Vanillaware love-in (Odin Sphere, Muramasa, etc.)
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BulletMagnet
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I just got to the third boss during the Apocalypse and it's like running into a brick wall. I got to level my guys up some more for sure, but hell, it just make me want to pass on it and go play something else.
That severe ramp up in difficulty at the end of RPG's drives me nuts. Like the end boss in Arc the Lad - Twilight for the PS2. I got to him and he unleashed a lot of pain on me. I spent about half hour on him and died, then took the game out, put Odin Sphere in and never looked back.
That severe ramp up in difficulty at the end of RPG's drives me nuts. Like the end boss in Arc the Lad - Twilight for the PS2. I got to him and he unleashed a lot of pain on me. I spent about half hour on him and died, then took the game out, put Odin Sphere in and never looked back.
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One of my favorite games of the year.
For those of you who quit before the final bosses, you're really missing out.
The best advice for keeping your psypher level up is to abuse the Hell out of phozon release, just keep releasing/absorbing after you get it whenever you can, you'll level up like crazy.
For those of you who quit before the final bosses, you're really missing out.
The best advice for keeping your psypher level up is to abuse the Hell out of phozon release, just keep releasing/absorbing after you get it whenever you can, you'll level up like crazy.
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BulletMagnet
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You might've already seen the link on IC, but here there's an interview with a guy from Marvelous Entertainment, which is currently helping Vanillaware out with their upcoming game - he has a handful of semi-interesting comments about their work.
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BulletMagnet
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Quick note for anyone who might still be following this - next month, both Odin Sphere and the original Disgaea will be getting "greatest hits" re-releases, so if you missed either of them they will soon be available for 20 bucks new.
One thing that's got me scratching my head is that "Oboro" game announced for the Wii...I haven't heard squat about it in ages. Wonder where it went...
One thing that's got me scratching my head is that "Oboro" game announced for the Wii...I haven't heard squat about it in ages. Wonder where it went...
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BulletMagnet
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Speak o' the devil - apparently Oboro ain't dead, as evidenced by this trio of new screenshots. It's also scheduled to be shown at TGS.
Credit to Majoria, as usual, for the info.
Credit to Majoria, as usual, for the info.
Wow, the girl in the second screenshot is really pushing the limits robe shortness. Where the hell are her hips?BulletMagnet wrote: new screenshots.
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dave4shmups
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Boy I hope this makes it to the States! I've never gotten a chance to play Grim Grimoire, but it looks pretty cool for a strat. RPG.BulletMagnet wrote:Speak o' the devil - apparently Oboro ain't dead, as evidenced by this trio of new screenshots. It's also scheduled to be shown at TGS.
Credit to Majoria, as usual, for the info.
"Farewell to false pretension
Farewell to hollow words
Farewell to fake affection
Farewell, tomorrow burns"
Farewell to hollow words
Farewell to fake affection
Farewell, tomorrow burns"
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BulletMagnet
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It's simpler than most other such games, but if you're not a regular RTS player (like me) that's not a bad thing. IIRC if a Gamestop near you still has new copies you can get it for 30 bucks, and cheaper used.MR_Soren wrote:GrimGrimoire was enjoyable. The controls worked better than you would expect from a console RTS.
And yeah, as I mentioned in the other thread I'm eager to hear more about Oboro.
Looks like "Muramasa: The Demon Blade" as its now being refered to in the U.S. will support the classic controller as well.
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3170332
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3170332
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I've taken my time enjoying Odin Sphere since US launch. Only approaching the end of Mercedes book, but again, games that have any repetition issues are best not to marathon imho. I look the food, potions, recipes, story, stlye, and its probably the prettiest 2D game I've ever played.
Funny thing, Princess Crown has sat on my shelf for far too long and I've never really got past the language barrier to get into it. GG I have not tried but usually RPGs loose me pretty fast, although when I was younger dumping 40-60 hours into a game didn't seem to phase me much - I think shmups are to blame This new Wii title makes me VERY excited.
Funny thing, Princess Crown has sat on my shelf for far too long and I've never really got past the language barrier to get into it. GG I have not tried but usually RPGs loose me pretty fast, although when I was younger dumping 40-60 hours into a game didn't seem to phase me much - I think shmups are to blame This new Wii title makes me VERY excited.
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BulletMagnet
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They seem to improve their style for every new release. I can't help but think that this style is not suited for action games though. It's a little bit to stiff and stylized when it should have been more flowing. Judging from the videos it doesn't seem like it serves the gameplay mechanics; like you have to fight the art style too master the game.
I watched the trailer and I didn't see that. I only saw awesome.320x240 wrote:They seem to improve their style for every new release. I can't help but think that this style is not suited for action games though. It's a little bit to stiff and stylized when it should have been more flowing. Judging from the videos it doesn't seem like it serves the gameplay mechanics; like you have to fight the art style too master the game.
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dave4shmups
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Yep, the trailer is here, for anyone who missed: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41153.html
I swear I saw some motion based attacks in there.
I swear I saw some motion based attacks in there.
"Farewell to false pretension
Farewell to hollow words
Farewell to fake affection
Farewell, tomorrow burns"
Farewell to hollow words
Farewell to fake affection
Farewell, tomorrow burns"
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It's so beautiful. =Odave4shmups wrote:Yep, the trailer is here, for anyone who missed: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41153.html
I swear I saw some motion based attacks in there.
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Re: Odin Sphere - and Friends!
Every now and again the Modest GaijinPunch does something that has no ulterior motive in gaining a laugh or pissing someone off.
Interview w/ Seiji Kamitani
Interview w/ Seiji Kamitani
RegalSin wrote:New PowerPuff Girls. They all have evil pornstart eyelashes.
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BulletMagnet
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Re: Odin Sphere - and Friends!
Outta curiosity, where's that interview from? I'd be interested in linking it on my li'l ol' blog, if you wouldn't object.
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Re: Odin Sphere - and Friends!
No objections to linking in the least. Knock yourself out. As for where it's from, I will have to refer you to the bottom of the page.BulletMagnet wrote:Outta curiosity, where's that interview from? I'd be interested in linking it on my li'l ol' blog, if you wouldn't object.
Also, someone's image here requires a username/password which is annoying.
RegalSin wrote:New PowerPuff Girls. They all have evil pornstart eyelashes.
Re: Odin Sphere - and Friends!
By the way, has everyone seen this front cover to some American Magazine I have never heard of?
http://tinycartridge.com/post/174275345 ... oshi-based
Scroll down. Probably the most awesome/revolting image ever seen on the front of a mainstream videogame publication
If anyone's willing to post a copy of the September 2009 edition of Play Magazine to me (obviously in exchange for magazine, postage, arsing about fee), I would be pretty chuffed
http://tinycartridge.com/post/174275345 ... oshi-based
Scroll down. Probably the most awesome/revolting image ever seen on the front of a mainstream videogame publication
If anyone's willing to post a copy of the September 2009 edition of Play Magazine to me (obviously in exchange for magazine, postage, arsing about fee), I would be pretty chuffed
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Re: Odin Sphere - and Friends!
Her feet scares the hell out of meMX7 wrote:By the way, has everyone seen this front cover to some American Magazine I have never heard of?
http://tinycartridge.com/post/174275345 ... oshi-based
Scroll down. Probably the most awesome/revolting image ever seen on the front of a mainstream videogame publication
If anyone's willing to post a copy of the September 2009 edition of Play Magazine to me (obviously in exchange for magazine, postage, arsing about fee), I would be pretty chuffed
Re: Odin Sphere - and Friends!
Dragoforce wrote:Her feet scares the hell out of meMX7 wrote:By the way, has everyone seen this front cover to some American Magazine I have never heard of?
http://tinycartridge.com/post/174275345 ... oshi-based
Scroll down. Probably the most awesome/revolting image ever seen on the front of a mainstream videogame publication
If anyone's willing to post a copy of the September 2009 edition of Play Magazine to me (obviously in exchange for magazine, postage, arsing about fee), I would be pretty chuffed
So the tentacle up her clout doesn't raise an eyebrow?