Degica is one of the very few localizers that have an actual working relationship with 5pb, they might actually be able to get ahold of that.
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Degica is one of the very few localizers that have an actual working relationship with 5pb, they might actually be able to get ahold of that.
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Just got the limited edition, hoping it'll reach the Vita stretch goal in the end.
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Just got the limited edition, hoping it'll reach the Vita stretch goal in the end.
I'm hoping for the next stretch goal, the fandisk is supposedly quite nice.
Basileus777
Member
The good part of the fandisc is the Houzuki story which is in the base 80k goal. The rest is just fluffy after stories that are excuses to have sex scenes with the heroines (like most fan disc content of that style).
I actually liked some of them (I think Sachi's mainly) just for the calm sol stuff, it was pretty nice.
Hozuki's story was well um, it was there too
I would argue Hozuki's story is pretty crucial to understanding what actually happens in the last 10m of the main game (excluding the h-scene at the end), it's not just ~there~.
Sure, it was an important part of the package, I just didn't care too much for it
JoeyJungle
Banned
Couple questions about Higurashi and Umineko:
How does the Higurashi bundle on Steam work? What is Hou? Am I getting future chapters, or just the currently released chapters?
Is it necessary or recommended to play all the Higurashi arcs before Umineko? Is the Umineko question arc satisfactory, or will the wait for the Answers arc be terrible?
Edit:
Also, does the Higurashi bundle give you a discount for owning the previous chapters? I'm thinking of just buying the first chapter, and buying the bundle during the next sale.
How does the Higurashi bundle on Steam work? What is Hou? Am I getting future chapters, or just the currently released chapters?
Is it necessary or recommended to play all the Higurashi arcs before Umineko? Is the Umineko question arc satisfactory, or will the wait for the Answers arc be terrible?
Edit:
Also, does the Higurashi bundle give you a discount for owning the previous chapters? I'm thinking of just buying the first chapter, and buying the bundle during the next sale.
Hou covers the first four (question arc) episodes of Higurashi only, and the main story has four more episodes (the answer arcs), plus several more supplementary episodes AFAIK.
As for Umineko, you don't actually need to have finished Higurashi, even though the author does play with some of the elements and themes laid out throughout its story in Umineko. The question arcs are often called the "core arcs" by the fans, because the later four arcs aren't flat-out "answer arcs" unlike Higurashi's.
The spoiler-free premise of Umineko is that it's a battle between two characters to prove whether the bizarre mysteries going on in an island (closed circle) are due to magic, or if they can actually be explained through mundane tricks and logic. While you can supposedly "solve" the whole thing even after only reading through the core arcs, you'll probably need some of the vague but still very important hints that the later four episodes give you in order to really understand things.
As for waiting for the rest of the episodes, I'd say it depends on whether you really want to read all of it at once (which will take you quite a bit longer to finish compare to your average AAA game nowadadays), or if you're okay with reading it as it becomes available to avoid having to wait forever (at the expense of having to wait in between releases).
JoeyJungle
Banned
Thanks so much for the explanation! I ended up just picking up the first Higurashi game, and I'll probably complete the bundle during the winter sale (and their bundles DOES give an additional discout/remove the cost for items already owned, which is great).
Also picked up Fata Morgana since VNgaf has been raving about it, and Root Double -Before Crime * After Days since it looked cool. I haven't seen much about the game, but the reviews seem to generally be positive. It's from the same director as Remember11 and Ever17 (haven't played either of them yet), so it'll be neat to compare this with the 999 games.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Root Double is fantastic. Definite seal of approval on that one.
I'm probably going to pick up Fata Morgana. I've wanted to for awhile given all the praise that's been heaped on it, and the current price seems pretty good. Debating on whether or not to pick up anything else during the sale.
Translation Status Update November 27 from /r/visualnovels
Originally from /jp/ on 4chan
Fuwanovel version
Originally from /jp/ on 4chan
Fuwanovel version
Funyarinpa
Member
*whistles innocently*
Dangerous1992
Member
I got 2 endings in Steins Gate 0 so far, it's good at the moment, but at the same time a bit disappointing that it feels like a VN with even more filler and SoL moments than the original, and it feels a lot more out of place here, because of the more serious and tense atmosphere, which is a shame 
Maho is by far the best new character introduced and overall together with Okabe my favourite of the two games, the other new ones are average and lacking so far, but i wasn't the biggest fan of most of the original characters so that isn't suprising.
The soundtrack is really good, it feels a bit like the return of Infinity Abo, many tracks remind me of Ever17/Remember11 which goes hand in hand with the more tense and gloomy atmosphere.
The new character art is a big improvement, but even here there is a big flaw, in the flackbacks you'll see the "old" character art, which is really irritating and disappointing, it hurts the immersion.
I really hope that the remaining endings are more impactful, so far there weren't many surprising or emotional moments like in the original.
It doesn't look good for VNGOTY, honestly I will even say that Steins Gate 0 doesn't stand a chance against Root Double and Fata Morgana so far
Maho is by far the best new character introduced and overall together with Okabe my favourite of the two games, the other new ones are average and lacking so far, but i wasn't the biggest fan of most of the original characters so that isn't suprising.
The soundtrack is really good, it feels a bit like the return of Infinity Abo, many tracks remind me of Ever17/Remember11 which goes hand in hand with the more tense and gloomy atmosphere.
The new character art is a big improvement, but even here there is a big flaw, in the flackbacks you'll see the "old" character art, which is really irritating and disappointing, it hurts the immersion.
I really hope that the remaining endings are more impactful, so far there weren't many surprising or emotional moments like in the original.
It doesn't look good for VNGOTY, honestly I will even say that Steins Gate 0 doesn't stand a chance against Root Double and Fata Morgana so far
This makes my little frozen heart melt.
In ADV news, I've finally wrapped up Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice, aka Padding: The Game.
Removing all those repeating animations would have easily shaved 5 or so hours of the total game time, other than that decent cases at worst with some of the best ones in the series as well. I'd argue the first case is strongest here, with #5-2 close through.
That DLC case, focused on original trilogy cast was also a blast.
I just wish Capcom would port them to a platform with a proper screen, and ideally, add full voice acting. :\
Removing all those repeating animations would have easily shaved 5 or so hours of the total game time, other than that decent cases at worst with some of the best ones in the series as well. I'd argue the first case is strongest here, with #5-2 close through.
That DLC case, focused on original trilogy cast was also a blast.
I just wish Capcom would port them to a platform with a proper screen, and ideally, add full voice acting. :\
grim-tales
Member
What was the DLC case? I only played the original DS version.
I agree I thought the first case of AJ was really good.
I agree I thought the first case of AJ was really good.
I'm not talking about Apollo Justice, Spirit of Justice is the US version of Gyakuten Saiban 6, whereas Apollo Justice was Gyakuten Saiban 4.
Hi everyone, my first post here after two years of lurking (and six months of account activation) *__*
Well, completed Analogue: a Hate Story. It was interesting, the endings could be better and the logs structure was a bit tiring, but the whole "historic" plot and hacking part were really a nice change of pace from the usual VN for me.
Is Hate Plus a more-of-the-same or does it accomplish something?
Well, completed Analogue: a Hate Story. It was interesting, the endings could be better and the logs structure was a bit tiring, but the whole "historic" plot and hacking part were really a nice change of pace from the usual VN for me.
Is Hate Plus a more-of-the-same or does it accomplish something?
Funyarinpa
Member
:')
More of the same, but it's a prequel showing you how things got so fucked up on the colony ship.
Com Truise
Member
I played through the common route and dropped it. Protag is an annoying arrogant know-it-all gary stue shithead and the heroines are boring.
Have you tried Planetarian?
1. I don't know if I would call it "romance," but the game is about a relationship between two characters.
2. It's a kinetic novel, so there aren't actually any choices.
It definitely fits 4-10 hours and dark/serious, though. And it's good.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Man, I was super glad I bought the deluxe edition, too. Kinda weird, though -- I wasn't really feeling the music samples they had on the site, but when I played the game, the soundtrack was just incredible. I'm happy to have it.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
So.. it's not really much of a sale, but Umineko is 15% off right now... should I pick it up? It's going to be tough for anything to live up to Fata Morgana, but people seem to like this one... right?
Sounds like it could be something I'd enjoy. I'm totally ok with kinetic novels too, so that's no big deal.
I definitely was looking for more of a romance, but as long as the characters are good I'm still interested.
If not for the "4-10 hours" part, I'd suggest "The House in Fata Morgana".
I liked it at least.
calc84maniac
Member
eden* might fit.
Make sure to get the fan patch.
Umineko beats Fata Morgana by the single fact its fully voiced, and the actors have outdone themselves.
Dangerous1992
Member
I have a problem getting the true ending in Steins Gate 0, does someone know if the 1.01 patch caused a problem? I doesn't seem to unlock, i have seen all the other endings
Lucy, it fits the lenght and is really solid:
50% off
http://store.steampowered.com/app/430960/
Lucy, it fits the lenght and is really solid:
50% off
http://store.steampowered.com/app/430960/
Dangerous1992
Member
It's the PS4 Version, and i started with the patch installed which is 1.01, there isn't a new patch so i think it's a common problem of this version
Have you reached every other ending so far?
Are you only missing the Milky Way trophy?
Dangerous1992
Member
i'm only missing the Milky Way ending yes, and the CG and tips trophy, one tip is missing i don't know if it's in the true ending or if this is a bug too
I unlocked the true ending right after finishing
Vega & Altair
Dangerous1992
Member
Is your "clear list" complete with all endings?
Dangerous1992
Member
Yeah, as complete as it gets without that ending. I'd try to delete your save data and skip all dialogue to get all endings again.
Funyarinpa
Member
Umineko, if you ask me, is the one VN that matches up to Fata Morgana in terms of characterization and literary merit. It's a difficult read, but it's wonderful. It's also *incredibly* long, that's just the first half (the second half called Umineko Chiru is not released on Steam yet) but it's already over 50 hours of content most likely (and Chiru is longer, substantially so). It's also one of the most beloved and praised VNs in the West. Takes a while to get going if you do decide to play it. I agree that you really should use the fan patch, especially for the voices. Second only to Fata Morgana (and perhaps 999 and VLR) in terms of OST, it's insane (some 100+ songs, most of which are exceptional).
Here's some OST samples for you to enjoy:
Dead angle
Thanks For Being Born (this is my favorite)
Discolor
Dreamenddischarger
Golden slaughterer
I guess Saya no Uta could kiiiind of count lol. Not much romance to be had, but it's really dark.
Edit: I should make a Fata Morgana appreciation thread to draw attention to it... More people should know about this game.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Actually, you kinda raised another question I had -- this is the first half of the story. Is it satisfying on its own? I ain't tryna get into cliffhanger territory without the second part of the series in sight.
Dangerous1992
Member
Got the true ending!!!
I symply started a new game and i played all the way to get the true ending, it wouldnt trigger if i used a quicksave or a save shortcut, problem solved
I symply started a new game and i played all the way to get the true ending, it wouldnt trigger if i used a quicksave or a save shortcut, problem solved
Got the true ending!!!
I symply started a new game and i played all the way to get the true ending, it wouldnt trigger if i used a quicksave or a save shortcut, problem solved
Glad you got the true ending, was it still in japanese?