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[RyougaSaotome]

I love the presentation so far, but still can't decide between two of the three camera angles.

I started with the default one, but about 20 hours in I switched to the over the shoulder camera. It limits you your view of the field, but it feels more personal and I kind of like the tension that comes with not being able to see the entire field.

 

[BlackJace]

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That's about it for tonight, I'm afraid. I can do more tomorrow. Enjoy, you three

EDIT: Okay, I'll do two more.

 

[SpaceBridge]

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That's about it for tonight, I'm afraid. I can do more tomorrow. Enjoy, you three

EDIT: Okay, I'll do two more.

Thank you good sir.

 

[lordfroakie]

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That's about it for tonight, I'm afraid. I can do more tomorrow. Enjoy, you three

EDIT: Okay, I'll do two more.

Can you do mine tomorrow?

 

[BlackJace]

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Okay now I'm done for the night. Enjoy.

Can you do mine tomorrow?

Sure.

 

[Laughing Banana]

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Okay now I'm done for the night. Enjoy.



Sure.

Hahaha, thank you man

 

[Mad Bowser]

In what fantasy world do you live in where press turn sucks?

In that fantasy world where you cant see your characters strike sucks

 

[slightconfuse]

WHOA at that stage jounrney looking dude.

im even more HYPED NOW

 

[Matt Attack]

Seeing people with actual copies of the game is making me too jealous. This wait is killing meeeeee.

 

[Laughing Banana]

Reading the Polygon review... the main protagonist's default name is Flynn?

 

[cj_iwakura]

Reading the Polygon review... the main protagonist's default name is Flynn?

Yep. At very least it's what he's referred to as in marketing. His default might very well be blank.

 

[Laughing Banana]

Yep. At very least it's what he's referred to as in marketing. His default might very well be blank.

Huh.

Gonna change it. It feels just wrong for me not to have a Japanese-sounding name for a main protagonist of a SMT game.

 

[Soriku]

In that fantasy world where you cant see your characters strike sucks

What does have to do with the system itself though?

 

[cj_iwakura]

Huh.

Gonna change it. It feels just wrong for me not to have a Japanese-sounding name for a main protagonist of a SMT game.

It fits the Mikado atmosphere though, see: Isabeau, Walter, Jonathan.

 

[jello44]

Huh.

Gonna change it. It feels just wrong for me not to have a Japanese-sounding name for a main protagonist of a SMT game.

I usually use my first name...

...then a Japanese car company for a last name.

 

[Laughing Banana]

It fits the Mikado atmosphere though, see: Isabeau, Walter, Jonathan.

Hmm. But then again, "Samurai"..., not to mention that hairdo.

A guy with a name Flynn wearing that kind of hairdo? Hmmmh.

I usually use my first name...

...then a Japanese car company for a last name.

I usually name my MC Ryuhei Kamazaki, or if Ryuhei Kojima. Maybe I'll use that name again for this one.

 

[Ace Harding]

I usually use my first name...

...then a Japanese car company for a last name.

I like this idea. I'll be Gary Infiniti.

 

[SupaNaab]

Went with my sister to wally world [walmart] to buy Donkey Kong and use her discount. I saw the CE sitting behind the glass without a price. Girl sold me it no problem. I hope I didn't just take someones pre-order.

 

[ZenComp]

Yep. At very least it's what he's referred to as in marketing. His default might very well be blank.

It's not blank, Flynn is the default.

Huh.

Gonna change it. It feels just wrong for me not to have a Japanese-sounding name for a main protagonist of a SMT game.

None of the Mikado characters have a Japanese name. Mikado has very little resembling Japan.

 

[jorgeton]

Battle system is great. Like nocturne meets strange journey, but a bit faster. Game is surprisingly tough so far. But the penalty of death isn't bad. Too lenient maybe.

Also, it's way more dynamic visually than I thought it'd be. Spell effects are cool and sometimes kind of gruesome..

Spoiler

dat needle shot finishing animation..

 

[Nags]

In that fantasy world where you cant see your characters strike sucks

Yeah you probably won't enjoy the game. Thanks for supporting my tastes though <3

 

[ZenComp]

Battle system is great. Like nocturne meets strange journey, but a bit faster. Game is surprisingly tough so far. But the penalty of death isn't bad. Too lenient maybe.

Also, it's way more dynamic visually than I thought it'd be. Spell effects are cool and sometimes kind of gruesome..

Spoiler

dat needle shot finishing animation..

It pains me a bit every time I see someone call the battles static or something like that. Even seeing trailers I thought the animations looked really nice, but I was still surprised when I saw them in the game.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

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That's about it for tonight, I'm afraid. I can do more tomorrow. Enjoy, you three

EDIT: Okay, I'll do two more.

Thanks, broski.

 

[Megidolaon]

So I heard there are different haircuts as DLC. Anyone got any pics? I like Flynn's design but his hair makes him look like Korra.

 

[insignia16]

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Okay now I'm done for the night. Enjoy.


Thanks!! It looks better than I imagined!

 

[Sseklebeast]

Thanks, broski.

SMT x Golgo 13???

I'd buy it.

 

[Fandangox]

Went with my sister to wally world [walmart] to buy Donkey Kong and use her discount. I saw the CE sitting behind the glass without a price. Girl sold me it no problem. I hope I didn't just take someones pre-order.

I hope no one takes my copy.. :c

 

[chertipros]

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That's about it for tonight, I'm afraid. I can do more tomorrow. Enjoy, you three

EDIT: Okay, I'll do two more.

I'd appreciate it if you did one for me as well, whenever you find the time. Please?

 

[ZenComp]

So I heard there are different haircuts as DLC. Anyone got any pics? I like Flynn's design but his hair makes him look like Korra.

You'll probably be very disappointed:
http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/033/712/l_519dab8d10f38.jpg

You can just wear a helmet, you know.

 

[BlackJace]

I'd appreciate it if you did one for me as well, whenever you find the time. Please?

I can tomorrow.

 

[SpaceBridge]

How's the world map? More like Nocturne or Soul Hackers?

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Never mind. I'm mixing stuff up.

 

[Megidolaon]

You'll probably be very disappointed:
http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/033/712/l_519dab8d10f38.jpg

You can just wear a helmet, you know.

LOL! You're right. Helmets. Helmets are good.

Unless it's like a Bob the Builder helmet.

I like him with glasses though.

 

[suzu]

In that fantasy world where you cant see your characters strike sucks

That's not the battle system.

That's first person view.

The battle system is press turn.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

In that fantasy world where you cant see your characters strike sucks

yeah, no.

Edit: Can I get one of those neat avatar changes?

 

[Goby]

It sucks none of the people who get leaked copies have vid capturing powers

 

[LProtag]

I'd go searching for a street date broken copy, but I paid with mine in Amazon credit so it's basically free.

 

[Tamanon]

My only game stores are Gamestops and Best Buys, so no chance of breaking street date here

 

[bobbychalkers]

Anyone care to SMTIV-ize my avatar?

 

[extralite]

I think battle system doesn't mean what some of you think it means, battle system has nothing to do with graphics, and this has the same battle system from Nocturne.

Slightly simplified though. Status attack weaknesses are not press turnable anymore. It makes building a perfect team for both offense and defense a bit easier (as you can ignore status attacks) and reduces the number of lethal boss types.

Hmm. But then again, "Samurai"..., not to mention that hairdo.

The thing is, Japanese gamers digging Western medieval fantasy in a way cling to their own medieval history, just from their modernized/Western present reality.

Having samurais in a Euro-medieval setting is illuminating this process.

I forget, but do critical hits exist in the game?

Yeah then Luck is probably not that awful to pump, assuming you can get a decent crit rate with high enough luck.

Luck was my third most raised stat, after magic and speed. I ignored power and skill for the most part.

I think luck did help get me lots of criticals (which do press turn).

 

[Chrono Helix]

Slightly simplified though. Status attack weaknesses are not press turnable anymore. It makes building a perfect team for both offense and defense a bit easier (as you can ignore status attacks) and reduces the number of lethal boss types.

Actually, status effects CAN get you extra turns (or lose them if blocked). There are two types of status effects, body (flu/poison) and mind (bind/panic/charm), and demons can have innate weaknesses/resistances to each type. Status effect spells follow the normal rules of the press turn system, the only problem is that I don't think the demon's affinities for status effects aren't displayed anywhere on the status screen.

 

[natkingcoleslaw]

Reading the Polygon review... the main protagonist's default name is Flynn?

Unacceptable! All my JRPG heroes are named (renamed) Kenpachi RAMASAMA, as will "Flynn".

 

[ToastyFrog]

Actually, status effects CAN get you extra turns (or lose them if blocked). There are two types of status effects, body (flu/poison) and mind (bind/panic/charm), and demons can have innate weaknesses/resistances to each type. Status effect spells follow the normal rules of the press turn system, the only problem is that I don't think the demon's affinities for status effects aren't displayed anywhere on the status screen.

A demon's basic description will mention if it's immune/resistant to status effects.

 

[spiritfox]

I love broken street dates. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Sweet there's a Club Nintendo code.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

My LE is on its way, greeeeat!

Spoiler

I don't have a US 3DS ;_;

 

[Forkball]

So anyone who has an early copy or the Japanese version... any tips? I heard the opening few hours were pretty tough.

 

[Goby]

I love broken street dates. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Sweet there's a Club Nintendo code.

All these broken dates and yet no gameplay vids

 

[Volcynika]

All these broken dates and yet no gameplay vids

If someone gets me a copy I can stream it

 

[SpaceBridge]

I love broken street dates. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Sweet there's a Club Nintendo code.

The Gamefaqs board is a buzz with news of broken street dates, but so far seems its only NYC.

Let's hope more stores break date, especially in my city...lalala.

 

[GeekyDad]

The Gamefaqs board is a buzz with news of broken street dates, but so far seems its only NYC.

Let's hope more stores break date, especially in my city...lalala.

Fuck that. Mine's en route to me now, but it likely won't be here 'til Monday. I have no wish for anyone else to be playing this before me.