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Okay! Mark Skelter clarification time, as there was some confusion over how the light novel stuff was working on our end.
The entirety of the light novel that was released in parts in Japanthrough sources like in-game pieces, the website, a book that came with the Idea Factory LE, and a Kadokawa physical light novelis not all included in the game. Those parts were combined, but they'll be releases through "another unannounced outlet" according to IFI. But, they also say that "this does not include the Mary Skelter light novel released by Kadokawa."
I can't fully understand what that means, because I never touched the Japanese version nor payed attention to any details on its light novel stuff. But, for those who would know, there's better clarification.
The entirety of the light novel that was released in parts in Japanthrough sources like in-game pieces, the website, a book that came with the Idea Factory LE, and a Kadokawa physical light novelis not all included in the game. Those parts were combined, but they'll be releases through "another unannounced outlet" according to IFI. But, they also say that "this does not include the Mary Skelter light novel released by Kadokawa."
I can't fully understand what that means, because I never touched the Japanese version nor payed attention to any details on its light novel stuff. But, for those who would know, there's better clarification.
Pellegri Testament
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Probably safe to assume that they'll be included in the LE for the game, as IFI doesn't really do dlc like that, unless it existed as dlc in the first place. I mean the LE is still "unannounced" even though it's obvious it will get one.
Okay, so here's how the Japanese side of it worked.
The game features Jack and a bunch of girls with the names of fairytale characters.
神獄塔 メアリスケルター ~光の在処~ is the Kadokawa physical light novel. It features a duo called Mamoru and Hikari (not Jack and the girls who take the lead in the game)
The "in-game pieces" are bits of the Kadokawa physical light novel.
神獄塔 メアリスケルター ～獄中童話前日譚～ are a set of 12 chapters/stories that were published in dengeki and online on CH's website here.
There were 12, and there's a fan translation of some of them kicking around somewhere.
They focus on the Dawn organisation and introduce (character spoiler?)
Red Riding Hood
Jack and Alice
The
41-51 are a story titled (spoilers that a character exists?)
Rapunzel
Gretel
There's also the guide book (神獄塔 メアリスケルター ビジュアルコレクション&ストーリーガイドブック
which is mostly a guide with CGs and maps and character art and stuff, but also has an interview with some of the staff and another story featuring Mamoru and Hikaru. If I'm reading the contents correctly it might include the 獄中童話前日譚 chapters too.Thank you Lord Shizuka.
I already have the game preordered. Am I really going to get an LE, if it becomes real? Yeah, I'm weak. I'm looking forward to more news on it if its real.
Okay, so here's how the Japanese side of it worked.
The game features Jack and a bunch of girls with the names of fairytale characters.
神獄塔 メアリスケルター ~光の在処~ is the Kadokawa physical light novel. It features a duo called Mamoru and Hikari (not Jack and the girls who take the lead in the game)
The "in-game pieces" are bits of the Kadokawa physical light novel.
神獄塔 メアリスケルター ～獄中童話前日譚～ are a set of 12 chapters/stories that were published in dengeki and online on CH's website here.
There were 12, and there's a fan translation of some of them kicking around somewhere.
They focus on the Dawn organisation and introduce (character spoiler?). 8-11 introduce some of the other girls, and 12 has the backstory of (character spoiler) and ends about where the game starts.
Thepamphletbook that came with the LE is a thoroughly underwhelming 64 pages in total. The first 26 are in colour and have some character profiles and a few pages of art. After that it's black and white and you've got some design sketches of the girls before designs were finalised and some sketches of the world and monsters.
41-51 are a story titled (spoilers that a character exists?)and 53-64 are a story titled (spoilers that a different character exists)Rapunzel. I didn't read either of them because the title pages had spoiler warnings on them telling me not to read them until I finished the game.Gretel
There's also the guide book (神獄塔 メアリスケルター ビジュアルコレクション&ストーリーガイドブック
Thanks for shedding some light on whats what.
purseowner
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I wonder if the Atelier games get any framerate improvements when overclocking.
Why buy a second vita when you can improve the framerate in all Atelier games just buying the the swimsuit DLC?
purseowner
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I did the morning after your original post.
Yep, I'm serious. My final run in all those Ateliers was with the protag in bikini and the framerate definetly improves. I name it the "60FPS clothes".
The good thing is that some games (Totori and Rorona IIRC), you can unlock the swimsuit in NG+.
I'll wait until tomorrow to send them an email asking about my order, no shipping confirmation yet.
Funyarinpa
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Digital Foundry needs to investigate this holy shit lol
All Atelier games work like that? I might jump into Sophie soon so I need to know.
Her default costume is so cute tho ( ._.)
I don't think there's any costume in the world that'd make Atelier Firis playable and this is coming from someone who's very tolerant of low framerate.
Nah, it's all extra stuff.
Tons of franchises get expanded universe media, this is just another one.
You can play Mary Skelter without the extra stuff the same way you can watch Doctor Who without listening to The Lost Angel and reading Diamond Dogs, or the way you can play God Eater without reading about Geese Crimson and Silva Orcride. That stuff exists and it's out there if you want it, but it's not necessary.
At least with the Arland Trilogy.
It won't hurt to tell, but the framerate will never be a rock solid 60, not even get to the PS3 framerate. It will improve, though. Mainly indoors fields (caves, the secret dungeon) the framerate keeps at 60 for most part. Checking what costume will improve the framerate is quite easy. Just get into the model viewer, change costumes and rotate the model, you will see the difference.
For a well loved series on vita GAF, I am quite surprised that this isn't common knowledge.
Awesome, thanks for the clarification.
Not yet.
Wait, what? I played Totori with her beach outfit practically all of NG+ and I didn't notice any difference.
Chances are, it'll get a Limited Run Games print as well.
Look, my heart can only take so much here. Please don't try to kill me.
Releasing on June 22 in Europe.
Well that's a first.
Damn, that's shitty of them. Still waiting for my copy to come, probably won't be for another couple weeks since I used the cheap shipping.
Do we know who the publisher is?
Degica.
Which was already mentioned and I totally spaced on because I'm an idiot sometimes. Right.
Joe Molotov
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Digital only though, right?
As far as know, yes.
Don't know if this has been mentioned yet - but this looks like a new listing to me on Ozgameshop Velocity 2X PS Vita ->
http://www.ozgameshop.com/playstation-vita-games/velocity-2x-critical-mass-edition-ps-vita-game
http://www.ozgameshop.com/playstation-vita-games/velocity-2x-critical-mass-edition-ps-vita-game
Kresnik258
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Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
No as that LN stuff is a side story of other characters that are not even a main part of the story with the game.
The game is pretty standalone from it outside of the world setting and fact that the characters in the LN were also prisoners in the same place Jack and Mary was.
Kresnik258
Member
Do any of you guys have any experience with Aksys' physical releases in EU?
I'd read that 365games was the only UK retailer which stocked them. But Base.com seem to have Tokyo Xanadu listed. Anyone know whether this will be the legit PEGI version or just an import?
I'd read that 365games was the only UK retailer which stocked them. But Base.com seem to have Tokyo Xanadu listed. Anyone know whether this will be the legit PEGI version or just an import?
No one knows. Not even Aksys. Your best bet would be to get in touch with base.com and inquire about the game.
Although, I wasn't aware Base sold import versions of games.
Kresnik258
Member
Thanks. Whoever runs their Twitter seems to think it is:
https://twitter.com/base_com/status/877489985238290433
E-mailed them about it too, will see what that says. Tempted to take a gamble on it.
purseowner
Member
Played the first 3 worlds of Monkey Ball and quit.
This game has no level select.
Fuck.
This game has no level select.
Fuck.
Dandy Crocodile
Member
That's what practice mode is for! Standard is a gauntlet.