Atlus's Naoto Hiraoka Discusses Catherine's Success, Shin Megamitensei IV, and Platform Choice

Famitsu has a lengthy interview this week with Atlus consumer software head Naoto Hiraoka. Hiroaka, who joined Atlus in 2001 and worked as project manager on such games as Persona 3 and Persona 4, discussed the success of Catherine, the thinking behind platform choice, and also shared a few precious bits about Shin Megamitensei IV. Here are some of the key points from the interview, based off Sokuho's summary.

[VileAndVicious]

I really want some one to make a movie based around catherine. It had such an awesome story.

[jonboi24]

In Atlus I trust! Can't wait to see Shin Megami Tensei 4 and the next Persona game. Though I really hoped that Shin Megami Tensei 4 would have been made for home consoles.

[DivineAssault]

atlus rules

[belac09]

atlus and namco are bending square over in the rpg dept as far as staying true goes.

[insomnium2]

I just recently bought and started playing Catherine. I'm @ day 5 and I'm REALLY enjoying it so far. I feel sorry for Vincent :)

[TheRichterBelmont]

Catherine sequel?