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Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time - Vita Compatible! |OT|
- Thread starter cj_iwakura
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Hmm. I'm still pretty psyched about it. Didn't realize you could have bromances til I read the thread this morning. How many people can you "date" at the same time? Can you make your MC a total cad like you could in P4?
chickdigger802
Banned
Any gameplay video of this?
Well, maybe I should have been more specific in my description of ‘real-time’.
VC is real-time in the sense is when you move your character around, you can be shot at, on your turn, from surrounding enemies. But yes, at the core, you still take turns. It’s more of a mix between the two. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE VC, it’s just not your traditional turn-based SRPG.
To be honest, Growlanser sounds more like real-time than VC. It sounds like you technically don’t have structured turns, which I’m not sure I will like or not. However, as I said, I am still going to give the game a try.
No, Growlanser isn't turn-based. But when you're commanding units, you have all the time in the world to do so since the action pauses. Watch the videos I linked above. I know they might be a little hard to follow since they're not English, but you can get a pretty good idea of game flow regardless.
I dislike RTS games, and I didn't have any problem with earlier Growlansers. To be honest, FF6 is more real-time than this, since the ATB keeps running/enemies keep attacking while you're deciding on commands.
Ok, thanks for the input. Like yourself, I am not a big fan of RTS’.
And if FF6 feels more real-time than this, then I should definitely be ok with it.
What does the “1” or “2” mean in the circle when choosing to move? Is that some kind of distance? I assume the “E” means enemy.
And if FF6 feels more real-time than this, then I should definitely be ok with it.
What does the “1” or “2” mean in the circle when choosing to move? Is that some kind of distance? I assume the “E” means enemy.
They let you set waypoints for movement, so you don't have to move in a single straight line. 1 is the first stop, 2 is the second stop, and e is the end point.
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Has it been confirmed that this will get Vita compatibility eventually, or is it just a guess at this point?
I think it probably will, but it can't be confirmed or guaranteed, since the thing holding it up is SCEA's compatibility testing, which it could conceivably fail.
Shouta
Member
Most of the endings are pairing based. Pairing aside, there are three major overall endings to the game due to the routes, two of which are new. However, one of them is only available on a second playthrough.
Well, Growlanser has had "dating" stuff for quite a long time. I use the quotation marks though because it's actually spending time with someone on one of your vacation days. Character romances don't really overlap so you can bring the affection of anyone you want up without negative affects. However, vacation time and chances are generally limited on a single run so you have to hit all the key points in their story during the vacations and often cases a sidequest or two during the game to flag them for the ending.
I will say this though, it might not quite be the Bromance you imagine it to be. Most of the storylines involving the guys are good in GL games but I don'tk now if they'll reach that level of expectation.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Obligatory: "Have this preordered, can't wait, omg Growlanser IV is finally coming here, etc."
Various impressions of the JP release made the game seem really good, especially the additions that OR added to vanilla IV. I'm also looking forward to the bridge mission that Shouta said was hard to get a Mission Complete in, haha.
Various impressions of the JP release made the game seem really good, especially the additions that OR added to vanilla IV. I'm also looking forward to the bridge mission that Shouta said was hard to get a Mission Complete in, haha.
Oh well. Digital anyway and worry about how it works out later!
I do like the sound of that.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
How long did your first playthrough last for, out of curiosity? IIRC, you said that the more of the new stuff is shown during the second playthrough, so it's best to get two playthroughs in, right?
Thanks. It'll be interesting to see how the relationships develop regardless. I played GL II&III (the ones Working Designs brought over) and do not remember the "dating" aspect at all. I must've been too focused on getting to the end of each game.
Shouta
Member
I'd suspect 35-40 hours for an initial run, as far as I can recall. Second runs are usually faster because of the new game plus though. I saved over my first run data though so I can't really say how long it took me, unfortunately.
Really, really want to play this one but since I'm Vita only at this point I have my fingers crossed for the game passing SCEA's compatibility testing and doing so quickly.
If for some reason it fails the test and won't be available on the Vita I might just have to pick up a cheap PSP and a physical copy just so I can play this game. Either way, I'm not going to miss out.
If for some reason it fails the test and won't be available on the Vita I might just have to pick up a cheap PSP and a physical copy just so I can play this game. Either way, I'm not going to miss out.
I'll need to pick this Growlanser game up at some point, I suppose. I don't think I'll have time for it anytime soon, but I do want to play and support it. I still need to pickup Gungnir too. I'm behind on my PSP RPG support! =(
I really wanted to finish Growlanser II & III before checking this game out, but I got to the final boss (I think) in G2 and couldn't beat the guy. I even made a LTTP thread for the game on GAF, but it's been MONTHS since I've played the game. I just sort of stopped because I kept getting wrecked by the final boss and I don't have any save files outside of the battle. Kinda shitty if I must say so. My motivation for the series has declined a bit, to be honest. I do want to get into these games more, but from what I've played of G2 I wasn't as hooked as I thought I would be. Oh well, I'll make time for these games another day and give them another shot.
I really wanted to finish Growlanser II & III before checking this game out, but I got to the final boss (I think) in G2 and couldn't beat the guy. I even made a LTTP thread for the game on GAF, but it's been MONTHS since I've played the game. I just sort of stopped because I kept getting wrecked by the final boss and I don't have any save files outside of the battle. Kinda shitty if I must say so. My motivation for the series has declined a bit, to be honest. I do want to get into these games more, but from what I've played of G2 I wasn't as hooked as I thought I would be. Oh well, I'll make time for these games another day and give them another shot.
Augemitbutter
Member
Shouta
Member
PSP Original route is available on the first play through, think of it as the "True" ending. It's much more fleshed out and satisfying, IMO. The route split or what if scenario is only available on a second playthrough.
I see, thanks for you swift reply. I'll just use the new game plus feature then.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Thanks, Shouta. Well, that doesn't sound too bad, especially with NG+.
I might do that. I don't know! I have a week to decide I guess...
I have the the previous U.S. releases for the series. Hopefully this will be the first one I actually open and play!
Here's the latest trailer Atlus released today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al64LdoZdEI&feature=player_embedded
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Here's the latest trailer Atlus released today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al64LdoZdEI&feature=player_embedded
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cj_iwakura
Member
cj_iwakura
Member
The official trailer is very nice. Good job, guys.
The font looks nicer in action than I expected too.
The font looks nicer in action than I expected too.
cj_iwakura
Member
It'll work.
Take a look at this video from Growlanser 1, which shows a simpler fight and the game has a simpler UI, and use it as a base: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz5ZXB4pUOs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
LOL I just realized pretty much all the girls have pointy chins and all the guys *save for one* have flat chins
Isn't that the most recent one anyway?
I don't think they have to honor a release date for this. Amazon.ca shipped my order earlier already.
You might want to look around for it somewhere before the 31.
cj_iwakura
Member
Word is that Canada got it a week early. If I get mine from them, I'll say if it ships.
It's funny because they are usually late with their shipping. Sometimes I get new releases 3-4 after their release date from them. I'm also surprised that Atlus shipped the copies a week before. It's not a big game after all.
Awkwardly enough I also got free UPS shipping.
Well gamestop/ebgames Canada still has the game listed for the 31st but some third party sellers on Amazon have the game too. Seems like Amazon flipped the wrong switch