Isn't Zero also a massive game, comparable to (or even exceeding?) Second Chapter? In due time they might release Third, Zero & Blue, if the franchise remains profitable enough for them.
Trails of Cold Steel (Sen no Kiseki) getting Limited Edition
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Hikami
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You have been able to pre-order the standard edition for a while now
The LE will be up for pre-orders in about a week.
I am all over this. Pretty much any rpg XSEED helps bring stateside has my monies. I like the foreword thinking packaging with the thought of storing the sequel next year in it. Hopefully that gets a fancy limited edition too, since I have no intention on actually keeping the second on in this box because I doubt I'll even open it, since I will definitely be double dipping here.
sixteen-bit
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Based Xseed
Pellegri Testament
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Story driven, turn based combat rpgs. They are so story driven infact, that I would not suggest even taking a glance at them unless you are able to sit down and enjoy the story in a long game (since there seems to be quite a few on here that hate game stories with a passion). The combat gets better with each game, just it is not the forefront of the experience.
In other words, do you like deep character development and world building? If so this is probably a series to look into.
Zero and Ao both have ridiculously huge scripts, yes. 3rd is actually lighter on script size compared to the other games. If SC sells well, 3rd shouldn't be out of the question. Zero and Ao have some additional technical issues involved with their localization though beyond just their huge script sizes. Even if XSEED claims that they want to do those games someday, I highly doubt we'll ever see an official release of them in English.
I just updated the OP with more info from Gematsu, it is in fact an art book.
They say to preorder now...but there is no link?
http://www.xseedgames.com/news.php?id=251
They even have news of it, and the store has no information...wut?
http://www.xseedgames.com/news.php?id=251
They even have news of it, and the store has no information...wut?
Just want to add extra things
There are also a lot of side quest, some of the games may have about up to 60% side quests. Although most of them are simple fetch quests or battle-related quests, they all tell a story. Some are simple quests, but others introduces NPCs and develops them in a way that makes you feel that they too, are a part of the story that the main protagonists are going through. In short, lots of text.
And I would really like XSEED work on the Zero and Azure games later as they will probably tie in with the next Trails of Cold Steel game due to
the last chapter in the second game
And btw, am I the only one who though the battles in the English trailers were kinda quiet?
MyNameIsRye
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It's xseed known to actually have limited products? As in should I be refreshing this thread every hour.
Pellegri Testament
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You can preorder the regular edition now, the CE will not be available until sometime next week.
Dandy Crocodile
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Awesome clamshell box. Very cool that it will house both games.
Definitely gonna upgrade my preorder when this goes up. It'll look nice next to my TitS Collector's Edition.
Definitely gonna upgrade my preorder when this goes up. It'll look nice next to my TitS Collector's Edition.
They aren't THAT limited. Usually it's not all that impossible to get a Limited Edition even post-launch.
R_thanatos
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Very good
I might just get It
I might just get It
LordGorchnik
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That special edition looks fantastic. Can't wait.
Having played all the games in Japanese actually you really SHOULD play the 4th and 5th games before this one but as stated by XSEED numerous times that is just not logistically and financially feasible at this time. You don't HAVE TO but in my personal opinion as of right now stands that you should. Given that it's not an option for probably 98% of XSEEDs market though this decision is certainly understandable.
I am actually a little excited to see how they localize some of the story events that directly relate to games 4 and 5. They are going to have to be very careful with some of the scenes in case they go back and localize the previous installments some day.
Having played all the games in Japanese actually you really SHOULD play the 4th and 5th games before this one but as stated by XSEED numerous times that is just not logistically and financially feasible at this time. You don't HAVE TO but in my personal opinion as of right now stands that you should. Given that it's not an option for probably 98% of XSEEDs market though this decision is certainly understandable.
I am actually a little excited to see how they localize some of the story events that directly relate to games 4 and 5. They are going to have to be very careful with some of the scenes in case they go back and localize the previous installments some day.
th4tguy
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Hmm, not sure I'm interested in it for just another case and art book. I'd rather just get it digitally. If it was a guide, I'd spring for it.
StereoVsn
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Well, yes, that's why the post was weird. I already have pre-order for the regular edition.
Pellegri Testament
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Aren't guides just bloated art books nowadays lol? Honestly not sure what the purpose of guides are anymore, when the same information can be found anywhere online.
Zero is currently being fan translated, and I believe Blue may follow suit.
The one with nothing in the works is Third.
donutzsick
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Going to get this 100% but not going to look at the art book myself until i finish the Crossbell games
Basileus777
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Yes.
MostWantedZero
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Looking at the gameplay of the game I'm pretty interested. Being a first time player of Legend of Heroes is this a sequel to any other heroes game or can I get right into it with this game itself?
Except for an odd screenshot or two that popped up a few weeks back.
... I suppose they could have been doctored.
CheesecakeRecipe
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Yeah, it certainly makes the project appear like it's being shotgunned through even though they've been working away at it for quite some time now. Still, they seem pretty proud of the localization and voice work, so I have faith it'll turn out great.
I'd highly recommend checking out this post below which gives you a good breakdown of things. "Game 1, 2 and 3" are all the Trails in the Sky series, which are much older titles that were released on the PSP in Japan and have had a rocky journey on their localization here. 6 and 7 are Cold Steel 1 and 2 respectively.
Shouta
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Timing. PS3 and Vita are on the way out so getting them out in a timely manner is pretty important.
Trails of Cold Steel is also considered a jumping in point by Nihon Falcom. The story itself is standalone. It, however, has elements that connect to the other games for folks that have played and understand what went on those games. They reference the other games but only on a surface level where you'll be thinking that has to do something with the other games but they won't say what actually is going on, for the most part.
Yes.
Dragon1893
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That's a decent price, I wonder if Europe will get this.
th4tguy
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That's what I've always liked about guides though. They are artbooks with useful info. Guide by itself (no art) is lacking. Artbook by itself is also lacking. For me at least.
th4tguy
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When IS Tits 2 coming out?
Dragon1893
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The million dollar question.
Some people like physical book, just like people like owning physical disc
Amazon says November 17th.
coredecepts
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At this rate, there is no way I'll be done with SC by the time Cold Steel releases. I'll still buy them both, but Cold Steel will go on the shelf for a little while.
oh well, I can't expect the same limited from NISA can I.
guess I'll spend $80 and import this.
rip in kiseki
guess I'll spend $80 and import this.
I remember that "it'll be ready soon, just some QA left" thread many months ago. lol
rip in kiseki
Labombadog
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What's the reception on this game for those who played the JP version? It looks like lots on fun based on the videos I have seen.
SatelliteOfLove
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Tempting; wish it was the OST CD instead of the artbook, though.