Squre Enix today announces that the world ends with you, an exciting
new title from the makers of kingdom hearts, will be released
exclusively on the Nintendo DS handheld system across all PAL
territories in spring 2008.
Previously known as Subarashiki Kono Sekai on its release in Japan. The
world ends with you is an innovative new title from Square Enix that
fully utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo DS, and takes major
influence from Japan’s modern day culture including its people, music,
clothes, food and design.
Set in Tokyo’s trendiest district, the story begins with the lead
character Neku waking up to find a phone message stating he has only 7
days before he will cease to exist. Only with the coolest fashions,
friends and fighting skills can Neku restore hope to the city’s
population and prevent being stricken from existence altogether!
John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix
Ltd. comments, “Square Enix has traditionally been associated with
RPG’s set in fantasy lands, but the world ends with you is our first
ever game to be set in modern times and real-life locations. The use of
the Nintendo DS functionality is second to none. We believe gamers of
all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy all that THE WORLD ENDS
WITH YOU has to offer.”
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Key Features
- Experience the urban grit and neon of the coolest district in Tokyo with a distinctive, high quality style of in-game artwork
- Meet an achingly hip cast of characters each with an interesting personality and stylish sense in fashion, music and culture
- Highly innovative and intuitive combat system that makes full
use of the Nintendo DS Touch Screen, Dual Screens and Microphone like
no other game before it!
- Use fantastic psychic powers to read the thoughts of the
population, put words into people’s minds, and move objects to help you
progress in your adventure!
- Immerse yourself in an amazing audio soundtrack featuring a diverse fusion of bleeding-edge hip-hop, rock, and techno
- A tale of friendship, hope and overcoming your challenges, creatively told with a modern edge
- Shop till you drop! Keep abreast of the latest Trends to stay
one step ahead of the fashion scene and your enemies. Trade items with
friends using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection too
- Action-packed minigame fun that can be enjoyed by up to four players via DS Wireless Play!
- Engage the Chance Encounter mode via DS Wireless Play to share data with fellow game users you bump into in the real world
Most of the gameplay focuses on finding clues and battling Noise.
Players can use Neku’s mindreading abilities to hear people’s thoughts
by using the touch screen of the Nintendo DS. The game’s combat system,
called the “Stride Cross Battle System”, uses both screens of the
Nintendo DS. Neku has three partners, one in each and specific chapter
of the game. The touch screen is used to move and attack with Neku,
whose abilities depend on the badges equipped. On the top screen,
movement can be controlled with the D-Pad, which is tapped for specific
techniques.
Strangely enough, no release date other than TBA 2008 has been
announced for a North American release of The World Ends with You, but
no doubt we’ll hear about that in the months to come.
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