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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Weekly free PSN junk. Just seems to be Trillion stuff, but it also looks like Senran Kagura Estival Versus received some premium DLC.

Trillion: God of Destruction (DLC released yesterday)

Trillion Fox Devil https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-fox-devil/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00004

Trillion Helpful Accessory Set https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-helpful-accessory-set/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00008

Trillion Helpful Item Set https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-helpful-item-set/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00001

Trillion Lightning Deal https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-lightning-seal/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00002

Trillion Neptune Skill https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-neptune-skill/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00009

Trillion Neptunia Set https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-neptunia-set/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00005

Trillion Otton Skill https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-otton-skill/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00006

Trillion Polytan Devil https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-polytan-devil/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00003

Trillion Special DLC https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/trillion-special-dlc/cid=UP0031-PCSE00813_00-TRILLIONDLC00007

Also, this months free PS+ games: https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/free-games/cid=STORE-MSF77008-PSPLUSFREEGAMES

 
BlackRockWaifu said:
I also had an idea for single-player games. I usually find it really hard to go back and play an outdated game in my backlog. I thought if we could designate an older single-player game we all wanted to play but never got the chance to, for one month. I guess while playing, we can discuss it, give tips, and criticize it, that it would encourage us to actually play though it. It'd be separate from this thread though, so it doesn't block the deals and the news. I just thought it'd be cool to revitalize some of these older games, and give us a little encouragement or inspiration to finish/play it with others.

We can always discuss how to implement this, (with a poll or something) if people are actually interested.
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I actually think that's an amazing idea. There are so many games that I didn't play and want to, but won't start cuz the community is dead.
 
What's everyone's experience with Amazon Warehouse Deals' wording when it's like this:

"May be missing one of the following: manual, cover art, or packaging."

Is it basically guaranteed to be missing something, rarely actually missing something, or just a crapshoot?

 
For some reason, Stock of Nights of Azure PS4 (Regular Edition) is drying up at all retailers. 

The game literally came out a week ago. I was waiting on a price drop since i heard the game itself is short.

I just cant believe that is all the stock available since its only been 1 week since release. 

 
Pheria said:
What's everyone's experience with Amazon Warehouse Deals' wording when it's like this:

"May be missing one of the following: manual, cover art, or packaging."

Is it basically guaranteed to be missing something, rarely actually missing something, or just a crapshoot?
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If the condition is "Acceptable" that usually means it's just the game disc/cart and nothing else is included.

 
BlackRockWaifu said:
I also had an idea for single-player games. I usually find it really hard to go back and play an outdated game in my backlog. I thought if we could designate an older single-player game we all wanted to play but never got the chance to, for one month. I guess while playing, we can discuss it, give tips, and criticize it, that it would encourage us to actually play though it. It'd be separate from this thread though, so it doesn't block the deals and the news. I just thought it'd be cool to revitalize some of these older games, and give us a little encouragement or inspiration to finish/play it with others.

We can always discuss how to implement this, (with a poll or something) if people are actually interested.
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Good idea.

First game: Mugen Souls Z

 
Say_Jayx3 said:
For some reason, Stock of Nights of Azure PS4 (Regular Edition) is drying up at all retailers.

The game literally came out a week ago. I was waiting on a price drop since i heard the game itself is short.

I just cant believe that is all the stock available since its only been 1 week since release.
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Whoa. Yeah, just noticed it's not in stock on Best Buy's website. I just ordered one last night after noticing no stores in my area had any. Good timing on my part, I guess.

 
7th Dragon III Code: VFD ‘Character Creation’ Trailer
http://gematsu.com/2016/04/7th-dragon-iii-code-vfd-character-creation-trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTjPpymL-xM
 
Mega Sceptile Appears In Pokémon Shuffle This Week
http://www.siliconera.com/2016/04/05/mega-sceptile-appears-pokmon-shuffle-week/
 
My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Nails The Details
http://www.siliconera.com/2016/04/05/nintendo-picross-legend-zelda-twilight-princess-nails-details/


Classic Dungeon Sengoku Collaboration Character Campaign Result Published
http://www.senpaigamer.com/sony-vita/classic-dungeon-sengoku-collaboration-character-campaign-result-published-04042016-0818
 
Puzzle & Dragon Adds Bleach Soul Reapers And Zanpakuto For A Limited Time
http://www.siliconera.com/2016/04/05/puzzle-dragon-adds-bleach-soul-reapers-zanpakuto-limited-time/
 
Watch The Hyrule Warriors Legends Panel From WonderCon 2016
http://www.siliconera.com/2016/04/05/watch-hyrule-warriors-legends-panel-wondercon-2016/
 
Japan PS Plus Games Announced for April 2016 
(PS4) Earth Wars, Skulls of the Shogun (PS3) Wizardry (PS Vita) Sengoku Musou Chronicle 3, Reality Fighter

 
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Pheria said:
What's everyone's experience with Amazon Warehouse Deals' wording when it's like this:

"May be missing one of the following: manual, cover art, or packaging."

Is it basically guaranteed to be missing something, rarely actually missing something, or just a crapshoot?
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its a crap shoot as I have ordered acceptables that came disc only and just as many that were listed wrong and ended up being new or like new. If you see a description nine times out of ten its a generic descrip they just throw on everything. Best odds are like new or with a description that says small mark or scratch on such and such.

 
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Pheria said:
Whoa. Yeah, just noticed it's not in stock on Best Buy's website. I just ordered one last night after noticing no stores in my area had any. Good timing on my part, I guess.
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Amazon doesn't have it either and only one Gamestop in my town has it. Strange.

 
ar4757 said:
How many times did you fight the boss? It's meant to be more representative of the final game. I was bored out of my mind the first time through, but once I heard about the shuriken and shield, and heard you could instantly refight the boss at a higher level, I played the fight like 5 times in a row and it was having a blast. Never played Duscae either.
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I played Duscae and had more fun with that. It's an actual slice of the game with the open world and all that, but it felt more flash than substance. I feel that the flow of the game should be tied to its performance, and feeling like there's a second input delay in busy battles takes me a bit out of it. Visuals also seem to take a downgrade every time there's a new build of the game out. The VII remake looks like a reskinned version of XV at this point, so it's not inspiring a lot of long-term confidence in what Square's doing.

 
therealdeal19 said:
I'm down too, this sounds like an awesome idea. I also agree on the length of the game. It's hard for me to get into 50+ hour games nowadays.
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I think 30-50 hours would be the sweet spot. It's just long enough to be discouraging playing solo, but long enough to enjoy with a good discussion and tips being shared.
 
I actually want the indie rogue-likes more than anything, even JRPG and VNs. Nuclear Throne, Rogue Legacy, Binding of Isaac, probably Gungeons.

 
Weird. Apparently I bought a bunch of PS+ 12 month codes on Amazon back when they were $30 around three years ago and I never used any. Came across them while looking at my digital amazon purchases and decided to try them as they were all showing codes as if I was going to enter them since I previously agreed to terms. Every single god damn code worked. What the hell have I been doing these last three years. :wall:

 
therealdeal19 said:
Going by the survey, I hope this means they are considering expanding into Wii U, 3DS, and Xbox One releases. :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Regarding XBox One, keep in mind that Yacht Club Games cancelled the physical XBox One version of Shovel Knight because they wanted to print an amount lower than what Microsoft allows. I imagine LRG would want to do even smaller print runs.

 
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It'll be harder to do Wii U and 3DS, considering the fact that they're Region Locked. If they were to do Xbox One Limited Runs, the print run would have to be larger than the PS4/Vita runs. 

 
Josef said:
Regarding XBox One, keep in mind that Yacht Club Games cancelled the physical XBox One version because they wanted to print an amount lower than what Microsoft allows. I imagine LRG would want to do even smaller print runs.
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Oh I know, which is why I was surprised to see it on the survey. I guess they are just trying to gauge interest but it would be nice to see them expand beyond the Playstation platforms.

 
So Blizzard already changed Tracer's Over the Shoulder Pose. 

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You still see her butt. lol.

 
i voted for action, horror, shooter, fighter. only japanese games. Manual, steelbook. no to every other console.
That better trigger Phantom Breaker.
 
FF7 Remake looking at FFXIII saga as model for release, possible plot changes

-In regards to FFVII remake. Looking at the FFXIII saga as a model of release (three full-fledged games). Each game will be the size of a FFXIII game is specifically stated. In other words full scale 30+ hour RPG, and they also say plot wise nothing is off the table in terms of changes. They clarify they aren't changing everything but Kitase, Nomura, and Nojima feel since they were involved with the original game that they have the liberty to add / change what they want while still making fans happy. They also state they want FFVII Remake to gave a much shorter development cycle than FFXV.

vic_x51 said:
i voted for action, horror, shooter, fighter. only japanese games. Manual, steelbook. no to every other console.
That better trigger Phantom Breaker.
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LRG is definitely interested in Phantom Breaker and are trying to get to it.

 
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Olengie said:
FF7 Remake looking at FFXIII saga as model for release, possible plot changes

-In regards to FFVII remake. Looking at the FFXIII saga as a model of release (three full-fledged games). Each game will be the size of a FFXIII game is specifically stated. In other words full scale 30+ hour RPG, and they also say plot wise nothing is off the table in terms of changes. They clarify they aren't changing everything but Kitase, Nomura, and Nojima feel since they were involved with the original game that they have the liberty to add / change what they want while still making fans happy. They also state they want FFVII Remake to gave a much shorter development cycle than FFXV.
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FF7 will be in development longer than FFXV confirmed.

 
Olengie said:
So Blizzard already changed Tracer's Over the Shoulder Pose.

nkC6MH3.jpg

You still see her butt. lol.
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Heh, well played blizzard. I do have to hand it to them for changing it how they see fit (more in line with how they see the character) without removing the primary concern of contention.

 
The Idolmaster: Platinum Stars launches July 28 in Japan

The Idolmaster: Platinum Stars will launch for PlayStation 4 in Japan on July 28 for 8,200 yen via retail or download, and 12,400 for a limited edition “Platinum Box."

Zero Time Dilemma pre-orders include exclusive booklet in Japan

The 48-page, A5-size, full-color exclusive booklet comes fully loaded with a Kotaro Uchikoshi-written prequel and creation materials. 

 
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I just noticed Odin Sphere, Grand Kingdom, and Zero Time Dilemma are all coming out at the end of June. Was thinkin' I'd activate my 30-day Amazon prime trial to get the 20% discount on all 3. And 7th Dragon comes out in July. Might just throw that in too while the prime is active. Should work right? It should autoapply to existing preorders too? For once it'll be useful for everything to be coming out at once.

Does anyone know what happens if I apply a gift card to an order and then the order goes down in price(due to Prime), do I get my excess gift card amount back? I mean I should, but just checkin'.

Oh shoot Odin Sphere is June 7, and 7th Dragon is July 12th. Hmm...But if it works on new releases(within 2 weeks), maybe I can activate on June 13th, and do a price adjustment?

 
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Mary Skelter details setting, characters; first screenshots
http://gematsu.com/2016/04/mary-skelter-details-setting-characters-first-screenshots
 
Zero Time Dilemma pre-orders include exclusive booklet in Japan
http://gematsu.com/2016/04/zero-time-dilemma-pre-orders-include-exclusive-booklet-japan
 
Hatsune Miku x Marie Rose collaboration wallpaper and PS Vita box art released

http://gematsu.com/2016/04/hatsune-miku-x-marie-rose-collaboration-wallpaper-ps-vita-box-art-released
 
Congressman spent $1300 of campaign funds on Steam games
http://nichegamer.com/2016/04/06/congressman-spent-1300-campaign-funds-steam-games/


Woo handsome samurai in Destiny’s Princess, currently $9.59 on Steam during launch week
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/04/05/woo-handsome-samurai-in-destinys-princess/201077/
 
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Olengie said:
LRG is definitely interested in Phantom Breaker and are trying to get to it.
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This...this is what I'm waiting for, lol. I know its supposed to be for BattleGrounds, lol. But please, how about rights to the English 360 release of the original 1v1 fighter that never happened due to company screwup to not even bother releasing it and closing thereafter, the game still exists in some form regardless. Sheesh, even screwattack unboxed the US LE that we'll probably never have stateside. (Unless those LE's still exist somehow. Oh, and the viewing of the PB Eightarc Arcade Stick, which is kinda rare now in itself.)

Either ways, I could dream, but wishful thinking proceeds otherwise. >.> (Hey, at least I'm better of with the stickers from AX, the PB Artbook translated by Udon, some promo cards, and a digital PS3 version of PB:Extra.)

 
NeoStrayCat said:
This...this is what I'm waiting for, lol. I know its supposed to be for BattleGrounds, lol. But please, how about rights to the English 360 release of the original 1v1 fighter that never happened due to company screwup to not even bother releasing it and closing thereafter, the game still exists in some form regardless. Sheesh, even screwattack unboxed the US LE that we'll probably never have stateside. (Unless those LE's still exist somehow. Oh, and the viewing of the PB Eightarc Arcade Stick, which is kinda rare now in itself.)
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I know it's not in English, but are you aware that you could import the PS3 version of Phantom Breaker Extra about $20-30 on Amazon/Ebay? I would agree with you but PB already exists in a physical format, whereas Battlegrounds got screwed out of a physical release. Damn Japan, releasing a retail version with just a downloadable code, just like Minecraft Vita. >.>

 
Are there any type of Shōjo-ish kinda games that has adorable art like the Atelier series that's like a hack & slash kinda like Diablo? lol The turnbased aspect of Atelier was too much lolol

 
Final Fantasy XV detailed in Game Informer
The latest issue of Game Informer has the scoop on Final Fantasy XV. We’ve picked up our own copy of the magazine and compiled some of the important (mostly spoiler-free) highlights for you below.

 
Final Fantasy XV Will Have New Game+ Mode, No Load Times In Open World
 

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Core Fighters tops six million downloads
To celebrate the milestone, 26 of the fighting game’s 35 playable characters will be free to play between today and April 11 at 12:00 JST.
 
PS4 Remote Play Client for PC and Mac Now Available for Download
 
PS4 System Software Update 3.50 and PS Vita Update 3.60 Now Available for Download
 
Assault Suit Leynos coming west for PS4, PC this summer
A physical release of the PlayStation 4 version will include a deluxe double-sided poster featuring artwork from the Japanese release as well as original art from the classic 16-bit release, which is also known as Target Earth.
 
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