I was expecting Edge to give Xillia a 5. I'm even more hype that Edge gave the game a 7.
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I was expecting Edge to give Xillia a 5. I'm even more hype that Edge gave the game a 7.
Wow, that's pretty shit.
This is what the Japanese version looks like, which leaves me utterly dismayed for the English version.
Reverse cover:
Instruction manual is full-colour and it's pretty freaking huge.
Sigh. At least we're getting it, I guess.
This is fucking stupid , and they are using the eco friendly excuse in top of that.
I mean come on, they could use recycled paper or something like that.
I hate in-game manual i don't like reading a freaking manual on my TV screen especially if it's from a RPG games with 40 pages -_-
I mean come on, they could use recycled paper or something like that.
I hate in-game manual i don't like reading a freaking manual on my TV screen especially if it's from a RPG games with 40 pages -_-
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I almost forgot that the game had an in-game manual in the form of a text tutorial menu (ie: AC is for this, so and so attacks like this) as a menu option, lol. I never read it.
I guess that's their rationalization about it. Also, the game gives tutorials on a lot of things.
I guess that's their rationalization about it. Also, the game gives tutorials on a lot of things.
Reverse cover:
Yeah, that was nice. I wondered what they would do with that for the Western version, but I'd never have guessed they'd print some kind of manual on it. lol
man that would look so amazing for a steelbook
If you get the Collectors Edition, you'll spend an obscene amount of money to get additional goodies. After unboxing the game, you might open the other stuff if they're sealed or you'll keep them wrapped for value. If you unwrap the Figure/CD/Artbook you'll enjoy them for about an hour before you put them back in their box and never give them a second thought ever again. One day you'll wake up and realize you're surrounded by piles and piles of dumb collectors edition shit that you keep around because "they're worth something" but realistically you'll never actually sell them.
That is, if you're anything like me =P
or
Ready to print that area.
As for the inside im messing around a bit with this one.
Since IDK if its a big spoiler I'll leave it like this.
RPGCrazied
Member
Haha, inside cover art is the manual. Never seen that before. I guess thats one way to save money on paper. I guess the artbook is a little thicker to put inside the case? I'm curious to see the CE case, but I guess it will be the same.
I'm intrigued by the description of the battle system. Is it somewhat similar to what Project X Zone does?
I tend to ignore JRPGs that don't have traditional turn-based combat, but I may make an exception if someone convinces me that the battle system in this one is really worthwhile.
I tend to ignore JRPGs that don't have traditional turn-based combat, but I may make an exception if someone convinces me that the battle system in this one is really worthwhile.
Nothing similar to PXZ it plays sorta like a beat em up tbh with some neat things.
Well that sounds even better I guess.
It is better as you are more in control of the actions you can also use the magic system which here its called artes. You can give orders to your partners as well as set their behaviors to be more artes based, more physical attack based among other things. Its not the most complex game (Pretty easy to pick up and play) but it does has a depth to it and its pretty fun to play.
dakkumauji
Member
*snickers*
Wow, that's pretty shit.
This is what the Japanese version looks like, which leaves me utterly dismayed for the English version.
Reverse cover:
Instruction manual is full-colour and it's pretty freaking huge.
I'm still sad my Asian reprint copy doesn't have that reverse cover.
DangerMouse
Member
That would be damned nice, I'd buy those too. Already got Xillia and Dragon's Crown pre-ordered, the wait's getting rough since we're getting closer!
cleveridea
Member
glad I got my new PS3 now, preordered this CE online and the dragon dogma at local store
cleveridea
Member
Is it likely they will bring over the costume codes so North America can buy them? (Presumably Europe also if america)
DR2K
Banned
Man fuck the environment, I want a prettier box art!
This is pretty damn cheap of them.
dakkumauji
Member
Which ones?
The ones that are included with all first print copies (Stahn and Cless), probably not.
The anime tie-in ones (Idolmaster, Star Driver) probably not as well.
The rest, probably will. And it'll probably be silly expensive again.
I'm pretty sure if they kept the inside/reversible cover, Tales fans will still complain at seeing all the Tales games the West never got lol
As for the manual, I don't mind. Kinda sucks for the people that wanted it I guess.
I wonder if iM@S costumes will be left out again. Even though it's Namco owned, is there something with the music rights? It's not like they used vocals iirc.
As for the manual, I don't mind. Kinda sucks for the people that wanted it I guess.
I wonder if iM@S costumes will be left out again. Even though it's Namco owned, is there something with the music rights? It's not like they used vocals iirc.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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Manual news is no surprise considering that Abyss 3D's manual was 7 black and white pages and then a little note telling you to download the rest online.
cleveridea
Member
Looks like Star Driver may come over to America:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...-xillia-adds-star-driver-downloadable-content
The Western game industry is gradually phasing out manuals.
In Japan, Vita games have physical manuals. In North America and Europe, all Vita game boxes are 90% empty space, just that game card and absolutely nothing else.
I expect that the PS4 and Xbox One will follow the same pattern.
I personally don't really care about manuals, but it's still annoying that Japan gets more shit than we do in their retail games.
In Japan, Vita games have physical manuals. In North America and Europe, all Vita game boxes are 90% empty space, just that game card and absolutely nothing else.
I expect that the PS4 and Xbox One will follow the same pattern.
I personally don't really care about manuals, but it's still annoying that Japan gets more shit than we do in their retail games.
Nah, it's the same with the Japanese versions too. If you're lucky you'll get a sheet with the controls printed on.
dakkumauji
Member
We didn't get the .hack/GU costume for Asbel in Graces f even though Namco Bandai licensed the anime and released the PS2 games.
Nor did we get the Code Geass outfits for Graces f either, even though Bandai licensed the anime as well.
There's also a small problem that the Bandai's NA anime division is basically dead since this year. It also looks like Aniplex currently holds the Star Driver anime license.
I mean I would love to see the costumes, but I doubt they'll ever come.
I guess it depends on the game but Senran Kagura has a really nice, beefy manual with lots of artwork.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Anyones copy from newegg ship yet?
RPGCrazied
Member
People will still spend that. The only person that gets costumes in game is Jude and Millia I think. The rest are DLC, like school or beach.
dakkumauji
Member
So as I mentioned yesterday, I have a CE coming from Gamestop as well as EBGames.ca. I was supposed to cancel my Gamestop.com order, forgot, and now apparently it's too late to do so. I emailed them, they said they can't cancel my order since it's been packaged, and to either return it to them or to a local store which I can't do apparently, since you can only return US Gamestop items to a US Gamestop store, and I live in Canada. Not only that if I were to accept the package I'd have to pay the usual UPS brokerage charges, which is likely around an additional $30 or so. ~_~
I emailed them to see if I can simply update my Delivery Options under the UPS site [when I receive my tracking number] and "Return to Sender". That should, hopefully, return it to the Gamestop.com store and enable a refund. At least, that's the hope.
On the other site, my EBGames.ca order shipped so it appears as though I'll have two of them soon enough. *sigh*
I emailed them to see if I can simply update my Delivery Options under the UPS site [when I receive my tracking number] and "Return to Sender". That should, hopefully, return it to the Gamestop.com store and enable a refund. At least, that's the hope.
On the other site, my EBGames.ca order shipped so it appears as though I'll have two of them soon enough. *sigh*
Not sure if I'm allowed to post because the game isn't out yet, but there is already an LP started for Jude Side (yes, in English)
Jude and Alvin get 1, Milla gets 2.
Jude and Alvin get 1, Milla gets 2.
Sviatoslav
Member
OMG at that "manual". Scamco gonna scam.
Could you send a PM to me for the LP?
Don't think it's violating any NeoGAF rules. Though the guy posting videos will probably get banned from youtube.
LINK THE VIDEOS BRO (or PM them to me!)
Oh, so it would have been ok to post that. *noted*
a game is usually $60
You get a Milla figure, a mini-soundtrack, and an artbook. I'd say that's worth $40.
also when I say I can't post things I usually tweet. look there next time, lol
a game is usually $60
You get a Milla figure, a mini-soundtrack, and an artbook. I'd say that's worth $40.
RPGCrazied
Member
The first tales of game with not many costumes attainable within the game? Sometimes I hate DLC even exist. I want to earn this stuff in game.
One of the reasons I love tales of games, the costumes.iAmMaximus
Member
When's the embargo lifted for this?