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Resonance of Fate |OT| John Woo RPG Action and Small Racks
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slaughterking
Member
Nah, not really. :lol I kinda understood what has happened at the end of the game, but for the most part I didn't have a clue where the story is going. And why. And who all these people were. And what they were talking about.
Yeah, it's definitely confusing.
Yeah, it's definitely confusing.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
They should at least make Hrist a game first. Poor girl.
In the broadest terms, yeah, but it's presented in a completely incoherent fashion that by the time you get to the end nothing that happened feels like it mattered. They're clearly a developer that has huge problems in trying to tell a story though. This isn't even their worst.jcm said:
For all those considering whether or not to pick the game up (plus it's on sale at Amazon now), I'll point to my User Review of the game:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=24032488&postcount=196
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=24032488&postcount=196
John Rabbit
Banned
so, i'm 32 hours into this game and have spent a great deal of that time grinding in the arena/in general. i've managed to muddle out the majority of how the combat works in this game, but i have a few questions:
-whats the appropriate level to be at for the final boss(es)? even with grinding i still run into sudden jumps in difficulty (effing colossus boss)
-how does dual-wielding work? are the values between the two weapons averaged? i notice that i charge much faster with one really tricked out MG, but using 2 obviously affords me an increase in damage. i guess its a matter of my preference?
-do enemies scale with you?
thanks in advance.
-whats the appropriate level to be at for the final boss(es)? even with grinding i still run into sudden jumps in difficulty (effing colossus boss)
-how does dual-wielding work? are the values between the two weapons averaged? i notice that i charge much faster with one really tricked out MG, but using 2 obviously affords me an increase in damage. i guess its a matter of my preference?
-do enemies scale with you?
thanks in advance.
Rabbitwork said:
1) From what I remember its best to be 100+ in level when you face the bosses. The games difficulty does spike up a bit near the end. If you have been grinding then you shouldn't have a problem.
2) It averages Charge speed and charge acceleration. Personally I like to stick to one weapon.
3) No.
Just curious, as i'm seriously thinking of picking this up on sale at Amazon, but what's the save system like? I don't really have the patience anymore to have very sparse/limited save points (i think pc gaming has spoiled me alot in that respect :lol ).
Even as much as I love Persona 4, that was the biggest turnoff in the entire game for me (thank goodness for the pcsx2 emulator and save states)
Even as much as I love Persona 4, that was the biggest turnoff in the entire game for me (thank goodness for the pcsx2 emulator and save states)
nakedsushi
Member
totoro'd said:
Save system is very flexible. You can buy stations that let you save/rest and place them practically anywhere on the map. I usually keep a few handy and plop them down before I enter a dungeon.
The only bad thing I can say about the save system is that you don't get to save between plowing through a dungeon and then getting to the boss. I guess you can do a quicksave then to save progress, but it's annoying because you get booted back to the game start screen.
OT: I think my game is bugged. Whenever I try to restart + reload hero gauge, it takes all the money required, but doesn't reload my gauge at all.
demosthenes
Member
So just picked this up.
Any tips along the lines of "zomg don't miss this" or anything like that?
Any tips along the lines of "zomg don't miss this" or anything like that?
demosthenes said:
I don't think there's anything missable. Just keep up to date on the Chapter Quests (the "guild" in the game will give you quests to do each chapter. You usually have to check it twice (once before the story-mission, and once after) and there will be no surprises or unmarked quests). Do that, and you'll be fine. Also, make a note to go to Dakota Vein once it opens up mid way through the game to get a second machinegun. It'll be very helpful.
Rabbitwork said:
1) I went through the Arena to get all the Trophies, then took on Neverland, before attempting the final battle. So I was WAY overpowered. No idea really, though some people did mention there's quite a bit of endgame grinding, as typical for tri-Ace. I could see being in the 80's or 90's? A good idea would be to run through a few Arena matches (especially the ones in the 40's), and connect EXP up terminals to the Arena.
2) I'm not really sure, I think it's really up to how you wanna play.
3) Nope
totoro'd said:
You can't do what I normally consider a save. Instead, you can "suspend". That saves your game, and quits you out to the menu. When you choose "resume", it loads that save, and then deletes it.
So it works for "it's late and I want to go to bed. I'll pick up here tomorrow". It does not work for "I'm saving to make a checkpoint in case I screw up and want to reload".
John Rabbit
Banned
...i was not aware you could do this. damn.jcm said:
sadaiyappan
Member
The combat is beautiful, it's like ballet. Too bad everything else about the game sucks.
360 version is now 15.99 on Newegg. Buy GAF (and people lurking), buy!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=resonance_of_fate-_-74-163-041-_-Product
PS3 version isn't up so I'm guessing that's now sold out.
We ever get any kind of worthwhile reports on how this game sold/shipped outside of Japan?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=resonance_of_fate-_-74-163-041-_-Product
PS3 version isn't up so I'm guessing that's now sold out.
We ever get any kind of worthwhile reports on how this game sold/shipped outside of Japan?
Rpgmonkey said:
Yeah, this is as good as it gets at 16 bucks with free shipping. Nobody could go wrong. Hell, everybody in this thread attests to this game being awesome (including me) and it is. It's my favorite JRPG of the year and my favorite 360 game of the year next to Deadly Premonition. I mean it has Nolan North, Scott Menville and surprisingly enough, Charles "The voice of Mario" Martinet who I was surprised to see in the credits as
Cardinal Lagerfield
As for the whole dual wielding of weapons, personally, I tend to have at least one to two characters dual wield SMGs, and the third one either dual wielding HGs or a HG and grenades. Right now, I'm more less trying balance the levels though, high level SMG is a must especially because of full scratch rate and grenades are useful for splash damage and crowd control although I haven't touched the game in about a month or so.
And for newcomers of the game, the instruction manual is chock full of useful information and tips, among them to go train in the Arena to get used to the combat system and upgrade charge acceleration ASAP. Also, don't be afraid to die. If you die then it was because of poor strategy, so plan accordingly and always keep an eye on the number of Bezels you have left so you don't go into Condition Critical state.
Rahxephon91
Banned
Yeah, but the dungeons are kind of ugly and bare. Still never have I gotten so into the fashion of virtual characters.geebee said:
hydrophilic attack
Member
So, I recently started playing this game. I just beat chapter four. A quick question:
Some of the terminals on the world map seem to have the colour white. How are those activated? I thought the colour would show what kind of hexes you should use to activate them, but using white hexes doesn't seem to work.
Some of the terminals on the world map seem to have the colour white. How are those activated? I thought the colour would show what kind of hexes you should use to activate them, but using white hexes doesn't seem to work.
slaughterking
Member
No, you can change those terminals into whatever colour you like to activate them. White is 'neutral', though, and doesn't do anything except for creating a path to walk on.
hydrophilic attack
Member
Oh, so the terminal gets assigned a colour by the first colour hex placed over it? Thanks a bunch! I was under the impression that only certain colours could be used for certain terminals. Time to put all my red hexes into use!
nakedsushi
Member
I guess my version is bugged to my advantage. Whenever I lose (in a boss fight, etc.) when I hit "restart" (without refilling the hero gauge) it restarts me in the same exact fight, but with full health and hero gauge. Is this normal?
slaughterking
Member
Yes, if you've begun a fight with a full hero gauge (which is usually the case), you will also have a full gauge after restarting.
nakedsushi
Member
djtiesto said:
My full hero gauge recovery is totally bugged. It takes tons of money, but doesn't recover the gauge. Took me two "aaaw fffffu" tries to realize that.
hydrophilic attack
Member
wtf @ Barbarella cutscene... :lol
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
hydrophilic attack said:
That was the oddest scene I've ever seen in a video game. It was hilarious.
Augemitbutter
Member
maybe the best cutscene this year!
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Yup, doing the same today. 360 version for me. Amazon also has the PS3 version on sake for $18.99 today.P90 said:
slaughterking
Member
Yeah, absolutely. The story itself was pretty garbage, but there was a very fun, lighthearted dynamic between the main characters.dezolis said:
7+ hours in mostly due to grinding the prologue(I wanted some gun parts early), liking the game a lot though it seems so far that Zephyr is the only sharp dresser in the crew. :lol
Though that may be in part to the fact that the store only just opened up now.
Though that may be in part to the fact that the store only just opened up now.
Unknown Soldier
Member
I need to get something to fill out my Demon's Souls order to get it over $25, but I don't know if I should get the 360 or PS3 version of this game. Which one is better?
edit: Forget it, the 360 version costs $16 right now and the PS3 version costs $24, I'll just get the cheaper one. :lol
edit: Forget it, the 360 version costs $16 right now and the PS3 version costs $24, I'll just get the cheaper one. :lol
hydrophilic attack
Member
Ugh. I'm getting really tired of the arena battles. If I had known from the start what I was getting into, I probably would have skipped them. :lol
riceandbeans
Member
I need GAF's opinion.
After watching GT review, they made the game out to be pretty hardcore in the difficulty. Is the gameplay friendly to RPG noobs and those who don't like turn-based combat? Looking for a good RPG, but I'm picky when it comes to them because it's either love or hate.
After watching GT review, they made the game out to be pretty hardcore in the difficulty. Is the gameplay friendly to RPG noobs and those who don't like turn-based combat? Looking for a good RPG, but I'm picky when it comes to them because it's either love or hate.
Rahxephon91
Banned
The game is pretty much about how you set up and use your turns. If you don't like turn based combat, then I'm not sure it's for you.
I don't think the game is that hard ounce you figure out how the game works, but I'd say its a bit hardcore.
I don't think the game is that hard ounce you figure out how the game works, but I'd say its a bit hardcore.
Alright, need help with this annoying statue escort mission in Chapter 4, before you ask I don't have molotov cocktails, I do have 20 incendiary rounds. The main issue I'm having is the rocket douchebags section which is two rooms before the main boss I have a person stay back keeping the statue in place while my MG and HG shoot the shit with these guys but they just ignore my guys and stay marching toward the statue.
edit: Just beat the boss with no incendiaries or molotovs, go me. Statue lived by a slither.
edit: Just beat the boss with no incendiaries or molotovs, go me. Statue lived by a slither.