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[Linkark07]

Finally, bought it.

This is the Steins Gate choice.

 

[Vlaphor]

So how would this compare to the pc version?

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Why did I have no idea what this game was?

Is it something like 999/VLR? Or nearly as good?

Edit: Oh, it only has English subtitles? Bleh.

Better

 

[Vincent Grayson]

For fuck's sake, I can connect and buy the game on the web store, but can't get my Vita to connect to the Vita store to download it.

 

[Phatcorns]

Fantastic game, cannot recommend highly enough. If you have any issues with the main character, I still highly recommend you push through and just look at his chuunibyou as part of his character growth.

 

[calc84maniac]

So how would this compare to the pc version?

PS3 version is higher resolution, Vita version is portable.

 

[MistaBowaa]

Do you need to play other games in the series first? Or is the story a stand-alone one?

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

S;G shits on Danganronpa from a great height. I say this as someone who actually really likes Dogwood Grandpa.

Fantastic game, cannot recommend highly enough. If you have any issues with the main character, I still highly recommend you push through and just look at his chuunibyou as part of his character growth.

This as well. I had no idea what to make of Okabe at first, but his character arc is fantastic.

 

[Linkark07]

Do you need to play other games in the series first? Or is the story a stand-alone one?

Stand alone. It has references to Chaos;Head but nothing important.

 

[Tohsaka]

Do you need to play other games in the series first? Or is the story a stand-alone one?

You can just play this.

 

[The Sum of Zero]

And I paid $40 for my physical copy last week, damn.

 

[Rnr1224]

Bought! I've had my eye on this game since it was announced for Vita. glad I could get it for under half price.

 

[Andrefpvs]

And I paid $40 for my physical copy last week, damn.

Thank you for supporting the localisation of Steins;Gate 0!

<3

Spoiler

right? ;_;

 

[BlakeofT]

Damn. Got it for $20 from amazon on Christmas day. I prefer digital too. Oh well, at least it's worth it to me.

 

[shandy706]

Sounds like I need to try this.


So do the people that don't want it due to it being subtitles....do you just not like reading?

Everyone I meet that doesn't like subtitles, either can't read well (fast enough) or they just don't like reading anything.

The only thing I hate...is missing things (in the animation) due to looking away for a split second to read each line quickly. I watch a lot of foreign movies with subtitles though...some good stuff out there.

 

[MistaBowaa]

Stand alone. It has references to Chaos;Head but nothing important.

You can just play this.

Thanks!! That seals the deal. Off to PSN I go.

 

[Camp1nCarl]

Fantastic game. But man oh man I was turned off by the main character in the beginning. I nearly stopped playing because he is so awkward/annoying, but it definitely picks up after an hour or two. Still need to beat it though...

 

[Taelus]

Is there any reason to get the console version over the PC version? Do they have the same translation?

 

[Roldan]

Doko ni itta? Banana! BANAANAAAA

If the anime is anything to go by, it's great, guys. I didn't play the game because I don't really have patience for this genre, unfortunately.

Kinda offtopic but: wasn't the flash sale supposed to be indie centric?

 

[Diva]

if i watched anime how does it affect the game?

 

[Syril]

Is the PS3 version the one where the text messages aren't formatted properly?

 

[Unison]

if i watched anime how does it affect the game?

Just came to post this...

Should this be played before / after watching the anime?

 

[zugzug]

Do you have to buy both versions to play on both or can you buy the ps3 and play on both? Different skis type of thing?

 

[fvng]

as someone who is typically runs away at the sight of anime anything with very few exceptions (Valkria, Ni No Kuni) is this worth playing?

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

as someone who is typically runs away at the sight of anime anything with very few exceptions (Valkria, Ni No Kuni) is this worth playing?

The characters start off very cliche and almost all of them are into "otaku" culture. If you can't stomach anime stuff this probably isn't your game.

 

[WrenchNinja]

I just finished the dubbed anime so it was nice to hear that there's a sale. But if the game doesn't have the dub, then I'll have to pass.

 

[Bandersnatch1]

Just came to post this...

Should this be played before / after watching the anime?

Ideally it should be played before watching the anime, but if you enjoyed the anime then this greatly expands on everything. Also there is one part in the movie that will make no sense if you have only seen the anime since that scene wasn't included.

 

[MillionStabs]

Bought it full price on launch.

Aint even mad.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

as someone who is typically runs away at the sight of anime anything with very few exceptions (Valkria, Ni No Kuni) is this worth playing?

The tone, time travel plot and character development might be something you like, but the references to otaku culture and base character personalities might not be your thing.

 

[13randO]

My personal favourite game of 2015; and it was my first VN ever. Pumped for whenever it is SG 0 gets announced for NA.

 

[EVA UNIT 01]

Buy it ya fucks.
And then make a bunch of LTTP's so we can sort through your feels.
My 2015 GOTY.

 

[Audioboxer]

I played the game and then watched the anime. I preferred the anime.

Still enjoyed the game but was left a bit frustrated at not really knowing how I got to my ending.

 

[Septimus]

Is this game any fun if you've already watched the anime?

 

[Son Of Sparda]

Whoa, didn't know there was a flash sale going on!

*Runs off to see the deals*

Outlast - $4.00

Sold!

Thanks OP

Spoiler

I don't know why I bought this game. I'm already scared of watching its logo

 

[13randO]

Well, the dub's localization was a bit overzealous. I thought the voices were pretty good regardless, I wouldn't have minded having them as an option in the VN if they kept the script the same as it is now.

The Japanese voices are still great though, anyone who disregards the game just because it has no English dub is missing out.

I really liked the dub for the anime EXCEPT the part where

Spoiler

Okabe is talking to the pin vendor with Suzuha. I mean, I get that you can't translate that scene and have it make sense, but going the racial route was not in good taste.

 

[fvng]

The characters start off very cliche and almost all of them are into "otaku" culture. If you can't stomach anime stuff this probably isn't your game.

The tone, time travel plot and character development might be something you like, but the references to otaku culture and base character personalities might not be your thing.

Thanks both

 

[Fireblend]

I'm like an hour into this. Does it stay this humorous? I expected something a bit different in tone. I'll stick with it though, even if some of the cliches and jokes are super hit or miss for me.

 

[Sora_N]

BUY THIS NOW

BEST GAME RELEASED LAST YEAR

+1

 

[Andrefpvs]

I'm like an hour into this. Does it stay this humorous? I expected something a bit different in tone. I'll stick with it though, even if some of the cliches and jokes are super hit or miss for me.

All I can say is keep going, even if it appears to be going nowhere at some points.

 

[E_Darkness]

Bought this the day it came out. One of my favourite games of last year and on Vita, no doubt. Last year was strong for games.

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

I just finished the dubbed anime so it was nice to hear that there's a sale. But if the game doesn't have the dub, then I'll have to pass.

Your loss.

 

[Tizoc]

Better

Not like 999 had english dub to begin with too :v

 

[Cornbread78]

Oh, man, I have to find a $10 psn card, so I have enough.

So want..

 

[cj_iwakura]

And I'm out.

It would be a massive, MASSIVE undertaking to dub a full-voiced VN. Don;t sleep on this. I LOVE the dub, but the JP cast is phenomenal.

 

[Trigonometrize.]

Woah, people like the Steins;Gate anime dub, and Okabe in particular?!

He's pretty much the quintessential example of english dubbers wedging themselves between sounding like a real person and an endearing cartoon character in a mysterious vooid of awful.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

I'm like an hour into this. Does it stay this humorous? I expected something a bit different in tone. I'll stick with it though, even if some of the cliches and jokes are super hit or miss for me.

It starts out very slow and light-hearted. Then shit hits the fan.

 

[Hente]

Are there any differences between the vita and PS3 versions? Having some trouble deciding which version to buy.
Edit: bought the Vita version, thanks. Time to go curl on my couch with a comforter with my Vita.

 

[NeatoKuni]

thanks OP, picked it up with the 13 bucks I've had sitting in my wallet forever so it feels like I only paid 3$

I've been wanting this forever, stopped watching the anime a couple episodes in when I found out it was coming to Vita.

edit:

Are there any differences between the vita and PS3 versions? Having some trouble deciding which version to buy.

iirc just the resolution? VNs just feel better on handhelds imo.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Are there any differences between the vita and PS3 versions? Having some trouble deciding which version to buy.

Resolution and sound quality.

 

[WrenchNinja]

Your loss.

Still have 16 bucks, so nah