Video Gaming News - October 2003
Irvine, CA (October 7, 2003) - Atlus U.S.A., Inc.announced today that
DemiKids: Light and Dark Versions for the Game Boy Advance, an offshoot of the
Shin Megami Tensei series in Japan, has shipped to retailers nationwide.
From Atlus:
The year is 200X. Jin (main character of Light Version), Akira (main
character of Dark Version), and Lena are 6th grade friends who have grown up
together. They are also members of the “Mystery Club” which searches for
interesting and mysterious things.
While snooping around the school’s library, they happen upon a mysterious
book containing various spells and incantations. Curiosity overwhelms the group
as they decide to carry out a summoning ritual, unprepared for the
consequences... To their surprise, an evil demon appears and their only hope
comes from a peculiar new student, Amy, who gives Jin and Akira the power to
capture and summon demons by way of the gun-like Demolyzer. They are also joined
by Rand and Gale, guardian demons sent to protect them.
Meanwhile, a time rift appears outside the school, and a strange phenomenon
occurs. The flow of time has been disrupted, and the events in their world are
locked in a recurring loop. Every time the main character tries to leave school,
time reverts back to when school was dismissed. However, Jin, Akira, Lena, and
Amy are the only ones who recognize the bizarre circumstances. The other
students go about their business as if nothing's happened.
Trapped in a time loop, the main characters begin to wonder what will become
of the future. Unexpectedly, Amy reveals that she has come from another
dimension, Valhalla, to find a savior from this world. She insists that this
mysterious phenomenon signifies a terrible turn of events in Valhalla.
Jin, Lena, and Amy go through the “Door of Time” to the world of Valhalla.
In this world, demons and angels brandish their powers under the emperor
while humans are oppressed. Jin, Lena, and Amy team up with the DemiKids of
Valhalla to fight as rebels against the emperor’s army.
DemiKids: Light and Dark Versions: Facts & Features
Role-Playing/Trading/Collecting, 1-2 Players
Collect over 350 demons by using the special fusion system! Unlock stronger
ones by trading with a different version!
Demon fusion system allow for hundreds of possible combinations to create new
demons or make existing demons stronger!
Avoid battles and even gain new allies by negotiating with the demonic
denizens of Valhalla.
Differences Between the Light Version and Dark Version
Scenario
Although the story in both versions occurs during the same time frame, the
scenarios differ depending on which protagonist you are playing with. Jin, the
protagonist of the Light Version, goes from the real world to Valhalla with Lena
and Amy. They join the rebels at the request of Amy, and try to overthrow the
emperor of Valhalla and his army.
On the other hand, Akira, the protagonist of the Dark Version, makes a stop
in the Demon World before heading to Valhalla to catch up with Jin and friends.
During his adventures in the Demon World, Akira meets Mephius, the king of all
demons, and learns more about the source of the time distortion.
Like Jin, Akira eventually challenges the emperor of Valhalla and his army,
but there are significant differences in the storyline leading up to that event.
The Fusion System
Each version of DemiKids uses a unique fusion system. Special fusions known
as Relic Fusions and Skill Fusions can be performed in either version. While in
the Dark Version you will be able to increase the parameters of all party
members, in the Light Version you will only be able to increase those of your
Partner, the guardian demon that accompanies you.
Demon Appearances
While some of the demons available in each title will overlap, certain ones
will be unique to either the Light or Dark Version. Furthermore, the
circumstances under which the demons are encountered may also vary.
For gamers who wish to use the demon-recruiting aspect of the game to its
fullest capacity, linking systems will be an exciting way to enhance their
assortment of demon allies.
“DemiKids raises the bar in the monster collecting genre by introducing the
sophisticated demon-recruiting system, an innovation sure to entice young and
seasoned gamers alike," said Akibo Shieh, Project Lead, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. "This
stylish RPG brings the most popular aspects of the hit Japanese Shin Megami
Tensei series to the handheld market, and is sure to be an instant classic!"
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