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[Tizoc]

http://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=34290&Title=Stranger+of+Sword+City

Looks like I'll get it for PC instead in my case ^^;
Mock and Lock if old.

 

[Corpekata]

This was in the Helpdesk leak so not too surprising. Dig the art, probably snag eventually.

 

[MUnited83]

Nice to get more confirmation. Was on the helpdesk leak

 

[Mifec]

Another one from the Steam leak.

Very good.

 

[KainXVIII]

Is that fancy dungeon crawler?

 

[Se7enSword]

Finally an official confirmation!

I guess i'll grab it for PC.

 

[ramoisdead]

Welp, guess I'm not getting the Vita version after all.

 

[ShogunDarius]

i'm getting it for Vita, the idea of playing J RPGs on PC just feels weird to me

 

[GarciaHotspur]

Cool on Vita it will be incredible

 

[Mozendo]

Hopefully I can afford the Vita LE with it's insane shipping pricing and sell the game to buy the PC version

 

[prudislav]

i'm getting it for Vita, the idea of playing J RPGs on PC just feels weird to me

well its jRPG dungeon crawles :-D
and Dungeon Crawlers has long history on PC

 

[Chairmanchuck]

i'm getting it for Vita, the idea of playing J RPGs on PC just feels weird to me

Why is that? Whats the difference of playing lets say Tales of on PS4 or PC besides one offers better graphics?

 

[Durante]

I'm looking forward to giving an Experience Inc. game a try.

Why is that? Whats the difference of playing lets say Tales of on PS4 or PC besides one offers better graphics?

Spoiler

There's also a difference of 30 FPS

 

[vocab]

i'm getting it for Vita, the idea of playing J RPGs on PC just feels weird to me

?? it's a first person dungeon crawler. Born on the PC.

 

[YianGaruga]

As far as I know Steam doesn't require ESRB ratings, so why do companies keep leaking their games like this?

Anyway, will get on Vita and double dip for PC on sale. Physical copy + suspend/resume wins for me.

 

[Mifec]

i'm getting it for Vita, the idea of playing J RPGs on PC just feels weird to me

I get this meme.

 

[PantsuJo]

The PC version will allow to change the art style like Vita ver. ... Right?

 

[YianGaruga]

Why is that? Whats the difference of playing lets say Tales of on PS4 or PC besides one offers better graphics?

?? it's a first person dungeon crawler. Born on the PC.

Some people just prefer to play on consoles, please don't start this :/
You can enjoy the game on PC without converting others

The PC version will allow to change the art style like Vita ver. ... Right?

Hard to say. The existing JP PC versions do not afaik.

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Some people just prefer to play on consoles, please don't start this :/
You can enjoy the game on PC without converting others

I dont want to convert anyone, but this seems like a "non-argument".

But it seems its a meme according to Mifec.

 

[SliceSabre]

Getting on Vita since I hate playing games like this on PC.

 

[Mozendo]

The PC version will allow to change the art style like Vita ver. ... Right?

Pretty sure it's safe to assume it will since out of both Vita versions only the Western one has that feature, and the art style was suggested by NISA.

 

[Durante]

What is this about changing the art style?

 

[Augemitbutter]

Vita LE for me. the LE looks amazing.

 

[fantomena]

Spoiler

There's also a difference of 30 FPS

Not everyone cares about FPS though.

 

[YianGaruga]

What is this about changing the art style?

The Vita and Xbox one versions at least will let you switch between two styles

Original

and anime

 

[MUnited83]

Not everyone cares about FPS though.

So? The initial statement is still nonsensical.

The Vita and Xbox one versions at least will let you switch between two styles

Original

and anime

original ftw

 

[EdibleKnife]

The Vita and Xbox one versions at least will let you switch between two styles

Original

and anime

Thankfully, the JP PC version is the Original I'm assuming

 

[YianGaruga]

Thankfully, the JP PC version is the Original I'm assuming

Yes it should at least include original. The new art style option is what's not known at this point.

So? The initial statement is still nonsensical.

The statement is "I prefer x". Let's not blow it out of proportion.

 

[PantsuJo]

The Vita and Xbox one versions at least will let you switch between two styles

Original

and anime

I prefer the original style and I think I will buy it on PC only if it's possible to switch.

 

[Lux R7]

i want the original version on PC so much.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

What is this about changing the art style?

It's just for the Xbox One version, I believe, so you have nothing to worry about. Anime style is optional anyway, even if it is included.

 

[Mifec]

I prefer the original style and I think I will buy it on PC only if it's possible to switch.

Yo I keep asking and the weebs I know won't answer, what's the deal in putting gloss on knees, shoulders and breasts like in the second pic?

 

[Tizoc]

I do believe you can switch to the original art in the PC ver. and even if you can't we can always mod that in.

Yo I keep asking and the weebs I know won't answer, what's the deal in putting gloss on knees, shoulders and breasts like in the second pic?

I'd like to know this too.

 

[YianGaruga]

Yo I keep asking and the weebs I know won't answer, what's the deal in putting gloss on knees, shoulders and breasts like in the second pic?

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PerpetuallyShinyBodies

In a lot of comic books, characters that are supposed to have particularly "tight" bodies will be depicted as having a constant high-gloss on their exposed skin, even when they're supposed to be completely dry. This could be to emphasize their smooth skin, or to draw more attention to a woman's bosom or legs. If done well, it will give the impression of youthful elasticity and sturdiness. If overdone, it might lead to characters looking more like inflatable dolls, which might or might not be the desired effect.

10 seconds in google

 

[cheesekao]

So? The initial statement is still nonsensical.

No more nonsensical than preferring to drive an old ass car over a new one that's objectively better in every way. You lot are far too defensive when it comes to that very sentence. It's just a personal fucking preference, not a slight against PC gaming.

 

[Palette Swap]

The Vita and Xbox one versions at least will let you switch between two styles

Original

and anime

I know Vita games need to pander to a particular audience to exist in Japan, but damn. If anything, we need more games with the kind of art from the original.

 

[Mifec]

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PerpetuallyShinyBodies



10 seconds in google

This is dumb, people are dumb.


It doesn't even make their bodies look tight or young.

 

[YianGaruga]

I know Vita games need to pander to a particular audience to exist in Japan, but damn. If anything, we need more games with the kind of art from the original.

The "anime" artstyle was intentionally made for the west and for the Xbox One. The original artstyle was used in all releases in Japan before that

I'm not joking

 

[MUnited83]

Yes it should at least include original. The new art style option is what's not known at this point.


The statement is "I prefer x". Let's not blow it out of proportion.

No more nonsensical than preferring to drive an old ass car over a new one that's objectively better in every way. You lot are far too defensive when it comes to that very sentence. It's just a personal fucking preference, not a slight against PC gaming.

But it's not a statement of preference at all. Like, imagine people going to a multiplatform game thread and say "I'm picking up the PS4 version. Playing it on Xbox One would be too weird".



Anyhow: is there a release date announced for the Vita version? I assume the PC version will release at the same time since they have been rated at the same time.

 

[Palette Swap]

The "anime" artstyle was intentionally made for the west and for the Xbox One. The original artstyle was used in all releases in Japan before that

I'm not joking

Okay, I'm beyond lost lol, I didn't expect this.
On a positive note, I really like the original art style.

 

[YianGaruga]

Anyhow: is there a release date announced for the Vita version? I assume the PC version will release at the same time since they have been rated at the same time.

Xbox and Vita both release March 22nd in NA.
Vita is March 25th in EU

Since this is a NISA release and they haven't talke about any of their plans besides Disgaea, I wouldnt be so sure about a simultaneous release. The rating could just be a IFI situation.

 

[cheesekao]

But it's not a statement of preference at all. Like, imagine people going to a multiplatform game thread and say "I'm picking up the PS4 version. Playing it on Xbox One would be too weird".

All of the beds in my house are exactly the same. Logically speaking, I'd feel the same sleeping in all of them but in actuality I don't and prefer mine just because it 'feels' right. It's not something you can explain in words but it is essentialy an arbitrary personal preference.

 

[Conduit]

No PS4 version? That's strange. Well, at least is coming for PSV.

 

[Falk]

The Vita and Xbox one versions at least will let you switch between two styles

Original

and anime

Yeowch, bottom looks really, really generic. Crunchyroll the Game levels of generic.

 

[Dark_castle]

The "anime" artstyle was intentionally made for the west and for the Xbox One. The original artstyle was used in all releases in Japan before that

I'm not joking

Doesn't make any sense. I thought Japanese are the ones who are obsessed with all things animu and moe, while western players prefer more realistic and mature design.

 

[Golnei]

This is dumb, people are dumb.


It doesn't even make their bodies look tight or young.

"Hot and wet" could be the desired effect. There's nothing sexier than a perpetual layer of sweat.

 

[MUnited83]

WOW. This isn't super jarring or anything! And I was thinking that the artstyle was completely redone, but it seems backgrounds and enemies are the same while the party members are the ones changed? This sticks out like a sore thumb.

 

[Falk]

Doesn't make any sense. I thought Japanese are the ones who are obsessed with all things animu and moe, while western players prefer more realistic and mature design.

Maybe they went with a 'safe bet' on how the English speaking world assumes Japanese media looks like

(It's hilarious because kind-of the opposite happened with Star Ocean with anime -> 3D renders and the new set of portraits were horrendous. Localization can never win this one)

 

[Golnei]

WOW. This isn't super jarring or anything!

I know - they should have offered moe versions of the enemies as well. Perhaps turning them all into monster girls would fit the aesthetic?

 

[YianGaruga]

I know - they should have offered moe versions of the enemies as well. Perhaps turning them all into monster girls would fit the aesthetic?

definitely a missed opportunity