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[Parakeetman]

Word from Hachima Kikou is that early Feb. 2015 there should be a PS4 / PSV JP demo for God Eater 2: Rage Burst, which will also allow for save data to be transferred over.

・体験版同士でマルチプレイ可能
・体験版はPS4とPSVitaの両方
・2機種間でクロスプレイ可能
・セーブデータを引き継ぐ場合は、コードネーム以外のキャラメイクをやり直せる
・前回のまるごと体験版と同レベルのストーリーを収録
・体験版では特別な高難易度版が存在
・高難易度版では「ブラッドレイジ」が使用可能
・体験版専用ミッションも用意
・サバイバルミッションも遊べる
・レイジバーストでは前作とは武器の仕様が違うので、引き継いだ武器は補正のついたものになる（性能は同程度）
・武器のカラー変更あり　やったぜ
・体験版でやりこんだデータは製品版に引き継ぎ可能
・アラガミバレットの誤射判定（フレンドリーファイア）の廃止
・サバイバルミッションでは、ミッションの間に装備を整えられるベースキャンプが存在
・報酬の取得条件や取得確率が確認できる
・体験版はほぼ完成している状態
・配信日は2月初旬を予定

*Will allow for multiplayer between demo versions.
*PS4 + PSV demo versions will both be available.
*Cross Play between the two platforms will also be possible.
*When transferring save data, everything besides your code name will be able to be remade with your character creation.
*Data will retain level / story progression as the demo.
*Special high difficulty level for the demo version.
*On the high difficulty level player will be able to use [Blood Rage].
*Demo specific missions.
*Able to select Survival Missions.
*In Rage Burst, the weapon functionality is different, therefore the transferred weapons will be revised.
*Able to change weapon colors.
*Able to transfer demo data to the release version.
*During survival mission, in between missions there will be a base camp where you can restock and ready up for the next mission.
*Able to confirm what type of rewards will be obtained / chance to obtain.
*The demo version will be close to the release version.
*Demo version slated for an early February release.

Also current trailer that is playing at retail outlets currently.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaoO9rjbZmI

 

[Kysen]

I haven't been so hyped for a release in a long time. They're even releasing the full OST on the 25th.
You might wanna provide a translation for those who can't read the notes.

 

[zeromcd73]

Already got the PS4 version pre-ordered but will still give it a go. Really want to hear that song that plays during the blood rage mode activation in combat.

Super bummed out they didn't change the terrible opening song.

 

[Parakeetman]

I haven't been so hyped for a release in a long time. They're even releasing the full OST on the 25th.
You might wanna provide a translation for those who can't read the notes.

Was in a call and doing the translations in the mean time. rough and dirty on top of I hate translating shit, so if something isnt fully correct just let me know which line to fix and with what.

 

[Parakeetman]

Already got the PS4 version pre-ordered but will still give it a go. Really want to hear that song that plays during the blood rage mode activation in combat.

Super bummed out they didn't change the terrible opening song.

I still say its some porkbarreling shit going on. Only explanation why they keep picking these shitty bands to do OP music.

If they had brought back alan the fans would have gone insane. Instead we get yet another shitty Engrish OP. Seriously, do these guys even listen to their own music to hear how stupid they sound? Just because you remixed the song slightly does not change how shit the lyrics are. Good lord.

In case people did not notice am not a fan of the song since GE2.

 

[Kysen]

If they had brought back alan the fans would have gone insane. Instead we get yet another shitty Engrish OP. Seriously, do these guys even listen to their own music to hear how stupid they sound?

So much truth. The engrish has to go.

 

[Mengetsu]

I hope this demo is not locked behind PS+ like GGXrd was. I used my free trial on that already lol

 

[Parakeetman]

I hope this demo is not locked behind PS+ like GGXrd was. I used my free trial on that already lol

Thats a good question... Not sure since does not seem like it was addressed in that list unfortunately.

 

[warningjab]

Thats a good question... Not sure since does not seem like it was addressed in that list unfortunately.

I don't think it would be locked if the first demo for GE2 itself wasn't.

 

[Parakeetman]

I don't think it would be locked if the first demo for GE2 itself wasn't.

doubt they would if they plan to get it into the hands of as many as possible but to play mp folks would need ps+ on the ps4 id imagine?

 

[warningjab]

doubt they would if they plan to get it into the hands of as many as possible but to play mp folks would need ps+ on the ps4 id imagine?

Ahh thats right, completely forgot about ps4 hahah

 

[DannyDanger]

Should i wait & hope, for a US Release?

 

[Sitrus]

Should i wait & hope, for a US Release?

You have received a message from Sony:

 

[Parakeetman]

Should i wait & hope, for a US Release?

considering its on the ps4 and just like god eater the us got the god eater burst expansion am pretty certain that they will release this in the west.

 

[sensui-tomo]

So a thread i can finally ask this in, I never got into god eater for the psp(as in i never played it much and i've forgotten anything about it), I loved freedom wars, will i like god eater 2?

 

[Zhao_Yun]

They're even releasing the full OST on the 25th.

Yes, finally! I haven't played any God Eater game until now but I am so looking forward to more Go Shiina goodness!

 

[Parakeetman]

So a thread i can finally ask this in, I never got into god eater for the psp(as in i never played it much and i've forgotten anything about it), I loved freedom wars, will i like god eater 2?

god eater combat wise kills freedom wars due to both ranged and melee being viable. though you can make game breaking bullets but thats mostly endgame. though for ranged weapons freedom wars might feel a bit better due to them acting more like standard TPS type of firearms. but being able to switch between the two on the fly and working them together is just great. since the whole melee system was sorta useless in freedom wars, this game most def fills that gap.

also melee weapons in general have been improved over how they worked in ge adding a few new moves.

though just dont expect to be able to fly around the map with a thorn.

story pacing is better too due to no filler crap in between or having to navigate an overly large facility.

 

[Falk]

Speaking of the soundtrack:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDPBcpT-e3I

Bonus footage from VGO's Taiwan orchestral show where we performed Somatoh.

Spoiler

Romeo

 

[Ryan95]

I really hope it follows the Toukiden Kiwami route: I have never dived into the series, but if it's just half as good as Freedom Wars (and since GE2 creators took part into FW development, it isn't a too pretemptious expectation), it will definitely be a good title. I'm really interested into the story-focused aspect of the game.

 

[Parakeetman]

I really hope it follows the Toukiden Kiwami route: I have never dived into the series, but if it's just half as good as Freedom Wars (and since GE2 creators took part into FW development, it isn't a too pretemptious expectation), it will definitely be a good title. I'm really interested into the story-focused aspect of the game.

Personally I say its better than Freedom Wars as it is far more focused and has better gameplay combat wise anyways.

Though the ranged weapons will feel a little different from what folks were used to in freedom wars. The unique feature is you can make custom bullet types.

No sounds in this vid and its from the first GE game, but gives you an idea of customized bullet design + what the shot type looks like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSKyVXLvJ_E

It more shows what happens when it is just Shift working on a project. Since if it was just them working on things there is no reason why the melee weapon usage in freedom wars should have turned out as bad as it did. Since they gained a lot of experience from the God Eater series and it showed in GE2 with the improvements over GE and GE:B, so looking forward to what other little adjustments will be made in GE2:RB.

Just some example footage, pretty much the first mission you do in the vita version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEv7BnvntD8

 

[Hasemo]

The demo will be released this Thursday (Feb 5th) - http://gamestalk.net/god-eater-2-rage-burst-22/

I'm ready:

 

[Parakeetman]

The demo will be released this Thursday (Feb 5th) - http://gamestalk.net/god-eater-2-rage-burst-22/

I'm ready:

Nice that we got a release date on the demo. Thanks for that.

that reminds me where the fuck is my mem card with my save data Σ(゜Д&#12444 isnt on the vita or psvtv

 

[crinale]

Up yet?

 

[Hasemo]

Up yet?

Yeah, Vita and PS4 demos are up.
The Vita one is ~2GB.

Edit:
Oh wow, the PS4 demo seems to be over 6GB.

 

[Lucentto]

So, I am messing with the demo on PS4 now and the game has black bars surrounding the screen. Come the fuck on Namco. The game doesn't even look that bad for an upressed Vita game, but come on.
Or maybe there is an option for this in the menu, but I can't read Japanese so...

 

[zeromcd73]

Just downloaded on PS4.

Dammit, the screen has black bars around the edges

I think it looks alright. Somethings like the staircase look awful, but other than that it looks decent.

 

[Totobeni]

Just downloaded on PS4.

Dammit, the screen has black bars around the edges

I think it looks alright. Somethings like the staircase look awful, but other than that it looks decent.

huh, so this is not full 1080p on PS4?

how is the framerate?

 

[zeromcd73]

huh, so this is not full 1080p on PS4?

how is the framerate?

I don't think it's full 1080p since there are black bars over the screen and there are no options to remove them.

As for framerate I think it's a stable 30fps. Haven't noticed any drops but I have only done the first tutorial mission. I'm not an expert at this, so someone who is more knowledge about framerate might know if it is 60fps or not >.>

 

[Totobeni]

I don't think it's full 1080p since there are black bars over the screen and there are no options to remove them.

As for framerate I think it's a stable 30fps. Haven't noticed any drops but I have only done the first tutorial mission. I'm not an expert at this, so someone who is more knowledge about framerate might know if it is 60fps or not >.>

What the hell Shift (and Namco) are doing. they can't make this (originally a Vita game) full 1080p on PS4. just wow.

 

[Flunkie]

Just gives all the more incentive to buy it for Vita.

 

[Takao]

What the hell Shift (and Namco) are doing. they can't make this (originally a Vita game) full 1080p on PS4. just wow.

God Eater 2 was originally a PSP game, Toto.

 

[Lucentto]

The black bars nonsense seriously killed my interest in this game. Honestly wanted to try this game out since Namco decided to port it to PS4. But if its going to be like this I will just get Toukiden and be happy, since the guys at TK had to mind to actually upgrade the assets for their game.
And no I will not buy this game for the Vita, probably going to sell that thing soon anyway.

 

[Hasemo]

Can't wait to see those black bars for myself after work.

 

[Takao]

The black bars nonsense seriously killed my interest in this game. Honestly wanted to try this game out since Namco decided to port it to PS4. But if its going to be like this I will just get Toukiden and be happy, since the guys at TK had to mind to actually upgrade the assets for their game.
And no I will not buy this game for the Vita, probably going to sell that thing soon anyway.

lol

 

[『Inaba Resident』]

so how do you start a mission in the demo?

 

[zeromcd73]

so how do you start a mission in the demo?

Did you just start?

First talk to the lady at the desk -> Go to the elevator down the stairs and go to the garden -> Cutscene -> go back up the elevator to the lobby -> talk to lady at desk again -> go slightly to the right and begin mission

 

[Totobeni]

I wonder if it's experience thing (Shift and PS4 development) or they just didn't care much about this port.

someone need to report of the framerate.

God Eater 2 was originally a PSP game, Toto.

lol. yeah you are right (now even when they most likely are porting the vita port to ps4 but this fact actually made the devs look even worse)

 

[Producer]

game looks nice on the vita. pretty fun too.

the damage numbers is a neat little thing i guess for finding out how effective your attacks are on certain monsters/ body parts, but i'll probably turn them off after a while.

haven't used any of the new features yet cause my vita is out of battery lol

 

[Hasemo]

Video from twentytwo - http://youtu.be/ixohJ0E-x6Y?a
He said that he didn't even notice the black borders.

 

[zeromcd73]

Video from twentytwo - http://youtu.be/ixohJ0E-x6Y?a
He said that he didn't even notice the black borders.

Not sure how. They are definitely noticeable.

Here is a pic from my phone:

 

[bloodyroarxx]

Not sure how. They are definitely noticeable.

Here is a pic from my phone:

you gotta be fucking kidding me.

What the hell is that.

 

[Totobeni]

Not sure how. They are definitely noticeable.

Here is a pic from my phone:

wow. black bars are clear.

and holy crap at the jaggies. (offscreen shots should even reduce jaggies)

so so far no 1080p and almost no AA. great.

 

[cyborg009]

Saw this tweet ages ago but never noticed....
https://twitter.com/project_ge/status/507857562575060992

 

[Totobeni]

Saw this tweet ages ago but never noticed....
https://twitter.com/project_ge/status/507857562575060992

thanks for the link.

Damn. this is a port of a handheld port, this is just really unacceptable.

 

[zeromcd73]

thanks for the link.

Damn. this is a port of a handheld port, this is just really unacceptable.

To be fair, the original was originally a PSP exclusive and this is their first console version. I'm personally willing to cut a fair bit of slack. The black bars, though, are disappointing

Certainly doesn't seem to be the same amount of effort as the Toukiden PS4 version, which I believe is 1080p and 60fps with updated textures.

 

[Kysen]

PS4 demo downloaded, so hyped. Gonna preorder this and DQH.

Black bars? I don't see any.

On an unrelated note the game badly needs a UI scale option. So much wasted screen space.

 

[zeromcd73]

PS4 demo downloaded, so hyped. Gonna preorder this and DQH.

Black bars? I don't see any.


On an unrelated note the game badly needs a UI scale option. So much wasted screen space.

Hmm... I only got my new TV two days ago. I wonder if it needs to be set up properly.

 

[Caronte]

Every time I read God Eater my mind reads God Hand. Every. Single. Time. And I haven't even played the damn game.

 

[raven777]

some shots I took

as expected, graphics are just up-res version of Vita. They didn't put extra touch like how KT is doing with Toukiden which is shame.

 

[Kysen]

The game feels like 30fps, which is somewhat disappointing. Nothing here is pushing the hardware. Still getting used to playing with a controller.

You can change the size of the damage numbers or off completely. I have mine setup mmo style, huge. Gonna make testing setups so much easier.