I was really struggling to maintain interest in Sen for the longest time. I mean, that should be obvious considering I've dragged my game out from September until now. But starting in chapter 3, the game really started picking up. And now I'm in chapter 4 and still feeling pretty good about it. I just wish the game could have been less unappealing from the start. The school life stuff is really played out at this point. I'm really glad it becomes de-emphasized later on in Sen, at least as far as I am right now.
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The Kiseki / Trails (of the Sky/Zero/Ao/Sen/Etc) Community Thread: SPOILERTAGS OR DIE
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I really hope that Sen 2 drops it completely.
RyougaSaotome
Member
I'm pretty sure it's gone completely given the events that transpire. Plus magazine articles have also been showing that your base of operations will be the Courage, where some of your other classmates will be staying as well.
Shouta
Member
School setting is unlikely to be back for plot reasons but I didn't mind it Sen myself. I actually felt that it did the campus aspect better than P3/P4 as there's a real sense of time progression in the game. The side characters are all doing different things and have their little story lines I mean not just the main characters but like everyone had their ltitle thing going on.
It also made the most sense as a plot device when you look at what's going on in the game. Consistent and logical reasoning as always.
It also made the most sense as a plot device when you look at what's going on in the game. Consistent and logical reasoning as always.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Sexy. I ended up going digital on this one so I don't get tempted to sell it back if I need extra funds or something.
No freezes so far either!
No freezes so far either!
redhairedking
Junior Member
The collector in me would never let me buy something like this digitally
One of the things about Sen no Kiseki that is continually driving me nuts is how occasionally there are active voice clips that keep you from being able to interact with stuff on the field while they're playing. Like you can't open a chest while they're playing, or operate a switch. Why don't you just stop the action and force me to go through the stupid dialog boxes at that point?
Worst part about those voice clips is that they aren't even important.
redhairedking
Junior Member
I haven't bought any of the PS3 Sora games, but I really want to. From what I've seen online they look great.
RyougaSaotome
Member
As someone who wasn't pleased with Zero Evo's arrangements, I'm really happy with Ao's. I still would have preferred an option for both, but in the very least, the tracks this time around have been mostly great (a few duds here and there).
As someone who played Zero and Sora out of order, now I finally get to Ao, I have to say Falcom are gods.
The events in chapter 2 have me grinning like the Cheshire Cat the entire time. And judging by the previous games, you know chapter 2 is just the tip of the iceberg. And the voices. Oh, the voices!
The events in chapter 2 have me grinning like the Cheshire Cat the entire time. And judging by the previous games, you know chapter 2 is just the tip of the iceberg. And the voices. Oh, the voices!
Olivier~~~~~~!!!
RyougaSaotome
Member
I'm really happy you went back to the Sora trilogy before moving on to Ao. Now you can get the full impact of its glory. =P
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
I'm surprised nobody's talking about this yet:
http://www.esterior.net/2014/06/int...iseki-series-online-project-starting-in-2015/
http://www.esterior.net/2014/06/int...iseki-series-online-project-starting-in-2015/
clay_ghost
Member
I played Sen and Zero out of order so I was surprised the events of chapter 2 happened so soon into Ao. Now I am really excited to see the rest of that iceberg.
The voices in the two evo games have spoiled me. I feel like I am going to be a little disappointed when Sen II comes out. =/
I'm thinking of getting the Korean version of Sen no Kiseki since it came out this week. Question is, should I get the Vita or PS3 version? Are they graphically the same? I read some stuff about Vita loading time issues, but that the JP version was patched.
Does the Vita patch make loading times better? And (it's a longshot), but does anyone know if the Korean/Chinese versions of the game shipped with the patch?
Does the Vita patch make loading times better? And (it's a longshot), but does anyone know if the Korean/Chinese versions of the game shipped with the patch?
RyougaSaotome
Member
The Vita version is currently MUCH better than it was before, but unless portability is something you want, PS3 is the superior version from what I gather.
For me, portability is an absolute must, so I regret nothing.
Much better, but still has slowdowns in most custscenes.
Much better, but still has slowdowns in most custscenes.
How much slowdown?
RyougaSaotome
Member
Enough to be noticeable. Sometimes it's fine, sometimes it's pretty bad.
Thanks, guys. Guess I'll spring for the PS3 version since they're the same price here. I'll have to wait until I get back to the States to play it, but oh well!
So, is the steam thing still happening? I've been holding back on buying in and waiting for the steam release, but everytime I hear the games brought up I feel the urge to buy the first on PSN and play it on my Vita.
I could just import, but I feel like my Japanese is probably not up to scratch for such a text heavy series.
I could just import, but I feel like my Japanese is probably not up to scratch for such a text heavy series.
ATXAlchemy
Member
How big is Falcom?
51 I think.
RyougaSaotome
Member
It's still happening, it's just taking foreeeeeeverz.
GamingBird
Member
Hmm... this game has social links - you mean similar to Persona? Having stronger links mean better combat mechanics via the link tactic system?
Social links as in just battle improvement mechanic - or like slightly romancey?
Social links as in just battle improvement mechanic - or like slightly romancey?
SpaceDrake
Member
Very much still happening.
In fact, let's just say a corner's been turned, more or less.
Would be cool if it suddenly popped up during the summer sale.
redhairedking
Junior Member
Great to hear!
twentytwo22
Member
Awesome, good to hear. Excited to see how the (massive) translation turns out.
Shouta
Member
Yeah. It improves their effectiveness as a team in this granting more bonuses when they're linked assuming you're playing sen no kiseki
I will buy FC and SC steam in a heartbeat whenever those show up. I've forgotten so much about the first game.
And then I hope there's a text file or something for the third game so I can import and at least follow along to some extent. I assume nothing like that exists at the moment? There's a functional text walkthrough on gamefaqs I suppose. This of course, looking a bit into the future since even SC seems like a long long way off.
And then I hope there's a text file or something for the third game so I can import and at least follow along to some extent. I assume nothing like that exists at the moment? There's a functional text walkthrough on gamefaqs I suppose. This of course, looking a bit into the future since even SC seems like a long long way off.
Compare to FC/SC, Third has a very "different" take on the series. Honestly wouldn't worry about it for now.
Also happy 10th anniversary to Trails in the Sky (20th anniversary of the LoH II this year as well) . Surprise no one mentioned it here
Well, that sounds promising.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Can't wait for the Steam release of FC. I stopped playing on my Vita because I couldn't take the PSP's poor resolution any longer. The sooner it releases in Steam, the sooner I can buy multiple full prices copies for gifting.
Disgaeamad
Member
The only people crazy enough to translate any of the games in their spare time are doing absolutely hilarious stuff with Zero, so you'll need to hope FC and SC do well enough on Steam to convince XSEED that the PC releases are viable enough to continue with the series.
I don't need a direct translation, just kind of a general sense of what's going on, a summary. It still seems like a lost cause. Time to learn japanese. Why did I take French in high school.
Hey. We're friends, right?
ATXAlchemy
Member
That's more roadblock for XSEED, then.
AFAIK, Ao no Kiseki on PC was never released, despite Zero no Kiseki (but only in China IIRC). And from what I read around here, Falcom is involved in the localization's programming(?) or something.
I don't think the path for PC releases of the series on the west is clear.