Atlus Brings Baroque To The States

Talk about kicking it old school. Atlus today announced that they’ll be bringing Baroque to the PlayStation 2 and Wii in February 2008. Upon reading the first details of the title, we couldn’t help but contact Atlus PR to confirm whether or not this was the same title that graced Sega’s Saturn console as a Japan only dungeon RPG back in 1998. We were informed by a spokesperson for the company that it is “Not the exact same, but is indeed the same story and game world, redone for the PS2 and Wii.”

More information about the game with the cult Japanese following can be found below.

About Baroque

You awaken to find the world in ruin, your heart beset with unexplained guilt. A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the twisted world of Baroque, it is only the beginning.

Key Features

• Hardcore dungeon-crawling RPG action! With its many ever-changing levels, each teeming with perverse monsters and tormented souls, the world of Baroque is a frightening and unforgiving realm.
• Death is not the end - Take part in a unique story progression system in which the end of your life only serves to drive the adventure forward. Each time your character dies, more secrets about the forsaken world are revealed!
• Deep customization options – The player has full control over how they shape their character and how they play the game. Find and equip a vast assortment of weapons and items, some with a variety of uses. Acquire powerful stat-boosting parasites and combine them to multiply their potency. Only the resourceful will survive!