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[AutumnLeaves]

Demo is available on all platforms.

Thanks!

 

[Drake]

I'm 2 hours into the demo and the game is basically everything I hoped it would. 2 weeks to go...

 

[Danjin44]

I'm 2 hours into the demo and the game is basically everything I hoped it would. 2 weeks to go...

I feel like people are sleeping on this game, the demo was amazing!

 

[FoxMcChief]

Dont mind if I do....

That’s fucking hot.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I have a confession to make, I fell asleep while playing the demo.

Loved the production values so will continue playing it tomorrow.

 

[near]

I'm going to download it tomorrow and try it out. I might be the only one on GAF playing this on PS4

 

[Arsic]

I’ll say I didn’t do enough research prior to but the combat is once again a big old “why is this even here” like 13 sentinels.

Yes there is strategy and I see how it will layer it on… but not getting to decide actions in combat itself is such a big miss. When a game has to add a fast forward AND a skip battle function , that’s a clear sign the combat is whatever.

It animates and looks great, but the meat of the gameplay is everything outside of actual combat taking place.

I really think vanilla just needs to make visual novels. :/

 

[Labadal]

You'll set up gambits for your units. You can micromanage every single one of them.

 

[Arsic]

You'll set up gambits for your units. You can micromanage every single one of them.

How? During actual combat right now it’s just watch what happens. I don’t pick anything but prior to combat. Prior I can select composition, gear, where someone stands, and if I want to fire off a valor skills, right?

Once combat starts I can’t do shit except fast forward or skip it… and as the game goes on I know I’ll just skip non stop.

 

[Labadal]

How? During actual combat right now it’s just watch what happens. I don’t pick anything but prior to combat. Prior I can select composition, gear, where someone stands, and if I want to fire off a valor skills, right?

Once combat starts I can’t do shit except fast forward or skip it… and as the game goes on I know I’ll just skip non stop.

I don't know how far in you are, but you will be introduced to a gambit style system a la FFXII, if you are familiar with that. The combat is still automatic, but you'll get to tailor unit behavior to your liking.

 

[Danjin44]

How? During actual combat right now it’s just watch what happens. I don’t pick anything but prior to combat. Prior I can select composition, gear, where someone stands, and if I want to fire off a valor skills, right?

Once combat starts I can’t do shit except fast forward or skip it… and as the game goes on I know I’ll just skip non stop.

Watch this.....


You are micro managing every move your unit makes, I would even argue you have more options compare to other SRPG like Fire Emblem.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I have a confession to make, I fell asleep while playing the demo.

Loved the production values so will continue playing it tomorrow.

Dude, I fall asleep playing every type of game. Just this week I’ve fallen asleep playing Helldivers 2 and Death Stranding.

 

[Arsic]

Watch this.....


You are micro managing every move your unit makes, I would even argue you have more options compare to other SRPG like Fire Emblem.

Sorry what am I watching here? The time stamp you took me to showed me an auto battle, no tinkering, into skip battles, while the guy starts to talk about bad writing in the game.

Wrong time stamp or something?

 

[Danjin44]

Sorry what am I watching here? The time stamp you took me to showed me an auto battle, no tinkering, into skip battles, while the guy starts to talk about bad writing in the game.

Wrong time stamp or something?

Watch 4:15 if the combat in the demo doesn't sell you then I guess the game is not your cup of tea, I personally loved the gambit style system here and how you have control over all your units actions.

 

[Danjin44]

Most people very positive on the demo.....

 

[Arsic]

Watch 4:15 if the combat in the demo doesn't sell you then I guess the game is not your cup of tea, I personally loved the gambit style system here and how you have control over all your units actions.

Hmmm.

Yeah I may play despite the combat. 13 sentinels combat was whatever and the game was still my GOTY thanks to everything else being a 10/10.

I may not day one unicorn depending on what else I’m playing.

 

[Danjin44]

Hmmm.

Yeah I may play despite the combat. 13 sentinels combat was whatever and the game was still my GOTY thanks to everything else being a 10/10.

I may not day one unicorn depending on what else I’m playing.

The combat was huge highlight for me, escpially if you are familiar with Ogre Battle 64.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

I don't know if a gambit system is enough to satisfy me, as much as i want to like this game. Wish there was just more meat on its bones

 

[John Marston]

I'm going to download it tomorrow and try it out. I might be the only one on GAF playing this on PS4

Our Boss should start a fundraiser thread to buy you a PS5

 

[Fake]

I'm going to download it tomorrow and try it out. I might be the only one on GAF playing this on PS4

I playing on base PS4 as well.

 

[near]

Our Boss should start a fundraiser thread to buy you a PS5

I could go buy one tomorrow, I choose not to.

 

[AutumnLeaves]

How can I tell what unit will be attacked by my character? Like, front row, back row. Is there such as thing?

 

[John Marston]

I could go buy one tomorrow, I choose not to.

Come on man, don't you want a Dubai skyscraper mini replica in your living room?

 

[Punished Miku]

How can I tell what unit will be attacked by my character? Like, front row, back row. Is there such as thing?

Gambit system. You can set 2 tiers of priority based on dozens of parameters.

 

[AutumnLeaves]

Gambit system. You can set 2 tiers of priority based on dozens of parameters.

Thanks, thanks.

 

[near]

Come on man, don't you want a Dubai skyscraper mini replica in your living room?

 

[NanaMiku]

Tried the demo but still haven't finished.

The battle systems seem pretty complex. As expected of a programmer when become the director.

Now I cannot decide to get the game for PS4 or for Switch


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[Danjin44]

Now I cannot decide to get the game for PS4 or for Switch

I’m getting PS5 version but honestly it doesn’t matter, the game so gorgeous no matter what system get it in.

Vanillaware doesn’t miss! They don’t release games often compare to other devs but when they do they go all out with it.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Unicorn Overlord Countdown Commemorative Art 13 days by Vanillaware Designer Yu Okada

 

[Saber]

Played the game and my thoughs are from outside from the first looks is kinda resembles Fire Emblem but its not one at all and its very deep. The team mechanics might need you to get used to but once you do you slam enemies. Also the visuals are so good that even calling FE is kinda insulting to the work done. Vanillaware work is amazing, the game is very pretty. It brings my talk about graphics aging because this right here will not.

One thing that I might notice is that the tutorial suggestions for team composition didn't help.
My conclusion is that yeah this game is for me.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

Will try the demo soon. Normally Vanillaware = day 1 but unfortunately this is launching at the wrong time, will still be super busy with FF VII Rebirth, still haven't finished Yakuza 8, the last thing I need is another, massive RPG on my plate, will probably pick it up sometime around May, give it my full attention and complete it before Elden Ring DLC drops

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Well, that's certainly a unique extra in the CE. A whole card game is included?

 

[Thief1987]

Spoiler

Ugh at that cheap and generic mind control "twist", writing disappointing right from the beginning

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The demo looks to be quite meaty as I'm 5h into my save and I feel like I have at least 1 or 2 more hour of content to go through. Really enjoyed what I've played so far and good thinking from Vanillaware there with the demo progress transferring over to the main game. Now I'm even more happy that I managed to lock in my PS5 physical pre-order at €50 with free shipping lol.

 

[Hudo]

So, after having played the demo, I can happily report that the game is legit. It's awesome.

Since they refuse to make a PC version (but are making a Xbox version for some weird reason), I'll grab it on Switch instead.

 

[Edmund]

I just played the demo for 4 hours straight. What a fantastic game. Getting it day 1 on PS5.

Edit - already preordered on the ps5. I hope this game sells very well!

 

[Jedge]

I caved and decided to play the demo a bit. Holy fuck the artstyle, music, and the combat in this game is insane.
These 2 weeks better go by quick

 

[Mercador]

After returning to the Switch after playing on the Steam Deck since 3 months, it's really a bummer they don't release that on PC. OG Switch is so pale in front of the OLED SD. No chances it gets release on PC right?

 

[Complistic]

After returning to the Switch after playing on the Steam Deck since 3 months, it's really a bummer they don't release that on PC. OG Switch is so pale in front of the OLED SD. No chances it gets release on PC right?

I bought on PS5 and I'm using Chiaki to stream it to my deck. Works flawlessly.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

And that's a wrap! I'd say that Vanillaware has struck gold with this SRPG — art direction, character design, music, combat are all top tier (ofc, didn't expect anything less from them)!

It also runs excellent on the Portal which helps tons as most likely I'll be putting many hours into it while at work during breaks and late night when I'm bed.

Now the wait till launch day begins...

 

[Kacho]

No chances it gets release on PC right?

Hard to say. Given Vanillaware’s small size they may not be able to support more than a couple platforms.

I do think a PC port would do incredibly well for them though. The market is there. Once Atlus saw how well Persona 4 sold they were all in on PC. I’d expect a similar result for Vanillaware.

 

[Mercador]

I bought on PS5 and I'm using Chiaki to stream it to my deck. Works flawlessly.

Is there a similar solution for Xbox?

 

[Danjin44]

Love this animation

 

[bender]

Finally played the demo. The boob jiggle slider is turned up to 11 in this game.

 

[Danjin44]

Finally played the demo. The boob jiggle slider is turned up to 11 in this game.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Wait, where are you getting these from?

 

[Danjin44]

Wait, where are you getting these from?

Atlus JP youtube channel in "community" section.

 

[near]

Only had time to complete the intermission, explore menus and what not. I haven't really got to explore the intricacies of the game mechanics, but on a surface level it looks like it can be loaded with strategies. I was going to get this digitally, but I'm going to pre-order a physical copy off Play-Asia I think. I wonder if I'll be able to continue my save using a different region disc tho?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Atlus JP youtube channel in "community" section.

Oh lol. I haven't checked their JP youtube channel, just their twitter/X account.

Edit: Btw, these short character animations are perfect for whomever does the OT!

 

[bender]

That's nothing compared to her introduction in the church. Boob reenactment: