Time to head to the movies in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth this June

If you thought the 3DS was on its way out, Atlus is here to prove you wrong: The company has announced that Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will finally be released in the west for the Nintendo 3DS on June 4, with a standard and collector’s edition available at launch. The game will feature characters from Persona 3, 4, and 5 and will mark the return of the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable.

Prepare to face a mysterious world of film in this challenging dungeon crawler. The Phantom Thieves are on another adventure as they find themselves trapped within a series of labyrinthine movies, each with its own unique twists and turns themed after various movie genres. Along the way, you’ll encounter other like-minded heroes who possess the will and strength to help you in your journey. But who is this mysterious girl Hikari, and how will everyone escape from this cinematic entanglement that transcends time and space!?

• Joker Takes Center Stage – Experience a thought-provoking story from the perspective of the protagonist from Persona 5 as you along with the other Phantom Thieves meet the S.E.E.S. from Persona 3 and the Investigation Team from Persona 4 in a cinematic world!
• Persona 3 Portable’s Female Heroine Steals the Spotlight – Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will feature the long-awaited addition of P3P’s female heroine who will play a pivotal role in your adventure through the silver screen!
• Paying Homage to the Classics – Explore a series of labyrinths parodying popular film genres with plenty of references true film fans will love!
• We’ve Got Company – Persona Q2 expands on Persona Q and Persona 5’s combat systems, including a new Unison feature. By completing side quests, certain groups and pairings will team up to unleash their own special attack!
• For the World Cinema Aficionados – Immerse yourself in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth thanks to its Japanese voice audio track with English subtitles. This will mark the first time many fans will hear the original Japanese voices of the Persona 3 cast!

In addition to the news of release, Atlus will also offer a collector’s edition of the game featuring a Koromaru plush, art book, playing cards, and set of buttons.

Check out Ken’s review of the first game, and stay tuned for more news here on Gaming Trend.

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