Paper scissors rock minigame.
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Paper scissors rock minigame.
I'm just seeing it now how they'll remove one of the coolest visual things about that battle because of this:
How you can see Beat and Konishi way up in the sky on the touch screen.
Vyse The Legend
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So, has anyone that played the original actually picked this up and played it?
All the impressions seem to be based on the crappy videos.
I picked up the iPad version, and I plan to play it at length on my train ride to Boston this morning.
All the impressions seem to be based on the crappy videos.
I picked up the iPad version, and I plan to play it at length on my train ride to Boston this morning.
Sapphire Dreams
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I posted a couple of short impressions of the first 2 days of the game in the iOS thread and I plan to continue after I play more, I suggest anyone actually playing the game to move there for discussion.
Yes. It is confirmed that it won't even run on anything below an iPhone 4, which includes Touch 4th gen and original iPad.
ShadyMilkman
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Was gonna be all over this, but looks like my 3GS isn't compatible.
Damn
Damn
RuneFactoryFanboy
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I think this looks pretty awesome and for once I am genuinely shocked at the backlash this is getting. I mean, I am aware of the overall iOS hatred and the countdown site building up expectations, but even so I think the lament for this is way out of proportion. Its not like this looks like a half assed port, like FF Dimensions or an amature flash game, like Megaman Xover. It makes me a little irritated when I see the youtube dislikes for something I think looks like a fun, quality effort, because I worry about what kind of message it sends Square-enix.
As far as the actual game is concerned Im excited to play it again. I never was able to grasp (and I know Im not alone) the dual screen combat system so changing it up to be on a single screen is a plus. The high res sprites look phenomenal, especially with the full city view of 20+ people walking around at once.
The only thing Im bummed out about here is that its not available for iPods. Apple really needs to refresh the now 2 year old iPod so it can keep up with the phone/pad.
As far as the actual game is concerned Im excited to play it again. I never was able to grasp (and I know Im not alone) the dual screen combat system so changing it up to be on a single screen is a plus. The high res sprites look phenomenal, especially with the full city view of 20+ people walking around at once.
The only thing Im bummed out about here is that its not available for iPods. Apple really needs to refresh the now 2 year old iPod so it can keep up with the phone/pad.
ScreenSplitter
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I'd probably pick this up if I could, the DS version is ridiculously expensive everywhere. But hey! My iPod Touch doesn't support it. One of my main gripes with iOS gaming.
ScreenSplitter
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Dat fragmentation
The future of gaming man. But honestly, I didn't think the game would be that technically demanding. I'll have to keep a close eye on the DS version becoming cheaper, and pick that up. It's always been a game that intrigued me, but I've honestly never seen it at retail.
Wait, what happened to the awesome Boss Death animation? Oh sod this nonsense.
That's really lame.
But I thought iOS was a single unified gaming platform???
In all seriousness from what I've seen here you'll be better off with the DS versions. There's just more to it than the iOS port. Simply you can't beat 2 screens with 1 screen.
ScreenSplitter
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"I'll just have a 3DS sequel"
"iOS port it is!"
"No... I said 3DS sequel"
"iOS... port?"
"3DS SEEEQUEL"
"POOO-OORT"
"3-D..."
"i-O..."
Vyse The Legend
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I played the DS version religiously, and I've now played the first two days on the iPad. Remember, the game starts off slowly in general. You need to collect more pins and pin slots before you have a full arsenal.
However, not having the second character fighting up top does make the fights slower by default, since Neku needs to do all the damage now. I've found the controls competent, but a bit spotty at times. They were much more responsive with the stylus. Making the partner pin activate with by tapping an enemy is also a bit messy, because there are some pins that already require that (lightning, for example). This means it's a crapshoot what will happen when you tap: you may get Shiki attacking or your pin. It's not really problematic at all, but it is imprecise, an inelegant solution.
That all said, the leveling and collecting pin stuff is still addicting. The Twitter integration is neat. The game isn't retina on the new iPad, and it shows with some jaggies and artifacting. But, overall, it is nice looking.
Majima Everywhere System
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I'm sorry, but this seems cool in my book. I don't know if I need it just now, as I just got a Kingdom Hearts I'm not playing.
I played through about 10 hours of the original DS version. I didn't get good at the combat, but I could see it being gratifying if you were able to master that.
I played through about 10 hours of the original DS version. I didn't get good at the combat, but I could see it being gratifying if you were able to master that.
This is a pretty fair price shipping is reasonable as well. New & Sealed
http://store.na.square-enix.com/store/sqenixus/en_US/pd/productID.116224500/categoryId.16256500/parentCategoryID.16256100#.UDuAMdZlRjg
This is true. It's the only thing I've had a problem with thus far (I'm only a little bit into day 2, though.)
Yeah, the fights being less manic is a plus as far as I'm concerned but I can see how some people would miss that.
I finished day 3 and am having a grand ol' time.
How do you set up twitter integration? It doesn't let me turn it on from the main screen under twitter... Do I have to wait a bit to get access?
So you have a permanent partner pin that is always using up the "tap an enemy" pin type? And is there really no substitute pin option? The first game would've been nigh unplayable to me without the substitute option (hold a shoulder button to activate a different set of pins, to prevent overlapping touch functions).
You can use alternate decks. I haven't unlocked it, but I believe Fuu posted it becomes available a bit later.
And, for example, I had the lightning Pin on. I tapped an enemy to attack them, and instead of lightning, Shiki came out. But while she was out, my lightning worked every time.
I wasn't referring to entire alternate decks. In the DS game, you could remedy your situation by assigning the lightning pin to a sub-slot. In battle, you could tap an enemy for Shiki, but while holding the left shoulder button, ONLY the lightning pin would be able to activate.
From jcm's post, it sounds like this feature is still in the game, and you should definitely try and utilize it to have full control over your pins in battle.
I understand, but Shiki isn't a pin you assign. Your partner is always there.
It's not a big deal, though, since you can tap twice really quick. Once to activate your partner, another for a tap to activate pin.
MaverickHunterAsh
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Certainly, I never meant to make it seem like I was trying to make an objective statement that all iOS ports of console/handheld games have terrible controls for everyone. There's no way I can say that -- I can only speak for myself. For me, they've all been terrible (at least the ones that I listed), but if you've gotten more mileage out of some, then more power to you!
True, I'm not sure there's ever been anything quite like this before in terms of iOS ports. Mega Man X might be the closest thing since Capcom really reworked parts of the game and how it plays overall to make the game a "better" fit for iOS... with completely disastrous results.
Square Enix's efforts here far outclass theirs, though, for sure.
Yeah, I can understand not liking this because they changed a pretty significant portion of the DS game, but this port is very well done. It looks great, plays great, and seems to me to have had at least some thought put into it in getting rid of the 2nd screen.
It was a great game, and it still is a great game, but it's different from the original. The great thing is that this port existing doesn't mean the DS version has suddenly disappeared from existence, so go play that if it's a big deal. More people get to experience TWEWY. That's a good thing in my book. A very good thing.
It was a great game, and it still is a great game, but it's different from the original. The great thing is that this port existing doesn't mean the DS version has suddenly disappeared from existence, so go play that if it's a big deal. More people get to experience TWEWY. That's a good thing in my book. A very good thing.
I...buh...wah?
Aside from the fact that S-E have split the user base, and the over pricing, and two separate versions...this release is a good thing. A sequel would be nice, but at least this way Square can gauge interest in order to decide the scale of a potential sequel, as well as build a stronger fan base to ensure the sequel is a success. I expected iOS, and hell, I may even pick this up if it cheapens up a little. I always have the DS version if I want to play with that combat system.
EDIT: I swear I didn't read your post beforehand, Skilletor.
RyougaSaotome
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Put a couple of hours into this today. As someone who loved the original, I'm actually really digging this do far. It feels fresh to me thus far.
Also it's ridiculously good looking on the iPhone.
Also it's ridiculously good looking on the iPhone.
To be honest, I think they've handled this quite alright. It's just the fact that the guy playing this is so ridiculously bad, it ain't even funny.
Saint Gregory
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ShinobiMuramasa
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Anyone know what's up with this? https://twitter.com/subasekani
Is this another countdown? Could be the "ni" after the abbreviated name for the game could be for "2"...
Is this another countdown? Could be the "ni" after the abbreviated name for the game could be for "2"...
probably some dude trying to troll everyone
Probably fake, those accounts usually get followed first by SE's PR/other official things, not random fans.
Cbajd5
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I'm guessing it's someone just trying to trick people or something.
Also, has anyone considered this port may be an indication of
a dual screen iPhone?
Because that's obviously not true.
ShinobiMuramasa
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I figured as much. Well hopefully a sequel will be revealed at TGS.
chickdigger802
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Yeah that boss battle ain't too shabby.
Removing my card off my iTunes is probably the best decision I've made this month. Saves me so much from impulse buys.
I still might pick this up though...
Removing my card off my iTunes is probably the best decision I've made this month. Saves me so much from impulse buys.
I still might pick this up though...
ThatStupidLion
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wait so they removed using a 2nd character to fight?
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