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already pre order at amazon and can't wait for the soundtrack :D
so August will be The Last Story and Persona 4 Arena huh??
wish Anarchy Reigns were released in it's original date(july 2012)
fucking sega US
so August will be The Last Story and Persona 4 Arena huh??
wish Anarchy Reigns were released in it's original date(july 2012)
fucking sega US
I guess the multiple release dates were all the speculation of retailers rather than an actual confirmation given this news. For a long time it seemed as if the game was confirmed for July 14th (which doesn't look like a placeholder date, really) but then it was bumped to July 31st and now I guess it's August 14th. Good news though, I suppose.
I actually just pre-ordered this after hearing Jonathan Holmes talk about it on an episode of 'Sup Holmes.
As long as you understand that the game's story follows many genre tropes and that at 20 hours it is fairly short for a JRPG (although it makes up for that in pacing) then you're in for a good 'un!
It takes a while before you get all of the skills you can use in battle but thankfully they carry across to the much harder New Game Plus! Not to mention the battle system itself takes a while to get used to but I love it and I'm just rambling now... Also: Uematsu!
It takes a while before you get all of the skills you can use in battle but thankfully they carry across to the much harder New Game Plus! Not to mention the battle system itself takes a while to get used to but I love it and I'm just rambling now... Also: Uematsu!
Pretty good game. Nothing revolutionary but considering the dearth of quality home console JRPGs it comes recommended.
7.5/10
7.5/10
argh darksiders 2, sleeping dogs and now this on the same day PLUS 3ds xl and the new mario, wtf. i never spent so much on games in the summer. :-D
well i guess this will allow me to play growlanser and KH 3ds earlier than expected.
well i guess this will allow me to play growlanser and KH 3ds earlier than expected.
Played this game and its pretty average. Graphics are on the horrible side by todays standards. Its got some good combat mechanics but after playing so many action RPG's it just doesn't hold up.
@MattEd
Don't use the word "tropes". It's another idiotic word that needs to burn to death. Thanks.
@cimerians
tell your fingers to not bother next time they want to type out such moronic thought patterns. Thanks.
Don't use the word "tropes". It's another idiotic word that needs to burn to death. Thanks.
@cimerians
tell your fingers to not bother next time they want to type out such moronic thought patterns. Thanks.
Whatever...
I've even bought the limited edition on release, since I really love JRPGs in general and the spiritual predecessor Lost Odyssey (such a great game!) in particular. I was, however, deeply disappointed with Last Story, it's just lacking quality.
Do yourself a favor and at least try it out before you preorder! Just my two cents...
I've even bought the limited edition on release, since I really love JRPGs in general and the spiritual predecessor Lost Odyssey (such a great game!) in particular. I was, however, deeply disappointed with Last Story, it's just lacking quality.
Do yourself a favor and at least try it out before you preorder! Just my two cents...
Here’s your lollipop, NOW EAT IT.
There are starving kids in Europe who never get to eat certain lollipops, at least before their expiration date.
EAT THE LOLLIPOP.
There are starving kids in Europe who never get to eat certain lollipops, at least before their expiration date.
EAT THE LOLLIPOP.
@BrainWasherAttendent
Can't help but notice that you seem to hate the word "trope." Not sure if you realize this, but it's actually a educated term, that it meant something before the famed site TV Tropes came along. It's not an idiotic word, it's one that's existed for literally hundreds of years (a quick search says it's been around since 1533, that's considerably older than most words, hell, it's older than the word "considerably!). So while I guess I can understand why you might mistakenly associate the word with a rather silly site, you should figure it probably won't die out now considering that it's almost 500 years old now.
Cheers!
Can't help but notice that you seem to hate the word "trope." Not sure if you realize this, but it's actually a educated term, that it meant something before the famed site TV Tropes came along. It's not an idiotic word, it's one that's existed for literally hundreds of years (a quick search says it's been around since 1533, that's considerably older than most words, hell, it's older than the word "considerably!). So while I guess I can understand why you might mistakenly associate the word with a rather silly site, you should figure it probably won't die out now considering that it's almost 500 years old now.
Cheers!
@Tarnum
Did the length have anything to do with those feelings?
I wanted to love the hell out of this game, but I just cannot get behind such a SHORT rpg anymore. And I mean short.
Uematsu was incredible however. He's a great guy with alot of passion, if you ever have an opportunity to meet him I strongly suggest you do so. Ask him about his dog, you will really get him chatting.
Did the length have anything to do with those feelings?
I wanted to love the hell out of this game, but I just cannot get behind such a SHORT rpg anymore. And I mean short.
Uematsu was incredible however. He's a great guy with alot of passion, if you ever have an opportunity to meet him I strongly suggest you do so. Ask him about his dog, you will really get him chatting.
Ahh, It's finally almost here :)
Just pre-ordered it a little bit ago. Really glad they had the good sense to add the soundtrack too (even if it is only 7 tracks, which is the lame part).
Still hoping to see Pandora's Tower localized, but I guess I'll live if it ends up being left behind. We got Xenoblade and this and those are the 2 I was most excited for. Still........ would love to.... see it..... Nintendo.......
Just pre-ordered it a little bit ago. Really glad they had the good sense to add the soundtrack too (even if it is only 7 tracks, which is the lame part).
Still hoping to see Pandora's Tower localized, but I guess I'll live if it ends up being left behind. We got Xenoblade and this and those are the 2 I was most excited for. Still........ would love to.... see it..... Nintendo.......
What Harris Hatsworth said. I thought it was supposed to come July 31st (and before that July 14th) but maybe those dates were never official.
Anyway, I already pre-ordered it. I was on the fence about this game, but considering the limited quantities, the limited edition packaging and art book, and now a soundtrack, this is too sweet a deal for me to pass up. Props to XSEED.
Anyway, I already pre-ordered it. I was on the fence about this game, but considering the limited quantities, the limited edition packaging and art book, and now a soundtrack, this is too sweet a deal for me to pass up. Props to XSEED.
Its good, not great . The biggest problem with it is the moments of pseudo choice, where you actually can only delay making a choice that you don't really want to make, which simply means you run around in the world until you just do what the game wants you to. Especially annoying when the decision is a silly one. Nice combat though. And still worth playing, just with low expectations.
@Raby:
Length was certainly part of the problem. However, I felt Last Story was somehow overall lacking, its quality was just not on par with Sakaguchi's great legacy. Well, maybe my high expectations contributed to the following disappointment...
It sounds like you've had the chance to talk to Uematsu in the past, which is certainly great. I love his work and would give a lot for such an opinion. On the other hand, my Japanese is not that good yet, so communication might be difficult. Kudos to you in any case :-)
@moo99:
Yeah I know, Nintendo sucks regarding demos. However, I suppose in the US shops like Gamestop let you try such games, too? Otherwise, asks friends or family members, how should I know?! It was only a recommendation, which would have saved me 60 bucks...
Length was certainly part of the problem. However, I felt Last Story was somehow overall lacking, its quality was just not on par with Sakaguchi's great legacy. Well, maybe my high expectations contributed to the following disappointment...
It sounds like you've had the chance to talk to Uematsu in the past, which is certainly great. I love his work and would give a lot for such an opinion. On the other hand, my Japanese is not that good yet, so communication might be difficult. Kudos to you in any case :-)
@moo99:
Yeah I know, Nintendo sucks regarding demos. However, I suppose in the US shops like Gamestop let you try such games, too? Otherwise, asks friends or family members, how should I know?! It was only a recommendation, which would have saved me 60 bucks...
@Tarnum
Meant to @everyone before the Uematsu comment, totally didnt mean that to come off as bragging to you (if it did).
Yeah though, keep an eye out for concerts involving his work in your area (if possible). He just showed up at Distant Worlds in Seattle, barley announced, and did the vocals on One Winged Angel. The whole place went absolutly nuts! Then he hung around and did a meet and greet with the serious fans. Took pics, signed things, the works. Couple of people hung around pretty late, it was just like five of us and Uematsu sitting around a table in a conference room. Sat there listening to our stories about how his work influenced us with the smile of a father hearing of his childrens childhoods for a good hour. Really amazing guy.
Meant to @everyone before the Uematsu comment, totally didnt mean that to come off as bragging to you (if it did).
Yeah though, keep an eye out for concerts involving his work in your area (if possible). He just showed up at Distant Worlds in Seattle, barley announced, and did the vocals on One Winged Angel. The whole place went absolutly nuts! Then he hung around and did a meet and greet with the serious fans. Took pics, signed things, the works. Couple of people hung around pretty late, it was just like five of us and Uematsu sitting around a table in a conference room. Sat there listening to our stories about how his work influenced us with the smile of a father hearing of his childrens childhoods for a good hour. Really amazing guy.
I'd be far more interested in it if a group other than XSEED had translated it.
XSEED is not known for quality translations.
XSEED is not known for quality translations.
@Raby-
Glad to hear that. Distant Worlds was just announced recently in my area for next March (all the more shocking considering that area is Omaha), and I've been wondering if he'll be hanging around afterwards for autographs and such. His presence has been announced so I'm kinda hoping he does this One winged Angel performance you saw, which I'm sure was mindblowing. March feels so damn far away right now : (
Glad to hear that. Distant Worlds was just announced recently in my area for next March (all the more shocking considering that area is Omaha), and I've been wondering if he'll be hanging around afterwards for autographs and such. His presence has been announced so I'm kinda hoping he does this One winged Angel performance you saw, which I'm sure was mindblowing. March feels so damn far away right now : (
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