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[randomkid]

This is the leak I was waiting for, wonder what took so long.

My only lingering worry is the continued absence of Kaneko's name (and frustratingly no faces so can't confirm Kaneko eyes!)

In any case:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Totakeke]

2013, year of the 3DS.

 

[Ridley327]

My frothing demand for this game increases. It has been too goddamn long, that's for sure.

 

[PowderedToast]

i don't think that's kaneko character art. i know there is very little to go on, but..

 

[FataIChoice]

This is the leak I was waiting for, wonder what took so long.

My only lingering worry is the continued absence of Kaneko's name (and frustratingly no faces so can't confirm Kaneko eyes!)

In any case:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Don't forget the black lipstick on the upper lip!

 

[wrowa]

i don't think that's kaneko character art. i know there is very little to go on, but..

It's a little strange that they are somewhat hiding the faces of the chaarcters.

 

[LuuKyK]

Wtf Atlus making me buy both handhelds for one game each (P4G and now this). Ugh. -_- I love you but I hate you.

 

[CielTynave]

- Third Person

Awesome, 1 of 2 things needed to guarantee a purchase from me.

 

[Meikiyou]

DO NEED, Atlus and Nintendo are the main reasons I still play videogames :3. Level 5 comes close to these 2 companies.

 

[slaughterking]

Looks promising. Can't wait for the full trailer.

 

[ranmafan]

Nice, very very nice! Im going to have to upgrade my 3DS to a LL one when this comes out! Cant wait!

 

[Dragner]

shutupandtakemymoney.jpg

 

[Clevinger]

i don't think that's kaneko character art. i know there is very little to go on, but..

nonononononononononononono!!!!

 

[bobbychalkers]

I keep pounding my monitor with a fist full of cash but nothing is happening!!!

 

[jj984jj]

nonononononononononononono!!!!

Kaneko's art direction isn't going to be in the anime cut-scene, the in-game art style looks way more his style.

 

[masdfkjasf]

I will buy SH after a few hours.
If that's the case, I can show all of the trailer to guys.

 

[EVOL 100%]

I wonder why you're going to have to kill all of your friends this time.

 

[Dantis]

i don't think that's kaneko character art. i know there is very little to go on, but..

I dunno, the proportions and head shapes are consistent with Kaneko's work.

 

[zoukka]

I dunno, the proportions and head shapes are consistent with Kaneko's work.

It's definitely not Kanekos work.

 

[Augemitbutter]

they're not showing faces because they want to surprise with some third-rate artist.

Spoiler

oh god, i hope i'm wrong.

 

[Zaventem]

Yes..Yes... third person.

 

[drtomoe123]

CANNOT CONTAIN EXCITEMENT

 

[Dantis]

It's definitely not Kanekos work.

What makes you say that?

I mean, you might be right, but I'd like to know what I'm missing here.

 

[EVOL 100%]

they're not showing faces because they want to surprise with some third-rate artist.

Spoiler

oh god, i hope i'm wrong.

I'm going to kill something if this turns out to be true

 

[Persona86]

Considering that the 3DS is a lot less powerful compared to the PS3 I hope they take advantage of that and really put a lot of focus on gameplay and story.

I can't wait!

 

[Vamphuntr]

Anime cutscenes? Why?

 

[Sseklebeast]

Hmmmmm

hmmm

mm


Holy shit! I....can't....fucking... WAIT!! Wow!

 

[Dantis]

Anime cutscenes? Why?

Pretty sure that's CG, not anime.

 

[jimmythepage]

What makes you say that?

I mean, you might be right, but I'd like to know what I'm missing here.

To me it looks like concept design from Kaneko but actual artwork from someone else atm.
Like they do for Final Fantasy with Amano.

 

[Luigiv]

Considering that the 3DS is a lot less powerful compared to the PS3 I hope they take advantage of that and really put a lot of focus on gameplay and story.

What? What does that have to do with anything?

 

[GameE]

I need a trailer

 

[Persona86]

Don't forget the black lipstick on the upper lip!

Don't you mean the mustache?

 

[flatearthpandas]

The wait for this game to be localized is going to be excruciating, but it is looking great.

 

[Persona86]

What? What does that have to do with anything?

In the past I was expecting a PS3 release. That's all. I'm saying that it doesn't have to be a bad thing, because now they can focus more on gameplay instead of super nice graphics.

I'm excited to buy a 3DS when this comes out.

 

[abasm]

The wait for this game to be localized is going to be excruciating, but it is looking great.

Has Atlus even announced EO4 for the west? Hmmm.

 

[Sophia]

Third person Nocturne style? Ho shit....

They're all pretty big names too: Hiroshi Kamiya, Katsuyuki Konishi, Miyuki Sawashiro, Yuko Kaida. Maybe that's the main party?

Calling it now. Kamiya plays the Law Hero and Konishi is the Chaos Hero. Miyuki Sawashiro is the Heroine. >_>;

 

[Persona86]

I need to see the character's face!

I would prefer 1st person but Nocturne was awesome so I'm OK with that.

Didn't nocturne have a game plus where you could play first person? (I'm not sure)

Maybe this game will be the same?

 

[EVOL 100%]

Didn't nocturne have a game plus where you could play first person? (I'm not sure)

Maybe this game will be the same?

Yes, but annoyingly you had to beat the game once to use it.

I'm happy that this game is 3rd person because it still leaves a possibility for a 1st person view.

I don't know how the other way around would work.

 

[Yuterald]

I hope there's some sort of Fiend-like presence in this game. I know Fiends were integral to SMT3 Maniac's plot, but from a game play/scenario perspective they were really fucking cool. The Flames of the Candelabrum was such a cool concept. I loved how the screen (flames) would flicker when you were near a Fiend. The competition/rivalry aspect was so bad ass too. I wouldn't want the same thing from SMTIV (and I doubt there's going to be), but something along those lines would be so choice. Regardless, I can't wait!!!

 

[Persona86]

Yes, but annoyingly you had to beat the game once to use it.

haha yeah

I'm happy that this game is 3rd person because it still leaves a possibility for a 1st person view.

I don't know how the other way around would work.

Yeah I definitely prefer it this way around.


Anyone know what kind of music was in this trailer? I'm exited to hear it.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Really like the vibe. It looks Nocturne-ish, which is exactly what I wanted. Also glad it appears to be 3rd person. I'm excited!

 

[jj984jj]

Pretty sure that's CG, not anime.

The character looking at the COMP device is definitely anime.

As long as it's Kaneko in charge of the actual game art I don't mind though personally.

This in game art style:

Has me convinced he's involved.

 

[wrowa]

I just want to see the trailer. Now.

 

[marrec]

So I can wait till 2013 to buy a 3DS?
Great.

 

[HK-47]

third person?

;_; dreams do come true

 

[Dantis]

The character looking at the COMP device is definitely anime.

As long as it's Kaneko in charge of the actual game art I don't mind though personally.

This in game art style:

Has me convinced he's involved.

Two things:

That's the picture I was talking about too. Way too well drawn to be anime. Almost 100% certain that's cel-shaded CG.

And Kaneko didn't do the art direction for Nocturne or DDS keep in mind. He only did the characters.

 

[Luigiv]

In the past I was expecting a PS3 release. That's all. I'm saying that it doesn't have to be a bad thing, because now they can focus more on gameplay instead of super nice graphics.

I'm excited to buy a 3DS when this comes out.

I disagree that, if this were a PS3 project, Atlus all of a sudden neglecting gameplay and story in favour of graphics would be a realistic worry to have in the first place but other than that, your comment makes actually make sense now (it just sounded completely random before). Next time be a little more mindful of establishing proper context (I mean things personal expectations are something you actually need to explain for other people to know).

 

[ezekial45]

I'm glad they're returning to a proper SMT game.

How have the other SMT games been on the 3DS and DS? I'm thinking of picking up a good one. How was that one with the main character in gold armor?

 

[duckroll]

Two things:

That's the picture I was talking about too. Way too well drawn to be anime. Almost 100% certain that's cel-shaded CG.

And Kaneko didn't do the art direction for Nocturne or DDS keep in mind. He only did the characters.

Erm... two things.

a) That picture is a realtime scene of the gameplay map. It pans out to show the third person view.

b) Kaneko is the creative director of SMT3. He was very much responsible for the look of the entire game world, not just the characters. SMT3 doesn't have a traditional art director, and other designers helped realize the world, but Kaneko was definitely in charge.

 

[BlackJace]

I must have it.