Newtype-001
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Man i really hope it does well.
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Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth NA Release Date Announced [Feb 2nd 2016]
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Man i really hope it does well.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Imo at bare minimum it should do twice as much as the number of names on the petition, at generous maximum it should do as much as maybe Toukiden?
So 100k to 300k?
If I'm not wrong the Japanese sales were only 100k+
Maybe, its honestly hard to tell what Namco is considering to be a success these days since they seem far more open to bringing stuff over that most thought would never see the light of day here (seems mostly helped by the success of the PS4 and Sword Art Online) so I think it's a good indication that Namco is being conservative with their estimates for success because I don't think these games would even be coming here otherwise.
I would be shocked if this game sold that well.
Paper Sparrow
Member
Habu did an interview with DualShockers that implied that they want Western sales to match Japanese sales (which I think was ~120,000 units in 10 weeks) in order to consider future localizations.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Still no digital preorder available...
Sealtest
Member
Most likely wont show up until a week before or the day of launch since they keep telling people digital isn't pre-order bonus you get it if you buy it within the month of release.
Also any new word on region locked multiplayer? Would love to play against my JP Version for the MP trophy.
Not long till the games get released, so can't wait.
I do hope that sales are good, so we can get the other Digimon games.
I do hope that sales are good, so we can get the other Digimon games.
Ultimadrago
Member
That's not too hard of a goal, right? Right??
StereoVsn
Gold Member
I don't see his happening for a fairly niche game like this. Maybe if they include Asia for worldwide meaning.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
It's depressing that this is the reality for the once rival to Pokemon.
120k for US + EU isn't a tall order so I'm happy they're keeping their expectations in check.
It's never been a sales rival to Pokemon. The best selling game in the series sold like 250k in Japan. And that was all the way back on the PS1. Cyber Sleuth hitting 135k in Japan is a very strong result.
FleetingFlowAir
Member
Wow, I didn't think we were going to get this game within a couple weeks. I haven't played a Digimon game since Digimon World Dawn and Digimon World 2, so I'm actually quite interested in preordering this game.
Hopefully. It'll be my first Digimon game, so I'll be contributing.
Kresnik258
Member
Do you not reckon? Given how Dragon Quest/Tales did on PS4 in their first months, I'm thinking that's a pretty lofty goal.
Go on PlayAsia. There's physical versions of this game you can buy from an Asia that are the English Version of the game.
http://www.play-asia.com/digimon-story-cyber-sleuth-english/13/709my1
Cow Goes Moo
Member
game will be lucky to hit like 30k+ opening month retail npd
100k+ seems way too optimistic
future games are doomed
100k+ seems way too optimistic
future games are doomed
For PS4 and Vita in both the US and the whole of the EU, hitting 120,000 should be easy.
Didn't Tales sell like 50k in the US in it's first month? I remember it charting alright over in PAL threads so it wouldn't surprise me if it hit another 70k in the EU. And that's not counting digital. DQ Heroes did have an unfortunate sales performance though.
Don't forget it's US + Europe. Obviously it's not going to hit 120k in the US alone.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Not game sales, I mean the mindshare.
Kresnik258
Member
Looking it up, seems you're right, it was 58k in USA in first month.
However, did it do well in PAL? In the UK it charted once (and according to %'s, sold similarly to Xillia) and then disappeared. May have done better in France since they like JRPG's and stuff, but still.
I'd say that Tales has built a fanbase up over numerous new entries in the west though. It's been a long, long time since the last Digimon in the west. Whether that's good or bad or not, I dunno
Cow Goes Moo
Member
yeah i know, i edited npd a little while after, i can see the game eventually holding around 100k+ for the west, but its debut will probably be lackluster
masterdragoon20
Neo Member
Just give it to me and put it on my veins :C
Looking it up, seems you're right, it was 58k in USA in first month.
However, did it do well in PAL? In the UK it charted once (and according to %'s, sold similarly to Xillia) and then disappeared. May have done better in France since they like JRPG's and stuff, but still.
I'd say that Tales has built a fanbase up over numerous new entries in the west though. It's been a long, long time since the last Digimon in the west. Whether that's good or bad or not, I dunno
Hmm, Maybe I'm misremembering how it charted in PAL. I don't know, we'll see I guess. Here's hoping it does alright.
All Star is a bad game. Now it will forever haunt my PSN list.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
already pre-ordered on amazon for 48 bucks (no tax included), it's gonna be interesting revisiting the digimon world after so many years
Everyone! Send digimon your strength!
ph1l0z0ph3r
Member
Really debating on getting it for PS4 or Vita.
What DLC is going to be important in regards to the story? I don't know yet I can't seem to find a digital pre-order and sony hasn't added one.
It would help if they dubbed it. I wouldn't expect casual gamers to pick it up with no English voices.
Buy some crumchyroll ads
Doesn't look like that bad of a loss if you want/enjoy collecting Vita games physically and it doesn't seem like any of that will add to or impact the storyline in a significant way.
Can you really not earn Beelzebumom Blast Mode in the game? Really the only reason I'm considering the digital version on Vita.
Well that and its cheaper.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Maybe promote it with the current series of Adventure Tri Movies?
paragonpro
Banned
It was a rival in the sesne that the anime and cards were popular. The games never touchec pokemo . That being said, as someone who last gave a shit about digimon at the time the first movie released in theatres, but loves jrpgs, is there any thing of value here?
A good RPG with a good roster of old, nostalgic Digimon. If that's your definition of value.
Paper Sparrow
Member
If you don't care about the Digimon, the DLC isn't a big deal, but monsters missing in a monster collecting game isn't insignificant.
I will stress this again since I've seen a lot of people miss this: BlackAgumon/BlackGabumon are not skins, they are two full evolution lines that lead up to Omnimon Zwart. This includes BlackWarGreymon.
He's DLC exclusive. If it's like how the Japanese version handled DLC Digimon, there will be a greyed out option on the digivolution screen saying you'll need the DLC to digivolve to him.
I will stress this again since I've seen a lot of people miss this: BlackAgumon/BlackGabumon are not skins, they are two full evolution lines that lead up to Omnimon Zwart. This includes BlackWarGreymon.
He's DLC exclusive. If it's like how the Japanese version handled DLC Digimon, there will be a greyed out option on the digivolution screen saying you'll need the DLC to digivolve to him.
sensui-tomo
Member
I'm just hoping it sells well enough to get Next Order over here in the states (and possibly a ps4 version) ... i need that game since its the actual sequel to Digimon world 1.
LifeBrandRobot
Member
Never underestimate anime fans lol. SAO did get highest selling Vita digital game in 2015 after all.
Paper Sparrow
Member
It's a genuinely good game, especially if you like monster collectors. My biggest gripe with the Japanese version was its easiness, but they are adding difficulty options to this release.
GloriousBagel
Banned
Damn, I've made up my decision. I'm buying the Vita PSN version, I was thinking of importing the Asian English physical version but I want to support the western sales.
Speak with your wallet Vita fans <3
Speak with your wallet Vita fans <3
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I think you are right about it showing up at the last minute. Hardly anyone knows it is coming out. I'm not sure if NEOGAF can influence much unless they really enjoy it after launch and word of mouth is good. I would love to see it get to 100k.
I guess I will start out on the dififculty one notch above the default setting. I figure that would feel more like what it should naturally play like.