Topic: Mistwalker's "The Last Story" out in NA via XSEED!

[Caliban]

Seas of Arcadia? Yes, please.

[Tobli]

I am pretty excited that the Wii is finally getting some rpg action.

Lost Odyssey Disc 1 & 2 were superb, but it lost some steam after that, and the combat system could use some ooomph.

I think so far practically all HD jRPGs were garbage

[Stogi]

Good God! Did Miyazaki draw those cause they look good enough to be in one of his movies!

[broodwars]

Good God! Did Miyazaki draw those cause they look good enough to be in one of his movies!

No, if Miyazaki drew them the vehicles would be crazier and there would be a grand total of 5 different character designs in the game. 

[BlackNMild2k1]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/slsj/column/#5



http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/02/last_story_blog_update/

[Stogi]

Seriously, why haven't people other than Capcom with Okami, tried to make a game look exactly like a painting?

[broodwars]

Seriously, why haven't people other than Capcom with Okami, tried to make a game look exactly like a painting?

Ubisoft did as well with Prince of Persia (2008), and the game is pretty graphically amazing.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Everyone take a deep breath and then exhale a huge sigh of relief.....
The Last Story is NOT a Final Fantasy Rehash. I just want to make that clear

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/06/sakaguchi_last_story_ff_rehash/

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

It's not a Final Rehash.  It's the First of Many Rehash.

[Peachylala]

Seriously, why haven't people other than Capcom with Okami, tried to make a game look exactly like a painting?

Ubisoft did as well with Prince of Persia (2008), and the game is pretty graphically amazing.

It didn't help the fact that it was kind of boring.

It's not a Final Rehash.  It's the First of Many Rehash.

Will it sell better then Final Fantasy X HD?

[broodwars]

It's not a Final Rehash.  It's the First of Many Rehash.

Will it sell better then Final Fantasy X HD?

Maybe in Japan, but not in North America.

[noname2200]

Seriously, why haven't people other than Capcom with Okami, tried to make a game look exactly like a painting?

Muramasa?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Okami is like a painting covered in century-old dust.

Fragile Dreams is actually very representative of its promo art.

[BlackNMild2k1]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/slsj/column/#6



large version: http://i42.tinypic.com/takcav.jpg

[KDR_11k]

Seriously, why haven't people other than Capcom with Okami, tried to make a game look exactly like a painting?

Because people don't want to buy games that look like paintings.

[noname2200]

Seriously, why haven't people other than Capcom with Okami, tried to make a game look exactly like a painting?

Because people don't want to buy games that look like paintings.

 

[Adrock]

This game will probably be a day one purchase for me. It's been a while since I bought a new RPG (I'm not counting Chrono Trigger on DS). The last one I remember buying is Skies of Arcadia Legends. Yeah, I know.....

I want to support these kinds of games lest developers stop making them on the Wii almost immediately after they started releasing them. Not that me purchasing the game will stop them, but it can't hurt. Also, The Last Story is the first RPG to remind me of Final Fantasy IX since Final Fantasy IX which was the last Final Fantasy released before the series became Star Wars. That's based on artwork alone which isn't much of a basis but the game does seem to be more medieval than sci-fi.

Oh, by the way, sweet tiger.......

[broodwars]

Also, The Last Story is the first RPG to remind me of Final Fantasy IX since Final Fantasy IX which was the last Final Fantasy released before the series became Star Wars. That's based on artwork alone which isn't much of a basis but the game does seem to be more medieval than sci-fi.

Oh, by the way, sweet tiger.......

Actually, Final Fantasy has had Star Wars similarities since all the way back to FF II (Japan), and really stepped up the Sci-Fi angle with FF VII and especially FF VIII.  FF IX and X reversed course with their medieval and tropical themes.  The next ones that went back in that Sci-Fi direction were FF XII and XIII.

[Stratos]

Based on art style alone 12 actually struck me as more of a hybrid sci-fi/medieval look. 10's tropical theme just made me think of kingdom hearts because you started out on that island in that game.

[Adrock]

Actually, Final Fantasy has had Star Wars similarities since all the way back to FF II (Japan), and really stepped up the Sci-Fi angle with FF VII and especially FF VIII.  FF IX and X reversed course with their medieval and tropical themes.  The next ones that went back in that Sci-Fi direction were FF XII and XIII.

I was joking.... but yes, I am aware. I've played every single game in the system besides XI (which I don't count) and XIII (which I haven't gotten around to yet). All Final Fantasy games have some sci-fi elements. I just prefer the more medieval ones. FFVI is my favorite and FFIX reminded of the pre-FFVII titles (which was the whole point).

[BlackNMild2k1]

The Last Story seems to be near completion, so hopefully that means screens incoming at E3.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/13/last_story_final_stages/

"Recently, I often end up waking up at 5:00. Is it jet lag? Or am I on edge because LS is approaching completion?"

"Last Story's development is at long last in the final stages. The feeling of tension is pleasant."

[noname2200]

The Last Story seems to be near completion, so hopefully that means screens incoming at E3.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/13/last_story_final_stages/

"Recently, I often end up waking up at 5:00. Is it jet lag? Or am I on edge because LS is approaching completion?"

"Last Story's development is at long last in the final stages. The feeling of tension is pleasant."

I wonder if Sakaguchi's doing all this tweeting and blogging because he's trying to generate interest in the title, or if he genuinely wants to talk about the game but is being muzzled by Nintendo.

[broodwars]

The Last Story seems to be near completion, so hopefully that means screens incoming at E3.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/13/last_story_final_stages/

"Recently, I often end up waking up at 5:00. Is it jet lag? Or am I on edge because LS is approaching completion?"

"Last Story's development is at long last in the final stages. The feeling of tension is pleasant."

Once again, I've been burned by too many developers (especially on Wii) who just like to hype their games to kingdom come without anything to show for it.  Put up or shut up.  If you want us to get excited for your game, Sakaguchi, show us actual in-game screenshots or movies.  Otherwise, shut the hell up and wait for E3, where this game will probably get at least some sort or reveal.

[Adrock]

If I recall correctly, Nintendo filed the patent to The Last Story last year so they either own the IP or share it with Mistwalker. I'm sure they're not going to release it unless it's done right. Nintendo is publishing this game themselves afterall.

[Peachylala]

I'm sure they're not going to release it unless it's done right. Nintendo is publishing this game themselves afterall.

Fatal Frame IV, how tragic your fate is.