Does this game have spoilers for Persona 4? I'm not very far into P4 Golden, but I'd like to play this now.

So I bought this for my 360 and it's buried in my backlog. Only messed around w/ trials.
Is the online dead for 360? (or only pros now)
If I want to get into online, I can probably sell the 360 version and pick up the ps3 one and come out even. Is the ps3 community much bigger to make it worth doing that? I saw the previous post, but am looking for some additional feedback.

Originally Posted by Zbornak Does this game have spoilers for Persona 4? I'm not very far into P4 Golden, but I'd like to play this now.

I would hold off on playing the story mode, but the arcade mode may be safe (I haven't played it enough to say for sure).

I'm not a fighting gamer but I love P3 and P4. The story mode is fun if a bit wordy, but I have actually found it to be really clever and well done (certainly better than The Answer). It's pretty lighthearted and seems to pick on the concept of the game in hilarious ways. The fighting is pretty freaking awesome even if I admittedly don't know what I am doing most of the time. I've been playing on medium difficulty and progressing pretty well.

Originally Posted by Zbornak Does this game have spoilers for Persona 4? I'm not very far into P4 Golden, but I'd like to play this now.

Yes. Finish P4G first.

Originally Posted by ZeroFlame15 I got it when it was $30 around Black Friday and my copy came with the soundtrack. So You could get lucky getting it.

Sometimes you can get lucky from Amazon if they still have the pre-order bonus copies sitting around with the ost included. I've ordered a few games in the past where I received artbooks/cds without having to pre-order for any bonuses.

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Originally Posted by Tsukinikawatte Proof that Arc systems games are too complicated for casual players. They find out its hard then trade it in hence the price drop. Blazblue is the same and Guilty Gear has to many options for fight styles for your average player who isn't willing to put time and effort into learning about proration or practice combos. I played GG, BB, and P4A and like them all.

Nah. The price dropped because it's typical Aksys crapwork with shitty quality sprites that aren't dot pixel art. It's generic doujin inspired fare which only the hardcore weaboos with no girlfriend, no life and no money.

Aksys games aren't specifically more complicated, they're just not popular because nobody really cares to play to play Doujin style fighting games in the mainstream. Hell if I wanted Doujin fighting, I could go for Melty Blood, Queen of Hearts, Arcana Hearts, or whatever. They're a dime a dozen. Just because you add the pocky infused Persona junk into it doesn't mean it's worth a whale fart.

Aksys also has a fanbase that is scared of the outside world. That's why nobody features Aksys fighting games. Evo cancelled the Blazblue tournament because Blazblue fans sat on their ass and played online and never showed up. Online is so glorious to frame friendly aksys games that they don't even have the testicular fortitude to go up to someones face and look them straight in the eye and give them a smashing good beatdown.

But ripping good price my friend. I'll wait till it hits ten dollars. When it costs less than a meal at a diner, then I'll invest into it. Gonna play some Virtua Fighter 5 now.

virtua fighter, lol.... stop my sides are hurting from all the laughter....

Damn, I might have to bite on this. Don't see it going lower than the 20 mark.

Originally Posted by Paco Nah. The price dropped because it's typical Aksys crapwork with shitty quality sprites that aren't dot pixel art. It's generic doujin inspired fare which only the hardcore weaboos with no girlfriend, no life and no money. Aksys games aren't specifically more complicated, they're just not popular because nobody really cares to play to play Doujin style fighting games in the mainstream. Hell if I wanted Doujin fighting, I could go for Melty Blood, Queen of Hearts, Arcana Hearts, or whatever. They're a dime a dozen. Just because you add the pocky infused Persona junk into it doesn't mean it's worth a whale fart. Aksys also has a fanbase that is scared of the outside world. That's why nobody features Aksys fighting games. Evo cancelled the Blazblue tournament because Blazblue fans sat on their ass and played online and never showed up. Online is so glorious to frame friendly aksys games that they don't even have the testicular fortitude to go up to someones face and look them straight in the eye and give them a smashing good beatdown. But ripping good price my friend. I'll wait till it hits ten dollars. When it costs less than a meal at a diner, then I'll invest into it. Gonna play some Virtua Fighter 5 now.

So the multiple gaming outlets that have it up for fighting game of the year are wrong? And Virtua Fighter blows.

Originally Posted by Tsukinikawatte virtua fighter, lol.... stop my sides are hurting from all the laughter....

Originally Posted by chicagocubsfan So the multiple gaming outlets that have it up for fighting game of the year are wrong? And Virtua Fighter blows.

Even though he went overboard with the Arc system fighter hate no one can deny Virtua Fighter being a great fighting game now. Its one of if not the most technical fighter out there. Saying its bad is doing exactly what he did.

Picked up a copy with the CD soundtrack at Best Buy with price match of Amazon. Thanks OP!

Originally Posted by Paco Nah. The price dropped because it's typical Aksys crapwork with shitty quality sprites that aren't dot pixel art. It's generic doujin inspired fare which only the hardcore weaboos with no girlfriend, no life and no money. Aksys games aren't specifically more complicated, they're just not popular because nobody really cares to play to play Doujin style fighting games in the mainstream. Hell if I wanted Doujin fighting, I could go for Melty Blood, Queen of Hearts, Arcana Hearts, or whatever. They're a dime a dozen. Just because you add the pocky infused Persona junk into it doesn't mean it's worth a whale fart. Aksys also has a fanbase that is scared of the outside world. That's why nobody features Aksys fighting games. Evo cancelled the Blazblue tournament because Blazblue fans sat on their ass and played online and never showed up. Online is so glorious to frame friendly aksys games that they don't even have the testicular fortitude to go up to someones face and look them straight in the eye and give them a smashing good beatdown. But ripping good price my friend. I'll wait till it hits ten dollars. When it costs less than a meal at a diner, then I'll invest into it. Gonna play some Virtua Fighter 5 now.

^There are so many generalities and -- frankly -- absurdities in this post that it's difficult to pinpoint where to begin.

Arksys games have a narrow following, I'll give you that, but that's true of all 2D fighting games today. Games such as KOFXIII and Blaz Blu, however, are hardly bad games. One could easily turn the argument around and say that one reason games like these don't sell well today is because gamers today are no longer interested in learning the complex systems and strategies that are designed into the gameplay. Personally, I think it's a combination of this, the games' very Japanese presentation (which is a turn-off to some gamers today), and the fact that these franchises have never been particularly mainstream.

I don't think one should make such sweeping judgments about who plays these games in determining why they are or are not selling. There are a lot of great games that never find their audience, and while P4A is not in that pantheon of great games, it is a solid fighter with deep mechanics.

I picked up the title recently from Best Buy and enjoy it. I am also a fan of the 2D fighter, whoever makes it, and it's nice that developers will still build games like these. Looking forward to Darkstalkers.

BTW, don't lump Arcana Hearts with the likes of P4A -- that game was horrible.

Originally Posted by Paco Nah. The price dropped because it's typical Aksys crapwork with shitty quality sprites that aren't dot pixel art. It's generic doujin inspired fare which only the hardcore weaboos with no girlfriend, no life and no money. Aksys games aren't specifically more complicated, they're just not popular because nobody really cares to play to play Doujin style fighting games in the mainstream. Hell if I wanted Doujin fighting, I could go for Melty Blood, Queen of Hearts, Arcana Hearts, or whatever. They're a dime a dozen. Just because you add the pocky infused Persona junk into it doesn't mean it's worth a whale fart. Aksys also has a fanbase that is scared of the outside world. That's why nobody features Aksys fighting games. Evo cancelled the Blazblue tournament because Blazblue fans sat on their ass and played online and never showed up. Online is so glorious to frame friendly aksys games that they don't even have the testicular fortitude to go up to someones face and look them straight in the eye and give them a smashing good beatdown. But ripping good price my friend. I'll wait till it hits ten dollars. When it costs less than a meal at a diner, then I'll invest into it. Gonna play some Virtua Fighter 5 now.

And why would a redneck "with a life" (what organism doesn't have one?) take his manly hands off the controller to read a forum for a type of game he professes to despise? Maybe you thought you clicked on the Duke Nukem thread?

How do you price match this at Best Buy? Do you simply print out the Amazon page with the game, or bring it up on your cell? Never price-matched online prices.

Originally Posted by Trudy How do you price match this at Best Buy? Do you simply print out the Amazon page with the game, or bring it up on your cell? Never price-matched online prices.

I asked the same thing. If it is online, you just call them & tell them Amazon has it for that price. They check it. As for store, probably print ad but I would call first and make sure.

Originally Posted by JKooL I asked the same thing. If it is online, you just call them & tell them Amazon has it for that price. They check it. As for store, probably print ad but I would call first and make sure.

Thanks for letting me know!

Originally Posted by Trudy How do you price match this at Best Buy? Do you simply print out the Amazon page with the game, or bring it up on your cell? Never price-matched online prices.

I've learned to always bring my cell when price matching. I tried to get them to PM Halo 4 from Amazon, and for some reason "Halo 4 isn't on Amazon. Only the limited edition and Halo Reach". Even got her supervisor who said it wasn't on Amazon either . Pulled out my cell and found it in 5 seconds. First time I've ever heard people laughing in a backed up CS line .

Just got my copy from UPS. It came with the soundtrack wrapped in plastic with the game.

Great deal OP.mine just arrived today and also included OST.

Originally Posted by Paco Nah. The price dropped because it's typical Aksys crapwork with shitty quality sprites that aren't dot pixel art. It's generic doujin inspired fare which only the hardcore weaboos with no girlfriend, no life and no money. Aksys games aren't specifically more complicated, they're just not popular because nobody really cares to play to play Doujin style fighting games in the mainstream. Hell if I wanted Doujin fighting, I could go for Melty Blood, Queen of Hearts, Arcana Hearts, or whatever. They're a dime a dozen. Just because you add the pocky infused Persona junk into it doesn't mean it's worth a whale fart. Aksys also has a fanbase that is scared of the outside world. That's why nobody features Aksys fighting games. Evo cancelled the Blazblue tournament because Blazblue fans sat on their ass and played online and never showed up. Online is so glorious to frame friendly aksys games that they don't even have the testicular fortitude to go up to someones face and look them straight in the eye and give them a smashing good beatdown. But ripping good price my friend. I'll wait till it hits ten dollars. When it costs less than a meal at a diner, then I'll invest into it. Gonna play some Virtua Fighter 5 now.

sometimes people on the internet shock me with their crazy opinions