Random JRPG News Thread

[Crooked Bee]

Cleric, Mage, Thief, Warrior and Lord? Getting some Wizardry vibes there.

 

[Hobo Elf]

People in an RPG world fantasizing about living in ours. Deep.

 

[Martius]

Well, that was something...

 

[Deflowerer]

Prepare for this teasy PR bullshit for years and years to come. Hashino himself said somewhere recently that P5 gave him a lesson on how to market shit, and that basically means years and years of leaving snippets of PR faggotry here and there.

 

[Hobo Elf]

It's like Kojima trolling but less entertaining.

 

[Abu Antar]

In other news, another Chinese singleplayer RPG Faith of Danschant is coming to Steam but currently it's region locked to Taiwan:

It's turn-based RPG in Unreal Engine 4, heh.

A 3D ancient and fantasy RPG console game is created by Beijing Joyfun（Wangyuan shengtang’s branch company). Users will have a fabulous adventure and start their own legend in a fictional world based China’s traditional mythology. The unique development team gathered the top talents from the Giant China by using UE4 and advanced motion capture technology mixed China traditional music and dance to create a musical and visual feast!

From a Mythology to your Dreamland
Once upon a time, there is a fantastic land named NINE Land. During the reign of Kingdom YAO, a disaster called “JING” eroded the whole land. Kingdom YAO hold the huge sacrificial ceremony and pray to the god “why suffering such disaster”. However, it failed, the North & South Stars disappeared, with a rumors of cutting off the Fate Line, the land has got into panic and the balance between countries smashed. But there is a tiny sparking in the dark, far beyond these chaos, a youth just start his journey….

The Visual Feast from Unreal Engine4
Unreal Engine4 as most powerful 3D engine naturally has used in the game. UE4 has the most advanced character bone animation system and physical collision engine, which bring the much more real RPG experience. A visual feast starts with delicate 3D modeling and rendering, latest DX special effect, large scene depth regulation, motion blur, advanced anti-aliasing, particle renderer, dynamic light cover, tessellation and other series of innovative technology.

b]Key Feature[/b]

We created an original battle mode: beside the typical fighting skill in regular RPG game, the weakness connection system, spirt's pledge system, assistance system and strategy movement will be the very important elements in a battle. when users know these strategy better, get down a strong BOSS could be faster.

Strategy Movement
In traditional turn base battle, user always be kncoked down by a boss in a lower hp or unable to attack in priority while standing behind. Therefore, the strategy movement can settle this problem down.

Friends Assistance
We has broken the rules of turn base battle, because the Friends Assistance system make it even better. In one battle, a user could use 3 main roles and choose another role help in battle,even NPCs are available.

Battle Enchanted Combo
This key feature includes four parts: weakness time, double hit, two system skill and spirt's assistance.

If you want to see the store page (this will likely not work if you're logged on Steam in your browser): http://store.steampowered.com/app/724970/_Faith_of_Danschant/?cc=tw

This released in its relevant regions.

 

[Hyperion]

Well, that was something...

A reference to this. Because there's a huge intersection of JRPG and Andy Warhol fans, I guess. And Andy Warhol wasn't a talentless hack with more Adderall than Hemoglobin in his blood.

 

[LESS T_T]

New year's resolutions from Japanese developers:

https://gematsu.com/2017/12/nis-pla...quels-new-disgaea-developments-discussed-2018

NIS planning Yomawari and Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain sequels; new Disgaea developments to be discussed in 2018

Nippon Ichi Software is planning sequels for Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain and Yomawari, the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation confirms. Both titles are being brought up as up-and-coming rookies.

Additionally, Nippon Ichi Software is preparing to discuss new developments for the Disgaea series in 2018, as well as announce a new project at the start of the year. The company is also considering sequels for other past titles.

Thanks, Ryokutya2089.

https://gematsu.com/2017/12/level-5...wants-make-nioh-even-bigger-developer-tidbits

Level-5 planning major 20th anniversary title, Team Ninja wants to make Nioh even bigger, and more developer tidbits

In 2018, Ni no Kuni and Yo-kai Watch studio Level-5 will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Speaking to the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation for a “Creator Interviews” feature, Level-5 president Akihiro Hino said the company is working on “a major title” to commemorate the company’s milestone anniversary.

The magazine also has the following tidbits from other developers:

• Koei Tecmo Games’ Yosuke Hayashi: “I want Nioh to become even bigger. Please keep an eye out in the future.”
• Nihon Falcom’s Toshihiro Kondo: “In The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV ~The End of Saga~, the foreshadowing that spread across The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki, and The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki will considerably come to surface, and for those who have played the series, there will be a surprising development in the beginning.”
• Aquaplus’ Naoya Shimokawa: “I am realizing there are many people hoping for an anime adaption of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth. I too am hoping for it, and want to someday make it a reality.”
• Hideo Kojima: “Development on Death Stranding is going well enough that SIE told us, ‘We have never before seen a game being created at such a fast pace.’ We are planning an announcement that will further surprise everyone in 2018.”

Thanks, Ryokutya2089.

https://gematsu.com/2017/12/toukide...ses-new-numbered-titles-collaboration-project

Toukiden and Dragon Quest Heroes producer teases new numbered titles, collaboration project

Kenichi Ogasawara, the producer of the Toukiden series and Koei Tecmo-side producer of the Dragon Quest Heroes series, teased new titles as part of a “Creator Interviews” feature in the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation.

Get the tidbits below.

• “Numbered titles for this and that are starting up.”
• “There is also a new collaboration project.”
• “Since the core team members of Toukiden are working on a new project, it will be a bit of time before I can say anything more.”
• “That new project will be quite a surprise, so please look forward to its announcement.”

Could a Dragon Quest Heroes III be on the horizon? Koei Tecmo Games director Tomohiko Sho may have first hinted at the existence of a new entry back in December 2016.

Thanks, Ryokutya2089.

 

[vonAchdorf]

Three Kingdoms: The Last Warlord, a turn-based strategy game based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Chinese developer: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=795745826

Now Steam page is live:



It's coming to Early Access. And it will only have basic Engrish localization on launch:

To English supporters

Hi there, the Early Access will come with a basic english version( Ui, name, simple descriptions etcs)that may allow you to play. But the full english instruction of the officers (over 1100 based on novels and history), descriptions of items and treasures etcs (Over 400 based on novels and history.) may not come with this lunch, but will be added later one by one.

There is no any english scrrenshot right now, we have not passed the documents to the professional translaoter yet, will be added later.

We are just an small indie team, lack of manpower and financial, so can not do too many things at same time, Please be patient, thanks.

Cheers

Well, let's hope the professional translator is a capable one.

They now announced to have hired a "professional game translation company".

New English translation is coming soon!
26. DEZEMBER - LONGYOUGAME

Dear supporters

We have just signed a contract with a professional game translation company.
A better and professional english translation will come to our game, approx. Jan 2018

If it is still in your wishlist, grab the last chance for the cheapest price now!!!

Which professional game translation company can commit to translating a game like this in just a month will have to be seen.

 

[LESS T_T]

Troubleshooter, nuXom-like turn-based tactical RPG from Korean developer, just released on Early Access:

Troubleshooter is a turn-based RPG with the story of Albus and the events happening around him. The story begins with Albus becoming an official Troubleshooter who then returns to his hometown to begin his journey as he meets new friends and colleagues on the way.

The story of Albus will be updated with at least 1 scenario stage every week.

You will experience different events and meet different people and make it through the missions by playing as Albus and controlling his colleagues.

The characters appearing in the missions will have different decisions to make, and this will affect the relationships of the characters within the game to provide a slightly different story depending on the decisions.

The current version contains 6 scenario stages.

There are colleagues who accompanies Albus through the game. You will be able to meet different characters as you play his story. You might meet them during missions and become friends or you can recruit them to make them an official member of the company.

Users may recruit different characters and choose different combinations for each mission to suit their style of play.

The current version allows you to recruit Sion as your first colleague.

Looks like it's always online single player game.

 

[LESS T_T]

Puzzle/exploration game developed with MSX computer for 5 years:

Ancient adventure game with movie with step by step animation.
Recently in most of games, once you push a button, sword automatically swing and door open.
But
in this game, you should swing the sword by yourself, also door, etc. This will remind you your ANALOG feelings on your palm that you already forgotten.

This game was developed on MSX1(32K) but soon you can play on your Windows PC.
All animations are drawn by hand with (computer) mouse. 110 pics for the opening movie, 160 pics for the ending movie, and more enemies,furnitures, etc, total 648 pics.

Out now.

 

[vonAchdorf]

Troubleshooter, nuXom-like turn-based tactical RPG from Korean developer, just released on Early Access:

Looks like it's always online single player game.

Would have considered getting it, but always on single player - no thanks.

 

[Hyperion]

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...ished_the_score_for_project_octopath_traveler

Square Enix Has Finished the Score for Project Octopath Traveler

Now it’s time to finish the project’s name

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Square Enix has shown the Nintendo 3DS plenty of strong support with fantastic original titles like Bravely Default and its sequel. Though it’s still working on similar support for the Nintendo Switch, the company has promised that there’s lots to look forward to for its fans. One such thing we have to look forward to is Project Octopath Traveler, a beautiful, untitled RPG that we received a demo for on the eShop some weeks back.

Though it’s still probably going to be quite a while before the completed game is available, Square Enix recently announced that it has finished the recording process of the game’s soundtrack, which sounds like it’ll be a fast-paced, symphonic ride. Here’s the video that was posted sharing some snippets of the music:

Spoiler

Edit: For those interested, there's a nice chunk of the OST available from the Demo. For what it's worth, the artwork is wonderful so far.

Spoiler

 

[LESS T_T]

Well get ready for dissapoinments guys: https://gematsu.com/2018/01/nis-america-press-event-2018-set-february-9

NIS America Press Event 2018 set for February 9

NIS America will host its annual press event on February 9, 2018, the company announced.

The event promises “very special guests” and “new announcements,” as well as hands-on access for attending press.

NIS America confirmed to Gematsu that it is planning to live stream the event.

For an idea of what to expect, catch up on last year’s announcements here.

 

[Jack Dandy]

Falcom should disavow NIS!

 

[LESS T_T]

Dragon Fang Z, Mystery Dungeon-like where you can gain monsters' abilities. It was released on Switch last month:

Rose is half human and half dragon. One day, she wanders into a world called "Tree of time" with her nanny, Fairy.

It is said that there’s a powerful treasure deep under the dungeon. In order to return back to their village through the power of the treasure, they decided to face the challenges of the dungeon!

If Rose is defeated during the adventure, she will lose all items and her level will be reset. And because the dungeon transforms every time you challenge it, the quests will never be the same. Your courage and growth will be the key to clear the dungeon!

Features:

One choice, one victory: This game is turn-based. Both Rose and the enemies take turns moving. Players can think about what to do on their next turn. Wisdom and courage will bring you “small victories”, and these will eventually bring you “huge victories”.

The "Fang" system: Rose can wear Fangs of monsters and gain their abilities. There are more than 200 kinds of monsters. You can seek the strongest combination and arrange your Fangs however you like.

The "Brave" system: Rose powers up when there are no obstacles around you within 8 squares. This overturns the “battling within the passage” theory of the Roguelike game

This game also has the Ranking function, Item Warehouse, Monster's Database, Achievement, Mini Puzzle, and Dungeon for Advanced Players.

 

[LESS T_T]

Artifact Adventure (Codex thread), an indie JRPG focused on C&C, is getting a spin-off. It is named literally Artifact Adventure Gaiden. It uses Game Boy aesthetics and combat is now side-scrolling action:

Out now.

Apparently the developer put Artifact Adventure 2 (with turn-based combat unlike this spin-off) on hold last year, and started working on a new open world, party-based RPG code-named Project Circle:

 

[Lyre Mors]

Out now.

Wow, this and the first Artifact Adventure actually look pretty great. I would have never looked twice at them if you hadn't posted about them here.

 

[LESS T_T]

if you hadn't posted about them here

Let information flow. That's why I'm here.

 

[CryptRat]

Wow, this and the first Artifact Adventure actually look pretty great.

Its main appeal is the high amount of little choices and branching paths to explore. They are served in an open-world with (simplistic) party creation, some freedom regarding party developpement and quick turn-based combat. Great it's not but I enjoyed my playthrough. It's also pretty cheap, especially when discounted ; you can get it directly on playism in case you prefer a DRM-free version and/or want to support Playism.

Artifact Adventure (Codex thread), an indie JRPG focused on C&C, is getting a spin-off. It is named literally Artifact Adventure Gaiden. It uses Game Boy aesthetics and combat is now side-scrolling action:

Out now.

It seems that if you buy the game on Playism you only get a Steam key (the game is not tagged DRM-free). I wish more shops pushed the DRM-free agenda.

 

[LESS T_T]

Yume Nikki, the RPG Maker horror adventure that practically started its subgenre, is now on Steam via Playism:



And something new is coming: https://promo.kadokawa.co.jp/gamecountdown/

 

[senhua1980]

US and SOUTH EAST ASIA Release of Digimon Hacker's Memory to be censored. EU copies won't be.

"In EU the additional content will not be offered as pre-order DLC but can be downloaded via our VIP Corner/Ep!c Rewards Club as soon as the game is released"
https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoDE/status/923807750647373824

"In SE Ciel =! Noir"
https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoSEA/status/948078980573282305

Gintama Rumble SE Asia english edition will be available at 18 Jan 2018.
https://sea.play-asia.com/gintama-rumble-english-subs/13/70bcbl

 

[senhua1980]

Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018

https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/01-11-2018/

 

[LESS T_T]

Zwei 1 will be released on January 24th:





What's up with all the Japanese game PC announcements today?

 

[Modron]

Zwei 1 will be released on January 24th:

What's up with all the Japanese game PC announcements today?

Japan finally figuring out that steam gets so many tens of million browsers a day? I mean doesn't it usually peak at about 15.8 million simultaneous users? Plus JRPGs(minus rpgmaker crap) are probably the one category of games on steam that isn't completely over saturated yet got to strike while the iron is hot.