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[iLLmaticV3]

I guess this will make me jump in... too bad I can't find any good deals on a WiFi only Vita in Fukuoka tho.

Also, multi accounts on one memory card are still a "no" I guess?

Yepperz, still a no. Your account is tied to your memory card.

 

[Ohnonono]

This game is so high on my want list. I pre-ordered this thing and I never pre-order stuff.

 

[Mailenstein]

Yepperz, still a no. Your account is tied to your memory card.

Man, this is such a bummer... Thanks for the quick answer tho!

Actually, how long does the whole account changing process take on a vita?

 

[Trigonx]

Man, this is such a bummer... Thanks for the quick answer tho!

Actually, how long does the whole account changing process take on a vita?

Took me longer to actually make my Japanese PSN account than to switch over to the Japanese account. It only takes several minutes, but the downside is that when switching back to your main account the bubble icons are no longer in the spot you had placed them at. They get scrambled up.

 

[Mailenstein]

Took me longer to actually make my Japanese PSN account than to switch over to the Japanese account. It only takes several minutes, but the downside is that when switching back to your main account the bubble icons are no longer in the spot you had placed them at. They get scrambled up.

Thanks!
Well, I have one main account with all my friends, which isn't a japanese account. Is there a way to play games from the japanese PSN with people on the other account. Any way?

 

[BadWolf]

Sounds excellent.

Seems they put a lot of effort into this one entry, like its their only chance. The game sounds very complete in every aspect (visuals, music, gameplay).

 

[StreetsAhead]

Still, you would think maybe the the Monster Hunter demographic might like a more darker vibe. Except for the Hello Kitty crossover and that cat village spinoff game. So maybe you're right.

Why would they? I don't understand your theory there. They might like a darker vibe because?

The Japanese love dark/horror themes what you talking about?

Certain sections of society do and certain things are popular, sure.

If the game plays really, really great (if it's a new hit like MH was at it's time), word to word spread will make the game sells regardless of artstyle.

At least I still think gamers should care about gameplay first, but seeing that shitty topic about lolis, I'm not really sure anymore.

We all have our limits, though some people set them absurdly short (I still can't fathom skipping FFXIII-2 on that alone, none of the characters I can think of are truly bad offenders there.)

Well, if they're trying to win over the more hardcore crowd it's a step in the right direction, but it's really not enough except maybe getting more of the very core brought in. if it's really good anyway.

Exactly, it has to be a) good b) good enough to spread word of mouth strong enough to get people to bite c) appeal to a wide enough audience to do so in the first place.

Maybe college students will be into it, but I just can't see it being popular with younger audiences, which make up the bulk of handheld gaming.

 

[Menchi]

Can not wait at all for this game. Wish the Vita bundle with it was coming here!

 

[Takao]

Maybe college students will be into it, but I just can't see it being popular with younger audiences, which make up the bulk of handheld gaming.

Not on PlayStation handhelds, the PSP's demographic in Japan were teens/adults.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Not on PlayStation handhelds, the PSP's demographic in Japan were teens/adults.

Who've largely stuck with PSP or moved to 3DS.

 

[Takao]

Who've largely stuck with PSP or moved to 3DS.

Which demographic do you think owns a Vita right now (inb4 "No one")? 8 year olds?

 

[sphinx]

can we believe that "25 hour single player campaign" comment??.... that's impressive for a non-RPG game in 2013, but I really don't believe it.

 

[Onion_Relish]

Why does that cover have the soul sacrifice guy holding up ashes husband from final fantasy 12?

 

[grimshawish]

Which demographic do you think owns a Vita right now (inb4 "No one")? 8 year olds?

Not a sizeable amount of any demographic thats who.

 

[BadWolf]

can we believe that "25 hour single player campaign" comment??.... that's impressive for a non-RPG game in 2013, but I really don't believe it.

Wouldn't be surprised since they have been focusing on the story aspect of the game since day 1.

God Eater Burst did it easily with its single player (which also had a story, unlike MH), it was well over 20 hours iirc.

 

[Cha]

Which demographic do you think owns a Vita right now (inb4 "No one")? 8 year olds?

I wonder too. I remember a lot of Vitadads popping up in the old Vita megethread

Anyway, this from the Media create Sales thread. Thought it should be here too:

Anyone want to translate this? http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/6950007.html

It seems Inafune is finally talking about Soul Sacrifice vs Monster Hunter.

This is a paraphrased interview from the Twitter guy.

"It's a plus that people think Soul Sacrifice is copying Monster Hunter. Because they have an interest in the title. We took the good parts from MH, but you will feel the differences when you play. Because we know you will see the difference, we have confidently taken the good parts from MH. You'll understand when you play."

Also

"The reason that real software isn't coming out for Vita is because business men are making all the decisions. If you are a creator, there is no question you would choose to make games for Vita. Because that is where the real interesting stuff is. If the games are interesting, the hardware will sell."

 

[TheHater]

wow. Looks like I will be getting this for the vita.

 

[Maedhros]

Can you guys keep the sales trash out of this thread, please? There's lots of threads to discuss or doom the Vita situation already.

 

[Takao]

I wonder too. I remember a lot of Vitadads popping up in the old Vita megethread

Yeah, I'm not saying the game's art style won't turn some people away. You don't need to be a kid to feel that way, nor are kids exclusively the handheld audience, especially in Japan.

 

[Twinduct]

If COD was decent enough we could have found out what demographic owns a Vita :<

 

[Bowler]

pre order is in

 

[Dead Prince]

all sounds good to me.

 

[AranhaHunter]

If COD was decent enough we could have found out what demographic owns a Vita :<

AFAIK, COD sold pretty well on Vita besides being a major turd. It probably sold better than AC3: L (over 600K) and Uncharted GA. It's highly likely that it's the best selling retail vita game

 

[wenis]

This game is going to justify my future vita purchase.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

This title can't be released soon enough. I can see myself sinking many hours in this game.

 

[vocab]

Reason No. 1 why this won't sell the millions of Vitas some people seem to want it to, or maybe it deserves. The art style/themes alone won't appeal to most people in the handheld demographic.

Not enough lolis. God damnit.

 

[Gravijah]

"-Dying and being sacrificed is still fun and does not affect rewards."

I thought those who we were sacrificed lose out on rewards? Was this changed? Or maybe I misread in the past?

 

[thetrin]

"-Dying and being sacrificed is still fun and does not affect rewards."

I thought those who we were sacrificed lose out on rewards? Was this changed? Or maybe I misread in the past?

In the demo, you don't lose out on general end level rewards, but if it's a boss you died on, you lose out on saving or sacrificing their soul, which you need for some recipes.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Don't really trust Famitsu's numbers, but the bullet points sound like what I'd hoped.

 

[Schobeleth]

Sounds even better. I knew this was a day one but goddamn do I want it even more now!!

 

[Dec]

The story being good is a big plus. Didn't really expect that.

 

[Yjynx]

damn sounds really good.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Dengeki PS
Soul Sacrifice (PS Vita, Sony): 80 / 75 / 90 / 85

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Downloading this as soon as it hits the Japanese store.

 

[gryz]

the real question is do I buy this when I'm in tokyo next month or wait a couple weeks longer for the US version?

 

[Dead Prince]

the real question is do I buy this when I'm in tokyo next month or wait a couple weeks longer for the US version?

be part of media create data.

 

[Kyon]

the real question is do I buy this when I'm in tokyo next month or wait a couple weeks longer for the US version?

Please buy the double pack in JP and a copy in the US. We need this to be in as many hands as possible

 

[EsotericManiac]

I finally got to try the demo out and I was impressed, even though I didn't know what was going on

 

[Ingueferroque]

Can't wait.

 

[Cha]

Dengeki PS
Soul Sacrifice (PS Vita, Sony): 80 / 75 / 90 / 85

Did comments or impressions of the game accompany those scores by any chance? Would like to hear another point of view (despite being already completely sold on this game)

 

[nasos_333]

-It might be "another hunting game" but it is overflowing with originality.
-Single player is fun in its own right, but multiplayer is where the game really shines. The more the merrier!

It was going well and then i saw the last two comments

This game is not for me apparently, i thought it was a proper RPG with cities etc or like Dark Souls

Also i dont game online

 

[elohel]

Now Demon's Souls 2 for Vita plz

if there's even any remote possibility id go weak in the knees

srsly id pick up a vita just for that

if they had a souls collection or something

 

[prwxv3]

famitsu lol. Game looks good though.

 

[Thoraxes]

Will wait for more hands on impressions, but it's at least sounding like I should keep my preorder.

 

[thequickandthedead]

Famitsu has been giving out high scores to quite a few games recently (unwarranted) so it's better to wait for more reviews.

This. Famitsu lost what little credibility it had when it gave the PS3 version of Skyrim 40/40

 

[x3sphere]

In related news, trophy list popped up today for anyone interested:

http://exophase.com/game/soul-sacrifice-ps-vita/trophies/

 

[Eusis]

Who've largely stuck with PSP or moved to 3DS.

If they stuck with their PSP there's a chance to win them over and bring them to Vita. It's kind of something you need to do with a generational shift afterall, as I doubt most PS2 players were immediately on PS3, and had yet to get a 360 either.

Hell, it's probably easier to convince 3DS owners to also get a Vita than it was to convince 360/PS3 owners to get the other system, that's mainly the realm of the hardcore (like much of us) who want access to everything.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

If you're curious, I'm gonna buy a vita for this.
3ds owner here.

 

[Augemitbutter]

i'd buy a Vita just for this game. no problem.

 

[SpaceBridge]

Glad to hear single player is fleshed out with a compelling story.

When does the demo hit NA?