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Tokyo Xanadu (Falcom) coming in 2015
- Thread starter Takao
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It is but I remember it not feeling optimal. Certainly playable though.
MaliciousH
Neo Member
It has been two years since I've played Xanadu Next but back then I did describe it as Souls-like. So it is nice to see that other people have the same impression. With that said, it for sure not for everyone. I personally recognized that it is a good game, I wouldn't call it great. At this point though, I wonder if it was the fan translation job or that I didn't truly understand the game mechanics (I don't recall ever doing a whole room lightning attack. That's badass).
Regardless, I welcome a new Xanadu title!
Regardless, I welcome a new Xanadu title!
Yep. And unlike JoeFenix, I thought it worked very well -- the only issue is, you really can't do EVERYTHING with the controller, so when you need to do inventory management, it's usually more convenient to set the controller down and switch over to the mouse for a bit.
For regular gameplay, though, it's totally fine.
You probably just never learned that skill or spell. Xanadu Next has a crazy number of skills and magic spells -- the former of which you learn from new weapons, and the latter of which you buy from the store in town.
-Tom
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Can someone explain the battle system in Next....its a arpg but can you perform different melee attacks, dodge etc
sublimit
Banned
Awesome thanks!
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Get this: Kure Eiji's the mind behind a line of ゴチャキャラ (gets translated as Gocha-kyara, or multiple/mixed-up characters) real-time strategy games expanding on the old ASCII/Koji Sumii game Bokosuka Wars. Around the time Herzog Zwei was becoming a cult hit for Mega Drive players, Japanese computer gamers playing Silver Ghost and then First Queen had access to an interesting mix of tactics (battles, exploration), logistics (army management, buying items), and strategy (moving armies on top of a board game-like world map grid, keeping multiple enemy armies from taking over points on the map). Here's some videos of the Windows version of First Queen IV, and the first Gocha-kyara game Silver Ghost also; FQIV's PS port got released (untranslated) by GungHo recently. You can see just how large-scale, hectic, yet manageable these battles are (players can manage entire forces via the leader or switch between individual units to manage them one at a time). On top of a battle system that provides both macro and micro, you have high-fantasy war plot-lines, catchy music from Masaaki Sasaki, and spinoffs like Dark Seraphim (KE's whack at a CRPG-styled gocha-kyara game) and Duel Succession (admittedly one of his most overlooked, a rare Western-style RTS from within Japan).
Kure Soft's website and contact info
Vector.jp / Rakuten digital download store
The First Queen Windows ports/remakes, as well as First Queen: The New World (his last big RTS) are ideal for sale on GOG or Steam, as there isn't too much text needing translation and, given the low prices on these stores, KE would likely want to price them low so more people could give it a shot and drive word of mouth. As for the legacy games (aka Duel Succession, Early Kingdom, Silver Ghost, Duel), they'd be out of consideration unless GOG wants older Japanese PC games, lol.
Very straightforward. You can perform a melee attack chain, or use your equipped skill or magic. I don't recall there being much more to it than that, but there really didn't have to be -- the skills and magic are incredibly diverse, and learning enemy AI patterns in order to pick the best approach, avoid getting surrounded, etc. is surprisingly strategic.
The game is centered less on combat, though, and more on puzzle-solving and exploration.
Again, very Zelda, but dark.
-Tom
It's like Diablo. You click on an enemy to attack. The only way to "dodge" is to click somewhere else on screen. Combat is really simple. It's the spells that mix things up.
It's the extremely well thought out, polished, clever mechanics and puzzly world that make this game. Think Zelda mixed with Metroid, mixed with Oath in Felghana mixed with Diablo (as others have said)
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
I'd love for someone to recover and preserve the original Xanadu plasticine models and scenery, mainly because they could be recast and then modified so they could be posed for a stop-motion ad.
Stereogatari
Banned
Never played a Falcom game.
As a person with a username such as mine I suspect I'd be heavily interested in such a game.
Japanese game development revived?
As a person with a username such as mine I suspect I'd be heavily interested in such a game.
Japanese game development revived?
Nightengale
Member
Falcom never died. They have only gotten stronger.
It's the rest of the industry that's shaming itself.
Bassmastergeneral
Member
Oh nice, Xanadu next is easily one of my top games of all time, so this has a tough act to follow. I'm a little nervous about platform but can't wait for more news.
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Banned
Nice. Xanadu Next is one of my favorite ARPGs from Falcom so I'm totally hyped. Also good to see that it's a 2015 title together with Ys 8, so the next Kiseki is probably still 2016. I'd rather not wait 3 years for the next game.
Kresnik258
Member
Sacre bleu.
Well then. Interested to see platforms for this, but PC/PS4/Vita seems likely, judging by recent Falcom. And that's fine with me!
Never tried this series before, but between the Ys and LoH games I've played, Falcom can have all my money.
Well then. Interested to see platforms for this, but PC/PS4/Vita seems likely, judging by recent Falcom. And that's fine with me!
Never tried this series before, but between the Ys and LoH games I've played, Falcom can have all my money.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Falcom hasn't developed a PC game in years, I really doubt it will have a PC version. As long as it isn't mobile I'm good, but I guess PS4 would be preferable.
Unlike Tom I'm definitely concerned about it being mobile. Falcom hasn't dipped their toes in the water yet but it seems inevitable, that's where the industry there is headed. They already stuck with PC long after it was viable and were forced to move to consoles, I doubt they'll wait around again since they seem to be getting more popular.
THis series seems like a big deal on PC; you think they're making the exception here for this title?
Also, with the title and poster, I figure the city itself would be the dungeon. =/
SpaceDrake
Member
Love love love that key art. Echoing the Eva vibes. My hype for this game is already maximum. Bring on your end of the world, Falcom, my body is ready.
Also:
This is very accurate; with Brandish coming out soon, Origin having hit Steam a while back, and Xanadu Next having technically gotten that N-Gage port, the only non-Trails-related Falcom titles made since 2003 to have not gotten exported in some fashion at this point are RINNE, Vantage Master Portable, and Zwei II. The PSP version of Zwei!!, also, I guess, though technically that's a port of a 2001 title. It hasn't all been by XSEED, but that's an even bigger point in Xanadu's favor, if anything; it's quite possible multiple localizers will approach Falcom about it.
The vast majority of Falcom's non-Trails titles have gone overseas at this point. If anything, now it would be surprising if the game doesn't get exported, unless it inexplicably somehow ends up being a total disaster (hint: this is unlikely).
Also:
This is very accurate; with Brandish coming out soon, Origin having hit Steam a while back, and Xanadu Next having technically gotten that N-Gage port, the only non-Trails-related Falcom titles made since 2003 to have not gotten exported in some fashion at this point are RINNE, Vantage Master Portable, and Zwei II. The PSP version of Zwei!!, also, I guess, though technically that's a port of a 2001 title. It hasn't all been by XSEED, but that's an even bigger point in Xanadu's favor, if anything; it's quite possible multiple localizers will approach Falcom about it.
The vast majority of Falcom's non-Trails titles have gone overseas at this point. If anything, now it would be surprising if the game doesn't get exported, unless it inexplicably somehow ends up being a total disaster (hint: this is unlikely).
Xenoflare
Member
If this is indeed a Xanadu next in modern setting on the Vita, I'd get it day 1.
I loved Xanadu Next, I picked it up in 2007/08 while I was in my Trails craze back then. I still remember the intro music.
In fact the only games I played from 2006-08 were pretty much Falcom games only.
I painfully remember that in Xanadu Next there is an enemy that actually can level you down, you read that right, it's attack can decrease your level, since the equipment in this game has a level requirement, I remember getting almost naked by the end of that fight.
I loved Xanadu Next, I picked it up in 2007/08 while I was in my Trails craze back then. I still remember the intro music.
In fact the only games I played from 2006-08 were pretty much Falcom games only.
I painfully remember that in Xanadu Next there is an enemy that actually can level you down, you read that right, it's attack can decrease your level, since the equipment in this game has a level requirement, I remember getting almost naked by the end of that fight.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Stone Ocean
Member
I hope this is the PS4/Vita game
PixyJunket
Member
Xanadu Next. Steam. Now.
Get it up there to build hype for the new game.
There won't be a better time to strike on this one.
zero shift
Banned
I find it unfortunate that Falcom switched to handhelds far too late and by the time they pulled out a full switch handhelds have started declining while in the West PC gaming (for Japanese games) are rapidly rising.
Pound_lb003
Member
Love that art, but I have knowledge of the series, just done a little bit or reserach and would almost like to play Xanadu Next.
At least stylistically, this looks like an absolute departure. And it looks stunning.
At least stylistically, this looks like an absolute departure. And it looks stunning.
threelights
Member
So now that Tom has come here to confirm that they will be translating the game, when do you guys expect a release?
=P, jk, but I guess I'll have to track down a copy of Xanadu Next now. That game got translated into English right?
=P, jk, but I guess I'll have to track down a copy of Xanadu Next now. That game got translated into English right?
Oh my god, how did I miss this? I bought and finished Xanadu Next like 2 months ago and it's easily my FAVORITE Falcom game ever. Felt like a wonderful hybrid of Ys' boss fights and storytelling, Diablo's combat and addictive skill/gear collection and Vagrant Story's atmosphere and puzzles. As long as this isn't some gunky mobage this is the best news I've heard in a week filled with good news!
Yes, but I'd recommend sticking with the mouse. Pad makes the game a bit too easy.
Yes, but I'd recommend sticking with the mouse. Pad makes the game a bit too easy.
distantmantra
Member
I loved Faxanadu as a kid. Great game.
I'd be less convinced about PS4, but I see Vita/PS4 being a more likely option than it being exclusive to either.
Augemitbutter
Member
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
Xanadu Next is the best thing ever. Falcom+Xseed better deliver.
Xanadu Next is the best thing ever. Falcom+Xseed better deliver.
I've already absorbed Falcom's essence into my bloodstream, I live or die by Falcom. I've joked about getting Falcom-related tattoos but it's only a matter of time before that's totally not a joke.
falcom4lyfe
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
You didn't choose the Falcom life, the Falcom life chose you.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
The Falcom always finds its prey!
I still think Monarch Monarch needs a localization, since its modular game progression would appeal to PC gamers over here.
I still think Monarch Monarch needs a localization, since its modular game progression would appeal to PC gamers over here.
PlayStation, yes.
So more chance to be on consoles (or handhelds) and less chance to be a mobile game, right?