CAG Buzz: Akysys Games' From the Abyss (DS) and Battle Fantasia (360) Giveaways!

[CheapyD]

[img-l=4751]2424[/img-l]CAG, GameQuest Direct (http://www.gamequestdirect.com/) and Aksys Games (http://www.aksysgames.com/) have teamed up to bring you CAG Buzz (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197414), which gives you a chance to win a game just by discussing it. Over the next three weeks, we will be giving away a copy a week of From the Abyss (DS) and Battle Fantasia (360).

Continue reading to learn more!

The contest is exclusively offered to the CAG community brought to you by CheapyD, GameQuest Direct (http://www.gamequestdirect.com/), and Aksys Games!

How CAG Buzz works:

An upcoming new release title will be featured as a CAG BUZZ topic.
CAGs can view screenshots, special features, and possibly industry rumors!
Three to five questions will be posted.
Post your answers in the discussion thread with your gaming insights and be entered to win the game!
One CAG (per game) will be selected every week for the next 3!


Contest Rules: User must answer the questions to be entered for the contest. How the questions are answered does not reflect chances of winning. Follow up comments are encouraged to open additional discussions within the community, but will not increase chances of winning. Keep the BUZZ going so that more users can have the opportunity to participate and win!

Winner Notification: One user will be selected and contacted through private messaging from GameQuest. User will need to reply to GameQuest with full name, shipping address, and contact number within 2 business days or another winner will be drawn.

Support future CAGBUZZ by preordering your games from GameQuestDirect!

From the Abyss (DS) (http://store.yahoo.com/game-questdirect/893610001129.html)
Battle Fantasia (360) (http://store.yahoo.com/game-questdirect/893610001136.html)


From the Abyss (DS)

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Developed by Sonic Powered, Published by Aksys Games, From The Abyss pits players within the vast world of Rubenhaut through a unique world creation engine exclusively created for From The Abyss. The game also features an intuitive touch screen control scheme, allowing players to swap skill sets and inventory on the fly while in combat! From The Abyss is also set behind lavish artwork, and an engaging 2 player co-op battle system that reminiscence of Squaresoft’s Secret of Mana. Fans of the Action RPG genre will definitely be pleased with the abysmal journey!

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.






Battle Fantasia (360)
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Developed by ARC SYSTEM WORKS, creators of the highly popular Guilty Gear series, Published by Aksys Games, [I]Battle Fantasia utilizes RPG-stylish elements while blending a high-end fighting game engine. Players will be able to pick between 12 beautifully illustrated characters by Emiko Iwasaki, and battle it out in front of gorgeous high-definition 3D environments.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?



Please cut and paste the questions (including game title) into your post.
Feel free to include answers for both games' questions in a single post.

[Kerig]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Maps are a requirement for me.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Nope, not really. I saw it at Amazon once, though.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. CAG: no explanation needed.
2. Goozex: It's where I do 90% of my game transactions now.
3. Amazon/Metacritic: to get honest multiple comments/reviews.


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I have my preferred series, but most important is the fighting style
used, as opposed to the characters/story. New franchises are good so
long as they sport the style I like.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It looks interesting, kind of a blend of Darkstalkers meets Odin Sphere.
It's always nice to have non-human characters, so long as they control
normal.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
Either one, I loved Battle Arena Toshinden as much as Tekken back in
the day.

[winterice]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Combos. Being able to chain and upgrade skills would make it more fun to grind.
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Never heard of this game until now.
3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
1. Gameranking - I like to see the opinions of people who already played the game.
2. 1up - Game news
3. Gamespot - Their forums.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
Mostly just the big ones (i.e. Street Fighter, Tekken)
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I like Anime so the look is great to me.
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
2D because the camera has less movement.

[BoneMonkey80]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
A good Story!

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Cheapassgamer.com!

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
1.Kotaku.com - I need to know the latest video game news!
2.Cheapassgamer.com - I need to know the best game deals!
3.Gamespot.com - Great reviews!

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
Yes especially street fighter I'm a big SF fan.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Has a awesome Anime feel to it, great art.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
2D is the ONLY way a fighting game should be so you can concentrate on the fighting not on movement.

[fart_bubble]

Battle Fantasia (360)

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

1) I am always stoked to hear about a new fighter being brought out over here. Grew up placing my token on SFII and waiting my turn. I'm open to any and all styles though I prefer quarter and half circles over crazy combos. Plus with the modern consoles, the online play is a really cool bonus. Don't get me wrong, I still play the hell out of the games when me and my friends get together but as we get older, its a harder thing to do. And with the way that arcades have sadly almost disappeared over here, its hard to find some good players lined up on a machine.

2) Frankly, I think the art is gorgeous and I like what I've seen of it during some clips. Looks pretty smooth.

3) 2D all the way. Though being cheesed in the corners does and will always suck, its just a genre that always feels better in 2D. Growing up on Capcom and SNK fighters (I want another Last Blade game) is also another huge reason why I prefer 2D over 3D. Plus, majority of the 3D fighters suck. There are only two series that are 3D that I've dug has been Virtua Fighter and Soul Caliber (though I honestly prefer Soul Blade over the second and later games. Li Long with the three piece staff is still one of my favorite characters of all-time)

[rothgar24]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Fun and rewarding combat system that allows the game to avoid getting dull in the repetition of battle. I also like to collect stuff.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I saw it at gamespot recently when I was browsing rpg ds games and it looked intriguing.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
1. Cheapassgamer.com: for the deals and for the user forum discussion and opinions on games. CAG community has rarely steered me wrong on a game purchase.
2. Metacritic ds: good way to get an overall view of a game's quality without slogging through tons of information.
3. ign.com/gamespot.com/gametrailers: info on specific games coming out or detailed reviews of interesting games like Abyss

[snowbunny]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Interesting and satisfying combat system, and a good story would be nice...

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I think I saw it on a GameStop email newsletter thing.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG, for the deals and the community
Kotaku, for the constant stream of "news"
Sarcastic Gamer, for the humor


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
New games are always at least intriguing, especially if they are a completely new ip.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Looks good to me! I do like how each of the characters seem pretty unique.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I'd say 3D, because it adds a whole other dimension of strategy. (Clever, I know.)

[mxpowar]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
It really doesn't matter which franchise it is to me, as long as it has online play and 2D graphics.


How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I love it. I still play the original Guilty Gear on the PSOne because I love that artstyle (not to mention the combat system).


Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D fighters for a few reasons: a) They bring back a nostalgic feeling from when I was a kid spending every quarter I had on Street Fighter II b) They just seem faster and more responsive to me than 3D fighters c) I enjoy the 2D artstyle more than 3D.

[doc005]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

A fun combat system, and an interesting storyline.


2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I've heard about this game from Gonintendo.com where I saw some screenshots of the game.


3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

Gonintendo.com: It's where I get my news about Nintendo
Cheapassgamer.com: Where I can find out about video game deals
IGN.com: I like reading it's game reviews


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I usually only care about games from the Super Smash Bros and Soul Calibur series, but sometimes I get interested in new fighting games that innovative concepts.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?I reallylike the characterdesign. The anime design seems very interesting.


Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I like 2D fighters more because it is easier to control where you are going.

[super_nerd]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. I look for action of course, and realtime battles like those found in the Tales series. I don't really care about leveling up the character statswise, but I do find fun in unlocking new moves and possible combos.

2. I've heard about it from CAG Foreplay of course!

3. CAG - because I'm cheap, pennyarcade - because it's funny, joystiq - to keep track of the latest rumors/news

[shinryuu]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:
1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
I've always liked RPGs that have a class system. That, and a fun, functional combat system.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Never heard of it. Saw the name on a release list and overlooked it. =p

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG - Great community and information on the latest video game deals. They also have a great award-winning podcast.
Kotaku - Informative on the latest gaming-related news and typically have some other interesting reads.
Operation Sports - Focuses just on sports games. Great community as well. Also provide good reviews and promote simulation in sports titles.

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Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
A bit of both. A new fighting game offers something fresh while some of my favorite fighting game series are typically long-awaited, thus created excitement.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It reminds me of the PC anime fighting games. Very clean and defintely appealing.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I like 2D fighters. More or less, I have trouble with 3D fighters because of the combat system they typically use. I'm talking about the VFs, Tekkens, SCs, DoAs. I'm just not used to it.

[Guagloves]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I do tend to enjoy fighting games like Street Fighter, Tekken and Soul Calibur but I do get curious when new fighting games come out, so I don't always dismiss new fighting games when they come out.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I actually really like the art style. All of the characters from what I have seen have a really unique look to them and I am curious to what sort of special moves they have since the Guilty Gear Games have some crazy moves.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I tend prefer 2D because tend to be less chaotic (expect for Marvel vs. Capcom obviously) and I have found them more fun because they are less complicated and have less moves to learn unlike Virtual Fighter which is really complex and hard to learn.

[Milkyman]

From the Abyss
1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
The most important thing to me is satisfying combat, there needs to be a balance between simplictiy and depth

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I have never heard of this game. I've not seen it on any of the sites blogs and podcasts I frequent.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
a)Joystiq.com: I enjoy the humor of their writers and they are very timely and the site isn't a horrid color scheme like kotaku.
b)1up.com: I feel like I've gotten to know the 1up staff through years of EGM and their podcasts and the 1up show so I give their opinions more weight than sites like IGN which just seem like a bunch of random frat guys thrown together. Also, Shawn Elliot is highly entertaining.
c)cheapassgamer.com because I loves the dealz and the community, and CheapyD and Wombat too!

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I look at every new fighting game whether its an old or new franchise

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Hard to really tell anything from these screenshots but the character designs seem a little cutesy generic.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D fighters, the action is faster.

[yukine]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
The combat system has to be fun, otherwise I tend to get bored of Action RPGs fairly quickly.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I heard of the name from GameSpot, they had a preview a little while back.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
I visit GameSpot.com for reviews/news, CheapAssGamer.com for the gaming community, and GiantBomb for everything.

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Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I tend to only purchase fighting games of series that I'm a fan of, but if the combat looks interesting, and has nice 2D art I'll usually pick it up.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I like it, it's very appealing.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D fighters, they tend to be faster and I tend to like 2D art in games more in general.

[NDPsycho]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

Ease of control is key. I need an inventory system that doesn't get in the way. That normally means an item system that is less complex. Complexity can come from a creation system if wanted, but should not carry over to item use.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I've only read about it online and first heard about it by searching pre-order info at retail sites.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

Cheapassgamer for the deals
Ign.com for reviews and to track my collection
Gamefaqs.com for the forums and walk throughs

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I tend to follow a franchise that I am familiar with, but they do not normally get me as excited as discovering a new franchise that interests me. I tend to do more research and read previews of new series than I do of an existing series, because I already know what to expect from an existing series. That being said, I will also normally wait for reviews before jumping into a new series and will make more 'blind' purchases of something I am already familiar with. The take away from that is that it is very important to get preview information out there for a new series, at least for me.

2.How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I love what I've seen, especially the character design. It's nice to see something that isn't going for realistic or gritty in it's presentation. The game seems to be going for a fun or whimsical presentation and has me very interested.

3.Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I love the look that 2D provides and the control is normally much better with 2D. However, I don't think that it matters as much as the art and control. Being 2D or 3D doesn't make a game good. The only advantage I see from 3D is character movement, but I always associate that more with action games than fighting games anyway.

[DTJAAAAMJSL]

From the Abyss

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

An addictive battle system is a must. A diverse selection of random loot also helps make things more interesting by giving you something to hunt for. Cooperative multiplayer gameplay should also be included.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I first heard about the game on the NeoGAF forums, where a topic was created about the US release. A YouTube clip from the Japanese version was shown, which picked my interest since the game reminded me of Shining Soul 2.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

NeoGAF, Kotaku, and 1UP.com. I enjoy the first two for their news content and the latter for the community.

Battle Fantasia

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

Since I love fighting games, I'll get excited about any newly released title in the genre.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I love them! They were one of the things that caught my eye when I first read about Battle Fantasia.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I prefer 2D fighters since I prefer sprites to polygons.

[ChoCoBoI]

Looks like a promising contest. I applaud you CheapyD :3

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title? Usually a very well balanced fighting system. Challenging, but not so challenging you have you grind to get through it. Also, a great storyline can make almost any fighting system bearable to go through. As long as the fighting system isn't tedious and monotonous, the storyline can keep me playing.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Never hear of it until now. It actually looks pretty damn awesome.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG. cause im a cheapass...and a poor college student with a hardcore addiction to games.
gamefaqs, been roaming their forums for the longest time.
kotaku...cause they have all the latest news xD


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

Not really. Not much of a fighting game type of guy. I'm much more interested my own favorite fighting game series.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

Characters design doesn't seem very next gen. But I'm not much for graphics. I think fighting games should maintain that oldstyle cartoonish look. Kinda reminds me of the good ol street fighter days. As for Battle Fantasia, character design is fine, but nothing eye-catching.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

Hard to say. 2D and 3D have different elements of fighting which makes things kinda hard to compare. I like the 3D because you're not restricted to left right up and down. But I like 2D because it requires a lot more skill to dodge and block every attack. I'd have to go with 3D just cause I like the 3rd dimension roaming. Its pretty awesome to sidestep a guys attack and bash him over the head with a crazy combo.

[mietha]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title? Loot whore aspect, casual difficulity

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from? I've not

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why. cheapassgamer.com for deals, joystiq.com for news, gamefaqs.com for faqs and forums

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series? Depends on how easy the achievements are

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia? Not really a fan

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why? 3d, because there is only so much you can do in a 2d space

[Static X]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I am always excited when a new title breathes life into the fighting game scene. I sometimes get excited when the game isn't new and is simply ported/localized to my region. There are so many amazing games that are never localized and are missed out on by tons of gamers. I am a fan of the genre as a whole, not just a singular series.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

It's a welcome change. The game seems to separate itself with a nice blend of mostly eastern rpg and anime stylized characters along with a bizarre fantasy story book vibe. There is a great deal of variety to the cast and no palette swaps in sight. It certainly has a visual flare that stands out among the other fighters right now.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

If I were forced to chose, I would play 3d fighters a little more. Mostly because of the learning curve and expanded core mechanics. That however doesn't stop me from playing every fighter I can get my hands on.

[jer7583]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

Interested, certainly, but only excited after seeing what the game has to offer that's new, or the history of the developer. It's always good to see new ideas and methods put towards established genres.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I feel that this is the game's real hook, so that it doesn't get lost as "just another japansese 2D fighter" Battle Fantasia's style catches your attention, and is what got me interested in the game. It would be interesting to see the visual style applied to the more extreme Guilty Gear style design to contrast this softer fantasy design.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

2D, as a matter of nostalgic preference, and because they are usually a little more balanced while being less complex. I say less complex as a compliment, as the varied fighting stances and reversals and hundreds of moves per character in many 3D fighters just makes me not want to even try to compete. I still have fun with most of the classic 2D fighters, and can pick them up again easily after years of not playing, but I can't even remember most of the Virtua Fighter 2 moves if I tried.

[thorbahn3]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
How in depth it is.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Never heard of it

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. CAG: duh
2. Goozex: awesome site
3. Screwattack.com: videos are funny


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I don't really care for fighters that much.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Looks Japanese and RPG like: alright

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
3D: Virtua Fighter is the best!
__________________

[doppelgangerknight]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

A fun and well implemented combat system as well as a good story.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I remember reading something posted about it on gonintendo a while back but haven't heard anything since.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. Gonintendo for all my Nintendo news.
2. Kotaku for the news and articles.
3. Cheapassgamer for the deals and the community.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I do get interested and intrigued but it's not until I see the game in motion and what it has to offer do get excited for it.


2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

It looks interesting to me and I enjoy the art style and the anime feel it has going.


3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

To be honest either one is alright with me as long as they can make the game work on either plane.

[Zmonkay]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Graphics (not so much OMG amazing graphics, but more of art style and does it mesh well), controlls, and gameplay system (button masher vs skill based)
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
IGN review

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
IGN.com - reviews. They're usually not very good reviews, but it helps me keep up with what games come out

CAG - well, obviously...

QJ - games and more, I like it as a place to get all the info I pretty much care about in one stop



Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
ANY fighting game is good by me!

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

Personally, I like it. It's very different from the rest of the pack, and that's always good in my book.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
2D, preferably fast MVC or GG style. They still take skill to master all the systems, but unlike most 3D and even a lot of 2D, you don't have to memorize specific combos etc. You just know the systems, and can use quick thinking and reflexes to adapt to the situation, instead of just knowing "This combo does 10 hits, I'll just keep using it..."

[RelentlessRolento]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title? --- Easy Accesability but with enough depth to keep me playing for a long time, also a good story helps.
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from? --- I have yet to hear of it till now but it sounds good
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why --- N4G = constant updates from all gaming sites, Kotaku = not the best out there but they give a gist of the news for the day, and The Escapist = they are always informing in not news but original articles that actually make you feel smarter unlike other gaming sites

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series? --- No matter how horrible it is, if it's a fighting game I'm all over it. I play fighters the most obsessively out of all gaming genres
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia? --- I love it. I've played the japanese demo and can say it's such a great mix of sketch rpg art mixed wit vibrant fighting
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why? --- I take both due to my large obsession of figthing. I can't say I prefer one over the other since the entire genre is like my baby.

[Orion_of_Chaos]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
1 - Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I wish I could say I had standards, but it's been a while since I accepted it as fact that I just buy every fighting game that comes out. That being said, I do keep an eye out for anything with the names Guilty Gear or King of Fighters.

2 - How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I haven't seen that much of the game, but I like that it's deisgned as traditional fantasy. I'd have to say that the characters I'm liking most based on design and style alone are Watson and Freed.

3 - Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I prefer 2D fighters. This is mostly due to character design. Give me more Zappa or I-No and less Mishima any day of the week. Combo systems play a big part in this choice too. I enjoy more over-the-top absurd combos like in Marvel vs. Capcom 2 or Fist of the North Star than what's commonly there in 3D games.

[Juese]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:
1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Elements of humor and interesting characters, and a unique battle system.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Can't say that I heard anything of it besides seeing the name on release lists

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG - People actually know what they're talking about, with a diversity of folk
Gametrailers.com - Obviously the video, but I also like their reviews, whether I agree or not.
Goozex - Yep I'm one of them. Brilliant system.

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Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I get excited about almost any 2D fighter. 3D fighters I tend to be more apt to go for the series (ie SC or VF), but occasionally you'll have something like Rival Schools to blow that out of the water.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I like the character models, they look big and alive. A little too anime/manga influence for me personally, but not to any deterring degree.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D. Simply put, I think it aesthetically looks better, and lets me concentrate on what my move set is.

[FluxDF]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title? In any RPG really, large selection of equipable items.
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from? This is the first I've heard of it.
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why. CAG - Deals, Joystiq - News, Penny-Arcade - Comics.


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series? Neither. Tekken series was the last I really followed. MK vs DCU looks great though.
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia? I like it...
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why? 3D, much more engaging.

[UjnHunter]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

Fun combat, easy inventory screen, awsome loot drops!

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I haven't! This is the first time, so I guess I heard from CAG & GQD! ;)

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

GameSpite - because JP is the man!
GameSetWatch - because they always have neat articles.
Insert Credit - because they usually have something interesting I wouldn't normally know about.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I get excited about EVERY fighting game. ;) The more the merrier!

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I think it's great! I was excited to hear it was coming to the states on the 360! I was tempted to Import the PS3 version from Japan...

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I prefer 2D fighters, but 3D fighters rock too! I think 2D fighters offer better Art Style and they are better for combos.

[soccerstud652]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:
What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. I look for quality maps and a challenging AI.
2. I heard of The Abyss on NeoGaf and have been eagerly waiting release since.
3. Cheap Ass Gamer, because it is the first gaming site that I began to visit regularly. The community and CheapyD are great. Kotaku, because they have the latest news coverage. Gamefaqs for their helpful community written game guides.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

1. I usually look forward to fighting gamer series that I usually buy, but if a new title looks good, I will give it a shot.
2. Character design is what immerses a player into the universe and one of the most important elements of a game. I like the cartoonish style of Battle Fantasia.
3. I prefer 2d fighter games, I grew up on them in arcades and the SNES days. 3d will never compare in my opinion.

[flybrione]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I have always enjoyed the fighter genere over the years and a new IP can be exciting.
I do have my favorites Street Fighter Series, Soul Calibur and Mortal Kombat 2.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I like the mix of 3D characters fighting in a 2D space. The game looks like it could be a lot of fun and the mix of chartacter styles looks nice. I just hope that it has the proper balance. I have heard otherwise.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D over 3D because it is what I grew up on and started with. I do like some 3D fighter like Soul Calibur but 2D is still the best.

[lolwut?]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I do get excited about new fighting games, so long as they look promising. It's always nice to see a new fighter being released as opposed to a rehash of titles I've already played (I'm looking at you Street Fighter).

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I think the fighter had a great look to it. It's not like your typical fighter; it looks more like a fixed rail Powerstone with RPG elements as opposed to a Capcom fighter. The last time I remember something looking as unique as this was when I first learned about Guilty Gear.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I prefer 2D fighters. 3D fighters can be good, but I don't like the whole side-step and hold this button to block aspect a lot of them use. I also really like 2D games for their great artwork and old school feel.

[chewster777]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
If it brings something new to the table or has interesting character designs I'm willing to give new games a shot. While I prefer my favorite series, if it gets good ratings I'll probably check it out.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It definitely looks different. There's a bunny character in this game? That's a first for me! I think fighters do need something such as unique characters to set them apart from others.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D because the characters seem more animated which makes these games fun. Also I think I lean this way because most of my favorite fighters ARE 2D games.

[humanremains2]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Great puzzles, great story, and nice extra content

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Gamestop

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
Cheapassgamer - for my deals, community, and great podcasts
Joystiq - for all my up to date gaming news
1up - for the reviews and podcasts



Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I buy every fighting game I can get my hands on. I specifically modded a few of my systems just
so I could import fighters and rpgs.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I love the whimsical design for the characters I've seen so far

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D fighters for the art and the strategic gameplay.

[eau]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Story, battle system, graphics
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
CAG!
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG, IGN and Kotaku


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
It depends on the series.
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Decent. Nothing amazing to brat about.
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
3D. More life like.

[youruglyclone]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Enemy Variety...it's not too fun if you're just hitting different colored slimes and goblins

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Nope, CAG is the first time I've seen it.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

trading/community sites not withstanding

1. Kotaku, It's where I get my gaming news
2. Joystiq, also where I get my gaming news
3. Destructoid, another outlet for news


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I'm willing to try out any fighting game. you'll eventually get tired of fighting dudes and white or red gis

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It's definitely different, you don't see too much "medieval" or "fantasy" style fighting games...plus there's a rabbit with a wizard's hat in it.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
2D, cause I still don't believe there's been a definitive 3d game. no one has mastered movement. I mean when you think about it, most "3D" fighters are still on a 2d plane. movements are confined to a single plane, with the occasional sidestep changing the direction.

[encendido5]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
1. Story and graphics. The ability to save anywhere is also key in any RPG for me.
2. Haven't heard of it before.
3. CAG - Deals and CAGCasts!
Joystiq - Up to the minute news
1up - Podcasts and reviews.

[robot]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I'm pretty much open to all fighting game announcements but am partial to Capcom Fighters in particular.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Reminds me a lot of Powerstone's look and feel.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
Prefer 2D fighters because I enjoy the madness of fighting on a 2D plane. But I do like 3d characters incorporated into a 2D plane, like Street Fighter 4, Tatsunoko VS Capcom and Battle Fantasia.

[FelixC]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I prefer fighting games that are from my favorite series but I am still open to any other fighting game. My number one criteria is if the game is well done with lots of replay value, not the familiarity.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I like the design and style because it is a change from most other fighting games I've seen which are either 2D cartoons or 3d and try to be realistic. The environments also look really good.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I don't have a preference for either one. It depends on how well the game is done. I've played good 2d and 3d fighting games and both have their ups and downs. Example, 3d ones often have more immersive graphics but sometimes, the controls can be clumsy.

[carpwrist]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Story, battle system, multiplayer capabilities (especially on the DS).

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Gamestop flyer

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
1. CAG, because i'm frugal
2. Destructoid, great community and good interviews
3. Gametrailers, HD trailers and gameplay footage


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I am consistently down for originality. I will be looking forward to Battle Fantasia.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It's very stylish. It's unique, it's hard to describe beyond the obvious details (cel-shading, Tales of Vesperia-esque).

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I used to be 2D fan, until Power Stone came along. That game changed my perspective on fighting games. I used to think they were strictly competitive, no room for fun. Power Stone 2 let you do some of the most ridiculous moves and you could have up to four people just really enjoying beating the crap out of eachother in that extra dimension.

[Placebo]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:
What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

Depends on the style, however, I look for a good interface so that my magic/items/etc are all easily accesible while in the middle of a fight. Nothing worse than having a guy smash you while you're trying to use a potion. I'm big in to stylish combat, ie. Kingdom Hearts style, moves that are nice to look at but still the core of an action rpg.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I've heard of it through game research on gamespot, and also at the video game store that I work at.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

Gamespot - Mainly news, not as big into their reviews because I find more biased than other sites like IGN
IGN - Mainly for reviews as I find their reviews less biased than others ie. Gamespot, however, their news interface is much more complex whereas Gamespot's is very easy to use and straightforward.
1up - Reviews mainly, and the fact that I subscribe to their magazine.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I love the announcement of new fighting IPs. I'm obviously skeptical as to how they will produce, but that doesn't mean I don't look out for them and read up on them. Very interested in any fighting game that comes out, however, few will do what the greats like Street Fighter & Rival Schools, etc, did best, in that make a very fast paced, but quality fighting game at the same time.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I love it and I hope that others like it too. I'm very into the style of art used in BF so I'm looking forward to it.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

Hmm. Toughie. I really enjoy a lot of 2D fighters such as Street Fighter Alpha II and Marvel Vs. Capcom/MVC2, however, I love 3D fighters like the Soul Calibur series, so it really is a tough question. Ultimately, I would go with 2D in the end because of my love for retro games, as well as the style of art that they manufacture and put to such great and beautiful use in their games. However, that is not to say that I would not play a 3D fighter, as granted they have just as good a style of art and beauty, just a different one to that of a 2D fighter.

[gunm]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


Story, a good battle system that can overcome repetition, rewards exploration
Seen it briefly mentioned in Nintendo Power
CAG, kotaku, gametrailers -- for entertainment value, news, etc
Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


I'm interested in any fighting game as I'm a fan of the genre.
I love it! Played the demo, and it's not bad overall.
I prefer 2D fighters--the gameplay mechanics are simpler to grasp and tend to be executed better in 2D for this genre. Exceptions are VF, Tekken, and certain of the SC series.

[depascal22]

Battle Fantasia:

1. I like hearing news about new fighting games. I like to see innovation and new and crazy characters and special moves.

2. Battle Fantasia looks great and I'm really looking forward to learning the ins and outs of the game.

3. I love 2D and 3D fighters but I give the slight edge to the 2D fighter. It's easier to pick up and most use the standard Street Fighter quarter and half circle moves.

[T3kN]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


The fighting system is a key element to any action rpg, but a mix of both puzzle elements and adventure discovery really help as well. A big plus that most action rpg's dont have that should is the 2 player co-op aspect. I think more Action Rpgs should have this
I heard about From the Abyss on cheapassgamer.com
Cheapassgamer.com for the best gaming deals, Kotaku.com to see what the newest news is about, and Gizmodo cuz im a gadget geek.


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


I like new fighting games as well as same series ones. The plus about sequels to fighting games is that if u mastered the characters in the one before the 2nd one should have pretty good at the game before you even play it.
I like it a lot, it reminds me of Odin Sphere. When I bought and played Odin Sphere I thought they should just make it into a 1on1 fighting game.
I like both actually. I find it easier to play 3D fighters like Tekken, DOA, or SouL caliber, but I am getting more into 2D fighters.

[ffxx]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:
1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
A: Replayability
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
A: from CAG!.
3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
A: 1. CAG for good deals.
2. Gamefaq for some tips.
3. xbox.com to check out news.


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
A: New fighting games are good as long as they offer a wide variety of characters.
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
A: It looks really good.
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
A: Both because each has its own characteristic of gameplay.

[gwing00]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Battle System, Character Design and Storyline
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
CAG
3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG - fun all around not just VG
GameFAQs - guides and reviews
IGN - reviews

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
Faves first but depends on details of others
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Like it
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
No preference either way but all depends on how well the controls are.

[ZeroIchiNi]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

That the game is at least 40-hours long in the main game. The Action does not just constantly pressing the same buttons over and over again. and if there are more then one character to switch to, give me a reason to. The other Action RPG that I've played such as the Tales series, and Star Ocean I've played through the entire game with changing to a different character once or twice just to change back to the main one because I find using those characters were boring.
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I probably heard it on a game review site like gamespot.com or somewhere but because of the title, when I glance at it I assumed it said "Tales of The Abyss" causing me to overlooking it.
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

www.gamefaqs.com - for hints and reviews from others who played the games.

www.gametrailers.com - for the latest trailers

www.screwattack.com - for entertainment and HardNews. btw screwattack is where I find out about this website.


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

Not really excited only care mostly on Street Fighter or many other fighting game from Capcom.
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

They look interesting enought for me to try playing most of the characters. Who don't want to try beating others using a rabit? But that also make me worry about little characters that are in the game. will they be broken fighters like Yoda in SC (most attack won't hit, and can't be grab for throws).
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

2D fighter because of it fast pace and complexity. don't like 3D because in most 3D, any newbie can button bash the entire game and still win against players who had played for a while, and movelist for each characters are diffrent to the point that each character has to be remembered (example Tekken, I'm good with one character but with other I will lose badly).

[Cmosfm]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
That the game doesn't stray too far from the "action" element and keep the pace, one thing I hate about RPGs is they are normally so slow. I like to play for maybe an hour or two at a time, no more, and if that entire time is taken up by one boss battle or 4 random battles, I don't enjoy it one bit.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I have heard of it, and I believe it was from Digitpress.com.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

Other than CheapAssGamer...
1. Gamefaqs. not for the forums, but the reviews are usually unbiased so it's a good place to get honest opinions
2. Kotaku, it's where I get all my video game news!
3. Digital Press, great site for modern AND classic gaming.


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
If a game has characters in it I already like and recognize, such as Marvel Vs. Capcom, it's usually more interesting to me than a game that I don't know about. Although, the art style in the particular game is very intriguing to me so it has peaked my interest.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I like it, I think each character has an individual "look" and "style" and I think that is what's necessary to make great characters.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I think nowadays I prefer 3D over 2D, because 2D games always tend to revolve around elaborate combo systems and 50 button entry special moves that I could never get the hang of and my friends would always kick my butt whenever we play. I'm better at 3D because there's usually more ways to dodge and it's always been my major tactic.

[Lloweh]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I am open to any fighting game. I dont usually play them because I am not the greatest but I am always open to one that is fun to play and wont make me feel like tossing my controller.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I think the characters look great. I like the diffrences in them from the little fighters to the regular sized ones. Would probable give them all a try to find one I liked.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I dont really have a prefernce on fights. I am open to both as long as they are easy to control.

[SeanNOLA]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title? Good puzzles are a make-or-break category for action RPGs. Zelda games are fun because they offer a variety of challenging puzzles rather than having the player solve the same puzzle type over and over again with varying difficulty. Also, a good fighting system that varys over time is nice. Dungeons that are fun to explore is another must (MegaMan Legends did a good job with that)
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from? I had never heard of it befor this post.
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why. (1)cheapassgamer.com : They have a great, welcoming community that is always willing to lend a helping hand and find some great deals. (2) Gametrailers.com : hours of content about upcoming games and some of my old favorites. (3) 1UP.com : Great podcasts, especially 1UPFM and Retronauts.

[Morpho]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I'm actually leery of mega-sequels and prefer newer games. The same system with a new coat of paint is still the same system.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Very interesting-I'd like to see them in action.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D simply because they tend to be more pick up and play and make for fun competitive play with friends stopping by to play games.

[hero101]

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

I looking for graphic, storyline and battle system for an Action RPG. I want all of these elements to be implemented properly where the final product produces a must-buy feeling from me. Something unique is also worth looking at.
I haven’t heard of this game before I saw it on CAG.
Top 3 gaming website:

Cheapassgamer.com - I live here.
Ign.com - check review of games
goozex.com - trade games

[Kain Vincent]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.


1. I look for an enjoyable and fluid combat system, an engaging story and
intriguing puzzles.
2. I heard about this game from Gamefaqs during a discussion of new DS RPG's on
the market.
3. I visit these sites below since they tend to avoid padding and prolonging gaming
news and reviews. Instead, I get more down to earth information without the
clutter.
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/
http://www.gamesradar.com/
http://www.videogamecritic.net/


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?


1. I tend to get excited hearing about any new fighting game, although I do enjoy
some series more than others.
2. I think the art style is amazing and the medieval theme is rather unused but
clever for a fighting game.
3. I enjoy 2D fighters more due to the more technical nature of their gameplay
systems and the fact it's usually more visually expressive in terms of attacks and
animations.

[xeno]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
-Story
-gameplay
-not so complicated battle system

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
-saw this game on amazon and been meaning to check it out.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
-CAG for deals
-Joystiq - to stay up to date
- gamefaqs- when i get stuck on a game .


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
-I get excited about announcements on new fighting games then a squeal to a fighting game.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
- i think that the design and the style of BF is awesome, looks awesome, and it should be since its made by the same people who made the guilty gears series.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
- i like both because they are different from eatch other.

[blazerb]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
I really like good combat the flows. Something that we quickly eat away the hours.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I never heard of it before this contest.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG
kotaku
gamefaqs


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I get excited for all 2D fighting games, but only soul calibur in the 3D realm.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Battle Fantasia look beatiful. I love Guilty Gear so I image that I will like this game also.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 2D. I think I prefer 2D games because I'm old.

[kojubat]

From the Abyss (DS)
1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Being able to play in time blocks of my choosing - whether fifteen minutes or four hours, without having to lose progress; a strong story to keep me coming back; continuous progression (leveling, equipment, NPCs, etc.).
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
This is the first I've heard of it, so right here.
3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
Gamertag.com (http://www.gamertag.com), because I've been part of the community since the early days of Xbox Live and I do a weekly podcast there.
CAG (http://www.cheapassgamer.com), for the personality and deals to keep my habit going.
Halolz (http://www.halolz.com), it's funny.

Battle Fantasia (360)
1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I think there's always room for new games I'm not familiar with, but I don't get excited about new entries in series I am already familiar with and don't consider a favorite.
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
As long as it doesn't get too cute, I think I like it. (I'm okay with a bunny, as long as his attacks make sense.) Looks clean with a variety of themes.
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I don't prefer one or the other - there are great games in both, and games I dislike in both. It tends to boil down to gameplay and characters over dimensional plane.

[AkariK]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:
What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
--Choices in fighting styles (weapons, characters), well paced gameplay (not TOO much boring repetition), bonus stuff for endgame or just a lot of bonus/secret missions along the way

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
--I actually tried out the import and liked it quite a bit

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
--CAG, for obvious reasons
gamefaqs, also for obvious reasons
Does Wiki count? I usually pull general game reception from there, since they tend to quote other gaming sites


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
--A little of both. I'll try any fighting game at least once, but if it's a series I like, I'll just try it faster.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
--I like it. And if it's smooth gameplay, then I really like it.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
--I sort of prefer 2D fighters (melty blood and guilty gear have spoiled me), but I'm willing to play either equally. The graphics whore in me says I should stick to 3D, but... doesn't matter.

[jaydepps]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
I think it should have a thought out plot, various types of weaponry, and characters.
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
This is the first time I've heard of it.
3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG is the only one I visit regulary because it is the best. I sometimes visit IGN to see upcoming games and how they rated them.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I have no favorite fighting game series so I am impartial to them all.
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It's interesting, it reminds me of a newer version of street fighter for some reason.
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I prefer 3D fighting games because it allows for better movements and the ability to dodge attacks.

[ShardZ]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Easily the most important to me is fun, varied, original, and challenging gameplay. If a game is too easy and/or grindy I'll lose interest pretty quickly. Also, if it plays essentially the same as something I've played before, the gameplay had better be somewhere around my favorite ever or it'll start to feel repetetive.
A memorable soundtrack & a decent storyline are also good attributes, but again, gameplay is far and away the most important aspect to me.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I've never heard of it before, but after seeing this contest I did some research and it looks kinda interesting.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
gamerankings.com - Excellent reference for quickly finding information & opinions on a game.
kotaku.com - All the gaming news I could ever want. Well, even more than I want really. These guys are crazy thorough!
gamefaqs.com - If I'm stuck in a game, or wondering where to find secrets, or just want to find general info such as release dates, this site always comes through - and if it doesn't, it's usually just a matter of time before the info pops up.




Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
Pretty much any new fighting game will interest me. While I mainly play Soul Calibur games, I'm currently looking forward to sooner or later getting to play Street Fighter 4, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Melty Blood: Actress Again, Arcana Heart 2, BlazBlue, MONSTER... and so on and so forth. I'm not that interested in American-made fighting games though, for example the Mortal Kombat series which didn't interest me much originally and since Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 has steadily gone downhill.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It's certainly different. Kind of charming, but even moreso it's just hilarious seeing cute lil Watson busting out massive combos. DON'T MESS WITH BUNNIES.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
2D. Although I've played Soul Calibur games more than any other fighting games, I don't particularly care for other 3D fighters as they tend to feel too loose and glitchy to me. 2D fighters generally seem to have more concrete possible outcomes in a given situation, which is ultimately more fun to me. This is just my perspective though - I fully realize that the Virtua Fighter series is all kinds of solid, it just doesn't feel that way to me when I sit down and play it.

[Kapwanil]

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I get excited, if only because it means that it could be the start of another interesting series. Lord knows we can always use another one, especially when the genre, albeit still going somewhat strong, could always use another solid title.


How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Quite eye-catching, really. It's usually something like that that ends up turning my head and giving a series a chance. Now, I've been burned before because of this, but I have enjoyed what I've heard insofar about the game so I'll gladly give it a try.


Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
Personally, I'm more into 2D fighters on average. I guess it has to deal with my past experiences, mostly because I only ever got into the big three 3D titles (Soul Edge/Calibur, Tekken, Virtua Fighter) while the rest I never really thought much of. Yes, there's a lot of mediocrity in both the 2D and 3D field, but I just felt that most 3D fighters are just too uninteresting to play at that point whereas other 2D ones are somewhat passable.

[hoho-jijo]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Great controls that are responsive and easy to use during battle
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I think I saw a picture of it on IGN
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
Cheapassgamer.com - I need to save money
gamespot.com - I like thier HD videos and features
gametrailers.com - I dig downloading hd movies to view on my 360

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I like all fighting games but tend to only buy those that get great reviews, even if one of my favorite series has gotten crap reviews I won't buy it
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It gave me a feeling of...eh(shrug)
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
Either one, I liked the old school MK games and SF but I also love the Soul Edge and Soul Calibur games

[vrblknch]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Use of multiple buttons, d-pad combos (think fighter fireballs and dragon uppers) nothing worse than one attack button, one block, one spelll, etc.
Action RPGs are repetitive enough so complex controls and a decent story will keep me engaged. Oh and lets not 4get weapon creation/synthesis ***Insert regurgitating anthropamorphic creature here***
must have better weapons...

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
This website, metacritic, Amazon, gamefly.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
1. cheapassgamer.com - the in laws! deals are always a good thing
2. metacritic.com - the mistress! honest reviews, averages can be trusted
3. ign.com- the lying cheating wife! gameplay videos, no substance

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
Fighter fan all the way. If there is a ring annoucer, Im there. Namco, SNK, Capcom, or the lil guys Im in. STF4 coming soon is a big deal, but ANY this gen fighter is a big deal to me. Guilty Gear, MVsC, Last Blade, Soul Caliber(MINUS THE STAR WARS/SPAWN/LINK weirdness) and Samurai Showdown are my faves.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
The trojan character is cutesy, not sure if the character cannon is consistent. That is a nit pick because I am a conceptual artist. Anime stylization is always good, but if you have only 12 fighters I'd rather they all be 61/2 heads tall. I mean I still struggle with the blankas and yodas in terms or story realism... Guilty Gear is the pinnacle of balance and character design. There is someone for every archetype. That @#!$
Robo Ky! I am naming my child palette swap.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
A true fighter takes what he is given. The 3D and 2D formats both have positives and negatives. My lil bro has always been AND WILL ALWAYS BE a throw hog. Side step and throw, thats his m.o. So I counter likewise with the same. Match after match of tag tournament on PS2 was grab, grapple, shake, sidestep, throw. LOL. With the VS health turned down and the timer off. 2D is like DC comics, Superman and Batman were first, but does that mean IronMan and Thor don't kick a##? The 2D play with the 3D look is where its at. But juggling in an 8-way run world is also VERY satisfying. The true innovation was not 3D over 2D, but the scroll/zoom feature from Art of Fighting and Showdown. Bring the zoom back!

Oh well hope I win one, but if not I will still rent and possibly buy!

[wizardofcoz4126]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.


1. Great controls, (if 3D) a solid camera, replay value (like lots of items to collect and side quests), multi-player is not essential (but it is welcomed), and a cool theme.

2. I read about it on Gamesradar.

3. Kotaku, Destructoid, and Hardcore Gaming 101. I visit Kotaku and Destructoid because of the editor's good point of view on games and decent reviews. I visit Hardcore Gaming 101 because of the excellent articles and the fact that they cater a lot to my gaming tastes.









Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?


1. It really depends. I am excited at the announcement of any new 2D fighting game, but I am also care about my favorite fighting game series (Guilty Gear, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown, Tekken, Soul Calibur, Virtua Fighter, and so on and so on...)

2. I like it a lot. I am thrilled about ANY release by Arc System Works. I was worried that it was a 2.5D fighting game, but after seeing the screenshots, I am looking forward to it and it could be a reason why I would buy an Xbox360.

3. I personally prefer 2D fighting games because imho, they have a much better art style than 3D fighters. Also, I feel they have a larger amount of depth than 3D fighters. But as you can already tell, I play both without any hesitation.

[fatboyjam]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Depth of play - the ability to divert off the main quest to spend countless hours tracking down and obtaining obscure items and abilities.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
No, but tossing out the Secret of Mana reference is enough to take a second look.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. CAG: got to stay on top of the deals and respect the site's community.
2. Goozex: Turning into a great place to keep the game library fresh without being insulted at retail's used prices.
3. 1up: good mix of reviews and news.


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I was burnt out on the genre for years (Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter killed me with countless releases that added a couple new characters and levels, but was stagnent in innovation. Recently, Virtua Fighter brought me back - a deep and rewarding game.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I really like the art direction - character design is interesting, but has me wondering how it'd play.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I preferred 2d for years since they were about the art, while 3d was all about the realism. I feel the lines are starting to blur and the fighting experience is typically much deeper with 3d, so I've been playing more of those lately.

[JCAll]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
-I don't look for much. Action RPG covers suck a wide range that I like the variety. But I simply cannot stand Randomly Generated Dungeons and any game that uses them deserves to be shot.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
-I hadn't. I may look in to it now.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
-CAG: Because I am one, GameFAQS: Because we all need help sometimes, eBay: Because I can't think of any others that don't involve Webcomics and dragging VGCats into this seems rather off topic.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
-Not many fighting games come out nw that AREN'T part of a franchise. The line 'From the creators of Guilty Gear' has me interested this time though.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
-The characters look odd. Sort of how all the screen shots of Zelda Windwaker looked odd but turned out beautiful in motion. Though the backgrounds seem lifted straight out of...every other fighting game ever. I guess I can't blame anyone for that.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
-2D. Possibly because 2D fighters don't take themselves as seriously as their 3D ounterparts. And I prefer the over the top.

[robosheep]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Variety of weapons/tools with differences beyond just the sprite and damage.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Not sure, I haven't heard much good sadly.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

Metacritic - Compiles reviews so I don't have to
Tiny Cartridge - Dedicated DS site with interesting articles
Destructoid - Big enough to get the important news, small enough that it doesn't feel like the kotaku storm.

[dizz.lee]

From The Abyss
1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Depth/originality of the storyline. I get bored with redundant, overused themes. Character development is an important aspect of the storyline as well I suppose. Battle function should be relatively simple as well, as well as skill trees and such.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I heard it from IGN.com/DSFanboy.com. It got some buzz before its release.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
a. cheapassgamer.com for the deals
b. ign.com/dsfanboy.com for news (i prefer the latter, because it's ds-only)
c. gamespot.com for forums and board-life.

[imascrub]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

A1. intuitive controls and fun gameplay
A2. IGN
A3. IGN, CAG, and qj.net. Does QJ count? lol Usually go to IGN and qj.net for their news, and CAG to pick up news from other sources.

[SOSTrooper]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


1) Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I favor new fighting games because I like the fact that another developer is willing to take the risk in attempt to make a unique fighting game apart from the crowd. Though they have often failed but once in a while we'll see a gem.

2) How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I love the art style of the game, and throwing in some Guilty Gear flashiness never hurts.

3) Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

2D because that's what I grew up on playing: Street Fighters and Mortal Kombat.

[SDC]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. A combo system that requires some effort
2. I visit Aksys' site the some regularity to see if they have done anything awesome, so that's how I found out about it.
3. 1up, GamesAreFun, Gamespite

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

1. I'm always ready for more fighting games, so any new one is fascinating to me
2. The fantasy theme is actually surprisingly unique, and the fact that it was taken so far as to give characters HP totals and levels is impressive.
3. 2D, most likely because that is what I grew up with, so it feels more natural. I play some 3D fighters, but I never have as much fun with them.

[smashedfly]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
An intuitive and innovative battle system, and plenty of ways to apply field abilities in puzzle-like ways

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
IGN

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
IGN for game and industry news, CAG for game deals, and Game TZ for game trades

[archangelreb]

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series? I'm always excited to hear that a new fighting game is out I was stoked when SC4 was released.
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?It has a Anime feel to it which I happen to like.
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why? I like them both 3d for the graphics and 2 d for the fighting.

[Dr Mario Kart]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
- I dont want it to feel too button mashy.
- Level Design / Art Direction / Soundtrack

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
- I heard about it once in passing a while back, probably either here or penny arcade.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
- Penny Arcade forums (video game discussion)
- CAG forums (video game discussion)
- Neogaf forums (video game discussion)

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
- I get excited about a few favorites but also completely new games.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
- The style of battle is fine. The characters are very different from what I'm used to seeing in fighters. They dont look like TOUGH characters. They seem like they would be from one of those indie doujin fighters.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
- I prefer 2D, but its all good.

[Nelo Ice]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

i get excited about stuff like street fighter though if the game looks good i'll be hyped

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

character designs look great and the battle system looks really fun

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
i'll play either since i suck at fighting games in general but i guess 2d since im ok at smash bros - I prefer 2D, but its all good.

[DomLando]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
The main element I look for is how deep and satisfying the battle system is.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I saw a few previews on various sites.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
CAG (Video game deals and Discussion) IGN (News/reviews) Kotaku (News)

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
Any fighting game is great news nowadays. Especially 2D fighters.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
From what I have seen, they look interesting.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
2D. I play both though.

[BWQ3A]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title? - Character Design
2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from? - 1st time I've heard of it. Looks sweet though.
3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why. - CAG, Joystiq, & Gamespot. To get the latest news & game deals.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series? - Generally only my favorite.
2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia? Seems to be OK.
3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why? Both, depends on the mood I'm in.

[Sarchasm]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

Q1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

A1. I look for a system that's deep enough to allow for a lot of customization without feeling as though it's bogging me down in minutiae. I also have to feel like the action is significant to the outcome of the battle and not simply a fancy user interface.

Q2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

A2. I had not heard of this game previously.

Q3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

A3. Kotaku, because they provide me a quick overview of the day's news. 1UP, because I enjoy their podcasts. GameLife because the editorials are pithy and direct.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Q1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

A1. I think I occupy the middle ground between the two extremes. I don't get excited about any new fighting game, but I'm always willing to try a new series.

Q2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

A2. I like it. It's an interesting compromise between 2D and 3D fighters.

Q3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

A3. I can't say I have a preference.

[UnrealZero]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
i usally dont really look up nor do i buy fighting games. Never once have i preordered a fighting game, but i do own quite a few but usally i only care about ones i know ill get attached to aka tekken chars!!

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I just actully heard about this game yesterday. The design and style are quite amazing and very much differ from the same recycled sprites or recycled game youve played over and over. Definitly a welcomed fighter to the genre. I would without a dought try this game one day.


Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
It really depends on the series. Naruto has always been 2d fighting and that got old.Now its moving to 3D , it actully feels like your in full control. I can not really choose either because each game runs either one or the other so i pick both.

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Being able to customize your char, knowing when you get new gear it will change how you look, using a diffrent weapon changes how the game is played, and being able to level just about any thing from chars,pets,spells, and weapons. The most important would have to be making me want to pour countless hours into a title and feel like it was all worth the effort.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I have actully seen it on gamestop browseing thru Rpgs on Ds. It wasnt a sure buy because i havent got the chance to do my usual info check. I wanna make sure the game will give me that money well spent feeling.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
Screwattack would have to be my #1 i love every piece of content they submit.
#2 would have to be gametrailers for avgn,retrospective and i really enjoy their fully detailed reviews.
My final would be Cag, i have recently come across this site from Screwattack and am sure am glad. Im constantly on screwattack and cag everyday just to read posts or catch some videos.

[botticus]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


1. What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

Enjoyable battle system with a wide variety of skills and weapons you gain access to as you progress to keep things fresh and replayable.

2. If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

The initial reveal in Famitsu via GAF.

3. Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

CAG for the deals and community, NeoGAF for the industry and Japanese news as it happens, and I suppose Kotaku for the occasionally-witty commentary someone tells me to read.

[chewy35]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:
Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
When a new fighting game comes out I try to rent it at least. Super Turbo has always been my bread and butter, but I'm willing to play anything.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I don't discriminate when it comes to character design. There doesn't have to be the typical Ryu/Ken build. Play Waku Waku 7 for the Neo-Geo and you'll see some weird ass characters. In regards to the style, I think it's pretty impressive. It has that Odin Sphere look to it.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I'll always prefer 2D because I was in sixth grade when Street Fighter 2 blew up. I remember all the clones that followed and I still remember Virtua Fighter coming out. I'll play anything, but if I had a choice it would be a 2D fighter.

[jeremywoods]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
-fun factor and a good battle system. just as long as the game doesnt become too repetitive.
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
-this is the first time actually, so on CAG.
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
-cheapassgamer.com - to find deals on games, dvds, etc
-gamefaqs.com - to get tips and help when i need to
-kotaku.com - read new game articles, etc


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
-depends on the preview/gameplay videos and hype. if it looks interesting, i would pay more attention to it
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
-kinda reminds me of odin sphere. i like it
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
-2d, a lot of my favorite fighting games are 2d (mvc2, 3rd strike, guilty gear, arcana heart, etc). not a lot of fighters can pull off 3d

[greenshell48]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1.) I really look for a good story as well as a deep combat system. The story will urge me to keep playing to see what happens while the combat system will keep me satisfied when I have to grind.

2.) I saw a video of it on gametrailers.com.

3.) I regularly visit gametrailers.com, cheapassgamer.com and gamefaqs.com.

[DoubleOThrowed]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1.Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I get excited at the announcements of new fighting games and established series..Its my favorite genre...

2.How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I like it..Its something new and fresh...

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

2d fighters have a certain tension to them that cant be recreated with 3d fighters..

[polo14player]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series? Yes, i'm always excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game especially if it is unique like battle fantasia.
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia? i think it's fresh and unique!!! i love it!!!
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why? LOVE EM BOTH EQUALLY!!!! but think 3D was the way to go for this title!!!

[slimeknight8]

What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. The action is good
2. Saw it in Nintendo Power.
3. CAG: to check out the game deals and Cheapy's videos.
Infendo: For all of my nintendo fanboy needs.
Kotaku: For all the other news I need to know.

[IXI Dragunz IXI]

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

1. I only get excited if I knew the game series is good.
2.I think the character design and style is great, just like Soul Calibur.
3. Doesn't matter to me because I kick ass in both!

[MrNEWZ]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
Very interested in the characters, the battle system, and great worlds.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
This is the first I've heard of it. The more I read, the more I wish I'd heard of it before. :-/

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. CAG: I'm a cheap ass gamer.
2. Metacritic: Generally pretty interested in seeing overall reports in a neatly wrapped bow. Unfortunately, a lot of my favorite style RPGs get DESTROYED there.
3. Amazon or PriceGrabber: I generally check both Amazon and PriceGrabber for prices and deals on upcoming games. As another poster mentioned you're more likely to see varied types of reviews as well.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I am always open to new series--- probably more than most.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

Style and character design definitely appear to be some of the strengths of this game. Big fan.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

I am open to either. The Capcom 2D series were a blast and still are when they tackle them. Virtua Fighter and Tekken also are fun. I'm easy to please if the game is fun or good.
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[quijibo42]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:

What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
In an action RPG one of the main things I look for is a smooth and fluid combat system. I just can't play the game if the combat is bad.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I've just read a few things about it on rpgamer.com

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.
1. Kotaku - I enjoy their writing and they're comprehensive enough to cover most games I care about.
2. Rpgamer - As rpg's tend to be my favorite genre, I spend time here looking for more in depth coverage.
3. Gamerankings - Mainly to keep track of what has come out recently and how games are being received.

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
Usually my excitement is reserved for games that have proven themselves in a past iteration.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I really like the somewhat outlandish character design, and feel that it has a good style that the cel shading really complements.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
It doesn't make much difference to me as long as the game works well with what it does use, though I will say that I've felt that fewer 3D fighters achieve this than 2D ones.

[Karuto]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?
A fast, intense story, mainly. Not only does the game have to last a while, but I need it to be something I won't be really bored with.

If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?
I read about it on DSFanboy.com.

Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

1. CAG - To find the best deals on what I'm looking for.
2. DSFanboy - For the latest news and information on my favorite games for the handheld.
3. GameTrailers - I can download all the trailers for my favorite games, and the special features are fantastic. What's not to love?


Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

Do you get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?
I tend to look towards what that particular fighting game is bringing to the table, especially concerning the look, the characters, and the action. I'm not the best at fighting games, but I certainly do enjoy playing them.

How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
I think it looks great. There hasn't really been a fighting game with the style that Battle Fantasia is bringing to the table. I'm excited about what the game has to offer, and I'll definitely be giving it a try when I can.

Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I'm a big 2D fighter fan, since most 3D fighters aren't done that well to begin with, but mostly because there's nothing quite like hand-drawn art to really allow a game to bleed cool.

[tekjet]

From the Abyss (DS) Entry Questions:


What are some of the key elements that you look for in a Action RPG title?

Loot and character customization are my favorites, but story is very important as well.


If you’ve heard of From The Abyss, where did you hear it from?

I saw some early footage at the game company I work at, and I've been very optimistic about this game ever since.


Name 3 gaming sites you visit regularly and why.

0) cheapassgamer.com - mainly for videogame deals, but also to download the podcast and just check out the community.
1) joystiq.com - my primary source for game news and rumors.
2) sorethumbsblog.com - great industry insider insight by two amazing game journalist vets.
3) gamepolitics.com - this is where I keep up with the important issues that affect the industry (which usually aren't covered by the other blogs).



Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:


Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I am only excited about new 2D fighting games, especially ones that have good next-gen graphics. As for 3D fighting games, I can generally do without.


How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?

I very much like the character design and style of Battle Fantasia, although I prefer more in-depth moves (something like Arcana Heart).


Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?

2D fighters, hands-down. I never really got into 3D fighting games, and I think they lack much of the intensity of 2D fighters. It's too bad more companies don't make 2D fighters any more.

[misbitski]

Battle Fantasia (360) Entry Questions:

1. Do get excited at the prospect of the announcement of any new fighting game or do you only care about your favorite fighting game series?

I definitely get excited when I hear an announcement for a sequel in my favorite fighting franchises (e.g. Soul Calibur IV, SF IV, etc.), but I also get equally excited about new fighting game properties. It's good to get new ideas and character designs in the genre. Fighting games have been one of my favorites since my childhood, so any title is a welcome addition.

2. How do you feel about the character design and style of Battle Fantasia?
It looks very interesting. The high definition graphics and hybrid 2D/3D design piqued my interest. It's still uncommon to find next gen fighters, since a lot of the franchises are still churning out 2D iterations or re-releases.

3. Do you prefer 2D or 3D fighters and why?
I have no preference. 2D works better for some fighters