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| Orphen: Scion of Sorcery | |
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 European PlayStation 2 cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Shade[1] |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Composer(s) | Minoru Yamada |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Action, role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Orphen: Scion of Sorcery, known in Japan as Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (魔術士オーフェン, Majutsushi Ōfen), is an action role-playing video game for the PlayStation 2. The game was developed by SHADE Inc. co-published by Kadokawa Shoten and ESP in Japan, and released abroad by Activision.[1] Its lore is based on the light novel series Sorcerous Stabber Orphen by Yoshinobu Akita. The name 'Orphen' is officially derived from the word 'orphan', but also has a resemblance to Ancient Greek Orpheus, who has surprising connections to ancient Japan and ancient India.[citation needed] The game was a launch title for the PlayStation 2 in North America and Europe.[1]
- ^ a b c d e IGN staff (September 20, 2000). "Orphen: Scion of Sorcery Confirmed for PS2 Launch". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2024.