I always play melee. That's where the whole struggle against giant monsters is fun to me: right into their faces.
Playing Ranger in PSO2 was pretty cool though.
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Phantasy Star Online and Monster Hunter style games Thread: Star Hunter Society
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I always play melee. That's where the whole struggle against giant monsters is fun to me: right into their faces.
Playing Ranger in PSO2 was pretty cool though.
Pretty sure that game is already dead.
*checks*
Okay, it's not dead. But they aren't going to release it anywhere but China.
Pity cause that game looks like the truth.
https://store.steampowered.com/mobileagecheck/mobileapp/218820/
Sale Alert! Honorable Mention Mercenary Kings on sale for $9.99
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Bought Freedom Wars to itch that hunting scratch, but I found myself really disappointed in how the game was set up in terms of story and stuff. Not enough missions.
So I switched to Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (never played it) and it is hitting all the right notes. This game is awesome.
So I switched to Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (never played it) and it is hitting all the right notes. This game is awesome.
NormalFish
Banned
What weapon are you using? I played MH3U quite a bit, and started FU but didn't play all that much. probably going to go back soon.
Pretty sure that game is already dead.
*checks*
Okay, it's not dead. But they aren't going to release it anywhere but China.
Pity cause that game looks like the truth.
i doubt they will put up a foreign IP block, probably it'll be something like blade&soul china
NormalFish
Banned
MH4G multiplayer demo w/ english commentary: http://www.twitch.tv/capcomunity
The commentary's pretty cool, and he's showing off the various new moves.
I've gotten back into it after you reminded me. using longsword atm.
The commentary's pretty cool, and he's showing off the various new moves.
I've gotten back into it after you reminded me. using longsword atm.
Actually using the dual swords, which are a blast, and something I never used when I played through MH3U, which was my first monster hunter game. FU is just a perfect hunting game for the vita. No bullshit, just hunting.
Monster Hunter doesn't even have a story...
They do, but it's usually nothing too exciting.
Haha, no joke.
When princesses want Diablos for pets, I'd wager they're goddamn insane.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
Since tri they have been attempting too add more of a story but its nowhere near the level of other newer games in the genre.
then again most people see the story getting in the way anyways lol
DrROBschiz
Member
Pretty sure that game is already dead.
*checks*
Okay, it's not dead. But they aren't going to release it anywhere but China.
Pity cause that game looks like the truth.
This pic is really really old
😶
So?
Hellraider
Member
Do we even have anything new about MHO since then, anyway? The must have said something at least in chinese...
Closed beta, last I knew.
That's what is so great about it.
Tri/3U does. It's not great nor is it at the center of the game, but it's there.
NormalFish
Banned
So I think I've got the hang of the various combos for the longsword in MHFU. Pretty awesome weapon once you've got it figured out. Always used dual blades or the switch axe in MH3U, so this is a nice change.
DrROBschiz
Member
Nothing
Pretty sure the game is still in Beta
I have no idea what the goals for MHO actually are
Make Tencent a ton of money.
NeOak
Member
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Add a lot of zeroes to the right.
Btw, what about adding PSO and the unofficial server?
You can even play the GC version from Dolphin too.
What do you mean? Adding to what?
NormalFish
Banned
I think GE2 will be a sort of test for these games. If it doesn't do well on PS4, I really doubt the PS4 gets another game from any of the established devs in this genre any time soon.
Well they did it with Ragnarok Odyssey Ace and Strikeforce already 😐
I just want the numbers.
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Anyone not in the Freedom Wars OT or without the game yet, be sure to download the free DLC while it's still free.
PS2 MH games did like 200k in their first couple of weeks IIRC. PS3 port of MHP3rd did 400k ish. MH3 did 1 million on Wii.
I think PS4 versions would do well and Sony will obviously push for it alongside a Vita version.
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
Historically the console versions of MH do 10% of what the handheld versions do. It's really only impressive due to the mainline entries being million sellers. If you follow the same trend for GE2... ouch
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Is Vindictus any good? Is it super P2W? The reason I ask is because I am itching for a hunting game and don't feel like picking up MonHun again since there's a new one coming to the US sooner than later (I imagine).
NormalFish
Banned
I don't think those are as widely accepted as good games as GE2, no? I don't actually know strikeforce, but ROA doesn't seem well liked.
I agree a PS4 version of MH would do well, but anything less than monsterhunter I think would be risky. also this...
I've only actively played the Phantasy Star Online games and Monster Hunter. Other games I've played which are mentioned here are God Eater, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. Beat God Eater's SP and am waiting for GE2 if it ever comes out.
Crystal Chronicles I played back when it first got released for a bit but it's definitely on my list of games to finish.
As for Monster Hunter; I really like the hunting and the big list of items you can make. Nothing is more satisfying than completely destroying a monster and crafting equipment from the items you harvest from it.
Both games are especially fun in multiplayer as always (if you play with decent people ofc).
As for picking one singular "most important" feature... I can't do that. If I solely pick "awesome loot/drop system" you could pick any of the other loot games such as Borderlands, Titan Quest, etc, but that doesn't give me the same vibe as the Star Hunter games. It'd have to be a combination of things for me.
Crystal Chronicles I played back when it first got released for a bit but it's definitely on my list of games to finish.
Now unto actually answering... for Phantasy Star Online I like it for its awesome loot/drop system mainly and now with PSO2 its combat mechanics are also good ignoring the obvious balancing issues. I've always liked the active combat system, the setting and the bosses from the PSO games.
As for Monster Hunter; I really like the hunting and the big list of items you can make. Nothing is more satisfying than completely destroying a monster and crafting equipment from the items you harvest from it.
Both games are especially fun in multiplayer as always (if you play with decent people ofc).
As for picking one singular "most important" feature... I can't do that. If I solely pick "awesome loot/drop system" you could pick any of the other loot games such as Borderlands, Titan Quest, etc, but that doesn't give me the same vibe as the Star Hunter games. It'd have to be a combination of things for me.
Ouch.
But I'm still hopeful since SEGA's 2015 console lineup for west has absolutely nothing for now. Just second batch of 3D Classics and HM: Project Mirai. Hopefully they'll change their minds and we'll see PS Nova in fall 2015. If nothing happens, we should complain this to Kamal Shahid. After all, he was responsible for Football Manager 2014 Vita port. He can make Phantasy Star Nova localizaiton happen too.
But I'm still hopeful since SEGA's 2015 console lineup for west has absolutely nothing for now. Just second batch of 3D Classics and HM: Project Mirai. Hopefully they'll change their minds and we'll see PS Nova in fall 2015. If nothing happens, we should complain this to Kamal Shahid. After all, he was responsible for Football Manager 2014 Vita port. He can make Phantasy Star Nova localizaiton happen too.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669237
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=675157
ROA for PS3 wasn't even in top 50.
I think people that play MH are generally accustomed to higher difficulty. RO is a lite version of that. More accessible and more forgiving. But its not bad. Imagine for example how people would react to a easier version of Dark Souls for comparison. It wouldn't necessarily be a bad game, but people would fucking hate it.
Oh.
I just need a good game for my Vita so I bought Soul Sacrifice. Satisfied with what I played, then I play two other games in the genre; Toukiden second, then MH3U. I'm kinda glad that I play Toukiden earlier, it really eased me up and setting the right expectation when I picked up MH3U. Other than that, no particular reason beside beating/ganging up big monsters. What's most important for me is of course the gameplay and a differentiating factor that make each games in the genre feel distinct. With my currently short experience in the genre, I'm still satisfied with what I'm playing so far.
Ahh, Classic Sega 101
At least I can imported it when my Japanese is sufficient
Only doing same game comparisons:
PSP : Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce ( Koei ) { 2009-02-26 } - 227,309 / 384,336
PS3 : Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce ( Koei ) { 2009-10-01 } - 30,070 / 88,472
360 : Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce ( Koei ) { 2009-10-01 } - 6,652 / 23,136
PSP : Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce [PSP the Best] ( Koei ) { 2010-02-10 } - - / 7,436
PSP : Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 ( Koei ) { 2010-03-11 } - 41,558 / 121,299
PS3 : Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 HD Version ( Koei Tecmo ) { 2012-07-26 } - - / 7,940
PSP : Monster Hunter Freedom 3 ( Capcom ) { 2010-12-01 } - 2,146,467 / 4,502,846
PS3 : Monster Hunter Freedom 3 HD Ver. ( Capcom ) { 2011-08-25 } - 282,960 / 441,375
PSP : Monster Hunter Freedom 3 [PSP the Best] ( Capcom ) { 2011-09-22 } - 15,113 / 299,008
3DS : Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate ( Capcom ) { 2011-12-10 } - 471,055 / 1,589,804
3DS : Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate [Best Price! / Black 3DS LL Pack] ( Capcom ) { 2012-11-15 } - 14,963 / 334,860
WIU : Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate ( Capcom ) { 2012-12-08 } - 110,149 / 218,831
The PS3 version of Ragnarok Odyssey Ace didn't get a retail release in Japan.
PSO2 is a difficult comparison as the game is F2P. We know the Vita version has surpassed 1 million users in Japan, though.
None of these have been simultaneous launches, though.
NormalFish
Banned
Those strikeforce console numbers are absolutely disgusting, holy crap.
Tell me how to read this. I thought it was
System: Game (Publisher) {Date} - US Sales / Japan Sales
But we never got any version of Strikeforce 2.
Maybe Digital/Physical?
First Week/ lifetime sale on chart
MHF3 sold 2 mill first week?! No wonder Sony went scrambling when they defected.
That's just Japanese sales data from Famitsu. The days of us getting comprehensive info for North America are over.
As Baekshi noted, the numbers are ordered by first week sales and then the last reported total. Famitsu didn't track digital sales during the time those games were released, so it's physical only.
Silphonica
Banned
Personally I think part of the problem is that the formula doesn't change, and I don't be mean gameplay, I mean community interaction.
The town, party system feels incredibly limited, room swapping for ages trying to find a good room to play because at least on mh3u theres a max of 4 people per room, and this being 4 people per quest makes things awkward as fuck. Even the original MH on ps2 had 8 people per room. Not only that but the keyboard chat is severely limited so having conversations with people took forever.
Now phantasy star universe, that community interaction layout was fucking amazing. Player rooms and lobbies to explore, finding a quest with suitable partners was easy as well. Incorporate something similar into monster hunter and i'll be a happy guy.
It's obviously going to sell better on the Vita, at least in Japan. But releasing the game in the PS4 would actually give it a chance to pull decent to good numbers in the West and justify a retail version.
And didn't a Toukiden developer said they want to expand the series in homeconsoles? Toukiden 2 being a multiplatform game is a given at this point. It may even appear in X1, considering TK track record with multiplatform development.
Can't wait for Kiwami. A few days ago I felt like doing some new quests and I'm about to finish Chapter 7 (I was mid-way when I left). I don't like the Solo missions (mainly because purifying is slow and hard as hell, since the enemy is always attacking you) but the rest is really good. Last time I played I learned how to play with the bow and it works really well now. Blade and Frostwings are really easy with two bow users.
I want to try both the Naginata and the Rifle.
I think mobile is a companion app, not the full game. So the ratios would probably be just Vita/PC.
SEGA should make a PS4 version and release the damn game already in the West in all three platforms. With cross-save / cross-DLC between PS4 and Vita.