Posted January 11, 2009 Sounds promising then, guess I'll wait and see. It does look like it's shaping up to be a good game, I'm just very skeptical but i prefer being that way, better to not hype it up. I do look forward to seeing where companies take Wii RPG's from PS2. I'm hoping with the promise of better graphics not being enough to be a 'selling point' as such, we see alot more experimentation and innovation in the genre - something akin to The World Ends With You. I don't think this is the right game for that, but this seems to have it's place. And yeah, it's a nice list but we're not going to see alot of them until 2010 in Europe, and beyond. I don't really know why I expect I'll be able to get this in Europe for summer though, oh well. I guess my fear is playing RPG's on the Wii is just going to be like playing them on the PS2... but not as fresh, and new. I'm sure there'll be exceptions once Square Enix get their ass in gear . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 11, 2009 Sounds promising then, guess I'll wait and see. It does look like it's shaping up to be a good game, I'm just very skeptical but i prefer being that way, better to not hype it up.That's a good approach might I say. I'm more of the type that wants to get hyped over stuff.And yeah, it's a nice list but we're not going to see alot of them until 2010 in Europe, and beyond. I don't really know why I expect I'll be able to get this in Europe for summer though, oh well.That indeed sucks. *sobs* I want me RPG's.I guess my fear is playing RPG's on the Wii is just going to be like playing them on the PS2... but not as fresh, and new. I'm sure there'll be exceptions once Square Enix get their ass in gear .Hmmm, tbh they didn't feel that fresh on the PS2 either for me, and... I feel Square-Enix is the worse company qhen it comes to originality in a RPG. Seriously, I want Atlus, I want Namco, to focus all they can here and give me fresh approaches (fresh approaches, not freaking lesser spin-off's); and I absolutely Love Monolith (but we purchased them, they ain't going anywhere) and Overworks (Skies of Arcadia) and Camelot. Square-Enix? not so much, they can take their one man show (Nomura's) elsewhere. I'd buy them if they were here and all, but I can't say I'm hyped for any FFXIII project or KH project for that matter (and I own multiple platforms to whom they're coming). Their production values are big, and that's good, they drag other companies into the market they oversaturate and I like that... but when it comes to actually enjoying their games... I have to say that it's been quite a while since I enjoyed a Square-Enix game. (I want to know what Matsuno is doing though, and Crystal Bearers interests me ONLY because it's the FF9 team doing it; which for me is better than any flashy Nomura project) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 12, 2009 Nintendo Power Info: - "Now that publishers have had time to feel out what does and doesn't work on Wii, Mizutani (Marvelous Producer) and producer Ryoie Mikage of ImageEpoch expect to see the dearth of Wii RPGs come to an end." - Part of the Tales of Symphonia team (game designer, CG director, scenario writer, and main battle programmer - among others) are working on the game. They say it feels like a Tales game, as a result. - You see the enemies on the field, so no random battles. - "Instead of the Tales series' frantic real-time battling, Arc Rise Fantasia uses an original turn-based system with a dash of strategy-RPG flavor. In our early version of the game, the battle system is a clear highlight," - Battles load quickly. "The trio has a set number of ability points to spend each turn, and you can distribute them however you like - by having your best fighter attack three times, for example, or by having each member attack once." - The main story will be around 30 hours plus optional side quests. - The game doesn't use IR or waggle, but some of the optional casino mini-games will. - They say it's nice to hear Mitsuda working on a disk-based platform again. - "As proud as the developers are of Arc Rise Fantasia's battle system, soundtrack, and character designs, both men go straight for the storyline when asked to name the team's primary focus. ... The game features a huge supporting cast, dozens of plot threads, and a worldview built around numerous intersections between divinity and technology." - "the stage is set for a perfect storm of political upheavals, spiritual awakenings, and ecological catastrophe. What more could you ask for from Wii's first original RPG epic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 12, 2009 sounds really good when is the release? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 12, 2009 All we know is sometime in this year for Japan and the US. No Euro date yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 12, 2009 mmh then i'll just import it , this is a must have game for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 12, 2009 Just make sure you have the means to play imported games first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 12, 2009 - The game doesn't use IR or waggle, but some of the optional casino mini-games will. Casino? Win! Plot with "political upheavals, spiritual awakenings, and ecological catastrophe"? Win, again! Sounds good, bring it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 28, 2009 New Images: CGI: Artwork: Raluk lagoon Age: 17 Height: 175cm Weight: 63kg Weapon: Great Sword Voice Actor: Nakamura Yuuiti Refia Age: 16 Height: 158cm Weight: 44kg Weapon: stick Voice Actors: Yui Makino Adeel Nevanrinna Age: 16 Height: 161cm Weight: 45kg Weapon: cane Voice Actor: Kato Emiri Alphonse Zenna Meridia Age: 18 Height: 176cm Weight: 61kg Weapon: saber Voice Actor: Ishida Akira Sage Age: 33 Height: 176cm Weight: 66kg Weapon: dagger Voice Actor: Konishi Katsuyuki Leslie Flaherty Age: 22 Height: 168cm Weight: 51 kg Weapons: Two pistols Voice Actor: Asano Masumi Cecil Garcia Age: 12 Height: 149cm Weight: 39kg Voice Actor: Haruka Nicole Benecsu Age: 20 Height: 171cm Weight: 61kg Weapon: Pistols Voice Actor: Wataru Tsubasa Necromancer Age: 15 Height: 168cm Weight: 53kg Weapons: unarmed Voice Actor: Mitsuki Saiga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 28, 2009 Lotsa stuff there to look at, good work pedro! I feel undecided on the graphics because in some shots things don't look too bad, then in others it just appears to be shoddy. The art is cool, especially combined with the character bios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2009 new screens new infomation: - Team making game composed of TOS' game designer, cg director, scenario writer, main battle programmer and other people from TOS. - The game will have Tales-like optional Skits, opened by pressing 2 button - Weapons used in battle get level ups - Their abilities pop off in form of geometric pieces-think tetris. Trade pieces among party or put em tetris style into frames of future weapons. - Magical abilities are based on each character's 'cage' ,they can be leveled in special shops and fit with gems allowing casting of various elemental spells. - Game has a brisk pacing-30 house long. Sidequests-guild, casino. Casino has minigames that'll use ir/motion sensing capabilities of the Wii. Characters- NP only did the first four characters that were revealed a long time ago. L'arc Bright Lagoon- mc, merc supports sick mom, and lecherous uncle. Ryfia-mystery girl Alphonse 'Arth' Zena Meridia- meridia prince, older bro is the king, L'arc's friend Adelle Nevanlina- childhood friend/neighbor of L'arc, magic teacher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2009 I don't understand why some of the latest images for this are looking jaggy around the edges. I mean, it looks fantastic in motion, really beautiful, so don't know what they're doing when getting the images. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 22, 2009 New trailer. Thanks. Just watched it and it seems really eerie- I'm intrigued! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2009 I never knew there were former Team Symphonia Members involved in this. Now its a must buy for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 24, 2009 Moar pics: New video: -> BGM's: -> http://media.mmv.co.jp/game/wii/arcrise/audio/bgm/bgm01.mp3 (BGM1) -> http://media.mmv.co.jp/game/wii/arcrise/audio/bgm/bgm02.mp3 (BGM2) -> http://media.mmv.co.jp/game/wii/arcrise/audio/bgm/bgm03.mp3 (BGM3) -> http://media.mmv.co.jp/game/wii/arcrise/audio/bgm/bgm04.mp3 (BGM4) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 24, 2009 oh dear graphics aren't too pretty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 24, 2009 oh dear graphics aren't too prettyjpeg compression doesn't help at all. It's graphically miles and bounds from ToSDotNW, if that's something. anyway two more cutout pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2009 Moar images: Japanese pre-order bonus revealed: More news... the composer is not just Mitsuda, it is Mitsuda, Shunsuke Tsuchiya (Luminous Arc 2 and World Destruction/Sands of Destruction) and... a new name, Yuki Harada, who never did videogame music before and was aparently specifically scouted by Mitsuda... he's previous work includes movie soundtracks and orchestrated music: -> http://www.purevolume.com/yukiharada -> http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=38682260 Listen to Mickle Fails That Fools Think guys! (specially 3:20 onwards)... This dude can add something to the score if he can meet that standard I think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2009 This is the first time that I've really looked at this game and I can't say that I recon I'd put my money on the line for this one. The artwork just seems like a collection of anime cliches. I'm tired of shounen and although I haven't looked into the gameplay very much, I don't see that much holding my attention. I'm out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2009 Moar images: Videos: -> http://blip.tv/file/1901547/ (new summon) -> http://www.gametrailers.com/player/46919.html (trinity act gameplay) -> http://www.gametrailers.com/player/46701.html (gameplay 1) -> http://www.gametrailers.com/player/46702.html (gameplay 2) -> http://www.gametrailers.com/player/46703.html (gameplay 3) -> http://blip.tv/file/1874706/ -> http://blip.tv/file/1874710/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 28, 2009 new video and pictures are out and can be found here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 29, 2009 The new video is also available here: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47313.html Btw. I am even more interested in that game after watching that video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 29, 2009 The new video is also available here:http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47313.html Btw. I am even more interested in that game after watching that video. Thanks for the heads up with that! My interest had waned a bit but the video was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
