Atlus (株式会社アトラス, Kabushiki-gaisha atorasu?) is a Japanese computer and video game developer, publisher, and distributor headquarted in Tokyo, Japan. It is known for developing the role-playing series Shin Megami Tensei which, counting spin-offs, has dozens of installments. The first Megami Tensei was a NES game published by Namco based on a trilogy of novels, but after the second, Atlus took over publishing the series. Atlus also released Shin Megami Tensei for the Super Famicom. Its corporate mascot is Jack Frost from Shin Megami Tensei. Atlus is headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo.[1] Atlus also published Growlanser, a real time strategy/RPG from the creators of the classic Langrisser series, Career Soft. After the success of the first game, they acquired Career Soft, who developed the second through fifth installments in-house. In January 2004, Takara acquired them.[2] In October 30, 2007, Atlus was acquired by the Index Holdings enterprise by buying a majority of its stock.[3] [edit] Atlus U.S.A. Atlus U.S.A., established in 1991, is the American subsidiary of Japanese video game publisher Atlus. Atlus U.S.A. publishes games created by Atlus Co., Ltd. as well as by other developers. Atlus U.S.A. is strictly a publisher, ofttimes localizing obscure or niche titles from other Japanese developers. Atlus U.S.A operates from Irvine, California. They released Revelations: Persona for PlayStation and Revelations: The Demon Slayer for Game Boy Color, translations of their parent company's main series, Shin Megami Tensei. One of Atlus U.S.A.'s most known work in the United States is their localization of the cult classic Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, which was created by Nippon Ichi Software. They are also known for publishing the tactical role-playing game Tactics Ogre and Game Boy Advance remakes of the Kunio-kun and Double Dragon games for Million (a company composed of former Technos Japan Corp. employees). Other notable titles include Snowboard Kids and Snowboard Kids 2 for the Nintendo 64 and most recently, Odin Sphere and the Trauma Center series. In 2004, in collaboration with Sting and Bandai, Atlus U.S.A. released Riviera: The Promised Land, an RPG for the GameBoy Advance, which they had previously released for t. In the Fall of 2006, Atlus U.S.A., once again along with Sting, released Yggdra Union, a strategy RPG for the GameBoy Advance.[4] Atlus USA also recently opened an online division, Atlus Online, who is currently servicing Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent. [edit] Jack Frost  Jack Frost used as part of one version of the company logo Jack Frost is the mascot of Atlus. He resembles a snowman, but has teeth, a tail, no nose, and wears a joker hat and shoes. His catchphrase is "Hee-Ho". He has appeared in several Atlus games, including several entries in the Shin Megami Tensei series and Jack Bros. He is a hidden character in both the American and Japanese versions of SBK: Snowboard Kids, but has a larger role in the Japanese version. Jack Frost has derived a family in its universe and more relatives were created since Shin Megami Tensei II. Such as King Frost, Frost 5 Senshi, Ja-aku Frost (Black Frost), etc. Jack Frost also makes a cameo appearance as a button/brooch on the clothing of the gunner class in Etrian Odyssey II, another game by Atlus. [edit] Games developed by Atlus [edit] Games published by Atlus - Game Boy Color
- Purikura Pocket 3 December 18, 1998
- Hamster Paradise February 26, 1999
- Revelations: The Demon Slayer March 19, 1999
- Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible II April 16, 1999
- GuruGuru Garakutaz September 10, 1999
- Hamster Paradise 2 March 17, 2000
- Tanimura Hitoshi no Don Quixote ga Iku August 11, 2000
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children November 17, 2000
- Robopon Sun December 14, 2000
- Hamster Paradise 3 December 15, 2000
- Devil Children: Card Summoner July 27, 2001
- Hamster Paradise 4 September 28, 2001
- PlayStation
- Space Griffon June 1, 1997
- Persona October 25, 1997
- Ogre Battle: Limited Edition November 17, 1997
- Peak Performance November 17, 1997
- Tactics Ogre May 1, 1998
- Kartia August 18, 1998
- Trap Gunner September 24, 1998
- Bomberman World September 25, 1998
- Hell Night 1998
- Guilty Gear November 10, 1998
- Advan Racing November 19, 1998
- Eggs of Steel November 19, 1998
- Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena February 20, 1999
- Bomberman Fantasy Race July 27, 1999
- Thousand Arms September 30, 1999
- Tail Concerto October 25, 1999
- Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure July 30, 2000
- Persona 2: Eternal Punishment November 30, 2000
- Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth August 1, 2001
- Sol Divide December 1, 2002
- PlayStation 2
- Maken Shao: Demon Sword June 7, 2001
- Tsugunai: Atonement November 19, 2001
- Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land December 10, 2001
- SkyGunner June 25, 2002
- Dual Hearts September 23, 2002
- Hard Hitter Tennis November 8, 2002
- Disgaea: Hour of Darkness August 26, 2003
- Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne October 14, 2004
- Choro Q October 27, 2004
- Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity April 26, 2005
- Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga April 5, 2005
- Samurai Western June 7, 2005
- Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 October 4, 2005
- Magna Carta: Tears of Blood November 16, 2005
- Metal Saga April 25, 2006
- Steambot Chronicles May 23, 2006
- Rule of Rose August 29, 2006
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army October 10, 2006
- Odin Sphere May 28, 2007
- Persona 3 August 14, 2007
- Growlanser: Heritage of War September 18, 2007
- Baroque April 8, 2008
- Arcana Heart April 8, 2008
- Persona 3 FES April 22, 2008
- Dokapon Kingdom October 18, 2008
- Eternal Poison November 11, 2008
- Persona 4 December 9, 2008 [5] (Japan: July 10, 2008)
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon May 12, 2009
- Game Boy Advance
- Super Dodge Ball Advance June 11, 2001
- Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis May 6, 2002
- Robopon 2: Cross Version June 12, 2002
- Robopon 2: Ring Version June 12, 2002
- Lufia: The Ruins of Lore May 6, 2003
- Devil Children: Puzzle de Call July 5, 2003
- Shining Soul September 16, 2003
- DemiKids: Dark Version October 7, 2003
- DemiKids: Light Version October 7, 2003
- Double Dragon Advance November 18, 2003
- King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood December 15, 2003
- Shining Soul II April 20, 2004
- River City Ransom EX May 25, 2004
- Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon June 8, 2004
- Devil Children: Messiah Riser November 4, 2004
- Super Army War February 22, 2005
- Riviera: The Promised Land June 28, 2005
- Battle B-Daman July 25, 2006
- Summon Night: Swordcraft Story July 25, 2006
- Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation August 8, 2006
- Battle B-Daman 2: Fire Spirits September 26, 2006
- Summon Night: Swordcraft Story 2 October 17, 2006
- Yggdra Union October 24, 2006
- Polarium Advance November 14, 2006
- Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 November 21, 2006
- Nintendo DS
- Puyo Pop Fever May 3, 2005
- Trauma Center: Under the Knife October 4, 2005
- SBK: Snowboard Kids DS November 22, 2005
- Deep Labyrinth August 15, 2006
- Contact October 17, 2006
- Touch Detective October 2006
- Bomberman Land Touch! November 17, 2006
- Etrian Odyssey May 16, 2007
- Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja February 20, 2007
- Luminous Arc August 14, 2007
- Touch Detective 2 1/2 October 9, 2007
- Ontamarama November 6, 2007
- Draglade December 4, 2007
- Rondo of Swords April 15, 2008
- Drone Tactics May 13, 2008
- Summon Night: Twin Age June 3, 2008
- Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard June 16, 2008
- Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 July 1, 2008 (Japan: August 7, 2008)
- Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns July 22, 2008
- Master of the Monster Lair October 21, 2008
- Luminous Arc 2 November 18, 2008
- My World, My Way February 3, 2009
- Legacy of Ys: Books I & II February 24, 2009
- Tokyo Beat Down March 31, 2009
- The Dark Spire April 14, 2009
- Dokapon Journey April 14, 2009
- 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix April 21, 2009
- Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier April 28, 2009
- Steal Princess May 19, 2009
- Knights in the Nightmare June 2, 2009
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor June 23, 2009
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey March 10, 2010
- Yggdra Unison TBA
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