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Dark Cloud 2 / Dark Chronicle |OT| A Picture's Worth a Thousand Gilda
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TimeEffect
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Does it actually let you pick a 60hz mode? The PAL games list doesn't actually include this game.
Edit: Ah different name in PAL land, and it didn't support 60hz. Unfortunately then the 50->60hz frame blending will almost certainly be contributing to that feeling of fps judder.
brickarts295
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There's a platinum: http://www.exophase.com/game/dark-cloud-2-ps4/trophies/
I hadn't with the PAL version either. I compared the PAL PS2 version and the PAL PS4 version, and it's straight-up running at a lower frame rate.
It might be contributing, but it's almost certainly not the only cause of it. The performance of the game in the emulator is straight-up not as good as the original game running on PS2, and it's more significant than a bit of frame-blending. I'm wholly expecting the NTSC version to be running at a lower frame-rate when it releases later today irrespective of the region-specific PAL issues that affect every game.
Fix The Scientist
Member
Yikes
The game is up in EU stores, btw. Links in the the PS2 games thread OP.
Sithlord77
Banned
How long do you guys think the grind is to the platinum? I loved the game and am looking forward to it getting all the trophies but my memory is a bit hazy how long it took me to beat...I definitely didn't do everything before like all inventions and and all the games side content
Haven't played the game yet but I love how its OST sounds exactly like the Professor Layton games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-edh9AV4Esk
I know it makes sense since it's the same composer but still, it's pretty fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-edh9AV4Esk
I know it makes sense since it's the same composer but still, it's pretty fun.
Triggerhappytel
Member
It's known as Dark Chronicle everywhere but North America... could the title be updated to reflect that, perhaps?
To be fair, it's that the Professor Layton games sound like Dark Chronicle, rather than the other way around. The settings are pretty similar in atmosphere and aesthetic, too. I've always gotten the same warm and homely feeling playing both series.
This.
Is it worth getting the US version then? I'm totally on board for this, despite the steep price.
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
The randomly generated dungeons have multiple side parts to them. Optional to the main game, but required for the platinum.
Fishing, a Golf Like game, Monster Objectives, etc.
Edit: Basically, you either love the whole package, or you find it to be too much. But, like I said the vast majority of it is optional.
That platinum is going to drive many people crazy though.
DO SO.
guess its settled!
That's a hard question to answer. Dark Cloud 2 has far more to it i feel than Rogue Galaxy, which is mainly about the story and going from place to place.
DC2 has far more environmental variety as well as backtracking and freedom to just generally go where you want at any time, as opposed to being funneled down a linear path(which isn't to say linear stories are bad, i just don't think Rogue Galaxy's was particularly engaging, especially by the end)
It would cause the least amount of problems, definitely
aronnov reborn
Banned
I know i'm being inpatient but when is this up in America?
wanted to grab this AM but still dont see it ;(
wanted to grab this AM but still dont see it ;(
Begaria
Member
TLDR: Rogue Galaxy is more about story and character development, Dark Cloud 2 is more about its mechanics (though still has a good story).
Long Answer:
That's a tough one. Rogue Galaxy is far more about its characters and story with actual level design (albeit a bit linear) and borrows a portion of the weapon upgrade system from the Dark Cloud games while adding in a team based Action RPG battle system. You go from planet to planet in a fairly traditional RPG, "you're the chosen one"-type story, with the first quarter of the game focusing on the individuals in your party, 1/4-3/4 of the story focusing on the main character's hero quest, and the last quarter focusing on the (really late revealed) "big bad". If that's what you mean by Grand Adventure, then that's what you're looking for.
Dark Cloud 2 has a pretty decent story as well with a compelling Hero and Heroine, but it's far more focused on its mechanics - weapon building, procedural dungeon exploration, all of the mini-games, and of course Simulation world building - than its story. The combat isn't quite as robust as Rogue Galaxy, but still engaging enough to not get boring. It enhances what Dark Cloud set out to do and delivers on pretty much all fronts.
DarknessTear
Banned
Cheers for the thorough post. Rogue Galaxy sounds like more of what I'm after tbh
Depends on who you ask. Rogue Galaxy is trash IMO. I could never bring myself to complete it, and I tried three times. Just... not fun. Bad level design, uninteresting characters... etc.
Edit: I don't want to derail the thread though..
Hi, fair comment, but Rogue Galaxy is closer to the type of game I want to play right now.
BobTheFork
Member
I am terrified of getting back into this game. I played it for soooo long before I borked my save and lost everything.
DarknessTear
Banned
Shhh, it's okay. Just imagine all the things you'll be doing. Georama, spheda, fishing, taking pictures, and that soundtrack. ♥
I wish it was 4PM already. Update please hurry.
psychotron
Member
Does this game have widescreen support? I never played the original games but the gaf response has me ready to purchase.
DarknessTear
Banned
Kaneda Shotaro
Member
Never played it before. Is it worth it as a JRPG fan? The story is what seems weak to me.
story is great actually from what I recall.
Begaria
Member
The story is pretty good. Max and Monica make a very compelling duo, the antagonists are good, and the overarching plot is solid.
$15. Occasionally they have a discount the first week. Arc the Lad was at $12 last week.
UserNameStolen
Member
I have so many fond memories of this game. I cannot wait until it's up on the US store.
DarknessTear
Banned
Plus you can build cities and
see what they look like in the future
I remember playing this game as a kid and I absolutely loved it, I'd probably buy this immediately if I had the time to play it, but I won't have much free time till far into February and even then February is packed with great games.
Definitely putting this on my list and hopefully I'll get to it soon enough
Definitely putting this on my list and hopefully I'll get to it soon enough
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