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Atlus Announces Etrian Odyssey II for the US; Releases on June 17, 2008

Akira_EX | March 27, 2008 | Press Release | DS 
In a press release posted on their forums, Atlus U.S.A. has announced Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard for the Nintendo DS, to release in the states on June 17th, 2008.

Etrian Odyssey II is the sequel to the cult classic Etrian Odyssey, a dungeon crawler RPG that boasted as one of its key features the ability to make your own map. It sported old-school difficulty, but as a quality RPG it garnered attention among circles.

Improvements over the original include new character classes, a new story, more map features, new skills and over 100 sidequests. Another welcome addition is the ability to quick save in a dungeon, which in the original was one of the major detractors.

The official site is also up here.
Check out some screenshots from the Japanese version here.

Etrian Odyssey [Neoseeker Profile | Forums]
Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard [Neoseeker Profile | Forums]
Atlus U.S.A., Inc., preferred publisher of adventuring duo Fight and Heal, today announced Etrian Odyssey™II: Heroes of Lagaard for Nintendo DS™. Continuing one of the genre’s purest experiences, this sequel builds upon the original cult classic with more diverse areas to explore, new character classes, more fiendish FOEs, and an improved mapping system.

Etrian Odyssey II boasts an all-star development team, led by director Shigeo Komori (scenario designer - Etrian Odyssey, Odin Sphere). Composer Yuzo Koshiro (Actraiser, Streets of Rage, Etrian Odyssey) returns for Heroes of Lagaard, in addition to character designer Yuji Himukai and monster designer Shin Nagasawa, who both worked on the original Etrian Odyssey.

The odyssey resumes June 17th.

Visit the official Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard website: www.atlus.com/etrian2

About Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard
In the Grand Duchy of High Lagaard, it is said that the Duke is descended from inhabitants of a castle in the sky. When an unforeseen crisis befalls the nation, it is decreed that the first explorer to retrieve the Grail of Kings from that mythical floating palace will be rewarded with wealth and fame beyond imagining. Enter the central city of Lagaard and begin your journey to the clouds!

Key Features
  • Make the adventure yours – Rediscover true role-playing as you build your party of stalwart adventurers from 12 different classes. From basics like name and sex to advanced settings like combat formation, skills, and spells, every detail is yours to customize!
  • The Odyssey continues – Experience an all-new story, more classes, improved mapping capabilities, new Force Skills, and over 100 side-quests.
  • Chart your progress through the dungeons – Etrian Odyssey’s innovative mapmaking tool returns with more options and features! Use the touch screen to map out the halls, chambers, treasures, and dangers of the realms you explore.

    Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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