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If you've ever played one, you'll know that ten minutes is barely enough for a whiff, much less a taste of the typical RPG. That's why we recorded eleven minutes of footage from NIS-America's new title, Last Rebellion, due February 23rd. That's just enough time for you to watch the opening crawl experience Ayako Kato's unique illustration style, and watch me muddle through the first tutorial fight against some rather boss-sized enemies.

Last Rebellion's system seems to revolve around targeting enemy body parts and working out the best sequences to hit them in, the better to apply damage multipliers and special "Stamp Magic." Unfortunately, this early tutorial only features the actions of Nine Asfel, our smug-but-talented hero. You can actually use two characters in tandem during battle.

Watch the video and tell us what you think! And then...

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Xelviar's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:07
Xelviar
Interesting to see a targeting system which is almost as familiar as those who played Vagrant Story...

and I guess many other RPG styles will be used as well will be melded for JRPG awesomeness.
Mr Pibb's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:08
Mr Pibb
I really want to support Nippon Ichi especially after hearing about their recent fall in profits but this doesn't really interest me. At least it seems to be budget priced so if it gets decent enough reviews I might still pick it up.
hbk0's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:10
hbk0
This game sucks. It's one of the kuso game(shit game) made by nipponichi. Check out the rating on Amazon japan:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B002MZYEQM/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:12
RenegadePanda
This game looks borderline unfinished. Everything about it lacks polish, not to mention not 1 gameplay video has made this game look even remotely interesting. It just looks generic as hell. Especially going up against the likes of WKC and soon enough, FFXIII.
SleepyInsomniac's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:14
SleepyInsomniac
Man, and I thought Disgaea 3 was a PS2 game ported over to PS3. This is just... Eww.
Gimic300's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:26
Gimic300
I've never heard of this game. As I watched the opening cut scene, I wondered what console this game is being released for. When the gameplay started, I decided it must be PSP, but I'm still uncertain. I could google it, but I have a short article and video of the game right in front of me, which I thought would include that information.

I dunno. Regardless of console this game doesn't look all that interesting.
sylphx's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:35
sylphx
Looks boring and slow paced.
ViciousBoston's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:36
ViciousBoston
Honestly, I think this looks fine. For RPGs I don't expect uber amazing grafix. I play Disgaea and I enjoy it as is. Theres no need to piss all over every game that isn't Killzone/Uncharted graphics. RPgs are usually deep enough and rich in gameplay enough to enjoy them. Hey guys omg MAYBE THIS ONE WILL HAVE TOWNS INSTEAD OF 90 HOURS OF CUTSCENES :O. I think they may care more about the gameplay than the visual aspect. Honestly, I believe thats a breath of fresh air. I'm sick of seeing great graphics and 7 hours of campaign/gameplay. Something with substance is nice.
sylphx's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:38
sylphx
Also, PS3? Really? Sad.
animeboke's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:40
animeboke
This game should have been a budget priced PSN or XBOXlive...
moominsean's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:48
moominsean
was looking forward to this...but it looks pretty dull and low budget. 3 minutes to select the order of parts to attack. maybe it will end up being interesting, but i'm not seeing that here. i guess i'll hold out hope for Resonance of Fate (aside form ffxiii, of course).
the7k's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 18:51
the7k
I'll pick it up when it drops to $20.

So, considering it's already budget priced, I guess I'll buy it 2 months after release.
KirbyMcDope's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 19:13
KirbyMcDope
I love Nippon Ichi for one particular reason - they don't give a fuck. Not in a jewish Activision and THQ kinda way, but in a badass way.
oryharakestrel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 19:47
oryharakestrel
From what I have read from reports from 2ch, they are already hailing this game as the worst console game of 2010. Take that as you will, though.
Nuula's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 19:53
Nuula
So yea, this is the game thats the no.1 candidate for worst game of the year on 2chan...
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 19:57
ikiryou
The JPN-PSN demo did a great job of making me want more, especially once I figured out how to chain attacks. The gunplay+aerobatics were just damn exciting to be in an SRPG, in the middle of regular gameplay. Buuut...I'm currently in the middle of WKC and Star Ocean: TLH/Intl, with not a lot of RPG time to spare for anything new <_>.
hbk0's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 20:07
hbk0
@ ViciousBoston

The problem with this game is... it lacks of substance. The graphic is forgivable actually, but it's the game itself is plain awful. Having read all the reviews of Japanese player and discussion, it could be possibly the worst game of the year.
Cyril's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 20:17
Cyril
A word of warning to everyone:

This game is actually not primarily NIS developed. Its primary developer is Hitmaker with some collaboration on the side with NIS. It seems that NISA realizes that saying the game is Hitmaker-developed isn't the best idea so they're trying to push it off as NIS developed.
hpv's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 20:41
hpv
The Wolfman looks like shit. I shall not be going to see it.
chronomitch's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/10/2010 20:44
chronomitch
Is that the Soul Calibur voice?
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2010 04:23
Batthink
Michael McConnohie, you get everywhere.

Yeah, for a PS3 game, it does look very lazy. That said, I like the idea of targeting body parts in a set way to try and find the quickest way to defeat enemies.

Could Nippon Ichi's problem be with choosing games that don't push things graphics-wise?
Pixel Kaiser's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2010 04:27
Pixel Kaiser
It's not even the graphics that bug me about the game, it's the art direction. It's so stale. The in-game world just looks so empty and dull.

I really want to support NIS right now, but... damn, they're not giving me any reason to.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2010 05:46
Cowboy TTop
You see this game, this is what happens when too many peple believe Nintendo's graphics over gameplay argument, when any decent developer, should be looking to conquer both.

Sorry, I don't care how much love you have for jrpgs, even post FFXIII, but this game looks like a god awful, PS1 game on PS3. This is an example of a japanese devloper not doing enough, with regards to 3D tech. What's wrong with you all, go and learn some 3D Studio/Maya etc, cause right now, a video from one of those would be more acceptable than this junk.

And that intro? Come on, using those static screens is lame, as is the lame story. I love Nippon Ichi, but they have to move into 3D games better than this.
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2010 06:14
ikiryou
@my boneheaded comment: I was thinking of that other game, with the guns, the title of which I can't remember due to early morning WAKERAGE. Need caffeine now.
stevenxonward's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2010 08:25
stevenxonward
Famitsu didn't like it, and they loved Infinite Undiscovery.
Gilgamesh1317's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2010 08:32
Gilgamesh1317
Personally I'm looking forward to Last Rebellion. I'm wary (it was developed by Hitmaker), but it looks decent enough here. I haven't heard the best about the game, mostly negatives, but I'm still going to give it a shot, if only to support NIS.
Alastor's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2010 22:21
Alastor
I dont give a damn of what people think about a game, alot of people didnt like baten kaitos, it's my favorite game of all time
Mohammed Al Sharief's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2010 04:55
Mohammed Al Sharief
I was looking forward to this, but after watching the video I don't think I'm gonna pick this up. Maybe I will just think about buying WKC again.
Anna Hannah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2011 07:52
Anna Hannah
You see this game, this is what happens when too many peple believe Nintendo's graphics over gameplay argument, when any decent developer, should be looking to conquer both
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Jsparco's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/20/2011 09:12
Jsparco
Last rebellion seems to be nice. I'll try to figure out how to install this to try it out. Orlando Audio Visual
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