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Brandon F · Apr 6, 2017

Tried doing a search and found nothing, but tried this out last night and found the changes very promising.

Game feels more like a fleshed out adventure with an actual overworld, quests, and exploration to undergo. Very unlike the wave-based Tower-Defense approach of the first game(at least based on the demo). I would love it if Hyrule Warriors 2 followed this approach!

Just a heads-up as some many would probably be interested in trying it.

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inner-G · Apr 6, 2017

Brandon F said:
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Game feels more like a fleshed out adventure with an actual overworld, quests, and exploration to undergo. Very unlike the wave-based Tower-Defense approach of the first game(at least based on the demo). I would love it if Hyrule Warriors 2 followed this approach!

This interests me...

cleveridea · Apr 6, 2017

Was really interested in this game once I found out you can use different weapon types as the main character (and I believe more complex skill trees as a result)

Really liked prior one but was a little simplistic, this one looks more interesting gameplay and progression wise

sixteen-bit · Apr 6, 2017

Thanks for the heads up. I wonder if they improved performance over the JP release at all.

Dr. Zoidberg · Apr 6, 2017

Is this the same as the Switch demo?

Brandon F · Apr 6, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
Thanks for the heads up. I wonder if they improved performance over the JP release at all.

Played the demo on a Pro and it probably isn't(knowing nothing about the import game). It performed alright, but it wasn't as smooth as GAF normally expects from games. Not poor though, but my guess is closer to 30 than 60. There is a massive boss you fight at the end of the demo and I definitely noticed a bit of sluggishness.

But I haven't paid any attention to the import game and was really surprised when the demo plopped me right into a massive overworld with a quest icon to head towards. Only a single monster coin dropped for me(seem to be really rare?) and instead of an AI slime knight fighting alongside my party, I actually took control of it instead. Another big change?

SolVanderlyn · Apr 6, 2017

Those colors the MCs are wearing fit pretty well for a release around Easter.

DriftingSpirit · Apr 6, 2017

I played it yesterday night. It was pretty decent. I have a ton of games to play though so I'll get it for cheap down the road.

sloppyjoe_gamer · Apr 6, 2017

Awesome!!! Thanks for the heads up....will grab this tonite and check it out!!

Dandy Crocodile · Apr 6, 2017

If this is the same as the Switch demo, then playable Maribel has finally been unleashed on western shores. Truly a holy day.

Brandon F · Apr 6, 2017

Dandy Crocodile said:
If this is the same as the Switch demo, then playable Maribel has finally been unleashed on western shores. Truly a holy day.

I was able to switch control to Maribel in the demo.

squall211 · Apr 6, 2017

Too many games on my plate to justify getting this Day 1, but I look forward to playing it eventually.

Mercador · Apr 6, 2017

Is it coop?

zidanelucis · Apr 6, 2017

Dr. Zoidberg said:
Is this the same as the Switch demo?

No because this actually looks incredible and runs at 1080P 60FPS.

That demo was fucking awful. The game ran and looked like legitimate shit. But at least I tried so now I'm aware what version of the game to never get.

LectureMaster · Apr 6, 2017

Good news. Though famitsu does not have a good reputation. They gave DQ : Heroes II 39 scores.
Worth trying the demo!

bigol · Apr 6, 2017

I tried the EU demo and it definitely has framerate issues in battle, when there are many spell effects on screen.

MyNameIsRye · Apr 6, 2017

Does it matter if I didn't play the 1st one?

gtj1092 · Apr 6, 2017

Sweet. Finished DQH just about a year ago. Does this have local co-op would be cool to play with my girlfriend. Part one would of been so much better with multiplayer.

nemisis0 · Apr 6, 2017

Mercador said:
Is it coop?

2 players local yep.

robotzombie · Apr 6, 2017

do you get anything from the demo? Main game unlocks or something of the sort? or just to try out

fbutron · Apr 6, 2017

Thanks for the heads up, will buy it day one since I loved the first with all the story and all

This one can be played online right?

Brandon F · Apr 6, 2017

robotzombie said:
do you get anything from the demo? Main game unlocks or something of the sort? or just to try out

Don't think so, nothing was stated when I completed the demo.

I did read that having a savefile from the first game and Builders will unlock minor rewards in Heroes II though.

Megatron · Apr 6, 2017

nemisis0 said:
2 players local yep.

Local? Doesnt it have online co op? I thought it did.

fbutron · Apr 6, 2017

nemisis0 said:
2 players local yep.

Yes! also wanted always to play with the wife so good news!!

Just I believe I read that also can be online no?

Jonneh3003 · Apr 6, 2017

Sounds brilliant, I wonder if Fire Emblem Warriors will adopt similar changes the the formula.

BigEmil · Apr 6, 2017

Demo was nice, seems an improvement over the first. I'll buy it in a sale later down the line

Ridley327 · Apr 6, 2017

nemisis0 said:
2 players local yep.

This is wrong. The only multiplayer the game has is online.

Dragoshi1 · Apr 6, 2017

Played it, lots of QOL changes from the first one, like a SPRINT BUTTON, FINALLY.

Dr. Zoidberg · Apr 6, 2017

zidanelucis said:
No because this... runs at 1080P 60FPS.

Not according to several people in this thread who have played it, though I'm sure it performs MUCH better than the Switch version. However, what I meant was is it the same content as the Switch demo, regardless of performance?

Nightbird · Apr 6, 2017

DriftingSpirit said:
I played it yesterday night. It was pretty decent. I have a ton of games to play though so I'll get it for cheap down the road.

Same

NeOak · Apr 6, 2017

zidanelucis said:
No because this actually looks incredible and runs at 1080P 60FPS.

[CITATION NEEDED]

midasmulligan · Apr 6, 2017

How much different is it then the Japanese demo, cause that was completely unacceptable in terms of performance.... My goodness

Edit: NVM, thought we we're talking about switch

DriftingSpirit · Apr 6, 2017

Performance was fine for me. I didn't encounter any major performance issues.

Mercador · Apr 6, 2017

nemisis0 said:
2 players local yep.

The demo as well?

Omegabalmung9 · Apr 6, 2017

Took some screenshots with my capture card.

ReaperXL7 · Apr 6, 2017

Is this still a tower defense game with DW elements? I wasn't a big fan of that aspect from the first game.

Ricker · Apr 6, 2017

Loved the first and it didnt have online co-op,which this one has...day uno

fbutron · Apr 23, 2017

Just FYI you can preload now the game, just finished and ready to go!!

Shame i did not yet finished the first one

blankslatenator · Apr 23, 2017

OMG and it's coming to Steam. Wheheheheehheeheh!

Dynheart · Apr 23, 2017

Despite this running better on the PS4, I will still get this on the Switch. My entire Dragon Quest collection is on the Nintendo platform, and if I get this on the PS4 my OCD will destroy my soul.

Jucksalbe · Apr 23, 2017

Dynheart said:
Despite this running better on the PS4, I will still get this on the Switch. My entire Dragon Quest collection is on the Nintendo platform, and if I get this on the PS4 my OCD will destroy my soul.

But that means you skipped DQ Builders, which you really shouldn't.

dragonflys545 · Apr 23, 2017

Jucksalbe said:
But that means you skipped DQ Builders, which you really shouldn't.

So much for that collection thing...

Ashtar · Apr 23, 2017

nemisis0 said:
2 players local yep.

Wait really? I was trying to look it up but only found online coop
Edit: looks like online only

Dynheart · Apr 23, 2017

Jucksalbe said:
But that means you skipped DQ Builders, which you really shouldn't.

I have no desire to buy that game, as I do not enjoy Mine Craft type games. The rest of my Dragon Quest collection is on the Nintendo platform, if I have the option I'll keep it that way.

Btw, it's "my" collection. That does not mean I have to own every game in existence. Main series and games that interest me. DQ builders does not interest me.

Lucreto · Apr 23, 2017

Looking forward to this game.

I have all my the character videos watched multiple time as this stage.

I won't get it until Friday but I got a three day weekend and I plan on wearing my slime tshirt and play the entire time.

Also you get Luceus's and Aurora's armour if you have DQH1 on your HDD and the Builders Hammer if you have DQ Builders if it's the same as the Japanese release.

Dr. Zoidberg · Apr 23, 2017

Dynheart said:
I do not enjoy Mine Craft type games.

Neither do I. In fact I've never enjoyed one. I love DQ Builders, though. Not saying you need it, just throwing that out there. Despite appearances, t's very different from Minecraft.

Dynheart · Apr 23, 2017

Dr. Zoidberg said:
Neither do I. In fact I've never enjoyed one. I love DQ Builders, though. Not saying you need it, just throwing that out there. Despite appearances, t's very different from Minecraft.

I'll consider looking into it, but my priority will be purchasing DQ heroes 1+2 first. I bought Dragon Quest Swords, or whatever it was called, for the sake of collecting back in the day. I wish I had not. Now I'm stuck with it because it does not sell for much at all. Not worth the effort. I would rather have games sitting on my shelf that I enjoy, not more Dragon Quest Swords. (not saying it is a bad game, I just did not enjoy it). Heh

I'll look into it, though. If it is that much of a departure from minecraft, I'll consider.

Jucksalbe · Apr 23, 2017

Dynheart said:
I'll look into it, though. If it is that much of a departure from minecraft, I'll consider.

There's a demo on PSN, so you can try that before buying something you won't really like.

Dynheart · Apr 23, 2017

Jucksalbe said:
There's a demo on PSN, so you can try that before buying something you won't really like.

From my experience, demo's usually are not a great representative/indicative of the final product. More often than not they do more harm than good, so I steer clear from them and use my own methods (long process, but has not failed me....other than Brink). Unless the demo is a good one?

Jucksalbe · Apr 23, 2017

Dynheart said:
Unless the demo is a good one?

It's the first one or two hours from the game. You can build a few things, you can explore a part of the world. I'd say it gives a good introduction as to how the game works.

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