Rondo of Swords

Guide Note:

Rondo of Swords is a role-playing game for the Nintendo DS with a mix of strategy and RPG elements similar to Romance of Three Kingdoms and Final Fantasy. It is scheduled for North American release on April 15, 2008.

Fast Facts:

1. Developer: Success
2. Publisher: Atlus
3. Genre: Role-Playing
4. Platform: Nintendo DS
5. Mode: Single-Player
6. ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ (E10+)
7. Release Date: April 15, 2008
8. MSRP: $29.99

Storyline:

Rondo of Swords tells the story of the war of the Bretwald Kingdom against the neighboring empire, Grand Meir. After the funeral ceremony of Bretwald's fallen king, Grand Meir sends soldiers to attack Bretwald. The survivors of this attack are led by Serdic (the game's protagonist) against their army. Serdic is former body double of the Crown Prince, killed during the initial invasion. It is his dying wish that Serdic lead his people to reclaim the Kingdom of Bretwalde.

Main Characters:

1. Serdic: protagonist and leader of the Kingdom of Bretwalde
2. Kay: Young soldier with the Bretwald Army who tends to rush into situations without thinking. He fights on horseback, allowing him to wield a two-handed spear. His partner in battle is Margus.
3. Margus: Heavy infantryman with an easygoing attitude.
4. Owl: Commander of the Wise Bandits

Features:

1. Errand System: Ability to send inactive party members to take care of miscellaneous chores from buying supplies to entering the player into various quests
2. Route Maneuver System: Battle System in which players set a character's course through an area. Remember that the character's path cannot double back, so plan routes carefully.
3. OverBreak: Character's special ability usually classified as attack or support categories
4. Skill Points: earned for purchase of various items including Magic and Supportive Skills unique to each specific character
5. Journey of Trials: demonstrates strength, endurance and overall prowess
6. Multiple Endings