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Grand Knights History Confirmed for Western Release
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HamPster PamPster
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Excellent! I will consider this the premire Vita launch game. Sadly I have already sold my PSP to make room for the Vita but honestly if I had known this was coming I probably would have held on it. Oh well 
Mailenstein
Member
Great, great game and I'm really enjoying it a lot so far.
Ricker: Actually, it's totally different. The overworld in this game is kind of like a big board game. I hesitate to make this comparison, but think Unlimited SaGa (only... you know... better!). If you're not familiar with Unlimited SaGa, then I guess you could think Odin Sphere... only, without the actual battle stages. You directly hop from one spot on the map to the next, moving space by space across the board to get from point A to point B, with events and battles and NPCs popping up along the way.
If you're not familiar with Unlimited SaGa, then I guess you could think Odin Sphere... only, without the actual battle stages. You directly hop from one spot on the map to the next, moving space by space across the board to get from point A to point B, with events and battles and NPCs popping up along the way.hosannainexcelsis
Member
As always, I love seeing publishers willing to take crazy risks on niche PSP games. I hope XSEED will be able to include something like the beautiful hardcover artbook that was the Japanese pre-order bonus, though it probably won't happen.
wyrdwad said:Ricker: Actually, it's totally different. The overworld in this game is kind of like a big board game. I hesitate to make this comparison, but think Unlimited SaGa (only... you know... better!).
Yo wyrdwad, there are reports that story is kinda de-emphasized in this game, is that true? Are there villains, cool event scenes/character moments like in Odin Sphere/Muramasa, is there any kind of "narrative" as people like to say?
Randomkid: Definitely more of a gameplay-driven title this time around. There's a story, but it is, indeed, de-emphasized -- which actually fits really well with the atmosphere the game creates, as the whole thing takes place during a fierce three-sided war, and the first thing on everyone's mind is to win the war and NOT DIE.
I actually just explained it in detail on Hardcore Gaming 101, so I think I'll just copy/paste that explanation here:
Grand Knights History is, for all intents and purposes, a PSP MMORPG... but set up in such a way that it doesn't really require a constant internet connection -- you can just pop online for a moment, download and upload data, then go offline and play against AI-controlled knights sent out by other players while other players play against AI-controlled knights sent out by you. Then, when you're back to a wi-fi hotspot, you can upload your progress.
It has an offline component with a story, too... but the real purpose of the offline component is to recruit squires and train them to be... erm... grand knights, so you can send them to fight in the online war. Every part of the story exists to help you achieve that goal.
I actually just explained it in detail on Hardcore Gaming 101, so I think I'll just copy/paste that explanation here:
Grand Knights History is, for all intents and purposes, a PSP MMORPG... but set up in such a way that it doesn't really require a constant internet connection -- you can just pop online for a moment, download and upload data, then go offline and play against AI-controlled knights sent out by other players while other players play against AI-controlled knights sent out by you. Then, when you're back to a wi-fi hotspot, you can upload your progress.
It has an offline component with a story, too... but the real purpose of the offline component is to recruit squires and train them to be... erm... grand knights, so you can send them to fight in the online war. Every part of the story exists to help you achieve that goal.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
XSEED, I love you guys.
Day one when hits PSN, unless XSEED releases a "deluxe" edition at retail with an OST sampler and/or art booklet.
Day one when hits PSN, unless XSEED releases a "deluxe" edition at retail with an OST sampler and/or art booklet.
Speaking of XSEED, do we have an OT for Solatorobo yet!
HamPster PamPster
Member
shidoshi said:
If only there was a japanese gaming podcast that covered these games.........
Castor Krieg
Banned
Hope the community will be healthy to keep the MP alive. Any news of Japanese/European/US players being able to send their knights against each other?
wyrdwad said:Randomkid: Definitely more of a gameplay-driven title this time around. There's a story, but it is, indeed, de-emphasized -- which actually fits really well with the atmosphere the game creates, as the whole thing takes place during a fierce three-sided war, and the first thing on everyone's mind is to win the war and NOT DIE.
I actually just explained it in detail on Hardcore Gaming 101, so I think I'll just copy/paste that explanation here:
Grand Knights History is, for all intents and purposes, a PSP MMORPG... but set up in such a way that it doesn't really require a constant internet connection -- you can just pop online for a moment, download and upload data, then go offline and play against AI-controlled knights sent out by other players while other players play against AI-controlled knights sent out by you. Then, when you're back to a wi-fi hotspot, you can upload your progress.
It has an offline component with a story, too... but the real purpose of the offline component is to recruit squires and train them to be... erm... grand knights, so you can send them to fight in the online war. Every part of the story exists to help you achieve that goal.
That doesn't sound too bad. It sidesteps nearly all the problems I have with MMOs, but the ones left are still pretty big. Still sounds like a game you can never win, just play until you tire of it. And since it's turn-based, it might not take long for me.
Oh well, the art and music should entertain me for a decent amount of time...
wyrdwad said:Randomkid: Definitely more of a gameplay-driven title this time around. There's a story, but it is, indeed, de-emphasized -- which actually fits really well with the atmosphere the game creates, as the whole thing takes place during a fierce three-sided war, and the first thing on everyone's mind is to win the war and NOT DIE.
I actually just explained it in detail on Hardcore Gaming 101, so I think I'll just copy/paste that explanation here:
Grand Knights History is, for all intents and purposes, a PSP MMORPG... but set up in such a way that it doesn't really require a constant internet connection -- you can just pop online for a moment, download and upload data, then go offline and play against AI-controlled knights sent out by other players while other players play against AI-controlled knights sent out by you. Then, when you're back to a wi-fi hotspot, you can upload your progress.
It has an offline component with a story, too... but the real purpose of the offline component is to recruit squires and train them to be... erm... grand knights, so you can send them to fight in the online war. Every part of the story exists to help you achieve that goal.
So we choose the side we fight for out of the 3?
Hobbun said:
It does, just not something super in depth like Tactics Ogre.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Ah, that's pretty disappointing to hear. I was hoping for a deep single-player game. Still, I'll approach it with an open mind until I know more.Teknoman said:
Teknoman said:
Well, I will have to think about it. The game just really seems designed towards a MMO (multi-player) experience, as Tom said. I was hoping the main focus was the single player game, but you have the option to play online if you want. However, its the opposite of that.
And btw, using Tactics Ogre is a bad example on story expectations, most do not live up that, even dedicated, good single player RPGs.
I wouldnt expect anything to Tactics Ogre to story.Aveyn Knight
Member
Nice, been interested in this game.
A European release as well? I feel spoilt.
A European release as well? I feel spoilt.
Hobbun said:Well, I will have to think about it. The game just really seems designed towards a MMO (multi-player) experience, as Tom said. I was hoping the main focus was the single player game, but you have the option to play online if you want. However, its the opposite of that.
And btw, using Tactics Ogre is a bad example on story expectations, most do not live up that, even dedicated, good single player RPGs.
True...you've got a point there.
Fine Ham Abounds
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sixteen-bit
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Excellent news. Good as bought.
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Quixzlizx said:
I wish they were doing the latter as well
I really liked what Xseed did with Ys as opposed to what Ignition did with Muramasa
Didn't plan on picking up anything other than UMvC3 for the rest of the year. I'll probably grab this now too
darkjedi187
Member
excellent news. gonna be picking this up.
Heart Attack
Member
Xseed, you have taken Atlus place. You really have stepped up this gen. Keep supporting the PSP, and i will keep buying your games
swordfishtrombones
Member
Awesome, we need more of these unique games.
The Last Wizard
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My psp backlog is reaching critical mass with all these rpgs I've yet to play
Riskbreaker23
Member
Thank you based xseed!
Now all I need is a Type 0 release date and hope someone decides to localize VC3
Now all I need is a Type 0 release date and hope someone decides to localize VC3
cybercircuit1
Member
djtiesto said:
My favorite game title acronym, bar none.
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
MMV/AQI merger already paying off I'm guessing. Good for Xseed.
SpaceDrake
Member
My body is so very ready for this. Getting it day one.
Bigger problem by far is that retailers might not even stock UMD games by the time it's ready to come out. GKH is being worked on super-fast and is coming "this winter" (read, no later than February) for a reason.
Bigger problem by far is that retailers might not even stock UMD games by the time it's ready to come out. GKH is being worked on super-fast and is coming "this winter" (read, no later than February) for a reason.
PhantomOfTheKnight
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It truly is sad that the best thing to happen to the PSP was its death; that's when all the good games started coming over here.
...and I just noticed that they annonced Grand Knights History exactly 3 weeks after Corpse Party.
...and I just noticed that they annonced Grand Knights History exactly 3 weeks after Corpse Party.