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Valkyria Chronicles II |OT| Grind to get school credits which won't get anyone a job!
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Giolon
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Community BLiTZ Week Finale is up. You're all gonna want to check this one out for the prize alone:
http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/08/3...ty-blitz-finale-succeeded-wish/#comment-38960 or Post #5 in this thread.
http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/08/3...ty-blitz-finale-succeeded-wish/#comment-38960 or Post #5 in this thread.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Jeez, this game almost flew under my radar. Loved the last one. Day one Perch.
PowerSmell
Member
PepsimanVsJoe said:
I'm still not totally convinced they're talking about boobs, it could be arm span.
HEY! The game still isn't on PSN. What gives? It's today already, isn't?! Don't tell me it's still yesterday.
Alright. Game seems to work just fine off the UMD on my CFW PSP. Once I get home, I'll rip the game's ISO to my PC, transfer it to my MS, and try again. I'll also redeem the DLC code via my PS3 and try to transfer the pair of preorder bonus missions back to the PSP.
Loaded up the UMD, got the happy red screen flash signaling Prometheus' successful decryption, and created a new save file without issue. I then proceeded to play with some options such as text scroll speeds, volume sliders, camera control inversions, etc. After that I performed the optional data install (436MBs) that speeds up loads when playing from disc. With that done, I went on the redeem those three generic content unlock codes from Sega's Cadet Guide PDF discussed a page ago. Finally I started up a new file (normal difficulty), plowed through the initial cutscenes (all skippable), and finished the first mission. Which was stupidly easy, btw.
Happily, it seems like the look, feel, and most importantly, the gameplay, of the original were all successfully retained. The art style transferred over very nicely, though dithering is substantial.
All that's left is to rip and test the ISO, download the preorder DLC, and experiment with the content link feature. You can open up more locked content by having select Sega data files on your MS. Internet buzz suggests that VC1 and Phantasy Star Portable 2 save data are good places to start. As to the former, I didn't know that native PS3 (non-PSOne Classics and non-PSN Minis) data could be sent to the PSP. Regarding the latter, the US version of PSP2 isn't out yet, but I'll see if the demo data is compatible. I've already got a bunch of other Sega saves, but none were recognized by the game.
Loaded up the UMD, got the happy red screen flash signaling Prometheus' successful decryption, and created a new save file without issue. I then proceeded to play with some options such as text scroll speeds, volume sliders, camera control inversions, etc. After that I performed the optional data install (436MBs) that speeds up loads when playing from disc. With that done, I went on the redeem those three generic content unlock codes from Sega's Cadet Guide PDF discussed a page ago. Finally I started up a new file (normal difficulty), plowed through the initial cutscenes (all skippable), and finished the first mission. Which was stupidly easy, btw.
Happily, it seems like the look, feel, and most importantly, the gameplay, of the original were all successfully retained. The art style transferred over very nicely, though dithering is substantial.
All that's left is to rip and test the ISO, download the preorder DLC, and experiment with the content link feature. You can open up more locked content by having select Sega data files on your MS. Internet buzz suggests that VC1 and Phantasy Star Portable 2 save data are good places to start. As to the former, I didn't know that native PS3 (non-PSOne Classics and non-PSN Minis) data could be sent to the PSP. Regarding the latter, the US version of PSP2 isn't out yet, but I'll see if the demo data is compatible. I've already got a bunch of other Sega saves, but none were recognized by the game.
robotzombie
Member
Are the preorder missions worth it at all? My gamestop screwed me over and dont have the game today despite all other stores in the area having it, so I could just go pick it up but I'd be missing out on the bonus.
Do the preorder missions actually give out anything? Character unlocks, weapons, items, etc? Or are they just fluff
Do the preorder missions actually give out anything? Character unlocks, weapons, items, etc? Or are they just fluff
Clocian-IGN
Banned
just finished dling, bout to have me a ball 
, have fun people who are buying it tonight!
, have fun people who are buying it tonight!BlazingDarkness
Member
Is there an install on the PSN version? I'm tempted to get it but my i only have 1GB memory in my PSP
TheKaeptain
Banned
Best Buy didn't have it stock. I'm sure the salesperson was just a lazy ass though.
drtomoe123
Member
I really, really want this game, but I think I'm going to wait until K-Mart has their deal next week.
I'm still miffed that the game is on the PSP instead of the PS3, as the first game is one of the best experiences I've had on a home console in a long time, but I'm still excited about the game.
I'm still miffed that the game is on the PSP instead of the PS3, as the first game is one of the best experiences I've had on a home console in a long time, but I'm still excited about the game.
BlazingDarkness said:
Pretty sure PSN versions are just straight up ISO dumps, for the most part.
So yes. Not too sure if there's any point in a data install if playing from the memory stick.
For some games (such as Peace Walker), you should, but for other games, it's just a waste of space.
Blue Submarine No. 6
Member
My copy's coming down from PSN now... and it's slow as shit!! :lol
Maybe that's a good sign? Maybe lots of people are buying this game off PSN Day 1?!
Can't wait to boot it up and try those unlock codes...
Maybe that's a good sign? Maybe lots of people are buying this game off PSN Day 1?!
Can't wait to boot it up and try those unlock codes...
brandonh83
Banned
Dear Wal-Mart,
Fuck you.
Thanks!
brandonh83
Fuck you.
Thanks!
brandonh83
xenoflux2113
Member
So I picked it up today as well. I almost walked out of the store without my code but thankfully I checked my receipt before I left. So now I have the 12 digit code, is it just entered in the redeem code on the PSN?
xenoflux2113
Member
Awesome thanks. The receipt points me to gamestop.com/code but VC2 is missing from the list.Volcynika said:
Augemitbutter
Member
are the EU/US manuals both in full color? still pondering about which version to get.
US manual is b/w as is typical of Sega.
No problems running the game as an ISO.
Had no issues with getting the DLC missions via the PS3.
Unsurprisingly, PSP2 do save data does not unlock anything.
I did transfer over my VC1 save, and had Isara Gunther unlock, along with the Isara's Dream sticker.
No problems running the game as an ISO.
Had no issues with getting the DLC missions via the PS3.
Unsurprisingly, PSP2 do save data does not unlock anything.
I did transfer over my VC1 save, and had Isara Gunther unlock, along with the Isara's Dream sticker.
Augemitbutter
Member
last hope: EU.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Thanks, Peace Walker was the last game i played on the PSP so that's why the data install thing came to mind.Mejilan said:
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Bah, thread title is awesome and so was the line in the Edge review of how VC didn't have to go back to school since it was already qualified.Lain said:
jaundicejuice
Member
Couldn't find a copy in any of the stores I hit up on my way home after work, but I suspect that most stores won't be carrying this until tomorrow in the Great White North.