Topic: Fullmetal Alchemist Comes to DS

[Karl Castaneda #2]

The popular anime series is up for a handheld adaptation.

Destineer Announces New Anime Title 'Fullmetal Alchemist(TM): Dual Sympathy'   for Nintendo DS      

  MINNEAPOLIS, September 12 /CNW/ - One of the top-rated anime programs on   Adult Swim comes to the Nintendo DS(TM) for the first time as Destineer   today announced Fullmetal Alchemist(TM): Dual Sympathy. As part of the   popular Fullmetal Alchemist universe which includes a hit television   program, popular DVD series and a recently released movie, Destineer's   Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy game is slated for release this fall.    

  "With Fullmetal Alchemist, our goal is to deliver a thrilling interactive   experience that is authentic to the TV show by incorporating the character   voices and cinematic scenes, as well the uniquely compelling use of   alchemy," said Paul Rinde, Chief Executive Officer of Destineer. "There is   certainly a groundswell of anticipation already brewing and we are excited   to be kicking off the first in a series of Fullmetal Alchemist games with a   wonderfully creative Nintendo DS offering."    

Based on one of the hottest anime series ever introduced, Fullmetal   Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a side-scrolling action/adventure game that puts   players in the role of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist on a quest to   defeat the evil Homunculi and acquire the fabled Philosopher's Stone.    

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy integrates an innovative twist via the   use of alchemy - which is the ability to transform objects from one form   into another - and its strategic impact on the game. Whether repelling   defenders, removing obstacles or engaged in battle, all six characters have   unique and devastating alchemy attacks, which range in scope from bolts of   fire and stone spikes, to monstrous cannons and gigantic fists. By holding   down the alchemy button on the Nintendo DS touch screen, players can   transform their initial alchemy creation into a mega-weapon of tremendous   proportions and impact.    

Covering the entire Fullmetal Alchemist storyline, Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual   Sympathy has two modes of play: Story Mode, which follows the saga of the   Elric brothers and includes cinematics and battle sequences from the TV   series; and Character Mode which allows players to assume the role of one of   the six characters. Upon finishing the game with a particular character,   players are rewarded with a special character cinematic from the TV show.    

Additional exciting features of Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy include:    

  Ability to play as one of six characters: Edward or Alphonse Elric,   Roy Mustang, Alex Louis Armstrong, Izumi or Scar; as well as acquire the   special moves of the other characters;    

    --  Voice-over from the stars of the Cartoon Network series;    

    --  A host of unlock-able content, including talking character alarm   clocks, character galleries, video and sound libraries, and more;    

    --  More than 10 touch screen mini-games, including   "Whack-A-Homunculus"   and "Fullmetal vs. Flame" all add exciting new challenges between battles.    

    Developed by Bandai, Destineer's Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is   scheduled to ship this fall. More information can be found online at   www.fullmetal-alchemistgame.com.