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El Shaddai staff announces The Lost Child, a turn-based RPG set in modern Japan
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RPGCrazied
Member
Looks interesting. Can't have enough jrpgs!
Acquiescence
Member
This is a game announcement thread where the platforms are clearly established. It used to be that going into a thread such as this and derailing conversation by asking if the game is coming to [insert other platform here] was a bannable offense.
If the first post was "Vita?", there would've been a bunch of replies along the lines of "lol, Vita is dead" and "let it go."
Yes? That is and always was the intent behind port-begging. Furthermore, it does nothing but shits up discussion with the hypothetical instead of said announcement kind of like this.
RichiRamjag
Member
There's more of you bitching about that one post, than people port begging.
Oh give me a break, someone asked one question and multiple people tried to dogpile him and shit up the thread more than he/she did. I guess it's only a forum when we all get a chance to quote a single poster and make snarky remarks, but not when he/she asks a single question.
People responding to a post? It's almost like this is a forum or something.
Gotdatmoney
Member
I was just gonna say lolol.
sixteen-bit
Member
Is El Shaddai worth playing btw?
Mister Wolf
Member
The vita will hold it back.
The Horror the horror
Banned
Kadokawa Games as in Natural Doctrine?
A turn-based RPG from those guys, gentlemen you have my curiosity. Show me a fresh and deep combat system as in ND, you'll have my interest.
A turn-based RPG from those guys, gentlemen you have my curiosity. Show me a fresh and deep combat system as in ND, you'll have my interest.
freeofgreed
Member
Man this announcement has me going up and down. Got happy that a new El Shaddai game got announced, disliked that they're using an anime aesthetic instead of the 1st games artstyle, got happy when I read it's a turn based RPG, then got disappointed again when I saw it's also on Vita which means it's going to have shitty production values.
Tizoc
Member
IMHO, yes. The gameplay is pretty basic and simple but it's worth playing for the visuals and the themes.
RichiRamjag
Member
Gonna check this out for sure.
DangerMouse
Member
Awesome. Definitely going to keep an eye on this.
Devilgunman
Member
El Shaddai is crap so I can't be excited until I see the gameplay. However, more turn-based jRPG is always a plus.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Came in looking for jeans. No disappointment here.
Augemitbutter
Member
turn-based sounds good to me. gotta make a good game now. very interested.
Kresnik258
Member
I don't quite get if this is an externally-developed or internally-developed title.
wild wild rice
Member
Basically this. It isn't the best in its genre, but it's worth experiencing for general weirdness and the gameplay is OK. Just don't expect Bayo/DMC levels of combat here. It's more like Okami.
It's short and probably super cheap.
I should hook up the old PS3 and give it another whirl one of these days.
FreedomFighter
Member
I don't think anyone is port begging for this. He was asking for system details (specifically if it was for Switch). And yes, I can see how this is annoying.
Papacheeks
Banned
It stopped being funny threads ago.
Now you just look like an asshat with nothing better to do.
Empyrean Heaven
Member
Any RPG based on modern Japan is going to get instant comparisons to Persona, so hopefully they do something to make it distinct.
Learn to express your opinion bro. You can't say "this thing is crap" unless is factually proven, instead you should say: "in my opinion, El Shaddai is crap" or something less offensive like: "I didn't like El Shaddai, I'll wait for gameplay before making a decision".
Voicing ones opinion as fact is one of the things that drives me crazy *twitches*
Absolutely.
Combat is hit or miss for people but it's definitely worth playing for the visuals, story and music.
Really interested in this. I also remember the music being pretty good in El Shaddai:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRnjF9E5V0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRnjF9E5V0
witchedwiz
Member
Count me in!
Hope this will have a visual style similar to El Shaddai.
Also, the people ganging up on the poor guy for alleged port-begging... it really seems like you have a problem with the Switch and its fans specifically, rather than port-begging.
I am not familiar with PS Dengeki, and for all I know, they might do announcements for multiplat titles as well.
Also, the people ganging up on the poor guy for alleged port-begging... it really seems like you have a problem with the Switch and its fans specifically, rather than port-begging.
I am not familiar with PS Dengeki, and for all I know, they might do announcements for multiplat titles as well.
Normally I would agree with you but this was announced through a Playstation-focused magazine. Which makes it look like the poster didn't even bother reading the op/source and jumped straight to Switch-begging. It never adds to the discussion in any meaningful way and makes for a bad impression (Switch/Vita owners thirsty for games ect).
On topic, it's interesting that this is being developed for a Vita as well. El Shaddai had a unique visual style and some great ideas but I felt the execution of such was lacking. Hopefully this time they make a compelling game without being held back by the Vita hardware.
Iirc there were also a few 2D plattform sections, right?
Lmao, every time
Devilgunman
Member
Well, you don't say that to a positive comment do you? Like requiring people to say "In my opinion, El Shaddai is an amazing game."
While it's beautiful, I found it extremely boring to play with only 3 weapons and limited variety of enemy. I got a game way after its release because people suggested that it's a hidden gem just to find out a game from 2008 like DMC4 is even more enjoyable.
Yes you can switch between both versions if you have bought the game twice and also have both systems.
awilliams213
Member
I really like that crossbow/gun thing. Repeating other posts but definitely looks like an SMT game
never a bad thing.
NegativeCero
Banned
I remember being excited about El Shaddai but never getting around to it. The concept of these games sound really cool and unique though.
El Shaddai was a beautiful piece of art, but I'm one of the few(ish?) people who also liked the gameplay despite its repetitiveness.
It's great that The Lost Child exists and that it's a continuation of El Shaddai, I just hope the genre switch works and we get another amazing soundtrack.
Also, 90% complete? This should be out soon
It's great that The Lost Child exists and that it's a continuation of El Shaddai, I just hope the genre switch works and we get another amazing soundtrack.
Also, 90% complete? This should be out soon
Yeah the platforming is actually very varied and interesting.
They even have abstract stuff that messes with your mind visually.
That's because it is in almost every thread. Especially the Persona 5 threads. Its out of control.
Sweet. An obligatory Switch comment and that caused the thread to be derailed beyond redemption. Seems like every thread on a gaming side of GAF these last few weeks.
OT: I wasn't a fan of El Shaddai, because the gameplay was trash, but I got to admit art was great. Not enough to get me to finish the game, but it was was definitely pleasant for the eyes. Thankfully they are trying to deliver a game in a different genre now. I'll get this on my radar if it gets announced for western release.
OT: I wasn't a fan of El Shaddai, because the gameplay was trash, but I got to admit art was great. Not enough to get me to finish the game, but it was was definitely pleasant for the eyes. Thankfully they are trying to deliver a game in a different genre now. I'll get this on my radar if it gets announced for western release.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Interested in it.. I'll be on the look out.
It's not salt it's sad, frankly I find it amusing when the so called Nintendo fanbase buys a new Nintendo console for first party and spend the entire time asking for ports of third party games knowing damn well the likelihood of happening are 0. If you want those experiences just get either a pc or another dedicated console for 3rd parties.
It's not salt it's sad, frankly I find it amusing when the so called Nintendo fanbase buys a new Nintendo console for first party and spend the entire time asking for ports of third party games knowing damn well the likelihood of happening are 0. If you want those experiences just get either a pc or another dedicated console for 3rd parties.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Kadokawa lol. Don't get excited yet y'all
