Random JRPG News Thread

[Reinhardt]

I like Senran Kagura and liked first Evenicle girls so it's good news.

 

[Gerrard]

Looks like Alicesoft now has western branch, and its first release will be Evenicle 2.

Now with more political correctness?

 

[karoliner]

https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-secret-fairy

 

[Baron Dupek]

Crystal Chronicles remastered doesn’t have any local co op



Their excuse is that the free demo of the game will let people play with whoever owns it, while casually hiding the fact that even if you play this way the entire final act is unavailable?

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

Is it just me or does the demo for
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III look outdated? I'm watching combat animation and it just seems.... meh.

 

[d1r]

I would probably buy it just to give support but playing it.. eh.

I think I have finished Persona 3 6 times in total
- 2 times on original P3
- 2 times on FES The Journey
- 1 time on FES The Answer
- 1 time on FEM MC on PSP

Yeah I like Persona 3 that much. But I have seen everything the game has to offer at this point. Maybe I will play it once for the non-Aegis epilogue on the rooftop.

You prefer FES or P3P?

 

[InD_ImaginE]

I would probably buy it just to give support but playing it.. eh.

I think I have finished Persona 3 6 times in total
- 2 times on original P3
- 2 times on FES The Journey
- 1 time on FES The Answer
- 1 time on FEM MC on PSP

Yeah I like Persona 3 that much. But I have seen everything the game has to offer at this point. Maybe I will play it once for the non-Aegis epilogue on the rooftop.

You prefer FES or P3P?

All in all, they are mostly the same game. Overall I would say P3P. Female MC gives you an opportunity to know the rest of the party members better (male party members didn't get SL in normal P3). You can save Shinji as well.

The lack of overworld exploration is surprisingly an improvement. Like, in Persona games the actual walking in town doesn't really do anything. It is novel when you play the first time but it is a chore when you got multiple playthroughs like me.

Controllable arty member of course is a fucking boon. Micromanaging the strategy, while works, gets tedious real fast.

There is lack of the Answer which is unfortunate tho. IMO The Answer works for me not because of the explanation of the MC passing but for the rest of the casts. You see how much Junpe grows, you see how Mitsuru and Yukari develop their relationship. I kinda dislike Aegis and Metis but they are OK too.

 

[cosmicray]

Spoiler

You can save Shinji as well.

Holy shit, what? I remember playing right until this part(maxed his link) and couldn't bring myself to continue.

Damn, I really need to play The Answer.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

Spoiler

You can save Shinji as well.

Holy shit, what? I remember playing right until this part(maxed his link) and couldn't bring myself to continue.

Damn, I really need to play The Answer.

Spoiler

Iirc he is still knocked down for the rest of the game (hospitalized or something) but yeah he doesn't die if you max his SL before the incident.

 

[cosmicray]

Well, fuck. What the fuck! Gonna find my PS Portable then!

 

[Rahdulan]

Sakuna is apparently to coming to west in November this year. Switch, PS4 and PC.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2...ase_after_skipping_local_nintendo_direct_mini

Although it wasn't shown in the western broadcast, Nintendo of America's Twitter account has confirmed it will be released on 10th November this year. It will arrive in Europe on the 20th of November. No reason was provided as to why it was excluded from the local partner showcase.

 

[Rahdulan]

But even more importantly, it seems like something is going on with Live A Live and US trademark. Will we finally see official localization?
https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/live-a-live-trademark-united-states-trademark-square-enix/

As previously discussed, Live A Live has never been released outside of Japan, and besides a re-release on the Japanese Virtual Console, little has been done with the property in an official capacity since then. Revered Final Fantasy IV designer Takashi Tokita directed the extremely unique title, which tells a variety of distinct short stories set in different timelines with different tones and atmospheres. Comedy, horror, science fiction, cowboys, and, uh, Street Fighter II all converge in this one title, adding up to an experience with really no direct comparison anywhere else in the whole pantheon of gaming.

Live A Live is presently only playable in English via fan translation and emulation. However, since Square Enix intends to make new game announcements this month and August, perhaps the game will finally receive an official localization and release in the United States and abroad? A full-blown remake is also possible, as in the case of Trials of Mana, but there’s really no telling at this point.

 

[Thac0]

Game looks charming, smooth and pretty. 2D action platformers are usually not my cup of tea but this seems sweet enough to get a can.

 

[karoliner]

More remakes

 

[LESS T_T]

https://gematsu.com/2019/05/labyrinth-of-galleria-coven-of-dusk-delayed-to-spring-2020-in-japan

Labyrinth of Galleria: Coven of Dusk delayed to spring 2020 in Japan
No longer planned for July 25.

I think this is definitely for the better considering Nippon Ichi's recent releases.

Another delay, now to an unannounced release date: https://gematsu.com/2019/11/labyrin...-delayed-to-unannounced-release-date-in-japan

Labyrinth of Galleria: Coven of Dusk delayed to unannounced release date in Japan
No longer planned for spring 2020.

Considering Nippon Ichi's recent struggle, they sure realize that getting this game out half-baked like its recent releases could be its death knell.

https://www.gematsu.com/2020/07/labyrinth-of-galleria-coven-of-dusk-launches-november-26-in-japan

Labyrinth of Galleria: Coven of Dusk launches November 26 in Japan
Long-delayed dungeon RPG finally gets a release date.

 

[Gearmos]

Disgaea 4 Complete+ on Steam

 

[karoliner]

They skipped 3.

 

[Thac0]

https://www.gematsu.com/2020/07/labyrinth-of-galleria-coven-of-dusk-launches-november-26-in-japan

Oh hell yeah, Coven of Dusk was a big surprise for me and is pretty much one of my favourite blobbers. Still nowhere near close to finishing it tho, why must the Japanese make all their games 100 hour whoppers?

 

[LESS T_T]

Interestingly Fortune Summoners (which got a prestige review by Crooked Bee) gets a Japanese language only release on Steam by its developer.



Thinking that Carpe Fulgur's 2012 English-only release was still a frontier of Japanese games on Steam at that time, this shows the time has changed a lot. Also hope this means that the developer is going to make and release more games on Steam I guess?

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

What's with the banning of games on steam that are deemed "too risque?" Seems some bitch in Oz has infected fuckers in florida with their bullcrap opinions. Steam is pulling anime stuff I guess. Lotta Japanese artists not happy.

It makes me wonder what games I should consider snagging before they're gone. I'm not a VN guy but Atlier has piqued my interest. On gog I should get the last Trails game i guess.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

Steam now has literal porn games in their store. Most of them are shoddily made 3d cheap arse shovelware but they are there.

I think the problem with Japanese VN in general are putting underages on sexual situations. A lot of VN have high school setting and lolis which are usually the target of the ban.

Something like Atelier games should be safe but VNs are more in danger I guess.

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

Ah ok. That makes sense. This Clownfish TV dude on youtube has been going nuts about it. He made me wonder.

 

[IceyD]

I learned my lesson with the Project Phoenix kickstarter. Rooting for Eiyuden to succeed but yeah, from afar.

JRPG releases for August:

- Brave Pinball (PC)
- Phantasy Star Online 2 (PC)
- Death end re;Quest 2 (PC)
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered (Switch, PS4, Mobile)
- The Legend of Heroes: Hajimari no Kiseki (PS4, JP only)

 

[LESS T_T]

Interesting looking freeware RPG. Japanese only though:

Depending on the player's actions, the game changes shape in various ways.
This is a 90's style JRPG with a combination of scenario and freedom.

◆Overwhelming volume
Over 50 hours of play time!
There are over 50 characters!
The shape of the game changes in various ways depending on the player's actions.
Scenario routes, as well as dungeon attack routes and
Random events, even the people in the city that appear in the game change in countless ways.

◆Battles that combine action and strategy
A new kind of battle with a combination of keys and buttons!
As with traditional JRPGs, besides fighting with strategy
Just like in a fighting game, you can use your player skills to get through battles.
Try to find a play style that suits you and challenge the battle.
The game is also equipped with auto-control, so even those who are not good at action can enjoy the game.

◆Other challenging elements
-Customize your equipment for the best in the world!
-The structure and rules change every time you enter a free dungeon.
-Brains and luck are the keys to clear!　The "Paradox Code" mini-game
-Trial quests with a specific party composition

◆Story◆
Hardin, a member of the D.H. School's soldier training department, was
During a school trip, he is involved in a plane crash.
Tragically and bewilderingly, Hardin is forced to search for the mysterious island where he washed up.

About the update
To fix bugs, you can always update from the title screen to keep yourself up-to-date.
We will continue to make updates and functional improvements to the game in the future.

◆Carefulness◆
The game includes depictions of horror, violence, drugs and crime.

 

[Lyre Mors]

Looks like a Monkey King easier Sekiro. I like what I'm seeing a lot.

Btw, pretty sure this is a Chinese game. There's a thread for non-Japanese Asian news posts, just for your information.