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NISA releasing Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana in English (PS4/Vita/Steam) in 2017
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ASilentProtagonist
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I got Ys: Oath, and Origin during the Winter sale. Really enjoyed Oath, and loved Origin.
I didn't even know this game existed. This looks like a dream. Day 1 on Steam for me!
I didn't even know this game existed. This looks like a dream. Day 1 on Steam for me!
BassForever
Member
For those wondering if you can jump into ys 8
I've not played it, but if its like every other game in the series (minus ys 2) they're all completely stand alone stories and adventures with minor lip services to previous adventures. A few of the reoccuring gags might initially be lost on you (like adol's history of no luck with ships) but nothing that'll keep you from enjoying the game.
I've not played it, but if its like every other game in the series (minus ys 2) they're all completely stand alone stories and adventures with minor lip services to previous adventures. A few of the reoccuring gags might initially be lost on you (like adol's history of no luck with ships) but nothing that'll keep you from enjoying the game.
Pellegri Testament
Member
It basically didn't do well for any publisher before Xseed and no one else decided to continue with the series, the same thing with Bamco and Trails (hell even Xseed stopped with Trails until they decided several years later to try again on PC). As it's been said several times in the thread, Xseed basically made the series into what it is in the West, which is why Nisa taking over is such a shock.
Glitter and Gold
Banned
Anyone order from Nisa store before?
Ready to put in my LE preorder right now lol.
Ready to put in my LE preorder right now lol.
Pellegri Testament
Member
Yep. All you really need to know is that they do a bank/paypal check (to make sure you have the money and whatever you're using is active) upfront and you'll get the money back after a few days, after that you will not actually be charged for it until they ship it out.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
"Continues to not deliver on time"? Out of seven Falcom titles that Xseed published on Steam, the amount of title delayed is a grand total of one.
They usually ship early too, so sometimes you get the games a couple days early! (in my experiences with them anyways)
Glitter and Gold
Banned
FYI, just have money on whatever payment method you use about 2 weeks before whatever the release date ends up being. They charge early so they can ship on time.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Tom also responded on XSEED's forums. Bit of a standard fare business-y response.
There's no need to worry about us: we're doing just fine. The reason you haven't heard much from us lately is because we've been busy finishing up big projects like Fate/Extella, Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, Akiba's Beat, Trails of Cold Steel II, and Trails in the Sky the 3rd, all of which are massive projects that ate up months of time for each of us, and most of which are only just now starting to wind down.
We certainly would've loved to work on Ys 8 ourselves, but Falcom made a business decision to work with NISA on it, which we respect. We wish our friends at NIS America much success with this release, and I'll tell you right now, I'll certainly be preordering a copy.
-Tom
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Huh. Interesting. Hopefully NISA goes Makai Kingdom on this localization, as I've heard the script is dry and chewy.
Note the Negative Nancys in this thread, for shame. Hopefully it was Falcom going for broke getting day 'n date out (or as close as possible) and hitting their homeland of PC hard 'n fast
Yup. The people talented and crazy enough (plus crazy talented) to tackle phone book scripts with aplomb is a short list, and that list is XSEED.
Nah, someone else is missing the Vita's death thralls, though.
Note the Negative Nancys in this thread, for shame. Hopefully it was Falcom going for broke getting day 'n date out (or as close as possible) and hitting their homeland of PC hard 'n fast
also XSEED should be bogged down with 3rd, then Zero's English version, Azure's English version, and Cold Steel 3 boom boom boom boom. 
Yup. The people talented and crazy enough (plus crazy talented) to tackle phone book scripts with aplomb is a short list, and that list is XSEED.
Nah, someone else is missing the Vita's death thralls, though.
CertifiedFP
Member
By my guess, XSEED slowly getting pushed out by Aksys (Tokyo Xanadu) and NISA (Ys VIII) is because they have PC porting capacity that XSEED doesn't.
That's some serious irony right there if XSEED showing Falcom that there's an audience for their titles on PC lead to them losing the top spot on Falcom's list of localization partners due to not being able to port titles themself.
That's some serious irony right there if XSEED showing Falcom that there's an audience for their titles on PC lead to them losing the top spot on Falcom's list of localization partners due to not being able to port titles themself.
It was announced during the stream.
Since it's most likely going to be digital only no need for Atlus to distribute it.
ahh kk thanks
Lord of Ostia
Member
It is, unfortunately, but not incredibly surprising. Falcom is a business, and a notably conservative one at that. Especially since they don't have their own western division, it makes sense for them to go with the publisher who can give them the most bang for their buck. Sucks for XSEED though, considering the great work they've done with Falcom properties.
Battlechili
Banned
Feels weird (but wonderful) seeing Falcom games on PC again. First Tokyo Xanadu and now this.
The only Falcom game I've played is Ys Origin. I didn't much care for it. Would this be a better Ys game to try out?
The only Falcom game I've played is Ys Origin. I didn't much care for it. Would this be a better Ys game to try out?
Glitter and Gold
Banned
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Check out Ys Origin or Ys: The Oath in Felghana. This game is similar to that of Ys: Memories of Celceta and Ys: Seven though. The series has 3 different styles.
The Vita version has it's own exclusive content too
I mean, the PS4 one (And probably PC) is clearly the winner, but The Vita version have "Counter-Attack Battles", while the PS4 one have "Supression Battles", from what I understand. They're different from one another
Considering the answer to the same question when applied to Tokyo Xanadu was yes, I'd hopefully assume the same goes here.
As long as we don't see another Ignition Entertainment turning otherwise fine games like Muramasa and Arc Rise Fantasia into bottom of the barrel localizations.
Battlechili
Banned
Sorry, I meant to say that I've only played Ys Origin. Edited my text to reflect that. I tried Ys Origin but thought the gameplay was too simple and that it was easy to shoot enemies from afar.
Black Republican
Member
How did NISA get so big??
jetsetnickradio
Member
NISA knows all too well what it's like to lose franchises they put their hearts and souls into.
Remember, they used to localize Gust's games (Atelier, Ar tonelico, Mana Khemia) before Koei acquired Gust.
They also used to localize a lot of Idea Factory games, including the lucrative Neptunia series, before IF cut out the middle man and set up their own localization company.
So, I really do feel bad for XSEED, but like others have said, business is business.
Remember, they used to localize Gust's games (Atelier, Ar tonelico, Mana Khemia) before Koei acquired Gust.
They also used to localize a lot of Idea Factory games, including the lucrative Neptunia series, before IF cut out the middle man and set up their own localization company.
So, I really do feel bad for XSEED, but like others have said, business is business.
unless there is neptunia somewhere in the title then it will be a week late.
but since they don't publish the neptunia games anymore that shouldn't be an issue anymore
Glitter and Gold
Banned
Yeah but weren't those releases notoriously half assed? Not sure how much heart and soul went into those there
Wow. I just hope NISA does a good job, but if they do - all the more power to them.
Actually, those battles are an alternative for the Tower Defense thing they had going on in the Vita release, not a replacement.
Actually, those battles are an alternative for the Tower Defense thing they had going on in the Vita release, not a replacement.
XSEED put all their heart and soul into their localizations.
I hope NISA doesn't half-ass this one. They'd better not have outbid XSEED just to make a shittier localization than XSEED would have done.
I'm hopeful, but they don't have the greatest track record.
It's PSP only. No Vita version. The 'Vita' Ys 7 is just the PSP version running on Vita. There is a Chinese Ys 7 port to PC but it's not great.
I hope NISA doesn't half-ass this one. They'd better not have outbid XSEED just to make a shittier localization than XSEED would have done.
I'm hopeful, but they don't have the greatest track record.
It's PSP only. No Vita version. The 'Vita' Ys 7 is just the PSP version running on Vita. There is a Chinese Ys 7 port to PC but it's not great.
Pellegri Testament
Member
I'm guessing you played as Hugo? Give Yunica a shot. If you like the way she controls, you'll probably like Oath in Felghana as well.
jetsetnickradio
Member
Their localizations were great, but they had issues with QA in a few titles. I think Ar tonelico 2 was the worst offender.
Play as Yunica. Hugo plays way more boring and defensively. And try hard difficulty or maybe even higher if you want a decent challenge. I found the games plenty challenging in Hard mode.
Kain-Nosgoth
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Amazing new! Already did it on japanese on vita (couldn't wait)
Now i will be able to play it in english or french in glorious 60 FPS!
Now i will be able to play it in english or french in glorious 60 FPS!
humansarehorses
Member
The amount of inane dialogue in the more recent Ys games needs to be cut down significantly. Also hoping boss rush mode is done better than it was in Memories of Celceta.
Indeed.
As much as I prefer XSEED's translations, if my choices are between not being able to play the game at all because there's no PC release (Celceta), or having a PC port with not as great of a localization, the choice is pretty easy.
Dual audio is a nice plus and something that XSEED seems to be occasionally struggling with.