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[geestack]

Just bought and downloaded this, it's almost like they straight up ripped the PS3 version off the disc and got it running on Vita. I know the PS3 version wasn't a technical marvel, but what they've pulled off here, it looks about 1:1 graphically, with character models exactly the same and anti-aliasing intact. Framerate is pretty variable, as it doesn't ever really maintain the steady 60fps of the PS3 version with slowdown happening almost everywhere, but visually and mechanically it's exactly like the PS3 version. Unfortunately, that means things like text on the screen and menus are a little small, as it doesn't seem like they really scaled the UI that well for the smaller screen.

Character shadows are also non-existent in battles, likely for performance issues. I only fought the first tutorial battle, and it was fine; then again, these games aren't about combat, so I'm not too bothered about it. Here are some screens:

 

[cheststrongwell]

Yes, the screenshot on the OP shows it. It's just not highlighted.

Cool, thanks!

 

[zroid]

Wait, this is PSN exclusive? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOURNS

Also, why'd it have to be Totori. That's the only Arland game I already own.

 

[Rarutos]

Cool, thanks!

Fair warning, the dub is a partial one if you care about that. Every scene in the JP track is voiced, while in the dub it's a bit scattered to important scenes and whatnot.

Wait, this is PSN exclusive? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOURNS

Also, why'd it have to be Totori. That's the only Arland game I already own.

Probably because Rorona Plus doesn't exist and Meruru Plus is just coming out tomorrow in Japan! Or is it today now?

 

[cyborg009]

This was uploaded a few hours ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVYQBl1oXxI

 

[cheststrongwell]

Fair warning, the dub is a partial one if you care about that. Every scene in the JP track is voiced, while in the dub it's a bit scattered to important scenes and whatnot.

That sucks, but those high pitched Japanese voices drive me crazy.

 

[zroid]

Probably because Rorona Plus doesn't exist and Meruru Plus is just coming out tomorrow in Japan! Or is it today now?

I wish Rorona Plus did exist. I'm glad about Meruru, but if it also comes here digital only that will pretty much mean no buy.

 

[Rarutos]

That sucks, but those high pitched Japanese voices drive me crazy.

Haha, then the dub should be fine for you!

I wish Rorona Plus did exist. I'm glad about Meruru, but if it also comes here digital only that will pretty much mean no buy.

I wish it did too, since I think it needed it more than the other two, but I suppose that just means it'd be more work than them.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

How are the load times?

 

[RurouniZel]

Yeah, Rorona + didn't happen because compared to Totori and Meruru it would need to be completely redone and these are (for the most part) quick and presumably cheap ports. Not that I mind, but that's just how it is. ^^;

 

[cuilan]

How are the load times?

I can't speak for the US digital version, but in the JP retail version the load times aren't very long. The longest one I've experienced so far is about 7 seconds, but most are shorter.

 

[Paskil]

I am a poor judge of frame and this is actually my first Atalier game. I just felt the need for a new RPG, and supporting Vita. I watch some anime, a few of which have included heavy fan service and besides the costume, I haven't seen a lot yet. Not really sure if that's a huge thing in this series. I can take it or leave it. Fair warning, the protag and her sister sound GD adorable (if you've heard JPN dialogue, this should be self-explanatory and may be a deciding factor if you get this). Here, have some screenies.

 

[Rarutos]

I am a poor judge of frame and this is actually my first Atalier game. I just felt the need for a new RPG, and supporting Vita. I watch some anime, a few of which have included heavy fan service and besides the costume, I haven't seen a lot yet. Not really sure if that's a huge thing in this series.

In my opinion, a lot of people really overblow that there is fanservice in the Arland games in general. Most of the game is actually pretty tame overall aside from maybe one or two events and some remarks.

 

[Paskil]

In my opinion, a lot of people really overblow that there is fanservice in the Arland games in general. Most of the game is actually pretty tame overall aside from maybe one or two events and some remarks.

I only played it up through the first alchemy synthesis and they are really pushing the vulnerable, clueless, younger sister trope. I don't have a problem with that. Since it isn't really a hardcore JRPG (except maybe in the gathering/crafting sense?), they have to hook people somehow. I think I will like this game, I just have to finish two other games on PS3 first.

 

[Rarutos]

I only played it up through the first alchemy synthesis and they are really pushing the vulnerable, clueless, younger sister trope. I don't have a problem with that. Since it isn't really a hardcore JRPG (except maybe in the gathering/crafting sense?), they have to hook people somehow. I think I will like this game, I just have to finish two other games on PS3 first.

Haha, I think they do that with Totori because it's obvious by the end of the game how much she's grown as a character, which I found really nice.

 

[RurouniZel]

In my opinion, a lot of people really overblow that there is fanservice in the Arland games in general. Most of the game is actually pretty tame overall aside from maybe one or two events and some remarks.

It's really is peculiar how this is the series people seem to have latched onto Atelier to go "hey look fanservice" when there's only a couple in each game usually. Esp. since (maybe I just don't see it often enough) Neptunia is much more wall-to-wall fanservice than Atelier ever was and doesn't seem to get anywhere near as much thrown at it. :/

 

[BomberMouse]

It's really is peculiar how this is the series people seem to have latched onto Atelier to go "hey look fanservice" when there's only a couple in each game usually. Esp. since (maybe I just don't see it often enough) Neptunia is much more wall-to-wall fanservice than Atelier ever was and doesn't seem to get anywhere near as much thrown at it. :/

It's the artstyle. I think it's a nice style to have feminine protagonists and, in my opinion, it's not really sexualized like most RPG females.

 

[Sora_N]

At least it's digital, I may buy later but I haven't started my ps3 one yet. I wish I had a vita though.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Fair warning, the dub is a partial one if you care about that. Every scene in the JP track is voiced, while in the dub it's a bit scattered to important scenes and whatnot.

You just killed the game for me; that's the exact reason I was irked by Nuptunia Mk2.

 

[RurouniZel]

It's the artstyle. I think it's a nice style to have feminine protagonists and, in my opinion, it's not really sexualized like most RPG females.

I guess I'll just never see whatever it is that everyone else sees that makes them recoil is horror. Cute is cute, and I like cute.

 

[OmegaZero]

Whatever, just bought this.
I'm going in without any prior experience with the series, so is there anything I should know as a newbie?

 

[Sora_N]

You just killed the game for me; that's the exact reason I was irked by Nuptunia Mk2.

I didn't know Mk2 did that, damn. :/

 

[Rarutos]

Whatever, just bought this.
I'm going in without any prior experience with the series, so is there anything I should know as a newbie?

Fight everything to keep up in levels, make bombs for Totori so you can have an easier time early on. (Use Unis at first if you can't yet) Don't stress the time limit too much or you'll just have a lot less fun, and just enjoy the ride.

For later: Make Traveler's Shoes and Harvesting Gloves as soon as you can to cut travel and gathering time.

I forgot (and love) how Guid is basically Kellam.

 

[faridmon]

I didn't know this was getting a release. I didn't know this was getting a localisation. Heck, I didn't know this existed.

I am losing out. My gaming badge should be taken away

 

[Stark]

I guess I'll just never see whatever it is that everyone else sees that makes them recoil is horror. Cute is cute, and I like cute.

Yeah. Surprising since I think Mel's style is quite beautiful and fits well.

 

[Rarutos]

I didn't know this was getting a release. I didn't know this was getting a localisation. Heck, I didn't know this existed.

Nobody knew before it came out on PSN this afternoon. Though this has existed in Japan for a few months now.

 

[Stark]

You just killed the game for me; that's the exact reason I was irked by Nuptunia Mk2.

Its going to stay that way, I bet.

 

[ochaworldorder]

Just installed now, intro animation is so nice on OLED! Anyone know why the store link on the live area for this seems to go to a psn code input prompt?

 

[OmegaZero]

Fight everything to keep up in levels, make bombs for Totori so you can have an easier time early on. (Use Unis at first if you can't yet) Don't stress the time limit too much or you'll just have a lot less fun, and just enjoy the ride.

For later: Make Traveler's Shoes and Harvesting Gloves as soon as you can to cut travel and gathering time.


I forgot (and love) how Guid is basically Kellam.

Sweet, I'll keep that in mind.
I'll post my impressions sometime later this week.

(Got this, DoA5+ and the PSASBR patch to juggle).

 

[Hattori]

so there's no plan to release a physical copy in the near future whatsoever?

 

[OceanBlue]

For later: Make Traveler's Shoes and Harvesting Gloves as soon as you can to cut travel and gathering time.

Don't forget the Warp Gate! It's so useful. Once you get the Azure Wing, use it on the Warp Gate and make sure you don't mess it up, lol.

 

[namDa65]

Gah, wish i didn't own this on ps3.

 

[Chance Hale]

Would love to buy this as I've always meant to get into the series and the surprise release almost adds an element of pity for the company. However, given my limited amount of space on my 8GB card I'll have to delete a good amount of games. My plus ran out so I can't put my vita saves online. Am I totally buggered with no way of moving my digital game saves?

 

[Rarutos]

Would love to buy this as I've always meant to get into the series and the surprise release almost adds an element of pity for the company. However, given my limited amount of space on my 8GB card I'll have to delete a good amount of games. My plus ran out so I can't put my vita saves online. Am I totally buggered with no way of moving my digital game saves?

You could always store them on your PS3 I think? If you have one, that is.

Also, this is a bit silly but going through the beginning of this game again makes me miss Rorona. It feels like it's been a looong time since I've met her in-game. (No, Meruru doesn't count!) At least I'll get to see her later!

 

[Kincaido]

Grown up Rorona > Lolina

 

[ochaworldorder]

I forgot (and love) how Guid is basically Kellam.

I was just checking for Guid at the docks and finally realized why the "no presence" gag in FE felt so familiar. Even the joke itself is hard to remember I guess!

 

[vall03]

You could always store them on your PS3 I think? If you have one, that is.

You can also backup Vita games through the PC too.

 

[Stark]

Grown up Rorona > Lolina

Naw, son. Naw.

EDIT: Though I did get that feeling when I first played Totori. They did that well.

 

[Chance Hale]

You could always store them on your PS3 I think? If you have one, that is.

You can also backup Vita games through the PC too.

Moving them to the PS3 now, just really silly you have to transfer the whole game. Really frustrating they lock direct save transfers for vita games to plus

 

[Kincaido]

Naw, son. Naw.

EDIT: Though I did get that feeling when I first played Totori. They did that well.

We disagree on something for once =P

 

[Stark]

We disagree on something for once =P

You like Chihaya, iirc, so somehow it ends up in agreement. Worry not.

 

[Rarutos]

Naw, son. Naw.

I was going to tell you to get out of my OT, but that would have been rude.

 

[Stark]

I was going to tell you to get out of my OT, but that would have been rude.

you hate her that much!?

 

[Rarutos]

you hate her that much!?

Nah, I liked her! I just didn't like how she was handled. I would have been a lot happier with her presence if she had retained her memories, at least. (Or eventually got them back in-game)

 

[OmegaZero]

Don't forget the Warp Gate! It's so useful. Once you get the Azure Wing, use it on the Warp Gate and make sure you don't mess it up, lol.

Alright, I'll try to remember that too.

 

[Cheska]

This is tempting since I tend to get further in RPG's when they're on handhelds and I may get past the spot I was stuck at on the PS3, but damn at that $40 price tag.

 

[Stark]

Nah, I liked her! I just didn't like how she was handled. I would have been a lot happier with her presence if she had retained her memories, at least. (Or eventually got them back in-game)

Ah yeah! Definitely agree there.

Spoiler

Going to be hard to take in the lack of Rorona in Ayesha whenever I get to it.

;_;7

 

[Rarutos]

Spoiler

Going to be hard to take in the lack of Rorona in Ayesha whenever I get to it.

;_;7

I don't think you need to worry about that too much since it's a whole new universe. Also, that's not much of a spoiler.

 

[Stark]

I don't think you need to worry about that too much since it's a whole new universe. Also, that's not much of a spoiler.

Nah I just did that randomly.

Yep, that's why it kinda sucks. It's why I'm happy yet sad with sequels. Nice that it expands, but hard to let go when it ends.

 

[Kincaido]

Yeah, the thing that bothered me the most was how she was handled.

You like Chihaya, iirc, so somehow it ends up in agreement. Worry not.

Yes, I <3 her.

Spoiler

She's my true sad life waifu.