December 5, 2007
Square Enix Announces The World Ends with You
New title from the creators of Kingdom Hearts
Square Enix Ltd. today announces that THE WORLD
ENDS WITH YOU, an exciting new title from the makers of KINGDOM HEARTS, will be
released exclusively on the Nintendo DS handheld system across all PAL
territories in spring 2008.
Previously known as Subarashiki Kono Sekai on its
release in Japan. THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU is an innovative new title from Square
Enix that fully utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo DS, and takes major
influence from Japan’s modern day culture including its people, music, clothes,
food and design.
Set in Tokyo’s trendiest district, the story
begins with the lead character Neku waking up to find a phone message stating he
has only 7 days before he will cease to exist. Only with the coolest fashions,
friends and fighting skills can Neku restore hope to the city’s population and
prevent being stricken from existence altogether!
John Yamamoto, president and chief executive
officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “Square Enix has traditionally been
associated with RPG’s set in fantasy lands, but THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU is our
first ever game to be set in modern times and real-life locations. The use of
the Nintendo DS functionality is second to none. We believe gamers of all ages
and abilities will be able to enjoy all that THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU has to
offer.”
About THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU
Story
The story begins as our hero, Neku, wakes up
amidst the hustle and bustle of Shibuya, Tokyo. Confused and disoriented, he
receives a message on his phone warning him that he will cease to exist unless
he completes a certain mission. With his life seemingly on the line, Neku
plunges into the back streets of the urban labyrinth…
Features
- Experience the urban grit and neon of the
coolest district in Tokyo with a distinctive, high quality style of in-game
artwork - Meet an achingly hip cast of characters each
with an interesting personality and stylish sense in fashion, music and
culture - Highly innovative and intuitive combat system
that makes full use of the Nintendo DS Touch Screen, Dual Screens and
Microphone like no other game before it! - Use fantastic psychic powers to read the
thoughts of the population, put words into people’s minds, and move objects to
help you progress in your adventure! - Immerse yourself in an amazing audio
soundtrack featuring a diverse fusion of bleeding-edge hip-hop, rock, and
techno - A tale of friendship, hope and overcoming your
challenges, creatively told with a modern edge - Shop till you drop! Keep abreast of the latest
Trends to stay one step ahead of the fashion scene and your enemies. Trade
items with friends using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection too - Action-packed minigame fun that can be enjoyed
by up to four players via DS Wireless Play! - Engage the Chance Encounter mode via DS
Wireless Play to share data with fellow game users you bump into in the real
world
