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Atlus Announces Crimson Gem Saga for the PSP

Kris Erickson • Mar 19, 2009  • Comments (0)
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Our favorite boutique publisher just keeps pumping out the titles on the PSP, with another big announcement for Japanese RPG fans. Atlus U.S.A. today formally announced that it has secured the North American publishing rights for Crimson Gem Saga on the PSP. The company has also revealed the game's final cover art and the first North American screenshots, which you can check out below.

If there is one thing Atlus excels at, it is finding the most pure, hardcore RPGs to bring to our handhelds. The company was responsible for the fantastically old-school Etrian Odyssey games on the DS, and it is bringing another similar title to the PSP called Class of Heroes. Like all of these other Atlus titles, Crimson Gem Saga is about the fundamentals of RPG fun: lush hand-drawn visuals, an engaging fantasy tale, and an easy-to-use interface. That's not to leave out the fast, turn-based combat, ambush attacks, combo chains, and special attacks involving multiple party members. And you certainly would not want to overlook the stellar musical score and voice work. In fact, not content with the versions previously released in other regions, Atlus has added over 1000 additional lines of recorded voice, a North American exclusive.

Crimson Gem Saga is scheduled for release on May 26, 2009 with an MSRP of $29.99.

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Crimson Gem Saga Features:


• Return to essential RPG fun - Remember what made RPGs simply fun experiences? You'll find it here. Easy to pick up and play with a full package of addictive combat, beautiful graphics, interesting story, and fantastic voice work; this is a title that will charm genre newbies and veteran players alike.

• Gratifying combo-filled combat - This is turn-based RPG combat at its most fun. Attack your enemies before they attack you to gain the advantage of the first hit in battle. Master the Critical Combo System to deliver multiple hits and deliver major damage to an enemy. Team up with allies to unleash massive dual, triple, or full-team attacks.

• Distinctively beautiful 2-D world - Vibrant, colorful, and distinctive, this is a world that will draw and keep you inside the fantasy. Detailed character portraits and beautiful, fluid sprites further make this a treat for the eyes.

• A far superior sequel - Forget what you know about the series because this is a totally new experience. With a complete graphical facelift, a brand new story and cast, and newly polished combat, this is a game that blows right past its predecessor.


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Crimson Gem Saga has been rated "T" for Teen with Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Use of Alcohol and Tobacco by the ESRB.





[Source: Press Release]


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