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[Aeana]

Old joke.

And if Fimb did not also frequent this board, I would have no problem proclaiming myself as the man's biggest fan on Neogaf.

Well, now that Dragona isn't around anyway. But you'll still have to fight duckroll for it.

 

[Swifty]

Political Backstabbing of Layton and Pedophillia between Layton and that kid (Lucas) when Lucas learns he has a sister, confirmed?

You made me laugh. Thank you.

 

[Codeblue]

I had no idea Level-5 is viewed so negatively.

I always thought they were a first rate developer and really enjoyed their output. To each his own I guess. I'm pretty excited about this development.

 

[Kalnos]

I can't think of any game he has been a part of that I dislike, so I'm definitely interested regardless of the company.

 

[HK-47]

wat

 

[Lesiroth]

A shame, and just after Tactics Ogre proved a success in Japan, I was hoping it would lead to him working on new games in the series. Oh well, still slightly interested in whatever he's working at.
Jeanne d'Arc 2 led by Matsuno for the Vita? :O

 

[jvalioli]

Compact games. Why hire him for that?

 

[Ra1den]

I also am wondering what the hell a compact speedy game is. Matsuno is not somebody that should be working on them, from the sounds of it. I hope this shit is false.

 

[Nemo]

You know, there is a 98% chance that he's developing a handheld game not a mobile game, shocker I know.

Could be, but I'd assume "compact speedy games" would be in the same vein as mobile games.

 

[Barakov]

This is out of left field. Very interesting if true.

 

[near]

Level-5 is about to become the greatest RPG maker of all time. /dies

 

[Izayoi]

now if only Level 5 would make Dark Cloud 3 I'd die happy

Don't get your hopes up. ;_;

 

[SabinFigaro]

!!!

 

[madara]

I had no idea Level-5 is viewed so negatively.

I always thought they were a first rate developer and really enjoyed their output. To each his own I guess. I'm pretty excited about this development.

Aye I love their games too, not just the visuals. After all the flack Rogue Galaxy got here I was shocked just how much I enjoyed it.

 

[Blast Processing]

So they're changing the name to Level 6, I take it?

 

[Lard]

I had no idea Level-5 is viewed so negatively.

They aren't. It's just COD fans in here being noisy because it's a Japanese developer.

 

[Busaiku]

Professor Layton in Ivalice.

 

[Vamphuntr]

I'm not fan of Matsuno's stories but I sure enjoy the games he made. There goes the chances of having a new Tactics Ogre.

Maybe he can make something good at Level 5? Right? Right?

 

[GSR]

This is pretty good news - Level-5, while a great company, seems to be churning out so many games that I'm astounded they can pull it off. They could use another big name to help direct things.

 

[SykoTech]

Level 5 and compact, speedy games? Punch in the gut and kick in the face.

 

[Enker]

If it's true, wonderful news that Matsuno is back.

I can't see how he doesn't provide creative feedback on L5's other games, even if he isn't "directly involved" in them.

 

[Rahxephon91]

Well Level 5 kind of sucks. Hopefully ,if this is true, they allow him to make the kind of stuff he wants.

But lets be honest, they will just cancel it anyway or never finish it.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

Maybe now a good RPG out of Level 5 won't be so rare anymore. Assuming he'll work on one.

 

[Nemo]

Level 5 and compact, speedy games? Punch in the gut and kick in the face.

You could argue that Layton games are exactly that

 

[MoogPaul]

I am officially PUMPED. The main problem I always had with Level 5 RPGs were scenario and over-all plot. This should fix that. I need more back room underhanded political dealings damnit!

 

[Phoenix_Apollo]

Wasn't Hino involved with the Saturn Ogre ports back when he was at RiverhillSoft? Full circle.

Does this FINALLY mean I can get a proper sequel to OverBlood?


YESSSSSSSS

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Wait, didn't Level 5 make Layton, DQ 8/9, and Inazuma Eleven?

Why are they hated on? White Knight Story or whatever that game was?

 

[Ra1den]

They aren't. It's just COD fans in here being noisy because it's a Japanese developer.

Nope, more like Matsuno fans that feel he doesn't belong at an underwhelming company like Level-5. To be fair I haven't played every single one of their games, but the ones I have played have had remarkably repetitive gameplay and storylines and characters that were not even remotely engaging.

 

[Aeana]

Wait, didn't Level 5 make Layton, DQ 8/9, and Inazuma Eleven?

Why are they hated on? White Knight Story or whatever that game was?

For Dragon Quest 8 and 9, the stuff that Level-5 is weak at (story, music, general game design) was handled by other people.

 

[CharlesSurge]

Sorry if old. In a tweet to someone today, there is the phrase

...because I have already left the Square Enix.

Full context: http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85842927397515264
and
http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85843670997286912

 

[Trojita]

Sorry if old. In a tweet to someone today, there is the phrase

Full context: http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85842927397515264
and
http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85843670997286912

:O

 

[Aeana]

Sorry if old. In a tweet to someone today, there is the phrase

Full context: http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85842927397515264
and
http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85843670997286912

I don't understand? Matsuno hasn't been at Square Enix since 2005.

 

[Nakazato]

Sorry if old. In a tweet to someone today, there is the phrase

Full context: http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85842927397515264
and
http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85843670997286912

SMH SE..

Noamra to sony would be interesting imo

 

[Vamphuntr]

Sorry if old. In a tweet to someone today, there is the phrase

Full context: http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85842927397515264
and
http://twitter.com/#!/YasumiMatsuno/status/85843670997286912

Wasn't he a freelancer for SE anyway while he made Tactics Ogre?

 

[Anticitizen One]

should have joined FACTOR 5 instead

 

[Rahxephon91]

Probably means

"I did not participate in project "Fortress" because I had already left Square Enix. (cont)"

 

[Ra1den]

What's this bullshit about making games that his fan's nieces and nephews can enjoy? And Hino supposedly requested that he join the company, just so he could waste his talent making shit for pre-schoolers? Hino....!

 

[Lard]

Nope, more like Matsuno fans that feel he doesn't belong at an underwhelming company like Level-5. To be fair I haven't played every single one of their games, but the ones I have played have had remarkably repetitive gameplay and storylines and characters that were not even remotely engaging.

Neither was FF12.

 

[ULTROS!]

Speaking of Level-5, how were the final impressions of Ninokuni?

That game looks like it has a lot of potential.

 

[Ra1den]

Neither was FF12.

FF12 had the best and most engaging gameplay of any Final Fantasy game, and the plot was good. The only weakness with FF12 was lack of character development( in a plot-sense, particularly when compared to prior FFs, but against RPGs in general they fare better)...but the characters themselves were likeable and well designed, both visually and conceptually.

I can't think of anything good to say about Level 5's RPGs other than some nice art design in certain places...and Nishiura is a very talented composer. Well and they do a good job of making their games look really fun, only to play them and find out the opposite. But I still haven't played Jeanne D'arc, which I plan on picking up sometime...so maybe I will become a fan eventually.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Phew, this should keep him away from Final Fantasy. Too bad for Level 5 though. Though it wouldn't bother me too much as long as he doesn't touch DQ or Dark Cloud if L5 decided to stop being butts and make 3 already.

 

[Simousse]

Come on Matsuno, give me my Tactical Final Fantasy XV in Ivalice...

 

[Lard]

FF12 had the best and most engaging gameplay of any Final Fantasy game, and the plot was good.

Neither of those things is true.

 

[Retro_]

I like Vagrant Story

I don't like Level 5

ambivalence

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Dump White Knight Chronicles and get back to Dark Cloud 3 assholes.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

FF12 had the best and most engaging gameplay of any Final Fantasy game, and the plot was good.

Yeah, I like XII but not even fucking close.

Even less so if you count the spinoffs.

It's also the weakest Ivalice story both due to not being finished and not even being entirely written by him.

 

[Chatin]

So much hate, here, for one of the best studios in recent years. Matsuno is lucky to get the opportunity.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

It's also the weakest Matsuno story both due to not being finished and not even being entirely written by him.

So you finally admit the superiority of Madworld?

 

[Fimbulvetr]

So you finally admit the superiority of Madworld?

I edited it, so nya.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

;D