Probably would do worse than a typical anime fantasy RPG. Look how well Quantum Theory did, that was a Japanese made game that tried to look like Gears of War and that was a bomb. If a Japanese company actually dared to try this, it would alienate most of the fans who prefer their RPGs for their imaginative worlds and attractive artwork, and it wouldn't make a dent in the casual marketplace.
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The Last Story is the most successful game in XSEED history
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Probably would do worse than a typical anime fantasy RPG. Look how well Quantum Theory did, that was a Japanese made game that tried to look like Gears of War and that was a bomb. If a Japanese company actually dared to try this, it would alienate most of the fans who prefer their RPGs for their imaginative worlds and attractive artwork, and it wouldn't make a dent in the casual marketplace.
Heart Attack
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Add me to the list that got the game for $8 from Amazon. I think it's a good game, like most of Mistwalkers output, but it's lightyears from Xenoblade Chronicles.
The last couple of months have been great for me. Recent Wii games have gone on clearance such as; Rhtymn Heaven $5-$10, Fortune Street $10-$15, and Last Story $8. I'm still waiting on Kirby's Return to Dreamland to drop.
The last couple of months have been great for me. Recent Wii games have gone on clearance such as; Rhtymn Heaven $5-$10, Fortune Street $10-$15, and Last Story $8. I'm still waiting on Kirby's Return to Dreamland to drop.
SpaceDrake
Member
Raging jingoism in-game and the ability to mass murder minorities, particularly ones with brown skin. That's what it would take, as that's what sells CoD.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Wrong game, the 3DS game is FE13. FE12 is the second DS game (and is a remake of FE3/sequel to Shadow Dragon).
And anyway, the fan translation for that game will be released any day now. There's a thread for it around here somewhere.
He said FE12 not awakening which would be considered 13.
Vermillion
Banned
Well shit. They would lower the price a week after I buy the bloody game, wouldn't they?
How am I going to get rid of it after I beat it now (you know, so I can buy a Wii U game)?
How am I going to get rid of it after I beat it now (you know, so I can buy a Wii U game)?
I hated Mass Effect but loved TLS, aside from the fact that you're controlling only 1 character and that giving commands pauses the game, they are nothing alike.
Nah, about a week ago based on this thread
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498335
Came with the artbook and soundtrack etc.
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
Not needed, they still make Pokémon. :3
Well really, Awakening should be FE11. The two DS games are remakes, not sequels.
I love Mass Effect and didn't like TLS much, but that has no bearing on the level of similarity in game design between the two. Particularly with area and encounter design.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Logically. But IS apparently considered them their own numbered entries into the series. Probably just because it doesn't make a difference, the games are all subtitled and not "officially" numbered anyway.
Yes, absolutely.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Xenoblade is fantastic, and is one of my favorite games this generation.
Last Story was mediocre, in my opinion. Mediocre probably isn't the best word to describe my feelings about the game, but I can't really think of anything better in my sleep-deprived state.
Seems that way, although I know a handful of people who strongly believe the inverse. I haven't played TLS yet, so I can't comment personally.
DidntKnowJack
Member
It's funny because there is always a pile of them in my local Best Buy. I was under the impression it didn't sell that well. Guess that proves anecdotal evidence is unreliable. Glad to hear it did well, though.
Now bring over Pandora's Tower God dammit.
Now bring over Pandora's Tower God dammit.
TLS is a good and fun game, it just happen to be getting compared to one of the best game of the 6 years
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
It's a shame I can't get Xenoblade numbers 
Stupid limited-channel release.
Oh well, I bought both full priced, so I did my part.
~15 hours in TLS and love it. Haven't opened Xeno yet, too many damn games and I'm scared of the length.
Stupid limited-channel release.
Oh well, I bought both full priced, so I did my part.
~15 hours in TLS and love it. Haven't opened Xeno yet, too many damn games and I'm scared of the length.
Lost Odyssey debuted at 203k. So at least 4x more than TLS.
TLS combat sounds more like what the original concept for ME's combat was shown off.
Delusibeta
Banned
Also the ability to kill enemies by looking at him and squeezing the right trigger.
Took me 21 hours to complete (for comparison Xenoblade took me 93 hours).
Okay guys, another question, I hope nobody hits me; living in europe is one of my excuses: I have got Baten Kaitos: Origins since years and have neither played it or the first. Which game should I play first Xenoblade or Baten Kaitos: Origins considering I have not a lot of time right now? (Sorry to be OT but being close to finish Radiant Historia makes me want to play a great rpg next.)
^ This post echoes my feelings on the two. I liked the characters in The Last Story, but I didn't enjoy the combat.
Yes, every JRPG franchise is published by Nintendo and is supported by a multi-media marketing campaign from toys, to books, and a weekly TV show broadcast around the world.
Well, "most successful" for XSeed doesn't necessarily mean much. Their other games don't really sell gangbusters...
Though, it seems XSeed is happy with the sales, so that's more important than how successful Last Story is in relation to similar titles.
FlashbladeGAF
Member
both were different takes on pushing the JRPG forward.
One was more MMORPG like in nature while the other was more of the cinematic
I loved both, but Xeno was more my style in terms of exploration.
After spending so many hours in Xeno i was pleasantly surprised that Last Story was as different as it was. I think I would have been burned out even more if it was "trying to be Xenoblade"
Story wise, Xeno seemed to have more twists while Last Story seemed to be playing it safe (IMO) which made TLS's story look really tame in comparison
Wait for teenagers tastes in games to shift away from CoD and hope some of them pick-up JRPG's instead like in the 32bit era.
walking fiend
Member
I want you to think if it is indeed not the fault of publishers and developers to want to only make games with tens of million budget, teams in hundreds and development time of few years.
Regardless of answer to your questions, I firmly believe the last story had become profitable at least since they talked about the possibility of a sequel
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Glad the game did well for XSEED. It's always good to see niche games and publishers finding success. Now invest that money in the translation of TitS SC.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
THat's pretty cool, never bought a NA version but I enjoy my UK version.
Last Story is one of the top 5 favorite JRPGs in my opinion.
Last Story is one of the top 5 favorite JRPGs in my opinion.
walking fiend
Member
It is the first jRPG that I finished since Shadohw Hearts2; it is an exellent example of a game being better than its parts
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Circle gets the square. Eat out of the big dog's bowl while he's still chowing down and end up on the pile with all the others.
Uhhhh, you went too far there, but the nihilistic tribalism mentality has been a strong theme in many of my favorite JRPGs (handled much better, though). Hell, it's a big part of alot of WRPG classics too.
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
He said "a" jrpg. Don't be Metajealous.
Yes. I didn't really enjoy TLS but loved Xenoblade. Last Story has some of the most awful boss fights of any JRPG, offline at least. The amount of derp AI party members can go through is unfathomable.
BassForever
Member
The collectors edition of The Last Story sits on my shelf waiting for me to play it once I finished Xenoblade.
Should have played TLC first. It's about 20-25 hours total. I'm 47 hours into Xenoblade and just got done with Makna forest and moving to the "next area".
I actually took a break during a chapter end and beat TLC during that little break from Xenoblade.
PixyJunket
Member
I wish this was a sign that there was still hope for Pandora's Tower (budget release, anybody?), but who am I kidding?
At least my Wii digital purchases are on my Wii U and I can region-free the old workhorse without any worries now.
At least my Wii digital purchases are on my Wii U and I can region-free the old workhorse without any worries now.
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