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[squall211]

I was unaware they stopped making Dragon Quest games after the merger 10-15 years ago :V

As well as Star Ocean.

 

[Deft Beck]

Please bring the Vita version. I hope SE realizes that the vast majority of the average Candy Crush demographic has no interest in a game like this. Localize this on an actual gaming platform for the fans.

I've heard the argument from Japanese publishers that cell phones are "adult" hardware while dedicated handhelds are for kids. Probably is not true, but that might be part of why we are seeing so many mobile games from them.

 

[Veldin]

Good lord, the sprite work doesn't look like total garbage. Unbelievable.

 

[crinale]

This is really becoming a news in Japan (perhaps old gamers are really hyped). I guess this may be the biggest gaming news today (in Japan), surpassing 2 Gundam games.

 

[Teknoman]

We won't get this one just like we didn't get SaGa 2&3 remakes on DS. This is Square. You literally have to beg for localizations.

Who do we direct the begging? Because I'm ready to do so.

 

[vareon]

See? That's how you do sprites, FF V-VI mobile team. Or interns, whoever you are.

 

[Barrylocke]

I've heard the argument from Japanese publishers that cell phones are "adult" hardware while dedicated handhelds are for kids. Probably is not true, but that might be part of why we are seeing so many mobile games from them.

If it is true then that would be interesting seeing as how it's practically in reverse in the West. The core demographic for gaming products in Japan is still the kid-teenage group vs. being 18-35 in the West, so I could see this being a real thing.

As for the game itself, Yes please, I want this. I'd be fine with it on Android but either way. It would mean that the west has a way to play all three SNES era Romancing Saga games in English (since there's patches for the 1st and 3rd one, and the first one also had that PS2 remake). I'm glad the sprites don't look so bland as well.

 

[crinale]

Good, good

 

[crinale]

http://aplista.iza.ne.jp/f-iphone/258643

Oh great now he's hinting same treatment for RS3.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Would have liked them to upgrade the sprite size and animation but its still looks like prettty good old school fun

Certainly one of the less offensive remasters

 

[Unison]

Enhanced SNES port.

I can live with this.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Are they going to do all the Saga games?

I hope these get localizations but Im not holding my breath

 

[poncle]

It looks... ok. Very RPGMaker, but ok.

 

[Earthpainting]

This looks like a good effort if you ask me. Even the usual ugly UI curse seems to be side-stepped. Makes me wish they had done this for Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana and the Final Fantasy games.

 

[Wingus]

Oh man, I finished the Super Famicom version years ago, and it's a damn good game.

The game that introduced sparking/lightbulbs to the series and has a tough final boss fight. I hope they localise this

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Holy shit, this actually looks good.

 

[freikugeln]

Kawazu delivers.

Looks awesome,especially the pixel work.

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Not like this.... not like this....

Then like what?

 

[Neoweee]

Looks awesome.

S-E recently seems more willing to localize, so hopefully this pans out. There's not all that much dialogue.

 

[Zippedpinhead]

It looks better than FFV and FFVI IOS so I'm game.

In for Vita (if it matters and comes out as such)

 

[Shinriji]

Time to buy some JPSN credit for Romancing and Final Fantasy Gaiden.

 

[Cleve]

This looks great. I won't be holding my breath for a western release though.

 

[Neoweee]

This looks great. I won't be holding my breath for a western release though.

Didn't they do Western copyrights already for the *new* Vita SaGa?

http://gematsu.com/2015/10/square-enix-trademarks-saga-scarlet-grace-europe
https://www.tmdn.org/tmview/get-detail?st13=US500000086779567

 

[Cleve]

Didn't they do Western copyrights already for the *new* Vita SaGa?

http://gematsu.com/2015/10/square-enix-trademarks-saga-scarlet-grace-europe
https://www.tmdn.org/tmview/get-detail?st13=US500000086779567

Huh, no shit. That's awesome! I hope they choose to bring this over as well.

 

[StereoVsn]

Oh my, actual nice port unlike terrible FF graphics, Vita support and not F2P. I am in and might double dip on Vita and iOS.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Setsuna.
Final Fantasy Adventure.
SaGa.

Square Enix is currently being very, very kind to the Vita.

Please be very, very kind to the west, too. These would be so good.

 

[vagabondarts]

This port looks good to me. I really hope it releases here.

 

[Kazer]

If the Vita version gets localized I'm so in.

 

[entremet]

Man they treat this better than their Crown Jewels of FFV/VI?

What the heck, SE?

 

[vanx0]

Need this on my vita asap!

 

[Neoweee]

Man they treat this better than their Crown Jewels of FFV/VI?

What the heck, SE?

Have they announced a price yet?

There are a few factors at play:

1) Is this a more expensive Vita release initially?
2) This is the first port/update of RS2, which justifies some increased budget. FFVI was a (mostly) enhanced port of an enhanced port.

 

[khaaan]

Came in expecting weird overly smooth "mobile graphics". Am pleasantly surprised, give me dat Vita localization.

 

[radios shipping overview]

SO MUCH better than the FF5/FF6 treatment. Reminds me of the FF1+2 remake for PS1. I'm really excited for this.

 

[Augemitbutter]

Good, good

neeeed.

 

[KTallguy]

Kinda wanna buy, never played this one.

 

[Arzehn]

Guessing it's digital only?

Would be pretty rad to have a physical copy of this.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Will buy if it comes out in English.

 

[pancakesandsex]

It looks... ok. Very RPGMaker, but ok.

Please. Go on steam and see what actual rpg maker shit looks like then come back to this thread and look again.

This is the best possible scenario for this game and I hope it comes out here.

 

[E_Darkness]

Isn't the Vita still expecting its own new SaGa game?

 

[Nimby]

I guess since the news broke so soon, something about the new SaGa in the next few days? hopefully...

 

[Tigerfog]

This is the best possible scenario, IMO.
I really didn't expect the sprites to remain the same, but they did!!
<3

 

[Prelude.]

Isn't the Vita still expecting its own new SaGa game?

SaGa Scarlet Grace, yes.

 

[Granjinha]

That looks... Great. wow.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

It looks pretty snazzy. Kinda reminds me of FF IV PSP look so that's fine by me.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

Vita is becoming quite the SaGa machine. Good job Kawazu is a fan of the Vita, it's good for us. Never played this one, if they decide to release it digitally over here I will support such an option. Would love to play a sprite/2D RPG on the Vita like this.

 

[Schopenhauer]

Would be wonderful if this gets localized.

 

[RedBoot]

We won't get this one just like we didn't get SaGa 2&3 remakes on DS. This is Square. You literally have to beg for localizations.

Was always hoping those two would get ported to iOS/Android so that we'd get a second shot at localizations for them. SaGa 2/FFL2 is still one of my favorite games of all time, I'll play it on an iPad if I have to.

I'll play this one on iPad too, though I'd obviously prefer Vita.

 

[punkmaggit]

Don't tease us, Square barely acknowledges the Enix side of its heritage, and I just spent £60 on a Terranigma SNES cart. Saying that, I would happily buy Illusion of Gaia/Time and Terranigma digitally on Vita and play it on my PS TV.

YES PLZ

 

[MilkBeard]

This looks quite good. If they localize the Android/iPhone version, consider it bought. Love me some SaGa.

 

[Reveirg]

I think what he means is that we barely get any non FF/DQ legacy titles from the Enix side. Square had revived these:
- SaGa
- Mana
- Front Mission (supposedly)

Whereas Enix only revived this:
- Star Ocean

They could have revived the Soul Blazer series at least.

Technically, Enix revived Drakengard too. (It was announced as Enix but released as Square-Enix)