony again, Rogue Galaxy. In just four short years, Level-5 went from small startup studio to one of the premier RPG developers in Japan, and have enjoyed immense critical and commercial success. Soon it started publishing its own titles in Japan (notably their best-selling Professor Layton and Inazuma Eleven series), while still being chums with Sony (Jeanne D'Arc, White Knight Chronicles).

Future projects include (besides more sequels for some of the beforementioned games):

  • An RPG called Ni no Kuni, developed alongside that mildly popular animation studio, Studio Ghibli. And before you ask, yes. And before the next question, it has been confirmed for localization in N.A. and Europe
  • A PSP horror-RPG called Ushiro, which, after months of silence and removal from the official website, may or may not be canceled.
  • A new title for the 3DS, PSP and the PlayStaion Vita called Time Travelers.
  • Fantasy Life, another 3DS game.
  • Youkai Watch, their newest unveiling, for an unannounced platform is shaping up to be a multimedia franchise like Layton and Inazuna Eleven.
  • Guild01: Crimson Shroud
  • Girls RPG: Cinderelife, a 3DS renewal of a hostess sim originally made for mobile phones. Currently set for a February 2012 release in Japan.

The company will also be opening an American publisher branch soon. Maybe this means their titles will start avoiding Schedule Slip. Only time will tell.

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