Random JRPG News Thread

[IceyD]

Releases for this month:

 

[Abu Antar]

Maybe Kakarot and Alliance Alive for me, but it's a very big maybe. I see myself more likely getting both when they are discounted.

 

[Viata]

How the hell Tokyo Mirage got a new game?????

 

[Abu Antar]

How the hell Tokyo Mirage got a new game?????

It's just a port with more content to Switch, I think.

 

[Baron Dupek]

"Mother 4" fangame rebranded with a new teaser trailer


CalArt pixel art garbage?
pass

 

[lightbane]

Why the title change? Afraid of being sued by Nintendo? Possible. The art style changed slightly. IT's not as bad as Cal Arts faggotry, but I don't like it much. At least it has an actual personality instead of being something like this.

Spoiler

None of that matters until it is out, if it ever comes out, of course.
I wonder if they'll resist the urge to make an unsubtle jab at Trump/Trump supporters, a thing many indies and some AAA games do lately.

 

[LESS T_T]

Oh my, Utawarerumono games are coming to Steam, published via DMM Games:





Release in this month, out of nowhere, a month after you guys complained about the lack of PC releases in this very thread.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

For a series that started as a VN on PC this is long time coming.

If you guys like SRPG with VN antics the original Utawarerumono is also worth playing. The PC version was a bit hard because there was essentially no way to grind (the only battle you will got in is story mandated). But the PSP one have way to grind (with the H-scenes removed of course). I think both are in English.

 

[Reinhardt]

Is Karura playable in second game too? I saw her in animu, but she was just sitting there and drinking(still best girl)

 

[Rahdulan]

Oh my, Utawarerumono games are coming to Steam, published via DMM Games:





Release in this month, out of nowhere, a month after you guys complained about the lack of PC releases in this very thread.

Right after I got them for Vita for $10 double pack. Alas.

 

[LESS T_T]

The third game Prelude to the Fallen will follow:

 

[Abu Antar]

 

[Nifft Batuff]

 

[LESS T_T]

Labyrinth of the Witch, Mystery Dungeon-like originally released on mobile and Switch:

Also didn't know Starfish-SD, the developer of Elminage series, has been doing self-publishing under the name of Joyfulstar Inc. The label seems mostly for casual games like this puzzle game.



It's a remaster of 2006 PSP/NDS game.

 

[Reinhardt]

It will be hard month... I guess i'll get Atelier Dusk, because Dusk is my favorite trilogy, but play it later - just finished Ryza yesterday, Wizardry(that's what i will play for now) and Utawarerumono. Dragon Ball Z looks cool, but i'll skip it for now - 6 games in one month is too much already.

 

[Jedi Master Radek]

particularly since none of those guys are anime fans at all or play games with any kind of fanservice.

So why the fuck are you friends with them?

 

[Vorark]

https://www.gematsu.com/2020/01/disaster-report-4-summer-memories-launches-april-7-in-the-west

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories launches April 7 in the west

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 7 in North America and Europe, publisher NIS America announced.
Pre-orders for the $89.99 limited edition, which include a copy of the game, the official soundtrack, a novelty “Emergency” backpack, and identification tag, and a novelty “First Aid” collector’s box, are currently available at the NIS America Online Store.

Fingers crossed NISA won't botch the PC port.

 

[LESS T_T]

Yet another WW2 fetish game from Japan, no English support:

English version is coming for gaijins who have this particular fetish:

《Moe Moe World War II-3 Deluxe Edition 萌萌２次大戰（略）３豪華限定版 》Developed by SystemSoft Alpha,《Moe Moe World War II-3 Deluxe Edition 萌萌２次大戰（略）３豪華限定版 》 is a classic beauty strategic game sequel authorized by Interwise Media. Now available on Steam.

《Moe Moe World War II-3 Deluxe Edition 萌萌２次大戰（略）３豪華限定版》 contains:
Main Program
Contain:
Character-specific graphics x 56 pictures
Game Art Picture x 187 pictures
Memorial Wallpaper x 3 pictures
Bismarck Special Shape
162 pages Digital Art Set
Collector's Edition 3D Module
Original Digital Music x 10
Special art cover x 10 covers

《Moe Moe World War II-3 Deluxe Edition 萌萌２次大戰（略）３豪華限定版》 is a game that revolves around weaponry being humanized. During World War II, all the commonly used weaponry during that period of time are being represented by "Cute Girls". The story revolves around a female humanoid weapon named "Girls of Steel"; it was told through three different story-lines: Japan, America, and German. Players can control different characters as a commander, planning and giving direct orders such as using ultimate abilities and fight their way to victory.

Throughout the course of the game, players can experience ADV mode and have nice conversations with girls, SLG mode was formed by fancy and flashy strategies, and you also can interact with girls by the "repairing parts" game mechanic.

Players can have intimate interactions with injured Girls of Steel by the repairing mechanic in the game; moreover, the "weapon transfer" system allows each characters to have up to three weapons to choose from. Also there is a new system called "Core Equipment" In this game. Only Girls of Steel have the "core". The Girls of Steel can split into two genres: Native Girls of Steel who already has a "Core" during development and Nurtured Girls of Steel who obtained their "Core" due to human transformation. According to the official information, Girls of Steel can equip "Core" on them; Once equipping the "Core" their attributes will become stronger. Players can also remove or switch the "core" to enhance their characters easily.

Super evolution is a feature in《Moe Moe World War II-3 Deluxe Edition 萌萌２次大戰（略）３豪華限定版》. As a Girl of Steel's heart grows, their appearance also evolves. And a super-evolved girl of steel also come with super gorgeous arms.

Although this English release seems nothing to do with it, related news few days ago: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/01/nip...eta-to-succeed-systemsoft-alpha-game-division

Nippon Ichi Software establishes SystemSoft Beta to succeed SystemSoft Alpha game division
Founded on December 3, 2019 and led by Kouichi Kitazumi.

Nippon Ichi Software has announced the establishment of SystemSoft Beta as a new subsidiary to succeed the computer game software division of SystemSoft Alpha. It was founded on December 3, 2019 and is led by Kouichi Kitazumi.

Here is Nippon Ichi Software’s explanation for the succession:

Nippon Ichi Software is a developing business with the goal of worldwide success under the vision of “Entertainment for All.” SystemSoft Alpha is a company established in 1999 with many successes in the simulation game genre, such as the Daisenryaku series. Nippon Ichi Software has determined that taking over the computer game software division of SystemSoft Alpha can lead to market growth and increased value in our company.​

Thanks, Games Talk.

 

[Theldaran]

If Hitler HITTORA can be a loli, we might as well remove the swastika and make it for the lulz dollars.

But ah well, this is a tradition:

https://vndb.org/v548/chars#chars

 

[Silentstorm]

https://www.gematsu.com/2020/01/disaster-report-4-summer-memories-launches-april-7-in-the-west

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories launches April 7 in the west

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 7 in North America and Europe, publisher NIS America announced.
Pre-orders for the $89.99 limited edition, which include a copy of the game, the official soundtrack, a novelty “Emergency” backpack, and identification tag, and a novelty “First Aid” collector’s box, are currently available at the NIS America Online Store.

Fingers crossed NISA won't botch the PC port.

I think some ports still have some bugs and they didn't fix them, but whatever, really hyped for this, the only way i could be more hyped is if this led Bandai Namco to port that Disaster Report like game they made which had Godzilla, Evangelion, Patlabor and Ultraman with you being a person trying to survive in those settings as mechas or giant beings fought.

Seriously, why is "City Shrouded In Shadow" a PS4 only game!?

From what i read, the different settings even have different mechanics, with Godzilla stages having Kaijus being way more dangerous and uncaring on what people do unless Mothra is there while in Ultraman stages, Ultraman can even get hurt or die if you act like a moron putting yourself in danger or in front of a Kaiju as Ultraman will always shield you and any other bystander nearby, to a point where helping other people escape makes the stage go faster as it's less people for Ultraman to worry about and God that sounds so cool to me!

Why is Disaster Report:Kaiju Edition not a real thing or, again, why is it PS4 only?

 

[kaisergeddon]

Did we just edit our own timeline here? Is this the result of quantum energy being affected by our observations? HAVE WE DELIVERED A PROPHECY

Man, I'm excited for Dungeon Travelers on PC now!

 

[kaisergeddon]

Referring to the sudden and unannounced releases of Underwater Ray Romano on PC, of course.

 

[LESS T_T]

Well fwiw:

 

[Hobo Elf]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattpe...m-games-developer-of-bayonetta-nier-automata/

Tencent's China's hostile takeover of the entire gaming industry continues as they invest in Platinum Games this time.

 

[Silentstorm]

So, Kakarot is close to release, have to say, i am tempted to get that game despite it just retelling the story of DBZ, the combat seems a bit more fast and fluid than it was in Xenoverse, and having an open world and being able to talk to old DB characters like Nam and Android 8 is actually pretty cool, plus, you know, they adapt the filler episode where Goku and Piccolo learn how to drive.

Just wonder if the DLC missions are worth getting the deluxe version for.