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[Seraphinianus]

they nailed everything but the character design...extremely beautiful psychedelic settings clash with effeminate jeans dude.


those crotches were made for the 3DS!

 

[Trike]

Game looks purdy. I know next to nothing about it though, even after watching the gameplay trailer. Will there be a demo on PSN or Xbox Live?

When you update the OP can you give a brief description of the gameplay? Also you put "angles" twice instead of angels.

 

[Zero-Crescent]

I'm guessing that, for full effect, you need to look at the screens with the right... soundtrack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGmkM4v9AaY

 

[bone_and_sinew]

I will play this game exclusively in an altered state of mind. I want to smell the colors and feel the sounds.

 

[ZephyrFate]

This game is just ABSOLUTELY gorgeous in every way.

 

[Yoshiya]

Cannot wait for release. This, Journey and Child of Eden are my most anticipated games this year. Should be great.

 

[∀ Narayan]

I'm not digging the juxtaposition of hipsters and ancient culture.

?

They don't even look like hipsters.

This is what hipsters look like.

Anyway, the demo is genuinely addicting. Once you really figure the combat out, the game flows like Ninja Gaiden with a touch of Devil May Cry. For having such simple controls, it's amazing how deep the combat can be. When you start stringing combos together and intercepting attacks, you feel unstoppable. This game gives a great sense of accomplishment when you do well. Overcoming the challenging AI definitely assists in that department.

 

[Jirotrom]

this game looks so beautiful

 

[DesertEater]

So does the Japanese version has English menus?

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

This is what hipsters look like.

For some reason I am overcome by the desire to kill ten people.

 

[heyf00L]

Did y'all know that Metatron is the angel that told Carlos Santana to make music again?

 

[hateradio]

they nailed everything but the character design...extremely beautiful psychedelic settings clash with effeminate jeans dude.


those crotches were made for the 3DS!

The blonde hair is what irks me most.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

?

They don't even look like hipsters.

This is what hipsters look like.

Very helpful link. This should be mandatory reading for all GAFfers who want to criticize the appearance of another person.

 

[∀ Narayan]

So does the Japanese version has English menus?

I really hope someone over here can answer this soon. Waiting until June for the stateside release is going to suck.

 

[desu]

I really hope someone over here can answer this soon. Waiting until June for the stateside release is going to suck.

Except the menu, no english at all in the game.

Game has mandatory install of 4gb on PS3.

All the logos before booting are still there.

 

[Dash Kappei]

The blonde hair is what irks me most.

Armor boob for me.

 

[Lime]

Too bad about the main character design. This game would definitely be my cup of tea, if it weren't for such atrocious choice of style. I just can't look past it.

 

[Jack Random]

I got to try this out today in Akiba, pretty impressive. The controls are extremely simple (essentially 4 buttons for everything), but the combat system feels pretty damn deep. The difficulty seems to be coming from the Ninja Gaiden school of "the simplest enemies can kill you if you aren't paying attention."

Since it doesnt have a firm NA release date yet, i'm half tempted to pick it up in Japan and give my PS3 some region free loving.

On the other hand, my grasp of japanese is so poor that i'll essentially be missing out on the story.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I think I'm getting tired of OT's with witty phrases in them. This one seems fine with just OT at the end.

I'm gonna grab my coffee :O

 

[Hyphen]

• available on the japanese PSN and Xbox 360 Marketplace [JP title: エルシャダイ]
• features 3D and 2D parts of the game
• length is about 10-15min
• easy and normal difficulty are selectable
• two weapon types (gale and arch) are playable
• use L1, R1, X, and Square to revive yourself after dying

Doesn't seem worthy of a purchase then.

 

[gembel]

10-15min is the demo ><

 

[Hyphen]

10-15min is the demo ><

Oh yeah, my bad. Count me back in then...

 

[desu]

If anyone wants to check out some samples from the soundtrack, go here: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/music/sem/page/elshaddai/ . They unlocked them all now.

 

[LiK]

I WANT THIS GAME (US version) NAO.

 

[∀ Narayan]

Armor boob for me.

Fuck that shit. Boob armor = BEST ARMOR!

If anyone wants to check out some samples from the soundtrack, go here: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/music/sem/page/elshaddai/ . They unlocked them all now.

YESYESYES! My copy (soundtrack) is coming in very soon. CAN'T WAIT! This will probably be my soundtrack of the year.

Too bad about the main character design. This game would definitely be my cup of tea, if it weren't for such atrocious choice of style. I just can't look past it.

Sucks to be you!

 

[jetsetfluken]

Going to be a gem of this gen.

My order shipped along with the artbook, cant wait. I figured to just get the JP version since I am not waiting til June with the English HK version, US ver would probably be out by then or around.

Edit: fuck, forgot to order the OST. Can anyone name all known merchandise/bonuses besides OST and artbook?

 

[webrunner]

In the beginning, God appointed a group of angles to watch over the world.
These angels were called Grigori. Over the ages they they became fascinated
with humans. Until succumbing to temptation they abandoned Heaven for
Earth. The Heavenly Council decided to send a great flood to stop humanity
from proceeding down this uninteded course. But a human named Enoch, who
served as scribe in Heaven, objected. The Council agreed to rescind its ruling
if Enoch could capture the renegade angles. And so begins Enoch's long quest
to save the world ... This is a tale of ancient times past; a tale that was not
permitted to be handed down through the ages ...

You think you're a cute one don't you? How can you be so obtuse. That's just not right! You need to tri harder. Maybe then you'll have a better degree of success.

 

[Zoibie]

I WANT THIS GAME (US version) NAO.

So do I! Any ETA on an English demo?

 

[∀ Narayan]

You think you're a cute one don't you? How can you be so obtuse. That's just not right! You need to tri harder. Maybe then you'll have a better degree of success.

10/10

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Want the US version bad and I hope there is an art book released as well.

 

[desu]

So do I! Any ETA on an English demo?

I think the 360 demo from the JPN marketplace is english when played with english set as console language.

Want the US version bad and I hope there is an art book released as well.

Japan has guide/artbook releases: http://elshaddai.jp/booknews.html

Also from what I heard, beating the game also unlocks artwork to be watched in a ingame gallery.

 

[∀ Narayan]

I think the 360 demo from the JPN marketplace is english when played with english set as console language.

Correct.

 

[345triangle]

You think you're a cute one don't you? How can you be so obtuse. That's just not right! You need to tri harder. Maybe then you'll have a better degree of success.

my god

it's beautiful

 

[desu]

I can also give impressions on the "The Wonders of El Shaddai" book as soon as I get it.

 

[Zoibie]

I think the 360 demo from the JPN marketplace is english when played with english set as console language.

Ah cool, thanks!

 

[sixteen-bit]

I can also give impressions on the "The Wonders of El Shaddai" book as soon as I get it.

Sweet, I'll check it out then, even though I already played the PSN one.

 

[Ezalc]

Damn this game looks amazing. Have they said about how long the game is supposed to be?

 

[desu]

Damn this game looks amazing. Have they said about how long the game is supposed to be?

I read from players that finished the game, that its about 7-10h long (easy/normal). I suppose it could take longer on the higher difficulties. Beating the game unlocks some kind of score attack mode with global leaderbords, so I guess you can invest some time here as well.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I read from players that finished the game, that its about 7-10h long (easy/normal). I suppose it could take longer on the higher difficulties. Beating the game unlocks some kind of score attack mode with global leaderbords, so I guess you can invest some time here as well.

For a game of this type, 7 to 10 hours suits me just fine.

 

[wwm0nkey]

I like how this game is 100% English if you play it on a NA console :lol

 

[LiK]

I like how this game is 100% English if you play it on a NA console :lol

The power of El Shaddai

 

[desu]

Not like it has happened quite a few times . Apparently game credits contain a list for english voice cast as well, so they are hopefully done/almost done already.

 

[jetsetfluken]

I think the 360 demo from the JPN marketplace is english when played with english set as console language.



Japan has guide/artbook releases: http://elshaddai.jp/booknews.html

Also from what I heard, beating the game also unlocks artwork to be watched in a ingame gallery.

Wait, whete can you import the 2 other artbooks? Only one is on playasia.

 

[LiK]

Wait, whete can you import the 2 other artbooks? Only one is on playasia.

Try Amazon japan or CDJapan

 

[desu]

While we're on the subject:
The Wonders of El Shaddai - Preview on Amazon.
Flowers for Lucifel - Has video preview
HEAVEN'S&#12288;GATE

The Wonders of El Shaddai can be found at most known stores for imports. The two are harder to find.

 

[Blimblim]

First video by DjMizuhara is up:
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_the_first_15_minutes_el_shaddai-10985_en.html

 

[wwm0nkey]

Really do like this game, wonder when the US marketplace will get the demo.

 

[Youta Mottenai]

First video by DjMizuhara is up:
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_the_first_15_minutes_el_shaddai-10985_en.html

Thanks Blim.
The main character design is meh (for my taste) but the rest is really beautiful.
I think it's great that the tech we have now allows a great range of artistic direction choices.

 

[User 10639]

The character design is horrible, but clearly the focus of the art direction is on the unique, surreal, beautiful environments. So I don't really care about the crap character design, or at least not enough to significantly dampen my hype for the game.

Plus it's a platformer-cum-beat 'em up. It's like they're aiming a game directly at me and my demographic for a change. Be still my beating heart.

 

[∀ Narayan]

First video by DjMizuhara is up:
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_the_first_15_minutes_el_shaddai-10985_en.html

MUST... NOT... WATCH!

Why didn't this get a simultaneous stateside release?!