The sequel to the cult classic Japanese import DS game “Ossu! Tatakae! Ouendan” or just Ouendan for short, will be hitting Japan and local importers in less than three weeks from now.

The new title of the famous original is even longer and more difficult to say, “Moeru! Chinetsu rythem Damasii” (translation: Burn! Hot blooded rythem sprit!) will finally break the horribly long drought of rythem/music based (read: fun games) games for the DS. From various released screenshots of the game it seems that the American version of Ouendan known as Elite Beat Agents, seems to have had some effect in the more polished look of the game’s interface. This should make Ouendan 2! an even more challenging and entertaining game than before.

If you haven’t reserved your copy, you should do so now or you may have to just read about other peoples experiences with the game while you cry yourself to sleep clutching your Ouendan-less DS. Check back a review/impressions of this game shortly after its official relelase.

SCOTT HAMBY