If you thought that the 3DS was done and dusted now that the Switch is available, think again - Atlus has confirmed not one but two new RPG adventures for the veteran handheld.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 and Shin Megami Tensei: Deep Strange Journey are both fresh instalments in two of the company's most popular franchises, proving that there's still money to be made in supporting older hardware - especially when it has a huge install base, like the 3DS.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 arrives on August 31st in Japan and will cost 6,480 yen. First-print copies will ship with a two-disc album filled with songs from across the Etrian Odyssey series, picked by fans themselves. A 10th Anniversary Box limited edition version will also be available at 9,800 yen - this ships in a special box and comes with a 200-page "Character Art Works" book.
Shin Megami Tensei: Deep Strange Journey is also coming this year, and boasts around 350 demons, a new protagonist called Alex and other "new elements". It's an updated version of the DS title Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey.
There's no word on whether or not either of these titles will make it outside of Japan. Would you be interested in buying them if a western release did happen? Let us know by posting a comment.
[source gonintendo.com, via gonintendo.com]
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Had me at Atlus
Might want to rephrase some of this text. Deep Strange Journey is an updated version of Strange Journey, not a sequel.
Not surprised Atlus is going this route though. They have an enormous amount of fans in the 3DS userbase and with only 2 million Switches in the wild as of now, they aren't going anywhere.
Production costs are also virtually non-existent for titles such as these, making it a rather attractive business proposition for Atlus.
These games better be avaialble internationally or the 3DS is as dead as a coffin.
I was hoping for EO Untold 3 or Devil Survivor 3, but... I have yet to play Strange Journey, so this is still great news to me.
I should probably get back to finishing the first EMD. After I got defeated by the final boss and lost some of my best equipment, I rage quit and haven't played in since
Not counting The Last Bible (which I actually played twice back in the day, but it was lighter on the trademark franchise features), Strange Journey was my real introduction to SMT. I have yet to finish it (played through Order route and crashed against the final boss, still trying to get my compendium into shape), but it's an amazing game and the sequel will be on my wishlist the moment it hits west. And much as I look forward to SMT5, these games do great on dual screen platforms. I remember trying the fan-translated SMT on SNES afterwards, and digging the map out of the menu every time was a stark contrast. @.@
@Akropolon so is it a sequel or a re-release after all? The trailer does look familiar, but there's a character that wasn't in the game - unless she's one of those "remake exclusives" fashionable nowadays.
I usually avoid these first person Battle/dungeon crawler type RPGs.i like to see my character in action.
Does it make a difference,or am I tripping lol
What of Etrian Odyssey 5?
So, probably a couple of years yet until they come here to Europe, if we're lucky.
WE STILL DON'T EVEN HAVE ETRIAN ODYSSEY V OUTSIDE OF JAPAN WHERE IS IT?
...Anyway, these are both exciting titles, especially that big collector's package for Etrian Mystery Dungeon. I still wish that the likes of these and the Radiant Historia update were coming to Switch instead. Yeah, I know the 3DS has a good install base, but it got to that point with the help of strong titles from Atlus like Etrian Odyssey IV and Shin Megami Tensei IV, among others.
@Dakt well, still gonna buy it. Only fair as I naturally sailed the original under the R4 jolly roger like most of my DS games (in fact, I've got maybe four licensed carts, and three of them were just a bonus with the used console which its previous owner had bought on a trip to Spain along with these games. Point Blank DS or Charlotte's Web may not sound like smash hits, but in Belarus you could never find even that much - our store shelves have always looked like Pipe Mania is totally the true DS killer app and everyone should be ashamed for not having it yet).
But I want Switch games, not 3ds games
@Akropolon Done!
Strange journey never came to Europe maybe the author is confused because of this, Deep strange journey is an expanded remake.
I was already happy with Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology and then Atlus comes with more of their finnest!
Have been looking to play Strange Journey since when they ported Soul Hacker, but could never find a copy of the DS original. It turned out to be just a matter of time - only if they bring it to west!
Will Atlus remember us who played all their excellent RPGs for 3DS on the western side of the world? Please, consider a SMT fan wanting another 100 hours of dungeon crawling and demon fusion.
Strange Journey was a tough one for me. Loved how the begining grabbed me but I put it down to play something else and never got back to it. Hard game tho.
Good to see Atlus keeping the 3DS love alive, but I already played Strange Journey on DS and I'm not a huge fan of Mystery Dungeon style, so this is going to be a pretty low priority for me.
Really looking forward to hearing some news about Atlus games on Switch. They have to be working on something! Even if it's another remake...
I just want to know when Ever Oasis plans to release if ever.
...And no mention of an EOV localization...
Strange Journey is interesting to me. Hope it comes west.
I am not interested in Mystery Dungeon games so I would give that one a pass.
Strange Journey is my favorite DS game and one of my favorite SMTs period. But do we really need all these remakes?
If all thirds would act like Atlus.
Keep on Chugging there 3ds. Personally I hope they push 3ds another 3 years. Go Go Go!
Instant purchase for me.
Also, there is a SMT game coming to the Switch. They showed a teaser trailer during the reveal presentation for the Switch.
Never played the DS Strange Journey so this is perfect
@Windy
Yes mate I agree. 3ds has legs, let it continue into the night
Never ceases to amaze me how anyone can say that an outgoing console with the full install base should have all production stopped, the moment a new console comes out...
I got Strange Journey on DS with all the accoutrements, but I wouldn't mind double dipping for a 3DS update! Atlus really killed it on 3DS. Now they just need to release Etrian Oddysey V internationally. Based on the JP demo, reviews, and OST, though, it's probably better than IV...
Well considered Atlus main devs are putting their efforts on the new Shin Megami Tensei for Switch and Persona 5, at least they knew how to continue raking in money by just remaking some good old DS classics for the new 3DS.
A little sad it's "more 3DS support" even though 3 weeks ago I wanted 3DS to go on forever and ever (I still do love it...I'm just so into Switch right now I've forgotten I love it...)
OTOH, good business dumping one last big bang of Atlus classics on the 3DS which was half built by Atlus, before SMTV moves everything to Switch.
Strange Journey is an amazing game, but I never finished it....now I'll just wait for this version. Stoked.
The 3DS is still alive and kicking.
This is the SMT 3DS project that was revealed in the Switch presentation, right? Seems cool.
I haven't finished strange journey. Might be a good excuse to work on that to see if I want the remake.
More MegaTen for the MegaTen gods, more RPGs for the RPG throne!
@PlywoodStick @CrazedCavalier @Gorlokk @Honelith @Damo
I love seeing the RPG machine get more love but TROLL ALERT: I'm not that interested in the mystery dungeon series nor am I yet an SMT fan but came in here specifically to link to anyone that mentioned the lack of EO V news.
Why is there no mention of it anywhere? Anybody know? A thorough Google search yields crickets and tears.
@Mainsaile Untold 2 didn't do so hot in Japan and Atlus USA is small as-is; they'd rather focus on Persona and cashing in on it.
Great, now just let us know when Etrian 5 is coming to the West please.
EOU III? EO V? Please?!
@Mainsaile
I hang out over at Reddit Odyssey, people talk about the lack of EOV localisation and fans are still drawing blanks. ATLUS are very quiet.
Great to see so much love showered upon 3ds with these games and others that are still coming, also Ninty have said more reveals at E3. Good to know it's not all about Switch, plenty life left in the old bones yet
@NintySnesMan best reply ever
@Mainsaile Well, I got the demo from the JP eShop, and have taken a look at the mechanics spreadsheets... Let's just say EO V is a bigger and fancier game than it's predecessors. Atlus probably wanted to weigh the benefits of localizing it at this late stage. I believe they will, and an announcement at or around E3 will be forthcoming.
Want. Need. ... YES!!!
I remember when SMT IV:A didn't have western confirmation and I expect the same for SMT:DSJ. I also expect to enjoy it just like Soul Hackers, which was a lot.
For people worrying about Switch, did you forget about the teaser that was shown?
Switch pls.
@PlywoodStick
That's good news if your hunch is correct. Hope so!
Two questions:
Do you feel that the lack of an overworld detracts from V or focuses it?
And
What do you think the future fate of the franchise will be now that duel screens are becoming naught but a retro memory?
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