nooooo let me dream! D:
Dual would be best
First 'dark miku with an eye patch', now this, #Miku4Smash
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First #FE (SMTxFE) live gameplay on Treehouse Stream
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Rest of character profiles:
http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/1...-x-fire-emblems-entertaining-main-characters/
http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/1...-x-fire-emblems-entertaining-main-characters/
kuroneko0509
Member
apparently ign stream is showing this game too, and the same stuff... but their video is bad lol
I'm pretty sure this game will be a critique of idol culture. But yeah, the first two trailers were really really overt that I cringed a good amount.
While I do think japanese realize how fucked up it is, the west completely abhors it. Count me in as one of the people who is shocked that Nintendo is bringing it over.
Seeing Tiki's profile, it's definitely a commentary on the culture. Real and Virtual idols, I am amused.
fair enough. I'm not a fan of idol stuff in particular, outside of really enjoying the Project Diva series (though not sure that's even the same thing). I don't like games that pander just for the sake of pandering, either. If i wanted to ogle anime ladies I could do that on the internet for free without spending $60. I have faith ATLUS that they can produce a worthwhile experience using these themes, though.
My initial criticism to many posters' negative reactions is more that they were coming off as though it would be better if this game just not exist, or that it was somehow poisoning the existing series. While Fire Emblem may not ever shake loose the waifu stuff that many equate with the great sales for Awakening, I'd put money on the next SMT game continuing the general darker tone of the series.
:lol
Silly but kind of cool. Combat system looks really fun and the dungeons look like they won't be procedurally generated which could be really cool.
shadow2810
Member
Tiki the new Miku lol
Feel like this game is a big parody of the idol industry.
Feel like this game is a big parody of the idol industry.
thanks! any link? the OP leads to the stream and they are playing AC
I understand and agree to a degree. Like I said before, if this game wasn't attached to the name of both of those series, my reaction to it would be completely different given that I would have had different expectations for it.
Not wanting the game to exist is a sentiment I can understand and I feel it comes back to what I just said. I think if it wasn't attributed to those two brands then a lot of people would not have a problem with it besides the in your face idol stuff. It's the fact that it's the idol stuff in series that didn't have any of that before. As for poisoning the series, I feel like Awakening is making FE head down a path I greatly dislike, since Awakening's success could be in part attributed to those themes and tones I can also understand people who are fans of the older game's style being put off by this new direction.
Thanks for the discussion. Out of curiosity, since you seem to be pretty invested in the Fire Emblem series, which game would you recommend to someone who has only played Awakening? Is there a readily available entry in the series that you think really defines it? I have access to WiiU/3DS when it comes to Nintendo platforms, so it would have to be an eShop game I guess. If there's one that is readily available on DS/GBA I guess that could work too.
KuroPyonyo
Banned
Gameplay looked awesome.
The game is basically persona idol edition and im cool with that, shouldn't have called it fe x smt though.
The game is basically persona idol edition and im cool with that, shouldn't have called it fe x smt though.
Not too sure about the idol aspect of that either, but I must say that I was really impressed with the animation during the singing sequence when she awakens her Performa.
Did they say anything about character being tied to specific FE characters ? or can you mess around with them like with Personas (fusion etc ...)
Did they say anything about character being tied to specific FE characters ? or can you mess around with them like with Personas (fusion etc ...)
I'm interest in that aspect too. game looked really weird, but interesting. cool!
SMT x Fire Emblem x Omega Quintet =P
Maiko is the president of the production company Fault Entertainment that recruits Mirage Masters. She is like a mother figure to the Mirage Masters. Shes a drinker, and has worked as a gravure idol in the past. Maiko is sharp and has quick wits, and cares about her production company comrades more than anyone.
This is amazing hahahahahaha
Maintenance
Member
She does look the part, not being offensive here or anything.
I know, the thing is I actually wondered during the presentation if they were going to include or mention Gravure Idols since the games seems to take a lot form Idol culture in general...
I'm loving this game so far, it looks very fun tbh
bobbychalkers
Member
I just watched IGN's demo and started laughing my ass off at the Jpop duet summon. The game is so over the top that i can't help but love it. I'm wondering how they are going to localize it though.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
I get it.
This game is amazing. I don't think many people get that it's a parody of idol culture. It kind of reminds me of Strange Journey in the fact that it's ridiculously over-the-top.
The navigation and combat reminds me of Shin Megami Tensei IV. The game obviously isn't as "pure" SMT as IV was, but I'm glad the Devil Survivor team is continuing to innovate because Devil Survivor was excellent. The government conspiracy themes were hardcore 80s Megami Tensei wrapped up in a 2009 SRPG bundle.
The navigation and combat reminds me of Shin Megami Tensei IV. The game obviously isn't as "pure" SMT as IV was, but I'm glad the Devil Survivor team is continuing to innovate because Devil Survivor was excellent. The government conspiracy themes were hardcore 80s Megami Tensei wrapped up in a 2009 SRPG bundle.
Shouta
Member
That explains the outfit and the figure. At least they put a storyline reason for it, heh.
Someone was noting that the UI is very likely designed by the same designer as SMTIV's.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Now THIS appeals to me. Now it makes sense why he has the cool bike.
Also, weird. Whenever you copy-and-paste text from that site it automatically inserts the read more part and the link...never seen that before.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Gameplay is looking way more interesting but still not enough to buy a Wii U.
I'm pretty impressed at the character building and the attention to detail honestly. From Tiki, to Maiko, to Toma. And even the little nod with naming the production company Fault Entertainment
Maintenance
Member
So we have a Tokusatsu actor, a Vocaloid, an Idol, a Gravure Idol, a musician and an aspiring Hollywood actress. Looks good so far.
This makes it a bit easier for my brain to process why the characters look and act the way they do.
I like the concept that they all pertain to a particular segment of the entertainment business. It could be a cool thing if it's not simply superficial, but goes a bit more in-depth with it.
It's not necessarily a reference to the Squid Sisters at all, but it's actually a general idol/j-pop duet performance, that the Squid Sisters also are influenced by. See anything else idol/j-pop related for a quick ref: AKB48, Morning Musume, Idolmaster, Love Live.
sensui-tomo
Member
Sounds like that one unofficial sentai/(power rangers) show Akihabara Ranger..... I'll take 10
Those are actual subs.
shadow2810
Member
You forgot super sentai (Toma)
Thank you.
Ah! I heard they had the same names and the song was similar, dang! thanks though!
It'd be funny if this is something that the game was building towards (hinted at by being able to be an ass when the female character is excited about Kiria's performance). Like an SMT Law and Chaos alignment, where chaos would be the MC aligning himself with the enemy Mirages to destroy the entertainment industry.