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The Japanese version will be released on the 15th January 2009. :o

Boxart:

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EDIT: I smell added content...
 
Zoe said:
Damn, that cover is so much better :(
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once again: japan cover > US cover

btw, my online preorder from gamestop hasnt shipped yet. it seems they've been taking their sweet time getting a hold of my preorder bonus. this has happened quite often lately.
 
A 2-month difference when Japanese voices are already in the Western version does sound fishy. I mean why would they wait so much if they're keeping the same exact game?

I guess I'll have to buy this version too when it's out, depending on what are the extras.
 
OK, I played it a decent amount last night.

I've only really messed with the mission mode.

There are the D,C,B,A,S-rank missions, and the story is shown in the same game mode via 'Flashback Missions'. You have to earn XP by doing missions to unlock new ones.
These are fights, mini-games, fetch-quests, etc.
You get ninjutsu from treasure boxes.
You get support jutsus for the support characters by trading secret scrolls to iruka.
The tree-climbing mini-game looks amazing.

Combat is tight, sound is spot on. The visuals and presentation are amazing if you're a fan of the series. They really nailed the character's personalities.

There's a lot to do though, I haven't even unlocked any new characters yet.
 
inner-G said:
OK, I played it a decent amount last night.

I've only really messed with the mission mode.

There are the D,C,B,A,S-rank missions, and the story is shown in the same game mode via 'Flashback Missions'. You have to earn XP by doing missions to unlock new ones.
These are fights, mini-games, fetch-quests, etc.
You get ninjutsu from treasure boxes.
You get support jutsus for the support characters by trading secret scrolls to iruka.
The tree-climbing mini-game looks amazing.

Combat is tight, sound is spot on. The visuals and presentation are amazing if you're a fan of the series. They really nailed the character's personalities.

There's a lot to do though, I haven't even unlocked any new characters yet.
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have you played the 360 game from Ubisoft? that sorta sounds similar. is the free-roaming parts similar?
 
Aeon712 said:
Holy crap that cover is awesome.
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Would have preferred a Kyubbi cover :-D

So how does this compare with Rise of a Ninja, to those who've got hands on time? (meaning missions mode, not the actual battle system)
 
installing now. if i pre-ordered online but did in-store pickup... where should i have gotten my pre-order code for the DLC? hope i can get it online rather than making another trip to the store..
 
customizable controls - awesome. switched block and support character buttons. will make recoveries much easier to pull off consistently.
 
Issun23 said:
The Japanese version will be released on the 15th January 2009. :o

Boxart:

//http://i37.tinypic.com/2l9jmti.jp

EDIT: I smell added content...
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yeah , it must be , because there is no reasons for this delay at all since the game has full Japanese audio already and from japanese developer , so I guess they will put all the free DLCs ( including the missions or maybe Zabuza+Haku or some new stuff with extra ) on that disc .
 
I've heard that some people that called GameStop are being told the CE is delayed until tomorrow for some reason. Anyone confirm this?
 
I was in picking up Valkyria, and they said that the Naruto CE's were delayed by a day, but they said they had the regular edition in the same shipment as VC.
 
aliasing is distracting during close up cutscenes. camera controls are a pain in the town. you can't get credit for secondary objectives the first time you play the mission.

a lot of the ranked missions are a lot like achievements... it's a shame they couldn't just use those. it's stuff like 'walk x steps' and 'break x amount of things' etc.
 
Anyone able to answer my Zabuza/Haku question yet?

Someone's going to have to explain to me the lack of Haku/Zabuza. Not playable, fine. But not even as a Shukaku/Gamabunta-style boss battle of sorts? How can they claim it covers the whole first half of the anime but entirely leave out the first major arc? Surely they're in there in SOME capacity, yeah?
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If they're not there, does it just start with the following arc or what?
 
Issun23 said:
A 2-month difference when Japanese voices are already in the Western version does sound fishy. I mean why would they wait so much if they're keeping the same exact game?

I guess I'll have to buy this version too when it's out, depending on what are the extras.
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when we talked to Hiroshi Matsuyama at Games Convention, the reason why Naruto UNS will come out later is because of licensing rights. that's all he said

edit: vg+ has the game in stock tomorrow
 
Tathanen said:
If they're not there, does it just start with the following arc or what?
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They're not in the game. Story starts with Genin training and skips to Chuunin exams.

Also, Gameplay.co.uk is shipping the game even if it's still listed as pre-order. I should have mine in a few hours. :D
 
Issun23 said:
They're not in the game. Story starts with Genin training and skips to Chuunin exams.

Also, Gameplay.co.uk is shipping the game even if it's still listed as pre-order. I should have mine in a few hours. :D
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look like they want to put them as DLC or the Japanese release or something :< , because it's this just don't make any sense , unless CC2 didn't want to make new environment/levels for Zabuza arc ( Land of Waves Arc ) and decided to stay on Konoha only , and if that it, then this is just laziness since the project started in January 2006 .
 
well my fears seem to ring very true. all the characters play the same. they even gave rock lee ranged attacks. kiba's dog isn't controllable at all. shino's bugs can't be used in a unique way.

bleh. and it seems you can't customize items.
 
dfyb said:
well my fears seem to ring very true. all the characters play the same. they even gave rock lee ranged attacks. kiba's dog isn't controllable at all. shino's bugs can't be used in a unique way.

bleh. and it seems you can't customize items.
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So it's basically choosing who you like the best and going from there, huh. Oh well, still eye candy at its finest.
 
rainking187 said:
I've heard that some people that called GameStop are being told the CE is delayed until tomorrow for some reason. Anyone confirm this?
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Yeah, already mentioned that GameStop called today saying it's going to be in tomorrow afternoon. I really wanted it today, and sucks if that's true (I'm at work and sent my bro to get it in my place).
 
Snaku said:
Hay guys! Japanese cover art is online...

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:lol How about Sexy no Jutsu Naruto on the left?

I don't see the big deal with the NA cover, I think it looks fine. The lightning splitting down the middle into the logo is alot better than a small gradient, which is what bugs me the most about the J cover.
 
Squash said:
:lol How about Sexy no Jutsu Naruto on the left?

I don't see the big deal with the NA cover, I think it looks fine. The lightning splitting down the middle into the logo is alot better than a small gradient, which is what bugs me the most about the J cover.
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I like the J version.

It looks more DB than DBZ.
 
dfyb said:
well my fears seem to ring very true. all the characters play the same. they even gave rock lee ranged attacks. kiba's dog isn't controllable at all. shino's bugs can't be used in a unique way.

bleh. and it seems you can't customize items.
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I'm surprised you actually thought they'd be different. Thought it was fairly apparent from the demo.
 
Picked up the regular edition earlier today, and got my pre-order bonus card (First Hokage, storm pack 1). Cannot wait to play it later tonight. :D
 
Gave in and purchased the game. never seen the anime. It's a lot of fun to play. What's with these extra codes? I'd take one if there is one available or what not. The game's a blast and a good set aside from the more technical fighter. But damn, so much jumping to close in for the kill. Haha! Good times.
 
Ferrio said:
I'm surprised you actually thought they'd be different. Thought it was fairly apparent from the demo.
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so did i
dfyb said:
the biggest problem that i percieved from the demo was that, ultimately, naruto and kakashi play identically. all their combos are generally the same inputs. so the only variety comes in the form of support characters, items, and special moves. i hope there is more variety among other characters, but i'm not counting on it.
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If I'd know this was "Naruto's Collect-a-thon of Loading" I might of avoided this one.


Seriously games that lock away characters piss me off to no end, but least make it painless. This is almost as bad as unlocking the One Piece characters in Ultimate adventure.
 
Ferrio said:
If I'd know this was "Naruto's Collect-a-thon of Loading" I might of avoided this one.


Seriously games that lock away characters piss me off to no end, but least make it painless. This is almost as bad as unlocking the One Piece characters in Ultimate adventure.
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wait a couple of days and dl a save file
 
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