If cleansing sacred blades, protecting princesses, vanquishing oppressive armies and returning harmony to once-great kingdoms is your idea of gaming nirvana, then you’ll be pleased to hear about Rondo of Swords, a strategy RPG announced by Atlus for the Nintendo DS today.

The title’s storyline is sparked by the death of the King of Bretwaled. His unexpected passing leaves the kingdom in distress and vulnerable to attack - something the Grand Meir Empire’s army is keen to take advantage of. After successfully taking the capital city of Egvard, only Spanta and his sacred blade can spare the kingdom from its ever grim-looking fate.

Key Features

• Unique combat system – Use route maneuvers to hit all enemies in your path and enhance your attack or defense. Manage your Momentum Counter to gain stat bonuses and control who your enemies target!
• Deep party management system – With the Errand System, you have the option to send idle party members off to run errands or go on quests to level up on their own, which will become crucial to your party’s survival in later stages.
• Customizable skill options – Skills are not just skills, but dynamic strategic devices that you choose to build or not. Use skill points to either buy more skills or strengthen what you have!
• Multiple storylines and endings – Your decisions will affect the course of the game, determining the character you become and the ending you’ll receive.

Rondo of Swords is currently scheduled for release on April 15.