Let's Begin The Operation... Again! Trauma Center DS 2 Announced!
Trauma Center: Under The Knife is my favorite DS game to date. It showed the rest that the handheld's unique touch screen feature was destined for greater things other than mini game compilations and half baked N64 Ports (yes, the girl deserves much better than that). It was also a very excellent game in itself, providing a challenge, be it paced slightly awkwardly, and a fresh concept. Who else but atlus could come up with a game tackling magical powers, the ethics of euthanasia and medical terrorism?
Though seeing two sequels (one a remake) on the wii, it's future on it's home-system was in the dark. Until now. Announced yesterday, Trauma Center: Under The Knife 2 brings back Dr.Derek Stiles and Nurse Angie Thompson as they deal with the mess that's left in the wake of the GUILT epidemic.
It looks like Altus has gone all out to build on the foundation laid by the already excellent original. The biggest change is the graphics, which instead of the crudely drawn anime style of the first, borrows from it's wii brothers (and looks all the better for it judging from the screen shots). Also addressed is on-going series' flaw, the overwhelming difficulty by including an "easy-play" mode. In addition there's all the stuff that a sequel should have: New tools and ways to implement old ones and new operation types just to name a few.
Even though it's not expected till July, I'm already hella excited! Anyone else readying their scrubs?
As usual, click the jump for the Press Release.
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7th, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced Trauma Center(R): Under the Knife 2 for Nintendo DS(TM), a direct sequel to the 2005 smash hit. The fast-paced medical action that made the handheld original a classic is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable aftereffects of GUILT. With numerous enhancements, including new difficulty modes and new operations, handheld surgeons have a lot to be excited about.Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 is currently scheduled to release on July 1.
Visit the official Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 website:
http://www.atlus.com/tcutk2About Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
GUILT is no more. Dr. Derek Stiles and Nurse Angie Thompson faced humanity's greatest threat and triumphed. Now, in the aftermath, they find themselves in unknown territory, forced to deal with the disastrous consequences of the killer virus. Join them as they scramble to address questions left unanswered and put an end to the mystery behind the disease.Key Features
- True sequel to Under the Knife - Scrub back in to Nintendo DS for the next chapter of the award-winning Trauma Center: Under the Knife that returns to the tactile stylus-based experience that made the original a smash hit.
- Derek and Angie are back - Caduceus' preeminent surgical team returns to confront the aftermath of the devastating GUILT epidemic in a brand new story.
- Just what the doctor ordered - With a new easy-play mode, improved tool utility, and clearer directions, playing doctor has never been so much fun.Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 has been rated "T" for Teen with Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Mild Violence by the ESRB.
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About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.(C)2008 ATLUS. Licensed to and published by Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
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Posted to Video Games on 8 April 2008
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I still for the life of me can't get over the change in character design since the first DS game. I tried to sit down and play the Wii version, but I just couldn't bring myself to continue playing after a few minutes. It's the eyes, I think.
OMG so excited! The DS original is still the best. Are Dr. Stiles and Angie gonna tie the knot this time around??? SO much drama! haha