flatearthpandas
Member
That is a disappointingly long wait for a game that is already out in other English speaking regions.
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Steins;Gate |OT| Name Subject to Change
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WhirlwindMonk
Banned
Good to know. As much as I want the LE, I'm not sure I can justify $80 for it, especially since I already have the PC LE.
Well, now you know how many people felt when SMT IV got delayed for over a year here in Europe. But yes, it sucks.
Basileus777
Member
My credit/debit card companies don't seem to like Rice Digital, everything gets denied.
Annoying we have to import the NA LE, but I'm gonna grab the PS3 one this time. Gonna support the NA release.
My CC thought it was fraud when I imported the UK version months back but I called my CC company and everything was fine. But yea, it's annoying.
My CC thought it was fraud when I imported the UK version months back but I called my CC company and everything was fine. But yea, it's annoying.
YianGaruga
Banned
My CC even blocked game.co.uk when I bought Steins;Gate from them. Sounds like the organization is behind it.
But yeah, calling them usually fixes these things.
I'm guessing it saves them money.
Finished the game with all endings and absolutely loved it.
Chapter 8 was so sad. I had to take a break afterwards. In general there were several scenes that made me really cry. But a lot of funny and cute scenes as well. What an amazing game.
Now if only I could switch world lines to experience it fresh again without my current memories.
Chapter 8 was so sad. I had to take a break afterwards. In general there were several scenes that made me really cry. But a lot of funny and cute scenes as well. What an amazing game.
Now if only I could switch world lines to experience it fresh again without my current memories.
YianGaruga
Banned
Why is "importing" such a big deal when it's with free shipping? As far as I know you don't have to pay customs at that price either.
Well yeah, I'm sure it saves them money. From Rice's perspective, this is no doubt great for them. This seems like a stupid decision more on PQubes part though. Anyone that would've imported the UK version probably already did it, and the rest would've been waiting so they don't have to import. This is basically just a second round of the UK version that you have to wait 2 months for as far as I can tell.
Importing isn't really that big of a deal, and I did import the UK version already. Still though, ordering from somewhere domestically with tracking and paying with your own currency is far nicer. I'm more just questioning their decision to do this.
I'll probably get the regular edition off amazon if it goes up just to support the NA release.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
can you disable the voices? I will pick up the LE if you can.
What is wrong with you
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I generally dislike japanese voice acting, and these characters already have established voices in my head. I would rather hear nothing than something other than the established
calc84maniac
Member
The waiting. No tracking. Unable to use credit from Amazon or GameStop or make use of Best Buy's GCU for discounts. The fear of something happening to it while making it to the US, like getting lost. The fear of another port strike DO YOU REMEMBER HOW LONG THAT LASTED & DELAYED SHIPMENTS, WHAT IF SOMETHING LIKE THAT HAPPENS AGAIN?!?
Okay maybe not that last one...
Granted, free shipping is nice of them. But the contents just don't warrant double the price for me, especially with my tight budget.
Nightcrown
Member
That's waaay to far away. In August I already have Amnesia and other stuff to buy so I guess I'll have to skip this one unless I miss out on the physical release of Amnesia, in that case I'll pick up Steins Gate.
Amnesia is digital only, Norn9 and Code: Realize are physical. Also, ew, don't skip S;G for Amnesia.
But then you'll never hear tutturu!
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
The Handsome Llama
Banned
Watched the anime, absolutely loved it. Can't wait for this.
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015 is on Steam too.One will be on Steam, the other won't. ¯\_(ツ_/¯
Why did you have to remind me about that? I'm broke, I can't afford more games.
Nightcrown
Member
Idea Factory was teasing a limited physical release for Amnesia last week on their email newsletter. S;G is more expensive and I can find it without trouble while Amnesia will be rare if Idea Factory is indeed making a limited physical release.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
It's a LE box without an actual game in it.
http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=f8ac755b49c7e81b1f62230db&id=de9d6e076f&e=2752f28631
Nightcrown jinxed the announcement.
Nightcrown
Member
Guess I'll be getting Steins Gate after all since the Amnesia LE doesn't come with the actual game xD
Big Papa Husker
Member
Then just do like I did and order the European version. They work on US consoles.
E_Darkness
Member
I'm considering buy the PS3 edition. I liked the game enough (so far, still chapter 8, doubt I won't stop liking it) and I missed out the first time because I didn't know.
Also, didn't S;G get an NA PC release? I'm just curious as to why that never turn up on Steam or any of the other digital PC stores.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Contract bull pretty much.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
At least we finally got the date. I'll actually probably pick up the PS3 version in August as well!
Chapter 8 is actually boring the hell out of me, so tired of playing a dating sim.
cj_iwakura
Member
Will the US version fix the word wrapping?
If we get a patch before August, I'll tell you.
You're not and you never did, clearly.
cj_iwakura
Member
I'll wait and see. If not, I'm sticking to PC.
Wait, you're playing Hiyoku Renri no Darling, the dating sim spin-off of Steins;Gate?
calc84maniac
Member
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What youre referring to as a dating sim, is in fact, a bishōjo game, or as Ive recently taken to calling it, a gal game.
And chapter 10 is done. Looks like I need yo start over for another ending and True end.
I hope the last 2 endings will pick up some steam, the story in general crawled to a halt. We lept through time, cried a bit and erased people's futures. Some tiny hits were dropped here and there and then we end with Mayu's ending. I assume this is the timeline where WW3 happens, quite a short term happiness.
There are clearly things that happened prior to the start of the game. Kirusu's murder that feels like Okabe's doing. Suzuha's timemachine at the start. Flashbacks. Is there any meaning in stardust shake, or is it just a fetish. I feel like it's unlikely. Okabe's fever and his special ability. How can we get to a timeline, where everyone are happy? Let's see how it plays out.
There are clearly things that happened prior to the start of the game. Kirusu's murder that feels like Okabe's doing. Suzuha's timemachine at the start. Flashbacks. Is there any meaning in stardust shake, or is it just a fetish. I feel like it's unlikely. Okabe's fever and his special ability. How can we get to a timeline, where everyone are happy? Let's see how it plays out.
Oh, so it's more meant towards girls? Huh, never knew that. I just figured since it was about Okabe & most of the females, it was a rom-com dating sim. My bad.
calc84maniac
Member
Nah, I was spoofing a Richard Stallman copypasta. But it's technically not a dating sim because there are no simulation elements. And otome games are the ones that are targeted towards girls. Bishōjo games are targeted towards guys (because they contain bishōjo)
GodzillaDB
Member
Just placed an order for the EPK edition on PS3. I'm really thankful that Rice Digital was able to resupply their exclusive for North American fans after having missed out on the PAL copy earlier in the summer. August can't arrive soon enough and this adventure will probably serve as my "swan song" for the system in terms of new releases.
Lee Chaolan
Member
25th of August? God damn that's stupid, waiting til the end of summer for most =/
That's practically forcing me to import it now, should have just done that from the start.
That's practically forcing me to import it now, should have just done that from the start.
Infernal Monkey
Member
Curious to see how PQube will handle distribution for this in America. They've never released anything there before by themselves and certainly don't have the means to do so. Bandai Namco's US branch have previously published their stuff (poorly) like WRC, MotoGP and Ride, so maybe they'll sort something out with them again?
Lee Chaolan
Member
Alright, I did it, New EU PS3 version sold on Amazon by a seller with free prime shipping. Will be here Wednesday.
xD
xD
I am and I have, but thanks for being so patronising.
Edit for clarity: I'm just giving my impressions, I'm not saying other people shouldn't like the game. In between the bits where
I'm making each girl in turn fall in love with me
orthodoxy1095
Banned
The game isn't a dating sim. Simple fact. Calling it that is just dopey.