Alchemy Comes to Stores

December 12, 2006

Alchemy Comes to Stores

Destineer’s Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy
for the Nintendo DS ships to retail

Get ready to hone your alchemy skills on the
Nintendo DS™ when Fullmetal Alchemist™: Dual Sympathy hits stores. Based on one
of the top-rated anime programs on Adult Swim, Destineer’s Dual Sympathy has
shipped, and will be available at retail on today!

Based on the Fullmetal Alchemist universe, which
includes a hit television program, popular DVD series and a recently released
movie, Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a side-scrolling action/adventure
game that puts players in the role of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist.
Along with his brother Alphonse, Edward sets out on a quest to defeat the evil
Homunculi and acquire the fabled Philosopher’s Stone and undo the botched
alchemic experiment that left him with a metal arm and leg, and his brother’s
soul bonded to a suit of armor.

Developed by Bandai, Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual
Sympathy sports an innovative twist via the use of alchemy – the ability to
transform objects from one form into another. Whether repelling defenders,
removing obstacles or engaged in battle, all six characters have unique and
devastating alchemy attacks, which range from bolts of fire and stone spikes to
monstrous cannons and gigantic fists. By using the stylus to hold down the
alchemy button on the Nintendo DS touch screen, players can transform their
initial alchemy creation into a mega-weapon of tremendous proportions and
impact.

Covering the entire Fullmetal Alchemist
storyline, Dual Sympathy has two modes of play: Story Mode, which follows the
saga of the Elric brothers and includes cinematics and battle sequences from the
TV series; and Character Mode, which allows players to assume the role of one of
the six characters. Additional exciting features of Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual
Sympathy include:

• Ability to play as one of six characters:
  Edward or Alphonse Elric, Roy Mustang, Alex Louis Armstrong, Izumi or Scar; as
  well as acquire the special moves of the other characters
• Original voice cast of the show currently
  airing on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim
• A host of unlock-able content, including
  talking character alarm clocks, character galleries, video and sound
  libraries, and more
• More than 10 touch screen mini-games,
  including “Whack-A-Homunculus” and “Fullmetal vs. Flame” all add exciting new
  challenges between battles

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is rated “T”
for Teen and has an expected MSRP of $29.99. More information can be found
online at
www.fullmetal-alchemistgame.com.