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Japanese Niche Games Deals & Discussion Thread 4.0


#36601 elessar123  

Posted 10 March 2023 - 07:49 PM

Is Amazon Japan blocking shipping Ghost Trick to the US for some reason? I go through the link on Capcom Japan’s site (https://www.capcom-g...osttrick/ja-jp/) and see nothing available.

It says sold out for me instead of the "cannot ship to your address." So I think it's either not live, or sold out.

Amiami has it in stock: https://www.amiami.c...de=GAME-0028361

#36602 Twilightsparkle  

Twilightsparkle

Posted 11 March 2023 - 09:10 PM

Anyone that likes Japanese horror and VNs should check out Paranormasight.  Great creepy atmosphere.  It’s on sale through the 23rd.  Square Enix really didn’t advertise this one at all in North America so I think this one will fall under the radar.  
https://www.nintendo...f-honjo-switch/



#36603 Vinny   Bang, bang... pew... CAGiversary!   25319 Posts   Joined 18.8 Years Ago  

Posted 11 March 2023 - 11:46 PM

Thanks, I responded to their notification about the cancelled PS4 version since that has my order number in it. Hopefully P-A just needs a little nudge.

They responded to me pretty quick and asked how I'd like my refund, back to my original payment method or as a PA credit... I would think they would do the right thing and just give people their money back to their original method automatically but doesn't seem like that's the case. 



#36604 Vigilante   poyo CAGiversary!   38982 Posts   Joined 17.8 Years Ago  

Posted 11 March 2023 - 11:52 PM

They responded to me pretty quick and asked how I'd like my refund, back to my original payment method or as a PA credit... I would think they would do the right thing and just give people their money back to their original method automatically but doesn't seem like that's the case. 

I got the same response and subsequent confirmation once I asked for the refund back to the original payment method.



#36605 Covnam   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1540 Posts   Joined 18.3 Years Ago  

Posted 12 March 2023 - 12:34 AM

Legend of Nayuta CE up at NISA store.

https://store.nisame...oundless-trails

From what I've read, this doesn't have any differences between the switch and PS4 versions like Zero and Azure did. Has anyone heard any different?



#36606 Pikagreg   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1884 Posts   Joined 14.2 Years Ago  

Posted 12 March 2023 - 08:06 PM

From what I've read, this doesn't have any differences between the switch and PS4 versions like Zero and Azure did. Has anyone heard any different?

PS4/PC will pretty much be better than Switch for everything outside of Zero/Azure. 



#36607 Batto47  

Posted 13 March 2023 - 04:32 AM

PlayAsia dropped the price for Ghost Trick on Switch from 59.99 to 29.99 USD for anyone looking for a copy or needing a price adjustment.

#36608 scorponok   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   97 Posts   Joined 15.5 Years Ago  

scorponok

Posted 13 March 2023 - 03:01 PM

March Clearance Sale at playasia.  River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Switch $24.99



#36609 Twilightsparkle  

Twilightsparkle

Posted 13 March 2023 - 03:18 PM

Is it me or does Playasia deactivate coupons when they have these sales?  The box is not there at checkout on multiple devices each with a different web browser.  



#36610 Mattiful-Joe   Henshin A Go-Go Baby! CAGiversary!   3710 Posts   Joined 19.6 Years Ago  

Mattiful-Joe

Posted 13 March 2023 - 03:40 PM

Is it me or does Playasia deactivate coupons when they have these sales? The box is not there at checkout on multiple devices each with a different web browser.

I was interested in a couple of the figures but it looks like free shipping doesn't work with some of those even after you hit the $100 mark ($60 for shipping to the States is rough ...)

No knock to PlayAsia's service, though. It's a solid retailer with excellent CSRs. Costs rising stinks but that's out of their control.

#36611 TheKbob   FakeyBro™, Esq. CAGiversary!   2376 Posts   Joined 14.3 Years Ago  

Posted 13 March 2023 - 03:57 PM

I grabbed a copy of SRW30 for $20, $27 after shipping.  Solid deal for that game, considering pricecharting has it listed for around ~$40 average.



#36612 Tothoro  

Posted 13 March 2023 - 04:14 PM

I was interested in a couple of the figures but it looks like free shipping doesn't work with some of those even after you hit the $100 mark ($60 for shipping to the States is rough ...)

Yeah, the free shipping is size and weight restricted. It's listed in the finer print somewhere, but usually not called out in their banners/promos. BBTS and Sideshow usually run similar sales and ship from the US, so keep an eye out there if you're looking for something specific.

 

Is it me or does Playasia deactivate coupons when they have these sales?  The box is not there at checkout on multiple devices each with a different web browser.  

Coupons are typically deactivated when you've got sale items in your cart. Want to say that started around 2019 or so? There have been a few occasions where it's been glitchy and let you use both but those are the exception and not the norm.



#36613 bappt   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   1072 Posts   Joined 17.9 Years Ago  

Posted 17 March 2023 - 04:16 AM

If you're looking for a standard edition copy of Atelier Ryza 3, Best Buy has a $10 gift card for preordering. (Digital Deluxe extras and digital preorder bonuses are not able to be purchased Ala Carte)



#36614 Mattiful-Joe   Henshin A Go-Go Baby! CAGiversary!   3710 Posts   Joined 19.6 Years Ago  

Mattiful-Joe

Posted 18 March 2023 - 03:58 AM

For anyone on the fence, the import of Fatal Frame, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse for PS4 has English subs on the disc. Ordered mine from PlayAsia.

#36615 marineal   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1669 Posts   Joined 15.7 Years Ago  

marineal

Posted 18 March 2023 - 04:43 AM

For anyone on the fence, the import of Fatal Frame, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse for PS4 has English subs on the disc. Ordered mine from PlayAsia.

Can you confirm if the artwork is in english?



#36616 Mattiful-Joe   Henshin A Go-Go Baby! CAGiversary!   3710 Posts   Joined 19.6 Years Ago  

Mattiful-Joe

Posted 18 March 2023 - 06:49 AM

Can you confirm if the artwork is in english?


The boxart (front and back) are in English.

#36617 Souffrir   Eternally Training CAG CAGiversary!   6532 Posts   Joined 10.5 Years Ago  

Posted 18 March 2023 - 02:17 PM

I’m gonna be in Vietnam in a couple days, anyone happen to know anything about avoiding pirated physical games there?

#36618 shadowysea07   Cjenvy I'm ready for you awd this time I'm wearing pants CAGiversary!   8066 Posts   Joined 10.0 Years Ago  

shadowysea07

Posted 19 March 2023 - 03:54 PM

wow I'm surprised atelier ryza 2 copies are going for 75+ now. I guess they finally went out of print? and or demand shooting up since 3 releases in a few days. 



#36619 Twilightsparkle  

Twilightsparkle

Posted 19 March 2023 - 07:49 PM

wow I'm surprised atelier ryza 2 copies are going for 75+ now. I guess they finally went out of print? and or demand shooting up since 3 releases in a few days. 

It’s available for $70 Canadian at VGP (~$53). 



#36620 bappt   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   1072 Posts   Joined 17.9 Years Ago  

Posted 19 March 2023 - 08:23 PM

There was a Ryza anime announced too.

 



#36621 nitrosmob   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   11516 Posts   Joined 16.9 Years Ago  

Posted 20 March 2023 - 12:47 AM

Long delayed post of newer releases.

 

There are many visual novel sales right now on Steam and elsewhere. JAST USA has a Moe March sale and Denpasoft also has a sale on their websites. They last as long as the Steam sale I believe. I've played many of these so ask away if you have questions on some of them.

 

JAST USA Store (NSFW)

Denpasoft (NSFW)

 

JAST USA released a long awaited game Tokyo Necro from Nitro Origin. It has the mc taking missions to take down necromancers and their monsters. Lots of stuff happens with action and mystery. This has a 10% discount for about 16 more hours, so if you want the discount get it now. Supposed to be long and pretty high quality.

 

VNDB (NSFW)

Steam

Steam 18+ Patch (NSFW)

JAST USA Store (NSFW)

 

Denpasoft/Sekai project have 2 recent releases.

 

First is all is My Girlfriend’s Special Place from feng. This one has the mc being accused of being a molester from his childhood friend. In order to make amends he must become her butler. This is one route kinetic visual novel I believe. Pretty short too, but may be good for the people like cute stories. It has a 10% off price until March 23rd.

 

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Steam

18+ Steam Patch (NSFW)

Denpasoft (NSFW)

 

They also released Slobbish Dragon Princess 3 from Whirlpool. This is another short comedy romance game thing which is in a longer running series.

 

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Steam

18+ Steam Patch (NSFW)

Denpasoft (NSFW)

 

Shiravune is going to release Kunado Chronicles from Purple Software on April 6th, 2023. This is another longer visual novel about a world where metal attacks people and ruin civilization. People being to gain powers and one girl ends up defeating a major threat that has been going on for a 1000 years. The mc is an amnesiac found inside the beaten threat. It's a story about rebuilding after humanity was almost wiped away. I have a mixed history with Purple Software games, with Chronoclock probably being too simple overall in story, and Hapymaher having a really cool story with a very lame true ending to it all. Also I just didn't really enjoy the few routes I did of Amatsumi, but I've heard the true route is decent. I've heard this game also has a kind of lame true ending, but I'll probably still check it out. I will post the 18+ patch when it releases.

 

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Steam

 

A newer publisher PGN Games is releasing The Alchemist of Ars Magna from ninetail. The main character is an alchemist in school and it looks like a simulation RPG visual novel hybrid game and is supposedly very long. This one is supposedly coming out March 31st, 2023. It will likely have an 18+ patch. These games are always interesting, although I rarely play them, but likely will get this one if it's uncensored with the patch.

 

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Steam

 

Mangagamer are also releasing Lkyt. a Boy's Love game in a Japanese Fantasy World. These aren't my thing, but it looks high quality and doesn't look to require a Steam patch.

 

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#36622 62t   Zune Duck! CAGiversary!   20554 Posts   Joined 18.7 Years Ago  

Posted 22 March 2023 - 02:07 AM

 

Anonymous;Code will have English voice acting.



#36623 shadowysea07   Cjenvy I'm ready for you awd this time I'm wearing pants CAGiversary!   8066 Posts   Joined 10.0 Years Ago  

shadowysea07

Posted 22 March 2023 - 01:21 PM

It's not game over yet!

Opening theme gameover
>_>

#36624 Vigilante   poyo CAGiversary!   38982 Posts   Joined 17.8 Years Ago  

Posted 23 March 2023 - 01:28 PM

Hopefully this means an Asian physical (and not Switch-exclusive) edition will pop up at Play-Asia in the coming months:

 

https://www.gematsu....sting-platforms



#36625 DanteWarrior   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1608 Posts   Joined 12.8 Years Ago  

DanteWarrior

Posted 23 March 2023 - 07:41 PM

Has NISA stopped responding to emails or calls in general. It has been over a month since I contacted them for a damaged CE. Multiple emails & not a single reply

 

Not sure if I should go through PayPal 



#36626 bappt   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   1072 Posts   Joined 17.9 Years Ago  

Posted 24 March 2023 - 02:40 AM

They shipped my Ryza 3 LE but didn't put tracking on it. The USPS does show it is heading for me but that's all I know.



#36627 Xenogears   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   941 Posts   Joined 13.3 Years Ago  

Posted 24 March 2023 - 03:34 AM

Has NISA stopped responding to emails or calls in general. It has been over a month since I contacted them for a damaged CE. Multiple emails & not a single reply

 

Not sure if I should go through PayPal 

They were very quick to respond through e-mail when I just had a question about an order.



#36628 Twilightsparkle  

Twilightsparkle

Posted 24 March 2023 - 10:41 AM

Has NISA stopped responding to emails or calls in general. It has been over a month since I contacted them for a damaged CE. Multiple emails & not a single reply

Not sure if I should go through PayPal


Maybe an issue with your email address. I find I don’t get some emails in my gmail address that has a period in the characters. But if it’s gmail you can remove it and you will get emails anyway.

So my email is my.name@gmail.com that sometimes doesn’t get messages
I change it to myname@gmail.com and things work fine.

#36629 Twilightsparkle  

Twilightsparkle

Posted 24 March 2023 - 11:18 AM

Another couple of LRG games are getting released as a double pack in Japan with English. Bloodstain Curse of the moon 1&2 is being released in July.  
https://www.nintendo...lease-announced



#36630 Vinny   Bang, bang... pew... CAGiversary!   25319 Posts   Joined 18.8 Years Ago  

Posted 24 March 2023 - 09:22 PM

They shipped my Ryza 3 LE but didn't put tracking on it. The USPS does show it is heading for me but that's all I know.


Funny, I got a tracking number in the email but it doesn't work. USPS says it's not a valid tracking number.