I really would like to see them remake some of the older titles, specifically IF since that one has the scientist guy that seems to be a recurring boss battle. Never played it and still waiting on the translation, but still would be cool to see a mad scientist boss battle again today.
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Shin Megami Tensei 4 announced for 3DS (Teaser site live)
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I really would like to see them remake some of the older titles, specifically IF since that one has the scientist guy that seems to be a recurring boss battle. Never played it and still waiting on the translation, but still would be cool to see a mad scientist boss battle again today.
I dunno if they'll do SMT 1&2 again just yet, but I could be wrong.
I think it'd be interesting if they did a full-on remake that overhauled all of the systems as well.
Yeah definitely. Although I'm enough of a weirdo purist to want to experience the originals anyways at some point.
So then was this the final bit of news you've been sitting on? Or is there a Part 4 haha.
encephalon
Member
I don't think they will remake 1 & 2, considering they seem to be content with the Super Famicom and PS1 ports on VC and PSN.
Edit: For the Xenosaga fans who posted here, here the quotes I posed seem to be from a site that goes into depth over conjecture as to what future Xenosaga might be as well as the connections to Xenogears and Xenosaga. I've yet to read it, but it might be interesting. I'll keep the Xenosaga off topic talk out of here from now on though:
http://xenoverse.xenotensei.com/story/analysis.htm
It does in fact seem like Xenogears wasn't intended on having a game sequel.
Edit: For the Xenosaga fans who posted here, here the quotes I posed seem to be from a site that goes into depth over conjecture as to what future Xenosaga might be as well as the connections to Xenogears and Xenosaga. I've yet to read it, but it might be interesting. I'll keep the Xenosaga off topic talk out of here from now on though:
http://xenoverse.xenotensei.com/story/analysis.htm
It does in fact seem like Xenogears wasn't intended on having a game sequel.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Takahashi needs to go back to Soma Bringer and do more games to flesh out that world though.
Was Soma Bringer actually any good? I see it for cheap around here all the time but I never bite.
A winter release for IV would be excellent, assuming they're already pretty far into development.
Soundtrack better be on par with Nocturne's.
OMG SMTV!! MEGATEN MEGATON!!!!!!!
I'm kidding, I knew they'd use IV because SJ wasn't set in Japan. So this one is definitely in Tokyo then? Cool. Atlus already made my 3DS purchase inevitable with Soul Hackers, so this is just another huge nudge. All the sweeter with Mario and KH (even if it does turn out to be worse than BbS now).
Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for details. Thankfully this will undoubtedly have Kaneko in charge, but I wonder who will be the director or lead game designer.
I'm kidding, I knew they'd use IV because SJ wasn't set in Japan. So this one is definitely in Tokyo then? Cool. Atlus already made my 3DS purchase inevitable with Soul Hackers, so this is just another huge nudge. All the sweeter with Mario and KH (even if it does turn out to be worse than BbS now).
Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for details. Thankfully this will undoubtedly have Kaneko in charge, but I wonder who will be the director or lead game designer.
goldlion054
Member
You win this round Nintendo. I'll buy your handheld and add it to my collection of every other Nintendo handheld.
^
RE: Xenosaga. I definitely remember reading a specific interview with Takahashi in Japanese way back when XS Ep1 was announced in 2001. I tried searching for it again and lots of sites are either gone or they've been redesigned since then with the old stuff removed. So I guess we'll just have to end the discussion here.
I liked it a lot. Great characters, interesting world, fun gameplay. There's visible equipment and the characters play different with a ton of weapon types. Soundtrack was awesome too.
RE: Xenosaga. I definitely remember reading a specific interview with Takahashi in Japanese way back when XS Ep1 was announced in 2001. I tried searching for it again and lots of sites are either gone or they've been redesigned since then with the old stuff removed. So I guess we'll just have to end the discussion here.
I liked it a lot. Great characters, interesting world, fun gameplay. There's visible equipment and the characters play different with a ton of weapon types. Soundtrack was awesome too.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Heh, cj took no time jumping up to the #2 for post count in the thread. ;P
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Is there supposed to be a strict rule or something somewhere that stated a numbered Shin Megami Tensei must be placed in Japan? Has ATLUS ever said something to this effect?
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Not happening. In the unlikely event SMT4 stars older characters, Persona 5 won't.
cj_iwakura
Member
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Don't get me excited and make me expect more, randomkid.
I'd love SMT1&2 remakes, but I'm not sure they'd go through with them since they have the other versions readily available in Japan.
I'd go for it if you can get it on the cheap. The art direction is great (very colourful and pretty). Combat's quite involved due to the break system. All buttons can be mapped to have an attack on it. L/R can be used to switch between an item palette and another palette for skills, so the combat can be pretty fun. The game focuses quite heavily on customization (in terms of distributing points to stats and skills), and selecting classes. Characters and world are good. Parts of it kinda reminded me of Diablo, actually, now that I think about it.RyougaSaotome said:
The soundtrack's alright--it's Mitsuda, but it isn't really Chrono Cross/Xenogears-calibre or anything, imo.
If we see older for SMT4 they'd probably be 18-20, the former being the line between high schooler/adult. Persona 5's become too entrenched with school life, though I guess they could always do a serious shakeup with 5, but it'd probably be college life or something instead of work life or whatever.
Pureauthor
Member
That was the given reason why SJ is SJ and not 4.
Koroviev
Member
Don't get me excited and make me expect more, randomkid.
I'd love SMT1&2 remakes, but I'm not sure they'd go through with them since they have the other versions readily available in Japan.
I'd go for it if you can get it on the cheap. The art direction is great (very colourful and pretty). Combat's quite involved due to the break system. All buttons can be mapped to have an attack on it. L/R can be used to switch between an item palette and another palette for skills, so the combat can be pretty fun. The game focuses quite heavily on customization (in terms of distributing points to stats and skills), and selecting classes. Characters and world are good. Parts of it kinda reminded me of Diablo, actually, now that I think about it.
The soundtrack's alright--it's Mitsuda, but it isn't really Chrono Cross/Xenogears-calibre or anything, imo.
I read that as "soma burger," thinking it was some strange SMT-inspired food item in Japan.
Yes. It's in this interview. Kaneko specifically says that the reason why SJ wasn't 4 was because it wasn't in Tokyo like the other games.
Gentleman Jack
Member
What an informative website they've opened up for SMT4
SatelliteOfLove
Member
YES! Mara be praised! The next RPG of the Generation is upon us!
Man, P2:EP, Soul Hackers, keeping the Demon's Souls servers up, now this. Atlus is on goddamn fire again! The streets flow with the tears of the non-believers!
Not before they're turned into horrific freaks by their own hands in a lust for demonic POWER! It is the Megaten Way!
Man, P2:EP, Soul Hackers, keeping the Demon's Souls servers up, now this. Atlus is on goddamn fire again! The streets flow with the tears of the non-believers!
Not before they're turned into horrific freaks by their own hands in a lust for demonic POWER! It is the Megaten Way!
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Huh, never knew that.
But a proper SMT game set in other locales would be an interesting twist. Hell the demons themselves are already comprised from lores of various places/beliefs, so why not expand the setting for the games themselves?
But it might drive more sales, especially in Japan.
Yup, I hope the people whining about how Index was destroying the Atlus legacy around the time Overclocked was announced feel super stupid now.
I feel I should point out that SMTI, If...., and Nocturne all starred high schoolers. It's not the age of the characters, necessarily, it's what you do with them.
cj_iwakura
Member
Whether Index let Atlus do as they pleased or encouraged them to focus on their best IPs, either way, they've done no wrong in my eyes.
toastyToast
Member
Fuck, guess I won't be playing it.
The 3DS has to be the most uncomfortable, unwieldy handheld I've every used
Maybe if an XL comes out
The 3DS has to be the most uncomfortable, unwieldy handheld I've every used
Maybe if an XL comes out
I have to admit, the 3DS IS less comfortable than I'd like, and I was generally OK with the DSi and prior! I'll probably need to grab the Mario Kart grip.
cj_iwakura
Member
I wonder if they really are planning a 20th anniversary shindig.
This is certainly a great way of doing it. Soul Hackers port, 3DS SMTIV, Persona 5(hopefully)... going all in.
Only thing bigger would be Raidou 3.
This is certainly a great way of doing it. Soul Hackers port, 3DS SMTIV, Persona 5(hopefully)... going all in.
Only thing bigger would be Raidou 3.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Me and some others were on edge. That's ok. In this generation, it's a wise state of mind. Thankfully that was bracing for an impact that never came.
I had a surprisingly unpleasant experience with the 3DS when I basically rented it for a month, so I totally agree with you, (how the eff did they manage to make it so much worse than my beloved Lite?) But I'm pretty confident that a revision that addresses all the annoying ergonomics will be released by the time this gets to us in the States.
The real question is if it'll hit in time for Soul Hackers. My guess is it'll be early 2013 so I'm hoping yes.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Cheers Schala, duckroll! I'll grab it next time I see it!
Back on topic: Also the architecture on the bottom of the ad kind of reminds me of a few buildings in Tokyo from way back. Maybe it doesn't take place present day?
tetrisgrammaton
Member
YES
cj_iwakura
Member
None of the core SMTs are present day, really.
AgentOtaku
Member
Just woke up and saw the news
...wow (O___O)
...wow (O___O)
charlequin
Banned
I DEMAND THE RETURN OF BLUEPOINTERMAN
i will fucking destroy you
Oh God.
Please, less ports...at least for now. ):
Koroviev
Member
I don't need a Nocturne port. I'd be perfectly happy if they were to release it as a PS2 classic. Same with the DDS and Raidou games. Atlus, I just want to give you money!
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
I never got around to finishing Nocturne either. I should start a fresh run on PCSX2.
