Atlus has proven to be an extremely interesting small developer as of late. Behind cult hits as Trauma Center, they have proven to understand the Wii more than big American developers seem to have grasped. Their dungeon crawling RPG game titled Baroque is now headed for a North American release this February, and is a self proclaimed hardcore game, something Wii and PS2 owners surely should not pass up.

“Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced Baroque, a new dungeon-crawling action RPG for the Wii and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Dark, addictively challenging, and totally immersive, Baroque is a pure RPG experience, highly regarded by Japanese gamers and now finally scheduled to arrive in North America! Baroque is currently slated for release in February 2008.”

Baroque allows for full character customization, boosting an original storyline and large cast, it may very well be one of the games to look forward to. Most importantly, it’s rated T for teen, so this certainly won’t be a fluffy romp. Atlus has to say this of the story:

“You awaken to find the world in ruin, your heart beset with unexplained guilt. A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity. In this nightmare, it falls to you to descend a mysterious tower in search of absolution. Battle merciless foes through treacherous dungeons, scour for new items to aid you in your travels, and unlock the secrets of a devastated land. You will find death in the depths, yet learn that death is not the end of the story; in the twisted world of Baroque, it is only the beginning.”