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- Japan Time! The Official Phantom Hourglass (JP) Thread
- Thread starter HylianScribe
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MasterMFauli
Banned
TSA said:
Sorry, im late to the party, but what´s with the Megaton-talk in here?
TSA, you know something about Zelda Wii?
Im confused, sorry.
IfAllElseFailsUseFire
Member
MasterMFauli said:
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Chibbi Brady
Member
Looks fantastic, can't wait for some deeper impressions from our Japanese contingent. Tempted to import but I know I'd be kicking myself if I did.
It'll be really interesting to see if this revives the franchise in Japan, not to the extent of Mario but this could pull new people into Zelda for the first time. It could also go the way of the other handheld Zeldas, difficult to see.
It'll be really interesting to see if this revives the franchise in Japan, not to the extent of Mario but this could pull new people into Zelda for the first time. It could also go the way of the other handheld Zeldas, difficult to see.
Mithos Yggdrasill
Banned
TSA said:
WTF are you saying ?!???
TSA said:
But is it about Phantom Hourglass, right ?
It cannot be something about the next Zelda, simply because it is too early. Maybe even EAD ifself hasn't decided anything concrete about the next Zelda....
He's keeping it secretive because he's under an NDA. So he's sayin he's not trying to hide what he's talking about because it's a ROM or something. He's not scared of GAF's ToS since he's not talking about a ROM but he's not gunna say anything because he's under an NDA under NoA.Mithos Yggdrasill said:
:lol at all the acronyms.
Maybe it is. He said he can say what he knows at 12:01 am the day of Nintendo's Press Conference (Wednesday, July 11th)Mithos Yggdrasill said:
HylianScribe
Member
I just said what I said to ensure the GAF admins knew I was not takling about ROMs or owning a ROM or that's how I might be playing Phantom Hourglass right now. Some people were telling me to be careful and I just wanted to clarify I am not talking about ROMs or anything of that nature. In all honesty, my best advice is to stop guessing and just be patient.
I'm really impressed with the controls. Despite being entirely touch screen, it's very easy to pick up and perfectly responsive. There was never a time I'd try and do one particular action and another would be peformed instead.
I would still have liked to see some option of using button controls though, but that's just the old school player in me.
The graphics are unbelievable too. I'm certain they can never be improved on the DS, but don't quote me on that.
I would still have liked to see some option of using button controls though, but that's just the old school player in me.
The graphics are unbelievable too. I'm certain they can never be improved on the DS, but don't quote me on that.
Well how about we just drop it now? I mean are you tryin to get him banned.EBCubs03 said:
Yeah, so yesasia still hasn't shipped mine yet
I'm thinking they are gunna wait till the 23rd. Thank god I got the fastest shipping.Have you found a way to attack while running?Aurora said:
Mithos Yggdrasill
Banned
I hate these things: if TSA know something, say that there is something to know and add that he cannot reveal it is the worst thing ever. It is only a way to hype the world and I'm sure that at the end we'll be only disappointed.
HylianScribe
Member
Jun 21, 2007 21:26:00 HK CHEK LAP KOK DEPARTURE SCAN
Jun 21, 2007 21:15:00 HK CHEK LAP KOK DEPARTURE SCAN
Jun 21, 2007 19:42:00 HK CHEK LAP KOK HUB SCAN
Jun 21, 2007 18:40:00 HK KWAI CHUNG PICKUP SCAN
Jun 21, 2007 06:27:00 US ONTARIO IN TRANSIT TO
Jun 21, 2007 04:09:41 HK BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED
Okay...I had to deal with Japan Time...now this is Hong Kong Time...somebody translate that into PDT
Jun 21, 2007 21:15:00 HK CHEK LAP KOK DEPARTURE SCAN
Jun 21, 2007 19:42:00 HK CHEK LAP KOK HUB SCAN
Jun 21, 2007 18:40:00 HK KWAI CHUNG PICKUP SCAN
Jun 21, 2007 06:27:00 US ONTARIO IN TRANSIT TO
Jun 21, 2007 04:09:41 HK BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED
Okay...I had to deal with Japan Time...now this is Hong Kong Time...somebody translate that into PDT
You can't.ant1532 said:Well how about we just drop it now? I mean are you tryin to get him banned.
Yeah, so yesasia still hasn't shipped mine yet
Have you found a way to attack while running?
As soon as you slash the sword Link stops running to perform the action.I love the spin attacks though, you just circle around Link with the stylus and you can do up to 4 in a row before getting dizzy.
As for rolling, it does seem pretty hit and miss with me. I know you definitely have to scratch on the edges of the touchscreen otherwise Link will slash his sword instead, but it doesn't seem to initiate a roll everytime. Perhaps there's a correct way of scratching that I'm missing?
HylianScribe
Member
Can you not point far away from link and "double tap" the screen to roll? That would have made the most sense...
Edit: BTW, since nobody is checking the other thread, Tingle RPG got a European release date of September 14th, 2007.
Edit: BTW, since nobody is checking the other thread, Tingle RPG got a European release date of September 14th, 2007.
Nope, you can't. I've sorted it out though: you basically bring the stylus to the edge of the screen (Link will run in that direction), then you just flick the stylus back and forth once, reaching the edge again, and Link will roll.TSA said:
Rolling four times in a row will also make Link dizzy - no speedrun confirmed!
:lol thats so ****ing awesome! Can't wait!Aurora said:Nope, you can't. I've sorted it out though: you basically bring the stylus to the edge of the screen (Link will run in that direction), then you just flick the stylus back and forth once, reaching the edge again, and Link will roll.
Rolling four times in a row will also make Link dizzy - no speedrun confirmed!
HylianScribe
Member
Yeah right, I'll destroy the mechanics eventually. This lame excuse of getting dizzy? [sarcasm]I guess that means this Zelda game takes place at the END of the timeline because all other Links don't get dizzy with this crap, except TWW Link because if you did the Hurricane Spin, he'd get dizzy.[/sarcasm]
I actually wonder if quick spins, though, will help? Seriously, they dont' ALWAYS help. In fact, if anything, they should be looking to other issues if they want to seriously thwart speedrunners.
I actually wonder if quick spins, though, will help? Seriously, they dont' ALWAYS help. In fact, if anything, they should be looking to other issues if they want to seriously thwart speedrunners.
Bluemercury
Member
IS that a Metroid island i see?lolol
HylianScribe
Member
Bluemercury said:
Go back a few pages...the truth will be exposed.
Bluemercury
Member
TSA said:
So it really is Metroid island, now that's.......
God I love NYC. We get the Japanese games before the Japanese!
http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/Eldios10/
My weekend just got a little sweeter
http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/Eldios10/
My weekend just got a little sweeter
Eldios said:God I love NYC. We get the Japanese games before the Japanese!
http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/Eldios10/
My weekend just got a little sweeter
Make sure to post some impressions on Enemy design and puzzles. We would love to hear that.
HylianScribe
Member
Can we play WiFi against people on US Nintendo DS systems with the Japanese version? I actually haven't tried this yet, and I don't see why not unless the network in North America hasn't been setup yet for it maybe?
If it's all good, we need to get some multiplayer going soon.
If it's all good, we need to get some multiplayer going soon.
PhoenixDark
Banned
TSA said:
Hey I've played this game before!
From the menu, there are Japan-only and Worldwide WFC modes. I think it allows WFC among Japan, US and PAL versions.
I love the way they use DS on the puzzles:
Maybe some people may not like these "gimmick" but I think they match the game well.
I love the way they use DS on the puzzles:
touchscreen, mic, dual screen, even clam shell
Did you get it at J&L perhaps? If so, is it $60 there? :\Eldios said:God I love NYC. We get the Japanese games before the Japanese!
http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/Eldios10/
My weekend just got a little sweeter
Phantom Hourglass went from 0 connections (not unique) on the WFC-service on tuesday to 1,399 connections wednesday. Pretty good, when the official release isn't before saturday.
In comparison Itadaki Street got released yesterday, and I'm having the number of connections for that real soon, but for now it went from 493 connections tuesday to 2,603 connections wednesday
In comparison Itadaki Street got released yesterday, and I'm having the number of connections for that real soon, but for now it went from 493 connections tuesday to 2,603 connections wednesday
HylianScribe
Member
Nice...it couldn't be 1337, though...could it.
Talladega Knight
Member
Hint?TSA said:
Code:
_ a_ __e__e____ _______ _________ a_ __ __i_ _e__.That first word can only be 'I' though. Unless it's a number.
The second is most likely 'am', and the third, could be 'preferring' but is probably 'pretending'...
I'm thinking I'll wait until my JP copy comes, hopefully today.
Well let me start off by saying it is 4:14 am as I am starting to write this. I played a marathon session of Wind Waker today and finished it so I could start Phantom. I wanted the WW story fresh in my head before I started this game. Anyway, I have only put about 20-30 minutes into the game but I got some initial impressions for you guys.
Graphics: Completely top notch. I am extremely surprised on how fluid the animations of Link and the other characters are, as well as certain details when you enter the buildings. This is easily the best looking DS game to date. When you start the game, you are treated to a nice little opening story which basically recaps what happened in WW. I do not want to spoil how the WW story is presented, but it is very neat and cute. Graphics are really top notch. You can really see where the extra time Nintendo spent went.
Sound: Sound is superb. This was quite a shock to me. Music is top notch, an sound effect are crisp and accurate. One neat little feature is when you take notes on the map and erase them, if you touch the eraser on the left side of the screen, it plays out of the left speaker, and if you touch the right side of the screen, it plays from the right. I was using headphones, so this was a cool little touch.
Controls: This is the big one. I am pleased to say the controls on this game are intuitive and dare I say ingenious. Trust me when I say there is virtually no learning curve at all. The stylus works beautifully, and controlling Link is not a hassle at all. The movements feel very similar to Diablo II, but have a more crisp feel to it. You really feel like you have tight control over Link.
To make Link walk, you touch the stylus close to Link in the direction you want him to go. To make him walk faster or run, you touch the stylus farther from Link in the direction you want to go.
Fighting is also simple. You tap an enemy, and Link swing at it. you can also make a quick dragging motion with the stylus and Link will make a swipe. This is useful for cutting down shrubs. Spin attack is performed by drawing a circle around Link. Not difficult at all. I have only had a chance to use the sword, but will post other impressions when I get to use other items.
Picking up objects is easy as well. You just stand next to an object, tap it once, and Link picks it up. You then tap on the screen again, and Link will throw in that direction. Simple.
Now to the language barrier. To me, the Japanese in the game is fairly easy. I have no trouble reading it and have solved the few puzzles I have encountered thus far without issue. That being said, if you cannot read any Japanese, you might be a bit frustrated, because the clues to the puzzles require a little bit of deductive reasoning to figure out. Nothing fancy, but difficult if you cannot read what the clues are saying. Not to give anything away, but you will get stuck in the first 10 min of the actual game if you do not know how to say "Palmtree" in Japanese. It is little stuff like that which is what I am talking about.
Although I am just scratching the surface, but I am pleased to say that this is one super solid Zelda title. Hands down this will win handheld game of the year, and I would not be surprised if this is a major game of the year candidate as well. I know that this maybe be a bit premature to say having played so little, but it is just that good.
Graphics: Completely top notch. I am extremely surprised on how fluid the animations of Link and the other characters are, as well as certain details when you enter the buildings. This is easily the best looking DS game to date. When you start the game, you are treated to a nice little opening story which basically recaps what happened in WW. I do not want to spoil how the WW story is presented, but it is very neat and cute. Graphics are really top notch. You can really see where the extra time Nintendo spent went.
Sound: Sound is superb. This was quite a shock to me. Music is top notch, an sound effect are crisp and accurate. One neat little feature is when you take notes on the map and erase them, if you touch the eraser on the left side of the screen, it plays out of the left speaker, and if you touch the right side of the screen, it plays from the right. I was using headphones, so this was a cool little touch.
Controls: This is the big one. I am pleased to say the controls on this game are intuitive and dare I say ingenious. Trust me when I say there is virtually no learning curve at all. The stylus works beautifully, and controlling Link is not a hassle at all. The movements feel very similar to Diablo II, but have a more crisp feel to it. You really feel like you have tight control over Link.
To make Link walk, you touch the stylus close to Link in the direction you want him to go. To make him walk faster or run, you touch the stylus farther from Link in the direction you want to go.
Fighting is also simple. You tap an enemy, and Link swing at it. you can also make a quick dragging motion with the stylus and Link will make a swipe. This is useful for cutting down shrubs. Spin attack is performed by drawing a circle around Link. Not difficult at all. I have only had a chance to use the sword, but will post other impressions when I get to use other items.
Picking up objects is easy as well. You just stand next to an object, tap it once, and Link picks it up. You then tap on the screen again, and Link will throw in that direction. Simple.
Now to the language barrier. To me, the Japanese in the game is fairly easy. I have no trouble reading it and have solved the few puzzles I have encountered thus far without issue. That being said, if you cannot read any Japanese, you might be a bit frustrated, because the clues to the puzzles require a little bit of deductive reasoning to figure out. Nothing fancy, but difficult if you cannot read what the clues are saying. Not to give anything away, but you will get stuck in the first 10 min of the actual game if you do not know how to say "Palmtree" in Japanese. It is little stuff like that which is what I am talking about.
Although I am just scratching the surface, but I am pleased to say that this is one super solid Zelda title. Hands down this will win handheld game of the year, and I would not be surprised if this is a major game of the year candidate as well. I know that this maybe be a bit premature to say having played so little, but it is just that good.
Viceroy Fizzlebottom
Member
Eldios said:
It's also worth mentioning that if you are a beginning/intermediate student of Japanese, you will be happy to know that if you tap on any kanji you will get its reading. This is useful if you don't remember kanji for words such as 幽霊船 or 神殿 off the top of your head.
However, there is a lot of slang so that may negate any benefits of the kanji readings.
radioheadrule83
Banned
Regarding TSA's hint -- I hope this helps...
Here's some possible words that make up his 'hint'. I've bolded the ones I personally think likely or possible.
FIRST WORD: I
SECOND WORD: Am
THIRD WORD: cheapening, frequently, needlessly, obediently, overseeing, overweight :lol, premiering, previewing, reentering, sheltering, sweetening
FOURTH WORD: ???????
FIFTH WORD: ?????????
SIXTH WORD: Ad, Am, An, As, At
EIGHTH WORD: akin, amid, asia, axis , bail, bait, blip, boil, brim, brit, blip, coin, crib, drip, edit, emit, epic, evil, exit, fail, fair, flip, foil, gain, glib, grid, grim, grin, grip, grit, hail, hair, heil, heir, ilia, iris, jail, join, laid, lair, loin, mail, main, noir, ohio, omit, paid, pain, pair, rail, rain, ruin, said, sail, ship, shit, skin, skip, skit, slim, spin, suit, swim, tail, this, void, wait, xiii, xvii, xxii, xxiv
NINTH WORD beer, best, beta, dead, deal, deep, demo, dewy, fear, geek, gems, hell, help, here, hero, jerk, jest, jeux, keys, lead, leaf, leak, left, leon, less, meat, menu, mess, near, neat, nerd, news, next, peek, peep, real, rest, seal, sept, sexy, team, tech, test, text, weds, week, well, went, year, yeti, zeal, zero
Here's some possible words that make up his 'hint'. I've bolded the ones I personally think likely or possible.
FIRST WORD: I
SECOND WORD: Am
THIRD WORD: cheapening, frequently, needlessly, obediently, overseeing, overweight :lol, premiering, previewing, reentering, sheltering, sweetening
FOURTH WORD: ???????
FIFTH WORD: ?????????
SIXTH WORD: Ad, Am, An, As, At
EIGHTH WORD: akin, amid, asia, axis , bail, bait, blip, boil, brim, brit, blip, coin, crib, drip, edit, emit, epic, evil, exit, fail, fair, flip, foil, gain, glib, grid, grim, grin, grip, grit, hail, hair, heil, heir, ilia, iris, jail, join, laid, lair, loin, mail, main, noir, ohio, omit, paid, pain, pair, rail, rain, ruin, said, sail, ship, shit, skin, skip, skit, slim, spin, suit, swim, tail, this, void, wait, xiii, xvii, xxii, xxiv
NINTH WORD beer, best, beta, dead, deal, deep, demo, dewy, fear, geek, gems, hell, help, here, hero, jerk, jest, jeux, keys, lead, leaf, leak, left, leon, less, meat, menu, mess, near, neat, nerd, news, next, peek, peep, real, rest, seal, sept, sexy, team, tech, test, text, weds, week, well, went, year, yeti, zeal, zero
Kafel said:
but you gotta remember that he was planning to reveal another letter each day.. so and he's getting phantom hourglass any day now, so he can preview it asap. It's released, it's fair game.
But it seems I forgot a few words..
_ a_ __e__e____ _______ _________ a_ __ __i_ _e__.
I am previewing _______ _________ at E3 this week.
How many days are there left until E3? Does it match the number of letters left?
Kafel said:
If it's anything to do with PH then I can't understand why there's an NDA - the game is out in HK (with my copy on it's way) and it's out in JP tomorrow.
There's nothing he can say that we don't already know
im in ur clamshell
Third word can't be 'previewing' - unless he can't spell.
Edit - I sound like a arse there, sorry.
radioheadrule83
Banned
Why didn't I think of Phantom Hourglass? :lol
I was just compiling a list of words that might fit each as well. Got these so far...
fourth word: Metroid, asterix, olympic, fishing, crystal, forever, pokemon, project, sadness, samurai,
Fifth word: batallion, afterlife, aftermath, agreement, allegedly, amazingly, amusingly, animation, announced, answers, answering, arachnoid, asteroids,
awakening, awesomely, bandicoot, barbarian, beginning, biohazard, blockaded, christmas, childhood, confirmed, corrupted, diffusion,
I was just compiling a list of words that might fit each as well. Got these so far...
fourth word: Metroid, asterix, olympic, fishing, crystal, forever, pokemon, project, sadness, samurai,
Fifth word: batallion, afterlife, aftermath, agreement, allegedly, amazingly, amusingly, animation, announced, answers, answering, arachnoid, asteroids,
awakening, awesomely, bandicoot, barbarian, beginning, biohazard, blockaded, christmas, childhood, confirmed, corrupted, diffusion,
Galactic Fork
A little fluff between the ears never did any harm...
radioheadrule83 said:
So he's previewing Metroid Childhood? Sweet!