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TheSlySoul
Member
Definately will be picking this up during the weekend.
Try redownloading/installing. Probs corrupted.
I played the PS4 demo and they were pretty quick. Probably going to buy the game when the 10% off PSN coupon is posted.
Dead Prince
Banned
BroggieDoge
Member
Downloading on 3DS as we speak.
Dark_castle
Junior Member
Just started not too long ago. Really dig the idea of recruiting people to join your party, which reminds me of Suikoden/Chrono Cross. The Earthbound-ish setting is also great, more contemporary setting is always welcomed in my book. Battle system is turn-based and starts off fairly straight forward, but as more abilities are learnt, more commands are available. The writing is quirky/humour-based, which is pretty decent.
Definitely pick this up if you're a fan of JRPG, such as games like Earthbound, Suikoden, Pokemon and South Park.
Definitely pick this up if you're a fan of JRPG, such as games like Earthbound, Suikoden, Pokemon and South Park.
Justice_Bolt
Member
This game is awesome! Enjoying it on PS4.
Yeah I tried PS4 first and was surprised by how much slower Vita is. Also had the game freeze when I tried talking to the mascot today. Thankfully there is a frequent quicksave, but freezes can be awful for an RPG in the middle of a dungeon.
Overall, I really like the game. Has a ton of charm. Just hope it gets a patch to fix some of these issues.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Gamecentral reviewed it today, were not fans:
http://metro.co.uk/2015/01/21/game-review-citizens-of-earth-is-a-love-letter-to-earthbound-5030091/
In Short: It looks like EarthBound, and to a degree it plays like EarthBound, but this has none of the charm or character of the SNES classic – and considerably worse combat.
Pros: The visuals are fantastic, both in terms of quality and variety. The side quest-focused game structure is an interesting idea.
Cons: The combat system is long-winded and dull, especially given how many unavoidable battles there are. Mediocre writing, unmemorable characters, and few decent jokes.
4/10
http://metro.co.uk/2015/01/21/game-review-citizens-of-earth-is-a-love-letter-to-earthbound-5030091/
In Short: It looks like EarthBound, and to a degree it plays like EarthBound, but this has none of the charm or character of the SNES classic – and considerably worse combat.
Pros: The visuals are fantastic, both in terms of quality and variety. The side quest-focused game structure is an interesting idea.
Cons: The combat system is long-winded and dull, especially given how many unavoidable battles there are. Mediocre writing, unmemorable characters, and few decent jokes.
4/10
Let me know your thoughts on that version!
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Although superficially the game bears a strong resemblance to Earthbound, in actuality, I find it feels a lot more like Pokémon due to the strong focus on combat & gathering the ultimate team. There's silliness to be found in dialogue here and there, but honestly, unless you really like combat & customizing your team, you're not going to like this game.
Luckily, I really like combat & customizing my team. More than most RPGs, the combat abilities here are pretty interesting & character skillsets are unique & don't necessarily fall under your stereotypical RPG class roles.
Haven't run into any bugs (playing the Steam version).
Luckily, I really like combat & customizing my team. More than most RPGs, the combat abilities here are pretty interesting & character skillsets are unique & don't necessarily fall under your stereotypical RPG class roles.
Haven't run into any bugs (playing the Steam version).
cooljeanius
Member
Can't decide whether to go with the 3DS or Wii U version of this... I'm in America, so it looks like I can't take advantage of whatever that cross-buy thing for Europe was that someone mentioned on the first page...
(btw, it looks likethe Miiverse community for this game seems to be only for the 3DS version of it so far it has 2 separate Miiverse communities instead of one shared one...)
Edit: There's a Steam version of it, too? I guess I should add that to the options that I need to decide between as well, although I don't really play games on my computer that often any more...
Double Edit: nvm about the previous edit; turns out the Steam version is Windows-only...
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Edit: There's a Steam version of it, too? I guess I should add that to the options that I need to decide between as well, although I don't really play games on my computer that often any more...
Double Edit: nvm about the previous edit; turns out the Steam version is Windows-only...
JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
So, wait, there is no cross-buy promotion in North America for WiiU/3DS?
Really tempted to get it for 3DS as I've been wanting to scratch the portable EarthBound itch
Really tempted to get it for 3DS as I've been wanting to scratch the portable EarthBound itch
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Cross-buy isn't really a thing in general on the WiiU/3DS. Only game I know of that does it is that upcoming Mario puzzle game.
No cross-buy on the PS4/Vita version either.
tim_pkmn89
Member
They've been doing it in the EU, but not yet at all in the US.
Mario vs Donkey Kong will be the first true cross-buy title.
nckillthegrimace
Member
Is the 3DS version in 3D?
Dumb question, but sometimes they aren't.
Dumb question, but sometimes they aren't.
If anyone is interested two of the developers are interviewed on the gamejunk podcast, pretty cool as they go through the whole process, the kickstarter, teaming up with atlas
http://filmjunk.com/2015/01/20/game-junk-podcast-episode-22-citizens-of-earth/
http://filmjunk.com/2015/01/20/game-junk-podcast-episode-22-citizens-of-earth/
Cheshire_Buddha
Member
Enjoying myself so far, especially just running around and exploring to try and find every citizen. Complaints that the game's humor falls flat is not an issue to me; in fact, I've chuckled a few times in my 5 hours spent with it. Also really enjoy the characters that you can recruit, and those battle animations are well done.
Having a feeling that most of the mediocre scores stem from people wanting this to be more like Earthbound and less it's own game. My only gripe are with the frequent encounters and even those are easy to avoid.
Having a feeling that most of the mediocre scores stem from people wanting this to be more like Earthbound and less it's own game. My only gripe are with the frequent encounters and even those are easy to avoid.
ChrisMoses
Neo Member
I wanted to buy this ASAP, but restrained myself to use the PSN 10% discount this weekend.
Going PS4, as it as has more space available than the Vita.
I'm a big EarthBound fan - I'll be defeating Giygas for the umpteenth time tonight after work. I may have pushed the titles too close together, setting a precedent that Citizens of Earth won't possibly be able to meet, but the colder than normal December temperatures in Texas dictated that I visit Winters. What was I supposed to do?!
Going PS4, as it as has more space available than the Vita.
I'm a big EarthBound fan - I'll be defeating Giygas for the umpteenth time tonight after work. I may have pushed the titles too close together, setting a precedent that Citizens of Earth won't possibly be able to meet, but the colder than normal December temperatures in Texas dictated that I visit Winters. What was I supposed to do?!
Anything wrong about the Vita version?
SlasherJPC
Banned
Just from a post above sounds like it has some slightly longer load times. Glad to see others enjoying this game though. I feared I was one of the only folks to realy dig it, rating it a 9/10 for ZTGD.
On their Facebook page, they said they ran out of time for crossbuy (etc.)
yeah, probably.
JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
I have been playing this game for the last 4 hours and love it, but it just froze up and crashed on 3DS.
Please Atlus, patch this up soon.
Please Atlus, patch this up soon.
nckillthegrimace
Member
Is it in 3D?
Colonel Mustard
Banned
Don't own it on 3DS yet, but I don't believe that it is.
Stereoscopic 3D games on the eShop are usually tagged '3D Games' on their product page. Citizens of Earth did not have one of these.
nckillthegrimace
Member
Lame, but thanks.
JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
Correct, it is not 3D. Very, very charming though.
terrisus
Member
Didn't realize this already had an OT.
I should've figured that it did.
I recommend this game extremely highly!
When it was first announced, with mentions of "Inspired by Earthbound," I expressed incredulity on here (fee free to read through that topic at your leisure, or skim for my comments throughout), since "Inspired by <Beloved classic game>" seemed to be a catchphrase that piles of Kickstarter games were using to draw people in.
The developers took the time to reach out to me on here, answer questions and concerns that I had, and were just really great people in general. They also gave me the opportunity to participate in the Alpha for this game a year ago.
Unfortunately, at the time the Alpha was going on, I had some other stuff going on in my life (moving), which prevented me from giving as much time to it as I would like, and so I wasn't able to continue on with further testing.
Even from what I played in Alpha a year ago though, this game was great. And knowing the dedication that the developers were giving to this game, how much effort was being put into the testing, and everything else, I'm sure it's even better now.
This is the kind of game that people should support. A spectacular game, by extremely dedicated and passionate people. From a personal point of view, I absolutely love that we're getting another turn-based RPG, which I adore, and that it's coming to Wii U and 3DS (when I was testing it, it was just PC).
I really hope this does extremely well, so that we continue to get more games like this.
And, of course, I hope many people get this, so they can experience what a great game it is.
Again:
I recommend this game extremely highly!
I should've figured that it did.
I recommend this game extremely highly!
When it was first announced, with mentions of "Inspired by Earthbound," I expressed incredulity on here (fee free to read through that topic at your leisure, or skim for my comments throughout), since "Inspired by <Beloved classic game>" seemed to be a catchphrase that piles of Kickstarter games were using to draw people in.
The developers took the time to reach out to me on here, answer questions and concerns that I had, and were just really great people in general. They also gave me the opportunity to participate in the Alpha for this game a year ago.
Unfortunately, at the time the Alpha was going on, I had some other stuff going on in my life (moving), which prevented me from giving as much time to it as I would like, and so I wasn't able to continue on with further testing.
Even from what I played in Alpha a year ago though, this game was great. And knowing the dedication that the developers were giving to this game, how much effort was being put into the testing, and everything else, I'm sure it's even better now.
This is the kind of game that people should support. A spectacular game, by extremely dedicated and passionate people. From a personal point of view, I absolutely love that we're getting another turn-based RPG, which I adore, and that it's coming to Wii U and 3DS (when I was testing it, it was just PC).
I really hope this does extremely well, so that we continue to get more games like this.
And, of course, I hope many people get this, so they can experience what a great game it is.
Again:
I recommend this game extremely highly!
SirMossyBloke
Member
Started to enjoy it based on the beginning. Then I got to the god awful turned based fighting and deleted the demo.
Not for me. A shame really as I liked what I saw of the rest of it.
Not for me. A shame really as I liked what I saw of the rest of it.
cooljeanius
Member
Looks like I'll probably go for the Wii U version then...
Edit: Wait, why is this over 7GB in size? That's about half the room I have left on my Wii U's hard drive...
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