This week's Famitsu news and reviews - Page 5

speedpop · (12-05-2007, 07:00 AM)

We Love Golf is almost out eh? About time. Camelot can finally move onto Golden Sun 3.

john tv · (12-05-2007, 07:01 AM)

They should just call it "Armored Core: STILL DOGSHIT" and save everyone the confusion

PepsimanVsJoe · (12-05-2007, 07:02 AM)

Originally Posted by john tv:

They should just call it "Armored Core: STILL DOGSHIT" and save everyone the confusion

It's just as well that nobody bothered to rotate the image, because it's obvious nobody cares.

soul · (12-05-2007, 07:08 AM)

Cool, I'm actually impressed with Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon.

Boerseun · (12-05-2007, 07:08 AM)

I'm getting Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon, NiGHTs, and No More Heroes (when they come to Europe).

I may get Soul Calibur Legends for the co-op.

Teknoman · (12-05-2007, 07:26 AM)

Jeez whats up with the PSP not having actual online play for the titles that clearly need it. First Monster Hunter, then MH2, and now Phantasy Star Universe style game without online play? Good lord. For a system that had wi-fi compatible software before the DS, it sure is lacking when it comes to online stuff...

That being said...I want Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon, NiGHTS, and No More Heroes.

Olaeh · (12-05-2007, 07:27 AM)

Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon is moving up top of my "gotta have" Wii game list. Any release dates for outside of Japan? Has it even been confirmed? (I'd assume its coming)

Sciz · (12-05-2007, 07:28 AM)

Originally Posted by Dali:

There's no way they could fuck up Samba though. It is literally impossible. You add a few polygons to the original models (or not), slap on some new songs, and *bam* new Samba. They don't even need to change the controls. It's unfuckupable.

Or not. It's the right choice, though.

sevenchaos · (12-05-2007, 07:35 AM)

Originally Posted by Matix:

Closes to getting PSO on the PSP, so I'll take it up the ass for now.

Maybe. Just maybe. PSU > PSP. PSO > DS. Please make it happen Sega!

Bebpo · (12-05-2007, 07:47 AM)

Originally Posted by john tv:

They should just call it "Armored Core: STILL DOGSHIT" and save everyone the confusion

....

You know there are AC fans, right? You saw the large amount of people who had a love affair with Chrome Hounds last year as well, right? These From Software games have their audiences.

AC4 might've been a week entry in the series, but the series itself isn't bad, just flawed. AC4 had a step in the right direction with the high-speed action and visual filters, but it also did a whole lot wrong and left room for expansions/sequels to improve on.

john tv · (12-05-2007, 07:53 AM)

There's Unlimited SaGa fans too. They just have bad taste.

Dunno, I've never played an Armored Core game that was even remotely fun (shrug).

Tenbatsu · (12-05-2007, 08:01 AM)

Originally Posted by john tv:

There's Unlimited SaGa fans too. They just have bad taste.

Dunno, I've never played an Armored Core game that was even remotely fun (shrug).

I miss ROMANCING Saga :(

PepsimanVsJoe · (12-05-2007, 08:02 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

AC4 might've been a week entry in the series, but the series itself isn't bad, just flawed. AC4 had a step in the right direction with the high-speed action and visual filters, but it also did a whole lot wrong and left room for expansions/sequels to improve on.

Considering just how many chances From has had to make a good game I hardly see a reason to give them a free pass to continue sucking for another thirty expansions.

Then again the fact that they've been able to continue making the same game for so long must have something to do with the fanbase they cater to(who will gladly eat this shit up apparently).

Mdk7 · (12-05-2007, 08:43 AM)

OUCH for NiGHTS: 29 on Famitsu is a really low score.
Thanks Sega for not even trying.

hteng · (12-05-2007, 09:09 AM)

Originally Posted by PepsimanVsJoe:

Considering just how many chances From has had to make a good game I hardly see a reason to give them a free pass to continue sucking for another thirty expansions.

Then again the fact that they've been able to continue making the same game for so long must have something to do with the fanbase they cater to(who will gladly eat this shit up apparently).

maybe you aren't good enough for this shit

soul · (12-05-2007, 09:22 AM)

Originally Posted by Olaeh:

Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon is moving up top of my "gotta have" Wii game list. Any release dates for outside of Japan? Has it even been confirmed? (I'd assume its coming)

S-E hasn't announced anything regarding a US/European release date, but it will probably happen just like Chocobo Tales.

Defuser · (12-05-2007, 09:24 AM)

Originally Posted by Mandoric:

Devil May Cry 4 (PS3&360/Capcom/08-1-31)
* Details on the the hellish device that infinitely spawns exploding swords, "Unlimited Sword Lucifer".
Its swords can be used as weapons or as traps that hang in the air.

Is that you Vergil?

creamsugar · (12-05-2007, 09:50 AM)

WE LOVE GOLF!

Tenbatsu · (12-05-2007, 09:52 AM)

Originally Posted by creamsugar:

WE LOVE GOLF!

Chun Li, Apollo Justice, Jill, Arthur!!!!!!!!

Mithos Yggdrasill · (12-05-2007, 09:52 AM)

Originally Posted by SunkisTim535:

No Wii Fit?

Exactly what I was thinking.

kottila · (12-05-2007, 10:16 AM)

Originally Posted by creamsugar:

WE LOVE GOLF!

Do we know how many courses there are in the game?

Mithos Yggdrasill · (12-05-2007, 10:22 AM)

Originally Posted by Mandoric:

Nights review
* Doesn't really take advantage of the Wii remote, though this kinda makes sense.
* Good replay value. Gardening mode makes for an enjoyable apres-jeux.
* Controls are unique. A little TOO unique.
* Bosses tend to have the enjoyable gimmick of calling out their mooks for battles
* You have to restart the stage if you die.
* Human missions are a change of pace, but kinda distracting.
* Heartlifting good-feeling stuff just like the previous game.
* Can't skip realtime cutscenes.
* As a fan of the previous game, some of the new mission types may as well have not been added

Is it possible that only Nintendo can take advantage of this damned Wiimote ?

Pureauthor · (12-05-2007, 10:24 AM)

Originally Posted by Mithos Yggdrasill:

Is it possible that only Nintendo can take advantage of this damned Wiimote ?

Mithos, are you telling me that you cannot think of companies other than Nintendo who have already released games for the Wii that have worked very well with the Wiimote?

Defuser · (12-05-2007, 10:27 AM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

Mithos, are you telling me that you cannot think of companies other than Nintendo who have already released games for the Wii that have worked very well with the Wiimote?

I could only think of Capcom and Atlus.

Mithos Yggdrasill · (12-05-2007, 10:27 AM)

Originally Posted by Mandoric:

We Love Golf review
* Playtime: 16 hours to clear the main tournament, 40-50 to do everything
* Lower difficulties easy enough for anyone to get into.
* Remote controlls feel like swinging a golf club should.
* Good tempo, convenient point of view; near-stressless to play.
* Easy putting compared to most.
* Character design has a pleasant Showa feel.
* Forgiving swing mechanism makes play more fun and well-paced.
* Lots of modes, lots to do.

Camelot never fails to deliver.

Mithos Yggdrasill · (12-05-2007, 10:30 AM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

Mithos, are you telling me that you cannot think of companies other than Nintendo who have already released games for the Wii that have worked very well with the Wiimote?

I'm saying that the the % of Third Party games that have crappy controls is destroying all records on Wii. Only few Third Party games are exceptions, like Zack and Wiki or RE4 Wii Edition, for example.
Nights will not be on that list unfortunately.

Nuclear Muffin · (12-05-2007, 10:35 AM)

Originally Posted by Tenbatsu:

Chun Li, Apollo Justice, Jill, Arthur!!!!!!!!

Awesome! Arthur looks so funny

Can't wait!

Defuser · (12-05-2007, 10:36 AM)

Originally Posted by Mithos Yggdrasill:

Only few Third Party games are exceptions, like Zack and Wiki or RE4 Wii Edition, for example.
Nights will not be on that list unfortunately.

You're only listing out capcom games.Please name others.

Pureauthor · (12-05-2007, 10:39 AM)

Originally Posted by Defuser:

You're only listing out capcom games.Please name others.

*tosses Trauma Centre into the list*

Defuser · (12-05-2007, 10:40 AM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

*tosses Trauma Centre into the list*

Originally Posted by Defuser:

I could only think of Capcom and Atlus.

.

_Alkaline_ · (12-05-2007, 10:47 AM)

Medal of Honor Heroes 2

Mdk7 · (12-05-2007, 11:17 AM)

Could please someone take a hi resolution scan of the No More Heroes ad that's in the magazine? A friend of mine wants to print a poster out of it... :P
THANKS!

Teasel · (12-05-2007, 11:27 AM)

the chocobo dungeon review is kinda disappointing (i'm also surprised there is no mention of the minigames and the card battle aspects) but since the wii is getting shiren 3 too all is good

mutsu · (12-05-2007, 11:46 AM)

Originally Posted by Tenbatsu:

Chun Li, Apollo Justice, Jill, Arthur!!!!!!!!

His name is Odorogi from Gyakuten Saiban 4.

neojubei · (12-05-2007, 11:52 AM)

Quote:

Phantasy Star Portable (PSP/Sega/2008)
* They're self-impressed with it abbreviating to PSP.
* Based on PSU and its expansion, with added missions and story.
* Multi-mode, with up to 4 player coop.
* Development by Alpha System.

YES!@!!!!

Mithos Yggdrasill · (12-05-2007, 12:02 PM)

Originally Posted by speedpop:

We Love Golf is almost out eh? About time. Camelot can finally move onto Golden Sun 3.

Cannot wait for this sequel.

Stumpokapow · (12-05-2007, 12:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Defuser:

I could only think of Capcom and Atlus.

Hudson's Kororinpa. Sega with the light-gun ports; Ghost Squad, upcoming HOTD2+3. Ignition Entertainment's Mercury Meltdown Revolution. EA with MySims and Medal of Honor Heroes 2.

Matix · (12-05-2007, 12:37 PM)

Better than nothing.. right?!

Sure many of you would rather have nothing.

donkey show · (12-05-2007, 01:20 PM)

Originally Posted by Matix:

Better than nothing.. right?!

Sure many of you would rather have nothing.

I'll stick to the 360 version.

Vic · (12-05-2007, 01:57 PM)

Why Sega is fucking ignoring the PSO series? Rehash those games goddammit, I'll buy them!

djtiesto · (12-05-2007, 03:44 PM)

Ugh, rape-age of the PS brandname continues :(

Dahbomb · (12-05-2007, 03:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Dahbomb:

DEVIL MAY CRY 4 SCANS!!!!111

WHERE ARE THEM???

I am going to keep posting this until them scans are posted.

scola · (12-05-2007, 04:02 PM)

Housekeepng Squadron Chore Patrol is the next million seller series

Xiaoki · (12-05-2007, 05:06 PM)

Originally Posted by Teknoman:

Jeez whats up with the PSP not having actual online play for the titles that clearly need it. First Monster Hunter, then MH2, and now Phantasy Star Universe style game without online play? Good lord. For a system that had wi-fi compatible software before the DS, it sure is lacking when it comes to online stuff....

From the description and those scans of PSU PSP it looks like it will be an Action RPG with an optional multiplayer mode tacked on.

Monster Hunter PSP doesn't need online to be successful where it counts: Japan. When the Japanese players demand online then MHP will get online.
Also, Capcom probably isn't very good at programming online components. All their PS2 and Dreamcast games were handled by KDDI and their 360 games are handled by Live. If Lost Planet PS3 has online play I'll be surprised.
Sony has left online programming up to the game developers and that is why not many 3rd party games on PSP have online play, the developers dont want to bother that. The developers would rather someone else do it for them so they just leave it out.

jj984jj · (12-05-2007, 05:54 PM)

Originally Posted by creamsugar:

Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword

Looks like it's shaping up nicely! It's coming out in March in Japan now?

Originally Posted by creamsugar:

WE LOVE GOLF!

Cameos

Hydro_Alexis · (12-05-2007, 05:58 PM)

they must have played a different build of stuntman compared to the one i nearly completed.

jarrod · (12-05-2007, 06:11 PM)

Originally Posted by sevenchaos:

Maybe. Just maybe. PSU > PSP. PSO > DS. Please make it happen Sega!

Screw that... if DS gets an online Sonic Team port down I want Chu Chu Rocket!

Originally Posted by creamsugar:

WE LOVE GOLF!

ZOMG! This is suddenly a must buy!

Mandoric · (12-05-2007, 06:39 PM)

Originally Posted by scola:

Housekeepng Squadron Chore Patrol is the next million seller series

I agree. It'll be hard, but if it comes out on a light week where it's not being overshadowed, and gets the right advertising push, it may manage to sell one millionyen.

jooey · (12-05-2007, 06:56 PM)

Originally Posted by mutsu:

His name is Odorogi from Gyakuten Saiban 4.

adoniszero's alt account?

solarplexus · (12-07-2007, 12:20 PM)

Phantasy Star Portable screenshots

http://www.gfdata.de/archiv11-2007-gamefront/3490.html