Post by: Bill Aurion on November 19, 2007, 09:46:14 PM
Game & Art Design: Seven/Venus & Braves
Producer: Kentaro Kawashima
Genre: Exploration ARPG
~ The theme of the game is exploring lonely and empty ruins while encountering things once in a while...
~ The Wiimote will be used to aim the flashlight while you move around
~ The game is set in a future world that "lost its light"...Most of the Earth population suddenly disappeared and the world is now obscured by a cold, evil fog...
~ Seto, the main character, travels this moonlight-bathed world in hope to find other human beings...
~ Your only tools will be your flashlight and your metal or wood tools, which can serve as weapons. With your flashlight you'll be able to dissipate the fog, and even interact with the environments, solve puzzles, and uncover enemies...
~ You can recover your HP by resting near a fire.
~ Attack with the A button. Apparently no Wiimote swinging action necessary...
Screens
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/c20080801_fragile_06_cs1w1_640x480.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/c20080801_fragile_09_cs1w1_640x457.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/c20080801_fragile_11_cs1w1_640x480.jpg)
(http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1488/shot0058kf8.jpg)
(http://i35.tinypic.com/9tjr6s.jpg)
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2ynm8lv.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/aa2706fd131b5aceb6affc783a4b7.jpg)
More here! (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080801/fra.htm)
And here! (http://www.onlineplayer.jp/modules/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albuv39&page=1)
And HERE! (http://www.gpara.com/comingsoon/fragile/080627/)
TRAILER FINALLY OUT! (http://221.243.119.235/fragile/pv_1_yiqwo.wmv)
(YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g4BDPlJNJY) for those who hate quality...)
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 19, 2007, 10:05:39 PM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on November 19, 2007, 10:57:01 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 20, 2007, 03:24:46 AM
- Game design and graphics direction by the Seven/Venus & Braves team led by producer Kentaro Kawashima
- Game developed by Tri-Crescendo
- Third person exploration RPG set in a post-apocalyptic era
- The theme of the game is exploring lonely and empty ruins while encountering things once in a long while
- The wiimote will be used to aim the flashlight while you move around
- The game is set in a future world that "lost its light"
- Most of the Earth population suddenly disappeared and the world is now obscured by a cold, evil fog
- Seto, the main character, travels this moonlight-bathed world in hope to find other human beings [it seems like the moon could play an extensive role in this game, given that it's even mentioned in the subtitle, the full title being something like Fragile : Ruins of the Farewell Moon]. However, it seems like he is more particularly looking for a mysterious girl called "Heroine"...
- Your only tools will be your flashlight and your metal or wood tools, which can serve as weapons. With your flashlight you'll be able to dissipate the fog, and even interact with the environments, solve puzzles, and uncover enemies.
- No word on the battle system yet.
Sounds great so far!
Post by: Smash_Brother on November 20, 2007, 05:05:40 AM
Then again, this must have been in development far longer than that game since it has screenshots already.
Post by: Terranigma Freak on November 20, 2007, 10:31:16 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
and it's being worked on by Tri-Crescendo (Trusty Bell, Baten Kaitos, etc...)
Nope, Baten Kaitos was made by Monolith, and Monolith was recently bought out by Nintendo. They have nothing to do with Tri-Crescendo.
Anyway, I'm not excited at all. Trusty Bell wasn't too hot, even though it was suppose to be the savior of the 360 in Japan. I guess an RPG for the Wii is still a good thing... provided it's good.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 20, 2007, 10:55:53 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on November 25, 2007, 06:03:21 PM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yYGj2VvrBR4
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 26, 2007, 12:43:42 AM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on November 26, 2007, 02:06:08 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 26, 2007, 04:00:04 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 26, 2007, 04:43:46 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
I get excited over interesting RPGs that aren't Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy...
Redundant statement is redundant.
Post by: MaryJane on November 26, 2007, 07:05:41 AM
Post by: IceCold on November 26, 2007, 07:34:04 AM
QuoteHaha, good one.. It's so true.
Originally posted by: KDR_11kQuote
Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
I get excited over interesting RPGs that aren't Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy...
Redundant statement is redundant.
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 27, 2008, 06:02:15 AM
http://gonintendo.com/?p=47749
Post by: Bill Aurion on June 27, 2008, 06:44:53 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on June 27, 2008, 01:01:12 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on June 27, 2008, 01:03:17 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 27, 2008, 01:05:03 PM
Please don't make it turn-based.
Post by: ShyGuy on June 27, 2008, 01:18:58 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on June 27, 2008, 01:19:46 PM
Post by: Kairon on June 27, 2008, 07:53:48 PM
Post by: animecyberrat on June 27, 2008, 08:08:45 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on June 28, 2008, 01:36:01 AM
Sounds great though the explanation of the fog gives me chills because I remember them working the fog in Superman 64 into the "story" even though it was because their lazy butts didn't want to get around the technical problems.Well, they let you interact with the fog, kinda like FFCC
Post by: DAaaMan64 on June 28, 2008, 01:46:49 AM
Post by: Kairon on June 28, 2008, 02:09:44 AM
Post by: Urkel on June 28, 2008, 02:32:05 AM
Post by: Smoke39 on June 28, 2008, 03:39:31 AM
Post by: Urkel on June 28, 2008, 04:30:39 AM
Post by: Smoke39 on June 28, 2008, 04:33:38 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on June 28, 2008, 04:56:39 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 28, 2008, 12:33:56 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on June 28, 2008, 01:08:33 PM
Post by: ReverendNoahWhateley on June 29, 2008, 06:57:04 AM
what you never had a Sega CD?
You still waiting for Nintendo to make one? Wrong answer, man!
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 22, 2008, 06:53:20 AM
(http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1702/08072201fp4.th.jpg) (http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1702/08072201fp4.jpg)(http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3072/crowly7.th.jpg) (http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3072/crowly7.jpg)(http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1488/shot0058kf8.th.jpg) (http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1488/shot0058kf8.jpg)
Post by: Deguello on July 22, 2008, 07:03:20 AM
Which means Namco will probably keep it in Japan.
Post by: ShyGuy on July 22, 2008, 10:52:13 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 22, 2008, 11:54:33 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 22, 2008, 12:33:22 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on July 28, 2008, 07:09:53 AM
(http://i36.tinypic.com/29vnmm1.jpg)
(http://i33.tinypic.com/t9781h.jpg)
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2ynm8lv.jpg)
Oh my God.
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 28, 2008, 07:41:07 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 28, 2008, 09:54:24 AM
Do want badly!
Post by: Caliban on July 28, 2008, 10:33:00 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 28, 2008, 11:05:34 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 28, 2008, 11:34:42 AM
The artwork is appealing, but the screenshots look so barren. What's the purpose in this game anyway?
To prove that a character can stand in the EXACT SAME STANCE, 3 times.
Post by: Caliban on July 29, 2008, 07:02:47 PM
It's an "Exploration RPG" in a post-apocalyptic world where you are looking for survivors while fighting off ghosts with your flashlight and stick... =)
Oh, ok, cool. I like the theme that you described.
The artwork is appealing, but the screenshots look so barren. What's the purpose in this game anyway?
To prove that a character can stand in the EXACT SAME STANCE, 3 times.
lol
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 31, 2008, 08:09:58 AM
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/19a6a4f1d13b836075314c85afaa1.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/aa2706fd131b5aceb6affc783a4b7.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/fcfa90b5ab971c8775a23ce4e2f91.jpg)
Looks better and better with every set of screens they release! (Also appears to confirm that the girl, Ren, is playable as well...)
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 31, 2008, 01:45:09 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 31, 2008, 02:01:22 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 31, 2008, 06:33:10 PM
Translated Fragile Blog (http://Http://translate.google.com/translate?u=Http://%3A%2F%2Fblog.dengeki.com%2Ffragile%2F&2F&hl=en&ie=UTF8&tl=en)
Post by: ShyGuy on July 31, 2008, 10:32:57 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 01, 2008, 08:33:55 AM
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/c20080801_fragile_06_cs1w1_640x480.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/c20080801_fragile_09_cs1w1_640x457.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/c20080801_fragile_11_cs1w1_640x480.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/c20080801_fragile_13_cs1w1_640x480.jpg)
Even MORE screens here! (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080801/fra.htm)
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 01, 2008, 01:33:30 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on August 02, 2008, 04:59:22 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 02, 2008, 05:34:38 AM
It's an "Exploration RPG" in a post-apocalyptic world where you are looking for survivors while fighting off ghosts with your flashlight and stick... =)There you go KDR.
Post by: KDR_11k on August 02, 2008, 08:26:21 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 23, 2008, 02:11:27 AM
I haven't heard of this event till now.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 23, 2008, 09:06:16 AM
Post by: Kairon on August 23, 2008, 04:11:32 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 30, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
~ Demo started with the character at level 15 and 450HP, equipped with a Wooden Stick and a Vitamin item (+50HP recovery)
~ Encountered enemy's tactic was basically to attack, vanish, reappear behind your character, then attack again.
~ You can find a puzzle item during your exploration of the demo. If you go back to the fire which burns near the entrance of the stage, the character can sit back and examine the item. Incidentally, you can recover your HP by resting near a fire.
~ The person who played the demo found it slightly annoying to turn the character around, like if you couldn't point all the way to the left or to the right.
~ Attack with the A button. Apparently no Wiimote swinging action necessary.
~ The demo ends as you beat a mini-boss
Yeah, these impressions kinda suck, though they do reveal a few interesting things...Want more!
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 30, 2008, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 31, 2008, 12:55:27 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 31, 2008, 07:12:20 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 03, 2008, 09:17:22 AM
Holy crap it looks so awesome!
(YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g4BDPlJNJY) for those who hate quality...)
Post by: Caliban on September 03, 2008, 10:23:25 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 03, 2008, 10:28:01 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 03, 2008, 10:31:14 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 03, 2008, 12:26:16 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 03, 2008, 12:32:24 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 03, 2008, 01:49:09 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 03, 2008, 02:05:54 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 03, 2008, 02:07:13 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 03, 2008, 02:12:10 PM
Don't take anything Pro posts seriously... =)
Well occasionally I can tell if he's being serious.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 03, 2008, 02:46:46 PM
WHEN DID YOU CHANGE THE THREAD TITLE?
GEEZ, ARE YOU BLIND!? :@
(Went and cleaned up the OP...)
Post by: Caliban on September 03, 2008, 04:40:17 PM
The game looks great. Now all I need to see is some battle footage and I should be basically set to buy this game if it is ever to reach American shores.
Post by: Stogi on September 03, 2008, 06:32:47 PM
Is all you do is go around with a flash light?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 03, 2008, 07:09:43 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 04, 2008, 02:37:39 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 04, 2008, 03:00:45 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 04, 2008, 08:29:02 AM
(Yes, there are enemies...Yes, you can fight them...There ARE level-ups...It IS an ARPG...)
Post by: KDR_11k on September 04, 2008, 12:18:26 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 30, 2008, 02:59:05 AM
(http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/61961520080929_133719_8_big.jpg) (http://www.gamekyo.com/images8_4_29126.html)
(http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/61961520080929_133718_4_big.jpg) (http://www.gamekyo.com/images4_4_29126.html)
More here (http://gamekyo.com/newsen29126_fragile-nouvelles-images.html)
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 30, 2008, 03:02:30 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 30, 2008, 03:10:02 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 30, 2008, 03:27:17 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 03, 2008, 11:16:15 PM
This game is looking pretty nice. When's the A in ARPG gonna take hold though?
Here you go...
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/fra01.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/fra04.jpg)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/fra05.jpg)
More here... (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20081003/fra.htm)
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 03, 2008, 11:31:27 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on October 04, 2008, 12:14:34 AM
ooohh
Post by: IceCold on October 04, 2008, 03:59:02 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on October 04, 2008, 01:53:22 PM
The nighttime pics look really nice.
Remember when Buffy fell off that tower saving Dawn?
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 12, 2008, 07:42:57 PM
It looks like there might be a love story in the game judging by the interactions between the two protagonists.
Post by: Adrock on October 12, 2008, 09:58:08 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 13, 2008, 09:18:41 AM
Post by: Adrock on October 14, 2008, 09:54:42 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 24, 2008, 02:53:14 AM
TGS 2008 teaser trailer
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 28, 2008, 02:24:33 PM
I like the shot at the bottom with the moonlight piercing through the hole.
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 19, 2008, 02:48:22 PM
I wonder who that girl is?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 19, 2008, 02:57:55 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 19, 2008, 03:07:39 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 19, 2008, 03:51:42 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 19, 2008, 07:36:44 PM
More screens and a short video (http://Http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20081219/fra.htm)
I wonder who that girl is?
She's Sai, a friendly spirit who helps Seto find his way around...Sorta like a temporary Navi, I guess... =)
The game still looks bloody awesome...COME ON, NAMCO!
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 19, 2008, 08:18:05 PM
I wonder if you get to find out her story.
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 19, 2008, 10:18:48 PM
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/fra16.jpg)
"If you get hungry, please don't eat any weird bugs or the like..."
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/BillAurion/Videogames/fra20.jpg)
"Hey, hey...What kind of food do you like? Me? I like taiyaki!"
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 19, 2008, 10:48:33 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on December 20, 2008, 03:19:49 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on December 20, 2008, 03:43:17 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 20, 2008, 04:15:16 AM
what is taiyaki? Is it like teriyaki? Cause that's some good stuff, teriyaki.Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/taiyaki
I hope this gets an US release soon.I really like the idea of this game.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 20, 2008, 05:50:28 AM
Thanks Bill for the translation but I was thinking maybe she lived in the world perhaps whatever caused the world to be like this killed her.Maybe she knows what happened to the world.
Ghost of Christmas Nipples
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 26, 2008, 11:45:58 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 26, 2008, 05:12:37 PM
^ The original source of the above video. None of this fake "high quality" youtube BS. Fake to begin with!
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 29, 2008, 11:39:51 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 17, 2009, 01:44:01 AM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on January 17, 2009, 05:23:37 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 17, 2009, 05:50:45 AM
You know I really like the art in this game but all of the gameplay I've seen don't really seem that great.....then again it sort of reminds me of Ico on PS2 and apparently that was a great game.
Eww I hope not. I'm one of the few that couldn't stand Icko (Yes I meant to spell it wrong). Escort missions already suck in a game, I don't need a whole one that is based around escorting. Luckily it doesn't look like Fragile has that, so already it is better than Ico to me ;).
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 17, 2009, 09:12:51 AM
Post by: TofuFury on January 17, 2009, 10:37:05 AM
Post by: mac<censored> on January 18, 2009, 06:49:47 PM
Finally a wii game I'm looking forward to... :-)
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 23, 2009, 02:12:45 PM
Post by: mac<censored> on January 24, 2009, 07:59:29 AM
Came bundled with a soundtrack CD ...
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 24, 2009, 11:31:21 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 25, 2009, 05:15:54 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on January 25, 2009, 06:51:55 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 25, 2009, 07:05:52 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 25, 2009, 03:13:19 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 25, 2009, 09:08:41 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 26, 2009, 03:34:44 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on January 26, 2009, 03:36:55 AM
Post by: mac<censored> on January 26, 2009, 12:35:46 PM
I dunno what ign's beef with the [voice-] acting is though, it seems fine to me. Maybe ign doesn't like the style -- it's more weepy drama than epic battle -- but the voice acting itself is absolutely fine, and to say it's "terrible" is simply ... wrong. Indeed, at least the initial segment with "PF" is quite moving. The pervasive voice + simultaneous text is really nice -- unlike most games, pretty much all the text has voice.
Complaints I have:
- it's very linear (essentially like most japanese rpgs)
- poly count and texture quality are kind of low sometimes (though never absurdly so)
- the enemies can be repetitive (though they're not really the focus, and can usually just be avoided)
- too much simplistic "find key to unlock door" gameplay
The main strong point is the atmosphere, which is drop-dead wonderful: there's a wistfulness and melancholy showa-era feel about everything that's just really cool. It's a really refreshing change from the typical fantasy rpg.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 28, 2009, 04:34:14 PM
Post by: mac<censored> on January 29, 2009, 08:05:11 AM
In any given 10min time span, what do you typically find yourself doing or focusing on?
Lookin' around... That's one reason I wish it were less linear, it'd be cool to have larger areas to explore.
I haven't played all that far, mind you, so who knows though...
It's obviously not a grade-A+ title, but I think it definitely has its niche. I've always been fond of that nostalgic showa vibe, so for me it's a trip.
Post by: ShyGuy on May 28, 2009, 11:56:54 AM
http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987312p1.html
TAKE A LESSON NINTENDO
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 28, 2009, 12:33:24 PM
quote:
"YES! *Does happy fangirl dance*"
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 28, 2009, 12:39:08 PM
Post by: TofuFury on May 28, 2009, 01:52:12 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 28, 2009, 01:57:02 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on May 28, 2009, 02:42:38 PM
Post by: Caliban on May 28, 2009, 06:07:50 PM
Post by: mac<censored> on May 28, 2009, 07:01:46 PM
It seems pretty clear that they had some neat ideas, and managed to implement some of them at least partially, but simply ran out of time/money/inspiration/management-support at some point.
It would be great to see some of the creators make a more fully-realized game along the same lines.
BTW, the "soundtrack CD" included with the game (at extra cost!) only includes the "incidental" music, which was pretty annoying, as the title/ending tunes (sung by Aoi Teshima) are really nice. [OTOH, I downloaded them from somewhere without feeling guilty...]
Post by: SirSniffy on May 29, 2009, 10:55:04 PM
Arc Rise Fantasia
Valhalla Knights
Little King's Story
Now I cannot say the Wii will be lacking in JRPGs/Sims that I want. I'll have to find something else to kvetch about...working on that now.
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 29, 2009, 04:42:05 PM
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=87560
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 29, 2009, 04:57:21 PM
Post by: Stratos on June 29, 2009, 05:12:30 PM
All signs point to me needing to blog about it. Except I don't blog. I write, and typically don't post those things on the internet. Maybe I should man up and change that.
Fragile
Arc Rise Fantasia
Valhalla Knights
Little King's Story
Now I cannot say the Wii will be lacking in JRPGs/Sims that I want. I'll have to find something else to kvetch about...working on that now.
And since Conduit came out with ringing success the complaining about quality core/traditional focused FPS games is out the window as well.
Though if your a European you could join Greg's ExciteStrike, currently in week 10 I believe.
There's also the Fatal Frame Failure.
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 14, 2009, 07:17:12 PM
Pretty nice Box Art
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 15, 2009, 06:45:59 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 10, 2009, 02:49:43 PM
TGS 2008 trailer 3 (song: "Hikari" by `Aoi Teshima`)
This game has a cute barefooted girl who appears to stay clean in a post-apocalyptic world. I also started listening to the theme song A LOT last night.
I wanted this game this year D=
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 10, 2009, 03:19:01 PM
Post by: BwrJim! on August 10, 2009, 05:40:57 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 10, 2009, 05:51:11 PM
2010 is the most crowded year EVER. All those out-of-touch journalists will be like "wow what a great year for gaming!" while normal people will be like "**** you! We can't afford all those nice expensive electronic commodities." Aniticipated game after anticipated game will flop left and right.
Post by: broodwars on August 10, 2009, 05:57:29 PM
Jan 2010 release. AREN'T YOU OVERJOYED?
2010 is the most crowded year EVER. All those out-of-touch journalists will be like "wow what a great year for gaming!" while normal people will be like "**** you! We can't afford all those nice expensive electronic commodities." Aniticipated game after anticipated game will flop left and right.
Yep, there's definitely an long-dreaded irony in all these companies delaying their games past Christmas to avoid having all their stuff out at the same time and drown each other out...only to schedule them all in Quarter 1 of 2010 so they're all out at the same time and drown each other out. Hooray for common sense in the video game industry! :rolleyes:
Post by: BwrJim! on August 10, 2009, 06:03:00 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 10, 2009, 06:17:19 PM
Post by: broodwars on August 10, 2009, 06:27:05 PM
any ideas on what the bigger summer 2010 title will be?
It depends on if particular titles get delayed till then, but I'm guess it's either going to be Bioshock 2; Splinter Cell Conviction; or maybe StarCraft 2 (though I get the feeling that one's getting delayed till the Fall, knowing Blizzard).
Post by: Stratos on August 11, 2009, 05:54:30 AM
any ideas on what the bigger summer 2010 title will be?
It depends on if particular titles get delayed till then, but I'm guess it's either going to be Bioshock 2; Splinter Cell Conviction; or maybe StarCraft 2 (though I get the feeling that one's getting delayed till the Fall, knowing Blizzard).
StarCraft 2, how I long for you. Plus that is only the first 3rd of the game.
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 16, 2009, 02:35:47 AM
I am probably going to get this when it comes out.
Post by: Stratos on August 16, 2009, 05:24:35 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 16, 2009, 10:04:58 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on August 16, 2009, 11:43:31 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 16, 2009, 03:20:18 PM
Next year?The developers said that they could get it to the states before the holidays but it will be a tight sqeeze.
PAL early 2010 release.
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 16, 2010, 12:58:16 PM
Http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=114478
March 16th for the states.
March 25th for Aussies
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 09, 2010, 12:30:30 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 09, 2010, 01:33:33 PM
Green Fashion
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 09, 2010, 01:57:14 PM
The cute girly in this game wears a dress made from a garbage bag.It should go good with that new Louis Vuitton purse (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=29635.msg587022#msg587022[/url)
Green Fashion
Post by: EasyCure on March 09, 2010, 07:53:58 PM
Oh and I think i read somewhere NP gave this game a 5.5... can anyone confirm that?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 15, 2010, 06:48:07 PM
YEAH!
Post by: Kytim89 on March 15, 2010, 11:44:41 PM
I preordered this game.. If I don't get my OST from GS I'm gonna be taking some ****ing names. Can someone please link me to the press release or some reliable source that states preording gets you a soundtrack, so i can go in with proof on the 16th?
Oh and I think i read somewhere NP gave this game a 5.5... can anyone confirm that?
Nintendo Power actually gave the game a 5.5 citing gameplay issues as the reason for the game getting a low score. I had high hopes for this game, I will have to wait for this one to appear in the bargain bin before I will buy it.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 16, 2010, 12:45:07 AM
Post by: mac<censored> on March 16, 2010, 02:18:41 AM
It completely falls apart towards the end, has a nutty-stupid ending, and shows clear signs of having had development chopped suddenly at some point. The gameplay often feels very bare and un-fleshed-out. If you don't like stereotypical Japanese characters, you may hate this.
But, especially in the earlier parts of the game, it has awesome nostalgic and thoughtful vibe that I've never encountered in another game. It really pushes the showa-era nostalgia angle, and if you're into that (I am, very much), you may well love it to death despite the obvious flaws.
It's really a shame it didn't get more development, because it seems clear the devs lavished a lot of love on some parts of it.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 16, 2010, 04:46:08 AM
It's clearly a Namco title. "This is the money we've budgeted for you. Now you see it, now you don't.";
I can't have enough flashlight exploration, cuz I thirst for identifying new imagery.
Post by: EasyCure on March 16, 2010, 07:36:45 PM
PM for details.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 16, 2010, 09:30:08 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 16, 2010, 09:58:05 PM
Flashlight, golf club, serious face. He's really out to murder this albino bitch.
Post by: KDR_11k on March 19, 2010, 03:06:56 AM
Post by: Kytim89 on March 19, 2010, 02:01:49 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 19, 2010, 04:59:33 PM
Post by: Hero_of_time113 on March 20, 2010, 12:33:50 PM
Post by: EasyCure on March 20, 2010, 02:55:36 PM
Until I know for certain I'm gonna be compensated for shitty customer service, this game is staying unopened. I just hope after i return it to this POS store I'll be able to find it elsewhere. Until then, I'll continue finishing my backlog of games, starting with MUSHROOM MEN that has some real control issues if you ask me.
Post by: Hero_of_time113 on March 22, 2010, 06:54:54 PM
I should've received an email from Gamestop by now regarding the complaint i made about my preorder not coming in with the soundtrack and the employees lack of knowledge of said sountrack, but i haven't. Time for another stern phone call?
Until I know for certain I'm gonna be compensated for ****ty customer service, this game is staying unopened. I just hope after i return it to this POS store I'll be able to find it elsewhere. Until then, I'll continue finishing my backlog of games, starting with MUSHROOM MEN that has some real control issues if you ask me.
That's probably the best way to go about it. If I come across the soundtrack (In other words if Gamestop ever sends the damn game) I will send it your way in ways that only the Internet can provide. haha
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 22, 2010, 11:39:24 PM
Post by: EasyCure on March 28, 2010, 02:20:06 PM
n/m
YOU'RE A MASTER OF SUSPENSE!
Who is playing the game? What do you think of it? Are the controls really as bad as people that complain claim they are or is this another case of shitty players (like the ones that couldn't handle Shinobu's platforming boss fight that was EASTY)?
Post by: Hero_of_time113 on March 28, 2010, 09:30:48 PM
n/m
YOU'RE A MASTER OF SUSPENSE!
Who is playing the game? What do you think of it? Are the controls really as bad as people that complain claim they are or is this another case of ****ty players (like the ones that couldn't handle Shinobu's platforming boss fight that was EASTY)?
I'm playing it at this point. I got it from Gamefly. The Controls are pretty bad, especially in combat. But the music, voice acting (at least for the Japanese version) visuals, and atmosphere are great. There was even a moment that genuinely scared me. I jumped pretty bad. haha
Mind you I'm only an hour or two in.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 30, 2010, 02:18:57 PM
Impressions tonight or tomorrow.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 01, 2010, 04:36:47 AM
My impressionmans, let me show you them.
Post by: BeautifulShy on April 01, 2010, 04:48:40 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 01, 2010, 05:07:36 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 01, 2010, 01:34:57 PM
n/m
YOU'RE A MASTER OF SUSPENSE!
Who is playing the game? What do you think of it? Are the controls really as bad as people that complain claim they are or is this another case of shitty players (like the ones that couldn't handle Shinobu's platforming boss fight that was EASTY)?
The controls aren't as bad as they say; there is a way to intuitively play well and succeed. However, people will have to convince themselves the game doesn't control the way their instincts say it appears to. The basics have more in common with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories rather than a generic third-person action game.
Post by: mac<censored> on April 01, 2010, 09:38:34 PM
Post by: Manthony Chopkins on April 02, 2010, 12:47:16 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 03, 2010, 05:52:47 AM
n/m
YOU'RE A MASTER OF SUSPENSE!
Who is playing the game? What do you think of it? Are the controls really as bad as people that complain claim they are or is this another case of shitty players (like the ones that couldn't handle Shinobu's platforming boss fight that was EASTY)?
The controls aren't as bad as they say; there is a way to intuitively play well and succeed. However, people will have to convince themselves the game doesn't control the way their instincts say it appears to. The basics have more in common with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories rather than a generic third-person action game.
If the cursor is aimed off-screen, character movement is your typical third-person affair. But without aiming the flashlight, you won't take advantage of its ghost-busting features that are needed to deal with some enemies.
*I've edited my impressions to reflect this.
Post by: EasyCure on April 03, 2010, 02:28:59 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 03, 2010, 05:25:22 PM
It's a limited bonus CD, so you shouldn't pay for something that's in a game you already have if you're not going to acquire the physical CD and paper sleeve it came in.
Post by: EasyCure on April 04, 2010, 01:41:43 PM
Post by: broodwars on April 29, 2010, 02:23:08 PM
That said, the atmosphere is really good and honestly sets a much better survival horror tone than something like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Likewise, I really like the monster designs, which are suitably creepy and very Japanese (I especially like the ones that are just disembodied hands reaching through the walls). The plot also looks like it could be interesting, the voice acting is decent (though Jonny Yong Bosche...AGAIN...as a whiny preteen with redundant dialogue? Ugh...I'm having bad flashbacks to Tales of Symphonia 2), and the whole memory object concept is interesting (though I would like more payoff to them, considering Gametrailers' video preview showed you giving those objects back to the spirits they belonged to to guide them to the afterlife).
Post by: KisakiProject on April 29, 2010, 05:21:11 PM
Post by: broodwars on May 04, 2010, 11:35:45 PM
Post by: EasyCure on May 05, 2010, 12:02:07 AM
The CD is supposedly on its way to my house, but if it doesn't get here before the 16th i'm taking a trip to GS to return the game and just buy it off amazon instead.
for anyone that cares; i went back to return the game cuz GS customer service never sent me sh it and my "friend" happened to be there and was like "oh, i saw the soundtrack in back hold on" and he goes to get it for me. "now you don't have to return the game"..
i take t he disc, and return the game later that day. **** gamestop. Oh and their customer service still hasn't shipped me the copy of the soundtrack they promised. they probably told the store to wait for me to come in on that last day of the return period and try to make me a satisfied customer. Once again, **** gamestop. Never going back.
Post by: broodwars on May 05, 2010, 12:56:28 AM
Post by: Hero_of_time113 on May 06, 2010, 01:42:46 PM
Here's my review if anyone wants to check it out.
Post by: broodwars on May 06, 2010, 03:28:24 PM
http://gameculturecowboy.blogspot.com/2010/04/broken-dreams.html (http://gameculturecowboy.blogspot.com/2010/04/broken-dreams.html)
Here's my review if anyone wants to check it out.
Well, I salute your persistence. I have a fairly high tolerance for playing through a lot of unenjoyable gameplay (experience from so many JRPGs), but that sequence of 3 fetch quests + 15-minute long hallway + 5-minute long ladder climb just broke me. I couldn't sit through a single minute longer of this game (and I make an effort to beat every game I play, the last exception being Infamous on the PS3, which I also stopped playing out of boredom), and I'm trading it in today (along with a PS3 game) to pick up Red Steel 2 (oh hush, pro...after playing Wii Sports Resort, I'm really in a mood for a real game that uses the Motion + and it's the only non-sports game in town).
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 06, 2010, 03:48:09 PM
Post by: broodwars on May 06, 2010, 04:14:09 PM
You should space your games out, like, with hobbies.
No amount of spacing games out could have made Fragile enjoyable, and I do try to spend some time with various animated series/movies but my time's pretty limited and stuff I want to watch lately has grown scarce. I have about 3-5 hours a day of just free time to spend, so that's pretty much my gaming time.
Post by: Hero_of_time113 on May 07, 2010, 12:42:42 AM
You should space your games out, like, with hobbies.
No amount of spacing games out could have made Fragile enjoyable, and I do try to spend some time with various animated series/movies but my time's pretty limited and stuff I want to watch lately has grown scarce. I have about 3-5 hours a day of just free time to spend, so that's pretty much my gaming time.
I agree, I have almost NO free time these days, and I don't think I would recommend this to somebody who is short on time like me. It took me like 3 weeks to beat this 10 hour game. XP
Post by: mac<censored> on May 16, 2010, 07:39:36 PM
I can't believe that this game came out in Japan only last year, because it plays and feels like a Wii launch game from the crappy controls to the lack of depth and pointless mini-games. I just completed (I guess) the section with Crow at the amusement park
Hmm, it's an unfortunate place to give up, since by far the best parts of the game start to come immediately after that (including an area where the fighting is actually fun).
It's clearly a flawed game, but there are much better bits than the amusement park...
Post by: broodwars on May 16, 2010, 07:44:59 PM
I can't believe that this game came out in Japan only last year, because it plays and feels like a Wii launch game from the crappy controls to the lack of depth and pointless mini-games. I just completed (I guess) the section with Crow at the amusement park
Hmm, it's an unfortunate place to give up, since by far the best parts of the game start to come immediately after that (including an area where the fighting is actually fun).
It's clearly a flawed game, but there are much better bits than the amusement park...
Actually, if you had looked a fair way further, you'd have seen I got as far as the Dam before quitting. ;)
