Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 12, 2006, 05:51:20 AM
I would just direct link them, but thats agaisnt the rules, and I can't locate the page they are on cause I can't read Japanese, so here are some other links:
DQ: Swords 4 Wii
More where that came from
edit:
Here is a video of Swords in action
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 12, 2006, 05:54:10 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on December 12, 2006, 05:59:44 AM
I thought it might be great as a battle system for a real RPG. As an on-rails sword fighter I don't know how long it will sustain interest.
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 12, 2006, 06:03:01 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 12, 2006, 06:04:11 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on December 12, 2006, 07:02:05 AM
Post by: Ghisy on December 12, 2006, 08:28:20 AM
She's a gothic lolita, that's different :-P
Post by: ryancoke on December 12, 2006, 08:29:26 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Is it normal in DQ games to have your party travel with a French hooker?
No, it's not normal. Usually the hooker is Dutch
Post by: Ghisy on December 12, 2006, 08:30:02 AM
Both Wii and DS, pretty crazy huh?
Post by: The Omen on December 12, 2006, 08:52:41 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 12, 2006, 09:57:25 AM
Post by: Crimm on December 12, 2006, 10:07:15 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 12, 2006, 10:29:40 AM
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Originally posted by: Hostile Creation
Of course it's repetitive, it's an RPG.
Truth...But this honestly can't be any more repetitive than DQVIII is...At least you are actually ACTIVE in the battle this time around, and that's what interests me...
Plus, I can't stay away from goth lolis...
Post by: Ceric on December 12, 2006, 10:36:25 AM
I want that game....
Post by: Hocotate on December 12, 2006, 09:14:25 PM
Post by: IceCold on January 06, 2007, 07:34:37 PM
Post by: Requiem on January 06, 2007, 07:59:03 PM
I wonder how you cast spells?
Post by: Pittbboi on January 07, 2007, 03:24:23 AM
I wonder if this'll be the game that awakens in me the slightest bit of interest in the Dragon Quest series (which has largely been a "Japan can have it" franchise to me thus far).
Any idea of what the controls are like?
Post by: Kairon on January 07, 2007, 04:42:43 AM
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Ghisy on January 07, 2007, 07:19:53 AM
I may buy it if it's released in the US. Do we know yet?
Post by: Ceric on January 07, 2007, 08:35:47 AM
Post by: chris+pie=joy on January 07, 2007, 10:38:21 AM
NO
there, i just smashed all your hopes and dreams of getting it in the near future.us
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 07, 2007, 10:51:57 AM
And yes, this is awesome. Looking at this, this reminds me of trailers of games which I'd watch which I knew were never coming to a console I owned.
It blows my mind that Nintendo will be getting this game.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 07, 2007, 05:15:58 PM
The one thing I am worried about is if the gameplay becomes repetitive after the first two levels. But it looks like Square is going to be dropping a lot of new things that will hopefully keep things fresh.
I just got DQ VIII back, and I also got Rocket slime for the DS, so I will be trying to soak in the DQ universe as much as possible.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 08, 2007, 08:12:47 AM
The Kenshin DQ, the "spiritual" prequel to this game, strikes me as one of those pet projects by someone high-up in the company who really wanted to take the idea further but it couldn't bank on the success of any particular console since it was a standalone device.
I'm betting whoever the higher-up was must have immediately thought of Kenshin when he saw the Wiimote.
Thus, I expect a great deal of passion will go into the creation of this game and passion ALWAYS improves quality.
This is a must-have for me.
Post by: MaryJane on January 08, 2007, 09:36:41 AM
We need more of these games, we were supposed to be playing games with one hand, like on the DS we were supposed to be able to play using only touch screen. I want games that embody these principles. Also I love RPG's (have I mentioned that enough times yet?) so of course I want this game.
Post by: Ceric on January 09, 2007, 07:23:26 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 13, 2007, 04:21:49 PM
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Originally posted by: MaryJane
I'm glad to see progress on one of my favorite games from E3 for one simple reason: A full fledge action game that uses ONLY the remote!
We need more of these games, we were supposed to be playing games with one hand, like on the DS we were supposed to be able to play using only touch screen. I want games that embody these principles. Also I love RPG's (have I mentioned that enough times yet?) so of course I want this game.
You do realize that certain types of games will NOT work with just the Wiimote, right?
As idealistic as Nintendo's beliefs are about the DS and the Wii they also realize that they need some traditional elements in order to keep gamers and developers happy.
People are already bitching up a storm over games that has touch screen based controls instead of a traditional one (like Starfox command and Mario Hoops), so imagine the storm they would make if they made an action game where the Wiimote is used to do EVERYTHING in the game.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 13, 2007, 04:27:31 PM
I welcome any and all departures from the formula.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 13, 2007, 04:31:23 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Turn-based RPGs have seen their day, as far as I'm concerned. I can barely play one without falling asleep anymore.
I welcome any and all departures from the formula.
Just in case, I was talking about control methods, not actual game formats. I welcome any new changes and innovation, but I also believe that a solid and traditional control shouldn't be sacrificed for the sake of innovation.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 13, 2007, 05:43:04 PM
Post by: MaryJane on January 14, 2007, 02:40:43 AM
I love turn based RPG's. It's one of the reasons I am so disappointed with FFXII.
As long as the game is done well, I see no reason not to make games that only uses the Wii-mote. Look at Excite Truck, and Wii Sports (minus boxing). If they can do a full fledge RPG with only the remote, I think other genre's could benefit.
Post by: Kairon on May 06, 2007, 11:50:08 PM
And besides, this is the FIRST Akira Toriyama Art that I have EVER liked. That's gotta say something when usually his stuff makes me vomit a little in my mouth.
And I think Nintendo got very lucky with the Wii and this game. DQ: Henshin (the tv-game Swords is apparently based on) and the Wiimote went together SO WELL that Square had no choice but to make a cash-in title. There's no equivalent Square title on PS3, so right now it looks like Nintendo is being favored to consumers.
Also, Squaresoft probably would've waited for FF:CB to do well or not before shifting their dev resources around, but now they might move much sooner if DQ:S does gangbusters, thus negating the mindshare advantage of the PS3 with the upfront sales data a successful wii release might net them.
DQ:S is like a gift for Nintendo:
-Square couldn't resist making the title to cash-in
-the game showed off the Wii's strengths because it was easy, cheap, and fast to develop because it was based on a pre-existing one and the Wii is so easy to dev for
This basically makes Square one step closer to commiting to the Wii over other systems!
Of course, all this hinges on sales success. But I know I'll be doing my part!
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Ceric on May 07, 2007, 02:56:44 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 07, 2007, 05:40:18 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on May 07, 2007, 06:22:33 AM
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Post by: that Baby guy on May 13, 2007, 04:28:46 PM
This gaming is reversing time itself, and turning me into a blissful infant. It needs to come out soon.
And prediction:
This will be this generation's FF VII if it lives up to everything I've seen so far. I'm talking about in North America, now, too.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 13, 2007, 05:10:07 PM
auto-dismissed into the pit of despair along with RE: Utter Crap rails shooter.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 13, 2007, 10:28:57 PM
Post by: Shift Key on May 13, 2007, 10:37:10 PM
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Originally posted by: S-U-P-E-R
I played this at the Square-Enix party and I'm writing impressions now. You guys might be surprised
STOP THE PRESSES! TY IS NOT PLAYING WoW! NEWS AT 8!
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 13, 2007, 10:47:05 PM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 13, 2007, 10:48:18 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
sry, it's on-rails.
This is bad like it was bad for Punch-Out
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 13, 2007, 11:51:13 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 14, 2007, 05:23:55 AM
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Originally posted by: S-U-P-E-R
I played this at the Square-Enix party and I'm writing impressions now. You guys might be surprised
I hope you're gonna link to it in this thread, just so some of us don't miss it.
And just so you know, I'm gonna base my purchase of this game solely on your review.
Post by: ShyGuy on May 14, 2007, 06:39:52 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on May 14, 2007, 07:48:22 AM
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Originally posted by: S-U-P-E-R
I played this at the Square-Enix party and I'm writing impressions now. You guys might be surprised
Let me guess..
- Even if gameplay is solid it can get tedious and annoying
- Graphics are good but can be better
- Wiimote actions didn't work as well as they should
- Overall, yetr another disappointing title for the Wii and not Square's best effort to date
- Nintendo is doomed
There, I did the work for ya.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 14, 2007, 08:02:47 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on May 14, 2007, 08:57:56 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
In Punch-Out you were allowed to sidestep and chase a fat man on a bike around the Statue of Liberty.
I caught him once.
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Originally posted by: S-U-P-E-R
No, I actually liked it! I just finished my impressions and sent them in for a good proofreading since I haven't written anything in a while and I'm losing my grip on English.
Sorry, but I find Pap's more believable.
Post by: couchmonkey on May 14, 2007, 11:39:25 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on May 14, 2007, 11:42:02 AM
Post by: that Baby guy on May 14, 2007, 11:46:58 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on May 14, 2007, 12:02:27 PM
"Killer 7's Matchoor content overpowers the on rail phail." [/Pro666]
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 14, 2007, 12:51:05 PM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 14, 2007, 07:48:11 PM
http://www.planetgamecube.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=7&threadid=20782
Post by: ShyGuy on May 14, 2007, 08:16:28 PM
It looks good, but not my cup of tea.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 14, 2007, 08:25:30 PM
Post by: Ghisy on May 19, 2007, 10:23:24 PM
Because I've just watched the Japanese trailer and the voices are pretty awesome, especially during the attacks. It would suck to have those replaced by some lame English dubbing.
Post by: Mario on May 20, 2007, 02:30:56 AM
Post by: Ceric on May 20, 2007, 03:02:19 AM
Post by: Ghisy on May 20, 2007, 04:56:09 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 20, 2007, 09:43:01 AM
Although, there's not much voice to begin with.
Post by: Ceric on May 20, 2007, 10:01:47 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Sonic And the Onion Rings has Japanese voice option.
Although, there's not much voice to begin with.
That game was a lot better with the Japanese voices but unfortunately you might miss something important if it went by fast. Though you could just replay the level and pick it up most of the time.
Post by: Kairon on June 08, 2007, 01:54:09 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on June 09, 2007, 06:54:21 AM
1. Tear up the charts, proving that the Japanese love great stories no matter what the difficulty of the game itself.
2. Fail down the charts, proving that the Japanese only enjoy games which involve no skill but instead just pressing the same button time and again.
Tragically, I'm leaning toward #2, but I plan on buying this game because it's a gamer's game when it comes to the US.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on June 09, 2007, 11:19:53 AM
I doubt DQ Swords is going to be any different.
Post by: Kairon on June 09, 2007, 12:47:12 PM
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Post by: Ceric on June 11, 2007, 03:35:28 AM
Post by: RawsteelUT on June 11, 2007, 04:42:58 AM
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Originally posted by: Adrock
I hope any quality game on Wii sells well. It's just been tough for any Dragon Quest game to sell well in America. The Crystal Bearers has a better shot at selling because it's got Final Fantasy in the title. It's still a spin-off, but at least people might pass by it and think, "Final Fantasy. I heard of that," and maybe look at the back of the box.
Well, Dragon Quest 8 sold ~500,000 copies in the States, and continues to sell now that it's $19.99. I can see Dragon Quest Swords doing as well at the very least, barring a complete rejection by the Wii faithful.
As to the voicework, I could care less about Japanese voicework, and I don't expect it to be there since the Wii uses single-layer DVDs. Personally, I'd rather they let the British house that worked on 8 do the voicework for Swords and be done with it.
Post by: Smash_Brother on June 11, 2007, 05:22:51 AM
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Originally posted by: RawsteelUT As to the voicework, I could care less about Japanese voicework, and I don't expect it to be there since the Wii uses single-layer DVDs.
Everything I've read suggests the Wii can read dual-layer DVDs. Voice acting should be no problem.
Post by: Ceric on June 11, 2007, 08:44:04 AM
Post by: Terranigma Freak on June 11, 2007, 09:52:49 AM
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As to the voicework, I could care less about Japanese voicework, and I don't expect it to be there since the Wii uses single-layer DVDs. Personally, I'd rather they let the British house that worked on 8 do the voicework for Swords and be done with it.
I'm sorry... WHAT? A single-layer DVD's not enough for a huge amount of voice acting? Are we talking about some other kind of DVD that I've never heard of? Last time I check, single DVD games can hold a crap load of voice acting compare to a CD... which can hold a crap load of voice acting to begin with.
Geez, you guys have been blinded by all the Blu_ray bull that Sony's been crapping out. A single DVD with 4 gigabytes can hold hours worth of voice acting, and could hold even more with MP3 compression. You know, DVDs are so big, they can actually hold 2 or more different voice tracks for a movie. Even with game data, there's plenty of room for voice acting as long as you're not sloppy with the coding.
Post by: Ghisy on June 11, 2007, 10:39:45 AM
C'MON SquEnix, give us the JAPANESE voices as well!
