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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE |OT| Do You Remember MegaTen?
- Thread starter Shun
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Chapter 3 dungeon
Loving
so far. But damn, I have like 3 or 4 weapons piling up for Touma to master and I didn't manage to get the components for any of her weapons. Ended up having to use my Macca converter on her just to keep her on the battlefield.
I wish we could switch Itsuki out of the main cast. He's just overshadowing everyone in regards to lvs and weapon mastery...
Loving
Eleonora
I wish we could switch Itsuki out of the main cast. He's just overshadowing everyone in regards to lvs and weapon mastery...
There is some things I wish this game had.
Like skipping sessions (since we can already skip special moves but sessions take up the most time in battle and all so skipping animations would speed things up)
Also the ability to go to the town map from places other than the streets. Like inside Fortuna or other places or even the bloom palace (hell, I wish we could enter it from the map rather than going through Fortuna)
Anyway At Chapter 5 now.
Like skipping sessions (since we can already skip special moves but sessions take up the most time in battle and all so skipping animations would speed things up)
Also the ability to go to the town map from places other than the streets. Like inside Fortuna or other places or even the bloom palace (hell, I wish we could enter it from the map rather than going through Fortuna)
Anyway At Chapter 5 now.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Completely agreed. It makes the process of getting up to par when I'm behind so much faster. Esp. when I'm already 50 hours or so into the game and I'm just like "Fuck it, I need to just get a few quick levels and go,"
Once you gain the ability to extend sessions with your sub cast, weapon mastery for all characters won't be a problem. Right now, I have Touma and Tsubasa way ahead of weapon mastery because they already have 3 more carnage weapons that the rest of them and all have mastery to the max. And I rarely use Touma in the main cast lol.
Level gap won't be much of a problem since Itsuki gets to slow his growth when he gets way ahead of everybody else. This enables everybody to catch up easily. He's only 1 level ahead of my 2nd highest leveled character, Kiria, and there was a time where he was 4 levels higher than everyone. You just need to sub out more frequently to balance out the leveling for everybody though.
Yeah, it feels generous to me. Save early, save often.
I'm always angry when losing progress after forgetting to save for a while, but I also feel like I kinda deserved it.
I mean yes technically, but your members will send you messages periodically reminding you that you have them. Hard to not remember.
And if their stage rank isn't high enough? I'm currently at the intermission between chapter 2 and 3. For Kiria and Tsubasa the PC tells me that I have to increase their stage rank in order to get their next mission. Do I have to grind that out now in the arena before I continue with chapter 3?
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Sidequests are not missable; you can stack them all and do them before the final boss if you so wish.
BlueLiquid
Member
While you don't have to do the sidequests right away, I would still recommend doing them whenever you're able or leveled up enough. Some of the special and ad-lib performances, duo arts, and Radiant skills they unlock are incredibly helpful (and in some cases pretty OP to be honest).
Thanks to you all.
I have two more questions:
1st: I unlocked Open Audition for Kiria. When do I get it for the others? Through side missions, too?
2nd: Kirias black magic kicks ass so far. Is there a reason to kick her out of the team and not have her the cat suit equipped?
ActStriker
Member
1: Raise your stage ranks and progress through the story. I forget if they needed extra Performas (I don't think they do), but different characters need different prestiges (usually from the chapter after you get them).
2: You're never really kicking people out of the team since switching is generally free, but keeping her out there against her weaknesses isn't usually a good idea.
Also unless you upped her speed if you want to keep proc'ing Pastel Power, it's probably better to start her off on the bench so a faster character can get their turn and switch with her
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Just started and I am enjoying it so far. Currently in chapter 1 so far.
would you say it's generally a good idea when running around in a dungeon (I mean where you don't know what particular enemies/resitances you're up against) to have your starting lineup be as fast as possible at all times?
ActStriker
Member
I mean, it wouldn't hurt. The only real downside I can think of would be that session priorities start with the Main Cast which could limit some sessions
I'm in the final chapter, taking my time. I'll probably have thoughts on the game once I'm done.
For me later on she hits like a truck on the physical side. Still a bit weak on the elemental side, though that may have been me fumbling skills.
I haven't gotten one of those prompts since Devil May Cry. I hung my head in shame, and then did pretty much what you did.
In my run, early on she can't do elemental weakness for crap, and has a limited range of weapons. The protection is nice but random. And you've gone through the game so far without the axe to spear weakness so it's not a huge advantage gained.
For me later on she hits like a truck on the physical side. Still a bit weak on the elemental side, though that may have been me fumbling skills.
mrmickfran
Member
I'm glad I'm not the only one who notices.
Why the hell am I stuck with Media near endgame?
Why have Tetrakarn when she barely has any EP?
WHY WOULD YOU JUMP IN AND BLOCK AN ATTACK FOR AN ELEMENT THAT YOU'RE WEAK AGAINST AND FOR SOMEONE WHO WOULDN'T TAKE MUCH DAMAGE
popsicle_sundays
Member
Game is phenomenal so far, really giving me my Persona-esque fix while I impatiently wait for P5
ActStriker
Member
Why are you keeping Media on Mamori when she can use her microwave?
mrmickfran
Member
I never use her, but I just happened to notice she had media in like, late chapter 5.
Affeinvasion
Member
If i remember correctly it was 4.99 for all three. I didn't buy it though.
I'm heading very cautiously to Best Buy to try and get my copy that was blocked since it was on an old E3 pre-order with Futureshop and was on a old credit card.
I really hope the game is worth it, all the J-Pop turned me off at first but I managed to like P3/4 so I guess that if the RPG parts are legit good I could enjoy it.
I really hope the game is worth it, all the J-Pop turned me off at first but I managed to like P3/4 so I guess that if the RPG parts are legit good I could enjoy it.
finished this yesterday, 58 hours on Hard.
really enjoyed it, people compare it to Persona but I felt it was closer to Digital Devil Saga in structure etc. just a lot happier!
didn't like the jpop songs that much but the environmental & battle music was some of Atlus's finest
might be one of my fav ensemble casts in a jrpg, i liked every character especially Kiria & Eleonora, and it was a treat to hear Tharja giggling creepily again fufufu
really enjoyed it, people compare it to Persona but I felt it was closer to Digital Devil Saga in structure etc. just a lot happier!
didn't like the jpop songs that much but the environmental & battle music was some of Atlus's finest
might be one of my fav ensemble casts in a jrpg, i liked every character especially Kiria & Eleonora, and it was a treat to hear Tharja giggling creepily again fufufu
Oh man, that was one great game. Took me 88 hours on normal and I really enjoyed my stay.
If we ever get a sequel to this, I'd like to skip some of the Sessions animations. I mean, I found myself more than often browsing my phone while the battle went on.
Oh, and some PoR/RD Mirages would be awesome.
If we ever get a sequel to this, I'd like to skip some of the Sessions animations. I mean, I found myself more than often browsing my phone while the battle went on.
Oh, and some PoR/RD Mirages would be awesome.
Agreed about skippable sessions. That was probably my single biggest gripe with the game.
And while I dont think theres much hope for a sequel, Id really love to see one.
I personally enjoyed the 'Tokyo Mirage Sessions' side of the game enough for it to work without the #FE if Nintendo they weren't interested in being involved anymore. The mirages dont necessarily need to be Fire Emblem characters and could just be original creations. Or perhaps source characters from other Atlus games?
OR they could do a turn it into a franchise that collabs with other RPG series. Imagine Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FF with Cloud instead of Chrom
And while I dont think theres much hope for a sequel, Id really love to see one.
I personally enjoyed the 'Tokyo Mirage Sessions' side of the game enough for it to work without the #FE if Nintendo they weren't interested in being involved anymore. The mirages dont necessarily need to be Fire Emblem characters and could just be original creations. Or perhaps source characters from other Atlus games?
OR they could do a turn it into a franchise that collabs with other RPG series. Imagine Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FF with Cloud instead of Chrom
Well I finished Tokyo Mirage Sessions with the true end and all.
Great game, really enjoyed it. My biggest complaint is the non-skippable animations from enemies like the final boss and the sessions.
Final boss
Also side note: I fucking HATE that duo skills never seem to proc when you need them. >_<
Still all in all, loved the game. Really enjoyed it
Great game, really enjoyed it. My biggest complaint is the non-skippable animations from enemies like the final boss and the sessions.
Final boss
was tough, almost lost because he started spamming an attack (and would occasional session with himself using energy drain) and I had trouble keeping the healing up. I also hoped he wouldn't have a second form since his first form was tough enough. At least he didn't have any other enemies with him in his second form.
Also side note: I fucking HATE that duo skills never seem to proc when you need them. >_<
Still all in all, loved the game. Really enjoyed it
ActStriker
Member
No. You have to progress through the dungeon. You have to go behind one of those unbreakable walls that you can now break.
So I finished the game today... I really didn't like the final chapters and I was having a blast before...
The shadow dragon and the opera thing were very weak as a plot and the 'everybody loves itsuki' thing was kinda stupid. Also Itsuki as president of Fortuna? Srsly... he is like... 18. I don't know... things were cool before but everything about the ending left me bitter
Ulysses 31
Member
Well, after a few weeks of not playing, I startet it up again today. I was in the process of exploring the red barriers. I beat the "boss" in... I forgot all the names... the film studio (Daitama?). Went then to Daitou TV Station (I think... were this giant performa barrier is) and of course died after not having saved for an hour. I beat the boss again, created new weapons and will do that tomorrow. Fucking Savage enemies.
The game is still great though. I have ~40 hours now. How much longer is the game? I still have to visit the egg after this, I think.
The game is still great though. I have ~40 hours now. How much longer is the game? I still have to visit the egg after this, I think.
Ulysses 31
Member
Sölf;212609283 said:
Still an entire new Idolasphere with familiar bosses waiting for you afterwards
ActStriker
Member
Sölf;212609283 said:Well, after a few weeks of not playing, I startet it up again today. I was in the process of exploring the red barriers. I beat the "boss" in... I forgot all the names... the film studio (Daitama?). Went then to Daitou TV Station (I think... were this giant performa barrier is) and of course died after not having saved for an hour. I beat the boss again, created new weapons and will do that tomorrow. Fucking Savage enemies.
The game is still great though. I have ~40 hours now. How much longer is the game? I still have to visit the egg after this, I think.
2 more dungeons
Astral Dog
Member
about the accessories, what do you guys recommend?
the best defense? skill? one thing the character is best on, or weaker?
im still not sure how these things balance out or what are more important in battle
the best defense? skill? one thing the character is best on, or weaker?
im still not sure how these things balance out or what are more important in battle
ActStriker
Member
Usually the ones with the best armor. More often than not the character-specific ones are just fine.
Although for me I think I used an accessory that upped Kiria's speed for a while. By the end game I was using people's best character-specific accessories. Maybe more of a Str boost for Itsuki?
Astral Dog
Member
Itsuki is actually the easier one to figure out, his unique accessory boost almost everything. :3
some characters likeKiria and Tsubasa go down easily so im not sure if its worth to change for a few more Def points over their strong skills, even if it won't make much difference
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed is all you need.
toastyToast
Member
I think there are 5.
And_Gignac
Member
Was expecting a darker, coherent tone to the narrative, as strong as Persona's. I am on chapter 2, but I don't expect the anime clichés to stop. It feels effortless.
The battle system and mechanics are amazing though.
The battle system and mechanics are amazing though.