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Coxy said:
Well it really depends on your definition of "worth it"
If you're hoping for some traditional JRPG epic, its not gonna deliver that. It has menu based towns, a pretty good battle system, rather repetitive dungeons, a fairly likeable cast and funny script with a fairly nonsensical silly little console warz story.

I'd recommend getting the Atelier games over it if you havent played them and Symphonia HD to a lesser extent before you consider buying it. It's leagues better than something like Time & Eternity though
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Thank you. I love the Tales of series, and simply love the art direction of T&E.

My main question was, this isn't the first game of the series I realize, is it worth it to go back, or is this a good point to start the Neptunia series?
 
TheBatman said:
Thank you. I love the Tales of series, and simply love the art direction of T&E.

My main question was, this isn't the first game of the series I realize, is it worth it to go back, or is this a good point to start the Neptunia series?
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You can pretty much start with this, it takes place in an alternate timeline and has very little to do with the first two games
 
ohlawd said:
load times when the original didn't have any is unacceptable. But if people really wanna spend the money, I say let 'em. Hopefully, as a last resort.
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Yah. I realize it's cheap, just loving it as much as I do, I hope people can experience the best version. Although some CT is better than none I suppose.

Cute avatar btw <3

Coxy said:
You can pretty much start with this, it takes place in an alternate timeline and has very little to do with the first two games
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Thanks again!
 
I'd only get digital only games, so just Meruru and CC for me I think.

StI'll adoring on sales for physical copies of Ys to go on sale.
 
Hmm. I'll probably pick up a few Vita games in anticipation of actually owning one (waiting on vita-2000). I'll probably get Dangaronpa, Muramasa and persona 4 (haven't ever played it).
 
Definitely getting ToS, thinking of getting ZoE HD Collection.

I have it still shrinkwrapped on 360 (back then when it was the best version) maybe I should get it for PS3 with dat new patch. Should I?

EDIT: I still think it's fucked up that the 360 version wasn't patched btw
 
Buying for sure:
Tales of Symphonia Chronicles
Zone of the Enders HD
Rain

Maybe:
Soul Calibur V
Armored Core: Verdict Day
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Atelier Ayesha: Alchemist of Dusk


I played one of the AC PSP games and didn't like it very much (I didn't give it much time though). Is there still a chance that I'll like AC:VD? How does it compare to other AC games? I'm willing to give the series a try again because the Souls games are one of the best games I've played this generation.

I never played any game in the HSG series but I fucking love Pangya. Should I buy World Invitational? I don't usually play online in these types of games, does this game have a good single player mode?

I'd buy Atelier Ayesha but Amazon has it for $18 so I'd rather buy it there. Is Ayesha a good place to jump in the Atelier series? I've played Mana-Khemia on PSP and I liked it a lot (god-like music and synthesis mechanics). How does this game compare to it?
 
Ifrit said:
Definitely getting ToS, thinking of getting ZoE HD Collection.

I have it still shrinkwrapped on 360 (back then when it was the best version) maybe I should get it for PS3 with dat new patch. Should I?
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Yes, ZOE HD patch is awesome
 
I want Muramasa but considering that EU PS+ is getting it for free, it's only a matter of time we'll get it on PS+.

I wouldn't even play it for months anyway
 
OnFire331 said:
Buying for sure:
Tales of Symphonia Chronicles
Zone of the Enders HD
Rain

Maybe:
Soul Calibur V
Armored Core: Verdict Day
Atelier Ayesha: Alchemist of Dusk


I played one of the AC PSP games and didn't like it very much (I didn't give it much time though). Is there still a chance that I'll like AC:VD? How does it compare to other AC games? I'm willing to give the series a try again because the Souls games are one of the best games I've played this generation.

I never played any game in the HSG series but I fucking love Pangya. Should I buy World Invitational? I don't usually play online in these types of games, does this game have a good single player mode?

I'd buy Atelier Ayesha but Amazon has it for $18 so I'd rather buy it there. Is Ayesha a good place to jump in to the Atelier series? I've played Mana-Khemia on PSP and I liked it a lot (god-like music and synthesis mechanics). How does this game compare to it?
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Armored Core: The PSP isn't really built for AC games. The controls are a bit too complex for the PSP to handle without some serious compromises. So don't let that give you a negative impression of the AC series. Give VD a shot (I'm going to do the same once the sale starts, haven't played one since For Answer).

Hot Shots Golf: Hell yes the singleplayer is good. HSG games are FULL of content for SP. Plenty of courses/characters/unlockables, lots of game modes, etc. Definitely worth the five bucks.
 
Seraphis Cain said:
Armored Core: The PSP isn't really built for AC games. The controls are a bit too complex for the PSP to handle without some serious compromises. So don't let that give you a negative impression of the AC series. Give VD a shot (I'm going to do the same once the sale starts, haven't played one since For Answer).

Hot Shots Golf: Hell yes the singleplayer is good. HSG games are FULL of content for SP. Plenty of courses/characters/unlockables, lots of game modes, etc. Definitely worth the five bucks.
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yeah Armored Core really shouldn't be judged based on the PSP titles.

However playing on Vita makes the game much more playable.
 
plutoknight said:
This. One of the best games I've played in years.

I'm gonna need a bigger Vita memory card....Muramasa for 7.49 is super nice.

And damn..Tales of Symphonia is hard to resist for 10 bucks. I would rather have trhat physically too but.....

Hot Shots is the PS3 version, not the Vita one unfortunately :(
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Just to confirm about Hot Shots Golf, it's Cross-Buy and Cross-Play. So you get the vita and PS3 versions of the game.
 
Coxy said:
literally every VA in P4 has been in an Atelier game, with JYB voicing no fewer than a dozen different characters across the series :p
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Thanks for reminding me yet again why I prefer the option for dual-audio and JP voice tracks.

Reason #78:
I don't have to listen to JYB as literally everyone ever. Except Sora.
 
Re-bought Persona 4 Golden digitally at $29 a couple weeks ago, I'm not even mad. Seriously, this is one of the best games I've ever played. This sale price is such a steal.
 
Wowee, some great deals. I'll definitely grab Tales of Symphonia and Chrono Cross. How is Armored Core for newbies? Never played a game in the series before.

Only just got the MGS Legacy collection recently which is still unopened, could grab the Vita version for cross-save I guess.
 
Tales of Symphonia Chronicles for $10 is a damn steal. Was planning on buying it a few days ago and now I'm glad that I held off on it. I also plan on burning my hard earned money by purchasing Time and Eternity. I remember seeing footage of it a long time ago and would love to see the trainwreck it ended up being. Might rebuy Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross even though I have both on disc (and Trigger on DS).
 
How is Metal Gear Solid on the Vita? I want the HD collection for Snake Eater since I haven't really played it. I played the hell out of 2 so don't really care for it. Are the controls good? Is it enjoyable to play on the Vita? Or is it bad?
 
Question for those who have played Atelier Totori Plus. Should I use a guide for it? I've heard there are multiple ending to it and I don't really want to waste my time getting a bad one. Or is it like some super obvious choice that'll determine the ending and I should just go in blind?
 
Mufausa The 3rd said:
I believe that it does. I know for sure that it supports Cross-Buy and Cross-Play for sure.
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News to me.

I bought the Vita version at launch, and had to re-purchase the PS3 version. I'm not sure about cross-save either.

I don't have the games installed ATM. But I'll check in the morning.
 
Time to double dip and get MGS for PS3 and Vita. Looks like a Peace Walker/MGS3 replay is immanent.
 
anddo0 said:
News to me.

I bought the Vita version at launch, and had to re-purchase the PS3 version. I'm not sure about cross-save either.

I don't have the games installed ATM. But I'll check in the morning.
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I'd love confirmation of this. I'd totally pick up Hot Shots Golf if it was crossbuy.
 
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