It's not like most of "PersonaGAF" is even interested in a Persona game that isn't like 3 or 4.
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ESRB Watch: Persona 2: Eternal Punishment coming to PS3/PSP PSN via PSone classic
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It's not like most of "PersonaGAF" is even interested in a Persona game that isn't like 3 or 4.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
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I'm actually pleased with this turn of events. I'd rather pay $6-$10 to fill out my Persona collection than pay $30 for a slightly better PSP version. Plus, this way gets bonus points for nostalgia (the original P2:EP script was one of the first decent translations Atlus USA did).
buddha0991
Member
Still have issues with PersonaGAF I see
Though you are not wrong with that sadly for the most part
Does being disappointed somehow preclude a person from being reasonable? I think Persona fans should be allowed to be both:
a) bummed that we wont get the sweet PSP release to play.
and
b)relieved that Atlus is doing what they can to keep people happy.
Does anyone know if P4G did well in the states? I wonder if PSP/PSV support feels like straight charity to Atlus these days.
Andrefpvs
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God fucking dammit, you're right, there's absolutely no way they'd release P2:EP PSP after releasing the PS1 Classic. Shit.
Not pleased at all.
I know just the place to put it...
And I won't even be able to do this, because I have an European PSN account. I had dreamed of having a complete Persona Collection page on my Vita... :/
KibblesBits
Member
The only thing people will miss out on is:
Newly remixed music similar to how the IS soundtrack was done.
A finely tuned battle system that improved on P2:ISPSP's system.
A side story featuring Tatsuya exclusively prior to joining the group.
Updated visuals and clear crisp graphics.
Data Transfer from previous game's save file.
No big loss.
Newly remixed music similar to how the IS soundtrack was done.
A finely tuned battle system that improved on P2:ISPSP's system.
A side story featuring Tatsuya exclusively prior to joining the group.
Updated visuals and clear crisp graphics.
Data Transfer from previous game's save file.
No big loss.
D: DESPAIR!!
I'd say Aeana partially wrong, at least. Guess it really depends on if you're referring to gameplay or story.
RedNumberFive
Banned
Great news!
I guess my still sealed PSOne copy will remain sealed.
I guess my still sealed PSOne copy will remain sealed.
No, considering the amount of people posting in the thread, I'd say most of us want this.
Why are you doing this.
buddha0991
Member
Features boss fights with a ton of Eldritch/Lovecraftian enemies that are hardly seen in the series past SMT 1/2
Not localising EP and the Arena region lock in the same year are the opposite of fan-centric. Building trust takes a long time, erasing it takes a second.
If I even get to play this, then I'll really miss the Arranged soundtrack. I hate listening to old school MIDI stuff (With a few exceptions. DKC2 is still glorious).
Me too, buddy.
Me too.
The Arena region lock was likely out of their hand, as stupid of a situation it is for everyone.
graywolf323
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on a similarish note, I believe that the thread on Atlus' forums begging them to bring over the PSP version is one of the largest threads on their entire forum
I don't fully blame Atlus USA for it though, obviously Index is screwing things up for them
but at the same time they have lost one their top PR guy (Aram leaving for Sony) and didn't the president of Atlus USA leave for XSEED? that can't be a good sign
Aww, don't be like that. I'm gonna get this, myself! I'm quite interested in EP!
Fair points all around, but you have people posting as though they have a masters in business, work for Atlus, or both.
Over-presumption - "Atlus could TOTALLY do this! Come on!" - that's unreasonable.
I think one day we'll here about this and the Arena region lock as things on a list of shit that wouldn't have happened if Index hasn't got all corporate.
BassForever
Member
Now I have no reason not to get persona 1 and 2s to complete my collection. Actually I still need to play persona 3 and 4 :X both are sitting on my shelf.
Zippedpinhead
Member
I feel this is a fare compromise and I will welcome it on my vita. I'll own it twice (ps1 disc and digital but that doesn't bother me at all)
michaelius
Banned
Hard to see those fan centric policies from Europe...
KibblesBits
Member
Because while this is an ok compromise, it is not the optimal outcome and people need to know what they are missing out on.
The psp release of EP *is* higher quality product. There is no doubt about it, but for those who face the choice of older product versus nothing at all, or importing and learning a new language potentially, etc... the choice is now clear.
If it makes you feel any better, before EP was picked up for US release I bought IS and EP and played through them in Japanese and learned the language.
I also even wrote a guide with some chick named Dolies on geocities for EP. It was fun.
buddha0991
Member
What's a Europe?
1,401 posts, 47 pages. Wow. That's impressive for a smaller former.
Considering every ArcSystems Works game prior to Persona 4 Arena has the option to use full English voices/text or full Japanese voices/text... I've always assumed that something mandated this for P4A as a result of the partnership, then someone else (Aniplex?) mandated the region lock if they were going to do that.
I really don't think Atlus/Index just did it for more money, but rather their hand being forced. My guess is that Aniplex had a part in this too, given they've got a previous track record for it.
Tizoc
Member
That last part is the one thing that I feel like I'll miss out on =P
Yeah, I definitely think it was something pushed on them and they obviously can't say explicitly what it was. I'm sure they'd love to. The amount of "You fucked me over, Atlus! It's over!" from fans is just showing how fickle some people can be.
graywolf323
Gold Member
don't forget the 63,000+ views
Nice, maybe I was wrong about there probably being some contract problem that inhibited it's release.
And yeah, I would be happy to take the PSP version instead, especially as I have the PS1 disc and the PSP version could iron out localization inconsistencies brought about by P1's hackjob, but this is fantastic for everyone that didn't luck out or get it immediately upon release (it was technically a late Christmas gift for me thanks to delays).
And yeah, I would be happy to take the PSP version instead, especially as I have the PS1 disc and the PSP version could iron out localization inconsistencies brought about by P1's hackjob, but this is fantastic for everyone that didn't luck out or get it immediately upon release (it was technically a late Christmas gift for me thanks to delays).
Nah, but I'm happy this is at least known now. I wrote a PSBlog article about it that will probably go up in a couple weeks, which touches on why the PSP version couldn't happen--and that's a "couldn't," not a "didn't," which is sadly all I'll ever really be able to say. It didn't have anything to do with fears of low sales.
Interesting...
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Oooh, the plot thickens.
Crazy........
SpaceBridge
Member
Licensing issues?
Edit: never mind, you can't say.
Well there you go, Atlus still cares. Unless you live in EU.
buddha0991
Member
It actually annoys me way more knowing that there IS a reason but we will not know it, lol.
YOU CALLIN' ME FICKLE?
Final nail in the coffin.
Whelp.
Guess it's time to turn to EBay for that Arrange CD then. Man, this is really disappointing.
KibblesBits
Member
I blame Elisha LaVerne! J/K
The plus side to this is that the Persona series seems to be doing well, and game companies love to do remakes. Wait a few years until some point where some of these issues have been resolved and maybe we'll see another Persona 2 release for some future console. In the mean time fans can try out the PS1 original.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Frankly, I'd be shocked if it was anything that couldn't be summarized as "Index is a pack of idiots who have their heads so far up their collective, xenophobic assholes that they make Zynga look downright smart."
Andrefpvs
Member
Please, please, consider releasing this on EU PSN as a PS1 import, since you guys publish to EU PSN.
Also, thanks for killing the last bit of hope for EP PSP I had, I feel like I can let go now.
But please try to at least release this on EU PSN
SpaceBridge
Member
What evidence is there of this?
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Index.
Europe exists. We have money. You like money right?
buddha0991
Member
Is Patcher the Anti-you? Is he your Shadow?
Hmm...too bad Innocent Sin isn't playable on PS3.
Just looked up Eternal Punishment PSP's OST...wow the Map I theme is awesome.
Just looked up Eternal Punishment PSP's OST...wow the Map I theme is awesome.
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