Japanese Niche Games Deals Thread: Atlus, NISA, Aksys, XSeed and More!

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The following thread are for niche-based Japanese video games by smaller companies such as Atlus, NIS America, AKSYS, XSEED, D3 Publisher, KOEI/TECMO, SNK Playmore, Ignition, Natsume or any sweet deals for those who are passionate and hardcore about Japanese video games even from the bigger companies like SquareEnix, Sega, Bandai Namco, etc.

But to avoid any messiness of links everywhere, we'll focus on games within the last 2-3 years as opposed to the last five-ten. [although, if you do see older titles on sale, please post them regardless].

The theme of these deals are Japanese video games distributed in the US by the smaller niche companies. The thread is literally for those who love Japanese games. There will be a few Korean games that you may see on this list, such as the "DJ Max" games.

If you see a deal, please post!

NOTE: Please check the most recent page for the latest deals.

And I want to thank many of you in advance who submit their deals and their support!!!
 
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roger watersmelon said:
Cool, I just wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything like that for this one (at least at a reasonable price level). Thank you.

I've been burned on enough Kickstarters that the site has lost its magic for me. I still think it's a great platform, and am glad that it can get things made that wouldn't be otherwise, it's just that I rarely pledge for anything personally anymore.
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Agreed the last one I did was the Wasteland 2/Tides dual level where I essentially paid 45 for both (quite a decent deal even just considering the MSRP of Wasteland 2...and I really wanted both)...but yeah Kickstarter has lost its allure for me too. I used to kickstart more board games but I got burned a little from 2 of them. I wasn't burned by the process but by the games themselves. They both were fairly average (one was probably just junk tier which was given away a bit after getting/trying it. Only if games really, really need help will I pledge now.

Think the last one I did for board/card games was Barbarossa but that's a high wants and limited edition card/alternate art and other stuff did that for me. Moe....

 
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zulux21 said:
so it seems that the western release of the sword art online game won't include the huge new patch (adds 30 hours of content, raises level cap by 50, adds a new girl to go out with, new areas and quests and costumes) at launch, and possibly may never see it being released.

source

I hope Namco announces something one way or another before august 19th... I also wonder if the western release doesn't get it, if the HK release will get it, which would of course give more reason then owning a physical copy to the HK release.
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I saw it as "we're deciding if we'll charge or if its free." But thats just me
 
When you can use Kickstarter for pretty much anything, I start to lose hope for it. Especially, when it happens to be something like this. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad That must be one expensive Potato Salad to warrant $10,957 Most of the time, I don't really agree with the "Kickstarter Goals" when they aren't exactly physical. 

Then you also have this one: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/973736766/the-cybermatrix-100-tu01?ref=users Does he plan on making only one system and having everyone huddle around it? Not to mention, those design pictures being made in MS Paint. :puke:

 
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Gershomcz said:
Can anyone recommend me a good site to look up JRPG reviews? IGN sucks at these kinds of reviews.
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As others have stated, I usually check out RPGFan or RPGamer. Kim Wallace over at Game Informer does a really good job with RPG reviews too.

Or, if there's a specific game you're looking into, I've probably done a review on it at some point that I can link you. :)

 
I use metacritic.  I prefer to read a couple of each score types.  positive negative and in the middle.  Still watching reviews isn't always useful.  Better to watch gameplay first then go from there.

 
I actually hate RPGamer's reviews. I was all dazzled by the site when I first found it, but they all come off as trying WAY too hard to have a problem with something. I feel that they fall squarely into the category of just trying to be contrarian or snooty. I have friends that just 'try' to find issues or problems because they don't know how to properly analyze things, and their reviews tend to bear a striking resemblance to his way of thinking. :3

Then again, I stopped visiting the site and stopped listening to their incredibly awkward podcast several years ago, so this opinion may, indeed, be outdated.

 
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Zaku77 said:
I actually hate RPGamer's reviews. I was all dazzled by the site when I first found it, but they all come off as trying WAY too hard to have a problem with something. I feel that they fall squarely into the category of just trying to be contrarian or snooty. I have friends that just 'try' to find issues or problems because they don't know how to properly analyze things, and their reviews tend to bear a striking resemblance to his way of thinking. :3
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I agree hence why I said bitter. I like RPGFan since even if they don't like the games they usually have something positive to say. For RPGamer it's mainly all negative though some still come off well.

Also I don't get why Ar NoSurge is crazy hard to get to on Amazon by searching hope they fix that soon.

 
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Dreamstate said:
I don't know if anyone already posted this, but Sorcery Saga Limited Edition is on sale at Amazon with Prime Shipping for $37.86. Darn good compared to Aksys directly. http://www.amazon.com/Sorcery-Saga-Curse-Great-Limited-PlayStation/dp/B00FFHEZUE/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1404785163&sr=1-2&keywords=sorcery+saga
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I have the LE. My daughter enjoys using the spoon and bib. The plate ... not so much. It's definitely not for everyeone.

 
I want my reviews to be nitpicky. I want to know everything about a game that I may have a problem with. Especially with the gameplay/story. I probably will not have any issues with graphics/audio unless it is a glaring problem.

 
Welp, just got cancellation of Atelier Rorona Plus and Xblaze from BestBuy, looks like i have to order them from Amazon...

I also ordered them a good amount of time (at least a month) before they were supposed to be released...

 
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Green Card200 said:
I want my reviews to be nitpicky. I want to know everything about a game that I may have a problem with. Especially with the gameplay/story. I probably will not have any issues with graphics/audio unless it is a glaring problem.
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Nitpicky is one thing. Fabrication and getting lost in minutiae for the sake of faux-criticality (not a word, but it conveys what I'm trying to say lol) is another thing--which is how I was describing RPGamer.

 
Zaku77 said:
Nitpicky is one thing. Fabrication and getting lost in minutiae for the sake of faux-criticality (not a word, but it conveys what I'm trying to say lol) is another thing--which is how I was describing RPGamer.
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It's alright. those that call themselves, Gaming "Journalists" are always making up words to get ahead in their career. I've actually seen one on another site use "Instinctuality" as a word. Not to mention, that he could dish out criticism but couldn't take it himself.

Basically, it was "Fill out this butt hurt internet form". Or he'd choose to end up blocking those that actually challenged his opinion.

 
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Reno Takamiya said:
It's alright. those that call themselves, Gaming "Journalists" are always making up words to get ahead in their career. I've actually seen one on another site use "Instinctuality" as a word. Not to mention, that he could dish out criticism but couldn't take it himself.

Basically, it was "Fill out this butt hurt internet form". Or he'd choose to end up blocking those that actually challenged his opinion.
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Attitudes like that should instill one's audience with the utmost confidence in their opinions, yeah? haha. Also, I think the real moral of the story is that it's okay to make up words, just make sure to point out that they aren't currently extant :3.

 
Well, my posts on the BBU forum were deleted or the thread was changed to read only. This is leading me to believe that they'll continue to take a bunch of pre-orders for these "niche" titles and only satisfy a percentage of them. They're not willing to overstock on these or even meet the pre-ordered amount before they take down the listing. 

So if you want to pre-order from BB and the title in question is "niche", I would recommend doing it like 2-3 months in advance. 1 month ahead simply wasn't enough for my pre-orders of Xblaze and Atelier Rorona Plus.

I freaking love GCU, but BB customer service, the website, and their handling of pre-orders has a LONG way to go.

 
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option.iv said:
Well, my posts on the BBU forum were deleted or the thread was changed to read only. This is leading me to believe that they'll continue to take a bunch of pre-orders for these "niche" titles and only satisfy a percentage of them. They're not willing to overstock on these or even meet the pre-ordered amount before they take down the listing.

So if you want to pre-order from BB and the title in question is "niche", I would recommend doing it like 2-3 months in advance. 1 month ahead simply wasn't enough for my pre-orders of Xblaze and Atelier Rorona Plus.

I freaking love GCU, but BB customer service, the website, and their handling of pre-orders has a LONG way to go.
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This...is really making me have second thoughts about whether I should preorder Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd through Best Buy. I haven't done it yet, but your post forces me to wonder whether I should just bite the bullet and preorder it at Gamestop to avoid the potential stress. :whistle2:k

 
option.iv said:
Well, my posts on the BBU forum were deleted or the thread was changed to read only. This is leading me to believe that they'll continue to take a bunch of pre-orders for these "niche" titles and only satisfy a percentage of them. They're not willing to overstock on these or even meet the pre-ordered amount before they take down the listing.

So if you want to pre-order from BB and the title in question is "niche", I would recommend doing it like 2-3 months in advance. 1 month ahead simply wasn't enough for my pre-orders of Xblaze and Atelier Rorona Plus.

I freaking love GCU, but BB customer service, the website, and their handling of pre-orders has a LONG way to go.
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Did they at least give you $10 off your next order? Last couple of times they cancelled me out on something, they did do that.
 
option.iv said:
Well, my posts on the BBU forum were deleted or the thread was changed to read only. This is leading me to believe that they'll continue to take a bunch of pre-orders for these "niche" titles and only satisfy a percentage of them. They're not willing to overstock on these or even meet the pre-ordered amount before they take down the listing.

So if you want to pre-order from BB and the title in question is "niche", I would recommend doing it like 2-3 months in advance. 1 month ahead simply wasn't enough for my pre-orders of Xblaze and Atelier Rorona Plus.

I freaking love GCU, but BB customer service, the website, and their handling of pre-orders has a LONG way to go.
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I'm pretty sure nobody got either of those games from Best Buy. On release date my order went into some weird system status and after I called customer service they confirmed that they wouldn't be stocking either one. I'm not defending BB's handling of this, but they did indicate on the BB forums that they weren't getting Rorona Plus and people reposted that info here and elsewhere.

 
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bojay1997 said:
I'm pretty sure nobody got either of those games from Best Buy. On release date my order went into some weird system status and after I called customer service they confirmed that they wouldn't be stocking either one. I'm not defending BB's handling of this, but they did indicate on the BB forums that they weren't getting Rorona Plus and people reposted that info here and elsewhere.
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What I don't understand is why Best Buy created preorder listings for games they were never going to carry in the first place. Aren't you supposed to verify that you'll be stocking a not-yet-released item before allowing customers to preorder it? Isn't that one of the most basic aspects of running a business like this?

 
Zaku77 said:
Nitpicky is one thing. Fabrication and getting lost in minutiae for the sake of faux-criticality (not a word, but it conveys what I'm trying to say lol) is another thing--which is how I was describing RPGamer.
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Commodore Wheeler said:
I like that, "faux-criticality." I'll try to use it if I ever write a review again.
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That makes two of us. Its very accurate at that. I sometimes feel like a reviewer is given a game, then told whether to argue for or against it. Kind of like it's an argumentative essay they have to do for English Lit.

 
Commodore Wheeler said:
I like that, "faux-criticality." I'll try to use it if I ever write a review again.
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That makes two of us. Its very accurate at that. I sometimes feel like a reviewer is given a game, then told whether to argue for or against it. Kind of like it's an argumentative essay they have to do for English Lit.

 
nitrosmob said:
http://www.destructoid.com/criminal-girls-sexual-punishment-will-only-be-mildly-censored-277740.phtml

No moans makes me really sad. It's really sounding like a 20 dollar game now....ugg I was ready to jump on this full price with very little censoring (I wouldn't have just minded the Steam...but removing the fun of the mini game...why even have it....disappointed but maybe willing depending on when it's out).
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This isn't altogether surprising. Has there ever been a localized console game in NA that actually had lolis moaning?
 
Commodore Wheeler said:
Did they at least give you $10 off your next order? Last couple of times they cancelled me out on something, they did do that.
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Nope. I doubt they'll do that if what bojay says is true (I believe it).

bojay1997 said:
I'm pretty sure nobody got either of those games from Best Buy. On release date my order went into some weird system status and after I called customer service they confirmed that they wouldn't be stocking either one. I'm not defending BB's handling of this, but they did indicate on the BB forums that they weren't getting Rorona Plus and people reposted that info here and elsewhere.
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They said on the forums that they weren't re-stocking, which I would assume is that they got at least some copies, and aren't able to fulfill any preorders once they pull down the listing. But if that's so, that's news to me.

Vigilante said:
What I don't understand is why Best Buy created preorder listings for games they were never going to carry in the first place. Aren't you supposed to verify that you'll be stocking a not-yet-released item before allowing customers to preorder it? Isn't that one of the most basic aspects of running a business like this?
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Hell, I'm guessing there is a break in the communication between website and whoever handles supplies. Or they're doing a half-ass job of it. I'm not a business owner so I'm not certified to give a valid opinion on this. However, I am a consumer/customer, so yeah, there's obviously some thing fishy going on.

And for the sake of complaining. I was tempted to get Xblaze when it was on sale during release week on PSN. What made me keep my BB pre-order was because I was willing to spend a little for a physical copy (didn't hurt as much because of GCU). In the end, didn't pan out...

edit: Sent BB an email regarding my orders. Hopefully others follow suite. I really don't expect/want a GC because of this. I just want them to address the disconnect between their site and what's actually in stock, hopefully actively improving it.

 
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Vigilante said:
What I don't understand is why Best Buy created preorder listings for games they were never going to carry in the first place. Aren't you supposed to verify that you'll be stocking a not-yet-released item before allowing customers to preorder it? Isn't that one of the most basic aspects of running a business like this?
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most likely they fell through last minute with the distributor , since bestbuy has the habit of putting up listing for some games a month before release date.

 
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YBX87 said:
most likely they fell through last minute with the distributor , since bestbuy has the habit of putting up listing for some games a month before release date.
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That just makes me more nervous about niche listings--how are we to know which ones will actually be fulfilled and which will be pulled before release, especially if they could be pulled in the release month? :headache:

 
Vigilante said:
That just makes me more nervous about niche listings--how are we to know which ones will actually be fulfilled and which will be pulled before release, especially if they could be pulled in the release month? :headache:
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by how many retailers stocks the game, for example Drakengard 3, remember when it was first announced it was said to be a square enix website store exclusive. lord behold, about two months later. the list for drakengard 3 listing popped up everywhere. from amazon.com all the way to walmart. even friggin target got in on the action. since you mentioned the specific title hatsune miku, i would put in a preorder at gamestop just in case, bestbuy does not come through. since that game has a really limited release at retailers.

 
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YBX87 said:
by how many retailers stocks the game, for example Drakengard 3, remember when it was first announced it was said to be a square enix website store exclusive. lord behold, about two months later. the list for drakengard 3 listing popped up everywhere. from amazon.com all the way to walmart. even friggin target got in on the action.
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True that I should try selling that exclusive pre-order DLC from the S-E store. Wished I would have been able to get it for 40 dollars like it's been from Amazon lately.

I'm getting Unlimited World Red from Gamestop for Vita so one more week to wait.

 
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[quote name="YBX87" post="11903519" timestamp="1404835134"]any1 picked up one piece unlimited world red today?[/quote]

I'm heading over to grab my PS3 and my sister's 3DS copies today. While not a big fan of the Anime or Manga, I think it's an awesome setting for a game. And I'm hoping this one can be more reminiscent of the Grand Battle / Grand Adventure games from the 6th gen.
 
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YBX87 said:
most likely they fell through last minute with the distributor , since bestbuy has the habit of putting up listing for some games a month before release date.
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could it just be that they did not get enough pre-orders and committed to a certain number initially?

 
nitrosmob said:
True that I should try selling that exclusive pre-order DLC from the S-E store. Wished I would have been able to get it for 40 dollars like it's been from Amazon lately.

I'm getting Unlimited World Red from Gamestop for Vita so one more week to wait.
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but you never know tho, i remember seeing neir, and never giving thought about the game. somehow it is actually hard to find a brand new copy at a reasonable price. i wonder if drakengard 3 will be like that too a few years from now.

 
YBX87 said:
by how many retailers stocks the game, for example Drakengard 3, remember when it was first announced it was said to be a square enix website store exclusive. lord behold, about two months later. the list for drakengard 3 listing popped up everywhere. from amazon.com all the way to walmart. even friggin target got in on the action. since you mentioned the specific title hatsune miku, i would put in a preorder at gamestop just in case, bestbuy does not come through. since that game has a really limited release at retailers.
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So then I guess Best Buy didn't stock Atelier Rorona Plus because Target also didn't? Amazon, Gamestop, and even Walmart (like you posted) carry it, so I'm not entirely sure the number of retailers is that big of a determining factor.

 
I'm not surprised that Criminal Girls was censored. NISA already said that there would be some censorship when they first localized it. When you look back at past games in their Mugen Souls series they've also had a rubbing mini-game that either got censored and/or taken out entirely. I don't agree with censorship in most cases but I don't see how this one wasn't hard to spot knowing their past track record. There's always that Japanese physical version if you feel you need the game in all it's glory. 

 
The West, namely America, does not take kindly to these type of things. :lol: The stigma of this would be too strong amongst the general gamers. It's a shame really, but like Reno said, you can always import it if you really want it. 

 
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