Considering how Japanese do business and their level of trust, I'm honestly surprised that some games get handed out at candy. Some publishers mhst be starving for a global audience.
(We need another VN localizer to step in!)
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Considering how Japanese do business and their level of trust, I'm honestly surprised that some games get handed out at candy. Some publishers mhst be starving for a global audience.
(We need another VN localizer to step in!)
The opening song is called 'Some song I forgot'.
No, I'm not kidding. They left that in.
At least watching the reaction on twitter is entertaining. I wonder what are the chances that E2 goes bankrupt and a legitimate company can step in and do a rescue license, or even if Primula can revoke their license and give it to someone else; I know the latter has happened with manga series, but I've never seen it happen with a game.
Kresnik258
Member
And here was me hoping for a Vita version if all went well with this release.
Not like this!
Not like this!
😂😂😂 Holy shit I can't even form a proper response to that--just incredible
As funny as this all is it's pretty depressing considering how many good things I've heard about Taisho Alice. What a waste :/
I'm glued to my twitter feed.
https://twitter.com/BishieCraft/status/862002491105398785
This is amazing.
Wowwwwww... QA, what is it?
Apparently that's the actual name of the song. Kinda ironic given the whole mess
.Apparently that's the actual name of the song. Kinda ironic given the whole mess
You know, I was kind of wondering if it was, but brushed off the idea because of the whole thing
Basileus777
Member
I think the localization looks fine.
Hahahahahahaha, fuck. What a trainwreck. I wish I knew japanese just to send a full report to the original publisher/developer.
purseowner
Member
Hahahaha.
No Steam release, $30 for the first volume only (there's four in total) AND English voices only. Oh and the menus haven't been translated.
Good God.
Even more impressive than I could possibly have imagined.
I could have sworn that some of the fans who speak Japanese tried to contact Primula a few months back, but they got no response.
The owner apparently.
Could this dub be even more amazing than Chaos Wars?? I'll need to find clips on this later...
These people are so stupid; they forgot to encrypt their download link, which means it can easily be pirated by anyone.
At least Chaos Wars has more than one voice actor.
At least Chaos Wars has more than one voice actor.
Kresnik258
Member
Amazing indeed.
(I know I know, it released two years ago, but still
It's Impey, I can't complain.
Gakuen Club just came out, and funny enough it's by the same artist as Taisho Alice. Not expecting much since it's a mobile port, but I'll probably buy it. Although I should finish Nightshade first.
Oh.
My.
God.
Amazing indeed.
(I know I know, it released two years ago, but still
Well...it'll probably be fixed for the PS4 release, right? ヽ(・ω・
ノ The Charming Empire was one of the worst games I've ever seen. Good game if you want to laugh your ass off though. Don't have much hope for GC being better.
Seeing people defend this "localization" is sad. If I pay for a product, I expect it to function properly, which in the case of visual novels in particular means that it is readable. This is not, so I don't think anyone is doing the criticism to be hateful but to warn potential buyers.
H-O-W can anyone defend them?
And to top it all off they have that misplaced ) to boot.
This makes me sad.
SouSouRocket
Member
I need a youtube link or something lol.
https://twitter.com/i/moments/862273829573468160
Everything you'll want to know (and more) is there.
Apparently some voice actors are from some band...and are completely new to voice acting. Shocking.
SouSouRocket
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Oh did you buy it? The worst thing the reviews I saw had to say was that it was short. But then Steam is terrible for reviews.
I think this wasn't about the localization itself, but about the previous delays. I know some otome fans have very low standards and think we should be grateful for anything we get, but I can't see anyone in their right mind defending this "localization".
Isn't the port by Dramatic Create? If someone actually manages to license the Fata Morgana port like the rumours say then maybe it would be easier for us to get the Taisho Alice port.
It's actually Prototype.
Oops! I must have gotten confused with Taisho Mebiusline, somehow.
Not sure how easy they are to work with. Sekai wasn't able (or probably was too cheap) to license their Grisaia port, but I think MG managed to port the vita additions to the PC version? Something they couldn't do with Ozmafia!! Or maybe that was a original publisher thing.
In any case, it would be nice if Aksys moved away from Otomate for Otome games at least once in awhile, but I'm skeptical.
Thankfully no. I've watched someone play through one of the routes - the heroine's 'brother'. Yeah, it's short. Can finish a route in two hours or so. 90% of the game's budget went into voice acting because the rest is...well calling it a disaster wouldn't be far from the truth.
Characters behave like they have a personality disorder. The heroine is dumber than a pair of bricks and the plot is so nonsensical that the game would be better off without it.
Terribly disappointing.
It seems the game was translated and some characters were voiced by the same guy. And the translation of Taisho Alice was a side project he did in his apartment: https://twitter.com/breadmasterlee/status/862306188096151552
As you can see in the last picture, the guy is already translating Episode 3.
As you can see in the last picture, the guy is already translating Episode 3.
So someone got in touch with Primula, and apparently they were clueless about what was happening and are going to investigate.
https://twitter.com/Matsuri_Kuu/status/862800920064573441
Hopefully they are able to take back the license.
Love at first sight? I guess I've read so many romances over the years that it doesn't seem that weird anymore, but I do dislike that trope.
https://twitter.com/Matsuri_Kuu/status/862800920064573441
Hopefully they are able to take back the license.
Love at first sight? I guess I've read so many romances over the years that it doesn't seem that weird anymore, but I do dislike that trope.
Wow even with grant money they couldn't produce a finished product? Sounds like maybe a grab n run, especially since Primula was in the dark about it. I hope they can give the license to someone else that will create something of quality.
MidnightRain
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Taisho x Alice Vol. 1 Now Available
If anyone wants to know all the sordid details of this mess.
Also, E2's facebook is currently MIA. I guess they got tired of deleting all of the negative comments.
If anyone wants to know all the sordid details of this mess.
Also, E2's facebook is currently MIA. I guess they got tired of deleting all of the negative comments.
Wow that was a great read... I can't believe they took down their FB page. I hope they (he) can get sued for false advertising, mis using money (I'm sure there's more to the contract in the grant?) Something Primula can do on their end...
Marmaladefire
Member
WOW What a mess I've come in to see. I'm laughing, but it's also pretty sad.
I've finally started up Code;Realize. The idea of an Arsene Lupin VN is super appealing to me after P5 (But I heard you have to do his route last? No fun)
Now I'm just too enthralled at this disaster.
I've finally started up Code;Realize. The idea of an Arsene Lupin VN is super appealing to me after P5 (But I heard you have to do his route last? No fun)
Now I'm just too enthralled at this disaster.
I'm terrible at those, but looking at the trophy list for the game (the ps3 version) could give you some inspiration!
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds OT | Bakumatzoh Ball Soup for the Soul.
I'm kidding.
Actually, the narrative structure of C:R is absolutely brilliant. Lupin's route first would have tremendously less impact unless you had experienced all others previously.
SouSouRocket
Member
Kimo-no-you betta don't!
I'm sorry I got nothin 😂
...yukata be kiddin me
OK ILL SEE MYSELF OUT
Ryzaki009
Member
Ugh but those are my favorite bits.
Is it an awkward cut off or does it end on a sensible note? I really don't want a cliffhanger for like a year.