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[Dio]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdxSEys36kA

I like it. New bosses, new areas, et cetera were already confirmed for Ys 8 PS4, but I like seeing it. The Ys 8 PS4 PSN demo being such a smooth 60fps makes sense 'cause the game doesn't look too much different to the Vita version, but still happy that it is.

The song in the beginning is a new song called "Riddles of the Labyrinth" - I looked, that song isn't on the OST. Sounds like it's from Sonoda.

The boss theme is "All Out Attack," a new track arranged by Singa that sounds a lot better than typical Singa stuff.

Thus, I believe there's also going to be a sizeable amount of new music, similar to how Tokyo Xanadu ex+ had an entire CD's worth of new content in the PS4 version (ex+).

Thought it was pretty funny how he ran past all the enemies to get to the boss.

Falcom Magazine issue 74 revealed some more info.

They are actually adding new characters as well to go along with the new content for Dana.

イオ（CV：悠木&#30887

ダーナの前に姿を現す、薄桃色の髪をした無邪気な少女。清楚な見た目をしているが図々しく偉そうな口調で話す こともあり、ダーナを巻き込んでトラブルを起こしてしまうことも。王都エタニアの地下聖堂に興味を示すダーナ に対し、一緒に内部を調査しようと提案するが……。


ラステル（CV：天崎滉&#24179

実直で勤勉な王都エタニアの若き衛士。幼い頃から父である衛士長ドランに憧れ、いつか立派な衛士になろうと父 の傍で衛士としての訓練に励んでいた。成長後は新人衛士として王都部隊に入隊。ダーナの護衛として働くことを 夢見て王都での任務に励むようになるが、ある出来事をきっかけにラステルの運命は思わぬ方向へと動いていく。

 

[Paltheos]

Damn, I wanted to get this on Vita but now I have no choice but PS4 if it's gonna be like that. (probably?)

No one say 'but remote play' because latency is bad enough for me.

 

[SliceSabre]

Oh welp, guess I'm not getting it on Vita like I planned. PS4 it is.

 

[The12thGripper]

Damn, I wanted to get this on Vita but now I have no choice but PS4 if it's gonna be like that. (probably?)

No one say 'but remote play' because latency is bad enough for me.

Latency should not be a problem for you if you use a direct connection. Try putting the PS4 right next to you when you try remote play.

 

[Ventara]

Guess I'll be picking this up on both Vita and PS4. Better use of money than picking up the LE anyways.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Haven't been following on Ys and was planning to get the Vita one, but after reading about the new additions, PS4 version it is.

 

[Alric]

Gonna get the LE for Vita mostly because I play most of my games on the go. I'll probably get the PS4 or Steam version down the road, most likely steam during a deal if it also has the PS4 extra content that is.

 

[chaosblade]

Latency should not be a problem for you if you use a direct connection. Try putting the PS4 right next to you when you try remote play.

I'd assume most people that would want the Vita version wouldn't be able to do that since they are going to want to play on commutes or wherever else people find time to play games in public.

Sitting in front of the TV and playing on the Vita seems kind of pointless (and is the reason I hate portable games, I never play them outside the house and always wish I could play the damn things on the TV).

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdxSEys36kA

I like it. New bosses, new areas, et cetera were already confirmed for Ys 8 PS4, but I like seeing it. The Ys 8 PS4 PSN demo being such a smooth 60fps makes sense 'cause the game doesn't look too much different to the Vita version, but still happy that it is.

The song in the beginning is a new song called "Riddles of the Labyrinth" - I looked, that song isn't on the OST. Sounds like it's from Sonoda.

The boss theme is "All Out Attack," a new track arranged by Singa that sounds a lot better than typical Singa stuff.

Thus, I believe there's also going to be a sizeable amount of new music, similar to how Tokyo Xanadu ex+ had an entire CD's worth of new content in the PS4 version (ex+).

Thought it was pretty funny how he ran past all the enemies to get to the boss.

There's a Ys 8 PSN demo????

 

[Tohsaka]

The PS4 version seems to have a significant amount of new content in general, really looking forward to the English release after playing the Japanese demo the other day.

 

[TI82]

Is it true this is coming to PC as well or was that just a rumor? If not I'll be in on PS4 because hot damn this is my jam

 

[chaosblade]

Is it true this is coming to PC as well or was that just a rumor? If not I'll be in on PS4 because hot damn this is my jam

Yes, the Steam store page is already up.

 

[GoldandBlue]

I'm assuming Steam version is the PS4 version but was that ever confirmed?

 

[Crevox]

Is this "extra content" truly exclusive to PS4 or just the new versions of the game past vita? Will PC have this content?

 

[Chesskid1]

nice, switching to the ps4 version

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Man, that's really cool that it's getting new stuff.

I'm excited for this.

 

[Tonton]

There's a Ys 8 PSN demo????

On the Japanese PSN, yes

Is this "extra content" truly exclusive to PS4 or just the new versions of the game past vita? Will PC have this content?

I don't think we have any confirmation but I'd assume the PC version is based on the PS4 one like Tokyo Xanadu, would be kinda dumb otherwise
Vita is not getting the new content

 

[chaosblade]

I'm assuming Steam version is the PS4 version but was that ever confirmed?

Is this "extra content" truly exclusive to PS4 or just the new versions of the game past vita? Will PC have this content?

I'm 99% sure they confirmed the PC version is a port of the PS4 version. Need to find where they said that though.

 

[dallow_bg]

Oh, guess I'm getting it for PS4 too.
Vita for collection, PS4 to play.

 

[Lord of Ostia]

I'm 99% sure they confirmed the PC version is a port of the PS4 version. Need to find where they said that though.

It wouldn't make much sense to port the Vita version to PC.

 

[Drkirby]

So, is this stuff fully exclusive to the PS4 version, or just new to the PS4 version? I was planning on getting the game on PC when it came out in English, but would rather not get an "Incomplete" version of the game..

 

[Corpekata]

It wouldn't make much sense to port the Vita version to PC.

Koei Tecmo: Hold my beer.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

The boss theme is "All Out Attack," a new track arranged by Singa that sounds a lot better than typical Singa stuff.

Thought it was pretty funny how he ran past all the enemies to get to the boss.

Eh, it sounds better than most Singa rock tracks. Second section of the track reminds me of Dark Beasts as Black as Night, not in a particularly cool way.

You can tell the player (and President Kondo filming behind him?) wanted a quick sneak peek for their video channels, and they haven't had too much time to get proper footage of something this new. I appreciate the effort!

 

[chaosblade]

It wouldn't make much sense to port the Vita version to PC.

You would think, but it wouldn't be the first time an inferior/incomplete version was ported to PC.

 

[Dio]

So, is this stuff fully exclusive to the PS4 version, or just new to the PS4 version? I was planning on getting the game on PC when it came out in English, but would rather not get an "Incomplete" version of the game..

New to PS4, I would assume.

If NISA was so stupid they contracted a port of the Vita version, that would be hilarious. I assume they're porting the PS4 (with all content intact) to PC.

Vita's never getting this stuff, though.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

I don't think it's out of the question for Falcom to patch the simpler additions back into the Vita version as DLC (since they probably filled the physical cart to the brim), and then for NISA to bring that over later. But it's not that likely given how Sen no Kiseki III's got Falcom busy.

 

[Wagram]

This is my big Fall game. Can't wait.

 

[Dio]

The PS4 version seems to have a significant amount of new content in general, really looking forward to the English release after playing the Japanese demo the other day.

Same. They chose a really good slice of the game to show off on PSN, I was extra excited after giving it a shot on my Pro.

 

[Dio]

Is this "extra content" truly exclusive to PS4 or just the new versions of the game past vita? Will PC have this content?

The steam page appears to have a screen of a dungeon that wasn't in the Vita version of the game. I can be reasonably certain it's PS4 now, although stupider things have happened.

 

[Alric]

The steam page appears to have a screen of a dungeon that wasn't in the Vita version of the game. I can be reasonably certain it's PS4 now, although stupider things have happened.

Yeah like the Mobile or Handheld version of games using the Console/PC trailers, and pictures in their synopsis of a game.

 

[Blobbers]

I like it

 

[BasilZero]

So, is this stuff fully exclusive to the PS4 version, or just new to the PS4 version? I was planning on getting the game on PC when it came out in English, but would rather not get an "Incomplete" version of the game..

I want to know this


I got a ps4 but rather get the game on PC but wanna know if the extra content will be on PC too ;(

Even if it is a delayed release for the extra content will be fine to me.

 

[orochi91]

Koei Tecmo: Hold my beer.

lol

 

[Shahed]

It'd be pretty stupid to release both PS4 and PC at the same time wth significant extra content on the PS4 version. They're not gonna do that

 

[TI82]

Yes, the Steam store page is already up.

Yesssss praise be based falcom

 

[p_xavier]

New songs are awesome. I didn't care much for the OST so happy to have good quality tracks.

 

[Oneself]

I couldn't be more visually boring than this. Ugh. I'll buy it because Ys is amazing but I wish it wasn't held back by the Vita version.

 

[QisTopTier]

Oh hmm neat I didn't know that Dana played like Ark Adol

I couldn't be more visually boring than this. Ugh. I'll buy it because Ys is amazing but I wish it wasn't held back by the Vita version.

Looks pleasing enough to me

 

[fushi]

The excessive amount of loading saddens me a bit. It's not unexpected, but still.

 

[jb1234]

Isn't the base game already like 40 hours? Gonna be long as hell.

 

[Dio]

Oh hmm neat I didn't know that Dana played like Ark Adol



Looks pleasing enough to me

Dana has style switching in the PS4 version, too, another new content addition.

http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/0...ystem-dana-one-biggest-additions-ps4-version/

You can switch between 'Water, Earth and Light' styles.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

The excessive amount of loading saddens me a bit. It's not unexpected, but still.

Programmers most likely have an easier time speeding up load times than changing how content streams to form the next area.

 

[Kresnik258]

First game in ages I'm gonna double-dip on (last one was... Atelier Ayesha I think?)

Vita version will be my played version but can't ignore these PS4 editions.

And yep, that music is definitely Ys music

I couldn't be more visually boring than this. Ugh. I'll buy it because Ys is amazing but I wish it wasn't held back by the Vita version.

You must be new to games from developers like Falcom. Welcome.

 

[Thoraxes]

Gonna make triple-dipping worth it.

 

[Oneself]

You must be new to games from developers like Falcom. Welcome.

Definitely not, I'm just wishing.
Actually, the PS2/PSP ports looked good for their time / platforms. This one was built around the Vita pretty much, not the PC.. I'm OK with that, it's just visually held back.

 

[Bowl0l]

Didn't know that there are exclusive content B.S. Probably will wait for it to get a 50% discount on Steam if it doesn't get the exclusive content...

 

[Dio]

Didn't know that there are exclusive content B.S. Probably will wait for it to get a 50% discount on Steam if it doesn't get the exclusive content...

There's very little chance that the PC version won't get all this.

The Vita version came out, like, several months ago.

The PS4 version was in longer development and has more stuff in it, just like Tokyo Xanadu ex+.

I really, really doubt the PC version WON'T have this stuff - although this is NISA, and Aksys is localizing Tokyo Xanadu ex+ - and they confirmed the PC version is based off of ex+ (the PS4 version.) I just want NISA to say for sure in an announcement.

 

[chaosblade]

Didn't know that there are exclusive content B.S. Probably will wait for it to get a 50% discount on Steam if it doesn't get the exclusive content...

The PC version is almost certainly based on the PS4 version, of both this and Tokyo Xanadu. It's not on Vita because of a combination of it getting cut for one reason or another (likely performance or they couldn't get it running, Falcom has said the Vita held them back), and the fact they had additional time to work on it since the PS4 versions of both games released a while after the Vita versions.

 

[Bowl0l]

Hopefully they clarify this like The Silver Case PS4 content coming over to Steam as DLC.

 

[Dio]

Eh, it sounds better than most Singa rock tracks. Second section of the track reminds me of Dark Beasts as Black as Night, not in a particularly cool way.

Oh, I didn't even notice that. It really does sound like that.