I have this game reserved, but I'm not sure if I should pick it up or not. I'm a fan of brawler games, 2D stuff, Guardian Heroes, Treasure games (although I know it's former members), etc. but I'm not too hot on the level/scenario/quest design. So, the stages just consist of enemy challenges? It's more of a battle arena kind of game? No side scrolling portions with traps or hazards? I've always been interested in this game, but I guess the hook is all in the combat mechanics, short "questing", and character customization? I'm so tight on money right now, but I'd rather support/buy something that is going to become relatively rare. I guess I'll make my decision when the time comes...
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Code of Princess |OT| Guardian Heroines with a bit more Atlus 'n Titties
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Space Runaway
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Shit, so it's one of those arena beat-em ups? That's disappointing. Least I know this ahead of time to avoid being let down.
Well if you're in Canada, sure.
Bestbuy.ca automatically discounts all pre-ordered games by $5.
I did not know this. Pre-ordered!
I still want the game even after seeing that,besides that if we don't support atlus they'll never even try to bring over other titles that are niche. Besides I need more 3ds games that are fun so this still fits the bill.
I dunno, I think Atlus USA said it on their forums or something.
Schadenfreude
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hotttttt
So in there.
This just made the wait harder.
The Take Out Bandit
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Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
Friends codes! Get your numbers in! All aboard this hype train sons and daughters!
It certainly made something harder! :3
Hours Left
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Pre-ordered and ready to rock. I love Kinu.
The Take Out Bandit
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It's the only answer!
OP updated with more poorly crafted salacious double entendres. :3
Why can't every game I want have packaging this nice?
So. Damn. Good.
The Take Out Bandit
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Last weekend before Ass'n Tittyton is upon us!
Have you stocked up on protein and electrolytes?!
Have you stocked up on protein and electrolytes?!
The Take Out Bandit
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Same here.
doctorcdcs
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I pre-ordered this, but after reading about how it's more arena-based, and watching that youtube video of how the game is structured, I have to say, I'm not as excited as before. 
ExitPlanetDust
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Pre-ordered, paid in full. Now to figure out a way to afford a 3DS...
I pre-ordered this, but after reading about how it's more arena-based, and watching that youtube video of how the game is structured, I have to say, I'm not as excited as before.
I don't know why this is really bothering anyone. Guardian Heroes, let alone things like Final Fight, were pretty much just elongated "Arena Screens" anywho. There was no platforming, no puzzles to solve... Just straight-shots of the same screens, with some occassional transition anmations to make the game feel "connected".
GH's offered very little graphical transitions between areas. The Town lead to the graveyard at maps end, and... the spirits would teleport you around. Otherwise, most maps were only connected by the conversations that took place between characters, while moving on.
And it still sounds great for the portable space. Like the perfect pick-up-and-play game for when you have just a few minutes. Generally, a puzzle game, or a rhythm game fills this kind of area, but I welcome a beat 'em up to jump into this space as well!
Fine Ham Abounds
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Not Nintendo bashing, but I'd be lying if I said part of my excitement isn't just for the fact that my 3DS isn't going to be sitting in a drawer awaiting something I'm really interested in for a change.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
I pre-ordered this, but after reading about how it's more arena-based, and watching that youtube video of how the game is structured, I have to say, I'm not as excited as before.
Same on all accounts. I'm definitely a bit less enthused about this than I was before.
Agreed completely, I actually enjoyed how the level structure in this game was. It definitely gave off the vibe of a portable beat em' up; something you can play in short burst if you want to.
Now if they could only do something about the framerate, dumb AI, and PvP...Don't let me down Agatsuma!
cj_iwakura
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I feel that way too, but Virtue's Last Reward is very soon, and that's much more of a $40 game than this.
So to the people who have played the Japanese version how many different "arena's" are there? The videos have only shown 4 maybe? I'm on the fence I cancelled my preorder last week thinking I don't need this in the backlog. Then I just listened to a bunch of music and I'm almost ready to do it.
I've only played an hour or so, but in story mode you have a new map with each segment of the story. Clear it (which usually only takes 5 minutes or less), and then you get pushed back to the title screen (which is really weird). Then you go back into story mode and go the next one. I've cleared about 10 maps so far, and I'm far from the end.
It's good for bite-sized gaming on the go, but it feels disjointed when playing for an extended session. I don't know, maybe they changed the "pushed back to the title screen after clearing a map" thing in the USA version.
BTW this game is not nearly as good as Guardian Heroes, so if you're hoping it's on par with that you will be disappointed. Also the game is ridiculously easy so far.
The Take Out Bandit
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I picked up a 3DS for this game. :X
I'm not expecting Guardian Heroes, but I am expecting a competent maiden voyage from a brand new game developer that's smart about hiring.
Are there difficulty settings to adjust the game challenge?
xxbrothawizxx63
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Having a similar conflict. I had the game on pre-order for $30 from Newegg, but cancelled 2 weeks ago when I realized how many games I wanted this fall. I'm regretting it a bit now that we get closer to launch though.
If this is even half as good as GH, I'll have an amazing time with it.
ExitPlanetDust
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As soon as I manage to scrape together the cash, the same will be true for me.
The soundtrack is amazing I found 6 songs on Youtube maybe that is what they have on the disk included? The Liongate's theme is my fav so far http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXNhbsru3L0
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Me too.
However as much as I want it now, now, now I can't afford distractions from the task at hand.
Yeah, it is.
The disk included with the game has 8 songs. I imported the full soundtrack a while ago and there are some great songs that aren't included.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Arena beat em up?
Don't know about that. Was hoping for more of a side-scrolling beat em up with some platforming.
Was interested because it was from Atlus. After reading the description of the gameplay, I think I'm going to pass for now.
Don't know about that. Was hoping for more of a side-scrolling beat em up with some platforming.
Was interested because it was from Atlus. After reading the description of the gameplay, I think I'm going to pass for now.
The closest you'll find to that, from Treasure-peeps, is Advanced Guardian Heroes on GBA. It's a much more traditional Platform/BEU Hybrid in that it has falling platform segments, boss battles aganist non-humanoids, and a lot of mini-game-ish bonuses like riding on rockets through the air, or reflecting shots back at enemy gunboats in the background. Full on scrolling, with a lot of varied situations to break up the beating-ups.
This game takes some inspirations from that game, too (That powerup burst mode is straight out of AGH), but, thankful to GH fans, it stays closer to GH's original forumla, rather than attempting to derive itself from other BEUs.
Awesome! I hope this is on the OST included with the game.
It should be. Unless they changed the selection of songs for the US.
Same here.
It begins.
ExitPlanetDust
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All the better for it. Just surround me with enemies and give me 99+ hit juggles.
GameCenterXDS
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Nope. Her and her giant sword look tons of fun ^_^ I'll probably use her the most too but will try out everyone.