Random JRPG News Thread

[karoliner]

The art style is really bad.

 

[glass blackbird]

Desu taimu desu.

A doujin RPG published by DLSite. Sound like a free-from RPG with world exploration:

Apparently this is already for sale on DLsite

https://www.dlsite.com/eng/work/=/product_id/RE245734.html

Wonder if it's any good

 

[LESS T_T]

Leaked via SteamDB. Furyu's action RPG Crystar is coming to Steam: https://steamdb.info/app/981750/config/

Some details on the game: https://gematsu.com/2018/06/crystar-first-details-gameplay-screenshots

 

[Abu Antar]

The one game of theirs that I don’t care about.

 

[MuscleSpark]

The one game of theirs that I don’t care about.

It's not like they have that many. Lost Dimension is already on steam and Caligula Effect launches march 12th.

 

[Viata]

Daily Reminder if you don't know Japanese, you are playing the translator's version of the game.

 

[Jedi Master Radek]

My Japanese sucks, but I can confirm that the second line says what rough translation says it does.

I love how those fuckers boast that they record podcasts. I guess they spend more time on marketing than actual translation.

 

[Viata]

The rought translation is not a bad translation. That is pretty much how anyone that is learning(knows the basic) Japanese would translate it.

 

[Abu Antar]

8-4 has done this over and over. When a localization is announced, I always hope it’s not done by them.

 

[Siveon]

Eh, they did fine for Fire Emblem Echoes, as well as Nier. At least for Fire Emblem's case it was much better than treehouse. I think like anything it varies, but they're not the worst out there.

 

[Abu Antar]

Ys IX is releasing in Japan this fall. Previously, it only had a 2019 release date. There’s also a new piece of artwork.

 

[Hobo Elf]

Pretty cool.

 

[Abu Antar]

F***!

 

[LESS T_T]

https://gematsu.com/2019/03/the-alliance-alive-hd-remaster-announced-for-ps4-switch-and-pc

The Alliance Alive HD Remaster announced for PS4, Switch, and PC

The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals The Alliance Alive HD Remaster for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC. It will launch this fall in Japan.

The Alliance Alive first launched for 3DS in Japana in January 2017, followed by the west in March 2018. Its development team includes staff who worked on Romancing SaGa 2 and Suikoden.

Here is an overview of the 3DS version, via western publisher Atlus:

One Thousand Years Ago, Daemons Invaded the World of Humans

They subjugated Humanity and created the Great Barrier to separate the realms. The world was thrown into upheaval, and the Dark Current was born. It carved a cross-shaped swath across the ocean, swallowing countless cities in its wake. Humanity was decimated. Hundreds of years later, Daemons rule atop a hierarchical society. However, the time for resistance has come. The world is about to change yet again…

Crafted by Legendary Talent

With writing by Yoshitaka Murayama, game design by Kyoji Koizumi, a vision realized by director Masataka Matsuura, and a stunning score delivered by acclaimed composer Masashi Hamauzu, players will experience the nostalgia delivered by these Japanese RPG greats. With gorgeous world exploration, an intertwining story involving nine memorable characters, and strategic, turn-based gameplay mechanics, players won’t want to miss this return to Japanese RPG excellence.

Built on a sprawling world replete with numerous secrets to discover, players will need to establish and unite guilds throughout the four realms while battling the Daemons. Use the “Ignition” system, a part of the turn-based combat that allows for deep customization and nuanced gameplay, to reach an enhanced state and deliver devastating Final Strikes. In The Alliance Alive, players will need to keep their wits about them and think strategically to win each fight!

Update 11:00 p.m.: NIS America will host a video presentation on March 11 where it will likely announce a western localization of The Alliance Alive HD Remaster among other new titles. Gematsu discovered the following URL—https://nisamerica.com/games/alliancealive—which returns an “Access Denied” page.

Trailer of 3DS version:

 

[Abu Antar]

Nice!

 

[Hobo Elf]

The demo was pretty lame but if the rerelease is cheaper than what it currently costs in the EU eshop then I might consider picking it up for a rainy day.

 

[Expon]

The article on famitsu mentions specifically that it's going to be a single player game and the video shows exploration without a hint of social elements. The back party members probably only offer buffs or special attacks and are not actually useable, it could be something similar to romancing saga 2 where you recruit based and class and just be blank slates.

 

[Rahdulan]

Looks neat and I missed it so far. Demo is out, apparently.
https://soromantic.itch.io/jack-move

***Jack Move is still in development. Grab the demo below***

About
Jack Move is a cyberpunk themed Japanese style RPG. Jack Move is set in a “VHS-era” cyberpunk city filled with high-tech and low-life. Inspired by the novels of William Gibson, 80’s computer interfaces and films such as Strange Days, Akira & Bladerunner. The game features beautiful modern pixel art, a unique turn based battle system and an 8 to 10 hour campaign. Players take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.

"VHS era" cyberpunk
Neon. Rain. Cityscapes.
Gritty story
8-10 hour campaign
Unique "cyberspace" battle system
Configure the loadout for your sweet cyberspace deck
Looks lovely
Gorgeous "Hi-Bit" pixel art
Story
They whisper her name on the streets: Solares. A mysterious veteran of the Data Wars, she keeps the fight against the Corporations alive as a vigilante hacker-for-hire, empowering the downtrodden and undermining those with power.

When she receives an emergency message from her estranged father - the eccentric Dr. Abner Solares, whose wife's death spurred him to become the leading researcher of 'digital reanimation' - Noa is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping, dark research, and the corporation that would steal it for their own ends: Monomind.

What starts as fight to save your father will become a fight for the future of mankind itself...

Cyberspace Battles
Jack Move features beautifully animated turn based battles. Inspired by JRPG greats such as Final Fantasy 7-10, Grandia and Golden Sun, with a modern twist.

The single party member system allows for exciting and tactical battles. Customise the software of your Cyber Deck to switch roles mid battle, balancing offence, defence and buffs. Choosing which software you load during a battle is the key to victory! Hardware upgrades can help boost your stats, increase the amount of software you can install or give Noa extra abilities.

 

[LESS T_T]

NIS America announcements.

The Alliance Alive HD Remastered (PC, PS4, Switch) - Fall






Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen (PS4, Vita) - Early 2020



(No PC version.

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Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers - Fall



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Also Tokyo RPG Factory/Square Enix's action RPG thing:

 

[Abu Antar]

https://gematsu.com/2019/03/falcom-...considered-ys-ix-uses-motion-capture-and-more
There's a shitton to read.

https://gematsu.com/2019/03/yo-kai-watch-4-and-inazuma-eleven-ares-demo-lets-play-gameplay-videos
5 videos each for Yo-kai Watch and Inazuma Eleven Ares.

 

[LESS T_T]

https://gematsu.com/2019/03/falcom-...considered-ys-ix-uses-motion-capture-and-more
There's a shitton to read.

Interesting comment about the graphics of their games:

“We’re aware of our weaknesses in the graphics department, as it’s been pointed out when we’ve participated in events in various countries. In Trails of Cold Steel III, we increased the quality of our models. And while we’re using motion capture in some areas in Ys IX, I also want to increase the quality more than before. When getting information on games, what first catches my eyes are graphics and illustrations, so I want to treat this as a future challenge.

“However, I would like to say this for the honor of Falcom’s employees. They aren’t slacking off. Trails of Cold Steel concluded with the fourth title, but they created four games over the course of five years. There is almost no other company in the Japanese games industry that can continue to release 50 to 80-hour RPGs at that pace. For example, if we made CG movies over the course of two years, we would be able to achieve higher quality. But even so, at around 20 hours, the Trails series’ event scenes are far from two hours long. The staff naturally wants to increase the quality, but considering the release period of the Trails series and trying to deliver the games as quickly as possible, we have to make a compromise somewhere along the line. If we’re working while also raising the quality, we probably wouldn’t finish in our lifetimes.

“However, I would like to have nice graphics. I myself have been told ‘the graphics are shabby’ when recommending games I like to people, which was painful to hear. Currently, we have young new talent joining Falcom, who are making all sorts of proposals with the thought of further improvements. I think that those results will gradually show face, so please look forward to that.”

 

[LESS T_T]

Something something Idea Factory Compile Heart thing

 

[LESS T_T]

I thought this is a re-release of old game. (Or is it?) Apparently this is a new-ish doujin strategy RPG:

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Bonus: Fruitbat Factory's new release is a rhythm puzzle game.



Speaking of they had some drama with a Japanese developer recently. In case you're bored: https://blog.fruitbatfactory.com/2019/01/16/parting-ways-with-shiisanmei-lionheart/

 

[MuscleSpark]

Bonus: Fruitbat Factory's new release is a rhythm puzzle game.

Akashicforce before Akashicverse... why? Are they worried that *verse is too hardcore or something? Weird.
Well, either way I love rhythm games (even bought Playism's not so good Hacker's Beat) so I'll pick this one up.

 

[Abu Antar]