It’s Neither “Persona” nor “Shin Megami Tensei.” A New Challenge.
Starting from Zero.
The Atlus RPG was born 25 years ago. At the time, stories in the so-called “fantasy” worlds were mainstream. The “Persona” series released as a spinoff of “Shin Megami Tensei” was launched as a “counter” to such a natural world view.
Both series have been developed with concepts that have always been in opposition to their times until now, including the latest games. So what could be the image of a new RPG tackled by ATLUS now in addition to continuing those series?
I think that it is to challenge the “normality” of the genre which has been consumed for decades. That challenge is about to begin right now. The moment of birth from zero. We would be pleased if you could stand-by us at the moment we launch our challenge from zero.
kirassss
2017-1-10 06:03 PM
本帖最后由 kirassss 于 2017-1-10 07:03 PM 编辑
Shin Megami Tensei 25th Anniversary Projects Teaser Site Launched by Atlus
《真女神转生》新作降至？ 25周年企划正式启动
A Grand Tale of Adventure and Peril Awaits in Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
Those looking to explore a world full of fantastical beasts, powerful magic, political intrigue, and unlikely heroes will be able to scratch their adventurous and unleash their inner strategist, because Atlus will be publishing two new games from veteran storytellers Aquaplus! Two visual novel and strategy RPGs Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth will be released in the Americas on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in both physical and digital formats; the European PS4 version will have a physical release, but the PS Vita version will be digital-only. Mask of Deception will release in the spring, and the game's direct sequel, Mask of Truth will release later in the year with English text and the original Japanese audio. For both games, the PS4 version will be $49.99, and the PS Vita version will be $39.99.
Originally known as Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen in Japan, Mask of Deception is a grand tale meant to enchant the hearts and minds of players in search of incredible journey. The game begins atop a snowy mountain where the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar wilderness, surrounded by deadly creatures, with nothing but a hospital gown and a splitting headache. However, he's eventually rescued by a beautiful girl named Kuon, who sports both adorable animal ears and a beastlike tail. Finding that the hapless man has no memory of anything, Kuon decides to take the amnesiac into her care, naming him Haku. As their journey takes them across the land, Haku will (reluctantly) encounter colorful characters (yes, that means more animal people), build deep relationships, battle ruthless enemies, and find himself inexorably dragged into the political machinations of the mighty nation of Yamato.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception Features
• An Unforgettable Story - Mask of Deception offers a story-rich visual novel experience (40-50+ hours long) that lets players shape the future of a fully realized world filled with fantastical lore and history! Mask of Deception sets up the story for a thrilling conclusion in Mask of Truth, and we'll reveal more information about the final game at a later date.
• An Active SRPG Battle System - Players will need to defend Haku and his friends by engaging in intense SRPG combat with the various hostiles that populate the world. The battle system is a thrilling mix of turn-based tactics and Attack Chain mechanics. Players can remain active during combat by successfully completing timing-based charging rings to execute critical attacks or vital dodges/blocks.
• Fully Fleshed Out Combat - Unique combat features such as the rewind function, elemental affinities/weaknesses, unique character skills, and more add a layer of depth to fights. It'll take true tactical acumen to emerge victorious in battle!
• Breathtaking Art - With a stunning art style and beautifully rendered cutscenes, the game is a feast for the eyes for Japanese visual novel and anime aficionados!
• Beautiful Songs and a Thrilling Score - The rousing music, recorded and remastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and EastWest Studios, is a perfect soundtrack to accompany a great adventure.
A brief note on content: While Atlus is committed to bringing over games that are as true to their original forms as possible, in the case of Mask of Deception, a scene had to have a small content edit to comply with various regional regulations about the depiction of physical discipline to minors. We worked with Aquaplus to keep the scope of the editing to an absolute minimum, and we both agree the change made to the scene in the game still conveys its full meaning without running into issues.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth will both be available digitally and physically for PS4 ($49.99) and PS Vita ($39.99) systems in 2017 (In Europe, the PS Vita version will only be available digitally). The games, originally published/developed by Aquaplus, will have their original Japanese audio.
kirassss
2017-3-10 07:30 AM
The Caligula Effect Launches May 2 in the Americas and Europe ~ PS Vita
The students at Kishimai High School enjoy a blissful existence filled with classes and daily performances by the intoxicating virtual idol μ (pronounced myoo). While many students are quite content with this idyllic lifestyle, a few of them have uncovered a terrifying truth about their lives: everything is a lie. The “perfect” world they inhabit is actually Mobius, a virtual reality construct created and ruled by μ. The protagonist discovers this secret and must join with a group of other enlightened students, who call themselves the Go-Home Club, to escape. However, to do that they must fight brainwashed students called Digiheads, battle nefarious musicians, confront μ, and face their innermost traumas in order to truly become free.
Key Features
• A human story set in a virtual world – Experience a dark story as the Go-Home Club does whatever it takes to escape the digital prison known as Mobius. The crew must defeat a group of evil music producers (known as the Ostinato Musicians) who have been working with μ, and come face-to-face with their own black secrets/desires. Written by Persona series veteran Tadashi Satomi, players will fight towards freedom as they examine the ugly psychological issues that plague the various characters in the game.
• Multiple relationships to nurture – There are 500+ NPCs to recruit into the party to be used in combat. Each has a preassigned class (such as offense, support, etc…) and have a unique background story that’ll slowly be uncovered by completing various quests. Oh, but there’s only 4 characters in a party, so choose your teammates wisely!
• A strategic battle system – The game features a unique battle system called “Imaginary Chain” that makes encounters an exercise in planning. Once enemies are encountered, players will seamlessly transition into battles where they can choose from 100+ skills to unleash on their enemies. While choosing skills, players can adjust timing and see a simulated preview of their attack before committing to it. Maximize damage by creating deadly attack chains between party members and don’t let enemies catch their breath!
• Music by celebrated producers – It’s only fitting that a game about fighting musicians features original songs by celebrated Japanese producers such as OSTER project, 40mP, 164, cosMo@Bousou-P, and more!
kirassss
2017-3-21 03:36 PM
本帖最后由 kirassss 于 2017-3-21 04:03 PM 编辑
ATLUS to announce new Radiant Historia title this week
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology for 3DS, a full remake of the 2010-released DS title Radiant Historia with new scenarios. It will launch in Japan on June 29.
Further information, including an overview of the game, new elements, and comments from the staff, are featured within the pages of Weekly Famitsu.
Atlus New Title Announcement Special Spring 2017 live stream set for March 26
Atlus will host a “New Title Announcement Special Spring 2017” live stream on March 26 at 19:00 JST, the company announced. You’ll be able to watch it on Niconico and Fresh.
The event will be an introduction of the new titles coming from Atlus this year, starting with the newly announced Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology.
You can expect the first trailer and latest information, as well as the cast of the new title and familiar Atlus radio guests. Those set to appear during the live stream include announcer Chiaki Matsuzawa, voice actors Katsuyuki Konishi, Megumi Han, Tomomi Isomura, Yoshihisa Kawahara, Ayumu Murase, and Tomokazu Sugita, freelance writer Mafia Kajita, and composer Yoko Shimomura.
Atlus has relaunched its official Japanese website.
Previously available at Atlusnet.jp, the newly designed Atlus website is available at Atlus.co.jp. The former will be taken offline on March 31.
Don’t forget—Atlus will host a live stream this Sunday, March 26, where it will introduce the new titles coming from the company in 2017, including the newly announced Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology.
Atlus has released the first trailer and gameplay footage for Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology, its recently announced 3DS remake of the 2010 DS title Radiant Historia.
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology offers a number of new features, including visual and systemic upgrades, a full lineup of voice actors, a new character named Nemesia, and a third history (“Sub-History”) in addition to the DS version’s two histories (“Standard History” and “Alternate History”).
Here’s an overview of the game’s story:
The setting is the large continent Vainqueur, which has been turned into a desert.
There was a war between the western kingdom of Granorg and the eastern country of Alistel over the remaining green land.
In the midst of this great war, the protagonist Stocke, by awakening a magical book called the “White Chronicle,” acquires the special power to redo the past.
From a number of parallel worlds, including “Standard History,” “Alternate History,” and “Sub-History,” and in order to change possible tragedy and save the fate of a world on its way to ruin, choose the path with a ray of hope—.
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is due out for 3DS in Japan on June 29 in standard and “Perfect” editions.
《真・女神转生 奇幻旅程》是一款在 3D 迷宫中探索，透过与恶魔对话让恶魔加入我方，使用恶魔合体出更强大恶魔等等，充满着《真・女神转生》要素的作品。 而本作中将在封闭空间「极黑世界（シュバルツバース）」为舞台，展开如同科幻恐怖电影般的故事剧情，其中玩家所身穿的装备「恶魔套装（デモニカスーツ）」也会随着故事剧情而逐渐强化，是一款世界观相当独特的作品。
Atlus has announced Shin Megami Tensei: Deep Strange Journey for 3DS. It is due out this fall in Japan.
First teased in January, Shin Megami Tensei: Deep Strange Journey is an easier to play, refined version of the 2009-released DS title Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey with various additional elements.
Here’s what we know so far:
Story
Environmental destruction and ethnic conflict… on a future earth where various problems still haven’t been solved, it suddenly appeared.
Schwarzwelt, the ruined land that appeared in the Antarctic, continued to expand while swallowing everything on the earth into nonexistence. This appears to be how the history of mankind will meet its end…
Hoping for humanity’s survival, a Strike Team is sent to this mysterious land. However, the things they witness… will reveal the terrible truth of Schwarzwelt.
New Character: Alex (voiced by Megumi Han)
A mysterious girl who suddenly attacks the protagonist during exploration of Schwarzwelt. What is her goal in targeting the life of the protagonist with such open hostility?
Voice Actors
Protagonist (voiced by Jun Hirose)
Gore (voiced by Unsho Ishizuka)
Jimenez (voiced by Takahiro Sakurai)
Zelenin (voiced by Maaya Sakamoto)
etc.
Main Points
A must-see for every Shin Megami Tensei fan! It’s that popular title with new elements added and various elements brushed up for 3DS.
Enjoy a dramatic story with new from-the-chest-up illustrations and full voice overs.
About 350 demons will appear. A “DEEPer” demon experience.
A new character named Alex will appear, as well as a new ending route.
Further details will be shared in the March 30-due issue of Weekly Famitsu.
Atlus and Spike Chunsoft Announce Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 for 3DS
奔向新世界树之时！ 《世界树与不可思议的迷宫 2》正式公开
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ATLUS 在昨（27）日的现场直播节目「ATLUS 新作发表 SP 2017＜春＞」中，公开了 Nintendo 3DS 平台《世界树与不可思议的迷宫》系列最新作《世界树与不可思议的迷宫 2》。
Atlus and Spike Chunsoft have announced Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 for 3DS. It will launch in Japan on August 31 for 6,480 yen.
First-print copies will include a two-disc “User’s Best Album” containing player favorite songs from across the Etrian Odyssey series. Users can vote for which tracks they want to be included here until April 9. The jacket that houses the CDs is a digipak illustrated by Yuuji Himukai.
An Etrian Odyssey 10th Anniversary Box limited edition will cost 9,800 yen and include a copy of the game, special-make box, and 200-page Character Art Works book featuring character illustrations from across the Etrian Odyssey series’ numbered titles.
Here’s an overview of the story:
At the bottom of the Yggdrasil Tree there is said to be an entrance to the “Land of the Gods”—.
One day, you, an adventurer who visited the lakeside town that looks out on this legendary Yggdrasil Tree, meet a mysterious girl.
“I want to go to the base of the Yggdrasil Tree no matter what it takes.”
Just who is this girl? Why does she want to go to the Yggdrasil Tree? Frequently clear “mystery dungeons” and, together with the girl, head for the distant Yggdrasil Tree!
In addition to the classes from the previous game (Landsknecht, Protector, Runemaster, Medic, Gunner, Wanderer, Ninja, Dancer, Sovereign, and Hexer), the Buccaneer, Alchemist, Kenkaku, Monk, and Farmer classes have also been added.
In related news, Atlus will host an Etrian Odyssey 10th anniversary commemoration broadcast on Niconico on May 20 at 19:30 JST. Details about the broadcast will be announced at a later date.
Atlus debuted an updated version of the teaser trailer for its untitled Shin Megami Tensei HD project announced for Switch in January during its New Title Announcement Special Spring 2017 live stream today.
The updated teaser trailer is exactly the same as the initial teaser trailer, save for an additional five seconds showing what appears to be a destroyed city.
Atlus hasn’t actually uploaded the updated teaser, but the additional scene is a single image, which moves from the bottom up, and is attached above and below.
