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XSEED announces Unchained Blades for 3DS/PSP (eShop/PSN only)
- Thread starter Volcynika
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We already know they are getting released over here on iOS & android. That's portable!
Well, you can play them with a controller still. On the go may be a bit harder...
No buttons or d-pad/analog stick..no thanks.
SpaceDrake
Member
Just gonna point out here that Gust started life, many many moons ago now, as a PC developer.
(No, this one isn't actually a hint about anything)
HamPster PamPster said:
It's a full-featured game that sold for full price in Japan, though. Why shouldn't it cost $20?
Just gonna point out here that Gust started life, many many moons ago now, as a PC developer.
(No, this one isn't actually a hint about anything)
Confirmation of Atelier PC folks.
But the app stored taught me that they're supposed to be $0.99?!
I think a few people were complaining about Sumioni and content even at the $20 price tag though. Don't know personally, haven't had the time to play it :|
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
wtf, the voices don't sound like Arc Rise Fantasia's at all. C'mon. They probably sound odd because they're out-of-context. One of the voices did seem to give off the "yesterday is history today; today is tomorrow's history" thing though. :lol
The way people are carrying on in here, I figured it'd be like this stuff.
Might purchase for PSP since it's playable on Vita. Or 3DS. Depends on how big it is since I have spare memory for Vita and PSP, though I'd have to run out and buy a card for 3DS.
The way people are carrying on in here, I figured it'd be like this stuff.
Might purchase for PSP since it's playable on Vita. Or 3DS. Depends on how big it is since I have spare memory for Vita and PSP, though I'd have to run out and buy a card for 3DS.
Ah. Might get it on Vita, then, out of convenience.chaosblade said:
Ahahahaha.
Just gonna point out here that Gust started life, many many moons ago now, as a PC developer.
(No, this one isn't actually a hint about anything)
Project Four CONFIRMED.
am I the only one not bothered by the voice acting? I mean, its not that good but also not that terrible. Its not even on Chaos Wars level and far from it actually.
As for the title being digital only, I dont know if I'll get it on 3DS or PSP, Im bothered by it yes, since I prefer retail releases but the way the industry is right now, guess we just have to suck it up. As long as most titles I want still get a physical retail release I don't mind if a couple is DD only.
Anyway, Is this also the first time the 3DS will get a full retail game on eShop? Can't remember any previous games.
As for the title being digital only, I dont know if I'll get it on 3DS or PSP, Im bothered by it yes, since I prefer retail releases but the way the industry is right now, guess we just have to suck it up. As long as most titles I want still get a physical retail release I don't mind if a couple is DD only.
Anyway, Is this also the first time the 3DS will get a full retail game on eShop? Can't remember any previous games.
AtomskEater
Member
Not too interested in this game. :x But when I do get a Vita I'll probably get it, it honestly doesn't look (or sound) that bad, I just don't play many dungeon crawlers.
I'm not bothered by it in the slightest. I've heard far worse and the premise of the game sounds interesting enough to me that even if I did have a problem I could ignore it in favor of actually playing the game.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
People in here made it sound like Chaos Wars when it really wasn't. Chaos Wars VA was abysmal. It isn't even ARF bad either. It seems out-of-context and a smidge flat.
With regards to digital distribution, since the issue's being brought up in here now... I used to have feelings against it, but after a few years, I'm okay with it. If it's the only way I can play a game (which is the most important thing in the end), then I'm fine with DD in that case. I'll have to buy a memory card or an SD card to put games on when I run out of space.
But DD on Steam-only, though... that's something I have a bit of issues with since I only have access to a laptop intended for school/work, so I can't really put Steam on here. But if Trails ends up being put on Steam because the localization company has no choice? I might make an exception. :lol
The trailer is poorly put together. The voicework most likely sounds totally fine in the game.
Every single one of XSEED's trailers has been terrible, especially their trailers for Falcom's games. They seem to put more people off than they sell.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I'm all over this.
cj_iwakura
Member
Sounds like a BlazBlue class reunion. Is that Mu12-style Cristina Vee?
Yeah, those trailers have been pretty awful.
dragonlife
Member
Well... I have a PSP, but I'd rather have it on 3DS, even though I don't have one yet. Looks and sounds interesting.
Sure he can. If he voices Fang, then his voice acting is not bad, it's worse than bad.
Angelus Errare
Banned
Damn, that voice acting might be the worse I ever heard other than that one PS2 game.
http://www.audioatrocities.com/
Here is a site with voicework that is far, far, far, far, far, far, far below anything in Unchained Blades going by the trailer.
Good lord, people. If you keep using superlatives to describe everything, you're eventually going to be unable to express true extremes when it actually applies.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Some of the hyperbole being posted here is kind of incredible. This is nowhere even close to as bad as ARF or Chaos Wars. Not even close.
Game is pretty fun actually. Never beat it, but I had a good time with what I did play.
Game is pretty fun actually. Never beat it, but I had a good time with what I did play.
SpaceDrake
Member
Well, keep in mind this was about a billion years ago (read: 1993 or so), when they were still a doujin circle. (Yes, Gust worked their way up from almost literally nothing, it's one of the reasons I like them so much.)
Also a bit disappointed to hear there'll be no demo. At the very least I hope systems are well-explained and whatnot. I'm kind of a fan of Wizardry-esque titles (I love the shit out of Etrian for example and this + Etrian + other stuff is likely to tip me over the edge on buying a 3DS) but I'll want to be well-educated before making a purchase on this one.
AndyMoogle
Member
The voice acting isn't atrocious, but it's definitely not acceptable either. I haven't played Arc Rise Fantasia, but from what I've seen in videos, this doesn't seem to be much better than that.
AndyMoogle
Member
The green haired girl in the trailer is barely above that.
The girl in ARF is horrendous, but the guy is almost on the same level as some of the characters in the trailer for Unchained Blades.
PixyJunket
Member
This plus Etrian Odyssey IV, yeauh!
Since owning a 3DS I have have LONG desired a first-person dungeon crawl. I may have over fantasized about how it would look in 3D, but I'm still excited because I'm just a fan of the genre.
Also, big ups to XSEED for trailblazing the digital world again and I'm glad Nintendo is allowing this. I can't imagine that this game would have ever been feasible to release at retail at this point. My money is going directly to support more releases like this. Just think, if the DS had this option, could we have gotten Retro Game Challenge 2? Oh, a girl can dream.
Since owning a 3DS I have have LONG desired a first-person dungeon crawl. I may have over fantasized about how it would look in 3D, but I'm still excited because I'm just a fan of the genre.
Also, big ups to XSEED for trailblazing the digital world again and I'm glad Nintendo is allowing this. I can't imagine that this game would have ever been feasible to release at retail at this point. My money is going directly to support more releases like this. Just think, if the DS had this option, could we have gotten Retro Game Challenge 2? Oh, a girl can dream.
RyougaSaotome
Member
The game isn't going to blow anybody's mind, but it's definitely a fun dungeon crawl. It's a good entry point for people who also want a little bit of story with their gameplay too. Some relatively strong names behind this.
PixyJunket
Member
That's good enough for me and it should be a nice romp while the wait for EO4 remains.
SpaceDrake
Member
Any idea which version is "definitive"? I'm guessing the 3DS version (I'd imagine the visuals are much cleaner due in part to higher color definition), but I'm curious as to what the differences are.
dragonlife
Member
Oooh. Oooh! Interesting site.
*clicks Enchanted Arms*
Man, I forgot how unintentionally hilarious this game was. "You ready for this? Eyaaaaaaa!"
*has beaten the game*
I saw a Siliconera story that seemed to indicate it was basically just where the map was located (always on the bottom screen for 3DS, optional overlay on the top screen on PSP). The 3D in something like this might make the 3DS win out too, but if they can get it Vita compatible ASAP (and those missing games DO pop back up) I'd be more inclined to get it there.
But they do. 1 block = 1 Meg. 1 Megabit, that is. Esentially, just divide by 8 to get your Megabytes.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Eusis pretty much nailed it. The 3DS version has the map constantly available on the bottom screen, which is definitely a plus for a game like this.
Here's the already-mentioned Siliconera story with screenshots showing the difference. I'd probably go for the 3DS version, since I like the always-on map that doesn't interfere with the visuals.
On the eShop.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Awesome. Will keep an eye on it.
Hmmm, didn't notice that it seems to either take up the right screen or a large part of the center. Yeah, that WOULD push towards 3DS again. Hope Nintendo has some sort of overhaul in accounts and transfers or something.
It was 21 days, 14 hours, 45 minutes and 24 seconds since I last thought of Retro Game Challenge 2. You broke that. I hope you're happy with yourself
Lactose_Intolerant
Member
PixyJunket
Member
I have a fool's hope that what they're doing with Wii U accounts will be applied to a future 3DS firmware update.
Sorry, with Nintendo we need to double take to make sure. Great news indeed and I'll most likely buy this unlikely a retail release.
Me too. Until then, I'll keep copies of my 3DS S/N and proof of purchase documents handy, because if anything happens with my 3DS I will pester Nintendo's support line to get my stuff transferred to a new unit with all my might.
The only reason I have any hope is because they announced the account things with that whole Nintendo Network thing, which they have no problem slapping the logo of on 3DS games. Seems to imply they want to move in a unified direction there.