What got to me was the claim that this game's music is different from what you would normally hear in anime. What we've heard so far don't really exemplify that.
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Tharja, Virion (Awakening), & Draug (Shadow Dragon) Confirmed for Genei Ibun Roku #FE
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What got to me was the claim that this game's music is different from what you would normally hear in anime. What we've heard so far don't really exemplify that.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I can't be more sold.
Why did I think that was Silent Hill for some reason? Anyway the same statement could be applied to Castlevania.
SatoAilDarko
Member
Still super interested as I am a part of the small group that likes thus much more than a crossover.
Going to put my guess for English title, Fire Emblem Tensei. Uses the meaning of Tensei.
Going to put my guess for English title, Fire Emblem Tensei. Uses the meaning of Tensei.
victreeb3l
Member
Awesome. Now also add Owain!
Drilbit777
Member
Yeah plus it can work pretty well like with "God Knows" in the haruhi Suzimiya dub.
I don't mind it much, since my biggest fear is how they would change the song while keeping the lyrics mostly intact.
Best scenario possible is that the english release will contain both US and JPN voices, though that's next to impossible considering it's NOA bringing this.
it's tearing you apaaaaaart to be heeeeeeere
Finale Fireworker
Member
This is an example of a game so Japanese that it hurts.
What is an example of a game that's so American that it hurts? Do we have those? Something so deeply, deeply, ingrained in a sect of western culture that it becomes nearly impossible to wrench from the niche?
Maybe something like Tony Hawk's Underground...? Not many American games even have heavy-handed culture, because America doesn't have the same kind of unified cultural identities as Japan. But it's something I've been thinking about.
What is an example of a game that's so American that it hurts? Do we have those? Something so deeply, deeply, ingrained in a sect of western culture that it becomes nearly impossible to wrench from the niche?
Maybe something like Tony Hawk's Underground...? Not many American games even have heavy-handed culture, because America doesn't have the same kind of unified cultural identities as Japan. But it's something I've been thinking about.
Lucky Seven
Banned
I hope Tharja doesnt take a spot from Merric.
I dunno somebody made a thread about SOCOM recently that would seem to fit the "so American it hurts" ideal. Like I figure a lot of militaristic shooters play well into our gun culture and sense of exceptionalism (deserved or not). Stuff like Duke Nukem and Leisure Suit Larry strike me as distinctly American titles as well. Classics like Doom strike me as stuff that could have only been born out an American mind. Plus games (realistic or arcadey) born out of distinctively American pastimes (Football, Nascar, etc.) play into this as well though I have a feeling you might mean purely fantasy games?
So yeah that was all off the top of my head. I'm going to say there are a lot of American-made games that are "so American it hurts". Same with games made in any other country.
Also while the USA is certainly a more diverse culture than Japan just due to our demographics, there are 100%, explicitly American aspects of our culture and zeitgeist. 100%
CrimsonFist
Member
Scrooge McDuck
Member
I'm not sure if this fit what you're looking for, but some years ago I watched my brother playing a strategy game called World in Conflict to completion and it definitely was so American it hurts.
Hours Left
Member
Um, that Barry dude better be a playable character, because YES.
It couldn't scream 'NPC' harder if it tried. Making him playable would be a creatively bankrupt misstep blemishing an otherwise laser-focused production.
Neogaf and its morals are so american that it hurts.
Hours Left
Member
Don't crush my dreams. The game needs an ojisan character. Let's break the mold.
The Mirage potential is already there too.
The mould protects us.
The mould sustains us.
The mould will not hesitate to annihilate those who turn their back on it.
Abandon all thoughts of betrayal.
Speculate on the pattern on Nah's panties.
Though as far as mirages go, there's no way they'll neglect Ogma, at least. A shame Basilio and Priam have no chance, not to mention all the characters from non-Archanea games which won't be represented at all...
Hours Left
Member
Frederick
Priam
Basilio
Gregor
Vaike
Ogma
Samson
Vyland
Barst/Bord/Cord
Macellan
Ymir
Darros
Etc.
They can't be contained.
Exploding8
Member
Tharja mai waifu.
too bad I lost interest after the reveal trailer >.<
Sumio Mondo
Member
Looking at the trailers, this is going to have lots and lots of Jpop. The whole game revolves around Idol culture, ffs.
So people in Tokyo are blue, yellow, pink, green etc. Good to know.
Every time I see more new stuff about it my interest deflates more and more.
ohhhh nice
I'd be surprised if the new characters weren't playable (on your team during battles) lol.
Not cool until he's in.
Sigurd is certainly not cool. HUEHUEHEUEHUEHUE
But really, if they wanted me to buy this thing, they should have used the Elibe Saga.
Finale Fireworker
Member
SOCOM sounds like a fantastic answer. Definitely what I was getting at. DOOM, too, is extremely American. That's exactly what I was getting at.
Definitely the trend of military games lends itself to this classification. I was originally thinking more in line with iconography, character tropes, and music, which is what led me to the sort of "slice of life" kind of story in THUG. But looking at the bigger picture, military games lead to a lot of more obvious answers.
I hope you get 10-15 years in prison for this comment.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
How did I miss this
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
What do you mean, almost every japanese targeted nintendo game has been dual audio on WiiU
Scrooge McDuck
Member
If we're talking about iconography and tropes, maybe the Grand Theft Auto games fit? While it they didn't particularly hurt me, there are many things that made me go (pardon the generalization) "huh I don't get it. Maybe it's an American thing."
On a side note, reading up, it seems that World in Conflict was made by a Sweden developer. Huh.
CrimsonFist
Member
Scans are out, showing the new Mirages, Mamori's combat outfit and some of the preorder costumes. No sign of Barry in and combat screens.
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
Colourful and fun!
HE BETTER BE PLAYABLE!
ActStriker
Member
That dog costume Barry is wearing, lol
Saw the scan and Draug is totally the guy some thought it was the Dark Knight.
This one :
By the way, Tharja looks great
This one :
By the way, Tharja looks great
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Barry's Mirage is Draug I believe so he should be a playable party member.
shadow2810
Member
No, he is Mamori (the new girl)'s Mirage
Mine grows! !!
I think its because (like myself) people thought about the absolute core of what both franchises had to offer, and created some amazing SRPG in their heads, then when revealed, got something completely different than what they expected.
NeonZ
Member
The issue is the focus on idol culture, an element that has little relation to either franchise. I don't think anyone could ever see it coming.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Well that's sad. Reading some more stuff Barry might just be a NPC.
Lame if true :/