TheGreatDirector
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This seems to be the type of game that is relaxing to play and definitely remove stress.
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Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna Import |OT|
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Blackleg-sanji1
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Yup it's all snow. It's beautiful but wish it had more
RevenantKioku
PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS oh god i am drowning in them
When Setsuna's (adorable) weapon passed through one enemy on its way to hit the target I selected I had a stupid big grin on my face. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the game not showing exactly what gets targeted within the range, because having to think about is interesting.
Going to stream from now on for a while. http://twitch.tv/revenantkioku
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
Yell that's disappointing.
DrROBschiz
Member
Its a low budget title and the studios first game
So I dont mind cutting them a little slack
Begaria
Member
It's not a JRPG unless it has a fire/volcano area, a jungle area, a desert area, a water area, a snow area, and a....wait. That's a bit cliche.
I'm ok with a single environment. It's something not really done much in JRPGs from my experience.
AuthenticM
Member
So we have no indication of when this game is coming outside of Japan?
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Well i didn't actually say it needed all that and even still called it all beautiful, loving the game so far. Just said i wouldn't mind more no need for snark
Nope
Dark_castle
Junior Member
I'm not sure if low budget means the game can't have a little more colour than freaking white. I understand that the game's setting is snowy but jeez, some variety wouldn't hurt.
It's not that I want volcano or jungle or desert area. It's that the snow basically kills all the details of the environment because well, everything is blanketed with white coating over and over. It's like there is no excitement in going to different area if it's all going to be more white texture covering everything. There was only 1 screenshot I saw that was free from snow, which is inside of a house, and you can see all the finer details of the objects and stuff.
AuthenticM
Member
I love that the game has snow and piano through all of it. It's going to give it a lot of personality, as well as a signature style.
Agreed with this, although the budget of the game seems to be small and has probably lead to cutting some corners here and there, the game being limited to one environment type and piano music should lead to a more consistent tone and feel throughout the game, and hopefully then a more focused experience and atmosphere. This is something jrpgs can struggle with at times with crazy plot twists or juxtaposing environments.
On the other hand it could lead to a boring experience with too much repetition or sameness, it'll depend on the art direction in that environment, the gameplay mechanics and the overall story. I just think that for a classic type low budget 20 hour jrpg having one environment type could actually be a good thing, and at the very least it has already given the game a sense of its own style.
i know i wanted some outer space segments in bioshock 1
DiipuSurotu
Banned
They should have thrown in a Zeal Kingdom-like location for maximum nostalgia.
It's not like the game it's most inspired from, Chrono Trigger, was any difficult.
True, But that doesn't mean they have to repeat the same mistake... The demo they show was looking to have challenging boss fight, sad this is not the case..
Someone subbed (CC) the first hour of the game for those that want to make up their own opinions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLeYpidFKYc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLeYpidFKYc
Valkerionseven
Member
Saw this at the store and was like Ohhh yea!
Wish my Japanese was good enough (might impulse buy it anyway)
Wish my Japanese was good enough (might impulse buy it anyway)
DiipuSurotu
Banned
Mistake? Didn't know people complained that CT was too easy. Besides the sidequest bosses were pretty challenging (Retinite, Son of Sun, etc.)
thetrin
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Honestly I don't think it's "very easy". It's on par with what I expect from a S-E RPG. Keep in mind that the guy you're quoting beat SMTIV Final in a week and has a Dark Souls avatar.
Chrono Trigger's difficulty was perfect. What?
There are some slight variations between dungeons. It's not big, but its not all the same thing.
thetrin
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Just sayin'.
I think it's a totally fine difficulty. I don't want everything to be SMT difficult. Not all old games were difficult.
RevenantKioku
PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS oh god i am drowning in them
I'm more interested in the gameplay than the story, I'll say that much.
I ran into an ¿optional? fight that kicked my ass. Interested to go back at some point and take those jerks out.
I ran into an ¿optional? fight that kicked my ass. Interested to go back at some point and take those jerks out.
Snow area, right before End has a chat.
brandonh83
Banned
Samey environments would normally turn me off but considering the art direction of this game and the fact that snow environments are by far my favorite in videogames, I'm not ready to be bugged by that yet.
twentytwo22
Member
I'm about 12~ish hours in (although I'm not sure there is an actual timer anywhere).
+This is a good, turn-based Square RPG in the year 2016
+Story has had some touching moments so far, soundtrack really seems to help that
+Yep, piano soundtrack is pretty amazing
+Setsuna system is fun, always liked timed button presses in my turn-based RPGs
+There have been some good boss battles so far, one was particularly difficult (in a good way)
+Character-specific skills are good, tons of skills in the game, some are pretty cool
+Throwbacks to older games are fun, they don't beat you over the head with them
-(?)Hope you like snow
-Regular battles are easy
-Progress can feel a bit on the slow side at times, but I wouldn't call it boring
-Shouka system is too random and sorta confusing, Singularity system is completely random
Will definitely finish and can't wait for more RPGs from Tokyo RPG Factory.
+This is a good, turn-based Square RPG in the year 2016
+Story has had some touching moments so far, soundtrack really seems to help that
+Yep, piano soundtrack is pretty amazing
+Setsuna system is fun, always liked timed button presses in my turn-based RPGs
+There have been some good boss battles so far, one was particularly difficult (in a good way)
+Character-specific skills are good, tons of skills in the game, some are pretty cool
+Throwbacks to older games are fun, they don't beat you over the head with them
-(?)Hope you like snow
-Regular battles are easy
-Progress can feel a bit on the slow side at times, but I wouldn't call it boring
-Shouka system is too random and sorta confusing, Singularity system is completely random
Will definitely finish and can't wait for more RPGs from Tokyo RPG Factory.
donutzsick
Member
I'm a bit further now, maybe halfway done with the game or a little more than that and I gotta say... Im really enjoying my time with it.
The biggest complaint I have is that there hasn't been any side quests/events that I've found yet. There are chests you need a key to open so getting those probably after I get the airship is one side thing I can look forward to. Also these areas that seemingly have nothing in them I'm sure will be a side thing for late game.
I'm liking how simple and easy to follow the story is and am pleasantly surprised by some of the more touching moments. The piano music adds a lot to those moments. There was even a cool plot twist I didn't see coming but I really liked.
It feels like a snes rpg. I'm enjoying it but I think of it more as a really really solid indie rpg with square Enix sensibilities rather than an okay true square Enix game... That should put it a little into perspective for people because both are valid ways to look at the game
I agree with everything twentytwo22 said!
The biggest complaint I have is that there hasn't been any side quests/events that I've found yet. There are chests you need a key to open so getting those probably after I get the airship is one side thing I can look forward to. Also these areas that seemingly have nothing in them I'm sure will be a side thing for late game.
I'm liking how simple and easy to follow the story is and am pleasantly surprised by some of the more touching moments. The piano music adds a lot to those moments. There was even a cool plot twist I didn't see coming but I really liked.
It feels like a snes rpg. I'm enjoying it but I think of it more as a really really solid indie rpg with square Enix sensibilities rather than an okay true square Enix game... That should put it a little into perspective for people because both are valid ways to look at the game
I agree with everything twentytwo22 said!
DiipuSurotu
Banned
I just assume the game was developed on a shoestring budget and am glad it exists at all.
Chrono Trigger is a very easy game.
I'd say if you're at an intermediate level or above you should be fine. There is no furigana so you'll need to be fairly proficient in reading kanji, but the actual content of what's being said is fairly basic stuff.
twentytwo22
Member
They do, yes. Some bosses even take up the entire screen.
As for the Japanese question, some characters speak in very heavy honorifics. If you've got N3 under your belt, you'll be able to get along with a dictionary and a kanji dictionary. Let me know if you have any particular questions, always happy to help.
artsi
Member
I decided not to buy the game after seeing the slaughter of all those cute animals in a livestream.
Give me ugly monsters dammit
twentytwo22
Member
Just hit end-game (I'm assuming).
The structure is similar to Chrono Trigger in that there isn't much side-stuff until the end of the game. I can't speak for how much Setsuna has, but it already seems to be a decent amount (I've already found a side dungeon, a side village, and there are sealed chests all over the world to go and open).
One nice thing is that there is an NPC who gives you the option to match all of the enemy levels to yours, so you can continue leveling up while re-exploring the world looking for chests and stuff.
The structure is similar to Chrono Trigger in that there isn't much side-stuff until the end of the game. I can't speak for how much Setsuna has, but it already seems to be a decent amount (I've already found a side dungeon, a side village, and there are sealed chests all over the world to go and open).
One nice thing is that there is an NPC who gives you the option to match all of the enemy levels to yours, so you can continue leveling up while re-exploring the world looking for chests and stuff.
MagnaderAlpha
Member
I have no problem with snowy environments. I prefer snowy areas(in games/art/real life) over tropical areas. I... LOATH tropical areas, for some reason(especially in real life). For instance, if all of FFX was like Besaid, I would've had a problem!
I personally don't have an issue with the snowy environment, I feel there is enough variety. We have caves, mountains paths etc. I just got to
and really like the feel and design of it.
That is good news.
Kiru's (?) village
That is good news.
donutzsick
Member
Finally got the airship! There is a lot of side stuff now! I'm gonna stop for the night because I have work tomorrow but man I want to do a lot of things.
The coolest thing by far is
I did not expect something like this in here at all! My opinion of the game went up a big deal.
Also i had some trouble on some of the bosses in the last few hours but nothing too hard. I think I got lucky on who they hit after some grinding and was able to beat them. Setsuna getting one shot is getting annoying though...
The coolest thing by far is
冒険者の里! The NPCs being the developers, the NPC that makes enemies your level, and the graphics of this area are so cool! I love the piano music but a non piano track in this area is perfect
Also i had some trouble on some of the bosses in the last few hours but nothing too hard. I think I got lucky on who they hit after some grinding and was able to beat them. Setsuna getting one shot is getting annoying though...
Hmm, impressions seem in line to what I was expecting... seems like a fun, solid but not spectacular RPG that'll give me 20 hours of enjoyment. Which is all fine by me. Now if only they hurry up and announce a US release date (and hopefully a physical PS4 copy).
thetrin
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edit: god i am so sick of snowy environments like in this screenshot
It's so much more depressing. It's really sad.
Absolutely. The bosses I've faced are actually pretty awesome looking. The one I fought last night was crazy.
mickagau33
Member
Some more impressions on the Vita version :
-It looks gorgeous on the oled screen
-some technical issues indeed : loading times (not as bas as expected) and some "frame skips" during combats. It's a shame since it gives the game a "cheaper" feel sometimes.
-I love how it is a tribute to older jrpg with lots of little nods but is also its own thing with the strong, unified choices made (piano, snow etc)
-It's such a treat to have Crono Trigger ATB back !
-It actually reminds me of Child of Light in a way : shorter rpg (well, based on other poster impressions) with a strong personnality and a strong art and music direction. Not AAA but you can feel a lot of care was put into it. Also the fact you have a great and familiar battle system back at last (Grandia for CoL and CT for Setsuna)
Overall, right now, I'm really glad this game exists.
-It looks gorgeous on the oled screen
-some technical issues indeed : loading times (not as bas as expected) and some "frame skips" during combats. It's a shame since it gives the game a "cheaper" feel sometimes.
-I love how it is a tribute to older jrpg with lots of little nods but is also its own thing with the strong, unified choices made (piano, snow etc)
-It's such a treat to have Crono Trigger ATB back !
-It actually reminds me of Child of Light in a way : shorter rpg (well, based on other poster impressions) with a strong personnality and a strong art and music direction. Not AAA but you can feel a lot of care was put into it. Also the fact you have a great and familiar battle system back at last (Grandia for CoL and CT for Setsuna)
Overall, right now, I'm really glad this game exists.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
how are the characters and story?
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Okay. Anyone saying this game is too easy are crazy after the bosses I faced last night.
It might be too easy for them, but the average gamer will find plenty of challenge with the bosses.
It might be too easy for them, but the average gamer will find plenty of challenge with the bosses.