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[distantmantra]

THANKS TO SALROMANO FOR THE OT BANNER

Release Date: 11/22/12 (Japan)
Platforms: PS3 and 3DS
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Official Site: http://www.capcom.co.jp/ext/

E.X. Troopers is a spin-off game of the Lost Planet series, it is being developed by Capcom and it is currently planned to be released for the Nintendo 3DS and Playstation 3. The game is an action shooter headed by Monster Hunter series producer Shintaro Kojima. J-Pop artist May’n is behind the theme song. The game shares the same world view of Lost Planet, but features a graphic animation style and school story. Between stages, the game will use a “manga demo” style of storytelling, similar to that seen in Gravity Rush. Capcom previously trademarked E.X. Troopers in North America, but has yet to announce a localized version.

Story:
Things begin when main character Bren Turner joins the NEVEC educational institute "Academy." Bren, a trouble maker who speaks without thinking, wants to be the top Gingira Vital Suit pilot on EDN-3rd. Bren leaves his home town and makes its way to EDN-3rd. Upon arrival, though, his transport ship is attacked by a mysterious group of Vital Suits.

Bren and his instructor, Walter, take control of the Gingira VS and face off against the attackers. Although emerging victorious, Bren and crew are forced into the EDN-3rd atmosphere. Bren and Walter escape in an escape pod and land on the EDN-3rd surface.

Gameplay:
E.X. Troopers is a 3rd person action game that plays similarly to previous Lost Planet titles. Along with the single-player storyline, a multi-player mode is included, with online play available on the PS3 and 4-player local co-op for the 3DS.

Images:

Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/YlHzg3A8Ao
http://youtu.be/-Fvur6sobnM

Where to buy:
PS3 version:
http://www.play-asia.com/E.X._Troopers/paOS-13-71-bp-49-en-70-57ht.html
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...=e.x.+troopers$pagemax=100$getcnt=0$pagecnt=1

3DS version:
http://www.play-asia.com/E.X._Troopers/paOS-13-71-18m-49-en-70-57ij.html
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...=e.x.+troopers$pagemax=100$getcnt=0$pagecnt=1

GAF/PSN names for multiplayer:
Distantmantra/Distantmantra
JustAnotherOtaku/johnny84
DonkeyShow/gevurah22
TheTrin/thetrin
geebee/BlueNocturne
CoreySchmitz/secretsquares

 

[StayDead]

Hopefully I'll get to pay for and my 3DS version will be here soon!

 

[Hachimaki]

My Japanese sucks but does the title read, "This isn't for you." ?

 

[AtomskEater]

I have no interest in Lost Planet but I really want to play this. Must be my inner weeaboo.

 

[distantmantra]

My Japanese sucks but does the title read, "This isn't for you." ?

It does!

 

[shira]

Project X?

 

[Infinite]

Will probably never see this in english

 

[distantmantra]

Will probably never see this in english

Hence the OT name.

 

[expel]

hopefully mine will be here this weekend.....doubt it... :/

 

[luka]

mine.

i predict this will be a somewhat lonely thread.

 

[Ken]

Can't wait.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Amazing thread name.

I'll be grabbing this on the 3DS tomorrow after work.

 

[Twin Drive System]

Will be getting this.

 

[Oichi]

Getting the 3DS version myself since I can't see myself playing it online all that much with the other games I play at home.

 

[distantmantra]

hopefully mine will be here this weekend.....doubt it... :/

I've got the PS3 version coming via regular shipping at Play Asia, so I've got no clue when my copy will get here.

 

[ranmafan]

Looking forward to this. I got the PS3 limited edition coming from capcom's site. And with Friday being a holiday in Japan Ill have plenty of time to play!

 

[QisTopTier]

Can't wait to play mega man legends 3 soon.

 

[Huff]

yo gundam, whats the title mean?

 

[gl1tch]

How many people can play online on the PS3? The demo had only 3 so just wondering.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Loved co-oping LP2 with a friend, if this is like that I'd be willing to pick it up if it's import friendly.

 

[distantmantra]

yo gundam, whats the title mean?

"This is not for you."

 

[K.Sabot]

I would love to get this, but it is not for me.

Edit: New banner is epikkkkckckck

 

[gashikunFLCL]

Op is tsundere.
I'll wait for impressions.

 

[Josh7289]

"This is not for your sake", yeah.

 

[RSLAEV]

Should have canned Lost Planet 2 and gone straight to this one. Looks dope

"This is not for your sake", yeah.

Yeah, it sounds like "This is not (done) for your benefit" Was that the intention? I thought the title was trying to say "This is not for you (to posses)"

 

[345triangle]

My Japanese sucks but does the title read, "This isn't for you." ?

ish, yeah

i really liked the 3DS demo of this! is the PS3 version basically identical?

 

[YoungOne]

Is Capcom gonna release this on Japanese psn?

 

[GSR]

I have the demo sitting on my 3DS waiting to be played. I should give it a shot over break (though my import budget's rather eaten up by Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney next week.)

 

[distantmantra]

The HK/Asian PS3 version can be had for under $50, FYI.

 

[falconzss]

The HK/Asian PS3 version can be had for under $50, FYI.

Yep, paid $39 for the PS3 version. Won't get here until early December I assume. Hopefully I can find some spare parts on ebay to get my optical drive fixed in the meantime.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Couple questions, because the split between this and the "why ain't they sticking with the Korean movie guy expy" branch has got some stuff I'd hope someone could confirm.

1) This one seems to be emphasizing balls-to-the-wall action with tight controls and fast, creative combat? But does it feel "Vanquishier" than LP1 did, and how smooth and good does it pull that off?

2) Is this just anime for anime's sake? The trailer made it look like they were intentionally running it thru the trope garden, careful not to miss nothing.

 

[Cpt Conifer]

I wonder if there will be a competitive mode, because Lost Planet was actually incredible for that. It ended up being overlooked. 8v8 Team Eliminations, counter grabs, etc were all amazing in both LPC and LP2.

 

[Pooya]

I wonder if there will be a competitive mode, because Lost Planet was actually incredible for that. As in better than Gears of War. It just ended up being overlooked. 8v8 Team Eliminations, counter grabs, etc were all amazing in both LPC and LP2.

I think it's 3v3 at max here.

 

[CorySchmitz]

PS3 demo was so much crazy fun.

 

[IC_Champion]

I made a JP PSN a while back and I loved the demo. Shame that Capcom will not release this and separating their games (JP games only released in Japan; Western developed games released in the West)

 

[Lockon]

Will buy if I have I money left after 1 month of vacation...

No I won't Already got money set aside for 2nd Super Robot Wars OG tho.

 

[pje122]

Yep, paid $39 for the PS3 version. Won't get here until early December I assume. Hopefully I can find some spare parts on ebay to get my optical drive fixed in the meantime.

How'd you get it for that price?

 

[perorist]

How'd you get it for that price?

http://www.buygame2.com/en/shop_detail.php?subcat_id=5&pageno=1&item_id=18431

 

[yurinka]

I want the PS3 version to be released in the western markets. WTF Capcom

 

[kiryogi]

Waiting to pay for my 3ds ver. Both demos were AMAZING.

 

[Giolon]

I played the 3DS demo for this while I was in Japan last week. It was fucking awesome - 3DS graphics are great, no excuses for Capcom not to release it here.

Except they're stupid.

Will import PS3 version.

 

[Rei_Toei]

Love the style, but LP did nothing for me. I'M SO CONFLICTED

 

[kiryogi]

your first trailer link is dead D:

Here have Nintendo Direct trailer with may'n!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAxcPX71_z4

 

[luka]

Love the style, but LP did nothing for me. I'M SO CONFLICTED

ex troopers actually plays nothing like LP. it's all about fast lockon/boost/juggle combat.

edit: new banner is awesome

 

[perorist]

edit: new banner is awesome

It's great because Julie's ass isn't covered by the logo anymore (￣ー&#65507

 

[Lapidus' Beard]

Played the PS3 demo this weekend. Maybe I'll import it if it is not announced for localisation later next year.

 

[luka]

It's great because Julie's ass isn't covered by the logo anymore (￣ー&#65507

you're not helping me convince myself that's not why i like it

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Oh, nice one! Had no idea we'd be getting an OT

I'm frothing at the mouth for this, really can't wait. Online has real potential too. Going with the PS3 version, although I had thought about the 3DS one for quite a while.

 

[Parakeetman]

Im considering picking this up just to see the design aspects of the title. And at least the price tag isnt in the 7k range for the PS3 version.

 

[donkey show]

Got the PS3 Asian version and will more than likely be coming late next week or early December. Very hyped, especially since I enjoyed the demo a lot.