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    #302
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,086 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Ah vesperia.....I never finished it........got stuck on some stupid bat boss :mad: dunno if this was mentioned in here but tales of xillia 2 is coming to europe in 2014 :D.


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    #303
    ConFurioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 378 ✭✭ConFurioso


    megaten wrote: »
    I still haven't beaten vesperia yet. I think I'm on the second to last dungeon. I think I'll wait for reviews on Xillia since initial reports suggested it felt unfinished and that you need to play as the male character first to understand what's happening completely.

    I'll second that last point. Although I was playing the Japanese version, and my Japanese is shockingly bad, I felt more in control with the story as the male character. Still a nice game though.


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    #304
    Retr0gamer
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    I've only finished Symphonia, still not played any of the others for more than 30 minutes :) I'll be getting it down the line too much other stuff out and have to pick up Atelier Ayesha.
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    #305
    megaten
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    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-16-etrian-odyssey-4-legends-of-the-titan-out-in-europe-soon

    Etrian Odyssy IV is finally coming out here finally. No idea if I'll buy it though since the new one coming out that has a story mode is way more interesting to me. I guess I'll play the demo anyways.


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    #306
    Retr0gamer
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    You should definitely get IV. The newer one is a remake of the first game while IV is far more expansive. Also you are tied into character classes in story mode in the new one, part of what makes EO so good is character building. In fact I've heard the mode in the new game that doesn't have a story is far better.

    I finished EO recently and I can honestly say it's one of the best games I've ever played. EO IV is meant to be the best in the series. You'd be silly not to get it. Anyway the EO games have pretty decent stories anyway.
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    #307
    megaten
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    Yeah I'll definitely be getting the demo anyways. I was under the impression that EO games had no story at all. I enjoy the gameplay of dungeon crawling but I still need some sort of story to string me around especially if the characters have no personalities.


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    #308
    Retr0gamer
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    There's definitely a story there. Honestly you won't miss the story, the EO games are just so much fun. The map system is such a genius idea. It makes your journey through the dungeons so much more personal. You're map is basically your own story through the labyrinth.

    I've never played a game that has dungeon crawling as well as EO. Itreally modernises it while still keeping a decent challenge so it never gets boring.

    Just remember to pack warp wire to get your ass out of the labyrinth once resources run low! Pack two in case you forget to buy some!
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    #309
    ghostchant
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    Shin Megami Tensei IV arrived at work today, just have to finish off P4G and then have to decide what my next SMT hit is:
    1. Finish off Strange Journey (maybe 5 hours of game time left, but god knows how much actual time)
    2. Finish off Devil Survivor 1 (I'm backed into such a corner in this that it might be simpler to just start over)
    3. Devil Survivor 2
    4. Continue with Persona 2:Innocent Sin
    5. Soul Hackers
    6. SMT IV

    Any suggestions? Also have all 4 EO games in my backlog, as well as countless other DS/PSP RPGs but they'll be waiting a while yet to be played by the looks of things.


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    #310
    Retr0gamer
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    I'm the same as you. Waiting on SMTIV to arrive and need to finish up Strange Journey.

    Strange Journey is longer than you think. The dungeon I'm in at the moment is a maze. Well designed but my god I've been in it ages figuring it out :)
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    #311
    cherryghost
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    What's doing to happen if Nintendo buy Atlus? (rumours going around they may well do so).


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    #312
    Darkstrike
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    cherryghost wrote: »
    What's doing to happen if Nintendo buy Atlus? (rumours going around they may well do so).
    Persona 5: Mario.


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    #313
    megaten
    Registered Users Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭megaten


    cherryghost wrote: »
    What's doing to happen if Nintendo buy Atlus? (rumours going around they may well do so).

    I think that was just an opinion piece that was picked up as news by other sites.


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    #314
    Retr0gamer
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    Might be some truth in it. Nintendo are pushing SMT IV very hard. It would be a good fit to be honest and they've always had a good relationship with nintendo.

    In other news Kat Bailey wrote an article on how great SMT Strange Journey is. I have to agree now that I'm coming up to the last boss:

    http://www.usgamer.net/articles/before-shin-megami-tensei-iv-there-was-strange-journey
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    #315
    RedXIV
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    SOOOOOOO close to getting herself to start a new FF to play. So close!

    And in random news, I interviewed a potential au pair the other day and she mentioned her favourite game of all time is FFX. She has made the shortlist :pac:


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    #316
    Sephiroth_dude
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    anyone else interested in dragons crown?I'm tempted to import

    https://www.videogamesplus.ca/product_info.php?products_id=19976


    http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/07/31/test-chamber-dragon-39-s-crown.aspx


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    #317
    megaten
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    It looks good but I think I'll wait till I own a vita to get it.


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    #318
    Retr0gamer
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    More interested in the PS3 version for the local multiplayer.
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    #319
    Sephiroth_dude
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    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    More interested in the PS3 version for the local multiplayer.

    was thinking the same,dont think vita has that.


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    #320
    penev10
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    Has there been any footage confirmed as being form the Vita version? as they've said the graphics will be scaled down. Also I'm not sure the smaller screen will do it justice. PS3 version for me I reckon


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    #321
    Retr0gamer
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    PS Vita screen is high res enough. Also it has the advantage of being OLED meaning it has better colour and black levels than anything HD screen you can find that isn't Plasma. I'm kind of tempted by the Vita version for that reason.
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    #322
    penev10
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    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    PS Vita screen is high res enough. Also it has the advantage of being OLED meaning it has better colour and black levels than anything HD screen you can find that isn't Plasma. I'm kind of tempted by the Vita version for that reason.
    It's a smashing screen, don't get me wrong, but the developers said at E3 that they were showing the PS3 version and that the Vita version wouldn't look the same so I'm just concerned it mightn't be as pretty. And it's a mighty pretty game!


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    #323
    super_furry
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    Some nice stuff on sale for the Vita/PSP on PSN at the moment - just got Persona 3 and Valkyria II for less than 20 euro combined.


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    #324
    Sephiroth_dude
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    Is the tales of symphonia remake for ps3 coming to europe this year ?


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    #325
    sin0city
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    penev10 wrote: »
    It's a smashing screen, don't get me wrong, but the developers said at E3 that they were showing the PS3 version and that the Vita version wouldn't look the same so I'm just concerned it mightn't be as pretty. And it's a mighty pretty game!

    While they don't mention how it looks...
    The PS3 and Vita versions of Dragon's Crown offer similar experiences, but they aren't identical. The Vita's touch screen allows you to tap on the environment to open doors, chests, and find score-enhancing treasures, whereas the PS3 has you guiding a cursor with an analog stick to perform the actions. However, the PS3 handles the action better; noticeable slowdown occurs on the Vita when players and enemies are firing off lots of spells and special attacks, but the PS3 handles it more smoothly. For those trying to choose between systems, those are the main points to consider, along with the fact that the game has no cross-play support (but you can transfer saves between versions), so you and your friends should make sure you coordinate and pick up the same one.
    http://www.gameinformer.com/games/dragons_crown/b/ps3/archive/2013/08/06/a-massive-adventure-fueled-by-nostalgia.aspx


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    #326
    megaten
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    The Etrian Odyssey demo is out on the eshop now in case anyone is wondering.

    EDIT: Only 3 uses! that's ridiculous.


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    #327
    Darkstrike
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    Three?! That's a joke.


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    #328
    megaten
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    I'm enjoying the etrian Odyssey demo quite a bit. Its pretty difficult but its so faced paced I don't really mind.


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    #329
    Retr0gamer
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    You's all need to get EO4. The serious is amazing.
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    #330
    Darkstrike
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    Downloaded the EO demo, very nice game, love that you get to build the parties as you like right off the bat. Don't like that I have only two goes of the demo left.

    Should have bought the DS ones when I had the chance, might Ebay them.


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    #331
    Retr0gamer
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    They got reprinted recently so there should be a few copies available from the US. Playasia might still have them.
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