From the Abyss Hack 'n Slash Coming to North American DS

Touted by publisher Nobilis as being a “game for gamers,” developer Sonic Powered will bring Hack ‘n Slash RPG action of swords and sorcery to the Nintendo handheld. Also, the game will feature a two-player co-op battle system. The game is scheduled for a Q1 2009 release.

Below you’ll find the presser and Key features:

Press Release:

November 20, 2008 – “From the Abyss” is a hack ‘n slash RPG in the spirit of true video gaming for the Nintendo DS™! In this parallel universe players will be able to explore the vast world of Rubenhaut through a unique world creation engine exclusively created for the game. In “From the abyss”, the player will fight huge monsters with swords, spells and special abilities! A fast paced and action-packed game for gamers!

The game also features an intuitive control scheme, lavish artwork, and an engaging 2 player co-op battle system.

Key Features:

• Explore your own unique Abyss!: Every time you start a new journey the game will randomly generate a custom world for a unique experience each time!
• Customize your character!: Distribute skill points that will define your character’s powers and destiny. Will you go the way of the sword or be a powerful spell caster?
• Capture your enemy’s soul!: Steal the enemy’s techniques and use them to turn the tide in battle!
• Co-op Mode! : Wirelessly connect with a friend and fight together to defeat the Demon Lord of the Abyss!

About the game:

Genre: Hack ‘n slash

Platform: NDS

Publisher: Nobilis

Developer: Sonic Powered

Release date: Q1 2009

Official website: www.from-the-abyss.com