February 1, 2007

ETRIAN ODYSSEY FLIES OFF JAPANESE SHELVES

Eager gamers cause nationwide shortages of Atlus’s latest handheld RPG

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, announced that immediately following the Japanese release of Etrian Odyssey, the Nintendo DS RPG known as Sekaiju no Meikyuu in Japan, virtually every last copy has been plucked from store shelves.

Director Kazuya Niinou, who previously directed Atlus’ smash DS hit Trauma Center: Under the Knife, says, "we are grateful that players have embraced our hard work. Sales such as this prove that the new ideas and fresh approach of this game are what players want in an RPG."

The all-star development team under Niinou includes scenario writer Shigeo Komori (Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner) and legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro (Actraiser, Streets of Rage). Etrian Odyssey is currently scheduled for American release in May 2007.

Etrian Odyssey has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

About Etrian Odyssey
In a vast and fertile land lies a small town known as Etria, a peaceful village that became famous for a startling discovery. A crack in the vast forest opened at Etria’s edge, leading downward like a gaping maw. It all began there...
Your salvation in the labyrinth is in your own hands: Create your own team of adventurers to withstand the maze’s fierce battles, while creating your own dungeon maps using the Nintendo DS touch screen outside of combat! Lush 3D graphics and a world-class soundtrack puts an exquisite face on the mortal danger that lurks at every step!

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