View Full Version : New Atlus Game - Metal Saga..any thoughts?
Psykodelik
02-02-2006, 08:20 AM
I don't think this has been mentioned before but Atlus is releasing a new RPG called Metal Saga (http://www.success-corp.co.jp/software/ps2/metalsaga/index2.html). People have said it's a mix of Fallout and Xenogears. This was also from the JPN series "Metal Max" which is said to have gone back to the NES days. Here's a link from an interview with some people from Atlus USA and someone w/the preview build.
Preview (http://www.vgonetwork.com/article.aspx?id=321)
RPG Gamer Interview (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/metal/metalsaga/metalsagainterview.html)
This is supposedly coming out 3-28-6 and is priced at around $49.99-$54.99. I don't think there's a special edition like Magna Carta or DDS, so I don't know why some have it at $54.
Any thoughts? It looks interesting and has an interesting concept. There's also dogs w/rocket launchers. :lol:
mykevermin
02-02-2006, 08:58 AM
People have said it's a mix of Fallout and Xenogears.
You have my attention.
Level Jumper
02-02-2006, 09:40 AM
Mine as well. Now I've got to go look up more on this.
Three Dollar Hooker
02-02-2006, 01:52 PM
It's Atlus, what's not to buy? I have a complete collection of their stuff.
I just don't want any other Japanese localizers to go the way of Working Designs so I do what I can.
Vinny
02-02-2006, 02:10 PM
I don't know why, but I always like Atlus published games... they're always something different. Looking for to this game.:)
twiztidgear
02-02-2006, 06:16 PM
Gonna keep an eye on this one.
the only reason this game is getting a release because people complain on the message board. Too bad brekwin saga never got that kind of attention.
xrickyb86x
02-02-2006, 10:24 PM
sounds cool. i guess i'll have to see what this is all about.
Psykodelik
02-03-2006, 06:23 AM
62t - I never heard of brekwin...what kind of game is that?
Since the game comes out in March, I pre-ordered it w/my VG store. Hopefully they'll release in-game trailers soon, so I'll be able to see if I really want it now or wait down the road.
Starky27
02-03-2006, 10:58 AM
He's probably talking about Berwick Saga, essentially the same type of game as Fire Emblem, just not FE...
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0503/game050322e.shtml
As far as Metal Saga goes, I like that Atlus listened to its fans and I'm repaying them by purchasing the game. It looks like it'll be fun...
Dr Mario Kart
02-03-2006, 11:06 AM
It looks like crappy for even a PS2 game. Interesting concept though.
It's Atlus, what's not to buy? . .
Go Go Hypergrind, Super Army Wars, Eggs of Steal, etc... :)
Three Dollar Hooker
02-03-2006, 12:57 PM
Okay, any Atlus game that IS an RPG.
I admit, I have none of those.
b3b0p
02-03-2006, 05:23 PM
The developer of the game is more important then the publisher.
Metal Saga developer: http://www.crea-tech.net
Their game catalog: http://www.crea-tech.net/GAMES/games_catalog.html
I was not impressed with Magna Carta, Stella Deus, Samurai Western, or Riviera of their more recent releases.
I do like Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga. Disgaea was great, but was developed by NIS, which seems to publish their own games now.
Three Dollar Hooker
02-04-2006, 07:16 AM
Mastiff published La Pucelle Tactics and after that I believe NIS started publishing their own titles.
Starky27
02-04-2006, 11:22 AM
Mastiff published La Pucelle Tactics and after that I believe NIS started publishing their own titles.
Yep, but Atlus is still their distributor...
daschrier
02-04-2006, 12:33 PM
Looks interesting. I'll probably pick it up.