Shin Megami sequel for Europe

Ghostlight plans to bring Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 to European PlayStation 2 owners in early 2007.

Following on from what it describes as the "resounding success" of the first RPG (highly rated around here), DDS2 will be released on 16th February.

Described as a new and final chapter in the game's story, DDS2 sounds as though it concentrates on refinement and modification rather than outright revolution - there's one new character (Roland), a "Berserker" mode in battles (where characters exist in a state halfway between human and demon), and a system of "Karma Rings" for modifying stats.

It will also be possible to import saved data from the first DDS to unlock hidden bonuses and stat boosts, says Ghostlight - with certain decisions made in the first game having an impact on the gameplay in the second.

Sounds intriguing - expect us to dispatch one of our pointy-hatters in its direction next February.