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Persona 4 US Dec. 9, 2008
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Schopenhauer
Member
A video of the panel at Anime Expo in now up on the Atlus front page.
atlus.com
atlus.com
I'm really glad that they're looking at the pronunciations and the voice acting. Some of the names in P3 were horribly mispronounced, along with some of the more awkward infusions of honorifics that were also not pronounced right. It's a more personal peeve, though, since most people in the US who don't know the language probably wouldn't notice.
Also, I hope they really make sure the VO for Rise is good, because as we learned from Fuuka, the voice you're going to hear every battle is going to be hugely important and really, REALLY annoying if done wrong.
Also, I hope they really make sure the VO for Rise is good, because as we learned from Fuuka, the voice you're going to hear every battle is going to be hugely important and really, REALLY annoying if done wrong.
Calints Neos
Member
And it's alright when Japan mispronounces english names right?
Augemitbutter
Member
i laugh at both.
Prime crotch
Banned
drats, honorifics oh well not unexpected, still getting the game
TheCardPlayer
Likes to have "friends" around to "play cards" with
Judging from the info I just read on the game...it's never coming out here. Unless they heavily censor it but that will just hamper the game. Dammit, I'm sure the ESRB will never allow it to be classified.
This is just another Innocent Sin.
I want my Rise dammit. Censor if you have to Atlus but be discreet.
This is just another Innocent Sin.
I want my Rise dammit. Censor if you have to Atlus but be discreet.
Himuro said:
The director posted on the JP Atlusnet page discussing it and said basically the same thing, how overwhelmed he is with how much new stuff there is in the game. The thing is, since the game isn't longer, it is both more full during the duration of the game, and there is more to see on a subsequent playthrough.
In addition to the changes I listed earlier in this thread, there seem to be about two dozen more improvements to the basic gameplay. It just sounds so damn fantastic.
charlequin
Banned
Amir0x said:
The interview makes it sound like it's what everyone really wanted from P3's successor: more content present to fill up the existing X days and make them more varied, rather than actually making the game "longer" per se.
Pedobear said:
Son, we live in America here, not Nazi Germany.
ShockingAlberto
Member
It is not 1996 anymore.Pedobear said:
Pedobear said:
If you're talking about what I think you're talking about, which is
the ability to date guys, ala TatsuyaxJun in IS, which you can actually do in P4
Guled said:
Add Jade Empire to that list.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Wait, more importantly, why are we speculating whether this game will come here
The title of this very thread has the American release
The title of this very thread has the American release
TheCardPlayer
Likes to have "friends" around to "play cards" with
Never played those games. I just don't want nothing to get in the way of me and P4...and Rise.
vas_a_morir
Banned
MechaX said:
Hey, if gay is your way, that's okay.
Okay, from what I've gathered, here are a list of changes to the basics of the game systems. Some are posted earlier in this thread, and other are from the JP Thread.
I'm spoiler tagging it, as I know there are some people that want to know nil, even about the gameplay. These are the sort of gameplay details/improvements that would show up in a fairly detailed but non-spoilery review.
So, no real story spoilers outside of the basic premise.
There's a few other minor things that I've omitted. All of the above might not be completely true, though they are the current word; about half are taken from the official pre-release information (previews and the official site), while the other half are from people that claim to be playing the game.
Now, the next thing some people might want to be surprised over, but they're likely to be stated in any review you read of the game.
-The Social Stats are:
This is what appears to be the full version of the battle theme. Though the comments look okay so far, it is youtube, so don't read them. Not just for spoilers, but they generally might make your brain bleed.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gRwFapCq3vY
I'm spoiler tagging it, as I know there are some people that want to know nil, even about the gameplay. These are the sort of gameplay details/improvements that would show up in a fairly detailed but non-spoilery review.
So, no real story spoilers outside of the basic premise.
-No more lunar system. Instead, the game revolves around weather, with foggy nights serving as the encroaching deadline instead of Full Moons. You can check the 7-day forecast on television. It also helps add graphical variety to the town of Inaba, as well as mixing up the daily scheduling.
-Controllable party members, though you can choose AI if you want.
-More Personas (more of a natural progression than 'improvement')
-Male Party members are their Arcanas respective S. Links.
-Leveling an S. Link of a party member improves their performance in battle, though I don't exactly know how.
-You can choose who to spend your lunch breaks with to advance that S. Link (probably just points rather than full level ups)
-S. Links are not necessarily linear; with women, they can branch either into a 'friend' or 'girl-friend' paths.
-Multiple dungeons open up as you advance the story, though I'm still not sure if there is also a game -long one in addition.
-Dungeons are still random, but the engine is less repetitive.
-Dungeons have traps of some kind.
-Dungeons have locked chests that require keys.
-There is a 'Fusion Forecast' system where each day has a different fusion that will give you a bonus (i.e. a special item or stat boost if you create a specific persona, or use a specific persona). The forecast can be checked ahead of time just like the weather.
-Hard mode accessible from the beginning, AND the game is said to be generally harder.
-Alternate S. Links for some Arcana, dependent on which Sports Club and Activity you join.
-Wait is replaced with 'Guard', which increases your defense.
-Guarding eliminates your weaknesses.
-Characters will jump in to take damage for the MC, with the frequency is somehow based on S. Link level.
-Hit-all magic that hits one weakness but lands regular hits on others still gives a 'one more'. This sounds analogous to Nocturne's system, so I'm guessing that if you miss the other enemies or hit a null/reflect, you won't get the bonus turn.
-It no longer consumes a turn to recover from getting knocked down. Instead, getting hit with a weakness while you're knocked down can cause the Faint status, which does require a turn to get back up from.
-Shuffle Time also has a timing element introduced, as not only is there there the X-card monty, but also a roulette style shift.
-Questions in story scenes can have an influence on your social stats.
-Mute status ailment that prevents Spells from being cast, but not other Persona usage.
-Enemy reinforcements can show up after you win a fight, like the core SMT games.
-Returning to the first floor of a dungeon no longer completely recovers the party for free.
-Controllable party members, though you can choose AI if you want.
-More Personas (more of a natural progression than 'improvement')
-Male Party members are their Arcanas respective S. Links.
-Leveling an S. Link of a party member improves their performance in battle, though I don't exactly know how.
-You can choose who to spend your lunch breaks with to advance that S. Link (probably just points rather than full level ups)
-S. Links are not necessarily linear; with women, they can branch either into a 'friend' or 'girl-friend' paths.
-Multiple dungeons open up as you advance the story, though I'm still not sure if there is also a game -long one in addition.
-Dungeons are still random, but the engine is less repetitive.
-Dungeons have traps of some kind.
-Dungeons have locked chests that require keys.
-There is a 'Fusion Forecast' system where each day has a different fusion that will give you a bonus (i.e. a special item or stat boost if you create a specific persona, or use a specific persona). The forecast can be checked ahead of time just like the weather.
-Hard mode accessible from the beginning, AND the game is said to be generally harder.
-Alternate S. Links for some Arcana, dependent on which Sports Club and Activity you join.
-Wait is replaced with 'Guard', which increases your defense.
-Guarding eliminates your weaknesses.
-Characters will jump in to take damage for the MC, with the frequency is somehow based on S. Link level.
-Hit-all magic that hits one weakness but lands regular hits on others still gives a 'one more'. This sounds analogous to Nocturne's system, so I'm guessing that if you miss the other enemies or hit a null/reflect, you won't get the bonus turn.
-It no longer consumes a turn to recover from getting knocked down. Instead, getting hit with a weakness while you're knocked down can cause the Faint status, which does require a turn to get back up from.
-Shuffle Time also has a timing element introduced, as not only is there there the X-card monty, but also a roulette style shift.
-Questions in story scenes can have an influence on your social stats.
-Mute status ailment that prevents Spells from being cast, but not other Persona usage.
-Enemy reinforcements can show up after you win a fight, like the core SMT games.
-Returning to the first floor of a dungeon no longer completely recovers the party for free.
There's a few other minor things that I've omitted. All of the above might not be completely true, though they are the current word; about half are taken from the official pre-release information (previews and the official site), while the other half are from people that claim to be playing the game.
Now, the next thing some people might want to be surprised over, but they're likely to be stated in any review you read of the game.
-The Social Stats are:
Knowledge(probably translated as Academics), Bravery (probably Courage), Perseverance (NEW), Communication Ability (probably Charm), Tolerance (NEW).
This is what appears to be the full version of the battle theme. Though the comments look okay so far, it is youtube, so don't read them. Not just for spoilers, but they generally might make your brain bleed.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gRwFapCq3vY
Dead Prince
Banned
which site will have the preorder goodness? I want the shirt and soundtrack. and i mean for the US release. Amazon? ;o
This isn't completely Persona 4 related, but here's an interesting snippet from the latest Atlus newsletter.
"Believe it or not, Faithful, we're not done yet. Persona 4, sure, that was a big one. But it's not the only big announcement we have this month. Oh, we're such teases."
"Believe it or not, Faithful, we're not done yet. Persona 4, sure, that was a big one. But it's not the only big announcement we have this month. Oh, we're such teases."
dragonlife
Member
Thanks for the link!Sallokin said:
charlequin
Banned
Volcynika said:
What on earth could Atlus possibly have left to announce that would be "big"?
Galactic Fork
A little fluff between the ears never did any harm...
Himuro said:
Yeah... that would be big. And umm super.
Atlus is pure evil... They release so many games, but so many take so long. Give people time to play dammit!
Volcynika said:Knights in the Nightmare!
I know it's not big and doesn't hit Japan till like September, but I still want it
For some reason I thought that was already announced here. I guess it isn't. I want to find out what the hell it is! The videos look so compelling but I want to make sense of it.
Volcynika said:
Let me think... In 2007, we had:
Monster Kingdom Jewel Summoner
Izuna
Riviera
Etrian Odyssey
Odin Sphere
Growlanser: Heritage of War
Persona 3
Touch Detective 2.5
Luminous Arc
Draglade
Ontamarama
Trauma Center: New Blood
And in 2008 so far, we've had:
Baroque
Persona 3 FES
Rondo of Swords
Drone Tactics
Etrian Odyssey II
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Operation Darkness
R-Type Command
Summon Night: Twin Age
Arcana Heart
So not quite, it's just 10 to 12 so far. But Izuna 2, Spectral Force 3, Master of the Monster Lair, Zoids Assault, Yggdra Union, Dokapon Kingdom, and Persona 4 would definitely make up the difference, even if we were stopping with those.
dragonlife
Member
Bolds are my purchases (so farNichM said:
) As for the rest, you guys really are teases