Post by: Bishman on August 14, 2003, 09:00:29 PM
Suzuki-san, we know that Virtua Fighter Quest features the cast of the VF series, can you tell us anything more about Virtua Fighter Quest at the moment?
Yu Suzuki: Well, in Virtua Fighter 4 it's realistic figures - the ratio of the size of the head to the body, is one eight. But for Virtua Fighter Quest, we're making it one to five [smiles]. There will be some RPG elements, but when it's finished it might be a little closer to an adventure game. We only started the planning stages last summer so I'm not really sure how it'll turn out yet!
and....
You seem like a very happy guy, why such a violent game like Shinobi? And is there going to be a Skies of Arcadia sequel?
Noriyoshi Oba: I don't think it's such a violent game! [laughs] The Skies of Arcadia sequel is in the planning stages at the moment.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 14, 2003, 09:10:08 PM
Post by: ThePerm on August 14, 2003, 09:15:55 PM
Post by: anubis6789 on August 14, 2003, 10:16:26 PM
Anyway I wonder if they are going to bring back Taka the sumo, He was one of my best characters.
Post by: PIAC on August 14, 2003, 11:30:17 PM
yes! im upto about 50 hours in skies, and still haven't finnished it so a sequel (it better come out here >=|) would be perfect!
Post by: >X< Kitten >X< on August 15, 2003, 05:27:26 AM
I've played 76 hours and I'm still not done!
Post by: Michael8983 on August 15, 2003, 06:53:24 AM
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Post by: BlkPaladin on August 15, 2003, 10:16:28 AM
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 15, 2003, 10:19:09 AM
Post by: Caliban on August 15, 2003, 12:18:19 PM
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Originally posted by: Grey Ninja
I want to buy it before I finish it. At the moment I am unwilling to pay shipping costs involved with getting it. But maybe in another month that will be remedied.
Why don't you buy it from amazon.ca. They have two new sections: Computer & Videogames, Software. Unfortunately Skies of Arcadia is priced at $79.99. BTW you have free shipping on purchases above $39.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 15, 2003, 01:00:42 PM
That's news to me. I will definately be buying it from them then.The problem is that I am moving soon, and I am not sure if it would get here before I moved. I am not really sure that I want to pay $80 at the moment either though. Besides, I might be leaving my TV behind, and it might take me a while to get a new one.
Post by: >X< Kitten >X< on August 16, 2003, 07:21:38 AM
I ordered from Amazon.ca for the first time last month. If you choose to get free shipping, you'll wait a long time for your game. I ordered Skies of Arcadia on July 16th and got it August 11th. If I would have known, I would have choose a different shipment plan. It would have cost a little more, but it would have been worth it.
Post by: Bloodworth on August 16, 2003, 08:14:00 AM
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 16, 2003, 08:49:57 AM
I've played 76 hours and I'm still not done!"
Holy $#!t- 76 hours? I've been playing for like 10 hours or so and I can't get past that guy who burns down the forest.
Post by: >X< Kitten >X< on August 16, 2003, 02:24:49 PM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 16, 2003, 04:28:08 PM
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Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
"PIAC,
I've played 76 hours and I'm still not done!"
Holy $#!t- 76 hours? I've been playing for like 10 hours or so and I can't get past that guy who burns down the forest.
I've only played about 30 minutes. I guess I've got a ways to go. huh?
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on August 17, 2003, 12:26:03 AM
Ninja - why don't you order it from DVDBoxOffice.com? It's CAD$70.95 and free shipping.
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 17, 2003, 04:40:43 PM
40 hours is still a long time- last major RPG I beat ran me about 30 hours. Then again, I breezed through that because I couldn't beat a particular boss (mini boss, actually
) and leveled up all my character 10 levels. That tree burning guy is still giving me trouble. Either I'm just not good at RPG battles or my characters's levels are too low.
Post by: PIAC on August 17, 2003, 05:24:33 PM
Post by: Molobert on August 17, 2003, 07:02:41 PM
Post by: Don'tHate742 on August 18, 2003, 03:31:15 PM
I've been playing for about 52 hrs but....
SPOILERS*
I just got the ability to fly under islands, recently got my Island and crew, and battled it out with the imposters for a bounty.....so I probably have a ways to go, right?
END SPOILERS*
yep there you have it. I love RPGS.....
Post by: >X< Kitten >X< on August 19, 2003, 04:02:59 AM
I had 104 hours on that file, but it was probably just 70 hours or so. Oh and Molobert? I played 12 hours straight the first time I rented Skies
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 19, 2003, 11:43:07 AM
I don't know anybody who plays RPG's that extensively. I know one guy who liked to look in the barrels all the time in Breath of Fire, and I do enjoy getting all the Djinni in Golden Sun, but never have I met anyone who actually COMPLETES RPG's 100%. You've risen up a great deal on my respect-o-meter. And I still can't even beat that damn tree burner! 
I bet I've got one of the longest gaming marathons, though- 18 hours straight for both Ocarina of Time and Grandia II.
Post by: >X< Kitten >X< on August 19, 2003, 12:05:34 PM
I would most likely fall alseep.Yes I do complete all games 100% (Well at least I try...renting becomes a problem here but the games I buy are going to be completed at it's fullest.) But I use FAQ's to help me in SOME elements of the game. *Feels the "respect-o-meter" go down again*
As for the battle with De Loco you can't seem to win, well just use the Harpoon Canon as much as you can and heal yourself when you're damaged. I'm sorry but that's all it takes and that's all the help you're going to get from me.
Post by: Cap on August 19, 2003, 12:13:54 PM
Post by: Perfect Cell on August 19, 2003, 12:34:56 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on August 19, 2003, 12:35:45 PM
I really have to get Skies. I adore the graphics. But I have no money, and there are soooooo many games I want for GC and Playstation it's not even funny. It's still 50 bucks too. Which is evil because it's a Dreamcast port that's been out for a while.
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 19, 2003, 12:44:36 PM
I play through some major games with no help from guides at all (like OoT, WW, Shenmue, Eternal Darkness, Ico, etc), but most of the time, especially with RPG's, I regularly consult FAQs, if only for tips on beating bosses. I may have come down on you for calling SMS easy after using a guide, but I use them all the time, including SMS for some secret shines.
Post by: >X< Kitten >X< on August 19, 2003, 01:41:31 PM
I said something about using a FAQ in another thread and then people started calling me a cheater and stuff...Although I never thought using FAQs was really cheating. Using codes is cheating, but getting a littel help isn't...right? RIGHT!?
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 19, 2003, 01:45:03 PM
Post by: Don'tHate742 on August 19, 2003, 08:03:21 PM
Never in RPGs. If I didn't beat it completely, oh well, at least it was me entirely who beat the game. Like I said before I take my time with RPGs. I don't play it to become SUPER POWERFUL, I just play it to enjoy the art and feel of the game. Sure whopping the crap out of a hard boss is funny at times, but I don't usually get the secret powerful weapon that helps in accomplishing that. If I do, its becuase I stumbled apon it or figured out some connection.
I can't believe how many people used the faqs at gamefaqs.com to help them with Metroid and Zelda. I'm not saying its bad, I'm just saying if your using them to actually help you becuase your actually stuck and have nooooo clue what to do......go ahead get kicked started. But then people keep coming back looking for boss weaknesses and stuff before they actually encounter it.....play the game, don't waste the experience with petty answers.
Sorry if I got preachy....
I wonder what style it will be in, cel-shaded fits RPGS quite nicely. Then again, I'd like to see some other method used, I don't know what at the moment. Hopefully something as shocking and as pleasing as XIII (go to ign.com and download the demo if you haven't already).
Post by: KDR_11k on August 19, 2003, 09:14:09 PM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on August 20, 2003, 03:47:53 AM
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I don't use a guide without at least trying, though- the satisfaction of doing something yourself is great. Even so, I don't believe you should sit frustrated with a game to the point of insanity and have the entire thing held up because one part is giving you trouble.
Absolutely right. I try to solve whatever I can, but sometimes you dont have the time/will/skills to beat it on your own.
Not all people are videogame freaks and pros.
