Oftentimes when a developer tries to make a title more “accessible,” that means serious “hardcore” gamers are left in the dust with a dumbed-down experience.  However, Atlus, in its latest blog post on the upcoming Wii game Shiren The Wanderer, Scott Strichart, project lead, assures us you will find plenty of strategy and challenge, especially when it comes to the game’s bosses.

In the blog entry,  Mr. Strichart emphasizes the importance of preparation for these battles, especially the “escape scroll” item:

“There is no shame in going into a battle, testing the waters, and running away before you find one of the game’s hundred-plus ways to die. This allows you to throw yourself back into the fight armed with knowledge, and it’s a great way to pad your levels! If I could put a “theme” on all of the blogs for this game, it would be that caution will win the day.”

For those of you die-hard Shiren fans who laugh in the face of such claims, don’t worry: if the main bosses aren’t challenging enough, there’s always the post-game.  Hardcore players only, who know the game inside and out, have acquired the best gear, and developed a perfect strategy.  Less serious fans can skip these, of course, as finishing the main game is still a significant accomplishment.

Famitsu rated the game nearly perfect (9/9/8/9), and you don’t have long before you can try this incredibly addicting game for yourself.  Shiren The Wanderer comes to Wii on February 9, 2010.   For more on the game, check out the official website: http://www.atlus.com/shiren.

[Source: Atlus]

Tags: Atlus, bosses, Preview, Shiren the Wanderer, Strategy, Wii

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