Atlus announces Growlanser II

[03.09.01] » PlayStation 2 sequel to make its debut at Spring Tokyo Game Show.

   With a record low number of titles on display and few expected surprises, this Spring's Tokyo Game Show will be one of the most low key in recent memory. Despite the PlayStation 2 going into its second year in Japan, the bulk of the titles on the show floor will still be for the original PlayStation. But, in addition to Namco's two new titles, at least one other PlayStation 2 RPG will make its debut at the show.

   In addition to the recently released Eithea and the upcoming port of Shin Megami Tensei, Atlus will be unveiling the PlayStation 2 sequel to Growlanser. A strategy RPG for the PlayStation, Growlanser was most notable for its pedigree -- the game was developed by a team who previously had worked on the long-running and popular Langrisser series, which hasn't seen a U.S release since Warsong on the Genesis.

   Though the original Growlanser never made it to America, Atlus is still committed to bringing strategy games stateside. Perhaps the more cutting edge sequel will fare better.