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[OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather]

Freudian slip?

auto-correct.

 

[tuffy]

It's up for preorder at Amazon.com/.ca with a release date of February 26th.

 

[Neo C.]

To be fair Nintendo gave the Etrian Odyssey series a chance in Europe by releasing the first title (and even translating it to the usual Multi-5 languages) and it bombed pretty hard.

I DID MY PART, I BOUGHT IT DAY ONE. ;_;
Thankfully, the DS doesn't have region lock, and I imported II and III. No luck with IV though.

 

[Magicpaint]

I DID MY PART, I BOUGHT IT DAY ONE. ;_;
Thankfully, the DS doesn't have region lock, and I imported II and III. No luck with IV though.

EOI came after (almost) everyone that actually wanted it had imported. It's no surprise it tanked.

 

[jackal27]

I was so pumped when this was revealed! Now if we can only get Rune Factory 4 and Bravely Default announced as well... I've never played an Etrian Odyssey game before, but after playing and loving SMT: Strange Journey and Legend of Grimrock, I've been wanting to dive in.

Should I hold out for this one or pick up one of the earlier games? Also, which earlier game?

 

[tuffy]

Should I hold out for this one or pick up one of the earlier games? Also, which earlier game?

Each one has gotten more accessible to newcomers than the last, so I'd recommend starting with EO 3. Features like a reduced penalty for class switching, better mapping tools and dungeon autopilot reduce the tedious parts of previous games without making it any less challenging.

 

[jackal27]

Each one has gotten more accessible to newcomers than the last, so I'd recommend starting with EO 3. Features like a reduced penalty for class switching, better mapping tools and dungeon autopilot reduce the tedious parts of previous games without making it any less challenging.

I saw that EO4 has a casual mode as well, so that's what was making me think that maybe I should just hold out. Any opinions on the casual mode guys?

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

I saw that EO4 has a casual mode as well, so that's what was making me think that maybe I should just hold out. Any opinions on the casual mode guys?

Easy mode was well-thought out. I like the fact it reduces backsliding in progression but still has the barriers to progression.

 

[slaughterking]

We'll get a bunch of English screens soon.

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. ‏@AtlusUSA
Members of our #ATLUS Faithful mailing list are about to get exclusive first English screens of #EtrianOdyssey IV!

Learning how to draw a map in EO for the fourth time. Yay!

 

[honorless]

Wow, I'm really impressed by that font. So much better than Devil Survivor Overclocked...

 

[jorgeton]

Wow, I'm really impressed by that font. So much better than Devil Survivor Overclocked...

Hahaha. The subject line for the new EO e-mail i just got is "Picking a font." Email is all about the font it seems.

 

[zroid]

That screen looks amazing.

 

[Man God]

Casual mode should use the EO 1 font as punishement.

 

[Aeana]

Casual mode should use the EO 1 font as punishement.

I'm cool with that if it's the European EO1's font!!

 

[Haly]

Finally, they moved down defense.

No more accidentally selecting it for the 5th guy.

 

[RPG]

Hahaha. The subject line for the new EO e-mail i just got is "Picking a font." Email is all about the font it seems.

Just finished reading the same email. It's kinda cool of Atlus to give a little peek behind the curtain with their regular emails. Kinda wish other companies would put this much effort into marketing their products.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Other screenshots:

I approve of this font.

 

[NichM]

I approve of this font.

But does Aeana!? Don't leave me hanging here.

 

[Haly]

The visual skill tree is really nice. I just hope they took out all the secondary skills except for combat study. Talk about useless.

 

[Aeana]

But does Aeana!? Don't leave me hanging here.

It's very nice. You did good, Nich.

Though the "NEXT:" text looks oddly out of place.

 

[C-Jo]

But does Aeana!? Don't leave me hanging here.

I feel like that email was made specifically for her.

 

[Aeana]

I feel like that email was made specifically for her.

I just now received the e-mail. It's pretty awesome.

 

[Mzo]

It's very nice. You did good, Nich.

Though the "NEXT:" text looks oddly out of place.

The E and the X need some kerning apart.

 

[Sqorgar]

I approve of this font.

I think all video games should use Comic Sans. It's the perfect font. Whimsical, yet down to earth. It has an aroma of sophistication, but isn't afraid to state, "hey, I can have fun too".

 

[Aeana]

The E and the X need some kerning apart.

Well, it's set in a different typeface for some reason. I wonder if it's an oversight.

 

[jorgeton]

The font is really good. Very story book. It'll look great on the 3DS XL.

 

[AtlusAram]

I think all video games should use Comic Sans. It's the perfect font. Whimsical, yet down to earth. It has an aroma of sophistication, but isn't afraid to state, "hey, I can have fun too".

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Not-strong-mark/5226613

It really makes everything... Better?

I actually think some of those logos look retro-chic with comic sans, but--wait, did I just say that out loud?

 

[Seda]

It really makes everything... Better?

I think it was a joke...I hope.

 

[scy]

Other screenshots:

Don't know why I thought I'd have things easier for figuring out skills this time around.

Oh boy, all the testing to be done. Makes me kind of regret not having been there to import and get it all done ahead of time.

 

[jaundicejuice]

I am excite. Seems to always take the announcement of the next EO's releaase to get me to finish the previous one.

 

[Femmeworth]

That is a nice font.

 

[Thoraxes]

I'm really glad you guys went with a serif.

It makes quick reading even quicker.

 

[Sqorgar]

I think it was a joke...I hope.

Surely you are not suggesting that someone could only appreciate the playful workmanship of Comic Sans as a joke. You, sir, are a font snob.

 

[Javier]

EDIT: NVM.

 

[zroid]

Just got the email! Pretty cool.

 

[SecretMoblin]

What a beautiful font!

EO fans are the best.

 

[Anteo]

Oh wow nice screens. Now, on to figure out a way to import this near launch.

 

[Mejilan]

Got the font email today and I was wondering why it was sent to all of us and not just Aeana.
Thread delivers.

 

[Aeana]

Nich is my hero.

Spoiler

He probably just did it so I would be too happy to remember to complain about the lack of FM music again. (._. )

 

[Mejilan]

Then I will.
Niiiiiiich! Why no FM synth? Go over to Yuzo and smack 'im in the face for me!!

 

[Santiako]

Is there any chance we'll ever see this in Europe?

 

[Boney]

this font is all weirddd

 

[Man God]

I really like the EO IV soundtrack.

Would I have liked an FM Synth version more? Possibly.

Would I buy an FM Synth version or DLC that did added it back into the game? definitely.

 

[perfect free]

Adding my voice to the font love-in. That green color scheme in the skill tree screenshot is really nice, too.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I actually kind of liked EO1's font, it was... off-kilter, and it worked.


Persona PSP's on the other hand...

The new one is hot though.

 

[Sushigod7]

I've never played a EO game but interested in trying it out. I'm loving the 3DS lately so many games coming. Next year is going to be awesome.

 

[idlethreats]

Huh, after playing the first three games with the much tighter fonts, the new one looks a little jarring and out of place to me at first glance. I think I would have gone for the Thyssen font that they showed in the email, to maintain more of a visual continuity with the previous games, but in the end it's just font - as long as it's readable, I don't really care. Super interesting to read about the font selection process, though, thanks Nich! It's always fun to learn more about the behind the scenes process with localization.

 

[vagabondarts]

Love the original EO games... and their fonts...

But you know what? This font is righteous. Great choice!

 

[Mzo]

dat font

 

[tuffy]

The 2 CD FM Synth + Drama soundtrack set originally due for release on Oct. 24th has been postponed, so it looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer for those PC-88 tunes.