[Jucksalbe]

Will there be a demo on release? I want to try it at least. It looks really bad, though.

[Torgo]

They just sent over a review build for our debug late last night, and I'm pretty excited to give it a go.

[Alboreo]

The gameplay looks fun (kind of like a simpler Arc the Lad?), but I don't think I've disliked a game's art style as much as this one's in a long time.

If it ends up being fun, though, it'll be easy to look past that.

[HamPster PamPster]

They just sent over a review build for our debug late last night, and I'm pretty excited to give it a go.

But its an RPG and you're Torgo

I can only assume due to the aggressively colorful look of the game that it pleases the baby and the baby demands a review

[Loudninja]

A vita version is possible

+ Marcus Pukropski on June 25th, 2012 at 9:04 am said: A Vita version is currently under evaluation, so there’s definitely a chance. However, even if we decide to make a port, this will probably take some time. So, if you’re really crazy on Rainbow Moon, there’s unfortunately no alternative during the next couple of months:)

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...comment-728121

[Killthee]

Will there be a demo on release? I want to try it at least. It looks really bad, though.

Nope, but there might be one several weeks later.

[Aselith]

Fuck DLC overload

[Dedication Through Light]

Hopefully I can get this week one or at least the week after, really great timing as there is nothing else compelling coming out this summer for ps3 seemingly, well until p4a, but still, I need something to keep me busy.

It looks like its has excellent production values.

[Reluctant-Hero]

I'll bite at the PS+ price of $11.99, not bad. But no thank you to the DLC.

[Wizball]

Review:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/...ow-moon-review

Developer video 3:
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...stem-detailed/

Previous developer videos 1 & 2:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...F&feature=plcp

[Ponn01]

I can see them offering this as one of the free PS Plus games and making money off of the DLC.

[anddo0]

I'll bite at the PS+ price of $11.99, not bad. But no thank you to the DLC.

has it been confirmed to be discounted?
The IGN review was encouraging.

[Booter]

I think I would have to know more about the combat system, the IGN review makes it sound kind of shallow

[Dreamer RD]

Looks shitty and awesome at the same time.

[Rolf NB]

The animations are hilarious.

[Killthee]

has it been confirmed to be discounted? The IGN review was encouraging.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...psn-july-10th/

Rainbow Moon is our upcoming role-playing game for PS3. It’s been nearly two years since we started working on Rainbow Moon, so we can hardly believe that the game releases on PSN in just over two weeks — it’ll hit PlayStation Store on July 10th for $14.99. If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, paying just $11.99, for the first two weeks after launch.

[heckmanimation]

this thread needs to be turned into an OT. needs more PR.

[PuppetSlave]

So I get home from work, eagerlu start up my ps3 to see if this game has arrived in the store yet. bam! ps3 update... fuuu

[sTeLioSco]

anyone played it?
impressions?

[PuppetSlave]

at 80% download now... Slow as molasses but it's getting there.

I think there at least will be a demo later on, since I am downloading the trial version and the unlock key.

[Roxas]

The walking animation is ridiculous, but I'm liking what I've played so far

[LOVE & TRUTH]

anyone played it? impressions?

Played it for an hour. I'm liking it so far, but can't get over two things: North is in NorthWest in the grid (so you have to press Up to move NW, and Right to move North) and item limit that you can carry is only 10 (maybe this can be augmented).

Still, the game looks fun. Will definitely play more.

[PuppetSlave]

Leveled just up to level 4 so I'l post some impressions before playing on.

Way to early to tell really but the presentation is ace and the menu is very slick. Playing on normal and adventures setting for the hidden benefit. (whatever that is)

Not much strategy in the gameplay at the moment but the potential is there.

back to playing

[stupid_dad]

Played about an hour of this,great game love the art style but playing on normal seems too easy....think I may restart on hard

[bunbun777]

100 hour old school rpg with a plat? Sounds pretty good to me.

[bomb_jack]

Played it for an hour. I'm liking it so far, but can't get over two things: North is in NorthWest in the grid (so you have to press Up to move NW, and Right to move North) and item limit that you can carry is only 10 (maybe this can be augmented). Still, the game looks fun. Will definitely play more.

You can change the grid settings in the options menu.

I sunk a few hours into this last night and it is very addictive, excellent value for money as well.

The ability to upload your statistics is quite nice as well - http://www.rainbowmoongame.com/profile_4601.html

[PuppetSlave]

Yeah it seems to quite a lot of game for the money. I am guessing this is a sort of experiment where they are hoping lots will buy the cheat dlc. Sort of almost F2P.

Little do they know just what kind of amount of grinding us rpg nuts are willing to do :P

[Torgo]

Played it for about 4 hours last night and I am really enjoying it so far! One of our RPG guys will be doign the full review though.

[PuppetSlave]

This game is great! Got hooked and am already up to 20+ hours. My team is up to around lvl 20. This game is a bit of a slow burner since it takes quite a while until the gameplay gets fairly complex. But wow, once it gets going. Totally in love with this game.

Had to force myself to quit and get something to eat, been playing for 12 hours straight now with just coffee and fruit to eat. Long time since I got this involved in a game.

No one else playing this?

[SAB CA]

This game is great! ... No one else playing this?

I have no PS3, but just got a Vita; if they port it, I'd love to give it a shot :)

Wonder if there's any hope for that? PSP was full of RPGs, so I'm sure there'd be a good market for it. Maybe they'd even impliment the "buy 1, get both" Cross-play...

[LOVE & TRUTH]

The game is hard, the monsters have a lot of HP and it takes forever to gain levels and pearl err.. orbs or points or whatever. It's like they want you to buy the DLC. :-D

[De4th Strike]

Im about 5 hours in. im about level 9. lol
It's a good game. Nice art style, simple story, Doesnt take that long to get pearls. Seems there is a cap on your stats until you next level up (You can only level up stats with rainbow pearls so much per level) So buying DLC isnt really worth it by the looks of things. Prob be a big help later on though. Flashy special moves though. Cant wait to do the awesome over the top stuff you see in the trailer.

[Carl]

I( bought it but still waiting for it to download. Looks really good though :)

[LOVE & TRUTH]

Seems there is a cap on your stats until you next level up (You can only level up stats with rainbow pearls so much per level) So buying DLC isnt really worth it by the looks of things.

There is a ring in the DLC that doubles the XP you get from monsters - this one is worth it for power leveling, I think. :)

[PuppetSlave]

The game is hard, the monsters have a lot of HP and it takes forever to gain levels and pearl err.. orbs or points or whatever. It's like they want you to buy the DLC. :-D

You think so? Personally I have found the pacing so far quite good. You just need to get into the next area's all the time so the enemies drop more xp. So far I haven't even felt the need to use the optional random fights. I am just exploring everything and destroying all critters on the world map.

[cpp_is_king]

Not sure why people are butt hurt about the DLC.

a) You don't even know what it's for or how useful it will be yet.
b) The game costs $45 less than most other SRPGs I can think of.

If the game has as much content as, say, Valkyria Chronicles or Disgaea and it's possible to play it for $45 less, or hell even $15 less, then why would you complain? Makes no sense.

So in short, chill.

[SnowHawk]

The reach lvl 400 trophy will take forever to get. :/

[Stealth20k]

i dont like the visual style

[artorias the abysswalker]

will probably bite here...love me a good SRPG

[kassatsu]

The reach lvl 400 trophy will take forever to get. :/

not if I buy the DLC!

[De4th Strike]

Played 2 more hours last night went to the east of Caesar instead of the west and found little island with what looks like an optional dungeon which gets progressively harder. managed to do the first level at level 9. but the enemies are level 20 on the second level. so will have to come back a bit later. bought the rainbow pearl pack for trisha and baldren. Doesn't really make things any easier cos of the cap on pearl levelling.

the xp ring is mighty handy. dunno whether to swap it about though as he gets twice as much XP as her. Her ring gives double coins. once you hit level 10 you can do 3 turns a go with baldren. that certainly makes things easier.

[PuppetSlave]

Rainbow pearls are plentiful later on(~lvl20). Have two characters that have everything but mana and health maxed out.(I ignore those) Every time they level I just max it out again with pearls to spare.

Money to buy skills and gear is the real sinkhole. But doing ok there as well.

[Stealth20k]

Sorry Ive played so many absolutely incredible srpgs tactics advance 2, valkyria, disgaea 4, ect

that this doesnt interest me

[toythatkills]

This game is addictive, but it's very difficult to argue that it's actually good.

[lucius]

I will take a chance for $12, I am not expecting FFT or even Vandal Hearts level great, gameplay looks decent from what I have seen not expecting any kind of story.

[MoxManiac]

I saw the DLC list and threw up a little.

[Katana_Strikes]

Wonder if the demo will show up this week. Really tempted to see what it's like.

[Raonak]

I like this kind of DLC.
Remembering how much time I sank into FFXIII to grind got thoes dam Platinum Ingots makes me shudder.

[RPGCrazied]

I will probably get it at some point, but really would like to play a demo so I can make up my mind.

[SnowHawk]

not if I buy the DLC!

You can't buy experience points. =/