Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains will be launched on the game console Nintendo 3DS beginning May 12 for $39.99 on eShops, according to Atlus's recent announcement.
The game's title is based on the literal English translation of the Japanese anime popularly known as Shingeki no Kyojin. Atlus stated in the press release that the game will be known as Shingeki no Kyojin: Humanity in Chains in Europe due to a copyright claim in the continent.
Both American and European gamers will receive a free Attack on Titan Nintendo 3DS theme for every purchase of the copy of the game. However, there is no exact launch date for European players, but Atlus plans to announce it sooner.
The story of the game of Attack on Titan was actually based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama back in 2009, which developed into an animated television series that aired in 2013. It narrates the story of a group of military fighters who utilize equipment known as 3D maneuver gear, devices that make navigation easy by using long-range grappling hooks and fuel-powered boosters.
The story revolves around the characters of Eren Yeager, his foster sister Mikasa Ackerman and their childhood friend, Armin Arlert. An army of giant humanoid creatures called Titans try to wipe out humanity by breaking into city walls led by the Colossal Titan, and the soldiers defend using the 3D maneuver gear. The Titans have tough skin and regenerate quickly from injuries but have a weak spot at the nape of their necks.
What makes the game Attack on Titan unique is the setting where weapons are not yet advanced and most soldiers only rely on flintlock pistols, cannons and swords. The fusion of exaggerated violence and drama has made Shingeki no Kyojin one of the most favorite anime currently.
This title is not the usual game available on the console Nintendo 3DS, but Atlus promises an engaging experience for avid fans of the anime and players searching for a high-quality and action-packed game.
Spike Chunsoft will be the Japanese video game developer and publisher of the game Attack on Titan. Some of the games it has developed are Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for Nintendo 3DS in 2013, Kenka Banchō 6: Soul and Blood also in Nintendo 3DS and the Danganronpa series for different platforms, such as iOS, Android and PlayStation Vita.
