Captain Falcon Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks FireMeowth It was the the Metro review I was reading and I normally trust their opinion - I don't always agree with them but I still value what they have to say. Hmm... so ShopTo aren't selling this and neither are Amazon (I have a gift cert I need to use up). Might nip into town tomorrow and see if anywhere has it in and check out a few more reviews in the mean time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMeowth Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'm up to what appears to be the final chapter now... I say "appears to be" because it feels like the game is only halfway through, if even that... This'll be interesting... Well, I'll probably save the last chapter til tomorrow, if I can stand waiting that long. I don't want the game to end too quickly, even if there's a New Game + as well as a New Game ++ (apparently) waiting for me afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_bogus Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Wahey, my copy from CoolShop arrived yesterday! Pretty close to finishing (imported copy of) Lufia then i'm starting on this. Tried a bit of someone else's copy on their DSi, it all seems really smooth & slick Hope it is too on a DS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 What type of game is this?/Someone describe it briefly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_bogus Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 What type of game is this?/Someone describe it briefly? It's a JRPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 What type of game is this?/Someone describe it briefly? Stolen from the GameFAQs message boards: It's not a JRPG either. Tail Concerto is a platformer, while Solatorobo is based on that but more of an adventure game. It does have some RPG elements like EXP, a currency system, and equipment, but it isn't remotely like a Final Fantasy or such. It would be more comparable to Zelda, except without much in the way of puzzles and a lot less exploration, hence taking after its Tail Concerto platformer roots. All of the gameplay is completely action-based. Ugh... I've actually become kind of interested in this game after reading up on it. Curse you all for making me aware of its existence. I really can't afford to buy any more games right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_bogus Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Well, in the same way that Lufia, Zelda and Last Story could be called RPGs then... yep no menu based combat (ie. me likey). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C.G Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I probably would have picked this up but I haven't seen it anywhere in the high-street... I know why too, big supermarkets etc are afraid to stock it as they don't think it will sell that well overall and I suppose they are probably right but personally I think we need more stuff like this on the shelf and less shovelware crap that many third parties have been flinging at the DS for several years... ... not that it matters a great deal now but, it'll only be a matter of time before this happens on a similar scale for the 3DS which is a sad thing indeed. :/ --------------------------------------------- On-topic - this game looks decent and I'll most likely pick it up at some point but it's not high on my list of priorities at the moment, but one day... perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMeowth Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Better hurry up if you want the full experience of the game - the first downloadable quest has already been released, and won't be up for too long. And there are new quests coming every week (for the rest of July, at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C.G Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The downloadable quests are timed? That sucks, didn't have to worry about that with Dragon Quest if I recall correctly. This puts me in two minds... the downloadable quests either aren't essential or simply aren't that great and are just there to artificially bolster the length of the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hope the DLC quests are better than the in-game quests. Getting tired of carrying crates around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Better hurry up if you want the full experience of the game - the first downloadable quest has already been released, and won't be up for too long. And there are new quests coming every week (for the rest of July, at least). Really? That sucks. Whats the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMeowth Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The point is making people buy the game ASAP, obviously. Also, the downloadable quests seem to expand on the backstories of the main characters. The first one does, at least. Definitely more interesting than the side quests, anyhow. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The point is making people buy the game ASAP, obviously. So only early adopters can avail of the DLC? That still sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMeowth Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Well, it's not like Solatorobo's the only game with time-limited downloadable content. It's just a common marketing scheme (and it works). Personally, I prefer it when extra content is limited in such ways, as it makes it more special for me when I get my hands on it. If anyone can get it whenever, it kinda loses some value, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Personally, I prefer it when extra content is limited in such ways, as it makes it more special for me when I get my hands on it. If anyone can get it whenever, it kinda loses some value, I think. That's such a hipster way of looking at it, though. "It's only special if other people aren't playing it." I don't like the idea of timed DLC at all. People complain about certain companies including DLC in new copies of their games and forcing people to pay for it if they buy the games second-hand, but at least then the DLC is available for everyone forever/for the foreseeable future. Discovering Solatorobo a year from now (I discover games I've missed all the time!) and missing out on a big chunk of content because you didn't get the game fast enough is pretty awful. I also don't like how this game is region-locked only because you can take your own picture to replace the picture on your save file with (or something like that, I haven't played the game). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMeowth Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 The second downloadable quest is available now, by the way. And it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Finished the game earlier this week, or so I though... Turns out there's a part 2 Had no idea there was a second part. All the good stuff becomes available in part 2 as well, like Super Saiyan 3 Trance, special attacks, more customisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftada Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Bugger, i'm holding off playing this until I get through Golden Sun Dark Dawn...Can you download quests without starting up the main game like prof layton? I don't want to miss out on any potential crate-carrying questy goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Bugger, i'm holding off playing this until I get through Golden Sun Dark Dawn...Can you download quests without starting up the main game like prof layton? I don't want to miss out on any potential crate-carrying questy goodness. Yeah, it's available from the menu from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_bogus Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Bugger, i'm holding off playing this until I get through Golden Sun Dark Dawn...Can you download quests without starting up the main game like prof layton? I don't want to miss out on any potential crate-carrying questy goodness. You need _a_ save game, so play through to at least the first save point (takes about 5-10 mins). I did that to get the DLC quests, even tho i'm still busy finishing Lufia before I play this properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftada Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Ah right, cheers for the info guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh_gamer Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Picked this up for £9.98 at GAME yesterday. Looking forward to getting into it after reading the impressions on here and elsewere. One question, how long should it take me to finish the main part/story of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Picked this up for £9.98 at GAME yesterday. Looking forward to getting into it after reading the impressions on here and elsewere. One question, how long should it take me to finish the main part/story of the game? Can't remember how long Solatorobo was reported to be but thats a cracking bargain! Enjoy it and be sure to post your opinion of the game when you get started with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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