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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 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.

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Tom Magrino has covered the games industry since 2006. He's been compared to Steve Martin by Ozzy Osbourne and Daniel Craig by Tim Schafer. His voice, heard largely on GameSpot's podcast, recalls that of Kermit the Frog. It ain't easy bein' Magreen.

28 comments
Ruhdezee
Ruhdezee

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

Deadbolt6
Deadbolt6

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

TalesofRaGnArOk
TalesofRaGnArOk

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.

livefantasy
livefantasy

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

hobobski
hobobski

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
KALHETMAN

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
Vinth

I want this! go ATLUS!

Dreski83
Dreski83

the more RPG's for my DS the better ;)

rasds
rasds

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

Lord_Artix
Lord_Artix

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
white143papi

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

CorruptGamerGX
CorruptGamerGX

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...

RaiKageRyu
RaiKageRyu

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

jasonharris48
jasonharris48

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
manwithnoplan91

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

CodingGenius
CodingGenius moderator moderator

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

pppjjj
pppjjj

Thank you Atlus your the best.

FallenAngel
FallenAngel

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! :D

Jaysonguy
Jaysonguy

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

Bigboi500
Bigboi500

Atlus is the best rpg maker now. Not SE.

superbeast1370
superbeast1370

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.

yoshi_64
yoshi_64

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
Jaysonguy

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

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