Atlus USA

Atlus USA at a Glance

Atlus USA started operations in Southern California in 1991 under the name Asuka. The company aimed to bring high quality video games to North America through careful localization. Their reputation grew quickly because they produced excellent translations that resonated with local players. They focused heavily on role-playing games, especially the Shin Megami Tensei franchise which includes titles like Nocturne, Persona 4, and Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2. The studio also worked on other genres such as the medical action Trauma Center series and the family-friendly 101-in-1 Megamix games. The data shows they were active from 1993 to 2017 with a total of 27 games listed on PlayPile. Of these, they published 26 titles and developed one. Their output was steady across three decades. They released six games in the 1990s, followed by eleven in the 2000s, and ten in the 2010s. Most of their catalog consists of role-playing games with fifteen entries. They also handled nine adventure titles and nine strategy games. Their reach spanned many platforms including PC, PlayStation consoles like the PS4, PSP, PS3, and PS2, as well as the Nintendo Switch and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Quality trends for Atlus USA show a strong track record. The average IGDB rating across sixteen rated titles is 73.4 out of 100. Six games achieved great ratings above 80, while nine others fell into the good range between 60 and 79. Only one game received a mixed score, and none were rated poor. Top-rated entries include Persona 3 from 2006 with a score of 90.7 and Persona 3 FES from 2007 at 89.8. Yggdra Union came in at 86, Etrian Odyssey III at 85, and Rollers of the Realm at 80.6. More recent releases like Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder dropped to a 66.3 score in August 2017. The King of Fighters XIV maintained an 80.5 rating in 2016, while Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception sat at 73.1 in 2015. Their catalog remains focused on deep RPG experiences and tactical strategy over the last two decades of their activity.

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