Support NeoGAF

[Cornbread78]

Bought to put the money where my mouth is. Didn't receive it today

#JRPGVITA never forget.

You have done well and obviously you are a truthfull and valiant soul.

Pretty dumb of them to not even use the already existing unused opening instrumental and replaced it with something even more generic.

I haven't heard the original, but it sounded pretty good and the intro wan;t half bad either.

 

[kewlmyc]

Pretty dumb of them to not even use the already existing unused opening instrumental and replaced it with something even more generic.

Probably couldn't even get the rights to that.

 

[Alucrid]

kinda peeved that my copy from the bandai namco store was delayed, but i guess it's somewhat fitting

 

[Sagitario]

kinda peeved that my copy from the bandai namco store was delayed, but i guess it's somewhat fitting

Just got the mail. I don't mind cause I won't be playing it this year anyway.

 

[TRI Mike]

I want a retail copy but Gamestop won't accept my credit card in their online store (I'm in Venezuela)

 

[orthodoxy1095]

I want a retail copy but Gamestop won't accept my credit card in their online store (I'm in Venezuela)

Does the Bandai Namco store only ship to USA locations?

 

[namDa65]

So Eb Games in Waterloo only had preorders shipped to them. I said eff it and just bought a digital copy just to support #jrpgvita

 

[Valkyri von Thanatos]

Maybe the first tutorial battle is different for some reason, but it seems like the US version of the game does not work with custom soundtracks. Definitely disappointing, can anyone who is further verify with me? Otherwise the game looks promising from the start.

 

[Ryuukan]

$30 season pass is up

Spoiler

lmao

 

[kewlmyc]

$30 season pass is up

Spoiler

lmao

"A Bundle of in-game boosts for extra Grade points, level increases and Gald."

That's hilarious. Why the hell do you need a season pass for that? It's just boosts for people too lazy to level up themselves.

 

[Cornbread78]

Wow, controls are pretty smooth and the subtitles are timed, very happy!

 

[nampad]

November is already killing my wallet but I just got some balance on my account for the EU release. Got to support #JRPGVITA

 

[Valkyri von Thanatos]

$30 season pass is up

Spoiler

lmao

Edit: (accidentally posted my reply inside of the quote up top, heh)

Really, all I can do is laugh. I'm glad there is nothing of real value being lost by not buying it, but who is this even for? Why call it a season pass and sell it for nearly the game's price? I'm glad it is very easy to ignore. Selling costumes 15$ per pack is a little bit more annoying though. At least this game has some costumes unlockable in the game proper or so I've heard. I don't mind the pre-order bonus costume, since I hope it gives people enough incentive to support the game proper, but I hope Namco measure this game in terms of the actual game's commercial success, not the additional DLC.

Wow, controls are pretty smooth and the subtitles are timed, very happy!

Yeah, it seems great! I want to play it more, but I really have too much work to do (amusingly most of it is homework for my college Japanese class). I can't decide whether I'd like to stick to the traditional Tales of controls or use the D-pad for 2D movement. It seemed difficult to get used to, but with more time I might acclimate.

 

[Bladenic]

Finished up the first dungeon and town, onward I go. So far so good. I will say back and front stepping feel incredibly sluggish, maybe some skills later on will make it better.

 

[JadedWriter]

Preordered online but when I went to gamestop to pickup advanced warfare I asked the cashier if he had any in stock and he didn't even know what the hell the game was. Why does kunzite look like he has a second transformation frieza head?

 

[Valkyri von Thanatos]

I really do not want to be pushy, but could anyone who has music on their Vita verify that the game doesn't have support for custom soundtracks? I tried it out in the first battle, but I'm not sure whether that means the game just doesn't have support for the feature, or whether it unlocks it behind the scenes at some point. I've heard the Japanese version has custom soundtracks, so I don't know why the US version wouldn't, which is why I want to be absolutely sure. I can't test right now, so could someone help me out please?

Edit:

Preordered online but when I went to gamestop to pickup advanced warfare I asked the cashier if he had any in stock and he didn't even know what the hell the game was. Why does kunzite look like he has a second transformation frieza head?

The employee I talked to seemed to know what it was, but in a way that made it clear he was just keeping up on his job. As for the character design of Kunzite, they might be there to show something that I won't say because it might be considered a character spoiler.

 

[nikos]

Think I'm done with GameStop.

Had the game preordered and got the open box special. What's the point of preordering if I'm going to be given a shelf copy? I would understand if I hadn't preordered my own copy, even though this practice is still ridiculous. The case wasn't even on the shelf, it was in the back. Why open it to put it in the back? Ugh.

 

[twisted h3art]

I really do not want to be pushy, but could anyone who has music on their Vita verify that the game doesn't have support for custom soundtracks? I tried it out in the first battle, but I'm not sure whether that means the game just doesn't have support for the feature, or whether it unlocks it behind the scenes at some point. I've heard the Japanese version has custom soundtracks, so I don't know why the US version wouldn't, which is why I want to be absolutely sure. I can't test right now, so could someone help me out please?

I couldn't get it to work it just pauses the music when I go back to the game and there isn't a option in the game opinions.

 

[JadedWriter]

I really do not want to be pushy, but could anyone who has music on their Vita verify that the game doesn't have support for custom soundtracks? I tried it out in the first battle, but I'm not sure whether that means the game just doesn't have support for the feature, or whether it unlocks it behind the scenes at some point. I've heard the Japanese version has custom soundtracks, so I don't know why the US version wouldn't, which is why I want to be absolutely sure. I can't test right now, so could someone help me out please?

Edit:


The employee I talked to seemed to know what it was, but in a way that made it clear he was just keeping up on his job. As for the character design of Kunzite, they might be there to show something that I won't say because it might be considered a character spoiler.

Thanks for addressing that. I just find that sort of thing funny and some of the employees are just there to cash a check and know nothing about gaming. Can't wait for my copy to come.

 

[Pics_nao]

$30 season pass is up

Spoiler

lmao

Doesn't even include the costumes. Why fucking bother?

 

[Omegabalmung9]

Think I'm done with GameStop.

Preordered online for in-store pickup, guy gave me the open box special. What's the point of preordering if I'm going to be given a shelf copy. I would understand if I hadn't preordered my own copy, even though this practice is still ridiculous. The case wasn't even on the shelf, it was in the back. Why open it to put it in the back? Ugh.

Yeah that's messed up. I can understand if you didn't preorder it but since you preordered the game, it should still be wrapped up.I haven't shopped at a gamestop store since I got the gamers card from best buy and if it's a game that I can only get at gamestop, I'll just order it online and have it shipped to me.

Anyways I wont get mines till tomorrow

 

[leatherhat]

I think Ill pick this up with Targets buy one get one, assuming they actually have it in stock.

 

[Valkyri von Thanatos]

I couldn't get it to work it just pauses the music when I go back to the game and there isn't a option in the game opinions.

Thanks. That sucks, considering apparently the Japanese version allows it. I'm not too broken up about it, but I just don't see why it isn't included. I bet someone just forgot to flip a switch on the new US build. *sigh*

 

[orthodoxy1095]

$30 season pass is up

Spoiler

lmao

I wouldn't mind a season pass for costumes and that nonsense, but the gald/boosts are so useless.

$16 for the beach outfits is honestly more irritating. Look at Buzz Lightyear in the back! I need him!

 

[Omegabalmung9]

I think Ill pick this up with Targets buy one get one, assuming they actually have it in stock.

Gamestop exclusive

 

[nikos]

Yeah that's messed up. I can understand if you didn't preorder it but since you preordered the game, it should still be wrapped up.I haven't shopped at a gamestop store since I got the gamers card from best buy and if it's a game that I can only get at gamestop, I'll just order it online and have it shipped to me.

Anyways I wont get mines till tomorrow

I thought the same thing. Online only for exclusive/niche titles now. Everything else, GCU at Best Buy.

I think Ill pick this up with Targets buy one get one, assuming they actually have it in stock.

It's GameStop exclusive. :/

 

[leatherhat]

Gamestop exclusive

That's what I get for posting before finishing the OP. Why would they do something like that?

 

[Datschge]

Probably couldn't even get the rights to that.

Yeah, that's why they put that track on a CG version pre-order DVD of the DS game. /s
Then again they managed to forget the orchestral versions of Symphonia and Dawn of the new World in the HD release as well. It's obvious nobody cares.

 

[soup or man]

Just started Tales of Hearts R. Haven't played enough yet to offer a decent impression but I'm enjoying it so far!

 

[Hugstable]

How's the game and battle system so far? Trying to decide right now whether I'm gonna buy and play Valkyria Chronicles on PC (even though I have played it before long ago) or Tales Of Hearts. How's the story im this compared to other Tales games?

 

[Ryuukan]

Think I'm done with GameStop.

Had the game preordered and got the open box special. What's the point of preordering if I'm going to be given a shelf copy? I would understand if I hadn't preordered my own copy, even though this practice is still ridiculous. The case wasn't even on the shelf, it was in the back. Why open it to put it in the back? Ugh.

I had this happen once a few years ago and I told the guy off that it was used since it was open and they at least gave me the used price

 

[orthodoxy1095]

How's the game and battle system so far? Trying to decide right now whether I'm gonna buy and play Valkyria Chronicles on PC (even though I have played it before long ago) or Tales Of Hearts. How's the story im this compared to other Tales games?

Game and battle system seem smooth and fun so far. Can't say much about the story yet personally. People who have played the JPN release seemed to say it's pretty good.

 

[Hours Left]

Just got my copy!

I'm still playing Fantasy Life and will be for quite a while, so I don't know how soon I'll be playing this, but I'm very happy to see it released in NA and I hope more portable Tales games will follow suit.

 

[namDa65]

Game needs more fanfare. Im downloading as we speak and I hope for more impressions.

 

[Eusis]

Probably couldn't even get the rights to that.

Yeah, sometimes the blame falls fully on the rights holders, not the publisher. Though it could still have been a bum deal that they could've worked out better in advance, but hindsight is 20/20 and all that.

 

[Muffin Awesome]

Just picked up my copy, may or may not get to play it tonight! I really want to get rid of my Vita, but I keep buying games for it.

Even after that weird last sentence, I am super psyched for this.

 

[flohen95]

Will get the game once it's out in stores on Friday. If I find it in stores that is. I was originally planning on buying Freedom Wars first, but after not having been able to find it in any of the stores nearby throught the week after it's release (stores that had stuff like Hyperdimension Neptunia PP, Akiba's Trip and Danganronpa in stock, mind you), I'm skipping it in favour of Tales. Looking forward to it.

 

[Bladenic]

I wouldn't mind a season pass for costumes and that nonsense, but the gald/boosts are so useless.

$16 for the beach outfits is honestly more irritating. Look at Buzz Lightyear in the back! I need him!

I think there's a swimsuit set in game too. So there's that.

 

[Cornbread78]

Will get the game once it's out in stores on Friday. If I find it in stores that is. I was originally planning on buying Freedom Wars first, but after not having been able to find it in any of the stores nearby throught the week after it's release (stores that had stuff like Hyperdimension Neptunia PP, Akiba's Trip and Danganronpa in stock, mind you), I'm skipping it in favour of Tales. Looking forward to it.

Welcome to the party brotha, enjoy it!

 

[CielTynave]

Well, decided to ditch the Bamco store order and just got it digitally, got about an hour to kill now before it finishes downloading. Glad I have tomorrow off work so I can get a good ways into this.

 

[Ogawa-san]

I wouldn't mind a season pass for costumes and that nonsense, but the gald/boosts are so useless.

$16 for the beach outfits is honestly more irritating. Look at Buzz Lightyear in the back! I need him!

$3 for a swimsuit doesn't piss me off as much, after all they know where the cash cows are. What does however is how it's probably like Xillia, with a costume option ingame that's pretty much just for DLC since you can barely get any otherwise.

 

[Protag]

Man the menu interfaces and designs please my eyes.

Love the Soma design

And i really like the mechanic as well, and the sub mechanic that lets us create new Soma instead of buying new weapons from a shop.

 

[Shadownet]

Wait, if you preordered from GameStop you get a special box?

 

[Ryuukan]

Wait, if you preordered from GameStop you get a special box?

Yes, one made of plastic instead of jpeg

 

[oni_saru]

Bandai Namco seems to have the preorder DLC on the store page.

Ah cool! I missed that!

 

[UberTag]

$30 season pass is up

Spoiler

lmao

Just what I always wanted... a "season pass" that breaks the game's difficulty balance for me and makes it super-easy and boring.
How could I possibly pass this up? I'll take 3.

 

[oni_saru]

Think I'm done with GameStop.

Had the game preordered and got the open box special. What's the point of preordering if I'm going to be given a shelf copy? I would understand if I hadn't preordered my own copy, even though this practice is still ridiculous. The case wasn't even on the shelf, it was in the back. Why open it to put it in the back? Ugh.

This is why i ordered from Bamco. I was worried GS would pull that shit on me.

 

[Akibared]

Me and my buddy were only ones who pre-ordered at my gamestop that makes me sad.

 

[Zippedpinhead]

Picked up my copy on lunch break. They had at least 1 other copy, but I'm not entirely sure if they had more than that. Oh well got my physical copy.

I hope that whatever metric that Namco and Sony have assigned it gets reached.

 

[CielTynave]

I really wish there was a separate volume control for voices in battle and story. I wanted the voices off during the story but it's kind of odd not having them in battle too :\