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[Freezasaurus]

I'm kind of interested in getting this, but I haven't played an Atelier game in ages. The only thing that makes me leery is the time limit. How exactly does it work? I tend to get nervous about time limits in games, but I didn't find it to be an issue at all when I played Lightning Returns.

 

[Vylash]

I'm kind of interested in getting this, but I haven't played an Atelier game in ages. The only thing that makes me leery is the time limit. How exactly does it work? I tend to get nervous about time limits in games, but I didn't find it to be an issue at all when I played Lightning Returns.

Basically synthesizing and traveling to and from locations takes time, it's honestly a lot more lax than it sounds, Atelier time limits have been super lax since Totori

It has message skip and event skip as well as a message log. But the Message Skip and Event Skip are greyed out and Event Skip isn't working...

You can only skip unread text and unseen events, so you won't get any use out of it on your first playthrough

 

[Aarglefarg]

You can only skip unread text and unseen events, so you won't get any use out of it on your first playthrough

It was like this in Escha at least, but the prompt only appeared on later playthroughs. It's disappointing it is shown.

Another disappointment: enemy HP is no longer shown in number form. It was in the original Rorona, now it's the way later games do it showing a bar.

Most other things are good improvements.

 

[Vylash]

Unless I'm missing something, the Secret Bag doesn't even work...

Being super lazy with equipment the first time around,I'll just slap Rainbow Power and maybe Skill +10% or something until i feel like breaking the system

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

Sorry if it was already answered, but is there any performance difference between both versions of Rorona Plus? I'm thinking of buying it for Vita but I'd go PS3 if the framerate or anything is better.

 

[Antiwhippy]

So, when is this out on PSN?

 

[Coxy]

hmm, the trophies wont sync for me, annoying

Enjoying it a lot so far, oh man I missed Hagels music

 

[Vylash]

So, when is this out on PSN?

Later today

 

[Gipsy Danger]

Is this out digitally in PAL regions? I can't see it on the store but date in the OT is 20th.

 

[Vylash]

Is this out digitally in PAL regions? I can't see it on the store but date in the OT is 20th.

Apparently there's some error over there so it's not on PSN, think it's related to the trophy list or something

 

[ChryZ]

I started the Atelier series with Totori, then Meruru and picked up Rorona afterwards but never played my copy. Sigh, guess I'll double dip and go get Plus too. It seems way more in line with Totori and Meruru.

 

[squall211]

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but in terms of story (I get they are basically standalone stories), it goes Rorona+ --> Totori+ --> Meruru+, and in terms of how polished the game mechanics are it goes Totori+ --> Rorona+ --> Meruru+?

 

[yet_another_alt]

Where did they say that Rorona+ for Vita will get all the pre-order bonuses? I'm trying to look for confirmation but it looks like I'm terrible at using google.

EDIT: Nevermind, I didn't think of checking the game's SEN Store page.

 

[dakkumauji]

So, when is this out on PSN?

Please wait for GCT to occur.

Spoiler

Probably around 12 PM to 2 PM PST

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but in terms of story (I get they are basically standalone stories), it goes Rorona+ --> Totori+ --> Meruru+, and in terms of how polished the game mechanics are it goes Totori+ --> Rorona+ --> Meruru+?

Story-wise: Rorona+ -> Totori+ -> Meruru+ (Though I don't know if the post game in Rorona+ is going to spoil anything for the latter two games)

Gameplay mechanics: Totori+ -> Meruru+ -> Rorona+

 

[chickdigger802]

does this game take any elements from the Dusk stuff?

 

[ohlawd]

pls postman guy come today pls pls pls

Sorry if it was already answered, but is there any performance difference between both versions of Rorona Plus? I'm thinking of buying it for Vita but I'd go PS3 if the framerate or anything is better.

PS3 version probably runs better.

Someone crazy who bought both pls confirm for Mau-chan.

 

[Stuart444]

http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/form/atelier-rorona-p_eu

Survey on Rorona Plus from TKEurope

 

[Basileus777]

does this game take any elements from the Dusk stuff?

It has Dusk style choose your ending via dialogue choice.

 

[nynt9]

Should I play these games in PS3 release order or Vita release order?

 

[dakkumauji]

does this game take any elements from the Dusk stuff?

It has Escha & Logy's version of accepting and completing assignments including the bingo board.

 

[chrominance]

does this game take any elements from the Dusk stuff?

From what I've read (haven't played it yet), sort of. There's a grid assignment system that gives you extra bonuses based on how many assignments/lines of assignments you complete within a certain period of time. Escha & Logy was the first mainline PS3 game to have it, though I think Ayesha Plus (and maybe Meruru Plus?) had something like this as well. Rorona Plus is getting a grid system as well.

Don't think anything else is carrying over, though. Meruru Plus seems to be the gameplay template upon which Rorona Plus is based.

 

[Basileus777]

Should I play these games in PS3 release order or Vita release order?

It probably doesn't matter, either way will work.

 

[itzknickknac]

At least you'll get the bonus for having complete save data for Rorona original after!

Oh, and Nice Kitty-N avatar

Oh that's good. I may do just that since Rorona+ may be more enjoyable.

Thanks! ^^

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

pls postman guy come today pls pls pls


PS3 version probably runs better.

Someone crazy who bought both pls confirm for Mau-chan.

I'm pretty sure there's a crazy Atelier fan I follow on twitter that has both, I should ask them, haha.

 

[Basileus777]

Do you just need any save data to unlock the bonuses?

 

[Jindrael]

I'm almost done with Totori plus, should I start Rorona next or go for Meruru first?

 

[Ventara]

I'm almost done with Totori plus, should I start Rorona next or go for Meruru first?

Although it's technically Rorona>Totori>Meruru, I recall reading new event in Rorona Plus involving both Totori and Meruru and spoiling some stuff, so I say go with Meruru first, and then Rorona Plus.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Not be unappreciative...when are we getting Dusk+ announcement!!

 

[Vylash]

Games are up on PSN!

PS3: http://waa.ai/4XSV


Vita: http://waa.ai/4XSw

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but in terms of story (I get they are basically standalone stories), it goes Rorona+ --> Totori+ --> Meruru+, and in terms of how polished the game mechanics are it goes Totori+ --> Rorona+ --> Meruru+?

Gameplay is Meruru+ > Rorona+ > Totori+

 

[Gipsy Danger]

Apparently there's some error over there so it's not on PSN, think it's related to the trophy list or something

Fiddlesticks. Will probably just get digitally on US store then. Thanks!

 

[Dragon1893]

Please wait for GCT to occur.

Spoiler

Probably around 12 PM to 2 PM PST

Story-wise: Rorona+ -> Totori+ -> Meruru+ (Though I don't know if the post game in Rorona+ is going to spoil anything for the latter two games)

Gameplay mechanics: Totori+ -> Meruru+ -> Rorona+

Totori has the best story out of the 3 imo.

 

[ohlawd]

gonna kill myself if delivery dude doesn't come in 30 mins

 

[dakkumauji]

Totori has the best story out of the 3 imo.

Wasn't ranking the stories but placing them in terms of chronological order.

 

[Avallon]

Anyone else having an error processing their order on the browser store?

 

[Cornbread78]

Damn, I played through Meruru and Totori, but I won;t have the money for this for awhile... this sucks.

 

[ohlawd]

just finished installing

let's gooooooo

 

[macklelol]

Ugh, downloading the Vita version is gonna take over a day for me. What the hell...

 

[Shizuka]

Just bought the game, but downloading it will take forever. 250 minutes left as we speak, but I'm okay with that.

 

[Verelios]

Downloading now. God damn, 2.9 GB, I had to delete Rayman Origins and SFXTekken.

 

[Yasumi]

Currently downloading. Atelier Vita collection almost complete.

 

[Vylash]

I told myself I wasn't gonna get it on Vita since I have it on PS3, but I know I'm full of shit

 

[Shizuka]

Currently downloading. Atelier Vita collection almost complete.

Care to share that wallpapers with Arland-lovers?

 

[Yasumi]

Care to share that wallpapers with Arland-lovers?

Here you go.

 

[Suzushiiro]

Are there bonuses for importing Totori/Meruru save data like there was for importing Totori into Meruru? If so, what are they?

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Downloading now. God damn, 2.9 GB, I had to delete Rayman Origins and SFXTekken.

SO worth it. ^^

 

[Uthred]

Is it crossbuy? Lists both PS3 and Vita on this page - https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/atelier-rorona-plus-with-3-dlcs/cid=UP4108-NPUB50123_00-B000000000000485

Have to imagine it isnt, though if it was then at least I would be spared the quandry of which version to get

 

[Suzushiiro]

Is it crossbuy? Lists both PS3 and Vita on this page - https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/atelier-rorona-plus-with-3-dlcs/cid=UP4108-NPUB50123_00-B000000000000485

Have to imagine it isnt, though if it was then at least I would be spared the quandry of which version to get

Pretty sure it's listed as PS3+Vita because the DLC counts for both versions.

 

[Vylash]

Is it crossbuy? Lists both PS3 and Vita on this page - https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/atelier-rorona-plus-with-3-dlcs/cid=UP4108-NPUB50123_00-B000000000000485

Have to imagine it isnt, though if it was then at least I would be spared the quandry of which version to get

Not cross buy

 

[Aarglefarg]

Are there bonuses for importing Totori/Meruru save data like there was for importing Totori into Meruru? If so, what are they?

You get some clothes/hats. On PS3 it's not just from Totori and Meruru but also from the original Rorona and Ayesha and Escha. I can't remember specifically what they were.

 

[Shizuka]

Thanks, Yasumi! Sharing a few others: