Preview: Jeanne d'Arc
Inspired by the life of Joan of Arc, Jeanne d'Arc is one of the first turn-based strategy games with a distinct RPG twist on the PSP.
It's played through single turns where your team of up to nine characters battles an enemy team that often outnumbers. A full 3D game, in Jeanne you'll more than likely use the overhead cam to strategize where you send your crew on the playable grid.
Using the variety of characters that sport unique weaponssword, spear, bow, knife, axe, staff and whipis the only way to methodically surround or fluster the enemy team. Casual gamers may find Jeanne intimidating at first, but in actuality, it's a very easy game to jump in to. It's been localized from Japan, but is better suited for the U.S. audience than most Japanese RPGs.