Random JRPG News Thread

[Kalarion]

That kinda sounds like Grandia? Describe the main characters, that should allow us to determine with 100% accuracy.

 

[Viata]

That kinda sounds like Grandia? Describe the main characters, that should allow us to determine with 100% accuracy.

"It has a lot of belts".

 

[LESS T_T]

Also KEMCO:

Mech action games based on an anime series:

Sequel to Kadokawa's mystery adventure game:

 

[LESS T_T]

Super Robot Wars V and X are coming to Steam:

 

[LESS T_T]

I wonder if this means the series will get Western release, overcoming the licensing hell. Region-locked release (Asia-only release) on Steam is probable, so be prepared.

 

[Viata]

Region-locked release

There is no such thing when you pirate a game.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

South East Asia is Asia right.. right?

 

[deuxhero]

Can someone recommend an "JRPG" where

1 - The MC is not androgynous or teenager or use an oversized sword. He doesn't need to be an sorcerer( favorite D&D class), only use an spear, halberd, mace, warhammer, bow, crossbow, musket, rifle, or anything that is not an sword. Maybe i can make an exception to an Rapier, if the MC uses the rapier as an trusting weapon and there are no overswing ballet-like combat animations.
2 - The story isn't about an group of teenagers saving the world.
3 - The combat is not bad, like this real time combats with BS mechanics like cooldowns where you spam the same rotation 5000 times or turn based combat with an line A vs line B and the same strategy can work on 90%+ of battles

I confess that most "jrpg's" that i liked was exactly the most "western like" aka Dragon's Dogma, Dark Souls and some old ones like 7th saga. I don't care if is linear os scripted since i love the scripted and linear parts of BG2. Or if have anime artstyle.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem or its remake. The main character is an 19 (who is 20 by the end of the game) year old that uses a rapier as a piercing weapon and is engaged to a woman he loves that he would have married already if the events of the game didn't get in the way. It's very tactical with map design that forces different plans for each battle. Radiant Dawn also works, with the main character being a 23+ year old woman that uses magic. Many of her companions are teenagers (but an equal number are adult women and men 30+), but there's actually a reason for that: The fighting men in their prime are held in work camps to prevent the exact kind of rebellion you're organizing.

For that matter, most Pokemon games. None of the protagonists use a sword, only one or two of them (Black/White and the semi-spinoff Colosseum) are old enough to be a teenager, and weakness/resistance do force you to change tactics every battle. A lot of other monster raising games that rode on Pokemon's coattails also count.

 

[LESS T_T]

Tokyo RPG Factory's Oniaki got a demo on Steam:



Also on consoles, I believe.

YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

South East Asia is Asia right.. right?

I think they will be available in regions where the console versions were released.

 

[HarveyBirdman]

Upcoming game, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

They're marketing this as an RPG (JRPG). The player character has stats and stuff, so TBD on that.
Also a hybridized action sidescroller when doing combat, and a rice farming simulator.
Looks painfully easy and probably too child-friendly. But they're apparently emphasizing accurate representations of old (feudal era?) rice farming methods.

 

[Abu Antar]

I might actually import this.

 

[LESS T_T]

Gensokyo Night Festival, another Touhou fangame metroidvania published by Playism:

Also Flandre's dream. - 36000 ft deep -, some kind of light RPG thing published by Dwango:

 

[CyberModuled]

https://gematsu.com/2019/07/project...an-latest-details-trailer-and-battle-gameplay

Project Sakura Wars cycles between adventure and battle sequences, through which you will progress through the story and stengthenen your bond with the heroines.

Battle parts use an action combat system in which you take control of the leader Kamiyama and the other members’ mechs. Utilize each character’s unique abilities and defeat enemies with exhilarating combos and special attacks.

The more you strengthen your bond with teammates, the stronger they become during battle parts. Experience dramatic battles, and even let the story unfold within them.

Flashy, Three-Dimensional Action with Simple Controls

Use a combination of the Square and Triangle buttons to unleash a flurry of standard attacks. Use your jumps and dashes to move freely throughout the battlefield, and use many other actions such as wall running and just-dodges to defeat enemies.

I know the original never had "deep" turn based combat but changing it to a meh action RPG doesn't seem like a great move imo

 

[LESS T_T]

Touhou Shoujo Tale of Beautiful Memories, RPG fangame published by DLSite:

Random gameplay video:



Looks like this is highly inspired by Super Mario RPG.

 

[LESS T_T]

https://gematsu.com/2019/07/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-xiv-announced-for-ps4-pc

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV announced for PS4, PC

Koei Tecmo has announced Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV for PlayStation 4 and PC, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals. It will launch this winter in Japan.

Here are the first details:

One Big Map Where Multiple Scenes Occur

• “Lord-like gameplay,” where both Domestic commands and battles occur on the same map, is being deepened.
• The game will progress by plotting / cycling through the “strategy phase,” in which you instruct Domestic and military commands, and the “advance phase,” in which those instructions are put into effect.

New Element: “War Front”

• All of China is divided into small divisions (HEX), and each division becomes a basis of income for each faction.
• A division can be obtained by simply occupying it with your troops, and there is no requirement of conquering cities.
• When attacking enemies, you can also utilize tactics such as breaking its connection with cities to cut off logistics.

More Than 1,000 Officers: The Highest in the Series Yet

• There are officers that may ignore the player’s commands.
• There are active officers who will not only await a command, but propose their own.
• Even an officer with low stats is unique, and no officer is just a placeholder.

Configure the “Governments” of Each faction

• By setting officers on the organization chart, you can obtain various effects and special commands.
• The configuration of an organization chart will change depending on the ideology of the ruler.

Thanks, Ryokutya2089.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

So it the "non-RPG" part of the series right? More akin of ROTK 11?

If not for the fact that ROTK 13 and 14 was so bad I would probably be excited for this.

 

[LESS T_T]

Tasomachi, cool looking exploration focused adventure game:





2021.

Only supports Japanese, but I won't be surprised if this one picked up by local publishers like Playism and Dangen down the line.


Also Tema Ladybug's new game: https://gematsu.com/2019/08/record-...adybug-coming-to-steam-early-access-this-fall

Record of Lodoss War 2D side-scrolling action game by Team Ladybug coming to Steam Early Access this fall
An update on the April 2018-announced title.


The Record of Lodoss War 2D side-scrolling action game developed by Touhou Luna Nights studio Team Ladybug announced back in April 2018 will launch via Steam Early Access this fall, followed by a full release in early spring 2020, the developer announced.

Players will take on the role of Deedlit as she treks through an ever-changing dungeon. She will be able to utilize all of her abilities to solve the mysterious of the dungeon.

Here are two new screenshots:

If you missed it back in April 2018, watch the debut trailer here.

Meanwhile, DLSite does its thing (but seemingly lacks PR power in western weaboo world):

 

[LESS T_T]

Looks like NISA is trying something with free weekends on Steam: https://nisamerica.com/blog/august-2019-stream-schedule

Disgaea 1 was on free weekend last week, and this week is Disgaea 2. And the rest:

• Disgaea 5: August 8 - 11
• Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk: August 22 - 25
  
• Stranger of Sword City: August 29 - September 1

Below are not on their blog but they have made free weekend subs according to SteamDB:

• Ys VIII: August 15 - 18
• Phantom Brave: September 5 - 8

 

[Damned Registrations]

Oh cool. Too bad Ys8 won't run on my fucking computer

 

[flyingjohn]

Oh cool. Too bad Ys8 won't run on my fucking computer

Don't worry,ys viii doesn't run well on anybody's computer.

 

[LESS T_T]

https://gematsu.com/2019/08/grandia-hd-collection-launches-august-16

Grandia HD Collection launches August 16
Grandia HD Remaster for PC to follow at a later date.

Grandia HD Collection will launch for Switch via the Nintendo eShop on August 16, publisher GungHo Online Entertainment America announced. Grandia HD Remaster for PC will follow at a later date, while the already available Grandia II Anniversary Edition will be renamed to Grandia II HD Remaster.

 

[LESS T_T]

Aka Manto, horror adventure with PSX aesthetics:

This is technically Chinese game, but eh. Mobile F2P game based on Langrisser is also coming to Steam:

Also cross-posting from visual novel thread:

Saya no Uta (The Song of Saya) remaster is coming next week. It runs on a new engine and they re-scanned original illustrations in higher resolution: https://jastusa.com/2019/the-song-of-saya-releasing-on-steam-gets-major-update

You can buy uncensored version on JAST USA website and censored version on Steam:



If you already bought previous 2013 release on JAST USA, free upgrade path will be provided.

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

I definitely hope for more translation/remasters put to pc. I wish more effort was put into voice acting for us English speaking only peeps. At least menus and subtitles are english for the most part.

 

[Nifft Batuff]

Looks like NISA is trying something with free weekends on Steam: https://nisamerica.com/blog/august-2019-stream-schedule

Disgaea 1 was on free weekend last week, and this week is Disgaea 2. And the rest:

• Disgaea 5: August 8 - 11
• Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk: August 22 - 25
  
• Stranger of Sword City: August 29 - September 1

Below are not on their blog but they have made free weekend subs according to SteamDB:

• Ys VIII: August 15 - 18
• Phantom Brave: September 5 - 8

Free to keep?

and what is "Danganronpa 1•2 Reload"?

 

[Abu Antar]

Not free to keep. Free weekends.