Atlus Announces: Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard for DS

Atlus Announces "Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard" for North America. Releases June 17th. Summarized press release, screens, and video after the jump.

Atlus USA announced yesterday(March 27th 2008) the North American release of the Etrian Odyssey sequel, titled: Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard. Which retains much of the original development team from the first rendition. Including composer Yuzo Koshiro of Streets of rage and Actraiser fame.

About Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard: In the Grand Duchy of High Lagaard, it is said that the Duke is descended from inhabitants of a castle in the sky. When an unforeseen crisis befalls the nation, it is decreed that the first explorer to retrieve the Grail of Kings from that mythical floating palace will be rewarded with wealth and fame beyond imagining. Enter the central city of Lagaard and begin your journey to the clouds!

Key Features '¢ Make the adventure yours : Rediscover true role-playing as you build your party of stalwart adventurers from 12 different classes. From basics like name and sex to advanced settings like combat formation, skills, and spells, every detail is yours to customize! '¢ The Odyssey continues : Experience an all-new story, more classes, improved mapping capabilities, new Force Skills, and over 100 side-quests. '¢ Chart your progress through the dungeons : Etrian Odyssey's innovative map-making tool returns with more options and features! Use the touch screen to map out the halls, chambers, treasures, and dangers of the realms you explore.

Official Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard site here.

"Improved" mapping, gameplay footage:

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