Class of Heroes is now available at select North American retailers

June 16, 2009

CLASS OF HEROES GRADUATES, NOW
AVAILABLE  IN SELECT RETAILERS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA; PARENTS PROUD

Expect the diploma in 3-5 weeks

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced
that Class of Heroes™, the first-person dungeon crawler for PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system that has been known to give players euphoric,
uncontrollable flashbacks to the era of old-school CRPGs, is now available in
select retailers across North America. The game, an homage to the genre
classics, brings expansive character and party customization options and deep,
involved dungeon crawling to PSP system owners.

"Atlus has long demonstrated its
dedication to the full spectrum of role-playing gaming, and Class of Heroes
continues that tradition, following in the path of other recent first-person
dungeon crawlers like Etrian Odyssey™ and The Dark Spire™," stated Aram Jabbari,
manager of PR and Sales. "PSP system owners have waited a while for this kind of
old-school CRPG experience; that wait is over."

Class of Heroes is now scheduled for
release on June 9, 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99.

For more information, visit the
official website:
http://www.atlus.com/classofheroes
 

About Class of Heroes

Long ago, without reason or
explanation, the mysterious labyrinths came to be, and the world was changed
forever. In a constant state of flux, they sprawl across the world like a web,
connecting towns and villages, mountains, lakes, and deserts. Many adventurers
delved into these labyrinths dreaming of riches, and those fortunate enough to
return did so with amazing stories and unimaginable treasures. It was only
natural that the children of the world began to look upon these heroes with
unconditional admiration, eager to follow in their footsteps. And so, academies
for adventurers were born.

Particus Academy may not be the
first such school, but we certainly endeavor to be the best! Here at Particus,
we strive to equip young men and women with the tools they’ll need to become
full-fledged adventurers. Bravery, spellcraft, swordplay, 101 ways to avoid
dying a horrible death… These and many other lessons and skills await
prospective students! We hope your studies here are as enriching and productive
as you’ve dreamed they would be.

Key Features

  • Over 500 character possibilities
    — 10 races, 2 genders, 3 alignments, and 15 majors add up to incredible
    opportunity to customize your party! Change majors for further customization
    at higher levels.

  • 80 hours of classic dungeon
    crawling — This is as classic as dungeon crawling gets in an ever-changing
    3-D labyrinth containing more than 75 maps full of puzzles, traps, and
    treasure. Battle hundreds of monster types and uncover over 1300 item types.

  • Flexible alchemy system —
    Offering more than 400 recipes, this system allows you to synthesize new items
    from random components found in the labyrinths, as well as customize your
    weapons’ attributes, range, and strength.

Class of Heroes has been rated "T"
for Teen with Alcohol Reference, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, and Mild
Suggestive Themes by the ESRB