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Dragon Quest Heroes (Square Enix/Omega Force, action rpg) announced for PS3/PS4, 2015
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hydragonwarrior
Member
Man... so the only big name Wii U RPG for probably it's lifetime is X?
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
Not sure how similar this game will be to Trinity.
The whole idea behind that game was that there were three characters, and its design essentially revolved around them. They were pretty much on-screen at all times, had combination moves, differing abilities depending on who you swapped between, etc.
The trailer footage doesn't really show that.
It's possible that the four characters shown are the only ones that are playable, so it's more of a Trinity + 1. All of the other DQ characters are maybe assistants, NPCs, or whatever else. Would be frustrating for me if true. Alena is one of the main reasons I want to play DQ Heroes.
It's also likely that DQH has the core design of Trinity. I mean that there will be different areas to choose from, there will be towns where you can talk to people and buy stuff(but they can't be explored). There will be a greater emphasis on dungeon exploration, giant bosses, quests that can be accepted, etc.
The whole idea behind that game was that there were three characters, and its design essentially revolved around them. They were pretty much on-screen at all times, had combination moves, differing abilities depending on who you swapped between, etc.
The trailer footage doesn't really show that.
It's possible that the four characters shown are the only ones that are playable, so it's more of a Trinity + 1. All of the other DQ characters are maybe assistants, NPCs, or whatever else. Would be frustrating for me if true. Alena is one of the main reasons I want to play DQ Heroes.
It's also likely that DQH has the core design of Trinity. I mean that there will be different areas to choose from, there will be towns where you can talk to people and buy stuff(but they can't be explored). There will be a greater emphasis on dungeon exploration, giant bosses, quests that can be accepted, etc.
Augemitbutter
Member
Damn, I'm drowning in all this Omega Force goodness. It's like someone went into my dreams and made it reality.
One step closer to Guyver Warriors.
dude. my heart can't take this.
Perhaps Omega Force is attempting to branch out. An action RPG is a possible next level extension from the games they make.
It's a USB cover thing that you can remove.
ArchedThunder
Banned
Looks good, but they probably shoulda went with a cel-shaded style to match DQ's art and CG.
I agree, I'm still waiting for that DQ game that looks like an anime in game. I just want a DQ game like DQ8 but better graphics.
this might just be me being optimistic but I think they will do it.
butman
Member
New 3DS. Believe.
That would be the funniest thing ever.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
I really, REALLY like the gal with the pesticide gun's design.
"Agatha! I'm coming for ya, and I'm your hardest counter!"
All the designs are top-notch. Some of Toriyama's best work ever to me.
Make a guy feel old, why doncha. :\
"Agatha! I'm coming for ya, and I'm your hardest counter!"
All the designs are top-notch. Some of Toriyama's best work ever to me.
Make a guy feel old, why doncha. :\
Oh, awesome. Sauce? Might have to sell my launch PS4
Since I use my USB ports, I don't see why I'd use that cover thingy. :s
Agreed there. The main character designs are uniformly excellent. Numbered DQ caliber. A lot of people seem to be hating on this, I'm hyped.
To make it look rad.
Oh, awesome. Sauce? Might have to sell my launch PS4
They said it during the conference.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
I really like the art style with this game. It makes me optimistic for cell-shaded games for this generation. Hopefully it's localized.
Oh, nice. Didn't see the actual conference itself. Second PS4 confirmed.
Not only do I use my USB ports, but I also have it standing vertically.
This LE model never stood a chance.
It's possible. To be honest, at this point I am more excited about seeing an HD DQ game than I am about the gameplay of this particular HD DQ game. This game looks great and it makes me dream of the possibilities of future HD DQ games.
texhnolyze
Banned
GAF, I'm still confused with the genre. So, is it a musou game or action RPG?
I saw RPG on the trailer.
I saw RPG on the trailer.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
They say it's an action rpg but it looks like a musou game. Time will have to on to see how it all pans out.
Maintenance
Member
I would laugh and rage at the same time, it would be even better than MM being a New 3DS exclusive. But I digress, sorry.
demosthenes
Member
That dragon quest theme PS4 looks awesome.
DangerMouse
Member
Yeah, that should help as a bit of a start, having the ability to be able to make a bundle PS4 model for a DQ, even a spinoff one.
Yeah, really like those designs a lot.
OmegaDL50
Member
Wii U is also likely candidate for release.
I mean factoring the concept the mainline DQ titles generally is put on the biggest selling platform in Japan. Well currently the Wii U or PS3 are the only two consoles to fit the following criteria.
1) Is a number one selling platform in Japan
2) Is not a mobile or handheld device
http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/1...-will-made-home-consoles/#Ke233VEjE32vg1pp.99
Of the three current gen consoles PS4, XB1, and Wii U. Nintendo's console currently has that lead in Japan.
The PS3 would also suit this as it would basically be a last hurrah for the PS3 and fall on the same year as DQ's 30th anniversary and 10th year for the PS3 which Sony would be ending support on. (Sony usually supports it's console platforms for a 10 year period, at least they did this with the PSX and the PS2, the PS3 from 2006 to 2016 falls in line with this trend as well.)
Developing directly for the PS4 seems unlikely due to the small userbase in Japan, and unless the PS4 explodes in Japan with Persona 5, FF Type O, RE Rev2, Dragon Quest Heroes and all the other announced titles to make such a venture worth doing.
Even if it gets a PS3 release, cross-gen on the PS4 is hopeful. If it gets a Wii U release the issue with it being actually localized and released in English speaking territories would be concerning.
Either way if the DQXI releases on either the Wii U, PS3, or PS4, most are covered.
Some people may complain about "Cross-Gen" it's not like Toriyama's art style required demanding hardware to achieve a 1:1 ratio of accuracy with the drawn or animated material he does to begin with.
If DQXI is anything along the lines of DQ8 or improvement / refinement of that formula, then even a PS3 is more then capable of achieving this, being the same experience but at a higher resolution and framerate on the PS4 is fine as well. DQ was never a series that pushed visual envelope anyways.
I mean factoring the concept the mainline DQ titles generally is put on the biggest selling platform in Japan. Well currently the Wii U or PS3 are the only two consoles to fit the following criteria.
1) Is a number one selling platform in Japan
2) Is not a mobile or handheld device
http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/1...-will-made-home-consoles/#Ke233VEjE32vg1pp.99
Of the three current gen consoles PS4, XB1, and Wii U. Nintendo's console currently has that lead in Japan.
The PS3 would also suit this as it would basically be a last hurrah for the PS3 and fall on the same year as DQ's 30th anniversary and 10th year for the PS3 which Sony would be ending support on. (Sony usually supports it's console platforms for a 10 year period, at least they did this with the PSX and the PS2, the PS3 from 2006 to 2016 falls in line with this trend as well.)
Developing directly for the PS4 seems unlikely due to the small userbase in Japan, and unless the PS4 explodes in Japan with Persona 5, FF Type O, RE Rev2, Dragon Quest Heroes and all the other announced titles to make such a venture worth doing.
Even if it gets a PS3 release, cross-gen on the PS4 is hopeful. If it gets a Wii U release the issue with it being actually localized and released in English speaking territories would be concerning.
Either way if the DQXI releases on either the Wii U, PS3, or PS4, most are covered.
Some people may complain about "Cross-Gen" it's not like Toriyama's art style required demanding hardware to achieve a 1:1 ratio of accuracy with the drawn or animated material he does to begin with.
If DQXI is anything along the lines of DQ8 or improvement / refinement of that formula, then even a PS3 is more then capable of achieving this, being the same experience but at a higher resolution and framerate on the PS4 is fine as well. DQ was never a series that pushed visual envelope anyways.
I want them to sell this separately or make a bunch of USB covers! Mine get dusty as hell!
Badlucktroll
Member
What kind of game is this? Is this just a standard Musou? The trailer says it is an RPG though, so maybe there is actually a world to explore.
Badlucktroll
Member
Will buy simply for the art style alone!
As I said in one of the topics relating to this game: I am expecting a game like Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll. I'm probably wrong, though. But they said it isn't a masou game, so what do I know?
Canis lupus
Member
Hack n slashy action RPG.
That's a pretty big tree
If this game is an action rpg, will it be kind of open world-ish like dq8?
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Some screenshots
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
New thread. Them look amazing to me.
I'd buy that.
"Big name", there is DQ X and Xenoblade X.