YianGaruga
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I live here. It's true. 3DS games are 40-45 at launch, NISA titles are always 40.
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GAF, don't be sleeping on SMT: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker (comes out 5/5/2015)
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I live here. It's true. 3DS games are 40-45 at launch, NISA titles are always 40.
cj_iwakura
Member
I will say this for DS2: the boss fights are damn hard. Also, the cast are great.
I may sound critical of the game, but I just don't feel it's being priced appropriately. It's still far more worth the added cost than, say, AoT.
I may sound critical of the game, but I just don't feel it's being priced appropriately. It's still far more worth the added cost than, say, AoT.
I think Big N helped with that one because they wanted something shiny for the new 3ds. Also they didn't ADD anything to them game. Literally a port. So it was more to show it could play a wii game. From what I seen so far they didn't even do anything with graphics.
"I just tried to think of another SE game on 3DS and literally came up with nothing but Theatrhythm. What the hell is this company doing?"
If you can speak Japanese there are titles. Even the on line DQ 10, plus the amazing DQ7, final fantasy explorers, etc. That was my point. We play some nitch Japanese titles that don't get a ton of love here so its going to cost something to get it here. There is a lot of risk for a small publishing house. The demon souls success hit is a rare thing. You want see expensive? Show you my shipping bills to get JPN titles. Even the digital titles are wicked expensive compared to main line titles here.
But like I said wait. Get it on sale. Just hope the titles keep coming.
Ok. As I said I couldn't find anything but I will believe you. Lets see what this one comes out as...just wondering...I was kind of kidding before about the silly stickers and cd...do Nisa back in the same stuff as US Atlus loves to do? I remember an interview with ATLUS -US and they said they love to do put in stuff like that because it reminded them of how games used to have big instruction manuals and maps inside. Maybe that drives their costs?
You know, I was going to be one of those people who was going to preorder this game, but I'm still so busy with story of season and etrian mystery dungeon...I think I'll probably wait until it goes on sale and get it digitally. The preorder bonuses don't look that interesting anyway. BUT I will definitely play this at some point.
Kubera Leez
Member
I've only played SMT4, so how does this game compare to that? Do I need to know the story of DS1 to fully understand the story in this game?
No they're not directly connected. But they follow the same premise. Basically, the city will become a war between demons and will end in 7 days, and it is up to the protagonist and party to stop it.
Shadow Broker
Banned
Times are hard and funds are low. It is what it is. 50$ just seems off to me. When did the Atlus tax become a thing? I loved Atlus in the PS2/PSP era and supported Persona Golden and a couple of their 3DS games back when times were better but I've never noticed this Atlus tax.
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
$59.99 in Canada, damn
Kubera Leez
Member
I have a few gift cards, so I may check this game out. Unfortunately, my backlog will grow even larger.
The subtitle makes sense in the context of the game since it's about
using the Akashic Record for various reasons
Green Card
Member
Loved the first game and I'll pick this up when BB has it for $40 so I can get it for $32 with GCU.
SoulUnison
Banned
Is this still all bottom screen and no-3D like Devil Survivor: Overclocked?
Basileus777
Member
I enjoyed Overclocked, but damn was that game overly long and grindy. Most seem to think the sequel is a lesser game, so I don't think I want to pay a premium price for this.
Most of the game is played on the bottom screen still but there is a 3D effect now. Top screen has the occasional scene but it's usually a menu or such.
RPG_Fanatic
Member
I know, but this is the only series where I am willing to pay that much at launch for a 3DS game. My preorder is ready.
I look forward to coming back to this game. The only question in my mind is whether I want to play the original story again or go straight for the new one.
flatearthpandas
Member
Yeah, I'll wait for a sale. I like DeSu 2 quite a bit. Story is pretty bad but I like the fate system and the large cast and some of the responses are very entertaining. But how do I know this? Because I played the game on DS and am not interested in paying $50 for a port.
Immaculate
Banned
i still need to finish the first one. got to the third day but stopped playing after and that was months ago so I'll probably start over this weekend.
definitely interested in this just waiting on a sale
definitely interested in this just waiting on a sale
PreyingShark
Member
Didn't play the original because I was waiting for this after playing Overclocked.
Day 1.
Day 1.
chrominance
Member
It's definitely not as good, in my opinion. The central conflict in DS1 and the multiple routes that evolve from it were more interesting to me than DS2, and I feel like the characters are not as nuanced, nor do they grow as much as they do in DS1, (DS1 spoiler)
Keisuke in particular
That said, it's still Devil Survivor. If more Devil Survivor sounds good to you, as it did to me, definitely pick this up. Neither of the above criticisms make DS2 a bad game, just one that doesn't shine as brilliantly as the first.
Nintendo Life has the first review up:
http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/shin_megami_tensei_devil_survivor_2_record_breaker
Very informative for those who are not familiar with the game. Got a score of 9/10.
http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/shin_megami_tensei_devil_survivor_2_record_breaker
Very informative for those who are not familiar with the game. Got a score of 9/10.
crabhammer
Member
Has anyone else's copy from amazon not shipped yet? Mine still doesn't even have an estimated shipping date. :|
AcademicSaucer
Member
IF this was 40$ it would be day one, but at 50$, with my backlog, and I havent finished Overclocked yet, all that means that Im going to wait.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I'd get it but I need to play the first one lol.
Reminds me that I need to finish DS2. I feel like I got about halfway through it and then got sidetracked.
What do people think about DS2 anyway? I loved the first game, but the second never clicked with me. It kind of felt like a drag, and seemed less interesting somehow.
What do people think about DS2 anyway? I loved the first game, but the second never clicked with me. It kind of felt like a drag, and seemed less interesting somehow.
Game is incredible so far.
At the title screen you get to choose whether to start the old story or the new one, which caught me by surprise. I am doing the old story again since I loved it and remember almost nothing.
One thing, the voices are super low by default compared to the BMG so go to the settings and up that ASAP.
EDIT: Oh and when I first booted the game there was a day one patch to Ver 1.1. No idea what it did though but I updated.
DS2 does not match the brilliance of DS1 in terms of story and stuff but the added mechanics were great. However, overclocked added most of that to the first game so I guess that's the best Devil survivor package. (Haven't seen what is new here yet so we will see)
I still really liked this game and am ready to play it again. It's still more Devil Survivor and that is a great thing.
Oh, one thing you may not have noticed since you stopped so early. the choices made in the original devil survivor mostly only affected the ending and last day, with one exception. In this game, they really matter and you have a lot more control over the flow of characters' lives.
At the title screen you get to choose whether to start the old story or the new one, which caught me by surprise. I am doing the old story again since I loved it and remember almost nothing.
One thing, the voices are super low by default compared to the BMG so go to the settings and up that ASAP.
EDIT: Oh and when I first booted the game there was a day one patch to Ver 1.1. No idea what it did though but I updated.
I played DS1, then DS2, then overclocked. And now this. In that order
DS2 does not match the brilliance of DS1 in terms of story and stuff but the added mechanics were great. However, overclocked added most of that to the first game so I guess that's the best Devil survivor package. (Haven't seen what is new here yet so we will see)
I still really liked this game and am ready to play it again. It's still more Devil Survivor and that is a great thing.
Oh, one thing you may not have noticed since you stopped so early. the choices made in the original devil survivor mostly only affected the ending and last day, with one exception. In this game, they really matter and you have a lot more control over the flow of characters' lives.
So different that I don't even know how to start to compare them. This melds SRPG with regular turn based. The progression is done through a static menu where you choose where to go in 30 minute increments, each choice either leads to a story section, or a battle. What did you like about SMT4? There is still demon fusing and summoning here. Each person on the map you control is a team leader + 2 summoned demons. You move them like typical SRPG fashion but when you attack it turns into a 3 on 3 turn based rpg battle.
I think the Devil Survivor games are some of the finest rpgs ever made so I am biased. Pick it up though.
They are completely different stories / universes, so is not required to play DS1.
Thanks. I've noticed there are a lot more characters to interact with, which is great for fleshing them out but also kind of bad in that I feel like I'm neglecting certain characters. It feels like if I don't talk to a character enough and help with that character's personal problems, he or she will end up dying later in the game. Is it like that? Or is there enough time to help/get to know everyone?