Random JRPG News Thread

[vonAchdorf]

Released on GOG/Steam:



https://af.gog.com/game/locks_quest?as=1649904300
http://store.steampowered.com/app/490080/Locks_Quest/

 

[Hyperion]

I can't take this shit any longer. Really contemplating getting a PS4 if this turns out to be true.

Take the fall, dude. It'll be worth it.

Bloodborne
Nioh
Persona 5
Dragon Quest Builders (also on PS3 / Vita, but shh....)
Yakuza
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir (13 Sentinels is the next Vanillaware game, also Sony exclusive)
FF12 Remaster (Probably gonna be timed, but nothing said yet)

 

[LESS T_T]

Lost Sphear from the I am Setsuna people.

Steam page:



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And SEGANepu in June 12:



Yep, in the middle of E3 craze.

 

[Jinn]

Lost Sphear from the I am Setsuna people.

I'm surprised this team was given another opportunity after the massive flaming shitbomb that was Setsuna. Man the game was a huge disappointment.

I will be watching this one with a wary eye, but I don't really have any expectations for it after their last showing.

 

[Abu Antar]

I was also be disappointed with Setsuna but I want to see what the team can come up with. It's definitely not a day one purchase. Setsuna wasn't worth $40 and I'm not convinced that this will be worth $50.

 

[LESS T_T]

Another Japanese porn game dev knocking on the doors to Steam:
(NSFW obviously)

Harvest Moon with twin sisters: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=923989275 (Greenlit already, GabeN approved)
Crawl-and-collect-CGs RPG Maker game: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=936516467

 

[LESS T_T]

http://gematsu.com/2017/05/japanese...y-announces-open-world-action-rpg-goken-steam

Japanese mobile developer Gianty announces open-world action RPG Goken for Steam

Gianty, the Japanese studio behind smartphone games Ayakashi Hyakki Yagyou Kiwami and Monster Drive Revolution, has announced Goken, an open-world action RPG coming to Steam this summer and set to debut at E3 2017.

In a message on the game’s official website, the developer states:

“Action RPG.” A genre that defined adventure and represented the childhood of all gamers, revived, redefined, from Japan, on Steam. Goken will bring back everything that was right about gaming in an action-packed open-world environment and have the old school gamers tremble in nostalgia. See you at E3!

At E3 2017, which runs from June 13 to 15, Gianty is expected to debut the latest information, gameplay footage, and more. Stay tuned for more updates.

Not sure about what to expect form this developer (they've been made this kind of mobile games), but it's interesting to see that more Japanese dev choose Steam as a viable platform.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

Another Japanese porn game dev knocking on the doors to Steam:
(NSFW obviously)

Harvest Moon with twin sisters: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=923989275 (Greenlit already, GabeN approved)
Crawl-and-collect-CGs RPG Maker game: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=936516467

Thats a straight up hentai game lmao. I mean yeah, they probably are going to remove the scenes from the game but still. On the other hand now that greenlight is going away developers are probably running to get their games green lighted asap before the system goes kapput.

 

[Hobo Elf]

Another Japanese porn game dev knocking on the doors to Steam:
(NSFW obviously)

Harvest Moon with twin sisters: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=923989275 (Greenlit already, GabeN approved)
Crawl-and-collect-CGs RPG Maker game: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=936516467

Thats a straight up hentai game lmao. I mean yeah, they probably are going to remove the scenes from the game but still. On the other hand now that greenlight is going away developers are probably running to get their games green lighted asap before the system goes kapput.

They don't have to remove the h-scenes, Valve doesn't enforce your game to not have porn. Most developers do it to circumvent the rating system and then add a patch that unlocks the h.

 

[Abu Antar]

More info on Lost Sphear: http://gematsu.com/2017/06/lost-sphear-details-world-battle-system-main-characters

Character profiles, introduction to the world and story, some screens, etc.

 

[Jinn]

Yikes. Looks like they're trying to pack every cliche' they can into this one too. I like the look and atmosphere of the world and the world creation story alright, but goddamn. 16 year old boy and his childhood friends embark on an adventure? Unfortunate.

Hopefully they at least try to make their encounters a little more challenging and interesting this time. The idea behind this studio branch was promising, but this dev team has really dropped the ball. I'd be surprised with they survive this release.

 

[LESS T_T]

Falcom's 2009 action RPG Zwei 2 is coming to West this Summer via XSEED: http://gematsu.com/2017/06/zwei-ii-plus-pc-coming-west-zwei-ilvard-insurrection-summer

Gameplay video of Japanese version:

 

[Abu Antar]

XSEED Games announced today during their E3 2017 lineup reveal they'll be localizing developer Nihon Falcom's Zwei II Plus (released back in 2009) as Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection for the west. Here are the full details from the press release:

Originally released in Japan as Zwei II Plus and developed by acclaimed RPG developer Nihon Falcom, Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection is a charmingly presented action RPG featuring a unique food-based experience system, a colorful cast of characters, and a quirky, standalone narrative. When the haughty vampire princess Alwen du Moonbria saves the life of brash, treasure-hunting pilot Ragna Valentine in exchange for a blood contract, the unlikely duo must set off to recover Alwen’s stolen magic and usurped castle.

The game’s real-time combat is tied to a unique leveling system that allows players to choose when to apply experience toward leveling up or whether they should save it for extra perks later on, and pets can fight alongside players to help take down some of the massive bosses encountered on this lengthy adventure through the land of Ilvard. Fans of vampires, treasure-hunting, fairies, ninjas, luchadores, cat-people, vintage airplanes, magic castles, robots, chickens that lay bombs, and more will find lots to love! ©Nihon Falcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection will be released for Windows PC sometime this summer.

 

[Abu Antar]

http://gematsu.com/2017/06/dragon-quest-xi-v-jump-special-gameplay-videos

Six Dragon Quest XI videos. 3 for PS4 and 3 for 3DS.

 

[Vorark]

Hey, I heard you like Advance Wars...

What's keeping Nintendo from making a new Advance Wars?
(Source: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-05-30-whats-keeping-nintendo-from-making-a-new-advance-wars)

It's been coming up to a decade since we last saw Advance Wars, the brilliantly characterful turn-based strategy game from Intelligent Systems, and it seems it might be a little while longer until there's a new one. We at least have some insight into why it's taking so long, though.

Speaking to Eurogamer in an interview for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia , Nintendo's Hitoshi Yamagami - who worked as producer on three Advance Wars titles, including the last entry, 2008's Days of Ruin - said he'd be keen to return to the series. The problem, though, is how it could assimilate one of Fire Emblem's most popular features - the relationship-building that takes place on the battlefield.

"Personally, I'd love to do Advance Wars, but since it's harder to create relationships between its characters compared to Fire Emblem, I don't have a clear idea of what kind of setting it could have," Yamagami told Eurogamer.

Really, though, who doesn't want to see two MD tanks get it on in order to make a little baby MD tank?

Intelligent Systems, at least, seems just as keen to return to the series. "The Advance Wars series is one that I personally have a lot of interest in," said Masahiro Higuchi, a producer on Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and a contributor to 2001's Advance Wars. "I hear some of the staff here saying that they want to make one too, so if we have a chance it's something I'd like to do!"

 

[Zetor]

I'm looking forward to unit progression defined by marriage pairings in Advance Wars 2017. Should you marry the Rocket Launcher to an Anti-Air Tank (to get Anti-Air Missile Launchers) or to Infantry (to get Mechanized Inf)? Strategic decision-making right there.

 

[jungl]

Very sad the reason is literally waifu shit wtf is wrong with japans gaming market. Fire emblem franchise is shit besides a few games. Advance wars 2 games have all been more strategic fun then them.

 

[LESS T_T]

Nippon Ichi's dungeon RPG Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain is coming to PS4 in Japan: http://gematsu.com/2017/06/coven-labyrinth-refrain-coming-ps4-september-28-japan

I'd bet NISA will announce PC and PS4 versions for West sooner or later.

 

[LESS T_T]

Gust's school girl gazing RPG Blue Reflection is coming to West for PC and PS4 on September 26th (NA) / 29th(EU): http://gematsu.com/2017/06/blue-ref...eptember-26-north-america-september-29-europe

 

[Abu Antar]

It's not dead!

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, the 2015-announced sci-fi mecha game from Dragon’s Crown and Odin Sphere developer VanillaWare, will be released in North America and Europe, Atlus announced.

Directed by George Kamitani, the game is a departure from VanillaWare’s traditional fantasy style, taking place in a modern setting highlighted by giant mechs. While the world “may be bleak,” according to Atlus, VanillaWare’s “signature artistic shine and gorgeous aesthetics will bring the characters and story of 13 Sentinels to life.”

Two things to note about this announcement:

• While 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is announced for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in Japan, the press release from Atlus U.S.A. does not mention platforms. When asked for clarification, an Atlus representative told Gematsu it has not announced platforms. (Update 10:43 a.m.: While the official website doesn’t feature any game console logos, the bottom does read, “The ‘PS’ Family logo and the ‘PSVITA’ logo are registered trademarks. ‘PS4’ is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.”)
• While the press release does not mention whether 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim will appear at E3 2017, the game was leaked as part of the Atlus / Sega lineup in April.

Visit the official website here. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.

Read more at http://gematsu.com/2017/06/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-coming-west#OW6hhOVEBWHoCFeQ.99

 

[Hobo Elf]

Nippon Ichi's dungeon RPG Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain is coming to PS4 in Japan: http://gematsu.com/2017/06/coven-labyrinth-refrain-coming-ps4-september-28-japan

I'd bet NISA will announce PC and PS4 versions for West sooner or later.

I wanted a Vita for this game alone but this news is making me hopeful that I'll be able to play it some day on a console that I own in a language I understand.

Gust's school girl gazing RPG Blue Reflection is coming to West for PC and PS4 on September 26th (NA) / 29th(EU): http://gematsu.com/2017/06/blue-ref...eptember-26-north-america-september-29-europe

Holy shit it's like christmas now. I've been waiting for this game to get a western release.

 

[LESS T_T]

Cladun Returns: This Is Sengoku! is out now:

 

[Damned Registrations]

Holy shit 44 dollars? I love me some Cladun but god damn.

 

[Abu Antar]

 

[LESS T_T]

http://blog.ghostlight.uk.com/post/lost-dimension-closed-beta-applications-now-open

Lost Dimension Closed Beta - applications now open!

Hi everyone.

Thanks to the hard work of the team at Laughing Jackal, I’m very excited to be able to tell you that we’re now ready to open applications for the Lost Dimension closed beta!

To join in the Lost Dimension closed beta, all you need to do is send an email to: BetaLD@ghostlight.uk.com with your name, date of birth and the technical specifications of your PC.

Applications will close on 13th June, so please make sure to get your emails to us before then. As with previous closed betas, we will not be picking people on a random or first-come-first-served basis. What a ‘yes’ decision actually comes down to depends on a number of factors, including how representative we feel the range of PC specs we’ve assembled for the beta is.

As we only have a limited number of places available, please feel free to tell us why you think you’d be particularly suited to helping us with the beta testing phase of Lost Dimension. This may include information like details of any previous experience you’ve had in beta testing, or simply declaring your undying love for the genre. In fact, please tell us anything that you feel is relevant which may help us approve your application