Square Enix Reveals Three New Full Metal Alchemist Games

Square Enix has confirmed that it will be releasing three new games based on the Full Metal Alchemist series. The first of these will be Full Metal Alchemist: The Demon Of The Red Elixir (also known as Full Metal Alchemist 2: Akaki Elixir no Akuma) for the Playstation 2. Essentially, Red Elixir will be a straightforward sequel, returning to the 'turn random household objects into lethal weapons'-style gameplay seen in the first release. Full Metal Alchemist 2 will also be aesthetically similar to the original anime series, as the graphics are getting the full cel-shading treatment.

The company is also developing a new Full Metal Alchemist game which will follow a more of a simple beat 'em up path. Pitching pairs of characters against each other, the FMA cast will return to their 'turning stuff into weapons' ways as they beat the merry hell out of each other. As yet, this title has not been officially named or dated.

The third Full Metal Alchemist game on the way is heading towards the GBA in a traditional RPG form. Called Sonata of Memories, this will be similar to the first GBA version of FMA, except for the introduction of extra characters, a fresh storyline, and a new card-battling system. It's due out in Japan towards the end of July, with no confirmed release date for PAL territories thus far.