Basileus777
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Dammit Mages. I guess the PS3 version is still the best way to play S;G....
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The console version has a lot of the same issues. The best way to play it in English is the JAST PC release.
Basileus777
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Nah, the PS3 version's improved visuals more than make up for any minor issues (like the word wrapping thing that makes like 2 emails hard to read). This steam port seems to have introduced some problems that the PS3 version didn't have otherwise it'd be the best way to play it.
trailmix16
Member
when is the release date for the Steam version of Psycho-Pass?
what's the problem with Steam's copy?
No confirmation, but I'm expecting it to be the same day as the other versions.
Translation Status Update September 11 from /r/visualnovels
Originally from /jp/ on 4chan
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Originally from /jp/ on 4chan
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Phototropic
Neo Member
Are there any English guides for Psycho-Pass?
I'm not looking to spoil anything, but I'd like to at least have an idea of how many play-throughs/branches I'm dealing with as I usually get burned out on VNs after a couple paths.
Steins;Gate is one of my favorite games, but I can't imagine playing through it without a little guidance as it took me 40-50 hours as is.
I'm not looking to spoil anything, but I'd like to at least have an idea of how many play-throughs/branches I'm dealing with as I usually get burned out on VNs after a couple paths.
Steins;Gate is one of my favorite games, but I can't imagine playing through it without a little guidance as it took me 40-50 hours as is.
trailmix16
Member
thanks, I hadn't seen any info re this.
I'm playing through the PS4 version now without having watched the anime. It's easy to pick up. I like how brisk the pace is, I've already gone through a few cases in maybe 3 hours
Not right now, though I expect someone will write one in a week or so.
The game is considered to be a tad short, up to 20 hours of play time.
Basileus777
Member
Phototropic
Neo Member
Thank you both. I definitely will pick it up, but I'll take a look to see if I should wait a bit.
Just finished Psycho Pass. It must be one of a few endings, I guess. I'm not sure if it's the "true" ending or whether it's just the normal one, but I can definitely describe the game as underwhelming.
I was expecting a lot of it, I have to admit, but still, the game was quite underwhelming and felt half-baked.
I wonder if there wasn't a better option from 5pb's catalogue that NISA could've chosen instead, even if the SciADV games are all locked to PQube.
I was expecting a lot of it, I have to admit, but still, the game was quite underwhelming and felt half-baked.
I wonder if there wasn't a better option from 5pb's catalogue that NISA could've chosen instead, even if the SciADV games are all locked to PQube.
cj_iwakura
Member
Probably counting on the anime's popularity to sell it(which seems accurate).
noted and thanks.
Yeah, it didn't seem particularly special, and more like they were banking on people liking the anime enough to bite.
I still never watched all of the first season of the anime, so I'm not getting it anytime soon myself.
Basileus777
Member
Psycho Pass is a 2017 title for me I suppose.
It's mostly minor stuff that they hopefully will fix. Having played with the Steam version a bit I'd still take it over the JAST release due to the visuals. It's hard to go back to the blurry 570p original release.
It's mostly minor stuff that they hopefully will fix. Having played with the Steam version a bit I'd still take it over the JAST release due to the visuals. It's hard to go back to the blurry 570p original release.
Funyarinpa
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Is there any visual novel OST up on Spotify? I only know of the two Danganronpa games' OSTs.
The broken 720p res. is more than minor for me, the steam port down scale the sprites badly from 1080p. It puzzle me how something like that passed to the final ver.
If you have less than 1080p monitor you should stay away from the steam port, I don't but I prefer to read in window mod. Mages promised that they will fix 'some issues', it's still to be seen what will they fix and when.
Basileus777
Member
Oh yeah, that a real problem for those with lower than 1080p displays.
Basileus777
Member
I believe the PS4 port uses the same 720p upscaled to 1080p assets that is in the Steam version. There's no sign the PS4 version is ever getting localized though.
Basileus777
Member
The JAST release was 570p and lower res than both the PS3 and Steam versions, the visual improvement from just the 720p PS3 release was already really evident. But you can see clear upscaling artifacts on the sprites in the Steam version. But maybe the CGs or backgrounds are different? I wish someone with technical knowledge would look at the port as a lot of the details are unclear.
SpeedBeatz
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Our Indiegogo for Corona Blossom Vol.2 is up, give it a look if you're interested!
It's the same premise Sekai Project decided to take with Chrono Clock, using crowdfunding for selling physical merchandise. At least companies are straightforward and admitting that that's the reason they created the campaign in the first place.
Yeah, we're not getting Steins;Gate on PS4, at least not bundled with 0. Note that what was bundled with 0 in Japan didn't even have trophies if I'm remembering correctly, so releasing that separately would also require more work to be done.
2017? Why? NISA why?!
Basileus777
Member
Well the PC port doesn't exist in Japan. The surprise is more that NISA is actually publishing it on Steam and not MAGES. Well that and how terrible NISA was at communicating that the PC version is not coming near the same time as the game on other platforms. I wonder if the PC version will run on the same engine as Steins:Gate Steam and have similar issues.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Yeah the CGs look native I imagine they were created differently and at higher res than the other assets.
Basileus777
Member
Harmonia (new visual novel from Key) has a Steam page up and it's release is dated for September 23.
And they didn't even mention Clannad?? I know the Planetarian anime is still fresh and new, but Clannad is a huge hit, too.
I'm playing the Psycho Pass game now and speaking as a fan of the anime I'm enjoying it quite a bit. All of the characters are nailed down pretty well and the story expands the setting in an interesting, constructive way (so far at least). Especially when compared to season 2 which just fell flat on its face. I just hit a pretty cool twist that
My only real criticism so far is that the script needed a lot more QC work, there's frequent grammar errors, some oddly phrased sentences, and for some reason Kagari's name keeps getting confused with the new Enforcer.
while I saw it coming from a mile away, was still a bit surprising because I didn't honestly think the story would go that far with the main character.
My only real criticism so far is that the script needed a lot more QC work, there's frequent grammar errors, some oddly phrased sentences, and for some reason Kagari's name keeps getting confused with the new Enforcer.
Probably because the premise is very similar to Planetarian, and they're both kinetic novels.
Napalm_Frank
Member
So is the Amnesia VN in PS+ any good?
It is, although just a few routes.
Funyarinpa
Member
Rereading S;G and trying to look past Okabe's chuuni act and the ecchi banter and just mayuri as a whole, it's quite fun 8 hours in. FULL SPOILERS!
Just got done with the Kerr black holes/Jellymen/SERN infodump you get after Okabe recovers the IBN 5100 at the shrine for the first time. Somewhat amusing to see some of Okabe's chuuni ass lines being foreshadowing (especially the repeated one about creating an invention that would change the history of mankind).
Ah. I didn't know it was kinectic. Will still pick up at some point, though.
Basileus777
Member
Higurashi Ch.4 Himatsubushi is coming out October 10th. And there will be a bundle on Steam for the Higurashi games.
grim-tales
Member
I'm wondering the same thing, never got round to it unfortunately.
grim-tales
Member
I found a post on FB about a game called Cold Case Investigations: Distant Memories which is coming to the 3DS Eshop soon - could be interesting. Really reminded me of Hotel Dusk.
http://www.siliconera.com/2016/09/1...stant-memories-will-released-october-13-2016/
http://www.siliconera.com/2016/09/1...stant-memories-will-released-october-13-2016/
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grim-tales
Member
Was there any word they'd localise the first game?
Funyarinpa
Member
Novectacle announced a Vita port of The House In Fata Morgana on Twitter.
No info on an English release as far as I know although I think Novectacle is still interested in bringing Fata Morgana content to the west despite underwhelming sales numbers on Steam.
VA, which I'd rather not have in Fata Morgana personally, might be interesting for a reread. (SPOILERS!)
I hope the background is not implying that the art is redone without an option to switch back to the original art because I love the art in the original.
Translation (by Dionysus42 on Fuwanovel): said:
No info on an English release as far as I know although I think Novectacle is still interested in bringing Fata Morgana content to the west despite underwhelming sales numbers on Steam.
VA, which I'd rather not have in Fata Morgana personally, might be interesting for a reread. (SPOILERS!)
Although if The Maid and the Master got garbled VO and the others reflected their ethnicities, it could be great on a reread (would spoil the ambiguity of some doors the first time through, though).
^^ famitsu and dengekionline articles have more expand details...The points I get from MT them are:
The port will integrate both of the original game and the fandisc (Another Episodes), It will have original content which is the part that will be voiced (?), new music and illustration that accompany the new content.
As usual with MT, we will need someone to confirm the details. But as a matter of fact, Fata Morgana already have a partial VA with some well known names on top of that. I'm taking about the drama CD which cover the first three chapters of the game, unfortunately the rest of chapters had been put on hold due to week sales. Which is why I find it hard that the whole game will get a complete VA.
There isn't a source for "underwhelming sales numbers on Steam" though.
The port will integrate both of the original game and the fandisc (Another Episodes), It will have original content which is the part that will be voiced (?), new music and illustration that accompany the new content.
As usual with MT, we will need someone to confirm the details. But as a matter of fact, Fata Morgana already have a partial VA with some well known names on top of that. I'm taking about the drama CD which cover the first three chapters of the game, unfortunately the rest of chapters had been put on hold due to week sales. Which is why I find it hard that the whole game will get a complete VA.
There isn't a source for "underwhelming sales numbers on Steam" though.