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- Thread starter GeekyDad
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Oh my gawd I've been playing Attack of the Friday Monsters all night. I just have one more card to obtain, then I'll be 100% done.
I also want to play through the story again, but this time I'll talk to the NPCs as much as possible. They say some cute things. It took me way too long to realize
I also want to play through the story again, but this time I'll talk to the NPCs as much as possible. They say some cute things. It took me way too long to realize
Frank is an alien from Germany. He's a Frankfurter, to be more precise. Haw haw!
I really need to track down my copy of Vagrant Story and blast through it. Thanks for reminding me.
Hours Left
Member
Well, if you like the adventure aspect of the game, The Starship Damrey is also an adventure game. Obviously the tone is totally different, but I thought it was pretty neat.
The original price is probably a bit too pricy for the length of the game, but I think $5 is pretty apropos.
GeekyDad
Gold Member
I don't think it is. I would have bought it long ago, but the controls sound very awkward for southpaws.
Everybody has already said you fucking should.
Craving for an adventure game so I bought Attack of the Friday Monsters. Will pick up Liberation Maiden and Crimson Shroud next before the sale ends.
Reviews for Bugs vs. Tanks cracked me up..apparently you play as WWII-era German soldiers aka Nazis?! The premise didn't bother me much but the presentation looked a bit dated.
Reviews for Bugs vs. Tanks cracked me up..apparently you play as WWII-era German soldiers aka Nazis?! The premise didn't bother me much but the presentation looked a bit dated.
GeekyDad
Gold Member
Alexander O. Smith had a hand in the translation. That's all I needed to know, really.
RpgN
Junior Member
I guess I'll pass on Damrey, most impressions make it sound like a game you don't need to have. That and the fact that there is still no proper account system, it's not worth it to gamble. Attack of the Friday monsters will do. Crimson Shroud was already purchased from the last sale 
JoseOle5990
Member
I came into this ready to buy Crimson Shroud, but you guys have got me super interested in Attack of the Friday Monsters. I think I'm gonna cave and get both :S
The sale doesn't end until Jan 2nd (according to the eShop promo images), so I still have time to mull it over haha
The sale doesn't end until Jan 2nd (according to the eShop promo images), so I still have time to mull it over haha
GeekyDad
Gold Member
Just started Crimson Shroud (started it first, since it seems you can unlock something special for AotFM if you have a Guild01 save file on your system), and I'm immediately digging it. The dice rolling is very satisfying, and there's a surprising amount of depth right off the bat. Definitely a good one to enjoy with the 3D turned on; not as harsh on the eyes.
The translation was superb. In my opinion, it increased the immersion and really made it feel like an "adult" RPG, tonally. It helped that the writing behind the story was strong -- stronger than what I'm used to from the genre.
dancrane212
Member
Thanks for the heads up OP, I'll be picking up Monster and Starship Damrey seeing as I already grabbed Crimson Shroud from the last sale.
Liberation Maiden, Attack of the Friday Monsters, and Crimson Shroud all interest me. I haven't seen too many people mention Liberation Maiden. Is it not that good? How are the cutscenes? Is there a decent amount of fanservice or any at all?
Any news on whether or not Rental Bukiya de Omasse will ever come over? That sounds kinda neat.
Any news on whether or not Rental Bukiya de Omasse will ever come over? That sounds kinda neat.
dragonlife
Member
What the fuck. I keep getting error code 011-7515 after I hit "add funds." Fuck this shit. I want Attack of the Friday Monsters NOW.
The error code is apparently that the 3DS is unable to connect to an Access Point, even though I did a connection test and everything, and am also using wifi on my phone just fine.
Anyone else getting error codes?
The error code is apparently that the 3DS is unable to connect to an Access Point, even though I did a connection test and everything, and am also using wifi on my phone just fine.
Anyone else getting error codes?
No idea about Liberation Maiden, but Friday Monsters looks great on the XL.
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Member
how long the offer would last?
SomethingInTheSea
Member
Already owned Crimson Shroud, its a great unique RPG. Just bought Starship Damrey, loving it so far, played in a dark room for extra atmosphere.
GeekyDad
Gold Member
Haven't actually jumped into Friday Monsters yet, but the story in Crimson Shroud is incredibly engrossing. I knew it would read well because of the translation team, but it's surprisingly deep and gripping for a downloadable game. Kinda stuck right now, though, on Chapter 2.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
This is penned by the hand of Lord Matsuno, and translated by Alexander O. Smith.
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
Definitely getting Crimson Shroud and Attack of the Friday Monsters!
I'm on the fence about The Starship Damrey, though. I know it's short (like 3 hours short), but I'm reading mixed things about the story and gameplay quality. What should I do, GAF?
I'm on the fence about The Starship Damrey, though. I know it's short (like 3 hours short), but I'm reading mixed things about the story and gameplay quality. What should I do, GAF?
dragonlife
Member
I've played Attack of the Friday Monsters for about two hours so far. I'm really enjoying how relaxing, charming, and nostalgic it is. You basically just walk around this beautiful small town (hand-drawn, even), talking to NPCs to trigger different events that lead the story forward and collecting glims for cards to play against your in-game friends. You get fed just enough information to whet your appetite and make you curious as to what's going to happen next, making you want to keep playing. Also, the music is really nice.
The son tells his dad he heard a mighty sound, and the dad replies with:
The kid you control is excited because he discovered something big, and this kid replies with:
It really reminds me of the wonders of what it was like being a dumb kid and thinking about things differently. The whole game is silly in a good way. Plus, you basically play Rock, Paper, Scissors in card form (the cards are Kaiju!), and if you win, you become your friends' boss. If you lose, you become their servant.
One of my favorite parts is the cacophony of the town. The train always being ever-present with its distant ringing, hearing advertisements through speakers as you walk by shops or go in them... and then everything gets quiet once you go out further. It's a nice touch. I'm really happy I bought this; $5 is a great price.
The son tells his dad he heard a mighty sound, and the dad replies with:
The kid you control is excited because he discovered something big, and this kid replies with:
It really reminds me of the wonders of what it was like being a dumb kid and thinking about things differently. The whole game is silly in a good way. Plus, you basically play Rock, Paper, Scissors in card form (the cards are Kaiju!), and if you win, you become your friends' boss. If you lose, you become their servant.
One of my favorite parts is the cacophony of the town. The train always being ever-present with its distant ringing, hearing advertisements through speakers as you walk by shops or go in them... and then everything gets quiet once you go out further. It's a nice touch. I'm really happy I bought this; $5 is a great price.
I only realized that Friday Monsters was a Level 5 game last week. Thanks very much for the heads-up; I really love it.
The name's terrible, though. They should have called it "Miyamoto's Real Story" or something.
I've owned Crimson Shroud for a while but have barely gotten into it. I enjoyed Starship Damrey because I am somebody who enjoys even bad games of that type. I think Escape Trick Convenience Store is a much better value and more intellectually engaging, for what that's worth. I wish I'd only paid $5 for Damrey.
I can't bring myself to buy Liberation Maiden because I never actually seem to play the shooters I buy. (Galaxy Force 2, though... holy crap.)
The name's terrible, though. They should have called it "Miyamoto's Real Story" or something.
I've owned Crimson Shroud for a while but have barely gotten into it. I enjoyed Starship Damrey because I am somebody who enjoys even bad games of that type. I think Escape Trick Convenience Store is a much better value and more intellectually engaging, for what that's worth. I wish I'd only paid $5 for Damrey.
I can't bring myself to buy Liberation Maiden because I never actually seem to play the shooters I buy. (Galaxy Force 2, though... holy crap.)
GeekyDad
Gold Member
Just hit Chapter 3 in Crimson Shroud, and there are some sweet (and obvious) nods to FFT in the theme of the first room. The story, too, seems to borrow a bit from FFT. I wasn't seeing it at first, but now it's more evident. The writing is superb. Any FFT fan needs to nab this. The gameplay is also deceptively complex.
You need to.
It's a small package (hence the small price) yet it full of Matsuno (and friends) craftsmanship.