cj_iwakura
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Against all odds, Class of Heroes 2 is a PSP dungeon crawler being localized by
Releases on June 4th, 2013 for $24.99 on the US-PSN.
If you were awesome enough to support the physical release initiative, you'll receive your code on the same day with the UMD version being shipped a few weeks afterward.
The original Class of Heroes was localized by a little company called Atlus in 2009.
The sequel is improved in lots of ways, namely, from Victor Ireland:
1. Appraisal system is GONE.
2. Less level grinding
3. Party money is pooled instead of that crappy discrete money system
4. None of that confusing, annoying multi-random dungeon entrance stuff. Every labyrinth's entrances and exits stay the same.
5. Class is tied to races
6. Main story arc is more engaging
7. Graphics are a bit better
8. Indoor and outdoor labyrinths (1 is quite claustrophobic)
9. Alchemy instructor is much sexier
Basically, they took almost everything there was to hate about CoH1 (there was a lot) and removed or improved it. As a result, CoH2 is a much more enjoyable experience.
CoH2 gives you a bonus if you import your CoH1 save at the beginning, but I wouldn't recommend playing CoH1 if you haven't. It's just too abusive and might turn you off of CoH2 before you even start.
There are also two more games in the series: CoH3&4, with Chrono Academy(a complete revision) further down the line, and Vic has plans to do them as well if this succeeds.
Which it totally should.
Screens
Videos
Bacchus' Quest/Boss Battle
(note: HYPE boss music)
Gameplay Trailer
JP Opening
Reviews (TBA)
Can also make up some avatars if anyone wants. Character art is growing on me.