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[KillerDark]

I'm pretty excited for this game, think I am going to preorder the PS4 version (those themes are awesome)! I have been wanting to dive into a JRPG lately and this seems like a good one to fill that gap. 16 bit RPG's consist of a lot of my favorites so I think this will be an awesome match.

Does anyone know if there are any actual differences between PS4/PC versions (as far as graphics, performance, etc)? I doubt that there is but just curious.

 

[kennyamr]

It looks awesome, Day 1

 

[zashga]

Yeah, I'll check it out. The promotional material is pretty dull, but conceptually the game should be right up my alley.

 

[Galang]

I forgot about this. Defintiely considering getting on steam

 

[Astarte]

Hell yeah son, piano songs all day

 

[Crimson_Justice]

Never preordered a game on PSN before, so this will be my first.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

No voice acting right? lol

 

[clem84]

A physical version would be nice. I'm getting it regardless.

 

[platocplx]

No voice acting right? lol

yeah there isnt any from what i understand.

 

[Stuart444]

I pre-ordered it digitally yesterday on PS4. Looking forward to it!

 

[Cheska]

I see a few others have asked, but didn't see that the question was answered: Do you get to download the themes right away or do you have to wait until the game is released?

EDIT: Can confirm the theme's are available immediately.

 

[ShogunDarius]

Do UK pre orders get the themes immediately as I cant find them

 

[Pixieking]

Yeah, definitely looking forward to it... Pre-ordered the Steam version off of GMG. I've been wanting to get back into JRPGs for awhile, and this + TiTS First and Second, I think I'll be set. Bummed that the Steam version only gets you one track off the OST, though - less a "promotion" and more a "Teaser to get you to spend more money". :/

 

[Elven_Star]

OP, you forgot to mention it has a mobile game's production values, but costs $40.

 

[Pezking]

I'd buy a physical copy Day 1.

But I certainly won't spend 40 bucks on a digital copy of a game.

Will wait for a PSN sale. $20 will be my sweet spot.

 

[Vancouver]

Definitely looking forward to it. I was actually going to borrow my brothers Vita to play it on Vita instead...till I realized it wasn't on Vita out West. So PS4 it will be.

From what I understand, this is only a 20 hour game, which is actually a good thing. Gone are the days where I wanted all my RPG's to be 50 hours+. Nowadays I do like the shorter tidier game, with the longer RPG experiences interspersed between,

 

[Fou-Lu]

I am incredibly excited too.

 

[Philippo]

Yes, but i'll actually import the boxed japanese version because a) the cover is outstanding b) it costs as much as the digital version and c) it's really fucking time i test my japanese skills on a game.
Really excited for it, everything i saw (or listened) was insta buy.

 

[El-Suave]

Preordered it - will be pissed if Square does a nice, physical Special Edition à la "Life is Strange" forcing me to double dip. And it will happen like that...

 

[El-Suave]

Do UK pre orders get the themes immediately as I cant find them

Assuming you mean PS4? Usually those are unlocked when you can preload the game. Although Sony changed its payment policy to "pay in advance" recently so they might just as well hand out the bonusses immediately.

 

[ShogunDarius]

Assuming you mean PS4? Usually those are unlocked when you can preload the game. Although Sony changed its payment policy to "pay in advance" recently so they might just as well hand out the bonusses immediately.

yeah PS4, when I made my pre order about 2 weeks ago, it didnt pre load, it just showed me a screen saying how long I had to wait and whether I want it to auto download

 

[Deleted member 471617]

Definitely interested and will eventually buy the game but not until it goes on sale for at least $20 or less. Not spending $40 on the game.

 

[ekurisona]

DIGITAL PRE-ORDER DETAILS:

Pre-order and receive a bonus after checking out:
- I AM SETSUNA Shiro THEME
- I AM SETSUNA Kuro THEME

The digital pre-order edition will include:

*2 x Themes
Shiro - exclusive day-time theme.
Kuro - exclusive night-time theme.
*1 x Special soundtrack by composer Tomoki Miyoshi (Available on July 19, 2016)
• Eternal winter - Exclusive to PlayStation®4

Play on 07-19-2016, Midnight Eastern Time.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE EXCEPT WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW.

* * * * * * *

Experience the beautiful art and music of I am Setsuna on your PlayStation®4 with exclusive digital content.

Digital edition includes:
*2 x Themes
• Shiro - exclusive day-time theme.
• Kuro - exclusive night-time theme.
*1 x Special soundtrack by composer Tomoki Miyoshi (Track Available July 19, 2016)
• Eternal winter - Exclusive to PlayStation®4

Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land. A powerfully nostalgic experience, blending a classic style of story-telling, battle system and gameplay.

• An emotionally impactful story which immerses players in the narrative of Setsuna, whose story portrays heartrending sorrow
• A new battle system inspired by the timeless JRPG classic, Chrono Trigger
• A great homage to JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear, beautiful character designs and varied in-game locales evoke nostalgia for classic RPGs

 

[Philippo]

Any chance they'll sell the PS4 themes separately?
They look so good!

 

[vanDoughnut]

Looks great, the piano soundtrack has me hyped. But holding out for reviews.

 

[taco543]

Any chance they'll sell the PS4 themes separately?
They look so good!

I honestly don't think they will only because every preorder theme I have for every other game has yet to be sold separately.

 

[BinaryPork2737]

It sounds like a really interesting game, yeah. I'm looking forward to hearing how the PC version performs, but I'm not buying it at launch.

 

[aggienader]

I'll buy it if the reviews are good.

 

[freeofgreed]

Man I want to like this game so much but the graphics are so off putting to me. Everything else about the game I absolutely love but when the game was revealed and I actually saw it in action it looked so dull, my hype went from 100 to 0 instantly. Which is funny because usually graphics don't bug me one bit but it just looks so bad here, like a cheap ios game. What's worse is that all the concept art for this game looks fucking fantastic but when translating it to 3d it feels like they dropped the ball completely.

 

[stargateheaven]

No voice acting right? lol

you can choose if you want voices on or off i think.

 

[Zetta]

I can't wait, been dying for a classic rpg like this.

 

[StereoVsn]

I'd buy a physical copy Day 1.

But I certainly won't spend 40 bucks on a digital copy of a game.

Will wait for a PSN sale. $20 will be my sweet spot.

That's what I am thinking as well. Just got Adventures of Mana from SE anyways, which is another great game (plus bunch of FF classics).

 

[ZeroX03]

Waiting on reviews. It's Square Enix and a new studio after all.

 

[spazimoose]

As a staunch Vita advocate, I hope they change their minds about not porting the Vita version but its not the end of the world now that I have to play it on PS4.

It looks amazing and I absolutely love the music, definitely a day 1 purchase for me!

 

[j_rocca42]

I really want this to be good. I want to buy it.

 

[Pixieking]

I'll buy it if the reviews are good.

Waiting on reviews. It's Square Enix and a new studio after all.

Japanese reviews are mostly positive, but I suppose it depends on how Western reviewers take-to-it as well. From the Wiki:

Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu gave both versions a score of 32 out of 40. Positive comments were made on the overall atmosphere, its old-school design, "tasteful" graphics, somber story, and the piano score. Points that were criticized were the lack of novelty in its design, and frequent loading times when navigating town environments.Dengeki PlayStation found the game worth its low cost, and commented positively on its serious story, character customization options, and the balance of "quality and quantity". The reviewers were less positive about other aspects, such as difficult-to-handle battle system, repetitive combat, and difficulties with buying and selling equipment.

I suspect they may tighten up the buy-sell system for a Western release, but beyond that, it sounds like the negatives are things that are deep-down in the game.

 

[Benzychenz]

Not for AUD$60 digitally.

I'd get a physical copy, but if they insist on digital I'll wait for at least 50% off.

 

[spiritfox]

I want to but Monster Hunter is coming out 4 days before. Maybe I'll pick it up during the Steam Winter Sale.

 

[Wagram]

They're using Unity. Does that mean the PS4 version runs like shit?

 

[DSix]

I'm optimistic but I'll wait for a few weeks after release and see if people manage to keep their enthusiasm.

 

[finalflame]

Played it at the Unity booth at GDC but it was all in Japanese. Still super stoked. Game looks beautiful.

 

[exmachina64]

They're using Unity. Does that mean the PS4 version runs like shit?

Not necessarily, but don't pre-order unless you're willing to get burned.

 

[stargateheaven]

They're using Unity. Does that mean the PS4 version runs like shit?

nothing wrong with unity if you use it correctly.

 

[True Fire]

Setsuna doesn't do anything stupid like Bravely Default, but at the same time I wish it took some risks because it was so damn generic. It wasn't a bad game, but I can't recommend it to anyone

 

[JetSetRadio]

So Setsuna, FFXV and World of FF this summer/fall? Not bad, not bad at all.

 

[Dr. Benton Quest]

This a PS4 exclusive?

 

[Pixieking]

This a PS4 exclusive?

It's on PC, so not exclusive, but I get the feeling you mean "Is it on XBox One?", and the answer is, no, afraid not.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Looking forward to it but I want to get Tokyo Mirage Sessions first.

 

[Revolutionary]

They're using Unity. Does that mean the PS4 version runs like shit?

Doesn't seem like a graphic-intensive game so I doubt it'll be a problem for this game.

Any videos of the themes yet?

 

[W.S.]

I don't even have a PS4 and I'm anticipating this. It's good to have throwback RPG's like I am Setsuna, Bravely Default, and Battle Chasers Nightwar so I hope people support it. I can understand it if someone decides to wait for a sale though if it's a full $60.

That being said, I don't quite get why it isn't going to be available on as many platforms as possible given it's smaller scope.