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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vic_x51 said:
Wait... So dlc is region free on switch? So you can buy usa dlc for a hong kong region game and it would work?
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I can't speak for that but you can make an account for other regions eShop's and download it that way. I have US and JP Users on my system so I download DLC/Demos/Games that way and it's relatively easy to set up.
 
Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth 1, 2, 3 are $2, $2, $3. respectively. Are they worth getting if I've never played one before?

 
Gershomcz said:
Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth 1, 2, 3 are $2, $2, $3. respectively. Are they worth getting if I've never played one before?
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Absolutely, these are like the 'enhanced' editions of the main games from the ps3.

But i believe they are remaking them for ps4 too but only the first one for Japan only has been confirmed so far.
 
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destiny13777 said:
I can't speak for that but you can make an account for other regions eShop's and download it that way. I have US and JP Users on my system so I download DLC/Demos/Games that way and it's relatively easy to set up.
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This^

I don't believe each region allows for other DLC to be used, but that you can have multiple regions, and access them rather easily. When this came to the Vita, you could have different region accounts, but you needed a memory card for each region, and a system reset each time to switch between(a total fuck ing nightmare to say the least).

So the same way you can switch between regions to get a cheaper game someplace else, would mean the DLC would be just as easy to access if it was offered elsewhere. So while not exactly 100% region free in regards to DLC and such, it might as well be, as it's beyond user friendly to "switch" from region to region.

 
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chrislaustin said:
This^

I don't believe each region allows for other DLC to be used, but that you can have multiple regions, and access them rather easily. When this came to the Vita, you could have different region accounts, but you needed a memory card for each region, and a system reset each time to switch between(a total fuck ing nightmare to say the least).

So the same way you can switch between regions to get a cheaper game someplace else, would mean the DLC would be just as easy to access if it was offered elsewhere. So while not exactly 100% region free in regards to DLC and such, it might as well be, as it's beyond user friendly to "switch" from region to region.
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Like Supplice said, DLC can be used from a different region if the game has the same TitleID. People were downloading EU dlc for their US copies of Breath of the Wild. It worked on that game because they used the same cartridge/TitleID worldwide.
 
Supplice said:
Azur Lane: Crosswave Announced By Compile Heart As A 3D Naval Battle RPG For PlayStation 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x5V-PMa8_w
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lol Azur Lane is really on the ball. They keep doing what Kantai Collection fails to do.

They have a mobile app of the game, and now they will have a console version of their game. (Both of which Kancolle does not have. And yeah, I don't really consider Kancolle for Vita a true game)

At this point, the only thing that Kancolle has over Azur Lane is that popular arcade game. But at this rate I expect Azur Lane to make their own arcade game too.

You're doing good, Azur Lane :applause:

 
NeoMonk said:
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force announced for Switch
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...digitally on the eShop for $39.99.

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roger watersmelon said:
Like Supplice said, DLC can be used from a different region if the game has the same TitleID. People were downloading EU dlc for their US copies of Breath of the Wild. It worked on that game because they used the same cartridge/TitleID worldwide.
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Thanks for the heads up on that, as I thought I had heard that early on(why I said originally 100% region free), but since I don't have a unit myself, and my son has no reason to get DLC from any other regions, I had no way to confirm. I praised their region free early on, and this was probably one of the main reasons why. Taking all the guess work out of using games from other regions is an A+ in my book. Now if they can only get their shit together when it comes to online, and proper accounts, saves, etc. then we'll be getting someplace. LOL

 
A reminder in case anybody here owns 'A Hat in Time' on PC. The 'Seal the Deal' DLC released today and it's free for the first 24 hours. Which should end around noon tomorrow, Central Time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/787340/A_Hat_in_Time__Seal_the_Deal/

So if you own the base game, be sure to grab it. If you bought the August Monthly Humble Bundle, then you should own it. No word on when the DLC will hit other platforms.

 
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Omega Labyrinth on Switch.. it's like Sony wants me to hate them.

New Umihara Kawase us looking sweet. I hope it does come to other platforms because I don't have a Switch.
 
September 2018 Nintendo Direct recap announcement

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch bundle and special Joy-Con - Nov 2nd

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Nintendo Switch Online Members Can Get NES Controllers And Splatoon 2 Gear

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 announced for Switch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2VTT_TWEDs

Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn announced for 3DS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P_wETGykYA

Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr’s Journey Launches January 11, 2019 On 3DS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMZA427FTx8

Splatoon 2 version 4.0 update announced

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzuOw50zmbU

Capcom Beat Em’ Up Bundle Announced for Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jTzG7Y-daE

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Comes to Switch in Early 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgGQxQriUn8

Katamari Damacy Reroll announced for Switch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuvhne8AyvM

Billion Road announced for Switch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5u6RqnT9ZU

Game Freak announces Town, a new RPG, for Switch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGTRP1ZGIvs

Daemon x Machina Characters Can Leave Their Mechs And Improve Themselves

Yoshi’s Crafted World Heading to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIfdKxk93l8

Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD for Switch launches today

Final Fantasy VII, IX, X | X-2 HD Remaster, and XII: The Zodiac Age coming to Xbox One and Switch in 2019

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World of Final Fantasy Maxima announced for Switch

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Everybody Announced For Nintendo Switch

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Newest Fighter is Isabelle from Animal Crossing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijp5FeOE_Yw

New Mainline Animal Crossing is Coming to Switch in 2019

Senran Kagura Reflexions - Launch Trailer

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

 
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the last 5 minutes of that direct, oh lawd
 
Basically all the good final fantasies and AC are coming to switch  :D/
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I don't much get the desire for Waluigi. I mean, I guess he could have all kinds of sports and spin-off themed moves, but there are so many more characters I'd prefer than him.

 
 
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Damm you got the platinum already?!
Knowing there's dlc characters now I'm torn to get the overpriced physical usa edition. I don't want to have to buy hong kong psn cards :/
 
Yugi will be OP. His super move will be able to call Exodia and instant win every match.

I hope Bandit Keith makes a cameo as a support character or something. Cause "In America!"
 
AugustAPC said:
I don't much get the desire for Waluigi. I mean, I guess he could have all kinds of sports and spin-off themed moves, but there are so many more characters I'd prefer than him.
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As for me; though I'm not angry he's excluded, I am disappointed. The reason is that the game has a bunch of duos and it also has Wario. Even if Waluigi's sole reason for existing was to complement Wario's Tennis playstyle, the two are/should be a pair just the same as Mario+Luigi, Fox+Falco, or Lucas+Ness.

It'd be like a DC Comics fighting game series having Batman+Robin, Flash+Kid Flash, and Booster Gold. Excluding Blue Beetle isn't that big of a deal, but it is disappointing that they'd keep Booster and not add BB later on when they added new characters.

I also think the idea of him being an actual person reacting to his exclusion is a funny idea. Including the idea that he'd go to other fighting games to "get his chance."
 
I'm glad Waluigi is just an assist trophy. Wario has his own line of games dating back to 1994, he's been separated enough from the others to merit inclusion. And Waluigi is to Luigi as Daisy is to Peach, so we'd have to include her as well. It could work, but there's already Mario, Dr. Mario, Luigi, and Peach, and we already have unlockable move variations.

Isabelle is an unusual choice for a new fighter, but I mean they already revealed Ridley--I thought the huge pterosaur wireframe alone was enough to exclude him. What about Rayman? Travis Touchdown? BRING GENO BACK?!

 
i am not getting any feedback so i'll ask here, did anyone order the smash controller from bestbuy? got an email stating it now comes out in nov, can  anyone confirm and also does that mean nintendo push for digital only plans is releasing smash a month before the physical comes out?

E: nevermind, just got a new email shifting back to dec, would like to throw whoever is in charge of updates of a bridge

 
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What's the likelihood of there being any sale on the Switch during Black Friday? All these announcements makes me want to request more hours at work
 
I honestly don't see Switch BF deals especially with 2 limited edition systems coming out in November, but there may be.

 
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Weekly visual novel news:

The major thing above everything else is adult games are now being allowed to be sold on Steam. This means no longer needing to find 18+ patches or buy them elsewhere or such. This is good, and everything is filtered already. I am very much for this, and if you want to see adult content change the box on your Steam settings page. I still don't think nukiges and other more hardcore VN will be put there, but I could be wrong. To go with the news DLC is being added to pages for Sekai/Mangagamer/others to restore 18+ content, as well as some games just turning the 18+ content on from the default.

This also marks the release of Shining Starnova, which was in limbo for months for being released on Steam. I will give a better review once i'm done with the VN, but it's an interesting VN with likely a bit too much idol and life drama. It's still pretty good. Melty's Quest also I believe was the first game that changed its settings for the change, which is on sale right now.

Sol Press released DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky from Anagram. This is the first volume and is about what you would do if your soul was at stake. I have no idea honestly, but it's cheap and supposedly translated well.

Steam

VNDB

Loca-Love: My Cute Roommate from Frontwing is now being Kickstarted. I believe this is mainly for physical goods, but there are some cheaper Steam keys as well. The story is about charms that are possibly bad and keep couples apart, but 3 girls wish on them and hope to have their wishes realized. I have really liking Frontwing's games lately, so this is an easy buy.

Kickstarter

VNDB

Matchasoft released an OELVN Hard Work through Denpasoft. This is about a sexual counseling company and how they are trying to bring up productivity at a big company. It looks OK enough, but who knows.

Denpasoft (NSFW)

Denpasoft pre-order for physical edition (NSFW)

VNDB (NSFW)

Mangagamer also put up on their website Neighbor Watching from Ume Soft. A guy is bored and uses his telescope to look at the stars. He puts it all the way down and notices a lady doing things, and he becomes interested in her. He pretty much uses blackmail, but maybe she want a relationship like this? Not really my type of game, but it could be interesting.

Mangagamer (NSFW)

VNDB (NSFW)

Dharker Studios released Negligee: Love Stories, which I believe also is 18+ on Steam. It's a sequel to Negligee.

Steam (NSFW)

VNDB (NSFW)

 
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Dead_Batteries said:
I've always wanted to play RoF, but never got around to buying it.

Heard that the learning curve was tough, but very rewarding.
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The game was all about creating triangles between your three characters. When you moved one, you wanted him to pass through the line between the other two.

And that’s almost all I remember about the game.
 
 
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aerozero said:
I'm still traumatized by the Leanne statue escort mission, but definitely a day one purchase if we get physical PS4 copies.

Resonance of Fate is going to be gorgeous with anti-aliasing
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Valkyria Chronicles remastered was not anti-aliased. Although I hope for this, it could be a 1080p plain port.

 
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