Dec 28 2008
2009 RPGs for the DS
Well I can’t leave out the DS in Nintendo Power’s big announcement for games coming in 2009, especially since the DS is getting quite a few role-playing games. At least it’s nice to know that Nintendo isn’t forsaking the genre too badly; they’re just shoving it onto the handheld, which makes sense as I’m sure more RPG fans own a DS than they own a Wii. Not everyone is as insane as I am.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride - Dragon Quest fans rejoice! Square-Enix is bringing over this gem to North America. This one takes the experience factor to the extreme: you play as the hero from childhood all the way to a family man.
Infinite Space - Yes, it takes place in space. NinPow calls it an “intergalactic strategy-RPG.” If you’ve ever wanted to command your own fleet of spaceships from the palm of your hand, look no further. Unfortunately, there is no quarter-release timeframe, only the announcement of to be released in 2009.
Avalon Code - You can’t stop the world from ending, only decided what is worth saving for the rebirth. Your trusty, trusty sidekick is a giant book of prophecy. I may pick this game up just for the interesting premise.
Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume - The key to this combat is arranging your characters for battle configurations. No really, that’s all it really says about it.
Suikoden: Tierkreis - NinPow claims that it keeps many of the signature elements from the past games, and it will be Wi-Fi enabled to share characters and go on additional sidequests.
Sands of Destruction - Here’s a twist for you. You aren’t out to save the world, you’re out to DESTROY IT.
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II - This is a remake of these two games with improvements to many game mechanics, such as cut-scenes, touch-based options, and an on-screen map, but it keeps some of its 80s roots, particularly in the soundtrack.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time - It’s a port of the Wii game. Or vice versa.
Mario & Luigi RPG 3 - The big news with this latest installment: Bowser may be a playable character.
Dragon Blue Plus - NinPow didn’t say anything about it other than the projected release date is March, and they offered a tiny screenshot. I can’t tell anything from it.
