[Speculation] Altus bringing My World, My Way to North America

[Evil Avnovice]

This was something I found by way of Cubed3 (http://www.cubed3.com/news/11039). My World, My Way is a game in which a Princess can change the land around her and fiddle with the stats of monsters before engaging in 3-d battles.

Speculation has led to the idea of Global A's Sekai wa Atashi de Mawatteru (The World Revolves Around Me) being the game in question, which would be the second game Atlus has picked up from the developer, the first being Master of the Monster Lair, also on DS.

The main character is a selfish princess that can change her surroundings to suit her whims, as well as choosing the level of enemy difficulty and bonuses from 3D battle encounters. Certain items are only available in specific areas, so the world needs to be manipulated in a particular way depending on what task the princess has been given by the local mayor.

And, as the game has been rated by the ESRB (http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.jsp), there could be a very good chance of this coming stateside.

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Sources: Cubed3 (http://www.cubed3.com/news/11039), Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2008/11/07/atlus-is-probably-working-on-a-world-changing-rpg-starring-a-selfish-princess/)

[Variable Gear]

Weird. I like the concept, but the execution looks a little boring. :o

[Variable Gear]

And, shortly enough, this has been made official (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQdUMvrjItE).

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[Evil Avnovice]

Oh yes. :D

[frederec]

This game will be worth it for the concept alone. I have more hope knowing it got a silver from Famitsu.

[Evil Avnovice]

Box Art, a press release, and some new images from GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=66642).

My World, My Way is far from your typical RPG. Sure, you’ll come across monsters to fight, characters to talk to and interact with, and spells and items to acquire and master, but what other RPG let’s you wrap the world around your finger? Princess Elise doesn’t want to put up with lengthy, boring quests, or get stuck in challenging fights. And she doesn’t have to, because she’s got the power of the pout, irresistible charm, and a borderline reckless disregard for anything that seeks to get in her way.

Why hear all this from me when she can tell you about it herself…

Changing the world… Literally
“People tell me the world is a ‘diverse’ place. I don’t know what that means, but apparently, it’s supposed to intimidate me. Well I won’t stand for that! If I don’t feel like boring old plains, I’ll turn them into a forest! And maybe I’ll make the trees dance, while I’m at it. Sometimes, monsters only appear in certain areas. No problem. I’ll just make the type of place I need!”

“Of course, I suppose I have my limits. Every girl needs her beauty sleep after a hard day of adventuring. But here’s the bottom line: If I need anything, from a flower garden to a bonfire, and I need it NOW, it’ll happen. Trust me, okay?”

Mimic Slime
“My little Slime can copy the characteristics of any monsters we defeat in battle! Of course, there’s more to it than that. He can mimic different parts of the monster to gain different stats. …You want an example? Fineee. If the little guy copies the monster’s head, he’ll gain the same MP and Wisdom as the monster. And if the monster could wear head gear, so can my slime! He can also gain the monster’s spells and special attacks, depending on which part he mimics, of course.”

“Pretty useful, huh!? If he mimics a monster with high HP, his HP goes up! If he mimics a monster with tons of strength, his strength goes up! If he mimics a magic-using monster, he learns a new spell!”

“Did I mention he’s pink? He’s sooo cute!”

Pout Points
“When I’m out in the world or in a dirty dungeon, I won’t settle for anything less than my way. That’s why I have this handy-dandy ‘pout’ button. One push, and my life gets a whole lot easier! I have to spend my Pout Points (PP) to do it, though, so I guess I better be smart about it. But that’s boring, so let’s talk about what all I can do!”

“Is the area ugly, or plain old stupid? I’ll make it pretty. Monsters too strong? Maybe I’ll knock ‘em down a few levels. Are they being stingy with items or money? Whatever, I’ll pout it out of them! And ya know what I really hate? Grinding. When the experience points aren’t coming fast enough, I can make the monsters give me more, or just pout until the monsters are stronger. Best of all, if those pesky villagers ask me to do some lame ‘go fetch’ quest, well, if I’ve got the Pout Points, I can complete it, right there on the spot! …Don’t ask how!”

“Who says pouting never solved anything!?”

My World, My Way is scheduled for release on February 3, 2009 with an MSRP of $29.99.

For more information about My World, My Way, visit the official website

[Purple Santa]

I'd pick up this game for only it to be "borrowed" from ADDGirl...

[Wellscha]

Girly JRPG eh?




sounds awesome! :D