Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena is coming to North America with a simpler title, Atlus has announced. Due in summer 2012, Persona 4 Arena is a Persona 4-based fighting game developed by BlazBlue and Guilty Gear creators Arc System Works.
You’ll play as characters such as Teddie, Chie Satonaka, Aigis, and others – each with their own unique move sets – and unleash ‘devastating power’ in the arena. The game uses “gorgeous, hand-drawn, high definition 2D anime-style fighters and colorful, over-the-top special effects to bring to life characters from the acclaimed, highly popular Persona 3 and Persona 4.”
Here’s the story: “No sooner has the mysterious deaths at the heart of Persona 4 been resolved than terrible new rumors emerged. A new TV show, a fighting tournament, is said to pull its stars in against their wills, forcing them to face off in battles with deadly stakes.”
The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions will feature console-exclusive story and online modes. A new set of screenshots can be seen at the gallery.
