RedAssedApe
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you sure you've played chrono trigger?
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I am Setsuna |OT| But The World Refused To Change
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you sure you've played chrono trigger?
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
dickroach
Member
just never died. git gud
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
eh, I can wait. Especially since I got a larger discount back in May than is available now.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Chrono Trigger is my favorite game of all time, but this only having the snowy locales is pretty disappointing.
Kinda want right away, but probably going to wait for more reviews and or a sale.
Kinda want right away, but probably going to wait for more reviews and or a sale.
Vincent Grayson
Member
If you've already preloaded, you're good to go. Unlike with Steam, the game will just unlock immediately at midnight. There's no lengthy decrypting process.
I share the same concern about only snow type of environments but certainly not enough to warrant skipping the day one release of the game. If anything, I think they already take that as a concern and will change that for their next game (if the studio will get the chance to make another game... hopefully they do).
Can't say no to that, bought! Thanks.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Trust me, I thought about it, the PS4 bonus themes for pre-ordering are nice, the music is nicer than what you see, but eh...
KojiKnight
Member
I'm so disappointed in you GAF... Neither the OT name, OP post, nor anywhere on the first page is...
Still debating getting this game. It does give off Chrono Trigger vibes for me as well... but I'm worried I may be setting the game up for disappointment in my own mind with such comparisons.
Still debating getting this game. It does give off Chrono Trigger vibes for me as well... but I'm worried I may be setting the game up for disappointment in my own mind with such comparisons.
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
Some of you are setting yourselves up for disappointment.
Setsuna looks cute but I doubt this game will manage to reach the incredible highs of Chrono Trigger or Chrono Cross (both are considered masterpieces).
Setsuna looks cute but I doubt this game will manage to reach the incredible highs of Chrono Trigger or Chrono Cross (both are considered masterpieces).
Kowashitai
Banned
So what exactly is the bonus track we get for preordering on PS4? Is it something for use in the game or something that I will have in my PSN library? The themes are wonderful by the way.
I'm surprised that so many people seem turned off by the snowy setting. I personally love it and think it is great to see a game so ingrained in a particular setting style and own it in terms of art direction and music. It might also help that I just enjoy snowy settings.
I'm surprised that so many people seem turned off by the snowy setting. I personally love it and think it is great to see a game so ingrained in a particular setting style and own it in terms of art direction and music. It might also help that I just enjoy snowy settings.
Gaiaknight
Member
Went ahead and preorder the game this morning before I went to work I needed those themes can't wait to try it tomorrow.
I sure hope nobody is actively expecting or hoping this game to be the next Chrono Trigger. Especially since this game was made by rookies (unless there was some big name involved that I missed) while CT was made by veterans.
SuperCambot
Banned
Almost the same exact melody as Chrono Trigger Main Theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-s-VQBoUdc
It won't be a Chrono Trigger but I'm guessing it'll be like Child of Light: short but sweet.
And that's totally my type of game. I pre-ordered a while ago, but every time I see the game the soundtrack and art (in-game too) look fantastic and I start looking forward to it even more. Can't wait.
And that's totally my type of game. I pre-ordered a while ago, but every time I see the game the soundtrack and art (in-game too) look fantastic and I start looking forward to it even more. Can't wait.
dickroach
Member
yeah, I don't think anyone's expecting that.
just a cool new JRPG because the SNES Mini isn't out yet
Sheriff_Battlesnake
Banned
My copy is pre-ordered and I can't waaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiit
Everything (save Dark Souls 2) gets dropped for this.
Yup! I just want a nice uncringey JRPG. I want a story with high highs even if it doesn't manage the perfect pacing of CT. I want to say "oh that's interesting" at least a couple of times.
Everything (save Dark Souls 2) gets dropped for this.
Yup! I just want a nice uncringey JRPG. I want a story with high highs even if it doesn't manage the perfect pacing of CT. I want to say "oh that's interesting" at least a couple of times.
TheSpoiler
Member
Are there garbage minigames? I want to like BoF3, but every fucking time the game starts to get interesting, they do some shit like "avoid the spotlights" or "cut these logs in half". Please, just let me have fun with the battle system!
Hmmm. Chrono Trigger was Yasunori Mitsuda's first game score, and Masato Kato had done the script for, what, two games? One of which was an anime adaptation with a preprinted story?
I'm not denying the influence of the veteran team on them, but given that these are probably the two most memorable elements of Chrono Trigger I wouldn't necessarily say that inexperience is a negative thing.
I don't think Setsuna will be as good as Chrono Trigger either, but I'm pretty sure it's going to be good.
The comparisons to CT are about similarities in systems, not people expecting it to be as good as it.
I mean, that's a good rule of thumb to have when people talk about a game in comparison to other titles. When someone compares a game to the Souls series, for instance, they aren't referring to it being better or even as good as the game, but instead are talking about gameplay systems or attitudes.
I mean, that's a good rule of thumb to have when people talk about a game in comparison to other titles. When someone compares a game to the Souls series, for instance, they aren't referring to it being better or even as good as the game, but instead are talking about gameplay systems or attitudes.
jack_package_200
Banned
More OST goodness
A poignant reminder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPGg5l1c-Gc
No turning back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkNtG0Tw_8Q
I only referenced CT in the thread title only because I didn't want to oversaturate the thread with references to CT.
I didn't want to over inflate people's hype based solely off comparisons to CT
A poignant reminder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPGg5l1c-Gc
No turning back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkNtG0Tw_8Q
I only referenced CT in the thread title only because I didn't want to oversaturate the thread with references to CT.
I didn't want to over inflate people's hype based solely off comparisons to CT
It's the first game by a newly-formed SE studio and wasn't full price in Japan, chances are the budget was not high. It wasn't intended to be a big 80-hour epic or anything, it's a throwback game meant to evoke the SNES days.
paragonpro
Banned
Any word on what the platinum grind is? Really looking forward to this tomorrow!
Looking forward to hearing some GAFers impressions. I'm tempted to get it but the high price for a digital only title is a bit off putting, but it a bit cheaper on the US store ($40 versus $60 on the Aus store) helps a bit. I still might wait for a sale though.
Does anyone know what it's like length wise?
Does anyone know what it's like length wise?
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
From the import thread, the general consensus seemed to be good, but not CT-good, and about 20 hours long.
jack_package_200
Banned
Its been said to be 15-20 hours
DangerMouse
Member
So looking forward to this.
Love the art style and the character designs and what they've shown of the game/battle system.
Love the art style and the character designs and what they've shown of the game/battle system.
jack_package_200
Banned
The character designs aren't sexualized and seem practical for the place they are in ie the harsh winter.
Looks like NOON tomorrow. ugh.
Available: July 19
This game will unlock in approximately 20 hours
jack_package_200
Banned
Btw, here's a pretty interesting interview with SE president Yosuke Matsuda and Setsuna's director, Kengo Uchibori, and producer, Atsushi Hashimoto:
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2016/03/24290/
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2016/03/24290/
Matsuda: Well, I didnt actually create the name. I heard that the staff had deliberated and somehow the result was this
(laugh). Oh, and theres one more reason
Overseas, the number of successful works that pay homage to Japanese games is quite high. I thought about why those works couldnt be created in Japan. Like, were seriously getting beaten at our own game (laugh). Then I also wondered if we cant ever make authentic Japanese games again. These two reasons led to the creation of this Setsuna project.
Overseas, the number of successful works that pay homage to Japanese games is quite high. I thought about why those works couldnt be created in Japan. Like, were seriously getting beaten at our own game (laugh). Then I also wondered if we cant ever make authentic Japanese games again. These two reasons led to the creation of this Setsuna project.
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Matsuda: Im keeping a watchful eye on the situation as my hearts pounding (laugh). Id thought about some themes. As I had said previously, budget and time were limited to a certain degree, and though I wasnt sure this game would be accepted by everyone, as I stood in the midst of this uncertainty I wanted someone to tell me which areas to direct our focus, where we should devote our energies so that we could make an outstanding work. Id be fine with a mixed reception. The worst outcome is if Setsuna doesnt generate any opinions or discussions.
Its okay if people are divided into two groups: those who consider the game to be great, and others who disagree with that sentiment. But if we can create a title that gets curious people extremely curious about it, I think, in some way, that might be a win for us. Of course, the best outcome is if people play the game, its rated positively, and it sells well (laugh).
Eguchi: If the game is universally accepted then it falls flat, right? I think games are meant to be sharp.
Matsuda: I agree. By falling flat, it means that the game has no personality. I suppose you could say that wanting to create a sharp title that generates discussion was our starting point. Its also the motivation for green lighting the TRF project.
Its okay if people are divided into two groups: those who consider the game to be great, and others who disagree with that sentiment. But if we can create a title that gets curious people extremely curious about it, I think, in some way, that might be a win for us. Of course, the best outcome is if people play the game, its rated positively, and it sells well (laugh).
Eguchi: If the game is universally accepted then it falls flat, right? I think games are meant to be sharp.
Matsuda: I agree. By falling flat, it means that the game has no personality. I suppose you could say that wanting to create a sharp title that generates discussion was our starting point. Its also the motivation for green lighting the TRF project.
RedAssedApe
Banned
hehe...you didn't see all the endings then!
Crimson_Justice
Member
This is the type of game I grew up with, so I'm super excited. I'm aware it might not be as amazing as the classics, but that's okay. From what I've seen, this game has heart, and that's enough for me with this one.
TheWorthyEdge
Member
Fuuuuuuck, I have so many games to still play. But I really do want to try this.
The look and the combat system for example?
Dragonslayer_023
Banned
Eh I dunno, art is good but in game models are meh.
I don't really trust Square to make a story worth a damn these days either.
I don't really trust Square to make a story worth a damn these days either.
I'm failing to see how the game looks like CT when it's low-res 3D chibi models vs. sprites.
But I do see the similarities in combat, with members taking positioning against enemies on map (no transition).