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[EatChildren]

killatopak, for future reference, you can hit the little plus symbol next to a person's post to add them to a multi-quote queue, so when you reply you can reply to everyone in one post instead of multi-posting.

 

[vic2020]

Digital River didn't charge me after all, so it is a hold. I checked Here and under payment information there is nothing saved so I'm wondering if i'll need to re-enter that again or if it's meant to be as such. Is it the same for anyone else?

 

[Prelude.]

http://www.siliconera.com/2013/10/11/drakengard-3-connects-nier-will-balance-darkness-humor/

Looks like dual audio might be an option.

We are considering it, because many users are interested in such a feature. Though Sony puts limitations on the size of games, so we have to take that into consideration as well.

Is he talking about digital releases, right?
What's the biggest third party game available on PSN?

 

[DigitalDevilSummoner]

Drakengard 3 Connects To Nier

This game is getting better and better.

 

[Schobeleth]

I'm so, so excited for this game. Square Enix is redeemed.

 

[ShinobiMuramasa]

It would be awesome if demand is high enough SE offers the special edition that Japan got too.

 

[Tohsaka]

Is he talking about digital releases, right?
What's the biggest third party game available on PSN?

I know Assassin's Creed 3 is like 11GB or something, there could be bigger ones though. I don't see Drakengard 3 being that huge size-wise, the graphics aren't that impressive really.

 

[Prelude.]

I know Assassin's Creed 3 is like 11GB or something, there could be bigger ones though. I don't see Drakengard 3 being that huge size-wise, the graphics aren't that impressive really.

Yeah, that's what I thought. Unless it comes out with 4k cutscenes I'm gonna put it under the "SE's excuses for the lack of dual audio" label for the time being.

 

[koutoru]

Is he talking about digital releases, right?
What's the biggest third party game available on PSN?

Ni No Kuni has dual aduio and is over 21 GB. Even if Sony did place a limit, I doubt Drakengard 3 would hit it.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I can't believe this is actually happening.

NieR is in my top 3 games of the gen across all platforms. And now we get to finish the gen with a spiritual successor.....

There is hope.

 

[TnK]

For someone that is not in the US, how can I hope to get a copy of this game?

Also, what exactly is censored in Drakengard 1 and 2? If so, is it worth playing the games? I know people mentioned LPs, but is it different for one to play by themselves?

 

[MKP64]

I can't believe this is actually happening.

NieR is in my top 3 games of the gen across all platforms. And now we get to finish the gen with a spiritual successor.....

There is hope.

Yep. I'm hoping we get a next gen Nier.

 

[cj_iwakura]

For someone that is not in the US, how can I hope to get a copy of this game?

Also, what exactly is censored in Drakengard 1 and 2? If so, is it worth playing the games? I know people mentioned LPs, but is it different for one to play by themselves?

They toned down the dark secrets in someone's past.

 

[∀ Narayan]

This game is getting better and better.

Holy shit YESSSS.

I've wanted to replay Nier, but the game is still pretty fresh in my mind after getting every ending.

I'll just listen to the soundtrack again.

 

[meltingparappa]

CHRIST, I get so unimaginably excited for the game every time I see the flower eye.

It's like an instant summary of how wonderfully eccentric the series is.

I can't believe both Dark Souls and Drakengard are both getting sequels the same year.

 

[TnK]

They toned down the dark secrets in someone's past.

Would be cool if you elaborated more, with spoiler tags of course. Sometimes spoilers actually make me interested in some games.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Would be cool if you elaborated more, with spoiler tags of course. Sometimes spoilers actually make me interested in some games.

Drakengard 1:

Spoiler

The blind priest was a pedophile. The female character eats children.

There's not really censorship. It's just implied instead of outright said. The US version hardly dances around it, but you get the impression there is something off about those two.

 

[Servizio]

For someone that is not in the US, how can I hope to get a copy of this game?

Also, what exactly is censored in Drakengard 1 and 2? If so, is it worth playing the games? I know people mentioned LPs, but is it different for one to play by themselves?

I'm reluctant shit all over Drakengard because of how much I like the game, but it's basically impossible to pretend it's a good game in good conscience. You basically need a very high tolerance for less-fun, grindy Dynasty Warriors style gameplay. Very high tolerance.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Let's Plays though. They're hilarious, and I'm pretty sure they include all the best parts of Drakengard; the concept art, the soundtrack, and the cutscenes.Plus a hilariously enhanced script of all the dialog in the game.

The censorship (which is covered in the LPs) basically boils down to downplaying the more controversial aspects of some relationships and some characters backstories in the dialog. Not by a lot though, it's actually pretty mild. You're not missing out on any decapitations or nudity or anything like that, you know, nothing important.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I'm reluctant shit all over Drakengard because of how much I like the game, but it's basically impossible to pretend it's a good game in good conscience. You basically need a very high tolerance for less-fun, grindy Dynasty Warriors style gameplay. Very high tolerance.

I tolerated it just fine, but I am excruciatingly patient with tedious things(like grinding to kill uber bosses in RPGs).

 

[∀ Narayan]

I just noticed a small detail in the debut trailer.

Notice the symbols floating around during the depictions of the Intoners establishing peace with their songs.

Look familiar?

 

[TnK]

I'm reluctant shit all over Drakengard because of how much I like the game, but it's basically impossible to pretend it's a good game in good conscience. You basically need a very high tolerance for less-fun, grindy Dynasty Warriors style gameplay. Very high tolerance.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Let's Plays though. They're hilarious, and I'm pretty sure they include all the best parts of Drakengard; the concept art, the soundtrack, and the cutscenes.Plus hilariously enhanced script of all the dialog in the game.

The censorship (which is covered in the LPs) basically boils down to downplaying the more controversial aspects of some relationships and some characters backstories in the dialog. Not by a lot though, it's actually pretty mild. You're not missing out on any decapitations or nudity or anything like that, you know, nothing important.

So, instead of saying them, they are simply shown? I am cool with that. I will try the games, and if they bored me, then LPs it is. On average, how long are these games?

EDIT: was also meant to include CJ's post but my phone acted weird and now I can't add it. Thanks for the reply.

 

[cj_iwakura]

So, instead of saying them, they are simply shown? I am cool with that. I will try the games, and if they bored me, then LPs it is. On average, how long are these games?

EDIT: was also meant to include CJ's post but my phone acted weird and now I can't add it. Thanks for the reply.

I got every ending in Drakengard 1 aside from the final one(which requires getting every weapon in the game(eff that) in around 25 hours.

You've seen the best kinds of crazy for the most part. The final ending is just bonkers.

 

[Terra_Ex]

I just noticed a small detail in the debut trailer.

Notice the symbols floating around during the depictions of the Intoners establishing peace with their songs.

Look familiar?

Looks like the black scrawl, interesting...

 

[TnK]

I got every ending in Drakengard 1 aside from the final one(which requires getting every weapon in the game(eff that) in around 25 hours.

You've seen the best kinds of crazy for the most part. The final ending is just bonkers.

That's cool to hear (aside form the final ending). So, are the games available digitally, or do I need to get the PS2 titles?

 

[frostshade]

I need to play Nier asap. Drakenguard 3 is definitely one of my anticipated games for next due to it's over the top story line and awesome ost. Time to see if I can grab a ps2 and the old Drakenguard games to play on.

 

[cj_iwakura]

That's cool to hear (aside form the final ending). So, are the games available digitally, or do I need to get the PS2 titles?

Both games are available at the Square-Enix store for $20. Not digitally.
http://store.na.square-enix.com/

 

[TnK]

Both games are available at the Square-Enix store for $20. Not digitally.
http://store.na.square-enix.com/

Can't buy these, I am not in the US =(

 

[Ryne]

I want to pre-order, but if DR pre-charges you, forget that.

I love this series, even with it's gameplay 'quirks'

 

[Gameboy415]

I just noticed a small detail in the debut trailer.

Notice the symbols floating around during the depictions of the Intoners establishing peace with their songs.

Look familiar?

Wow, I somehow missed that trailer - I'm even more hyped than before!

Both games are available at the Square-Enix store for $20. Not digitally.
http://store.na.square-enix.com/

Drakengard 2 isn't, it was published by Ubisoft in the US.
A Google shopping search shows a few random online stores that have it for ~$20 though.

 

[spats]

Guess what you guys, I'm buying this game.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Can't buy these, I am not in the US =(

Square have an EU store too, I think?

 

[Squire]

Yep. I'm hoping we get a next gen Nier.

You're barely getting a current-gen Drakengard 3.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Product SKU: 91387
Product Name: Drakengard 3 [PS3] (Pre-Ordered)
Qty Ordered: 1
Amount: $49.99

Anticipated Released Date: December 31, 2014

Wait what?

 

[killatopak]

killatopak, for future reference, you can hit the little plus symbol next to a person's post to add them to a multi-quote queue, so when you reply you can reply to everyone in one post instead of multi-posting.

Oops. Sorry. Sometimes I forget about multi quotes. I've never been in a forum with multi quotes before.

Duly noted.

Can you multi quote posts from different pages?

Anticipated Released Date: December 31, 2014

What? That's practically 2015 already.

 

[ShinobiMuramasa]

That December 31st date is almost definitely a placeholder to indicate the 2014 release since we don't have a release quarter to go by yet.

 

[cj_iwakura]

That December 31st date is almost definitely a placeholder to indicate the 2014 release since we don't have a release quarter to go by yet.

I assume as much, but I hope not later than winter or spring at worst.

 

[neohwa]

wonderful. most wanted game next year so far. character designs are so nice.

 

[ShinobiMuramasa]

Well I was trying to avoid using Digital River, but since it looks like this really will be exclusive to the SE store Namco is using them too for the Tales of Symphonia collector's edition, I guess I'll roll the dice.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I don't trust Digital River, I'll just go Digital(I hope it's on the store day 1)

 

[Thickstone]

Kagari, you mentioned something about an interview some pages ago. Will you upload it on some webpage or has the interview not taken place yet? thx in advance

 

[Sagitario]

The physical copy will only be available through the SE store? I never got an answer.

 

[Eusis]

The physical copy will only be available through the SE store? I never got an answer.

Not showing up elsewhere and marked as Exclusive, so assume the worst. I kind of suspect we'd have better luck hoping for a change of partners or at least a free shipping offer at this point.

EDIT: Though there IS a free shipping on orders over $100. Maybe I'll consider taking advantage of that closer to release, there is that FFXIV OST thing.

 

[AlucardGV]

no news about european release?

 

[Chance Hale]

killatopak, for future reference, you can hit the little plus symbol next to a person's post to add them to a multi-quote queue, so when you reply you can reply to everyone in one post instead of multi-posting.

A week old at this point but my lord this is a game changer. I always quoted multiple people by right click, tabbing multiple quote boxes and copy pasting the information in to the first one :/ Thanks!

 

[sixteen-bit]

no news about european release?

Digital only I believe.

 

[Gxgear]

Vaguely recall the original being disappointing, but knowing me I'll let the hype get to me anyways.

 

[Enectic]

Will keep an eye on this game. I remember being interested in the series but never got around to playing it.

 

[Eusis]

Vaguely recall the original being disappointing, but knowing me I'll let the hype get to me anyways.

Very few actually consider the original GOOD, it's mainly well liked for the insane experience. Similar will probably happen here, just have to hope the gameplay's adequate this time rather than bad.

 

[Asd202]

Vaguely recall the original being disappointing, but knowing me I'll let the hype get to me anyways.

Yeah the gameplay was ass but the music and story was so crazy I liked it for that .

 

[Dio]

Haha, I got a call from my card company about suspicious activity after doing a preorder for 2 copies. That shouldn't happen if it didn't immediately charge my card for a preorder, right? Fuckin' Digital River.