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Index press release: http://indexweb.jp/news/2013/10685.html

They've announced that they shipped over 300k of Dragon's Crown including direct download sales, within a week of release in Japan. Based on Media Create and Famitsu's tracking, we know that they sold about 180k in total in the first weekend, with that being most of the initial shipment. Definitely Vanillaware's biggest hit ever.

 

[jwk94]

Has anybody's copy from Amazon shipped yet? Also, how well do these types of games keep their TIV? Not sure if I should just go Digital with the Vita version...

 

[Dabookerman]

Awesome!

 

[Takao]

dat $1 million dollar budget easily recouped

 

[Coldnoodle]

Awesome!

 

[mangasus90]

Good for them. I need more of their awesome games =).

 

[Mistouze]

Good for the game! Now let's hope it does nicely in western territories.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Dayumn. Wanna know what the digital numbers look like.

 

[Pistolero]

Going by the positive welcome from the early adopters, I say : deserved!

 

[cluderi]

Great news, I'll be picking my Vita copy on digital for sure.


Sadly I'm moving countries soon so I can't order the physical (as I can't ship it anywhere) :-(

 

[michaelius]

The game is going to have some good legs

 

[2+2=5]

Awesome! I can't wait for my copy to arrive! XD

There are no more details about dd sales?

 

[IncandescentPrecept]

That's great news. With the success of Vita games like, Monster Monpiece, Muramasa, Demon Gaze and Toukiden, hopefully, more Japanese devs will jump onboard.

 

[SmokyDave]

Fucking score. I'm really pleased for 'em. I look forward to buying my copy as soon as it hits the EU.

 

[bobbytkc]

At 8100 yen a pop, that is pretty decent money.

 

[Glass Rebel]

Dayumn. Wanna know what the digital numbers look like.

Going by the numbers in the media create thread and if my math is right it's somewhere between 90-100k

 

[NotLiquid]

The game is going to have some good legs

I guess you can say that they have a lot of weight off their shoulders.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Going by the numbers in the media create thread and if my math is right it's somewhere between 90-100k

Yowza.

 

[shink]

PAL land release soon please. I love the look of this.

 

[pharmboy044]

dat $1 million dollar budget easily recouped

That's all it was?

 

[Vitanimus]

Great news, the sales have definitely surprised me. 180k in one weekend for a relatively "niche" title is great for Vanillaware, and considering Vita's handsome contribution to those sales I hope they support the platform with other releases?

 

[duckroll]

Going by the numbers in the media create thread and if my math is right it's somewhere between 90-100k

No, we can't just do that, because they're announcing this today, which is a week from when it started selling. If it sold 180k out of a 200k shipment in the first weekend, then it is likely to have gotten restocked throughout this week, which means there's no long a great way to get a fixed number on digital downloads. ~50k is more likely imo.

 

[SolidSnakex]

That's all it was?

Yep, and Kamitani said that it's the most expensive game they've ever made.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

~50k is more likely imo.

Slightly less impressed yowza.

But yowza nonetheless. Not bad DC. Not bad at all.

 

[bobbytkc]

Great news, the sales have definitely surprised me. 180k in one weekend for a relatively "niche" title is great for Vanillaware, and considering Vita's handsome contribution to those sales I hope they support the platform with other releases?

I think continued support is almost guaranteed. Their rerelease of muramasa on the vita outsold the original release on the Wii.

 

[Cheesemeister]

Has anybody's copy from Amazon shipped yet?

It looks like Amazon has a new mascot.

 

[BocoDragon]

It's because this game has amazing assets.

Art assets.

Spoiler

talking about boobs, y'all

 

[2+2=5]

It's because this game has amazing assets.

Art assets.

Spoiler

talking about boobs, y'all

Spoiler

i thought you were talking about ASSets

 

[Glass Rebel]

No, we can't just do that, because they're announcing this today, which is a week from when it started selling. If it sold 180k out of a 200k shipment in the first weekend, then it is likely to have gotten restocked throughout this week, which means there's no long a great way to get a fixed number on digital downloads. ~50k is more likely imo.

Oh, alright, I didn't take restocking into account. Still, impressive numbers and as I said in the MC thread Vita sales hold up pretty nicely against the PS3 version.

It also looks like the first VW game I might enjoy!

 

[pharmboy044]

Yep, and Kamitani said that it's the most expensive game they've ever made.

Jeez, this games going to give them a great return.

 

[HassanJamal]

 

[Tizoc]

PAL land release soon please. I love the look of this.

EU gets it in Autumn 2013.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

The shop where I ordered my us import, is completely sold out PS3 and Vita. Well deserved Kamitani!

 

[$h@d0w]

PAL land release soon please. I love the look of this.

Just import from Play Asia for the Asia/English version or videogamesplus for US or whatever.

 

[Labadal]

Now get to work on a PS4 game.

 

[wapplew]

I guess 1m world wide is realistic goal now.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

Who would've thought Sex sells!

 

[mark93]

I don't like that chara design

 

[mao2]

I guess you can say that they have a lot of weight off their shoulders.

I'll give them all the support they need. Congrats Vanillaware!

 

[kyubajin]

My only gripe is that I end up not supporting the PAL releases cause I already imported the game :/ Happened with Demon's Souls and Catherine too, coincidentally both Atlus games too.

 

[~~Hasan~~]

The game is going to have some good legs

I guess you can say that they have a lot of weight off their shoulders.

man lol. this game is designed to be played 10 minutes then rub one out the next 10 minutes for the guys into hentai stuff lol

 

[Astarte]

Who would've thought Sex sells!

Don't start this.

 

[tarheel91]

The game's got a massive section in every electronics store I've been in over here. Not surprised.

 

[Law Abiding Stranger]

Time for Odin Sphere Retold and Grand Knight History Plus for the Vita.

Vanillaware doing good with the system.

 

[2+2=5]

Who would've thought Sex sells!

Is this all that you can see in a game that seems to have deep gameplay, awesome graphics, rpg aspects, tons of contents, great lenght and many more?

 

[mao2]

Time for Odin Sphere Retold and Grand Knight History Plus for the Vita.

Vanillaware doing good with the system.

GrimGrimoire too. The game will benefit from Vita's touch screen.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

man lol. this game is designed to be played 10 minutes then rub one out the next 10 minutes for the guys into hentai stuff lol

Yes thats exactly what its designed for.....why did they even add in all the rpg mechanics, enemy designs, combat systems, quests, just should of made a hentai game. Would have sold way better right guys....../s.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

and I'm sure it will do well in the west, good job Vanillaware.

 

[Law Abiding Stranger]

GrimGrimoire too. The game will benefit from Vita's touch screen.

Actually you are right, GKH is still kinda fresh so GrimGrimoire would be more eligible for a up-port.

 

[duckroll]

GrimGrimoire is the best Vanillaware game. I'll totally get a sequel or enhanced port with some multiplayer features and a bunch of unique challenge missions added.