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We have some details about the upcoming Avalon Code for the Nintendo DS. The game revolves around a magical artifact called the “book of prophecy” which can reshape reality. The story begins with the game’s protagonist being plagued by nightmares about the end of the world. Yet even in the midst of these dreams a mysterious voice announces the world’s end will lead to the birth of a new world and commands the main characters to begin a journey. On this journey he must write in the book of prophecy and fill its pages with things of value so that they will be brought into existence in the new world.

Players will be aided on their journey by Renpo, Mieli, Ul, and Neaki, four elemental spirits who’ve been sealed into the book of prophecy. Battles with take place in real-time on the top screen. The bottom screen will represent the open pages of the book of prophecy. By rewriting information on these pages players can change their enemies weaknesses.

Players will be able to choose a male or female protagonist and this choice will influence a side-quest wherein they can court some of the secondary characters. The male protagonist can court the beautiful but frail Fana, while female leads can cozy up to the bash and sharp-tongued Rex. It seems that other dating options may be open to players as well.

The game’s staff includes designers from Rune Factory and the DS remake of Final Fantasy IV, the character designer from Legend of Heroes, and the music composer from Summon Knight. Avalon Code expected out later this year in Japan.

Source: Famitsu & Jeux-France

Translator: Adrienne Beck