[shadowysea07]

I already own both of those physically along with infinite undiscovery and I think agarest war zero and magna Carta 2.

[keyblader1985]

I own everything you just mentioned except Magna Carta. And I haven't played a single one..

[62t]

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[elessar123]

I own everything you just mentioned except Magna Carta. And I haven't played a single one..

I own everything mentioned and haven't played any of them!

Technically, I guess I played 10 minutes of Infinite Undiscovery.

[shadowysea07]

I own everything you just mentioned except Magna Carta. And I haven't played a single one..

I beat blue dragon and thats about it.

[TheKbob]

PS5/Switch/PC only. Not rad.

Is this a "I only have an Xbox or a PS4" post?  'Cause JRPG nerds should have a Switch, PC, or PS5 by this point...

Lost Odyssey is the best out of the ones mentioned, amazing soundtrack, presentation, and pretty good story for what was supposed to be the actual next Final Fantasy game, IMO.

 

[Vinny]

I own everything mentioned and haven't played any of them!

Technically, I guess I played 10 minutes of Infinite Undiscovery.

Can't speak for most of the JP games on that list but Lost Odyssey is a damn fine game... I grew up on SNES/PS1 JRPGs and I loved that game, even with the 15 second load times before every random battle (not kidding). Once they allowed you to install discs to the HD the load times got shorter and I'm guessing the digital copy is shorter too. 

 

Infinite Undiscover is one I've wanted to play but never got around to. 

[Souffrir]

Is this a "I only have an Xbox or a PS4" post? 'Cause JRPG nerds should have a Switch, PC, or PS5 by this point...

Lost Odyssey is the best out of the ones mentioned, amazing soundtrack, presentation, and pretty good story for what was supposed to be the actual next Final Fantasy game, IMO.

I mean, I have a PC, but I’d prefer to own it physically for PS4. I’m starting to doubt whether I’ll ever get a Switch the way sales haven’t been happening for that console, and I have zero interest in the PS5 so far.

And if we’re talking about wishes, what I’d really like is for it to be on PSP, it feels like I spend more time gaming on that than everything else I own combined these days. Hopefully the official release will prompt someone to finally inject the fan translation scripts into a patch for the PS1 games.

[Tothoro]

Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon are both excellent JRPGs, I'd highly recommend them. Lost Odyssey has a phenomenal story and Blue Dragon is JRPG comfort food a la Dragon Quest. Kind of bummed that Mistwalker's been so quiet and that Fantasian is stranded on Apple Arcade.

 

The Agarest War series is also on PS3 (though Agarest 1 is digital-only in the US). It's an okay SRPG series. It doesn't compare to Tactics Ogre, Fire Emblem, and so on. But it is a niche genre and if you're hungry for something relatively competent it can probably scratch that itch.

 

Infinite Undiscovery was the most middle-of-the-road game I've ever played. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it. The plot twists were predictable (obnoxiously so in some cases) and it takes multiple long playthroughs to get the true ending so I gave up after a while.

 

Spectral Force 3, Operation Darkness, Magna Carta 2, and Culdcept Saga are other notable 360-only JRPGs or JRPG-adjacent games that I never got around to playing before I bailed and moved to the PS ecosystem. No clue what's available digitally or even BC, but I still have my physical copies and a 360 laying around somewhere.

[shadowysea07]

I mean, I have a PC, but I’d prefer to own it physically for PS4. I’m starting to doubt whether I’ll ever get a Switch the way sales haven’t been happening for that console, and I have zero interest in the PS5 so far.

And if we’re talking about wishes, what I’d really like is for it to be on PSP, it feels like I spend more time gaming on that than everything else I own combined these days. Hopefully the official release will prompt someone to finally inject the fan translation scripts into a patch for the PS1 games.

Sales have happened for the switch and the lite especially but there haven't been many since the pandemic started.

[nightc1]

I’m starting to doubt whether I’ll ever get a Switch the way sales haven’t been happening for that console,

Console sales have been pretty minimal.  The best ones have been where they bundled in digital game for no additional cost so at least you got something.  Software though has had a lot of sales.  The main problem is if you want some of the bigger games Nintendo has published that aren't available anymore in physical... you may have to pony up some extra cash or just flip to taking advantage of eshop card sales and then the voucher system to at least bring the price down.

[BoxPizzaBox]

Until they fix/change it, I still like the GameStop $5 monthly powerup pro reward for that.

I buy digital cards on sale too, but I also let the GameStop $5 turn into $5 eshop credit every month (or if I want to do it online, I'll buy a $10 one for $5. You can't do a $0 transaction online, but 50% off is still pretty nice). You can also do PlayStation, Steam, or Xbox but Nintendo is my go-to (and them always having a $10 option online is a plus)

 

I am convinced one day they'll change it, but as long as you still can do it I will do it.

[keyblader1985]

They just did.

[BoxPizzaBox]

They just did.

oooh you're right, it says the item in my cart doesn't qualify this month. Welp, nevermind.

I'm guessing it doesn't work in store anymore either, then?

Edit: I glanced over the GameStop thread, sounds like it may still work in store. Though potentially you can't get just a $5 card, you'd have to go for $10 etc. It was definitely way more convenient to do online.

[nitrosmob]

Some visual novel news and releases.

 

QUALIA ~The Path of Promise~ was released from Sekai Project/Denpasoft from PURESIS. It stars an android who is the first to pass the Turing Test and she goes home with her creator. She develops feelings as well for said creator and also wears maid's clothes. It's a kinetic visual novel meaning it has no choices, but is supposed to be long. It looks alright and has good art. 18+ patch also available for the steam version. 10% off on release. 

 

Steam

Steam 18+ Patch (NSFW)

Denpasoft (NSFW)

VNDB (NSFW)

 

Rance IX -The Helmanian Revolution is finally coming out from Mangagamer on February 23, 2023. This has been a long time coming and is supposedly a massive game. We'll see Rance X in like five years or so. There is 10% discount for pre-ordering and this will only be on Mangagamer and possibly JAST USA eventually. There is a 10% discount for pre-ordering.

 

Mangagamer (NSFW)

 

JAST USA is releasing Nitro Origin's Tokyo Necro soon and looks really cool. Some people start fighting against necromancers. Looks action packed. Very likely will have an 18+ patch and has a discount on JAST USA.

 

Steam

JAST USA (NSFW)

VNDB (NSFW)

 

Committee of Zero has released a restoration patch for CHAOS;HEAD NOAH. This adds a lot of stuff, as the release we got was pretty butchered. The translation is better, many CGs have been put back and I believe it has the 18+ content too. I know someone on here wanted the patch and here it is. I'm going to get this game sometime too and play it.

 

Restoration Patch

 

Inochi no Spare also got a fan translation. I have no idea of the quality but it's about some girls and they're terminally ill and a main character.

 

Patch

VNDB (NSFW)

[Vinny]

They just did.

Aw hell, that sucks. They never let me use it in store in my area the few dozen times I tried but I was able to use it online so it was something... welp, that sucks. 

[scorponok]

Drainus Switch is also getting a physical release in Japan if you don't want to order from Strictly Limited Games.

[62t]

Drainus Switch is also getting a physical release in Japan if you don't want to order from Strictly Limited Games.

It is Playism so LRG release is possible.

[MunkichioO]

It is Playism so LRG release is possible.

ew you said the L word....

[BoxPizzaBox]

Target has Buy 1 get 1 50% off select games. Ordering two of one and canceling seems to work for a flat ~25% off including some preorders like Dokapon, Little Witch Nobeta, Alice Gear, etc

[Vigilante]

Target has Buy 1 get 1 50% off select games. Ordering two of one and canceling seems to work for a flat ~25% off including some preorders like Dokapon, Little Witch Nobeta, Alice Gear, etc

While nice, this just makes me want to wait for the next B2G1 with its flat 33% off after canceling, at least for any $50-$60 things.

[motaku96]

Target has Buy 1 get 1 50% off select games. Ordering two of one and canceling seems to work for a flat ~25% off including some preorders like Dokapon, Little Witch Nobeta, Alice Gear, etc

Thanks. Grabbing Alice Gear Aegis, it's always a gamble if switch games get included in these sales.

[shadowysea07]

Thanks. Grabbing Alice Gear Aegis, it's always a gamble if switch games get included in these sales.

usually they are available at the start of most sales though for a brief period.

[Squarehard]

Whoop stuff!

 

[Vinny]

Does NISA still charge for pre-orders a month in advance? Trying to budget my upcoming pre-orders- got quite a few expensive items coming up between now and end of March so trying to see if I wanna trim anything... 

 

Edit*

Just saw on Reddit that yesterday was the 25th anniversary of Xenogears.

EDIT2* Dear SE, Xenogears Remaster please. Thanks. 

[thelonepig]

Does NISA still charge for pre-orders a month in advance? Trying to budget my upcoming pre-orders- got quite a few expensive items coming up between now and end of March so trying to see if I wanna trim anything... 

 

Edit*

Just saw on Reddit that yesterday was the 25th anniversary of Xenogears.

EDIT2* Dear SE, Xenogears Remaster please. Thanks. 

At least via credit card, NISA waits to charge until just prior to shipment.

[shadowysea07]

Does NISA still charge for pre-orders a month in advance? Trying to budget my upcoming pre-orders- got quite a few expensive items coming up between now and end of March so trying to see if I wanna trim anything...

Edit*
Just saw on Reddit that yesterday was the 25th anniversary of Xenogears.
EDIT2* Dear SE, Xenogears Remaster please. Thanks.

Have they ported it with trophy support yet?

[Vinny]

Have they ported it with trophy support yet?

As far as I know, I think PS3 is the only system that has it digitally and there's no trophy support. I'm honestly surprised SE did a remaster of Chrono Cross so I'm hoping we get more PS1 games remastered though. 

[elessar123]

Does NISA still charge for pre-orders a month in advance? Trying to budget my upcoming pre-orders- got quite a few expensive items coming up between now and end of March so trying to see if I wanna trim anything...

They charged me about a month out from the release for Labyrinth of Galleria.

[Twilightsparkle]

Idea Factory announced a new otome coming to the west, but whoever is in charge of their communications should be fired. They announced that they would have a stream on 2/14.  During that stream they ran over an hour of static before making the 1 minute game announcement.  Pissed the otome community off.  It ties into the game, but at most they should’ve had 5-10 minutes of that, not have people sit for an hour watching static.  
 

Anyway, the game is Charade Maniacs.

https://www.gematsu....est-this-summer