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[Azuran]

Finally an announcement. Also, dat Atlus tax

RIP my poor CAD wallet

Nothing but hope for another Fire Emblem x SMT promotion that will help alleviate that a bit. I'll even be happy with only 5%

 

[jello44]

Hopefully they bring over the DLC with the protags from the previous SMT games.

 

[SuperOrez]

I bought SMT4 on sale for 14.99 so I might as wait for this too.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

3DS the GOAT, cant wait.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Yes! I was legit worried.

 

[duckroll]

Hahahahahahahaha. They really did go through a total name change. Good for them. Final was the dumbest name ever for what the product was.

 

[Velkyn]

I'm mad about the CAD price, but that is exactly how much $49.99 USD is trading for right now...But we all know, even if the dollar was 1 to 1, they'd still charge $64 for it. Because, apparently, we get charged more for no reason.

 

[-Horizon-]

Atlus tax only applies to 3DS.

 

[Son Of D]

Summer 2017 and digital only for EU then.

 

[ar4757]

 

[Jb]

I added it to the OP, but Atlus posted a blog post about the name change and localization.

http://atlus.com/whats-in-a-name-smtiv-final-and-localizing-a-name/

Fun fact! For about two weeks, we considered dropping the “IV” from the name (a la SMT: Nocturne) and “featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry” series was suggested no less than 8 times by as many individuals. Those jokers.

I like how self aware they are.

 

[MegaManTrigger]

64.99?

I guess I'm waiting until stores discount it because they have too many copies.

 

[FLD]

Damn, that's earlier than I expected. That means I need to get off my ass and finish PQ and then start SMTIV asap. I kinda hope it won't come out too close to DQVII, though.

Also, Atlus tax + Canadian price hike kinda hurts on this one... :/

 

[skLaFarebear]

I like how self aware they are.

Every game should have that subtitle tbh

 

[ZoltanXerxes]

Awesome!!

 

[MrDaravon]

Going to wait and see if it comes with a first print bonus that's worthwhile or anything; the last game I paid the Atlus tax on was the original SMT4 since I felt what it came with was worth the extra $10. Nothing else since then has and I've bought every Atlus game since then used specifically because of it.

 

[jzbluz]

Thank the gods for E3 discounts. Although I'm tempted to just wait and grab it on clearance, especially since Atlus games always go on sale.

 

[haendeul]

Going after that summer blockbuster crowd.

 

[Phu]

I added it to the OP, but Atlus posted a blog post about the name change and localization.

http://atlus.com/whats-in-a-name-smtiv-final-and-localizing-a-name/

I love reading stuff like this.

 

[Blobbers]

Final was dumb, but Apocalypse? Aren't they all apocalypse? That's like naming the next Dark Souls "Dark Souls 4: Ruined World"

 

[Aeana]

Final was dumb, but Apocalypse? Aren't they all apocalypse? That's like naming the next Dark Souls "Dark Souls 4: Ruined World"

They needed a subtitle with an A in it, they went through a lot of stuff.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

I never finished the original version, what's different here?

 

[NecroGiggles]

I hope this game lives up to the hype.

 

[BennyBlanco]

day 1

 

[ohlawd]

65 dollars, fuck

 

[Aeana]

I never finished the original version, what's different here?

It's a completely 100% new game, not an enhanced version of SMT4.

 

[toastyToast]

It's a proper Atlus title, so maybe NISA have us poor Eurosouls covered on this one.

Or maybe we have to wait over a year for an eShop only release again.

Or maybe we're just not getting it at all idk

There was some weird shenanigans over SMTIV. NISA brought over Soul Hackers in 4 months and that's way more obscure than a mainline game.

 

[Abstrusity]

I never finished the original version, what's different here?

I think it's a whole different game, a sequel, likely from the neutral ending from t he first game.

 

[jonjonaug]

Bit worried that god killing isn't in the press release, hopefully it's just the marketing that's different.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

I never finished the original version, what's different here?

This isn't a different version. It's a direct sequel.

God, how many RPGs does that make for the 3DS this year?

 

[diaspora]

SMT4 was pricey but came with an art book/ guide didn't it? If this doesn't then hoo boy.

 

[freeofgreed]

They needed a subtitle with an A in it, they went through a lot of stuff.

Why an A specifically?

 

[decoyplatypus]

Works for me.

 

[The Technomancer]

It's a completely 100% new game, not an enhanced version of SMT4.

Good to know. Damn. I still really really need to play SMTIV in the first place

 

[PK Gaming]

Well that's a pleasant surprise.

The Canadian price makes me want to gag, but it'll be totally worth it. So looking forward to playing this, summer is gonna be stacked.

 

[killroy87]

$64.99 CAD???


LOL keep dreaming, Atlus.

 

[Aeana]

Why an A specifically?

Because of the symbol in the logo. They wanted to carry it over from the Japanese.

 

[Frost_Ace]

I need this is in europe

 

[lord_of_flood]

Awesome, can't wait to play it. Not entirely keen on the name change, but I understand why it would be changed in the first place.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

It's a completely 100% new game, not an enhanced version of SMT4.

Oh, even better then.

 

[Sesha]

…oh, North America. Well, enjoy the game guys.

 

[CertifiedFP]

Shin Megami Tensei: Apocalypse, Featuring Flynn from the Shin Megami Tensei Series.

 

[ar4757]

I never finished the original version, what's different here?

everything, it's not a "complete edition", hence why Atlus USA changed the name from Final

Final was a misleading name

 

[hans_castorp]

I, for one, welcome our new Buddhists overlords.

 

[varkuriru]

Will buy day one and play 3 years later and love it. Just like the first SMTIV.

 

[MegaManTrigger]

Shin Megami Tensei: Apocalypse, Featuring Flynn from the Shin Megami Tensei Series.

Would be even better if it was: "Shin Megami Tensei: Apocalypse, Featuring Flynn from the Breaking Bad Series."

 

[Akibared]

Hell yeah!!

 

[Malakai]

Do Altus charge an surcharges on their PS Vita, PS3 and PS4 releases?

 

[kamineko]

aw yeah.

I need to finish my neutral run, I'm in the home stretch

 

[NegativeCero]

Nice. Literally just finished SMT4 a month ago, so this is welcome news.