Rule of Rose
There's not much information to be found on this yet, (at least, none that I can find!), and I'm not even sure if it'll be released in the US, but the trailer looks very creepy! http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/ruleofrose/ I've also noticed that some sites are putting it in the "Action" genre. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. :D

Ok, I have some more info. Quote taken from http://www.insertcredit.com/ "Rule of Rose is a new survival horror/adventure game from SCEJ, with quite a disturbing theme. You take the role of a young girl in england in the 1930s, who is lured to a specific house by a boy who only she can see. He gives her a book of disturbing fairly tales, which by degrees come to a sort of life in this house. The house is occupied by other young girls who simply want to be loved, but through their naive innocence create a rather horrid lord of the flies-like environment, from which the heroine wishes to escape. Gameplay is similar to Demento/Haunting Ground, in that a dog helps you through, and there's more emphasis on discovery and the 'adventure' aspect (ala Siren), in order to unravel the story. The game may not hit the states, given the rather disturbing, and sometimes psuedo-erotic content. Take a look at a promo movie here, though be aware that while there's no nudity, it's not necessarily something you'd want your boss/teacher/whatever to see you watching. Worth a look, it's quite beautiful, in a horrible way. The game is due out January 19th, and there's been very little info about the game released, oddly enough." I'll be keeping an eye on this. :D

Looks very interesting. I'll also be keeping an eye on it.

Where? In America, maybe never. In Japan... Fairly soon I imagine, you can already pre-order it, I guess...

as will i blame sony, this game looks really good. besides, as a man thats not scared of much demon or ghost children always freak me out.

I am intregued. I will look out for this game.

*Possible spoiler warning* I did a bit of a preview of the game (along with siren 2 and RE5 here) http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=6220980&publicUserId=5589562

It may be Published in the US, but so far they havent announced it yet. The main reson I think is because of its graphic content. Edit: Some new Screencaps from the Trailer, Worth a Look: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20051216/ror.htm

Apparently, IGN has announced that Rule Of Rose will not be released in the US or Europe. You can help change this by signing the petition here.

"SPOILERS" ... well, not really, but there could be if you are picky! I have been playing this for a few days now and I am really enjoying it. Although it started off alarmingly slow (and it was slow for a long time), the pace picked up rather sharply and started getting sick and cruel. I will not go into detail, because I really don't want to ruin it. Let's just say that children with rabbit heads, children that are eyeless and skinless, and poking people in the face with dead and maggot infested rats that are tied to a stick actually rate up there with things that officially make me feel a little uneasy. Although it is your standard "find the key to the lock or find the clue to the next clue" sort of game, this approach has been mixed up a bit by having a dog with you that you give an item to so that he may get the scent, and then actually goes and finds the item or leads you to it. However, am really disapointed that the European release has been cancelled (I have many views on this as well, which I will keep to myself), because I feel, at this point, that ROR is a very good addition to the survival horror genre. Anyway, I will keep an eye open for any possibility of this being released in Europe or the UK.

This game is alot more creepy than I expected it to be - from the little I've seen, anyway. ^He just needs to hurry up and finish it so I can have a go. :P

Oh, yes. Always on the look-out for sick stories, I cannot wait, yet I will. Not before I tell others though.... thanx for all the info guys! :twisted:

I purchased this on eBay. The inlay and manual is in French. The game is in English only, with optional subtitles. I know it is banned in the UK. Therefore it is very hard to get a hold of a copy.