- Platform: Nintendo DS
- Publisher: Atlus Software
- Developer: Success
- Genre: Adventure
The powerful Archmage Tyrhung resides in a tower of mist and shadow. He holds in his possession a jewel of great worth and power. A group of adventurers assemble. Will they be able to conquer Tyrhung and his nefarious tower? The party sets out, its fate yet to be determined... "We are the Knights who say... NI!" Continuing the tradition of Etrian Odyssey, Atlus's The Dark Spire is the next great homage to the RPG classics of old. Look for it to hit Nintendo DS" on March 10, 2009 with an MSRP of $29.99. Will you face the peril, or will it be too perilous?
The Dark Spire is an RPG of exploration and character development in the tradition of classic old-school RPGs, complete with party assembly options, roll-for-stats gameplay, and a wide variety of items, weapons and armor to equip. Some adventurers will choose to play using the "modern" interface, its bold, stylized textures and palettes delivering a fresh, up-to-date adventure. Others may opt for the "classic" mode, guaranteed to evoke overwhelming sensations of nostalgia as it perfectly recreates the style and simplicity of the fathers of the genre. Two different presentation modes, two different ways to experience The Dark Spire!