Focus Home Interactive and Pendulo Studios officially announced today that it is bringing its former PC point-and-click adventure Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle to the Nintendo DS.

Due out in the second half of 2008, the developers plan to utilize the DS’ stylus input for point and click elements. Additionally the game will use an advanced graphical codec that promises to bring the lush animated world of Runaway to life.

Note: Screenshot above is from the PC release.

Nintendo DS™ owners will need to get ready for an unbelievably exciting trip, as today Focus Home Interactive and Pendulo Studios are pleased to announce Runaway, The Dream of the Turtle DS. With Runaway for DS, players will be invited to travel all around the world, where they’ll solve some of the most unique (and hilarious) puzzles and greatest mysteries seen in adventure games. Taking full advantage of the DS’ stylus controls, coupled with a new graphical codec that will bring the animated world of Runaway to life, the game promises to keep players immersed in the game world as they encounter outstanding characters and environments.

The game will be released in North America in Q2 2008.

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