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Gaming Discussion / Re: Comparing game localizations

« on: June 18, 2013, 06:29:11 pm »

We got those games because Sonic, and Kirby were popular in the United States, and it's much easier to release a spinoff of something that's popular than it is to introduce a brand new franchise. There's a wider demographic, as you're targeting fans of and already established franchise, and fans of puzzle games.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Playstation 3

« on: June 16, 2013, 01:33:31 am »

Unless the PSN game requires internet to play multiplayer then it shouldn't be an issue. Of course in the event that the servers go offline then you're pretty much out of luck in getting anything back.

Catherine is multiplatform, it's a puzzle game.

Shadow of the Colossus is what can only be described as a boss rush puzzle game, with open world exploration, that's really all there is to it; it's beautiful, the soundtrack is astounding, but it's more a work of art than a game. If you're ok with that, then I recommend it to you, and everyone.

Heavenly Sword is a lot like God of War, and if that's your thing go for it. If you're looking for technical beat 'em ups then go with Bayonetta, or Devil May Cry HD collection/4 (although DMC 4 has an amazing PC port by all accounts).

There's not too many JRPGs that define, or redefine the genre. FFXIII had an amazing cast, but gameplay was iffy at best. Ni No Kuni is classic RPG all the way. And as good as I think it is, Tales of Graces is still a very basic action JRPG, just with a complex battle system, and some twist to the usual plotlines.

Resonance of Fate, being based in amodern looking future where the world outside of a steampunk clock tower is uninhabitable is about outside the norm for JRPGs that I've seen this generation. But the plot is very hard to follow if you're not paying attention to every detail. And the battle system, while fun, does get old, as does running around everywhere for hours on end.

Nier is also not a typical JRPG, but it's got problems too. Still they're both worth at least looking into to see if you'd enjoy them, because they're both pretty far away from your usual JRPG plot, and characters, and both have amazing soundtracks.

Gid's played Dragon's Dogma, and wrote a mini-review of it in the playing now thread.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Your #1 RPG you ever played?

« on: June 15, 2013, 03:29:42 pm »

There have been some licensed games that were not bad, a handful that were good, but very few that I'd consider great. If we're counting video game licensees even the best RPG in that category in my opinion the Mario RPG for the SNES doesn't make my list of all-time best RPGs. Others to consider are the Super Robot Wars series (not at all my cup of tea, but people like them). Dragonball: The Legacy of Goku games after the first, they're fun, if a bit lacking in the depth. Ranma 1/2 on the SNES, its a pretty classic RPG but it works.

As for the others listed. Resonance of Fate is a fantastic game, but it's flawed. It has some amazing characters, and cool twist on storytelling that I fear went over the heads of many people. Combat which is usually the strong suit of tri-Ace however gets repetitive really quickly, and there's balance issues. Two machine guns and a pistol are all you need for a majority of the game, and higher difficulty levels. Still one of my favorite games of all time, but favorite isn't best.

Neir is also a fantastic but flawed game. Essentially take all of the above, and replace machine guns with spears. Combat (even on the highest setting) is a joke when you rush through enemy attacks. Also every enemy uses the bullet hell orbs. It's still a unique experience, and a fun game.

Blue Dragon is ok, but both Dragon Quest VIII, and Skies of Arcadia does what it does better.

Tales of Vesperia, is probably my favorite RPG of this generation, with Tales of Graces f now being a close second. I have no complaints other than I wish Vesperia for the PS3 was officially localized.

Disgaea are love them or hate them games, and most people don't love grinding. I think Kaio once said "Disgaea is for people that like loli or grinding" and it's kind of true. I happen to really enjoy them, particularly Disgaea 2, but I don't think they're amazing, just good solid SRPGs with humor. I'd say the first one really broke new ground, but Rhapsody did that first anyway. I also think the 3rd one was the weakest entry personally.

As for older stuff... Well most people here enjoy the older stuff, that's one of many reasons that people may be here.

Edit: Someone brought up Rhapsody anyway, which means that Nippon Ichi was already represented anyway. It's tri-Ace that needs more love!

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General Discussion / Re: How did you met your significant other?

« on: June 14, 2013, 06:22:44 pm »

So guys need to learn to get some "game" if they are wondering why dating sucks for them, and having "game" is defined solely by having dates/sexual relations/flings with a lot of good looking girls?

I'm not sure I like the direction this thread is taking.

It's completely asinine isn't it? In addition to being a massive societal double standard I just think that the whole concept is in and of itself stupid.

And before I'm preempted, yes I understand the concept, except back in my day "he got game" meant that a player could ball (as in play basketball extremely well). Or we could use the terminology that "it's all in the game" as in: "what I'm doing now may not be something you like, but it's how the system we're both operating in works, and functions, and as such it's simply a part of the "game." If someone's a playa because he sleeps with a bunch of women, then what does that make a woman that sleeps with a bunch of men? I highly doubt it was "female playa" and that's just the most basic flaw in the system.

If your goal in life is sex with a bunch of women with no strings attached, then that's your business, but at least have the courtesy to understand that you're dealing with people, with emotions and feelings.

On the other side of the coin, saying someone has got game is just an evolution of the charming individual, think Ben Franklin, but with less class, philosophy, and no electrical experiments 

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Site Talk / Re: Public Flagging of Items for Deletion

« on: June 13, 2013, 04:40:05 pm »

Avoid words like delete and defunct. Defunct would likely be clicked for all of our DOS utilities.

Back in my day we didn't have these kinds of iss... Hey, get off my lawn! 

Really it's the same premise as is used on the forum here, so it can only help, unless you get someone that goes on a flagging rampage.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Playstation 3

« on: June 12, 2013, 11:53:58 pm »

I will say that I once tried G Darius on the PS3 with my original disc, and that was completely unplayable. So, even for PS1 games, not everything is kosher.

Fair enough. There's also a bunch of minor controller annoyances like having to set games to analogue mode every time you start it up (Breath of Fire 4, Parasite Eve). As well as wide price ranges for PS1/PS2 games. In general PS1 games are $6 U.S. whereas PS2 games are $10 U.S. But it seems all the GTA PS2 games are $15, and the Final Fantasy series is $10. Chronicles and Anthologies are split up, so Chrono Trigger (PS1) is $10, as is FFIV/V/VI.

If you have no interest in running older games then disregard all of that.

HD collections are given different treatment, and quality varies widely. They're treated as PS3 games, with full trophy support, and are obviously built to run on HDTVs. Metal Gear, Okami, and God of War, and the Team Ico games generally got the best overhauls, whereas DMC HD collection is a bit of a hackjob (menus were left in SD) and reports pretty much state that Splinter Cell is the worst of the lot, removed features, and barely playable. I've also heard Silent Hill had some serious issues.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: XBOX ONE

« on: June 12, 2013, 11:46:56 pm »

From what I'm seeing today, it looks like it will be the same policy as on the PS3. So, physical discs should always be good, even 3rd party. Online passes and whatnot seems like they will still be possible though if the publisher chooses to do so.

It's the exact same system that's in place now. Although I do loathe online passes... Then again I generally loathe DLC as well, but until consumers stop buying games with online passes (myself included) and DLC then it's not going away.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Playstation 3

« on: June 12, 2013, 06:59:38 pm »

you can play PS1 & PS2 games backwards compatible style if you like with your PS3 but just phat originals can just run Both while PS3 Slims could just run PS1 discs only.

The PS2 games (disk based) have issues on the fat PS3, there's a couple games that look worse than they originally did, and some games are simply unplayable. I've yet to have a disk based PS1 game not work, but there's some annoyances, like HDTVs having to either box the image into a standard def sizes, or stretch the image. This also happens with downloaded PS1 games from the online store. PS2 games are formatted to run on HDTVs though.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Playstation 3

« on: June 12, 2013, 08:23:22 am »

http://psnprofiles.com/NextGenCowboy My list of games played, disregard anything multiplatform, or any JRPGs you don't like 

I haven't brought up the Devil may Cry games, as I don't know if you're a fan, but if you are that also has an HD collection. But Bayonetta has serious frame rate issues on the PS3 that make it very difficult to play.

(Massive spoiler warning however, as the site doesn't hide hidden trophies)

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Gaming Discussion / Re: XBOX ONE

« on: June 11, 2013, 12:41:41 pm »

Not that I do a lot of multiplayer gaming on consoles, but the required PS+ subscription to play online is kind of a downer. Otherwise, yeah, they seem to have spanked MS so far, especially in the used games/sharing department.

My post from the E3 thread.

I'm a bit disappointed that PS+ is required to play multiplayer, but other than that it seems to be a complete victory for Sony. I generally don't play enough multiplayer to warrant getting a years subscription, but at the same time I could easily do what I do now and just pick it up 3 or 4 months out of the year. When they release solid games for free on PS+ I generally take advantage of it, and sometimes the stars align and I get a couple discounted games.

Not a dealbreaker at all, and if it actually improves Sony's online service I'll be quite happy. 

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Gaming Discussion / Re: E3 Topic

« on: June 10, 2013, 11:40:50 pm »

I'm a bit disappointed that PS+ is required to play multiplayer, but other than that it seems to be a complete victory for Sony. I generally don't play enough multiplayer to warrant getting a years subscription, but at the same time I could easily do what I do now and just pick it up 3 or 4 months out of the year. When they release solid games for free on PS+ I generally take advantage of it, and sometimes the stars align and I get a couple discounted games.

Not a dealbreaker at all, and if it actually improves Sony's online service I'll be quite happy. 

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Site Talk / Re: Submission Questions

« on: June 10, 2013, 04:12:44 pm »

Noticed the exception clause did ye? I was contemplating busting it out for Elf Donkey Kong, but I figured the staff had more important things to worry about at the moment, and it doesn't seem to be as rare as originally thought. Probably a much better use of the clause for Sin and Punishment.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Deus Ex announced for iOS

« on: June 10, 2013, 03:36:55 am »

Well you probably havent even given the platform a chance. And are ifnorant because the upcoming deus ex is the next main entry in the series not a port. There are many unique iPad games worth trying that you probably dismissed due to ignorance or bias like superbrothers sword and sorcery or Swordigo or Space Miner Hd. Try those before making judgements on a l,atform you dont own.

I understand that it's not a port, but you said (quoting a review) that it had to be played as a stealth game, because the touchscreen made it difficult to play as an FPS. A point that was already brought up in the thread beforehand. Also you're right I have not played the games you listed, but I wasn't passing judgement on those games, I was talking about the new Deus Ex. A game which you also have not played at the moment; which means that we're dealing with a hypothetical situation. And I stand by my statement that this game will not live up to, let alone exceed the experience of playing Human Revolution on a console, or PC.

As for tablets as a whole, you're absolutely correct in saying that I haven't given their gaming catalog much time or thought. Most of the games are not marketed to me, and I'm not interested in them I prefer to game in my home, and as such have no interest in them. That doesn't mean that I'm behind the times, or ignorant, it's merely personal preference, but one thing that does frustrate me is your temper tantrum like attitude.

So I ask you nicely, please stop, and be a bit more respectful of people with differing views. When you post something on a messege board not everyone is going to agree with you. That doesn't mean that you should attack them personally; if you can't handle someone having a viewpoint that's different than yours, then you should really stop putting your viewpoints out there.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Playstation 3

« on: June 10, 2013, 03:12:58 am »

Vesperia for PS3 never got a release in the West, but if you have the ability to play it, it's the superior version. Tales of Graces f is also worth a look, although it had a Japanese release on the Wii. Graces is a very good game, although it's not as graphically impressive as the other RPGs listed, the battle system is very complex for an RPG, although it does take some time to really get good, it just gets better and more complex the further you play.

Shadow of the Colossus and ICO if you missed them on the PS2 are always worth looking at.

I don't know if Payday got released on the PC, but if it didn't, and you have friends who play PS3 it essentially plays like Left 4 Dead, but it's fun for while, and relatively cheap last time I checked. Although playing something like that without a mouse when you're so used to using one may be hard.

Demon's and Dark Souls.

If you do racing games, Gran Turismo 5 is pretty damned astounding.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Deus Ex announced for iOS

« on: June 10, 2013, 12:12:37 am »

All these games you keep asking us about, Baulder's Gate, Bard's Tale, and Deus Ex, are all things we've all played, or been playing. You're seriously veering way off course here, and you're getting super defensive over this. If you enjoy gaming on a tablet, then that's cool. But you don't have to run here every time a game is released to try and validate your personal taste, or your purchase, and try and convince people that it's the only way to game, and the future of gaming. Especially when the first two games were released over a decade ago, and we can play the full version of Human Revolution with a controller, or keyboard and mouse.

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Site Talk / Re: Staff Crisis

« on: June 09, 2013, 01:32:26 am »

If I may suggest. In Gamefaqs, boards have this Karma System. Newbies have limitations to posting & creating topics until they 'Level up'. Members who are modded gets -3 Karma points or reach 0 to get suspended. Gaining 1 Karma just by logging in a day. Yahoo Answers also have that kind of system, if its applicable to this site.  Also, gaining 1 point not just by logging in, like submitting a hack or simply '+1' a post just for being helpful with a button. These things could give us hints on what kind of users we have here. And most forum based sites have that kind of system. 

I'm adamantly against a system like this. For the time being it seems as though the addition of staff would solve this problem in the short run. As for longer term solutions and the ultimate goal of a completely staff-free system; I really don't know how that's going to come about.

Even in the worst case scenario an upper limit on submissions can be used as a temporary fix, in addition to the added staff.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Gaming Progress Thread

« on: June 08, 2013, 05:53:15 pm »

Ugh, no. Don't play Abyss, seriously. It's the opposite of Vesperia in pretty much every regard, especially the protagonist.

With the announcement that Symphonia is getting an HD release in the West, I'll probably just stick with that, Graces and Vesperia for my action RPG needs. Round it out withe Eternal Sonata, and I think I'll be all set. If I can get this disk drive working I may look into Infinite Undiscovery, for the simple reason that it's the only tri-Ace game outside of the the handhelds (SO: Blue Sphere, and Covenant of the Plume) that I've yet to play.

But yeah, in other news I still think Vesperia is awesome!

 The depth of Graces battle system, and the fact that almost every ability if passive, means that your characters just keep getting more and more options to deal with different scenarios, as the battle system gets deeper and deeper. But Vesperia still has Yuri and Repede, and that's going to win out any day of the week.

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Personal Projects / Re: KingMike's Translation projects.

« on: June 07, 2013, 08:27:01 pm »

Royal flush wold be highest numbers all of the same suite. Straight flush would be five (4 in this case) numbers in a row eg. 2,3,4,5, all of the same suite. The royal royal there looks like a simple 4 card straight. I spent a couple minutes looking it over trying to figure it out.

double is two pair, but what's the difference between a 4 straight and royal royal here? Descending versus ascending maybe?

"Toss at close number" needs to be a meme.

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Gaming Progress Thread

« on: June 07, 2013, 06:30:14 pm »

Vesperia's on my short list of best RPG's this console generation, so I guess we're pretty far apart on that one 

Although I bought Graces f last month, and that may be even better than Vesperia. The battle system is certainly deeper, and the production value is higher, but Vesperia's music, and Yuri are both pretty astounding.

I'm really looking forward to playing Eternal Sonata, even though the beauty of the graphics might not have the same pop they did in 2008/9 they still look pretty, and I can only imagine the music will be top-notch.

I was never big on the Tales series, as I've said 100 times before, and I thought Vesperia was just kind of an anomaly, but after seeing how much I enjoyed Graces f I may have to look into some of the ones I missed (Abyss being the one that's supposed to be closest to Vesperia).

After so many years of owning a next-gen system I'm finally rounding out my JRPG collection. It's slim pickings for those of us without handhelds...

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Site Talk / Re: About Sprite-Only Hacks

« on: June 07, 2013, 02:56:12 pm »

If there are no reasonable objections, the hacks pointed here out will be removed for not meeting the guidelines:
http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/763/
http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/987/

The second hack for sure, the first hack, and the first one by the letter of the law.. It is a piece of history though.