EDITED! Steambot Chronicles! It's Digital Crack!!!

[Terin]

Guess a link might help, yknow, get you the fever. Plus all you ATL POs will be able to experience it first-hand because I'm bringing it with me. Hope you enjoy it! Steambot Chronicles!

http://www.atlus.com/cgi-bin/games?action=details&game_id=1

Ok, for all of you out there who loved the Dark Cloud series, but found it still lacking somewhat, THIS IS WHAT IT WAS LACKING! Atlus does a phenomenal job in creating what seems to be a cross between Dark Cloud 2 and Metabots and adds so much more! Let's go down the list...

Customizable mech? Check.
Multiple choice answers that effect character growth and relationships? Check.
Music minigames that remind one of Guitar Hero? Check.
9-ball minigame that could easily have been a stand-alone game? Check.
Metabot style fighting? Check.
Equipable items that are actually reflected upon the character? Check!
Use your instruments for on-the-spot street performances, complete with tip from onlookers? Check.
Character actually needs to eat food to survive? Check!

I've never seen so many innovations come together so perfectly. This game is the epitome of fun. My only complaint is that the controls for the mech (Trotbot I think is the official term) takes some getting used to. Has anyone else played this amazing game?
-T