Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (真・女神転生 ストレンジジャーニー) is an upcoming game for the Nintendo DS console.

Release Date

 * Japan: 8th October, 2009
 * North America: 23rd March, 2010

Plot
A mysterious black hole has appeared on the region of the South Pole and is expanding day by day. Concerned of this event, the United Nations sent a group of researchers to investigate the area dubbed the "Schwarzwelt" (シュバルツバース, Shubarutsubaasu). Inside, the investigators found that the area has been infested with supernatural beings such as demons that threaten to cross into the world.

The player assumes control of an unnamed soldier from America (Japan in the Japanese version), who will be working with three other crew members assigned by the Joint Project. The crew dons the Demonica suits, which enables access to abilities as well as regulating the player to the conditions within the Schwarzwelt.

Characters
Protagonist - A USMC officer who underwent intense combat and command training between tours of duty. He was transferred to the Schwarzwelt Investigation Team by U.N. requests. As a member of the Strike Team, his duties include off-ship missions and providing security for the expedition. He is on the crew roster for ship 1, the Red Sprite. In the Japanese version of the game, his country of origin is Japan.

Commander Gore (ゴア隊長, Goa-taichou) - The overall commander of the Schwarzwelt Investigation Team. He was originally a military officer serving a large country; the leadership abilities he displayed during his service earned him the top position on the team that now holds the fate of mankind. He commands the Red Sprite directly in addition to overseeing operations on the other three ships.

Jimenez (ヒメネス, Himenesu) - Another member of the expedition with an American military background, Jimenez began his career as an enlisted man and is now a private contractor, attracted to the expedition by the promise of a financial gain. He serves on ship 2, the Blue Jet, as a member of the Strike Team.

Zelenin (ゼレーニン, Zereenin) - A Russian scientist recognized for her research on the Schwarzwelt. Her position as the First Lieutenant of the Monitor Team was one of the first appointments made. Her chief duty is to research the Schwarzwelt's true nature along with her crewmates on ship 3, the Elve.

External Link

 * Official Japanese Site
 * Official North America Site