Zavvi Mega Monday (7/2) - El Shaddai - $12.50, PS3 JRPGs - $23.50, FREE shipping

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All PS3 games are region-free and brand new. Free worldwide shipping for a limited time.

$12.50:

El Shaddai

$23.50 each:

Dirt 3 Complete
Dynasty Warriors 7
Armored Core V
Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi
Ar Tonelico Qoga
Hyperdimension Neptunia
Atelier Rorona: Alchemist of Arland
Atelier Totori: Alchemist of Arland
Trinity Universe
 
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I second Qoga. I have a soft spot for Akiko Shikata's music and this game is chocked full of it. The others were either on sale at GameStop for twenty-ish or just generally bad.
 
[quote name='earvcunanan']I've heard the Atelier games were pretty good if you can get past the time limit the games impose on you.[/QUOTE]

Not to mention the shoddy animation and obnoxious chibi look of Rorona.

It gets better in Totori.
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']Rorona and Totori are great games. But they were even cheaper at Gamestop, and still should be if your local B&M store has them in stock.[/QUOTE]

Gamestop doesn't sell new games...
 
A few questions...

1. Are these deals onnly for Europe/UK? Is there shipping to the U.S.

2. Are these games brand new or used?

3. I'm assuming the $24 is the conversion rate for the UK's money...is the $24 counting the shipping or will they charge more for the shipping?
 
[quote name='Tdog987']A few questions...

1. Are these deals onnly for Europe/UK? Is there shipping to the U.S.

2. Are these games brand new or used?

3. I'm assuming the $24 is the conversion rate for the UK's money...is the $24 counting the shipping or will they charge more for the shipping?[/QUOTE]

1. Zavvi ships to the US for about $1.50
2. Brand new
3. Includes the shipping
 
[quote name='earvcunanan']1. Zavvi ships to the US for about $1.50
2. Brand new
3. Includes the shipping[/QUOTE]

Zavvi is fantastic. I've ordered several copies of DDP: Resurecction, and all arrived within about 2 weeks per order. Recently ordered Akai Katana (EU version), but it hasn't arrived yet (already have the US version of course). But overall, I can't fault Zavvi for any order, they've done a great job of delivering.
 
Totori is by a wide margin the best. Rorona is fun but is really brutal about time restrictions.

Ar Tonelico Qoga is alright if you liked earlier ATs, but it is definitely the weirdest of the three and I didn't care for the switch to the weak imitation of the Tales combat system. It does have an incredible soundtrack however, which you'd be well-served to purchase itself whether or not you buy or play the game.

I actually kind of enjoyed Neptunia's vibe (even though it's indescribeably cheesy) but the fact that your party members are only healed at random was an absolute deal-breaker for me, and I'm told this mechanic came from Trinity Universe (which I have not played). I honestly can't recommend Neptunia to anyone who I like, though I see how some people might not mind it/enjoy it.
 
I prefer the Atelier games myself. Ar Tornelico Qoga....i found kind of generic and boring....a HUGE step down from the decent battle and stories from the 2 PS2 games. The Atelier games have time limits which makes them feel like you're rushing and can't do everything but are fun lighter story RPGs. Dimension...never played but yeah just read about that one, and I've played about 15 hours of Trinity...very generic but ok. These games sans Trinity may be better to buy elsewhere....I had a hard time getting Trinity before...only 1 Gamestop in town had a copy.
 
All of these are absolutely niche titles, but decent prices, especially with Zavvi's inexplicably low overseas shipping. I'd rank the Atelier games as the best, although like everyone says... time limits. ATQ is good but something of a departure from the first two titles on PS2. Neptunia is strange, but amusing for its game industry inside jokes. Gameplay, not so much. Haven't played Trinity Universe yet.
 
[quote name='KtMack23']I find it funy that the Ar Tonelico Qoga game is 12+ in Europe and M rated here.[/QUOTE]

They're more lenient with boobs over there than we are here. If you open a news stand magazine, you'll see boobs. What do we see? Batboy is reals!!!
 
[quote name='Mharhon']Totori is by a wide margin the best. Rorona is fun but is really brutal about time restrictions.

Ar Tonelico Qoga is alright if you liked earlier ATs, but it is definitely the weirdest of the three and I didn't care for the switch to the weak imitation of the Tales combat system. It does have an incredible soundtrack however, which you'd be well-served to purchase itself whether or not you buy or play the game.

I actually kind of enjoyed Neptunia's vibe (even though it's indescribeably cheesy) but the fact that your party members are only healed at random was an absolute deal-breaker for me, and I'm told this mechanic came from Trinity Universe (which I have not played). I honestly can't recommend Neptunia to anyone who I like, though I see how some people might not mind it/enjoy it.[/QUOTE]

Neptunia is my only Platinum trophy. I must be sick.
 
[quote name='Vinny']They're more lenient with boobs over there than we are here. If you open a news stand magazine, you'll see boobs. What do we see? Batboy is reals!!![/QUOTE]

Yeah, here in America we PHEAR TEH BOOBIEZ. We're okay with seeing everything that's on the inside of a person (preferably when presented as a big splattery explosion), just not the outside. We are strange that way.
 
Out of all the games on the list I have platinum on all but Trinity Universe. Personally I'd only recommend Atelier Rorona and Totori. I'm probably crazy but I liked Rorona more then Totori in general.

Ar Tonelcio Qoga is a game I didn't like very much. I have played the other two before and liked them. As someone pointed out the music is good for the most part. I personally like all of Atelier music as well. Hyperdimension is probably the easiest to platinum out of that whole list. Although if you want a good game I'd stay away from it. I didn't laugh once from any of the humor. Trinity universe is an ok game, its not bad but its not good either. I guess if someone wants more detail I'll expand if need be on any of the games.
 
[quote name='barrit']Looks like this is back in stock. I'm not sure if it's the same price though.[/QUOTE]

I think Totori is the one that went out of stock.
 
[quote name='eldergamer']These all play just fine in the US, right?[/QUOTE]

The PS3 is region-free for games, so yes.
 
[quote name='apterous']Neptunia is my only Platinum trophy. I must be sick.[/QUOTE]


Totori was my 1st platinum so you're in good company :)

Btw all the atelier games on PS3 are fun if you enjoy jrpgs.
 
Tempted to get Ar Toenlico for $25. For some reason it's over $100 at Amazon. Is it out of print in the US?

Of course PS Plus just gave me like 12 free games, so I don't really -need- it. I wouldnt get around to playing Ar Toenlico till like 2013....
 
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