Japanese Niche Games Deals & Discussion Thread 4.0

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Welcome to the Japanese niche games deals and discussion thread!  Feel free to talk about local and import Japanese games here.  Our goal is to maintain a thread dedicated to active deals on niche games including RPGs, Visual Novels (VN), Shoot'em ups (Shmups), Musou, etc.  Also maintained are pre-orders for standard, limited and collector's edition games with key release dates provided.

I've wikified the thread to make it more friendly and open to others that can actively update with important information. You can find the wiki post directly below this one.

NOTE:  Please, leave the censorship discussion away from this thread.  It's common for japanese games to have questionable content outside of the country.  We want to keep discussions to the game itself and not about cultural/societal tolerance.

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Our CAG Japanese Niche Games Thread also has a community on PS4, where you can interact and game with other members of the thread.

Our moderators are: Draekon, Las_Hole, and Waffleswanton

You can basically friend any of our members, or any moderator, and you will be able to request to join the community under "Communities friends are in" tab, and a mod will approve your request.

You can also leave your PSN ID in the thread, saying you want to join, and we can invite you directly as well.

As always, have fun and enjoy your stay!

 
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Cloyd said:
I have until June to enjoy my uninterrupted gaming, then I'll be in the same boat. Of course, I do a lot of handheld gaming so maybe I can knock out the Vita backlog while I feed my son. =P

No gaming during diaper changes. That requires too much focus, both hands, and not getting baby crap on my devices.
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I finally got Atelier Shallie Plus since I preordered it with Rose in twilight. It runs surprisingly well. There are a few frame drops here and there but the loading times are snappy. Far from a bad vita port. Only issue is the screen feels small. I know the other ones felt small already with tiny text but this one especially so, maybe due to the rotating camera.

And I'm still loving Atelier Firis. I made it up to Reisenburg with 100 days to spare so I'm going around grinding to kill time. Honestly one of the most fun and engaging atelier I played since Arland. For anyone that did an early end to get all the costume traits(*cough* Draekon), you're missing out on costumes actually having a value rather than just a cosmetic appearance. Yeah sure it is a bit bothersome to change costumes every time I need to synthesize, but it's pretty fun to choose the right costume for the job. Makes it seem worthwhile to switch it from the default.

 
EdJericho said:
Nep-Nep Connect: Chaos Chanpuru launches May in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtSK_z-DFOQ

and for my Star Wars Battlefront friends (BlackRockWaifu)

Star Wars Battlefront II leaked 30-second trailer
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Hopefully the game has more of a Battlefield/Original Battlefront feel. I just couldn't get into the last one no matter how hard I tried, and it got SO boring by the time I was nearing max level (Which I think was like 50 in the vanilla pre-DLC?). I did really love the feeling of getting Luke or Vader and just mowing down mobs of enemies though

 
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I'm ready when you are.

I want that D.Va selfie POTG more than Mega Man Tracer or Widowmaker's skin
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looking at the overwatch costumes for this event, I don't like any. none of the stuff interests me, I just bought the D.va potg and I'm done.
I did like the pve mode they added, it's the only special mode from an event that I really enjoyed, just wish there were more stages, since repeating the same mission on all difficulties already got repetitive.
 
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Play-Asia: Parappa the Rapper Asia version is in stock for shipping now after pre-orders were previously sold out and a separate Japan version listing is now available for pre-order on April 20th. Both are $22.99

http://www.play-asia.com/parappa-the-rapper-english/13/70b1rt

http://www.play-asia.com/parappa-the-rapper/13/70b2ql

When pre-orders sold out at Play-Asia I went with Nin-Nin Game as a few others here may have done, not knowing if it was the Asian or Japanese release. Looks like I'll be getting the Japanese version based off cover art and 4/20 release date.

 
litepink said:
When pre-orders sold out at Play-Asia I went with Nin-Nin Game as a few others here may have done, not knowing if it was the Asian or Japanese release. Looks like I'll be getting the Japanese version based off cover art and 4/20 release date.
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Their FAQ and disclaimer state they specialize in JP imports.

 
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Vigilante said:
Yakuza Kiwami will apparently have a $29.99 MSRP and release on 8/29. Amazon has a Steelbook Edition up for the same price, though the Prime discount isn't active yet: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=yakuza+kiwami

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Anyone know if this offers much over the original beyond the improved graphics? I've got the Japanese HD port to PS3, so I'm kinda on the fence.
 
Souffrir said:
Anyone know if this offers much over the original beyond the improved graphics? I've got the Japanese HD port to PS3, so I'm kinda on the fence.
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It adds the different fighting styles from Yakuza 0 in addition to the original one, adds the Majima confrontation quests and some new side games (pocket car racing, battle bug beauties, ...)

For $30 that is a damn good deal, and the steelbook makes that even more better. Definitely getting it day one.

 
Vigilante said:
Yakuza Kiwami will apparently have a $29.99 MSRP and release on 8/29. Amazon has a Steelbook Edition up for the same price, though the Prime discount isn't active yet: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=yakuza+kiwami

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http://www.dualshockers.com/2017/04/12/yakuza-kiwami-western-release-date/
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This year just keeps getting better and better. It's so nice when you get three years into the console's life cycle and the titles just start flowing.

 
Yeah people are lucky that didn't buy the PS4 right away...get a pro now and lots of games. Those first games when it first came out where pretty lame. I think once PS4 got Bloodborne it went only uphill from then on.

Always day one for Yakuza games for me...plus sexy steel book.

 
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Anybody sold there "soma" free dlc to get that 50k cash? Was it worth the sacrifice of full hp and sp? I play final fantasy games and hardly use elixirs which seems like the counter part of soma.

I restarted my file and im back at point where il infiltrate the 1st palace and need to prepare. I wana do it in one day so i can try and do that no spoiler walkthrough. Hehe! So im debating to sell the soma to make the task bearable. Il be buying some armor upgrades, lottery tickets and some good hp meds.

Also did any of you guys buy the dlcs like the different persona sets? Is it worth the price tags? This is my 1st persona game and i would like to get the best experience i can get. Hehe! Thanks guys!
 
CAGkrazy said:
Anybody sold there "soma" free dlc to get that 50k cash? Was it worth the sacrifice of full hp and sp? I play final fantasy games and hardly use elixirs which seems like the counter part of soma.

I restarted my file and im back at point where il infiltrate the 1st palace and need to prepare. I wana do it in one day so i can try and do that no spoiler walkthrough. Hehe! So im debating to sell the soma to make the task bearable. Il be buying some armor upgrades, lottery tickets and some good hp meds.

Also did any of you guys buy the dlcs like the different persona sets? Is it worth the price tags? This is my 1st persona game and i would like to get the best experience i can get. Hehe! Thanks guys!
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The Soma seems like it's best used as either 50k cash at the start, or else used at the midpoint of the first dungeon in order for you to complete the entire dungeon in one day. You will start acquiring other minor, single-character-use SP recovery items after that.

I just finished the second dungeon and I am fairly cash-strapped. Haven't been able to buy any ranged weapon upgrades yet, and had to skip the second round of melee upgrades. I'd probably sell it if I were you.

 
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Nothing371 said:
The Soma seems like it's best used as either 50k cash at the start, or else used at the midpoint of the first dungeon in order for you to complete the entire dungeon in one day. You will start acquiring other minor, single-character-use SP recovery items after that.

I just finished the second dungeon and I am fairly cash-strapped. Haven't been able to buy any ranged weapon upgrades yet, and had to skip the second round of melee upgrades. I'd probably sell it if I were you.
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I honestly wouldn't even bother too much with upgrading guns. From what I've seen the only real reason to use them is to hit weaknesses not to actually inflict damage. I'm in the fifth dungeon and I haven't really bothered with them and I've been fine.

 
Except you keep switching back to the Phantom Thieves outfits anyways. Like in scenes and after a all-out attack. And protagonist keeps pulling his gloves, when he's not wearing any. I switched it back cause it got annoying.

 
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star Announced for Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch version will come loaded with 35 previously-released paid DLC costumes and an exclusive new Unshackled Bride outfit.
Koei Tecmo Announces Nights of Azure 2 Will Release on Nintendo Switch; New Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2z9Mxvncfg

Nintendo Switch Exclusive Splatoon 2 Gets a Release Date in July

Monster Hunter Stories coming west this fall

The Great Ace Attorney 2 launches August 3 in Japan

Lady Layton: The Millionaire Ariadone’s Conspiracy launches July 20 in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT_o2KyaAZg

RPG Maker Fes launches June 27 in North America, June 23 in Europe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpy2v_e7PbY

Culdcept Revolt launches August 29 in North America, September 1 in Europe

Dragon Quest X for Switch launches this fall in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD7ofYKAWII

 
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All this third party stuff coming to the Switch is great. And no more region-locking makes that fact even better.

I'm also considering Fate/Extella for Switch..... And that'll be the third time I buy the game lol

 
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Olengie said:
Playing the Palace with the Regular Clothes DLC is too gud. I dont have to keep watching them with their Phantom Thieves outfit now
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Whats wrong with the Phantom Thieves outfits? Some of them are pretty sexy.

There's a bunch of little things with the mannerisms I don't really get. Like why only Ann calls Ryuji, "Sakamoto" and why only Ryuji calls Ann "Takamaki."

 
I'll be curious to see how these niche japanese games sell on the Switch. It's clear the devs are interested but  is the consumer base going to be there?

 
reaperztoll said:
I'll be curious to see how these niche japanese games sell on the Switch. It's clear the devs are interested but is the consumer base going to be there?
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Doesn't look like much of a game right now. Obviously just a tech demo for possible titles. Just look at the 3DS Senran games. The install base was already huge, but they still left the platform so they could focus on Vita/PS4.

 
BlackRockWaifu said:
Whats wrong with the Phantom Thieves outfits? Some of them are pretty sexy.

There's a bunch of little things with the mannerisms I don't really get. Like why only Ann calls Ryuji, "Sakamoto" and why only Ryuji calls Ann "Takamaki."
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I can look at Anne and makoto in their thief outfit all day.

Probably because they have known each since middle school but were never that close. After years of calling each other the same thing it just stuck. Would be more weird to start calling them by their first name. Do note that they don't use honorifics with each other so they are speaking on a familiar level. Im pretty sure that Yusuke refers to anne as takamaki san which makes sense since they have only recently met
 
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BlackRockWaifu said:
Whats wrong with the Phantom Thieves outfits? Some of them are pretty sexy.

There's a bunch of little things with the mannerisms I don't really get. Like why only Ann calls Ryuji, "Sakamoto" and why only Ryuji calls Ann "Takamaki."
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But Ann is sexy out of her Phantom Thief outfit regardless
 
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