Square Enix Ltd. today announced the TAITO game EXIT DS, exclusively for the Nintendo DS, will be available across Europe on 7th November 2008.

As "Mr. ESC", a professional escapologist who can rescue people from just about any situation, EXIT players must negotiate numerous obstacles while rescuing victims from ever more dangerous situations. Players will undertake various actions, including running, jumping, climbing onto ledges and climbing down ropes on their way to becoming the ultimate escape artist!

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "TAITO is following up the fantastic success of SPACE INVADERS EXTREME with another hugely entertaining game for the Nintendo DS. The combination of action with puzzle style gameplay and an innovative visual theme will keep regular gamers and casual gamers entertained for hours."

EXIT DS features

• Intense action puzzler: Players use decision-making skills and wits to escape various obstacles while rescuing people from more than 100 different emergencies
   
• Do whatever it takes to get everyone out in time: Rescue people and find the fastest way out while braving exploding factories, burning buildings and flooding subways. Players will climb ladders, move objects, slide down ropes and collect numerous rescue devices to assist them in their missions
   
• Turn victims into allies: Saved characters can be enlisted to help move heavy objects, master tricky obstacles and help each other
   
• Smooth, stylish character design and movement: Alongside the intense action puzzle gaming are some of the most stylish graphics and character animation to be seen on the Nintendo DS system
   
• Command Mr. Esc. and people in his party with easy to use Touch-Screen controls to experience the ultimate escape drama
   
• Show you are the fastest escape artist around: Upload your mission completion times via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and compare yourself against other players

For more information about Exit visit the official website at www.exit-ds.co.uk