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[Hylian7]

You know what's even worse that nobody mentioned yet? There's absolutely no confirmation the iOS port is coming out in the US. So they're even going to troll the people that DID want that most likely.

 

[Nirolak]

You know what's even worse that nobody mentioned yet? There's absolutely no confirmation the iOS port is coming out in the US. So they're even going to troll the people that DID want that most likely.

Unlike Final Fantasy Type-0 or Dragon Quest X, Square Enix is actually pretty great about localizing their iOS games.

Many of them are even simultaneously releases!

I bet we'll get this day and date and have to wait at least 6-12 months for Bravely Default.

 

[Ushojax]

 

[Jinfash]

In honor of this joining ULTROS's list, let's remember some other great Square Enix Japan countdown clocks from even longer ago.

I remember the lead up to the game's announcement and a couple of following updates, but as for the release... I'm drawing a blank. What happened to this game and was it ever localized?

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

Who needs a whole arrange album when all this news needs is "Amnesia"?

 

[Nirolak]

I remember the lead up to the game's announcement and a couple of following updates, but as for the release... I'm drawing a blank. What're happened to this game and was it ever localized?

It released in Japan, was apparently terrible, sold pretty poorly, and never got localized to my knowledge.

duckroll can probably confirm/deny that though.

 

[A Link to the Past]

I'll wait to pass judgment until the countdown is over, what with Brian's Tweet. Glad I didn't hype myself up if it turns out to be just this, though.

 

[Frost_Ace]

Meh.

Well at least the arrange album is gonna be good, isn't it?

 

[Rei_Toei]

This from?

 

[ULTROS!]

Imma gonna update the list of Square Enix teasers:

2012:
August 20 - http://www.square-enix.co.jp/subaseka/ - iOS port of TWEWY + Arrange Album
May 18 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=37993672 - DvsD for browsers(?)
May 1 - http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472378 - Otome title for iOS/Android
March 23 - http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=467527 - Crystal Conquest for browsers

2011:
October 15 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448619 - Army Corps of Hell for Vita

2010:
July 22 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401846 - Digital Manga Reader and Decals
May 19 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395812 - Yahoo browser game

2008:
November 11 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341833 - Blood of Bahamut (NDS)

So yeah, the only good one now was last 2008. I dunno if you want to count Army Corps of Hell "good".

 

[Pooya]

This from?

Sword Art Online

 

[EVIL]

 

[idlethreats]

I laugh, because the only other option would be to cry.

 

[Nirolak]

So yeah, the only good one now was last 2008.

I'm not sure I'd considered Blood of Bahamut as good either, but hey, differing tastes and all that.

 

[Aeana]

I'm not sure I'd considered Blood of Bahamut as good either, but hey, differing tastes and all that.

At least Blood of Bahamut was a substantial game (with Mizuta music!!). I only played it briefly, but it didn't seem that bad. I'd like to play it more someday and see.

 

[Box of Bunnies]

Wasn't 4 Heroes of Light a teaser/countdown site deal too? Beaten by a Jump leak, but still.

 

[Aeana]

Wasn't 4 Heroes of Light a teaser/countdown site deal too? Beaten by a Jump leak, but still.

Yeah, sorta. It had the Yoshida art that got gradually filled in.

 

[Hitlersaurus Christ]

Somehow I'm not that disappointed. I'd certainly buy the game again. This gives them another chance to get the brand out there and hopefully not get shitty sales, thus leading to a sequel! Probably. I hope.

 

[Shinta]

Somehow I'm not that disappointed. I'd certainly buy the game again. This gives them another chance to get the brand out there and hopefully not get shitty sales, thus leading to a sequel! Probably. I hope.

At the very least, I’m still really looking forward to a new OST. If the tracks from KH3D are any indication, it’s going to be amazing.

And I honestly still think there’s more TWEWY on the way. Maybe this countdown ... maybe not. But Nomura has teased announcements personally. I don’t think he’d do it for just an iOS port.

 

[Labadal]

I laughed when I read post #4.

I personally think this is a disgrace. Square Enix will make me spend money. They can't be forgiven.

 

[watershed]

At the very least, I’m still really looking forward to a new OST. If the tracks from KH3D are any indication, it’s going to be amazing.

And I honestly still think there’s more TWEWY on the way. Maybe this countdown ... maybe not. But Nomura has teased announcements personally. I don’t think he’d do it for just an iOS port.

I think this ios release is going to be more of a remake than a port and it will have voice work thus tying in with the quote you linked.

 

[A Link to the Past]

Imma gonna update the list of Square Enix teasers:

2012:
August 20 - http://www.square-enix.co.jp/subaseka/ - iOS port of TWEWY + Arrange Album
May 18 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=37993672 - DvsD for browsers(?)
May 1 - http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472378 - Otome title for iOS/Android
March 23 - http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=467527 - Crystal Conquest for browsers

2011:
October 15 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448619 - Army Corps of Hell for Vita

2010:
July 22 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401846 - Digital Manga Reader and Decals
May 19 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395812 - Yahoo browser game

2008:
November 11 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341833 - Blood of Bahamut (NDS)

So yeah, the only good one now was last 2008. I dunno if you want to count Army Corps of Hell "good".

There was a countdown for Chrono Trigger on the DS, too.

 

[Osietra]

It could work on iPad, but iPhone? Eww.

 

[also]

This is so disappointing.

 

[EVIL]

Brian Gray said that there is more to the countdown.
https://twitter.com/brilingual/status/238893262570651648

 

[Rei_Toei]

Sword Art Online

Thanks. Any good? Concept sounds okay (read the Wikipedia article on it).

 

[grandjedi6]

I love how the most pessimistic jokey prediction is always the right one for these things.

 

[shink]

This is amazing. The reactions have been excellent.

 

[Blablurn]

So its really an ios port? Nice

 

[Shiggy]

 

[Floex]

I came for the TWEWY announcement, I stayed for the GAF fallout

 

[Pooya]

Thanks. Any good? Concept sounds okay (read the Wikipedia article on it).

well, it's certainly good for laughs and has pretty artworks. wouldn't say it's good, plots and characters can be very dumb, like the gif you're seeing here watch a few episodes, see for yourself.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Can't say I'm surprised. Shame on me for expecting a new installment or title from SE.

 

[Criminal Upper]

Sold my DS copies a couple of months back, so I'm pretty happy about this. Looking forward to playing it on iPad.

You are why we can't have nice things.

 

[watershed]

I want to see a trailer for this. Although I am disappointed I was also kind of expecting an ios port. Now I just wonder about the quality of it.

 

[Epcott]

It'll be a mobile phone or browser game or something.

First post made officially Doctor Emmett Lathrop Brown...

 

[Frankenstrat]

Oh Square, you magnificent bastards.

 

[StuBurns]

I'm not anti-cellphone gaming, but I can't say this isn't a tad disappointing.

 

[Goli]

EDIT: whoops, wrong thread.
EDIT 2: Just so that this post isn't entirely wasted, I'm actually happy it's coming to iOS. Yay quality SE iOS games.

 

[Acosta]

I called it! (as everyone sane in this thread).

I may double dip, will be glad to play in a non dual screen version.

 

[Jonnyram]

I'm pretty pumped for this. I like digital versions. Sold off most of my DS collection earlier in the year, including this, but I never quite 100%ed it, and I'd gladly play it again anyway. Just hope the battles are better now there's only one screen to deal with. That top screen battle malarkey was just unnecessary imo.

 

[Nohar]

Why an iOS port ? Why not a game on 3DS ? Why SquareEnix, WHY ? °-(;_;°)

 

[wsippel]

I'm pretty pumped for this. I like digital versions. Sold off most of my DS collection earlier in the year, including this, but I never quite 100%ed it, and I'd gladly play it again anyway. Just hope the battles are better now there's only one screen to deal with. That top screen battle malarkey was just unnecessary imo.

You know, you could simply ignore the top screen. The auto mode did a pretty good job.

 

[Jawmuncher]

TWEWY is on my unbought backlog.
Once my portable library calms down a bit I plan on playing it.

 

[sonicmj1]

Well, I had a feeling it'd be a remix album, but I didn't think they'd do an iOS port, mostly because the original game is so heavily designed around dual screens. I can't imagine how they'd preserve the battle system without just forcing the top screen on auto.

 

[Magicpaint]

I don't see how one screen would improve things; if anything, I suspect it would make everything look and feel much more cluttered. I like the idea of passing the puck to another screen and shifting my attention there -- that to fro feeling was great. But we'll see.

Why an iOS port ? Why not a game on 3DS ? Why SquareEnix, WHY ? °-(;_;°)

At least it's not an iOS sequel...

I'm okay with a port. More people get to play this fantastic game.

 

[grimshawish]

Who does a countdown for this? Its psychopathic. I'll go with duckroll in future on these things.

Glad I only ran along side the hype train gaf :'(

 

[SmokyDave]

Never really got into the DS version but I might grab the iOS port if the price is right. Give it another shake.

Why an iOS port ? Why not a game on 3DS ? Why SquareEnix, WHY ? °-(;_;°)

I can think of a few reasons. Far cheaper to port to iOS and many, many more potential customers.

Just play the DS version on the 3DS. Job done.

 

[GeekyDad]

Why an iOS port ? Why not a game on 3DS ? Why SquareEnix, WHY ? °-(;_;°)

GAF still wearing blinders. Denial will only make it worse in the end.

 

[test_account]

So i guess that the world did end with you in the first game afterall? Hehe