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Child of Light trailer/screens (Ubisoft JRPG, Rayman Engine, PC/360/PS3/WiiU/XB1/PS4)
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Thaumaturgic Tomato
Member
Yeeeeeeees more aesthetics like this, please. More developers need to stop attempting boring realism and instead bring art to the industry. This is glorious.
However, JRPG combat? No thanks. I'm too old for leveling up and turn battles crap. Couple of decades ago I could afford the time and patience. I want to see the art so I'll go with the PC version plus a cheat trainer thing to skip battles.
However, JRPG combat? No thanks. I'm too old for leveling up and turn battles crap. Couple of decades ago I could afford the time and patience. I want to see the art so I'll go with the PC version plus a cheat trainer thing to skip battles.
sixteen-bit
Member
That's an unusual art style.
Wow. This looks amazing. I don't know what it is but for some reason I want to buy Rayman Legends more. Not sure if it's wanting to support that game sooner so stuff like this continues to come out or the art style reminds me why I was looking forward to Rayman Legends in the first place. Wii U eShop purchase for sure. I assume this is a digital release since it was announced at their digital event right?
YuriLowell
Member
Hate the character design.
There are plenty of linear WRPGs out there and plenty of JRPGs that involve positioning and moving in battle. I didn't even know the latter was considered a characteristic of JRPGs. I'm not sure why either when many JRPGs involve moving characters and enemies or at least taking their positions into consideration, are the more simplistic characteristics always considered a staple of Japanese game design?
I find it odd that people have to reach to find examples of these terms every time they're used.
The real recipe will be written by this game.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Sold. Looks stunning.
Strife In a Teacup
Member
Definitely. With this & Might & Magic legacy it's looking promising.
Fushichou187
Member
The girl's animation looks phenomenal. The art style reminds me of a pen & watercolor look. And the turn-based looking combat definitely got my attention. Looking forward to seeing more.
I guess it really depends on how deep the game is. That being said, any reason Ubi can give to excuse a $60 price tag, they'll jump on.
I guess it really depends on how deep the game is. That being said, any reason Ubi can give to excuse a $60 price tag, they'll jump on.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Looks good on stills, not a fan of the paper puppets animation choice though
nailbombxx
Member
Have Ubisoft came to their senses? These games with the Ubi art engine look fantastic.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah everyone should be a clone of me and share the same opinion.
watch the trailer?
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
That's what got me, really.
Even with them saying it was supposed to be reminiscent of Vagrant Story, FF8, Limbo, and Final Fantasy VI, I think they might take hints of other stuff from that specific era as well.
I can't relate to the people disliking the artstyle at all =/= everyone with that opinion is wrong and should have mine instead.
Begaria
Member
I'm going to open a can of worms with this, but the industry (and us gamers) tend to apply "JRPG" incorrectly. JRPG is an industry coined term that was used to describe RPGs coming from Japan that has a strong emphasis on narrative with a lighter focus on mechanics. It's a misnomer that arose since we needed something to separate our hardcore PCRPGs based on D&D (what we call WRPGs) from the console style light RPGs coming from Japan (JRPGs). In fact, the "correct term" for JRPG IS "Light" or "Console Style" RPGs - RPGs that are far more focused on narrative with streamlined mechanics. That line has been blurred a lot in the last few years as both mechanics and narrative have been getting an equal focus. I don't mind people using the JRPG term, but I don't like it when people use it incorrectly.
If you're interested in knowing more about this history, I suggest two different video series on the subject:
The Real History of JRPGs/console style/Light RPG (Parts 1 and 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDTjJTfJgwM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN5-tKv6a3w
Rise of the RPG - A History
http://clanofthegraywolf.com/30/
I prefer Roo's (16 Bit Gems) videos more, but RPG Fanatic's videos are a little shorter and more to the point.
So what makes Child of Light a "JRPG"? Simple. It has simple, streamlined mechanics similar to past JRPGs, and it seems like it has a heavier focus on its storyline and narrative. That's basically all you need to be a Light RPG. On the flip side, take Skyrim. Yes, it has a story and narrative, but it's not the focus. The focus is on the mechanics and exploration (which are on the lighter side in Light RPGs). It's a series that was founded on PCRPG mechanics (i.e. D&D and similar mechanics), and even though The Elder Scrolls is now popular on consoles, it's very much still heavily into the PCRPG (or WRPG if you prefer).
Edit:
Oh and Child of Light looks AMAZING!
Grandia X Kick Heart, lol.
The idea that any of this could look "Off-model" between cinematic and game-character, is so weird. Why? It's such a simple little style that everything should look exact from any distance.
I need to watch the trailer again, it's not nearly leaving as much impression on me, as it is for many in here... I'm glad Ubi is making it, but it doesn't feel so far and away more involved than a mountain of indie efforts that are also being made with 2D styles.
Need this. I've always had a soft spot for children's books, watercolor, and turn based combat, so the trailer highly resonated with me. The art style is so lovely, and looks beautiful in motion. It's encouraging to hear it's been inspired by some of my favorite franchises, ranging from Final Fantasy to Grandia, and it's also interesting to see some of the creative force behind Far Cry 3 try their hand at a JRPG. This really seems like a labor of love, and so far it shows.
Oh man, looks even better in motion and the music is great.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
looks pretty.
Wyndstryker
Member
I rarely buy Ubisoft games, much less play them. But this is definitely on the radar.
HORRORSHØW
Member
Need now.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Told you this was one to watch out for. Looks like they didn't announce all their Ubi Art games yet either
Edit: never mind, Valiant hearts used to have a different name. Didn't realize that's the same game
Edit: never mind, Valiant hearts used to have a different name. Didn't realize that's the same game
Just take it with you.
Member
Looks wonderful. I want to see more of the gameplay though--I hope it doesn't turn out to be another Odin Sphere.
I am glad to see comparisons to Grandia's battle system, however.
S-E should license this tech and give us another Mana game (Legend of Mana 2?) using this engine.
I am glad to see comparisons to Grandia's battle system, however.
S-E should license this tech and give us another Mana game (Legend of Mana 2?) using this engine.
I'm going to open a can of worms with this, but the industry (and us gamers) tend to apply "JRPG" incorrectly. JRPG is an industry coined term that was used to describe RPGs coming from Japan that has a strong emphasis on narrative with a lighter focus on mechanics. It's a misnomer that arose since we needed something to separate our hardcore PCRPGs based on D&D (what we call WRPGs) from the console style light RPGs coming from Japan (JRPGs). In fact, the "correct term" for JRPG IS "Light" or "Console Style" RPGs - RPGs that are far more focused on narrative with streamlined mechanics. That line has been blurred a lot in the last few years as both mechanics and narrative have been getting an equal focus. I don't mind people using the JRPG term, but I don't like it when people use it incorrectly.
If you're interested in knowing more about this history, I suggest two different video series on the subject:
The Real History of JRPGs/console style/Light RPG (Parts 1 and 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDTjJTfJgwM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN5-tKv6a3w
Rise of the RPG - A History
http://clanofthegraywolf.com/30/
I prefer Roo's (16 Bit Gems) videos more, but RPG Fanatic's videos are a little shorter and more to the point.
So what makes Child of Light a "JRPG"? Simple. It has simple, streamlined mechanics similar to past JRPGs, and it seems like it has a heavier focus on its storyline and narrative. That's basically all you need to be a Light RPG. On the flip side, take Skyrim. Yes, it has a story and narrative, but it's not the focus. The focus is on the mechanics and exploration (which are on the lighter side in Light RPGs). It's a series that was founded on PCRPG mechanics (i.e. D&D and similar mechanics), and even though The Elder Scrolls is now popular on consoles, it's very much still heavily into the PCRPG (or WRPG if you prefer).
Edit:
Oh and Child of Light looks AMAZING!
I disagree with that. Yes JRPGs are heavy in narrative but they also have a huge emphasis on their battle systems and thus are crammed with subsystems. Play any Tales game and even the recent final fantasy titles
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
I really hope this game performs decently/well for its budget, so that Ubisoft will continue to make cool niche titles like this.
Same here. I'm probably in the minority but FF-style active time battle systems tend to bore me unless there's some other major game mechanic involved.