Atlus announces: Devil Summoner 2

January 27, 2009

ATLUS ANNOUNCES SHIN MEGAMI
TENSEI: DEVIL SUMMONER 2: RAIDOU KUZUNOHA vs. KING ABADDON FOR PS2 RELEASE TO BE
EXTREMELY LIMITED IN QUANTITY; FREE RAIHO PLUSHIE TO BE INCLUDED WITH EACH AND
EVERY LAUNCH COPY

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Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced
that Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, a
new chapter in the stunningly original action RPG series for PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system, is making its way to North America on May 12th.
Improved over its predecessor in every way, Devil Summoner 2 is an action RPG
breath of fresh air, with a deep, easy-to-control combat system, nearly two
hundred demons to negotiate with, collect, and fuse, and a variety of strategies
to employ and master. Experience a 1920’s Tokyo bustling with cases to solve,
criminals to bring to justice, and the threat of the mysterious King Abaddon
looming on the horizon.

For a limited time, and out of an
exceptionally small fixed number of units, North American gamers will have even
more reason to pick up the game that raced to the top of the Japanese game sales
charts upon its release. Each and every launch copy of Devil Summoner 2 will
feature a rare Raiho plushie doll (not available for sale separately). Only a
small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be
numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value. Should there be future
print runs of the game, they will ship without the Raiho collectible. Act before
they’re gone!

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon is scheduled to negotiate its way into
retailers on May 12, 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99. Each and every copy of the
game’s limited quantity launch will ship with a rare Raiho collectible plushie.

About Shin Megami Tensei: Devil
Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon: A new threat to Japan’s Capital
calls for the return of its case-solving, tube-slinging Devil Summoner: Raidou
Kuzunoha the 14th. When a woman walks into the Narumi Detective Agency and asks
to find a man, Raidou’s boss is reluctant to accept, but soon it’s clear there’s
more to the case than it seems on the surface. It isn’t long before Raidou is on
the trail of crooked gamblers, masked ninja, and strange insects… a trail
leading him inexorably to the mysterious King Abaddon.

Key Features

• Massively upgraded battle system –
  Advancements to the battle mechanics include a MAG balancing system, dodge and
  hide abilities, and the ability to command two demons in combat. Use the
  retooled Weapon Alchemy system to create new swords with unique special
  attacks.

• Deeper demon integration – Demon
  negotiation returns with more than twice the number of demons to attempt to
  recruit to your side. Create more powerful demons through fusion and skill
  transfer. Control two demons in battle and choose from more tactical options.
  

• Phenomenal creative team – The
  rich environment of this Taisho-era Japan comes to life with the character
  designs of Kazuma Kaneko and the musical score of Shoji Meguro.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.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon has not yet been rated by the ESRB.