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[Dragoon En Regalia]

I like this new world where Japanese companies are acknowledging the PC. As a console kid turned PC gamer it warms my heart.

FWIW the developers of Tale of Phantasia were doing PC games at Telenet before they made the jump. It's not that PC gaming's unfamiliar to them in some form, it's that major development stopped during the Windows 95 era and so there's a lot of catch-up being played.

Anyway, we knew this was coming, but good and cool to see it confirmed. I hope Namco's delegating the port job to someone who can do it justice.

 

[Weiss]

It's a matter of opinion.

Spoiler

I see that as platonic bromance, not some kind of romantic relationship even if Mikleo fits the role more than any other character as I said previously.

And you would be incorrect in that, since it's a fact.

 

[tiebreaker]

Is there a good reason for the PS4 version when I own a decent PC? Unless it's a terrible port, of course. I get paranoid when decisions are too easy.

Good news anyhow.

For me it's PS4 for physical, and PC for digital. It depends entirely on your ecosystem's preference.

I rarely buy digital on consoles because by time the generation moves, I know I won't keep my current consoles and won't be able to play all my digital titles anymore.

 

[Nanashrew]

After Symphonia HD I worry about the port. But PC version feels like the best way to go because with any problems the modding community could have it sorted out before the official patch. Also 60fps everything and possibly alt costume mods is neat too.

 

[Persona7]

After Symphonia HD I worry about the port. But PC version feels like the best way to go because with any problems the modding community could have it sorted out before the official patch. Also 60fps everything and possibly alt costume mods is neat too.

What was wrong with Symphonia HD outside of not being 60FPS because they had to use the PS2 version where everything was locked to 30?

 

[Fisico]

And you would be incorrect in that, since it's a fact.

Ah, everything makes sense now, I understand, lol

 

[Peff]

What was wrong with Symphonia HD outside of not being 60FPS because they had to use the PS2 version where everything was locked to 30?

The IQ is rather poor and they seemingly didn't touch any assets at all, which were never particularly detailed for obvious reasons. Neither issue should be a problem here, even if they didn't get QLOC.

 

[Pyros_Eien]

I'll wait for the PC version to come out and the inevitable Durante's review to decide which version I get, but definitely getting one of them. Preferably PC but if it's horrible I'll get the PS4 version instead, no big deal. Glad they're porting it at all, while it wasn't really an issue, who knows with ports. Oh and especially happy that they announced an EU date at all too, I hate when they announce US dates and then we have to wait 6months later for EU release(or dates). Especially the 3DS games, ugh.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

If the screenshots are anything to go by, they've already put more effort into Zestiria PC than they did for Symphonia HD (not like that's saying much).

 

[K.Sabot]

Contemplating PC just for support of the platform, but I assume PS4 will run this PS3 game admirably enough that I won't have to worry about buying the PC version 4 days later anyways.

 

[Wagram]

Probably will pick up the PS4 version. I'm not picking this up at full price though. I still have sealed copies of Xillia 1, 2, and Hearts R.

 

[inner-G]

Contemplating PC just for support of the platform, but I assume PS4 will run this PS3 game admirably enough that I won't have to worry about buying the PC version 4 days later anyways.

Plus trophies, yo

 

[Wingus]

Pleased to see PC getting the Tales love. It'll be PS4 day one for me.

 

[Nanashrew]

What was wrong with Symphonia HD outside of not being 60FPS because they had to use the PS2 version where everything was locked to 30?

Textures largely left untouched.
Audio issues and soundclip issues.
bunch of random text errors like Colette gaining the Dog Lover title when Lloyd received a new title.
Some artes not matching what the characters yell in battle.
They didn't improve upon the frame rate (like stutter) of the PS2 version despite the power of the PS3.

There's many more. It was a very unacceptable HD port. Zestiria shouldn't have as many problems I hope, but if there are any, PC version could easily be sorted out and quicker.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

PlayStation Blog seems to be using Zestiria's PC screenshots for the PS4 announcement, so hopefully the PS4 version is close to the PC version.

 

[Heyt]

PlayStation Blog seems to be using Zestiria's PC screenshots for the PS4 announcement, so hopefully the PS4 version is close to the PC version.

Has it been confirmed the screenshots are from PC and not the PS4 build?

 

[isamu]

Bold step from Namco and I for one, am excited and glad to see them support PC with the Tales series.

Now, do us all a favor Namco....give us a new Riiiiiiiiiiidge Racer!

 

[koutoru]

If enough people buy the PC version, they might consider porting Berseria for PC as well.

 

[Valnen]

If enough people buy the PC version, they might consider porting Berseria for PC as well.

I hope fans buy the hell out of the Steam version, then. The more good platforms a game is on, the better.

 

[Weiss]

Ah, everything makes sense now, I understand, lol

Between several blatantly romantic scenes in game and through skits, and word of god describing the two in romantic terms, it's pretty obvious.

The only reason you're doubting it is because it's about two guys.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

Has it been confirmed the screenshots are from PC and not the PS4 build?

I'm not sure if Namco has said it, themselves, but the screenshot on PS Blog has the text "Screenshots-PC-wip" in the image info and Abyssal Chronicles claims that the screenshots are from the PC version.

 

[RPGCrazied]

So, I'm guessing no CE/LE this time?

 

[kiunchbb]

Oh man, if PC version sells well, that would mean more and more namco RPG going to PC.

 

[DangerMouse]

Finally! Good work Namco, my PS4 is ready.

 

[Heyt]

I'm not sure if Namco has said it, themselves, but the screenshot on PS Blog has the text "Screenshots-PC-wip" in the image info and Abyssal Chronicles claims that the screenshots are from the PC version.

Thanks! I hope the PS4 looks at least as good and runs at stable 60fps!

 

[speedpop]

Nice. Was going to grab it on PS3 to round off the Tales collection but I'd be stupid not to nab it for PC instead. Pleasantly surprised to see it being released only 4 days after the console releases.

 

[Tohsaka]

So, I'm guessing no CE/LE this time?

One of the leaked marketing images from a Spanish retailer showed a CE.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

Thanks! I hope the PS4 looks at least as good and runs at stable 60fps!

After Symphonia HD, I think I'll just assume the PS4 version is 30fps until proven otherwise.

 

[Heyt]

One of the leaked marketing images from a Spanish retailer showed a CE.

It's using japanese imagery from that contry's CE. I'm spanish, I've seen that retailer do that some other time (latest 3DS Dragon Ball game is an example). Also the game cover does is the japanese one as well.

I'd gess the CE being a thing and the price are legit, but not what comes with it.

After Symphonia HD, I think I'll just assume the PS4 version is 30fps until proven otherwise.

That's why I hope! But hopefully they do put some effort on to this. I think they are trying to follow's Xenoverse's model and that ran better on PS4/XBO, didn't it?

 

[Aexact]

According to the latest results of my poll, it's an even split of people buying for PS4 and PC (RIP PS3) so it looks like everyone definitely has their own reason to choose one or the other. So I say don't worry about what other people choose and make your own choice.

Link to the poll for those who may have missed it.

http://strawpoll.me/4610969/r

Yeesh, that's dire. Guess I get why they're not releasing PS3 versions in the west for some games.

Guess I should pick up a PS4 someday.
Not today though.

 

[R_thanatos]

Is this the first PC Tales game?

Not pointing this at anyone here but the number of times PC gaming has been declared dead, now we're seeing games on PC that never would have come out in the past. I love it.

It's not .

Tales of eternia Online , exist and it was a true tales of game , despite being an Mmo.

Is the game that terrible ?

It's not .. it's actually quite enjoyable given that you don't have misplaced expectations about it. Not everything in the game is perfect as there are clear design problem , IMO , but nothing that make it unenjoyable or broken.

 

[Zelenogorsk]

Getting this on PS4

 

[Seven Force]

It's about time. It also looks like a few screenshots were released. EDIT: Looks like they're for the PC version.

Hopefully the PS4 version doesn't look too far off. The muted color palette in the original version and the Xillia games really bugged me.

 

[MilkBeard]

So glad it's coming to PS4. Hopefully the port is 1080p/30. I don't see why they couldn't at least hit that.

 

[Corpekata]

So glad it's coming to PS4. Hopefully the port is 1080p/30. I don't see why they couldn't at least hit that.

Sheesh what were you expecting in a worst case scenario, 720p?

1080/30 is the bare minimum something like this should be hitting.

 

[Ultranist]

day 1 on PC
dat 60fps experience

 

[Peff]

Hopefully the PS4 version doesn't look too far off. The muted color palette in the original version and the Xillia games really bugged me.

It's that shitty anti-epilepsy filter. Which is great for people who suffer from it, mind you, but a toggle would be nice. Luckily it should be easy to mod it out of the PC version at least.

 

[MilkBeard]

Sheesh what were you expecting in a worst case scenario, 720p?

1080/30 is the bare minimum something like this should be hitting.

You never know with Tales/BandaiNamco. I was thinking more that they wouldn't bother with keeping the framerate solid, which would be disappointing.

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

He's mistaken.

Spoiler

There's never explicit confirmation in the same way that most of the Tales romances don't have it, but Sorey and Mikleo are blatantly meant to be romantic. You'd have to be deliberately denying it not to see it.

And now my hopes are back up! Ultimately I guess I'll have to judge for myself, but from everything I've heard it seems like it's true. I'm excited.

 

[jackal27]

Oooo neat! That's already more JRPGs on my PS4 than I played on my Xbox 360! Purchase justified!

 

[Datschge]

Yeah, it's nuts we even doubt they can reach 60 fps in PC/PS4. Speaks volumes of the technical prowess of Tales studio...

I wonder who's developing the PS4 and PC versions. If Tales Studio is doing it, I don't see why there wouldn't be a Japanese release. The fact that they've been so quiet about it, and the announcement trailer only showing PS3 footage... is a bit odd.

Guys, Tales Studio is dead for 4 years now.

Is this a new precedent for the future of Tales? All on PS4/PC? Damn.

And PS3 as Japan won't change to PS4 in foreseeable time.

I tried to do some digging to see which branch of Namco is behind these ports, and from what I can tell it looks like Namco Bandai EU is leading the charge.

European Bandai Namco is essentially leading Western Tales marketing since Graces.

FWIW the developers of Tale of Phantasia were doing PC games at Telenet before they made the jump. It's not that PC gaming's unfamiliar to them in some form, it's that major development stopped during the Windows 95 era and so there's a lot of catch-up being played.

At this point nobody from that time is left.

 

[Alfebit]

Yessss! Finally official. Will definitely pick up on PS4 and maybe PC later on when I have a decent PC and it's like $5.

 

[Grief.exe]

Valkyria Chronices, Tales, and Persona 5 have those artstyles that just yearn for 4K.

 

[detectiveconan1]

PS4 day 1 buy for me! Hopefully, I can finish Xillia 2 by then lol.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

PS4/PC versions look pretty decent.

The models and texture work in Zestiria aren't too bad to me, but the PS3 version did a pretty poor job of properly displaying the real quality (Bebpo had a good example of this). I don't really expect a ton of technical improvements, but hopefully the PS4/PC versions do better at bringing that work out.

 

[TheAggroCraig]

Will definitely pick this up for PS4, hopefully I can finish Xillia 2 by then... I just don't like it though....

 

[Mendax]

Will definitely pick this up for PS4, hopefully I can finish Xillia 2 by then... I just don't like it though....

why not? it has the smoothest combat and the most moving story in the series

 

[Mifec]

why not? it has the smoothest combat and the most moving story in the series

Kinda hard to care for any of the new chars especially since Ludger doesn't talk. The loli being his "voice" doesn't really do it for me.

 

[TriangleMasher]

Kinda hard to care for any of the new chars especially since Ludger doesn't talk. The loli being his "voice" doesn't really do it for me.

He does talk (at least his dialogue lines). You just need to beat the game once for him to start doing so :^)

 

[klee123]

About time they announced it. Here's hoping they've got a PS4 ce planned.