Shiren the Wanderer Headed to North America

Atlus sent out a press release this morning announcing plans to bring the “roguelike” RPG Shiren the Wanderer to the Wii early next year.

E3 2009: ATLUS ANNOUNCES SHIREN THE WANDERER FOR Wii

“When you move, they move. Just like that.”

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2, 2009 – Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today surprised everyone with the news that it has secured the North American publishing rights for Shiren the Wandererâ„¢, the critically-acclaimed roguelike RPG for Wiiâ„¢. As Shiren, a wandering adventurer with a penchant for exploration, monster-slaying, and item collection, you will trek across a beautiful and varied countryside with your companion, Koppa, a talking ferret. Randomly-generated areas, intense boss battles, extensive item customization, and a cast of intriguing and unpredictable characters translate into one of the most satisfying RPG experiences of the year.

Exceptionally reviewed by famed Japanese gaming publication Famitsu (9/9/8/9), this latest entry in the legendary series stands as one of the most addictive, highly rewarding, and endlessly replayable games available on Wii, not to mention the most accessible Shiren game yet.

Shiren the Wanderer is currently scheduled for release on Wii in Spring 2010.

For more information, visit the official site:
http://www.atlus.com/shiren

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Shiren the Wanderer has not yet been rated by the ESRB.