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[Stuart444]

Because I somehow got it in my head that the acronym was SOA -- it's fixed now!

Haha, that wasn't aimed at you btw, I just see a lot of people mention it randomly. Even on Reddit's r/SwordArtOnline and I got curious.

 

[Einbroch]

I watched a few gameplay videos posted in this thread, and while it looks fun, I simply cannot forgive the translation. There are sentences that don't even make sense. I can forgive some Engrish. I can forgive typos. I can't forgive not understanding what the heck I'm reading.

I'll wait for a sale, but for those without these hiccups, I hope you enjoy it! It does look a good time.

 

[Schobeleth]

Ha, ha, LKS was a very extreme example, that's true. I have yet to play a game with worse framerate problems on a console.

I think I got too focused on the textures and such. i just hoped it would've been a bit prettier

 

[kayos90]

I have more problems with the diversity in soundtrack than the visuals.

 

[Mr_Kuschels]

Oh, man, I'm really bummed. Just watched that video and that's... abysmal localization. Jeez. I was looking forward to this.

I'd still rather have a translation like that, than none whatsoever.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Destructoid said that the game is short at the end of the review... *checks 80hr save file with neither arc completed*

From Destructoid's review:

You'll need that excitement if you want to make it through the roughly 50+ hour tale, because there's lots of grinding involved as you complete typical MMO kill quests to unlock floors and make your way to the end.

There's also a New Game+ to keep you going -- so if you're looking for a lengthy RPG, this is it.

 

[Ohnonono]

From Destructoid's review:

lol, thanks was about to link this.

 

[kaiyo]

Couldn't you just use the web store to initiate the download? I remember doing that before

Yes it does if you're a PS+ member (who has a PSV and isn't a PS+ member?)
"Content will start downloading after your PS Vita is turned on. PlayStation®Plus members can also set their PS Vita to automatically check for updates and pending downloads."

Thought wonder when it checks for updates and pending downloads.

 

[Abelian75]

I'd still rather have a translation like that, than none whatsoever.

No argument there, but it would definitely significantly impact my enjoyment of the game, personally.

 

[names2hard4you]

But what about this at the bottom of their review? Now I'm confused but w.e LOL

7/10 Good: A solid game that definitely has an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun. Check out more reviews or the Destructoid score guide.

 

[Ohnonono]

But what about this at the bottom of their review? Now I'm confused but w.e LOL

Yeah that is a bit inconsistent. He gets it right in the body of the review though.

 

[Mr_Kuschels]

No argument there, but it would definitely significantly impact my enjoyment of the game, personally.

You're totally right with that tho. The cats think alike

 

[Mrcapcom]

Sooo forget the reviews and still buy?

 

[names2hard4you]

That's what I was talking about LOL. I did see the 50+hour mention which is correct for even Aincrad alone. But then at the end he goes and says that it's short... Ahaha.

 

[darkwing]

Sooo forget the reviews and still buy?

already had impressions/reviews from the Asian version, this is basically the same game

yup, still a buy for me, besides the reviews don't mention the localization issues (lol)

 

[Hasemo]

That's what I was talking about LOL. I did see the 50+hour mention which is correct for even Aincrad alone. But then at the end he goes and says that it's short... Ahaha.

Isn't that the score explanation unrelated to the reviewed game? Like "7/10 games are...". It's a quite common practice afaik.

 

[ramyeon]

Isn't that the score explanation unrelated to the reviewed game? Like "7/10 games are...". It's a quite common practice afaik.

Yeah, it's just a generic blurb for games with a score of 7.

 

[names2hard4you]

Isn't that the score explanation unrelated to the reviewed game? Like "7/10 games are...". It's a quite common practice afaik.

Wouldn't know since I don't visit review websites these days LOL. If it is so, then sure, it makes sense.

 

[Mrcapcom]

already had impressions/reviews from the Asian version, this is basically the same game

yup, still a buy for me, besides the reviews don't mention the localization issues (lol)

I think i can live with the localization issues. As long as its Krito Asuna Fanservice and good battling/ Grinding for weapons etc im down

 

[Basileus777]

I just want to know how widespread the poor localization is. Is basically every line awkward and poorly communicated? Does it read like some marching translated garbled mess? Or is it just a a mistake every now and then.

 

[ramyeon]

I just want to know how widespread the poor localization is. Is basically every line awkward and poorly communicated? Or is it just a a mistake every now and then.

Not every line but it is pretty often judging from BlueMaxima's video. Did you watch that? It should give you a pretty good idea within the first 10 minutes or so.

 

[Ryuukan]

Game is up via search on vita

Edit: there is also a costume pack too

 

[names2hard4you]

Get loose my fellow friends. Go out in the wild and enjoy the game

 

[Ryuukan]

Costume DLC:

- Wedding Dress
- Dress Shirt (White)
- Nightie (Pink)
- School Swimsuit (Blue)

 

[fedexpeon]

Is this out yet?
Oh man...so many JRPG this upcoming month!
To play ToX2 or SOA today ><

 

[Ryuukan]

70 mins left on the download, rip

 

[kayos90]

70 mins left on the download, rip

See you on the other side my friend. See you on the other side. We're going to play this together right Ryuukan? RIGHT?!

 

[Nemesis311]

and it's OUT!!!!

 

[darkwing]

Game is up via search on vita

Edit: there is also a costume pack too

thanks!

 

[Zero2kz]

Ugh. I can't decide between this or Xillia 2...I will probably just end up getting both

 

[Liferebooted]

Link Start!
Just got it off vita's search. 45 minute dl on my crappy timewarner =\

 

[Ryuukan]

See you on the other side my friend. See you on the other side. We're going to play this together right Ryuukan? RIGHT?!

how???

 

[Piercedveil]

Downloading right now. 45 mins to go D:

 

[naeS]

50 minutes of download, 3 hours of work, come on!!!!

Thanks for the heads up Ryuukan.

 

[maouvin]

Game is up via search on vita

Edit: there is also a costume pack too

Up via search on webstore too (had to search for "Hollow". "Sword Art" gave me nothing).
Bought and hoping for the remote download thing to work.

 

[-NeoTB1-]

Yay! Downloading now.

 

[Doombear]

Yup! Thanks for the heads up, Ryuukan. 80 minutes left on the download, and about 90 minutes until lunch break =)

I was wondering, as I started being unable to even get to the SEN games page at all about 15-20 minutes ago.

 

[Ryuukan]

psn store weblink

 

[kayos90]

how???

Ad hoc?

 

[Stuart444]

Have fun everyone!

 

[insignia16]

22 minutes left until DL complete. Thank goodness I have 50up/25down :]

 

[Ohnonono]

Now the long wait till I am off work and the kid is in bed... 8pm EST... come to me.

 

[Silvawuff]

Thanks for the link, it's not showing up on search yet. Downloading!

Now off to work... *grumbles*

 

[Tagg9]

I assume there's no PS+ discount on the game? Should I just grab it now?

 

[darkwing]

I assume there's no PS+ discount on the game? Should I just grab it now?

yup

 

[naeS]

22 minutes left until DL complete. Thank goodness I have 50up/25down :]

You mean 50down/25 up right? That is a crazy up speed if true.

I'm on a 100Mbps down connection now but only getting 10Mbps speeds....wut.

 

[Mendrox]

You mean 50down/25 up right? That is a crazy up speed if true.

I'm on a 100Mbps down connection now but only getting 10Mbps speeds....wut.

100down/50up here (<3 Germany)

But I have to wait a bit more pls don't say how good the game is... (</3 Germany)

 

[insignia16]

You mean 50down/25 up right? That is a crazy up speed if true.

I'm on a 100Mbps down connection now but only getting 10Mbps speeds....wut.

Oh wow, yeah that's what I meant. I tend to overlook my sentences when I'm hyped for something

 

[Liferebooted]

I have timewarner so I'm only 20down/1up and it doesn't really seem to matter with psn. I only have 22 minutes left.

 

[darkwing]

crazy, I have third world speeds, 4 hours left