Random JRPG News Thread

[xxxCatholicKillahxxx]

Are there any Tactical jRPGs on the horizon? Grand Kingdom was released recently-ish, but that game looked pretty lame.

You are probably well aware of the two but what about Arcadian Atlas and Children of Zodiarcs? Do you deem them too far away in the horizon?

 

[Siveon]

God Wars (PS4, Vita)?: http://gematsu.com/2015/11/kadokawa-games-announces-god-wars-ps4-ps-vita

Western release is not announced though.

I see no firm release date though.

Ah good, I was worried there for a second.

 

[Abu Antar]

There's Liege but I have no idea about how it will turn out. The same goes for Arcadian Atlas and Children of the Zodiarcs.

 

[Siveon]

Well, those are just Tactical RPGs (minus the J) if you want mince words. Plus since they're Kickstarter games the word upcoming doesn't really fit. I'm pretty sure God Wars is at least finished.

 

[Siveon]

http://nichegamer.com/2016/07/12/me...-western-release-date-set-for-september-2016/

Spoiler

Idea Factory International has announced the western release dates for MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death.

The PS Vita dungeon RPG will launch both in retail and on the PlayStation Network on September 13th in North America and on September 16th in Europe. Featured above, you can view the game’s debut English trailer.

Here’s a brief synopsis for the game, via Idea Factory:

First, the winds stopped. Then, birds vanished from the skies. Finally, the sun set… And an eternal night fell upon the world. The reason was quickly identified. It was a story told of in legends. The world had ceased hundreds of years ago as well. But there was a legendary mage who had managed to restart it.

Thus, elders gathered capable young Machina Mages from around the world. They sent them to the legendary city: Machina City, Southern Cross. You must restart the world, and bring an end to this eternal night. That is your mission, and your destiny. Now, go forth on your journey. Go, Estra!

Key Features

• Labyrinths of Possibility! Navigate challenging maps and puzzles in this first-person dungeon-crawler!
• You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine! Pair your 3-person party with three different Guardians for a turn-based, dungeon-crawling battle system!
• Advanced Robotics! Unique Guardian robots can be customized even further with different parts and crystals to enhance their abilities!
• Elemental Enemies! Strategize attacks between your humans and Guardians and find the crack in your foe’s armor by exploiting their elemental weakness!

Well, add that to the list aweigh. It's a dungeon crawler, with MECHS. 10/10 year for Vita.

EDIT: Also, it's Idea Factory. Which means it might actually get a PC port too. Maybe.

 

[Hobo Elf]

Are there any Tactical jRPGs on the horizon? Grand Kingdom was released recently-ish, but that game looked pretty lame.

You are probably well aware of the two but what about Arcadian Atlas and Children of Zodiarcs? Do you deem them too far away in the horizon?

I knew about Arcadian Atlas but it it didn't look too great to me. Anyways both are KS games so first thing is to wait and see if they'll be released or not. If I hear good things about either one I'll take look.

A mech dungeon crawler sounds p. unique, but feels rather wasted since it's FPP when walking around the dungeon and it seems to be a pretty standard dungeon at that. At least they show the mecha in combat, but I think they could've tried a bit harder to make it feel more unique; try and really drive home the feeling of piloting a mech. PC port when tho.

Speaking of tactical jRPGs AND mechs, I just found out that Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers for the PS4 is getting an english translation in its asian release, and it's coming out next month if play-asia's website is correct. Time to start dropping some mad hints at my wife as to what would be a great anniversary gift.

 

[LESS T_T]

Ghostlight will announce a new Steam JRPG soon: http://blog.ghostlight.uk.com/post/a-new-ghostlight-steam-beta-begins

Welp :/

http://blog.ghostlight.uk.com/post/mugen-souls-z-is-coming-to-steam-soon

Mugen Souls Z is coming to Steam soon!

We’re proud to announce that Lady Chou-Chou’s adventure to conquer the universe will be continuing this year on PC, with the release of Compile Heart’s Mugen Souls Z on Steam! Join the super-powerful undisputed goddess, Chou-Chou, as she quests to conquer the twelve Zodiac worlds and make everyone and everything her peon.

Created by Compile Heart, the developers of Fairy Fencer F and the Agarest andHyperDimension Neptunia series, Mugen Souls Z features free-roaming world maps and a brilliantly flexible turn-based battle system. With the ability to do billions of hit points worth of damage, a level cap of 9999 (and no, that’s not a typo ) and some brilliant anime-style artwork, Mugen Souls Z is a game that will satisfy even the most hardcore JRPG player.

Twelve worlds corresponding to the signs of the zodiac were created long ago by the ultimate gods and now a certain “something” capable of destroying each of the worlds is preparing to awaken from a long sleep.

Chou-Chou and the gang return in this brand-new S-RPG sequel with a new story and even cuter, super-powerful, godly action and adventure! But this time, after her curiosity gets the better of her, Lady Chou-Chou must rely on the abilities of an all-new ultimate goddess, Syrma, as she tries to stop this ancient threat to her world that has recently awakened.

‘Chouchers’ must teach this newbie how to become all-powerful, before dealing with a colourful new cast of frenemies, as well as a host of favourites from the first game in the series.

Can Syrma work together with Chou-Chou and her motley crew of peons and shampurus to save the twelve worlds from the unknown and ancient “something” that threatens to consume everything in the universe? Join them for 9,999 levels of power levelling, brutal battles and awesome antics to find out!

• Tactical 3D battles featuring turn-based combat, dozens of unique skills and game-changing crystals
• Explore expansive worlds, defeat dangerous enemies and expand your party using your unstoppable charm and superior skills!
• Charm your enemies into doing your bidding! Transform monsters into ‘Shampurus’ to power up your spacefaring G-Castle!
• Create your own ‘Peons’, boost their skills and fuse your creations to create the ultimate party!
• The Mugen Field returns! Featuring stacks of challenges and near-infinite levelling possibilities!

Plus, the PC version features full mouse and keyboard support, gamepad support, Steam achievements, User Interface and other graphical enhancements! Watch this space for more release details on this epic RPG!

 

[Siveon]

W-was it everything you hoped for aweigh?

They have to cut this NIS partnership, all we're getting is shlock. Censored shlock.

 

[Hobo Elf]

l-m-a-o

 

[InD_ImaginE]

Better than another blobber. Sorry aweigh

 

[Musaab]

What's the best turn-based JRPG on steam right now?

 

[Viata]

I love pantsu quests, but not this shit.

 

[Reinhardt]

At least it proves Ghostlight don't drop series halfway, so maybe they will do some Elminage later.

 

[Abu Antar]

What's the best turn-based JRPG on steam right now?

The Last Remnant and Final Fantasy IX (uses ATB but whatever).

Final Fantasy X is also good. I dislike almost everything about X-2 but the battle system is dope.

 

[LESS T_T]

BLADE ARCUS from Shining, a fighter based on SEGA's Shining RPG series, is coming to Steam on July 28: http://store.steampowered.com/app/446040/

It's published by Degica, not SEGA.

 

[CryptRat]

Released on September 1st.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/171497873/earthlock-festival-of-magic/posts/1630638?ref=dash
http://store.steampowered.com/app/258030/

 

[Viata]

Why is a Norwegian game on JRPG subforum?

 

[Abu Antar]

Looks like it could be fun.

 

[LESS T_T]

Wondership Q (released as Airship Q for Vita), a 2D action RPG with Terraria-like sandbox elements is coming tomorrow out now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/494980/

Wondership Q, released as Airship Q for PS Vita, is a 2D action RPG with sandbox elements. You play as the protagonist of this story who’s suddenly been turned into a cat by a witch. Not only that, but now it’s your job to save your kidnapped brother. Fly through the air on your very own airship, solve mysteries, and craft until your heart’s content!

Development of Wondership Q started with just 3 people full of passion. Thanks to the support of many, this game gained successful crowd-funding at a service called Makuake in 2013, and from there it just kept growing and growing. Get ready to take yourself on an amazing adventure!

Features

Craft, Craft, Craft Away!
Creativity is the key to exploring and surviving this vast world. You’ll need to get really inventive to work your way out of some sticky situations. Let your imagination run wild!

Use the Natural World to Your Advantage
Rain falls, water flows, plants grow, and fire burns... Use your knowledge of the natural world as you run, jump, fly, dig, build, fight, and more! Your actions create a unique world you could never have imagined.

Enjoy Nostalgic Pixel Art
Wondership Q is full of gorgeous pixel art, reminiscent of classic and beloved retro games, but with modern gameplay.

Create Your Own Worlds!
Not only is there an RPG-like story mode, there is also a world creation mode where you can create your very own stages. Then, place start and goal flags in the world you’ve created in challenge mode! See if you can defeat your own imagination.

 

[LESS T_T]

God Eater 2 (plus 1) is now available for pre-order at $49.99: http://store.steampowered.com/app/438490/

It'll be released on August 30th.

 

[aweigh]

Siveon
Courtier
Dorateen

sorry i hadn't replied, have been busy. that JRPG from Ghostlight looks atrocious i'd rather gargle hairy balls with mayoinesse tooth-paste.

however been playing the fan-trans (hashtagh let's make fan-trans happen people!) of 7th Dragon 2: 2020 and.... ugh.

UGH.

HORRIBLE and SEVERE downgrade in everything, literally every single fact of gameplay-related mechanics that made the original 7th dragon fan-trans on Nintendo DS so good, and I also opine much more fun and much more engaging than the Etrian Odyssey games which inspired it.

Seriously the dumbing down of the game is all-encompassing and so, well, boring, that I simply can't even muster enough willpower to make a little list like i always do pointing out the changes.

a tl;dr of it is basically: cut down to 3 playable chars in ur party instead of 4; amount of classes and also class complexity in its entirety was completely gutted as the classes in 7th dragon 2: 2020 are quite honestly fucking banal casual kid friendly shit that has zero, ZERO depth or mechanical complexity; obviously this means amount of skills and also skill depth and complexity itself (!) was severely cut down AND also dumbed down, two seperate things and both things happened.

avoid. the game is perfectly playable and absolutely is not a "bad" game, and if you've never played or heard anything about the first one then i can definitely see you/people enjoying it for what it is; but it is so casualized and dumbed down from the 1st 7th dragon that anyone who has played the 1st game will simply vomit onto their keyboard after 10 mins playing it, i.e. the moment they create their party of 3 children and are left dumb-struck staring at their screen wondering why all of the classes/skills/complexity was taken out.

 

[LESS T_T]

Phantom Brave got a demo before the release next week: http://store.steampowered.com/app/409870

 

[xxxCatholicKillahxxx]

Phantom Brave got a demo before the release next week: http://store.steampowered.com/app/409870

Reviews out so far say it is a straight up port with the added content of the Wii and PSP versions. Nothing more nothing less.
No comment on how well it has been ported over to the PC in the reviews but for what it is worth a youtuber compared it to Disgae.

 

[LESS T_T]

Spike Chunsoft will bring mating sim and dungeon-delving RPG Conception II to Steam on August 16th: http://store.steampowered.com/app/458730/

The magical world of Aterra has been under attack by monsters for decades.

The only ones who can stand against these monsters are “Disciples,” young men and women gifted with divine powers of purification, and otherworldly Star Children created via the bonds between male and female disciples.

As a new disciple, it falls to you to create Star Children with seven of the most powerful girls in the world and save Aterra.

• A world-spanning story filled with charming characters
  Form unbreakable bonds with the seven different girls and interact with other disciples of the academy in order to build strength to rid the world of dusk.
  
  
• Challenge the labyrinths with the girls of the academy
  The dusk circles are packed with enemies and traps that await you. These dungeons change shape every time you enter, making every excursion a new challenge. Fight alongside the heroines and your Star Children to purify these places of the monsters!
  
  
• Strengthen your bonds and create mightier star children
  Improving your relationships with the female disciples will allow you to create stronger star children. Use your time at the academy to build strong friendships with them and form powerful bonds of trust. The stronger your bonds are, the more powerful the girls will become in battle as well!
  
  
• Create teams with up to 30 different star children classes
  There are a wide variety of classes for your star children to be. Each class has different skills to train in and attacks to use. Having many different types of classes at your disposal will let you create all sorts of different strategies!

 

[Martius]

So instead of releasing next Danganronpa Another Episode or maybe first two Zero Escape games Spike we will get this games instead. Why?!