Each bundle has 4 songs, so 4 x 13 = 52 + the 59 other songs = 111 tracks.
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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy coming to iOS! [Up: New Music From FFT/Type0/More, Out Now]
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Each bundle has 4 songs, so 4 x 13 = 52 + the 59 other songs = 111 tracks.
I wonder how regional variations will factor in. Each DLC song in the UK will be 69p presumably, compared to 90p for the 3DS versions. That's going to make a difference.
Ideally we need to know how much it costs to bring the iOS version up to parity with the 3DS version, how much it costs to 'max out' both and what the difference in content is at that point.
Crack out those calculators.
I think it comes with two songs.
shira
Member
dat Nintendo tax. . . er savings
If memory serves, 3DS Theatrhythm has 52 DLC songs at $0.99 each, so that's ~$52 worth of DLC, plus however much you paid for the base game. So the 3DS version is definitely cheaper if you buy everything in each version, but it also doesn't have some of the songs and characters that the iOS version makes available. Not sure if there are any songs in the 3DS version that aren't in the iOS version, though.
How many DLC tracks are there in the 3DS version? 50+?
Assuming there are 50 tracks as DLC and you buy them all, that is $75 AUD. I bought the base game for $50 AUD, so $125 AUD overall.
The 3DS version still seems the cheaper option no matter your region.
Assuming there are 50 tracks as DLC and you buy them all, that is $75 AUD. I bought the base game for $50 AUD, so $125 AUD overall.
The 3DS version still seems the cheaper option no matter your region.
All 13 EMS songs have been axed from the iOS version.
Three: Basic, Expert and Ultimate just like the 3DS version.
Well I guess the song pack price isn't so bad then. Jubeat packs are pricier.
That's not the issue here; the issue is that to get on something resembling parity with the 3DS version of the game as is, as in all of the stuff it came with at no additional cost, you're spending more than twice the cost of the game than it was as a $40 game when it came out, and you'd still be missing 13 songs as a result.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
I thought I was, but Square didn't kiss their business goodbye after the FFXIII 360 release so I just don't know anymore!
Why are you so certain? Surely this would be a no brainer?
Well, obviously. I just find the timing funny that I bought a 3DS a few days ago to play Theatrhythm.
Resistance100
Member
Feck me.
Yes, also I imagine arrow directions will be a lot more annoying with a finger too, didn't think of that until I remembered how it plays more.
StarCreator
Member
Don't forget capacitive stylii exist! I actually bought a couple for taiko no tatsujin + (didn't really work out because you can't really use them at a steep enough angle for drumming) and if the game system hasn't been adjusted it should work really well here - my only concern is not being able to see the action if there isn't enough empty space built into the screen.
This is true of every last one of Square Enix's ports to iOS. FFT is probably the worst offender here, being $18-20 on iOS vs $0-10 on PSN.
This is true of every last one of Square Enix's ports to iOS. FFT is probably the worst offender here, being $18-20 on iOS vs $0-10 on PSN.
My works pays for my phone and my phone bill, but I was happy to spend $200 on a 3DS XL and Theatrhythm in November. I wouldn't want to play this game on my iPhone or Vita.
Narpas Sword0
Member
I never felt like grinding out all the characters in the 3DS game, so I really only played with the base ones. I would probably buy 1 or 2 characters in this game and a few dozen songs and come out better than the $40 I paid last time. I don't need every single song and I sure as hell don't need every character. I like this model.
Also those screens seem to indicate that I can actually listen to DLC tracks before buying them, that was a bummer in the original version
Also those screens seem to indicate that I can actually listen to DLC tracks before buying them, that was a bummer in the original version
Damn, wish my company paid for my phone bill
If you live in the US, have a 3DS, and plan on spending more than $20 on this iOS app, the SE NA store has Theatrhythm 3DS for $20 right now, so you'll get more bang for your buck.
If not, then still enjoy the fun game!
This is what I'm going to do. Good release for me.
StarCreator
Member
Sadly, I don't live in the US and I don't have a 3DS because it is really expensive here (like everything game related). :|
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
Honestly I think it's pretty obvious that the 3DS version is the superior option here, if just for the stylus control and generally more robust package (additional modes, etc). Anyone who just got a 3DS and is feeling burned, don't. The 3DS game is still an absolutely excellent purchase, the existence of this app notwithstanding.
That said, boy I sure hope some of these new songs come to the 3DS version as DLC at some point in the future. I loved Theatrhythm so much that I almost decided to buy ALL of the DLC but gladly I restrained myself only to the extra songs that sounded neat. I am sure there are a fair number of neat ones in this new selection that I can see myself wanting.
The DLC characters in this iOS version is pretty insane, though. That they cost like 2x the price of a song, specifically. The character selection is probably the least important part of the game, they're just bouncing little faces.
That said, boy I sure hope some of these new songs come to the 3DS version as DLC at some point in the future. I loved Theatrhythm so much that I almost decided to buy ALL of the DLC but gladly I restrained myself only to the extra songs that sounded neat. I am sure there are a fair number of neat ones in this new selection that I can see myself wanting.
The DLC characters in this iOS version is pretty insane, though. That they cost like 2x the price of a song, specifically. The character selection is probably the least important part of the game, they're just bouncing little faces.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Someone just got Excalipoor.
The DLC characters lack Ace so I am not jealous.
StarCreator
Member
If you don't play Stoic all the time characters totally matter in the 3DS version; every character acquires different skills as they level up which become useful for killing things faster (to get shards quicker). I'm actually wondering how all the level up and item collecting stuff is going to work on this version.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Does the iOS port have Dark Notes or some equivalent to the Streetpass stuff?
Yeah, no item runs for score & using certain chars w/ equipment for item unlocks/hunting.
Yeah, no item runs for score & using certain chars w/ equipment for item unlocks/hunting.
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
Sure, but you can just buy 4 (or fewer, if the base selection is good) good characters and be done with that. Maybe that's why they're more expensive, actually, since there's no real motivation to actually get them all.
StarCreator
Member
Yes, it's up in New Zealand and maybe a few other Asian territories right now, as every scheduled launch is. It'll hit the US App Store at 11 PM Eastern.
It is but I'd be fairly sure that Square Enix execs look at this and think now that it's on iOS everybody will rebuy stuff to have one place with the new content. That's kinda how Japanese business models tend to work and Square-Enix is definitely not one to step out of line on that.
polyh3dron
Banned
Ugh fucking IAP.
I didn't know about this app schedule at all. I thought it was random. lol Thanks.
It's probably the best option for this type of game.