Post by: Artimus on September 28, 2005, 04:32:30 PM
http://ds.ign.com/articles/654/654401p1.html
It's huge to have a big Square game coming to DS and not PSP!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 28, 2005, 05:09:13 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 28, 2005, 05:52:34 PM
Post by: Djunknown on September 28, 2005, 05:59:11 PM
FF3? You mean it still exists? There's been no news since they announced it. But I guess better to have no news than an announcement saying its canceled?
I can imagine the ring inventory system [theoretically] optimized on the DS thanks to the touchscreen. Any other possible innovations make drool. Its getting pretty hard for me to deny the DS much longer. It calls to me even now...
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 29, 2005, 05:33:41 AM
This could be used for the entire single game...
Could also be used for:
RPG verse battles. Battle turn based battles with your 4 teams. That could be a blast.
Post by: therat on September 30, 2005, 03:49:36 AM
Post by: Djunknown on October 03, 2005, 06:03:24 PM
Now with that out of the wayupdate!
Sounds like an interesting line-up. Though they say:
"this talented production unit apparently has a long project ahead of it, as Square Enix isn't planning a Japanese release for Children of Mana until Winter of 2006!"
Looks we got some waiting to do... [how 'bout some SD3 to keep us occupied...]
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 03, 2005, 07:11:03 PM
Post by: Artimus on October 03, 2005, 07:15:53 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 03, 2005, 07:36:07 PM
Post by: Mario on October 04, 2005, 04:51:13 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Final Fantasy 3 isn't big enough for you?
Final Fantasy 3 DS doesn't exist Bill.
Post by: Artimus on October 04, 2005, 05:02:57 AM
Post by: Mario on October 04, 2005, 05:20:37 AM
Post by: anubis6789 on October 04, 2005, 08:24:12 PM
Actually I think it is more a wish than a feeling, but still.
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 05, 2005, 05:07:06 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 05, 2005, 05:16:55 AM
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Originally posted by: MarioQuote
Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Final Fantasy 3 isn't big enough for you?
Final Fantasy 3 DS doesn't exist Bill.
Aha, completely owned... ^_^
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 05, 2005, 05:18:36 AM
Post by: Mario on October 05, 2005, 05:28:28 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill AurionQuote
Originally posted by: MarioQuote
Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Final Fantasy 3 isn't big enough for you?
Final Fantasy 3 DS doesn't exist Bill.
Aha, completely owned... ^_^
More like YOU don't exist! It exists NOW but it didn't then >=O
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 05, 2005, 05:28:38 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 05, 2005, 05:32:16 AM
Post by: Chozo Ghost on October 30, 2006, 06:07:19 PM
Who all is going to get it? I know I am.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on October 31, 2006, 03:49:19 AM
Post by: Shecky on November 01, 2006, 07:11:43 PM
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2006, 08:41:42 PM
Oh, and bouncing enemies.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 02, 2006, 11:24:24 AM
SD3 had 6 characters/weapon types.
SD3 had a sizeable overworld that connected the dungeons, like SoM.
Skware just broke the formula once again. I CAN'T TRUST THESE PEOPLE WITH THE TASK OF MAKING GOOD GAMES, CAN I.
Post by: Kairon on November 02, 2006, 09:22:51 PM
Oh, but I haven't read any in-depth reviews on this game, even though I'm getting it soon...
...omg...what am I thinking?!?!?!
Anyways, I could be wrong on the number of weapon types or something! (Didn't SoM have 8 weapon types? WAAAAY more impressive) *shrug*
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 05, 2006, 06:46:46 PM
When you play this game, even though you may find it fun, does it put you to sleep?
Everytime I play this game, I find myself being put to sleep regardless of how awake or into the game I may be. Its really weird. I even let a friend borrow the game, and he loves dungeon crawlers, but he said the same thing. Anyone else experience this?
It can't just be the music cause I often turn the volume alway the down and listen to the TV instead, so what is it about this game that seems to knock me out against my will?
Post by: Smash_Brother on December 06, 2006, 06:17:38 AM
The game is so bland and uninspired that there is no theoretical amount of coffee in existence which could keep most of us awake while playing it.
You basically run through the dungeon mashing the same button over and over again. Minimal puzzle solving, minimal challenge from enemies. If you're in trouble, mash the healing item button until you're back to full. Magic is cute but pointless as it takes longer to go off than it takes you to use the flail to knock the enemies away.
My recommendation: avoid this game. It starts cute but rapidly becomes so boring and the story is the same clichéd "end of the world coming unless you children stop it" bullsh*t.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 06, 2006, 07:28:31 AM
*wasted is a strong word against CoM, it deos help on those night when I know I have to get up early and can't seem to goto sleep
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Post by: decoyman on January 15, 2007, 06:59:52 AM
Complaints:
1. No overworld.
2. Dungeons too long.
3. Rewards for long side-quest dungeons often insufficient.
4. Attack magic sucks hardcore. Support magic sucks only slightly less.
5. Touchscreen support is minimal and worthless in most cases.
6. LACK OF WIFI SUPPORT for multiplayer.
7. Small home-base area without enough secrets/changes to keep it interesting for 20+ hours.
8. Overall, story not new or interesting enough.
Praises:
1. Weapons are all very unique and fun to use.
2. Gem system adds strategy and is fun to play with.
3. Characters have good personality, story has some interesting wrinkles Like the Adventurer's Journals.
4. Graphics are great (including beautifully-animated cut scenes).
5. Wrinkle of ricocheting enemies adds some strategy to battle and weapon choice.
By the end, I was at level 72, and had over 200,000 lucre in the bank – there was just nothing to buy anymore. I was outfitted with Dragon everything except hammer, (I found an Altena?? hammer that kicked some butt). At the end, I can say it left something to be desired... what could have eliminated this unfavorable aftertaste, though? More unique weapons and armor? A less-flawed magic system? An overworld? The ability to power-up attacks and rewarding players for playing with a certain weapon (a la SoM)? A more compelling story with less throwaway sidequests? Online multiplayer? I don't know. But any of these would have helped.
Final rating...
3/5.
P.S. – When's a true Secret of Mana successor coming?
