Publisher:	Atlus
Developer:	Atlus
Released:	15 Apr 2008
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aram@atlus.com" rows="10" cols="40">EXPERIENCE CHALLENGING AND INNOVATIVE SRPG GAMEPLAY ON YOUR JOURNEY TO SAVE THE KINGDOM OF BRETWALDE

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — JANUARY 17th, 2008 —Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced Rondo of Swords, a fantasy strategy RPG for the Nintendo DSTM. Cleanse the sacred blade, protect the princess, and vanquish the oppressing armies of your enemy on your quest to deliver the Kingdom of Bretwalde from tyranny! Rondo of Swords is currently
scheduled to release on April 15th, 2008.
It revolves around two major empires, Bretwalde; mourning the loss of their King and the Grand Meir Empire preparing to strike at the empty throne as a peddle stone to their ultimate plan of world domination.

The only hope that Bretwalde has is their sacred blade, Spanta, and someone to wield it. Cue you.

Your mission is to protect a princess and stop the inevitable threat of world domination by the baddies. The game does have some cool features like customisable skill upgrades and multiple ending story lines, which should make you want to play again and again. If it does it’ll be part of most people’s DS repertoire.

Rondo of Swords is due to be released on April 15th and more information about the game can be found here.

For more on Rondo of Swords, please visit the
official website:
http://www.atlus.com/rondoofswords ;

About Rondo of Swords
The King of Bretwalde is dead. His passing, both unexpected and unusual, leaves the kingdom in distress. As one realm mourns, another readies for war; the Grand Meir Empire, intent on conquering the world, prepares to strike the empty throne. Taken by surprise, the army of Bretwalde collapses under the vicious assault, and the capital city of Egvard is quick to fall. OnlySpanta, the sacred blade, can spare the kingdom of its fate. Free it of its curse and restore honor and peace to the land!

Unique combat system – Use route maneuvers to hit all enemies in your path and enhance your attack or defense. Manage your Momentum Counter to gain stat bonuses and control who your enemies target!

Deep party management system –With the Errand System, you have the option to send idle party members off to run errands or go on quests to level up on their own, which will become crucial to your party’s survival in later stages.

• Customizable skill options –Skills are not just skills, but dynamic strategic devices that you choose to build or not. Use skill points to either buy more skills or strengthen what you have!

• Multiple storylines and endings –Your decisions will affect the course of the game, determining the character you become and the
ending you’ll receive.


Rondo of Swords has not yet been rated by the
ESRB.

About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991,
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is a publisher of compelling video
games for a variety ofplatforms, including the
Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)
system, Wii™, Xbox 360®, and PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system. The Atlus library
of critically acclaimed video games includes Odin
Sphere, TraumaCenter series, and the award]winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more
information, visit
http://www.atlus.com.


©2008 SUCCESS. Licensed to and published by
ATLUS U.S.A., Inc. Nintendo DS and Wii are
trademarks of Nintendo.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Aram Jabbari
Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

949]788]0455 (x102)

aram@atlus.com