Atlus singing Rondo of Swords

Publisher to bring Success Corp.'s fantasy strategy RPG to North American DSs on April 15.

In giving gamers a heads-up on upcoming Wii and Nintendo DS releases yesterday, the hardware maker let more than a few as-yet-undisclosed details slip out of the bag. One such reveal was Atlus' Rondo of Swords, which the niche role-playing game-oriented publisher officially announced today as coming to the North American market for the Nintendo DS on April 15.

Rondo making the rounds.

Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG that was originally developed by Success Corp. and released in Japan as Ituwari no Rondo last year. Tyranny is afoot in Rondo of Swords, and players set out on an extended quest that features a branching storyline and multiple endings. Players will manage in detail the advancement of their own character as well as the development of their party members.

Rondo of Swords has not yet been rated or priced.

28 Comments

  • Ruhdezee

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 11:51 pm PT

    dude i dig atlus luminous arc was alright but the live action is what i live for

  • Deadbolt6

    Posted Apr 3, 2008 5:51 pm PT

    So far, this 'looks' better than Luminous Arc... let's hope it really is.

  • TalesofRaGnArOk

    Posted Jan 21, 2008 9:16 am PT

    Looks like a cross between Fire Emblem and the Tales of... series
    But if its anything like Luminous Arc ...(getting my hopes up and crushing them), Atlus is good at doing that.

  • bladex-983

    Posted Jan 20, 2008 8:08 pm PT

    looks interesting

  • livefantasy

    Posted Jan 20, 2008 12:54 pm PT

    It looks really good i cant wait!!!!!!!!

  • hobobski

    Posted Jan 19, 2008 4:24 pm PT

    This looks awesome.
    Personally, I hope it's and action-rpg cause i already have lots
    of Final Fantasy, Fire emblem, and other normal RPG's

  • KALHETMAN

    Posted Jan 18, 2008 4:21 pm PT

    If is Turn Base and have big Story like Fire Emblem or Suikoden. I´m sure want got it. If is action RPG... forgot it. P.S. And hundred hour ´s play one story of course...

  • Vinth

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 9:26 pm PT

    I want this! go ATLUS!

  • Dreski83

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 8:57 pm PT

    the more RPG's for my DS the better

  • rasds

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 7:48 pm PT

    Atlus makes great games, i hope this one wil be a great game like the others i played.

  • Lord_Artix

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 7:47 pm PT

    I've had many good memories with Atlus and some not so good ones, so we'll throw this one on the "Wait and see" pile.

  • white143papi

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 6:52 pm PT

    I hope Atlus did a better job on this than on Lumonius Arc, boy did that game suck

  • CorruptGamerGX

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 6:22 pm PT

    It's about time Atlus brought this over even it's very hard. I just checked my game list now and the title changed from Itsuwari no Rinbukyoku to Rondo of Swords.

    Damn you GameSpot...

  • lew_0911

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 5:44 pm PT

    Yes. RPG's on the DS.

  • RaiKageRyu

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 5:15 pm PT

    from the screenshot I thought it was an action-rpg.

  • jasonharris48

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 5:02 pm PT

    manwithnoplan91 your wrong Atlus does develop games Persona 1,2,3 and most of the MegaTen series all developed by Atlus but they do just publish a lot of titles also

  • manwithnoplan91

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:51 pm PT

    BigBoi500 Atlus doesn't actually make games. They just get games localized here, but I do have to agree with you.

  • CodingGenius Site moderator

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:46 pm PT

    Atlus really gives us (North Americans) a chance to play games that we otherwise would have to import or never see.

  • Tycerion

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:44 pm PT

    Damn I love these guys!

  • pppjjj

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:28 pm PT

    Thank you Atlus your the best.

  • FallenAngel

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:26 pm PT

    From the screenshots I've seen of the game and from the scant info in the game's page at the Atlas website, it seems like it could be similar to the Fire Emblem games. In that case, bring it on, I can't wait!

  • Jaysonguy

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:26 pm PT

    Atlus doesn't make the games. They bring them over from Japan.

  • Bigboi500

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:22 pm PT

    Atlus is the best rpg maker now. Not SE.

  • superbeast1370

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 4:06 pm PT

    Atlus is such a great Publisher/Developer I have:

    Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
    Persona 3
    Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2
    Odin Sphere
    Disgaea (Developed by Nippon Ichi)
    Riviera (PSP)

    any of these games are highly recommended to any RPG fan.

  • superbeast1370

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 3:49 pm PT

    Atlus! Awesome.

  • ayumichan

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 3:37 pm PT

    Hooray!

  • yoshi_64

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 3:22 pm PT

    An interesting .. ok I know I know nothing, but let's face it. I've loved many games by Atlus, whether published or developed. From Trauma Center to Odin Sphere and all between, this is something I'll keep my eye on and likely purchase. (After I buy TC: New Blood that is...)

  • Jaysonguy

    Posted Jan 17, 2008 2:55 pm PT

    I'm a fan of games that Atlus decides to bring over.
    I'll give it a look.

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