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Last Ranker (Capcom x RPG x PSP) Information Thread
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He is best known for command-type rpgs because both EO and 7D in Japan have sold several times over what TC sold. In Japan, no one gives a flying fuck about the TC series. Outside of Japan, no one knows who the fuck Niinou is. So yeah, I would say he is definitely "best known" for his command-type RPGs.
duckroll said:
True, but I would say that "he is well known for his work in EO and 7D" then. The way it is written makes it seems like is all surprising Niinou is not developing a command-type rpg, while he was worked on a variety of projects along his career.
If you have developed 10 games of a same type in a row, and then do something completely different, yes, it worth noticing. I just don't think it´s the case.
In any case it's has no importance, just a silly remark from my viewpoint.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
This planet needs more Capcom RPGs. This one in particular sounds interesting.
Dead Prince
Banned
well i like the HUD. it's so colorful and the font is awesome.
Die Squirrel Die
Member
I like how the character designs translate into the ingame models, but the CG models are just off.
Oh, the music at the official site is pretty nifty.
Oh, the music at the official site is pretty nifty.
http://www.imageepoch.co.jp/blog/?p=134#more-134
Interesting news here. Mikage reveals that the main planner for Last Ranker is the director of Arc Rise Fantasia - Hiroyuki Kanemaru. The lead programmer is also the lead programmer of Arc Rise Fantasia - Takashi Kawamoto. Seems like both Niinou and Kanemaru are joining forces for this game, it must be a pretty big project for Image Epoch.
Interesting news here. Mikage reveals that the main planner for Last Ranker is the director of Arc Rise Fantasia - Hiroyuki Kanemaru. The lead programmer is also the lead programmer of Arc Rise Fantasia - Takashi Kawamoto. Seems like both Niinou and Kanemaru are joining forces for this game, it must be a pretty big project for Image Epoch.
Site updated : http://www.capcom.co.jp/LR/index.html
http://www.capcom.co.jp/LR/index.html
Site updated again. In the World section you can see that guns are a weapon type in the game as well. Cool!
In the Movie section they uploaded the long version of the TGS trailer. It still doesn't show anything worthwhile, but it has a longer staff list at the end:
Site updated again. In the World section you can see that guns are a weapon type in the game as well. Cool!
In the Movie section they uploaded the long version of the TGS trailer. It still doesn't show anything worthwhile, but it has a longer staff list at the end:
There have been several substantial updates on the official site lately: http://www.capcom.co.jp/LR/index.html
There are new characters announced, as well as screenshots of various things within the game in the World section. The article in Famitsu this week also had a new piece of artwork of 2 of the new characters and it looks really similar to BoF5 art.
There have also been screenshots showing battles against monsters and stuff, so the game is definitely not just about fighting other Rankers. Looks pretty good overall. I'm definitely digging the art direction for the game. It looks pretty colorful and interesting.
Those who live in Tokyo, don't forget, this game is PLAYABLE at Jump Festa on 19th and 20th December. I expect some impressions, don't let me down!
There are new characters announced, as well as screenshots of various things within the game in the World section. The article in Famitsu this week also had a new piece of artwork of 2 of the new characters and it looks really similar to BoF5 art.
There have also been screenshots showing battles against monsters and stuff, so the game is definitely not just about fighting other Rankers. Looks pretty good overall. I'm definitely digging the art direction for the game. It looks pretty colorful and interesting.
Those who live in Tokyo, don't forget, this game is PLAYABLE at Jump Festa on 19th and 20th December. I expect some impressions, don't let me down!
Jump Festa trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf75qnvxIUc
Official site update: http://www.capcom.co.jp/LR/index.html
The trailer is completely realtime, and it looks like the game is pretty far along now. Looks pretty good, and I have to say, the 3D work is the best I've seen from Image Epoch yet, possibly even better than Arc Rise Fantasia. I guess Capcom is helping them with production?
Official site update: http://www.capcom.co.jp/LR/index.html
The trailer is completely realtime, and it looks like the game is pretty far along now. Looks pretty good, and I have to say, the 3D work is the best I've seen from Image Epoch yet, possibly even better than Arc Rise Fantasia. I guess Capcom is helping them with production?
How have I not noticed this game previously?
Just watched the trailers, the character designs are ace (<3 Yoshikawa), and the whole thing looks really professional. There's some big names attached here, so I'm pretty excited. Looks to be the closest thing to a new BoF we'll be getting from Capcom, at least for now.
Just watched the trailers, the character designs are ace (<3 Yoshikawa), and the whole thing looks really professional. There's some big names attached here, so I'm pretty excited. Looks to be the closest thing to a new BoF we'll be getting from Capcom, at least for now.
The art direction is the best part of the trailers so far, with the music being really attractive too. I like how the battles definitely look command based, even if the commands are mapped onto the buttons. It's definitely not an action RPG, and like Niinou said before, it looks more like a timing based system where you have to defend against attacks and counterattack as required to succeed. Weapons looks really cool too. The official site has shown different sorts of weapons, like pistols, short swords, etc. Looking forward to a release date...
Nibelung Valesti
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Looks very sexy *_*
I hope we'll see this game on western shores in 2010
I hope we'll see this game on western shores in 2010
TheDarkKnight774
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wow i never heard of this game before but that trailer puts it on my radar now.
Bel Marduk
Banned
duckroll said:
Better than ARF? Nah. Though this game does look really nice for a 3D PSP game. It's the best I've seen besides KH BBS. I wonder why most devs refuse to push the PSP in 3D? I thought it was as powerful as the PS2?
The music reminded me of FFCC on GC in the beginning part.
Bel Marduk
Banned
duckroll said:
I thought it was on par myself. I like how a small dev like Image Epoch ends up making better 3D animation than most other devs when it comes to RPGs. :lol
Bel Marduk said:
Image Epoch is a small dev? They have over a hundred employees now. They just released Luminous Arc 3 on the DS, they released 7th Dragon on the DS and Arc Rise Fantasia on the Wii this year, and they have 2 PSP RPGs in development right now for early 2010. They're going into HD development too.
I also completely disagree about them making "better 3D animation than most other devs" especially when it comes to RPGs. There aren't that many RPG developers in Japan these days, and Tales Studio, tri-Ace, Square Enix, and Level 5 are all clearly better. In fact, while I've been a big fan of following their work because they're making original RPG IPs with different developers and I'm a big fan of originality, I don't think that they're very talented at 3D at all. It's their weakest point next to game balance. Two indications of a rather amateur developer who has started to expand rapidly.
The good news is that they've been taking it in their stride and learning from each game. 7th Dragon definitely had better balance than World Destruction, and the CG in Arc Rise Fantasia is definitely better than the CG in World Destruction and 7th Dragon. It's good that the animation in Last Ranker is looking improved from their previous games too. They're clearly learning with each new game, but I'll hardly call them a "small dev" at this point.
Bel Marduk
Banned
duckroll said:
Oh, didn't know that. Just that none of their games are really big breakout hits and even so they make some good (not necessarily great) 3D regardless. Well I wish them luck. Looking to buy ARF next year.
Bel Marduk said:
Yeah, I see what you mean. I think the word might be "low profile developer" instead of small developer. Their size is not small, but obviously they haven't had the success that Level 5 had for example. I definitely wish them luck, and I'll continue supporting them as long as they make stuff which I think looks fun and original.
ksamedi said:
There are definitely fields, towns and dungeons from what I gather, and the world is probably connected. Not sure if there's a world map though. The progression in the game focuses on raising your rank in the world, and there are two ways to do this - beating another ranker, or completing guild missions. The monsters in battles are part of guild missions where you take on tasks to clear areas of monsters or defeat certain non-human threats and increase your rank slowly that way. The faster way is to simply defeat a higher ranking ranker, and you will jump to that rank. I'm being led to believe by the previews and articles that the game will be somewhat non-linear in progression, with major story events occurring at certain locations, as well as when you reach certain milestones in rank.
They did a full site renewal recently: http://www.capcom.co.jp/LR/
I'm sure at least 3 people are interested. Lulz.
I'm sure at least 3 people are interested. Lulz.
