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Title: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on November 04, 2014, 08:30:16 PM
I was able to get the game on release, but I've only put about five hours into it. I chose the Paladin as my first life, and I've been defeating cute monsters, fulfilling tasks, beefing up my gear, and enjoying the game immensely. It's part RPG, part Animal Crossing, all fun.
Did anyone pick this up?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Khushrenada on November 04, 2014, 08:33:17 PM
I've been on the fence about it. It hasn't really been on my radar but I keep hearing such good things about it. However, Smash Bros. 3DS is still taking up my time along with fall TV that I've put off worrying about getting this anytime soon. It's something I could see myself buying a year from now. No urgency to play it.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on November 04, 2014, 08:46:25 PM
Yeah, I'm still doing All-Star for some characters. That's actually what I was doing this evening! hehe
I hope to play more Fantasy Life soon, but I have other games I have to cover first. :(
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 04, 2014, 10:57:24 PM
Yeah, I bought this on release and it's pretty much the only game I've played since then. Unfortunately, that also means that I'm way ahead, but, I'd still be up for multiplayer for anyone who would like it. I can use weak weapons or something if that would be preferable. I also plan to buy the DLC though so I may not be able to play with non-DLC people for much longer.
Screw Smash Bros, this will probably be my game of the year!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Ceric on November 05, 2014, 01:19:49 PM
Yes.
I'm frustrated that they are putting artificial roadblocks in my way to becoming a fish expert and how they trolled me by showing me the Lord Fish in a story area I could not get back to that day.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Ceric on November 06, 2014, 01:43:16 PM
Seriously enough... I just found out the reason that I couldn't fish in Lava Cave was that I needed to defeat enemies to bring down the barriers... I'm a Fisherman not a Soldier... I'm level 15 and I only have a Dagger skill of 2...
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on November 07, 2014, 01:51:55 AM
I'll probably pick it up in December. I have less game money due to some extra expenses and a planned vacation.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 07, 2014, 04:27:17 PM
Seriously enough... I just found out the reason that I couldn't fish in Lava Cave was that I needed to defeat enemies to bring down the barriers... I'm a Fisherman not a Soldier... I'm level 15 and I only have a Dagger skill of 2...
I could help out, I'm a proficient wizard so I can battle enemies and also heal you to protect you.
Seriously enough... I just found out the reason that I couldn't fish in Lava Cave was that I needed to defeat enemies to bring down the barriers... I'm a Fisherman not a Soldier... I'm level 15 and I only have a Dagger skill of 2...
I could help out, I'm a proficient wizard so I can battle enemies and also heal you to protect you.
That be fun. I finally got to a place in the story where I can get my allies and my general strategy has been little hits of opportunity and a lot of hiding behind meat shields. Which let me finally get my Lava fish except for the Lord fish in Lava area.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on November 20, 2014, 04:36:52 PM
I'd love to try out the online. I'll need to for my review.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 20, 2014, 06:11:30 PM
I'd love to try out the online. I'll need to for my review.
Would you like to figure out a time to play?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on November 20, 2014, 08:03:13 PM
Sure! I'll have most of the weekend free. I'm in the CST (GMT -6) time zone.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 21, 2014, 07:17:58 PM
Oh yeah, forgot about timezones, I'm in EST. This coming Sunday would work for me, say, around 8 PM your time?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on November 21, 2014, 11:36:24 PM
I'm seeing a friend on Sunday, but I don't think it'll go into the evening. That should be fine, though, Mop it up! I'll keep you posted, regardless!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 22, 2014, 05:10:19 PM
Ah, I could swing later in the evening/night, but I couldn't do earlier.
The in-game text chat is kinda sluggish, so do you want to use NWR's chat or something?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on November 24, 2014, 05:58:04 PM
Sorry for being MIA last night, Mop it up! I fell asleep for a nap around 6:00 pm and didn't wake up again until midnight! :Q
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 24, 2014, 07:57:22 PM
Hee hee, that's quite some nap!
Well, this week will be busy with holiday stuff, but if you want to try again tomorrow (Tuesday) around the same time, that would probably be the only day this week that I could make it. Unless you actually do want to play at midnight sometime, because I'm an insomniac so I'm usually up then anyway.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on November 26, 2014, 11:18:45 PM
Gah! I keep missing these messages! :'(
(I'm not really frustrated, I just hope I'm not annoying you.)
Anyway, we can do something around midnight perhaps this weekend. I stay up pretty late when I'm on holiday.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: conurebleu on November 27, 2014, 09:04:04 AM
I got it! But I still have other games to play..always that. Right now I'm onto finishing extra content on LaytonXWright games, then I'm on Pokémon Omega Ruby.
Every 3DS games I have left are monsters (40-50h plus of gameplay) How is Fantasy life situated in term of hours of gameplay?
Important : I'm not a completionist
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 30, 2014, 02:56:49 PM
Every 3DS games I have left are monsters (40-50h plus of gameplay) How is Fantasy life situated in term of hours of gameplay?
It depends on what are your goals for the game. If all you're looking to do is complete the story, that'll be around 10 hours. If you want to max out your starting Life and complete all its challenges, add another 10-20, depending on which Life you chose. If you want to max all twelve Lives, you're definitely looking at over 100 hours. And that's before I even mention the side quests and other things.
There is also a DLC pack for the game that adds a new area, two story chapters, more challenges for each Life, raises the level caps, and adds a few other odds and ends.
Gah! I keep missing these messages! :'( (I'm not really frustrated, I just hope I'm not annoying you.) Anyway, we can do something around midnight perhaps this weekend. I stay up pretty late when I'm on holiday.
Nah it's all right mate, I know things happen. Especially about the holidays. I can sometimes be flaky myself, so I don't get bothered if someone else does it. Keep me posted!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on November 30, 2014, 03:06:44 PM
I think I might get this in December if I can. We'll see how things go.
No one I normally play Monster Hunter with seems interested in playing now so I may just need to move on to this.
How much does the DLC cost?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on November 30, 2014, 03:11:17 PM
Yeah, sorry mate, but after playing MH3 on both Wii and Wii U, I've had enough of that game.
DLC is $8.99. It is already on the cartridge so the size is 2 blocks. The really sucky thing about the DLC though is that if you have it, you can't play online with people who don't have it, and vice versa.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 09, 2014, 05:37:34 PM
My friend and I have decided that we're going to get the DLC by the end of the year. If anyone who doesn't plan on getting it still wants to play, we'd better do so soon!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on December 10, 2014, 12:36:37 AM
My friend and I have decided that we're going to get the DLC by the end of the year. If anyone who doesn't plan on getting it still wants to play, we'd better do so soon!
I am free during evenings, save for this Wednesday (12/10).
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 10, 2014, 05:54:14 PM
Do you want to try tomorrow (Thursday) after 9 PM EST or so?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on December 10, 2014, 11:47:38 PM
Sure. Remind me with a PM in case I'm not on NWR at that time. I'll get a notification in my email. We can use chat, as you recommended. I've never used the NWR chat client, but I'm guessing it's not that difficult to understanding.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 12, 2014, 08:35:11 PM
Hm, I'm starting to wonder if you exist or if you're just a forum urban legend!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 15, 2014, 06:03:28 PM
Would you like to try again sometime this week?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on December 15, 2014, 06:09:10 PM
Sorry, Mop it up. I'm on a new medication, and it tends to knock me out after I take it. Still, there's no excuse for standing you up twice now, so I'll understand if you're annoyed! This weekend would actually work if you're still interested.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on December 15, 2014, 07:07:37 PM
At least this will get me off of the stand-up **** list for a short bit!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on December 15, 2014, 10:37:30 PM
At least this will get me off of the stand-up **** list for a short bit!
I intentionally stood Mop it up twice so I would take the title from you. ;)
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 16, 2014, 05:46:09 PM
Nah, it's fine mate, I know life can interfere. If you were a contractor or something like that, then it would be annoying, but it's just a videogame. ;)
Since we're nearing the holidays then I'm not sure when I might be available this weekend, so I'll report back later with a time suggestion. It'd probably be sometime late in the day, most likely.
At least this will get me off of the stand-up **** list for a short bit!
I'm still waiting for that stuffed-crust pizza I ordered.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on December 16, 2014, 09:00:08 PM
First order I ate it on the way so gave up the trip. It's a long drive to your house.
Second time I think you gave me the wrong address because I ended up in Mexico. I ate your pizza then because that was a long trip.
Recently the weather has held me up in traffic...so I ate your pizza while I sit in traffic.
Now I think you are just prank calling me and I ask why am I still taking orders from a pink, egg spitting dinosaur-like creature who tries to pay me in gold coins and mushrooms. I don't even work at Pizza Hut anymore and I am still making and taking these pizzas!
And worst of all it is causing my waistline to grow with all of these un-deliverable pizzas.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Khushrenada on December 17, 2014, 01:27:00 PM
Don't forget the times I mugged you and ate the pizza! I don't know if it was Mop it up's pizza but I did it like 30 times so I figured at least one would be hers.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on December 17, 2014, 05:32:42 PM
So that was why my head always hurt and I woke up in a random alley!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Khushrenada on December 17, 2014, 07:16:18 PM
Yep yep. You always thought it was caused by exhaustion from all the time spent trying to deliver all those pizzas to Mop it up.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on December 17, 2014, 11:09:43 PM
This is a major plot twist, so sit down and put your seat belts on.
I own the pizza chain Stratos is employed by. It was me, Austin. It was me all along.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Khushrenada on December 18, 2014, 10:51:12 AM
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 19, 2014, 07:37:04 PM
Hm, well I know I can do Saturday at 11 PM EST, that's the "safe" time. What do you say to that? If not, I'll have to give shorter notice when I pick a time.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 21, 2014, 04:47:01 PM
I saw you playing from my friend's list last night. I popped in the game to see if I could send you a message, but you didn't have Ally Mode turned on. :(
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on December 21, 2014, 10:41:16 PM
I saw you playing from my friend's list last night. I popped in the game to see if I could send you a message, but you didn't have Ally Mode turned on. :(
I didn't even know what that was until I looked it up, but at the same time I was progressing through the story anyhow.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: BiteThePillow on December 22, 2014, 10:46:38 AM
I haven't yet. Still waiting to see what's under the tree this year before I make any purchases. How's the multiplayer aspect? Can you connect with friends online and have a reasonable enjoyable time?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 26, 2014, 09:21:24 PM
I didn't even know what that was until I looked it up, but at the same time I was progressing through the story anyhow.
Ah, I think someone in the game explains Ally Mode, maybe someone in the guild office. It's an icon on the touch screen that you can tap to turn on. But make sure you add me as an ally within the game!
Do you want to try again on Sunday at 10 PM or so (or later)?
How's the multiplayer aspect? Can you connect with friends online and have a reasonable enjoyable time?
I pretty much play only online, except when I had to play offline to advance the story.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Triforce Hermit on December 27, 2014, 11:49:02 AM
Just got this game. I hate how I have to continue the story to do anything because I just want to kill things, but I like it so far. Want to dig into the multiplayer eventually and get the DLC.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on December 27, 2014, 05:43:29 PM
Don't worry, the story is pretty short. Want to add me? 4038-6104-5683 if you do.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Triforce Hermit on December 27, 2014, 07:13:12 PM
So much dialogue in this game. Like Skyward Sword tutorial dialogue. Its painful....
Sure, I'll add you. My friend code is 3050-7715-3443.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on January 02, 2015, 07:05:56 PM
I didn't even know what that was until I looked it up, but at the same time I was progressing through the story anyhow.
You didn't respond to my last message here, does that mean I should just give up?
...Am I being pranked? ;)
No, I just forgot about this topic and was busy with holiday/end of year stuff.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Ian Sane on January 05, 2015, 03:33:12 PM
So I got this for Christmas. Got some other games too but this is the only one I've played yet because it's pretty awesome. It reminds me of Animal Crossing except that it has more goals and conflict which fits my gaming tastes better. I like having a little direction.
It does feel like the first game in a series though, in that it has some rough stuff that you figure will be addressed in sequels. I'm tackling all the jobs at once and it's a real pain to have to return to the guild office to switch jobs. It would be nice to be able to do that on the fly. Or alternatively make it so I don't need to do so. Right now the game will give me a challenges to complete like "kill five slimes in the magic cave" but it states "as a paladin" or "as a hunter" so I have to have the right job. So if I go through the area and kill five slimes with a different job it doesn't count towards the challenge. Every area has its enemies split up among the jobs so if I have to revisit the area multiple times to defeat the specific enemies it wants for the job. If I have the licence for that job shouldn't that count? Once I have a wizard licence aren't I always a wizard even if I'm spending time as a miner? Oh I need the wizard's robe on or it doesn't count?
But overall the game is a lot of fun and part of me wonders if my method of play isn't the "right" way to play in the first place and if I just stuck to one job for a long time I wouldn't notice this one mechanic I don't care for.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on January 05, 2015, 08:12:02 PM
So I got this for Christmas. Got some other games too but this is the only one I've played yet because it's pretty awesome.
Wow, that's pretty surprising. The nice thing about this game is that you can play at your own pace and do whatever you feel like doing at the time, so I wouldn't say there is a right or wrong way to play. But it probably would be a better idea to focus on one Life for a while instead of switching around a lot. Do you perchance have any interest in the online multiplayer?
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on January 05, 2015, 08:14:05 PM
I am very much on the fence with this game since I have some extra Christmas cash. If anyone sees a sale let me know.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on January 05, 2015, 08:15:30 PM
What makes you on the fence? Perhaps we can convince you!
I don't know if there will be deals, I think the game has a low print run.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on January 05, 2015, 10:23:36 PM
Don't scare me like that! It might make me buy it sooner. I'm on the fence because I need to keep some money aside for the New 3DS XL along with Majora, Monster Hunter 4 and Xenoblade. I'm hoping for a N3DSXL bundle and need enough money to get it.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Khushrenada on January 05, 2015, 10:49:46 PM
I bought the last three copies at my local Toys R Us. I'm now selling them at high jacked up prices under the username Unclebob to make a fortune while UB takes the blame. Gaze in awe at my brilliance.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Ceric on January 05, 2015, 11:08:44 PM
Don't scare me like that! It might make me buy it sooner. I'm on the fence because I need to keep some money aside for the New 3DS XL along with Majora, Monster Hunter 4 and Xenoblade. I'm hoping for a N3DSXL bundle and need enough money to get it.
I hope they come out of the gate with a MonHan New 3DS Whichever Bundle.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Stratos on January 05, 2015, 11:46:28 PM
I'm hoping for it too because the system looks beautiful. But I'll take a Majora's Mask system as well. Really, this is a year I am excited for 3DS. It seems the most exciting Wii U games are from 2014.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on January 06, 2015, 11:38:04 AM
No, I just forgot about this topic and was busy with holiday/end of year stuff.
Hee hee, I figured. Would you like to try again then? Perhaps you should suggest a day this time.
I'm free most nights. It's just sometimes I get too involved in another game or the offline mode of another. Or I go the gym since it's nice and quiet after 10 pm for the most part.
Definitely PM me though. I don't keep track of the topics I post in, as bad as that is of me!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on January 07, 2015, 10:10:36 PM
I don't really see a point in getting a NEW 3DS if you have one that works fine. Save your money and get this game and Xenoblade on Wii. Before it disappears!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on January 08, 2015, 05:18:59 PM
It took ten minutes to beat down the Lord of the Dead dinosaur, and I forgot to be a mercenary when doing it. haha
Oh, well. It was fun. I'll be stronger next time to make it go faster!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on January 09, 2015, 07:33:31 PM
Boy, Phil, the game has never been as challenging as it was last night! Not sure if I was really helping, but at least I tried, and gained some levels. This is actually my second character I created to play with online peeps, but then I never ended up playing that much, probably also due to holidays and such, so I didn't get that far.
Maybe next time, things'll be better!
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on January 11, 2015, 10:55:30 PM
Oh, you were fine!
Today I crossed the 40 hour mark. I think there's but one chapter of the story to go, but since it's always mostly dialogue and going to and from places, I'm going to deal with that later when I'm up to it. Tonight I have my Mastered class total up to four: Paladin, Archer, Mercenary, and Miner. The former two I reached Hero status and earned some nifty gear. I beat the Napdragon and earned a Paladin Sword. Couldn't beat the Golden or Silver Dragons, but I tried them before I got my new Hero equipment.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Evan_B on January 15, 2015, 10:04:29 PM
I feel like this game is such a struggle. I enjoy completing quests but I absolutely dread the time when I have to progress to the next story event to get to new areas. And the three lives I'm focusing on for their Focus and Dexterity are very hard to progress in themselves. I always feel like I can do or go somewhere and accomplish something when I turn the game on but some long-term goals are just so tedious.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on January 15, 2015, 10:07:26 PM
Is it true that the story can be played without killing anything? I would imagine that's partially true for the Lives that don't have anything to do with combat. '
Anyhow, I play one chapter of the story and then do a lot of extra Life-related content so I don't burn myself out on the game. There's only so much dialogue I can sit through at one time, even if I do find it clever and charming at times.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Triforce Hermit on January 28, 2015, 08:39:26 PM
Okay, I've mastered 5 classes, become a Hero Paladin and Woodcutter too. Defeated the Silver Dragon, but that was as a Mercenary so I will have to do it again. I'm almost lvl 50 so I might get Origin Island soon. I think I'm at the point right before the end of the game. I like this game a lot, but the music is really annoying. Plot kinda reminds me of late NES - early SNES era plots, which is nice.
Anyone have recommendations on what level I should be before I go into Ancient Ruins? I'm wondering if anyone would want to help me go kill the bosses in Ancient Ruins? I haven't touched online yet so I don't know how the quests work. If two Paladins kill a Silver Dragon and cash it in, do both of them have the quest clear or just the host? Yeah, lot of questions :P: :
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on January 29, 2015, 07:42:44 PM
It depends on the way the quest is worded. If the quest just involves defeating a monster, then all paladin players in that area would get credit for the kill and the quest. If the quest requires turning in a bounty to complete, then only the player who turns in the bounty will complete the quest.
If you can already defeat the silver dragon or other bosses in that general area, you would probably be able to handle the ancient ruins as well.
I would volunteer to help you out, but unfortunately I have now gotten the DLC so I can no longer play with non-DLC players. I'd only be able to help if you downloaded the DLC first. And if you don't mind that I'm twice your level, though if that's an issue I could just equip weak gear.
Is it true that the story can be played without killing anything? I would imagine that's partially true for the Lives that don't have anything to do with combat.
I believe the main story can be, yes. The times where enemies are part of the story, Butterfly asks in some form whether or not you want to fight. And if you choose not to, you really won't have to fight.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Ian Sane on April 07, 2015, 01:27:51 PM
So the sequel just got announced... and it's a goddamn fucking phone game. ****! "Hey all you 3DS owners who bought our game. Go **** yourselves, we want cellphone rube money."
I voted with my wallet and lost.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on April 07, 2015, 03:38:18 PM
That's why you shouldn't "vote with your dollars" and instead just buy what you want.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Phil on April 07, 2015, 04:07:10 PM
Fantasy Life 2 looks like a really bad version of the 3DS game with town management with a "2" attached to it to make it seem greater than it actually is.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Khushrenada on April 07, 2015, 04:17:48 PM
That's why you shouldn't "vote with your dollars" and instead just buy what you want.
Truth. That's why I hate that argument. The only way that makes a difference is if you can get like 1,000,000 people to work with you in what you buy or don't buy and even then, you have to clearly show and articulate to whoever it is you are buying or withholding purchases from what you are doing and why to get the right message across.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Ian Sane on April 07, 2015, 04:49:12 PM
That's why you shouldn't "vote with your dollars" and instead just buy what you want.
I did just buy what I want. I bought a game that interested me, thought it was really good and looked forward to the sequel. Just the sheer fact that this is "Fantasy Life 2" suggests that Fantasy Life 1 was a fairly successful game. So then they put it's sequel on a completely different format? How often does that happen? Valkyria Chronicles and Bayonetta are two I can think of like that and both got some major backlash (but at least Bayonetta 2's case Nintendo footed the bill to create the game that was not going to get made otherwise).
The logic is pretty goofy. The 3DS is for gamers that want MORE from portable gaming than what a phone can provide. So in theory they're casting away most of their existing audience for one for which "Fantasy Life" has no real value. Or did the game not do that well and Level 5 figures that the IP will find an audience on phones? But then why call it "Fantasy Life 2" if you're going for a new audience that won't know the first game?
Is this something I'm going to have worry about with Japanese games from now on? Level 5 was one of the most consistently talented devs in the post-2006 "Japanese devs all went crazy at the same time" gaming landscape.
I can't lie - I hope Fantasy Life 2 for mobile is a colossal financial failure.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: Mop it up on April 07, 2015, 07:58:28 PM
Yeah, I heard about this too, it's a bummer. Oh well, at least the game doesn't look like anything I'd want.
Title: Re: Did anyone else buy Fantasy Life?
Post by: SgtFlowers on April 07, 2015, 10:59:54 PM
well at the very least Fantasy Life is a fantastic game with hours of content to hold you over the sequel. I wouldn't pay much attention to the second one unless its enjoyable in some capacity. Also If it makes anyone feel better, Fantasy Life itself went through two different stages of metamorphoses to produce what we got currently, wonder if thats a possibility for this new one.
