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.

A message from Thorbahn:

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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NeoMonk said:
The Splatoon 2 direct was very cool, gotta update the old meme.

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Unrelated but if anyone lives in NYC, Bookoff is having their midsummer madness sale. Books/Dvds/Cds are 20% off. This excludes new items. They don't say it, but it probably excludes figures too.

 
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JohnnySako said:
Thanks! Picked up my copy during lunch. It will sit next to the other seven Atelier titles i have and have not finished. =)
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LOL! I now have Atelier Rorona Plus (PS3), Atelier Sophie and Atelier Firis.

Atelier Rorona is the only one I've played, but I enjoyed it. Not a fan of having time limits you have to deal with, but it really wasn't that hard to hit all the goals before the days ran out.

 
BTW anyone waiting for a write up on Dal Segno after a route, been busy with family. Will likely start playing again today. So far story and characters are fairly weak. I'm not crazy about it, but it's alright so far. I always seem to choose the weirdest/worst characters first.

 
Nintendo is going to make me wait a year until they make a Pearl & Marina amiibo to go along side my Callie & Marie aren't they?

7-minute Japanese Splatoon 2 trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnR_CT2aSpA

Lots of Splatoon 2 screenshots and art

Nintendo Switch Online / SplatNet 2 screenshots

Splatoon 2 – Listen to “Ebb & Flow” by Off the Hook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6kmP9zNflE

Japan’s first Splatfest for Splatoon 2 is rock vs. pop

This last one makes us at GGT very sad to not be able to support our K-Pop group.

elessar123 said:
If enough people here buy it, we can schedule games.
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BlackRockWaifu said:
Edit: Reading that guy's post, I think I might just wait to see if a lot of other people here are picking it up at launch. So who is? If enough people are, I'll probably get it.
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I think a few here imported the game already. I just hope they add more future content since aside from the crossover characters the game has only gotten 1 new map and 1 new mode "Capture the Flag Bra" along with 2 episode missions since release.

 
 
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Was Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain actually confirmed for western release? I saved an article in my news reader from niche gamer, but it looks like they pulled it. I can't find much on the other normal sites about it.

http://nichegamer.com/2017/07/04/coven-and-labyrinth-of-refrain-heads-west-in-2018-for-ps4-ps-vita/

A google cache of the page has "NIS America has announced a western release for Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain.

 
The Nippon Ichi Software-developed dungeon RPG will launch sometime next year for both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. The game’s western name will also drop the “and”, reducing it to simply Coven Labyrinth of Refrain.
 
Further details weren’t confirmed."
 
so not much info anyway.
 
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CKkK6-iJQ8IJ:nichegamer.com/2017/07/04/coven-and-labyrinth-of-refrain-heads-west-in-2018-for-ps4-ps-vita/+&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
 
NeoMonk said:
Basically a "How to" get people uninterested in your product.
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I feel like G.U. does a sufficient job of that all by itself.

The Dead Texan said:
I wish FLCL2 didn't exist, but at least the music will be worth it.
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Are... are you me?

Nothing371 said:
I'm not sure that paying $44 for a shitty looking fighting game is a good deal. I think I'll buy it at $20.
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"Capcom game"

"Not Monster Hunter"

"Buy"

These are three concepts that don't even fit together in my mind anymore.
 
I know I'm late to the party on this one, but just finished Nier Automata.  I was pleasantly surprised by it and ended up enjoying it much more than I thought I would.  My biggest take away from it was the music as I thought it was fantastic.  I am conflicted on the final ending(route e). 

While I liked how it was implemented.  Knowing I'll never be able to see it again in game should the network ever be taken down is leaving me disappointed as there's no way in hell I can do that solo, it's just brutal.  Darksouls & Bloodborne was easier for me to do solo than that. :lol:

 
Sporkis said:
I know I'm late to the party on this one, but just finished Nier Automata. I was pleasantly surprised by it and ended up enjoying it much more than I thought I would. My biggest take away from it was the music as I thought it was fantastic. I am conflicted on the final ending(route e).
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My internet connection is flaky, so the game had automatically kicked me to "Offline" mode earlier. It took me nearly 10 hours - and I never want to hear that song again. Ever.

Worth it, though next time I'd just cheat.

 
Pheria said:
Was Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain actually confirmed for western release? I saved an article in my news reader from niche gamer, but it looks like they pulled it. I can't find much on the other normal sites about it.

http://nichegamer.com/2017/07/04/coven-and-labyrinth-of-refrain-heads-west-in-2018-for-ps4-ps-vita/

A google cache of the page has "NIS America has announced a western release for Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain.


The Nippon Ichi Software-developed dungeon RPG will launch sometime next year for both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. The game’s western name will also drop the “and”, reducing it to simply Coven Labyrinth of Refrain.

Further details weren’t confirmed."

so not much info anyway.

https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CKkK6-iJQ8IJ:nichegamer.com/2017/07/04/coven-and-labyrinth-of-refrain-heads-west-in-2018-for-ps4-ps-vita/+&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
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no. it was misinformation

 
Now that the Steam Summer Sale is over, we've swung back into longer release lists. This weeks star is a remake/port, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Not my cup of tea since I disliked the battle system immensely, but I know many people are looking forward to it.

Other stuff that released without warning last week (Assume PC unless otherwise noted):
- Libra of the Vampire Princess: Lycoris & Aoi in "The Promise" PLUS Iris in "Homeworld" (Visual Novel)
- Spirits: Ciel Bleu (Visual Novel)
- Battle Girls (Visual Novel)
- Antiquia Lost (RPG)
- An Oath to the Stars (SHMUP / Bullet Hell)

- √Letter - Root Letter - (Visual Novel)

Weekly Releases (July 9th - July 15th)

Asdivine Cross
- Platform(s): 3DS
- Genre: RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: KEMCO mobile port. First non-mobile platform for this title. Likely a digital only title.

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
- Platform(s): PS4
- Genre: RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: A port of the remake for the original FFXII that was never localized. A lot of changes to the game, most notably the job system.

Wild Guns Reloaded
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Gallery Shooter
- Demo: N/A
- Online: Local only.
- Comments: Previously released on the PS4.

Girls and Quiz
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Quiz? / Dating Sim?
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Russian dev. Ehhh.

Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Datimg Sim
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: By Game Grumps, so obviously not Japanese.

Airi's World
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Adventure / RPG?
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

War Tech Fighters
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Action / Mech
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Early access. Italian Dev.

Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Detective
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Chinese dev.

Chinese Souls-Hua Garden/中华之魂-华园
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Action
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Chinese dev.

My Personal Angel
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel? / Adventure
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Russian dev.

Crypt of the NecroDancer: AMPLIFIED (DLC)

- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Rhythm / Roguelike
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Not Japanese, but the game is awesome. So I'm adding the DLC in. Other platforms are likely at a later date. [customspoiler='Aww, yiss.']
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MLt05_WXYQ[/customspoiler]

Past Releases
July 2nd - July 8th
June 25th - July 1st
June 18th - June 24th
June 11th - June 17th
June 4th - June 10th

 
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In other news, Fire Pro Wrestling World comes out on Early Access for Steam today. If you guys are a fan you should definitely get it. It's going to be awesome.

 
 
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nice, I got an order in for eight bucks.

got an order in for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final for $13 too.

 
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Coming home from work and missed the glitches. Would have been nice with that $10 bonus for streaming a video. Now the KH games aren't even available at all. Hopefully they come back at a nice price.

Nice that some CAGs got 'em at least.

 
Covnam said:
Coming home from work and missed the glitches. Would have been nice with that $10 bonus for streaming a video. Now the KH games aren't even available at all. Hopefully they come back at a nice price.

Nice that some CAGs got 'em at least.
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It worked on figures too. It worked on figures too... It. worked. on. figures. too...

Noooooooooooo!!!!!

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Speaking of figurines here is the life size Ram figurine that you'll be able to have go along with the life size Rem figurine.

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I know I missed all the glitches cause i was watching a speed run from SGDQ. Oh well...really didn't need even more backlog.

 
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DJMAX Respect Releases This Fall In Japan For PlayStation 4

Our World is Ended Releases In Japan On November 9 For PlayStation Vita

NiOh’s Second Story DLC Defiant Honor Gets Screenshots and Artwork

KonoSuba Game Gets New Trailer Showing Opening Video

Level-5 CEO Says RPGs Should Be About Discovery and That’s Why Ni no Kuni II Has So Many Changes

Takahashi Explains Why Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Development Was Much Quicker

Blue Reflection’s New Trailer Shows Its Everyday School Life And Magical Girl Action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwgCFEL1_Rk

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth Shows Improved Combat and Training in New Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_8xC1_sH34

NieR: Automata Director Yoko Taro Shares His Favorite PS4 Games; Final Fantasy XV, Resogun and More

Yakuza Kiwami Gets Digital Pre-Order DLC Granting the Toughest Theme You’ve Ever Seen

 
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I'm not really feeling the Prime Day deals on Amazon. Most of them have been fairly weak. A few people are getting bargains thanks to temporary glitches, but that's about it. For all of the other items there are relatively weak sales that just don't impress.

I imagine that part of the problem is that "Prime Day" isn't really for the hardcore on-line shoppers like me. It's a promotion for the casuals who don't track deals obsessively. (also, a chance for Amazon to dump excess stock on low-selling items) All the same, aside from a few Blu-Rays, it's been a pretty lame sale for me. (and even those Blu-Rays are few and far between)

 
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Richard Kain said:
I'm not really feeling the Prime Day deals on Amazon. Most of them have been fairly weak. A few people are getting bargains thanks to temporary glitches, but that's about it. For all of the other items there are relatively weak sales that just don't impress.

I imagine that part of the problem is that "Prime Day" isn't really for the hardcore on-line shoppers like me. It's a promotion for the casuals who don't track deals obsessively. (also, a chance for Amazon to dump excess stock on low-selling items) All the same, aside from a few Blu-Rays, it's been a pretty lame sale for me. (and even those Blu-Rays are few and far between)
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If it weren't for the glitches, I wouldn't have spent more than $20 on the entire sale. :p

 
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