- The player's frequent death at the hands of various enemies
- The game's beefy character customization system
- At least three different types of turn-based combat
- A cameo by Disgaea's Prinny
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 10:02PM Aperture said
If they do port it, day one purchase.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 10:23PM (Unverified) said
That is why I like Nippon Ichi games
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 10:44PM Cypher FDP said
The Narrator sounds oddly like Norio Wakamoto.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 2:08AM killdash9 said
I see I wasn't the only one who thought so. One wonders, though, if there might be some other seiyuu out there making a living as a Wakamoto soundalike. You know, there are Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonators; Bruce Lee had Bruce Li. Wakamoto is fairly distinctive, so maybe someone chooses to be a cheaper version of him.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 10:50PM ch3burashka said
You know what? I WON'T stop believin', because the wheel in the sky does indeed keep turning, and in the end, it will happen the way I want it.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 10:57PM Rauten said
The graphics are outdated.
The music, gets the job done and little more.
The gameplay, although it seems to have a few improvements, is still the same old formula.
And yet, I giggle like a schoolgirl.
NipponIchi Software: proving that graphics don't mean crap if your script if comedy gold, since 1994. $Deity bless them.
The music, gets the job done and little more.
The gameplay, although it seems to have a few improvements, is still the same old formula.
And yet, I giggle like a schoolgirl.
NipponIchi Software: proving that graphics don't mean crap if your script if comedy gold, since 1994. $Deity bless them.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 11:46PM Alexisonfire said
Why is this man downvoted? He's not trolling. He's speaking truth. I'm as big of NIS fans as they come, but I can admit that NIS games look like they belong in the PS1 era. There is nothing extraordinary about their presentation other than big numbers popping up on screen (and, oddly, recently great voice acting if Disgaea 3 is any indication. Big turn around there).
But the company never tries to make games other than what their fans enjoy: games that are crazy and off the wall. And while I love love love the gameplay in their games, the formulas between games aren't exactly "unique". Makai Kingdom is like 80% Phantom Brave, 20% Disgaea. The original Disgaea is half La Pucelle and half Final Fantasy Tactics. Prinny is half Disgaea, half Ghosts N' Goblins. (Hooray % pulled out of ass!).
But they are still great games. They offer gameplay that results in amazing replayability and depth that is just not seen anywhere else. They offer likable characters in lighthearted, hilarious stories. Everything else is serviceable and just a vehicle for the aspects of the game that really shine.
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But the company never tries to make games other than what their fans enjoy: games that are crazy and off the wall. And while I love love love the gameplay in their games, the formulas between games aren't exactly "unique". Makai Kingdom is like 80% Phantom Brave, 20% Disgaea. The original Disgaea is half La Pucelle and half Final Fantasy Tactics. Prinny is half Disgaea, half Ghosts N' Goblins. (Hooray % pulled out of ass!).
But they are still great games. They offer gameplay that results in amazing replayability and depth that is just not seen anywhere else. They offer likable characters in lighthearted, hilarious stories. Everything else is serviceable and just a vehicle for the aspects of the game that really shine.
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 1:16AM (Unverified) said
I have no idea why he or myself were downvoted. I said I'd want to get this on XBLA or PSN as I don't or ever plan on owning a PSP. It looks fun to me.
I also have no idea why the guy responding gets upvoted by saying "It's a PSP game". No one was questioning it's platform.
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I also have no idea why the guy responding gets upvoted by saying "It's a PSP game". No one was questioning it's platform.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 11:08PM (Unverified) said
*Ding!!*.......GAME OVER
If they made this for PSN or XBLA, I'd download this in a heartbeat. Seems incredibly random even for Ichi. Just too funny.
If they made this for PSN or XBLA, I'd download this in a heartbeat. Seems incredibly random even for Ichi. Just too funny.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 11:16PM Vexorg said
Cue the inevitable pile of Disgaea/Phantom Brave/Makai Kingdom cameos in 3... 2... 1...
(Speaking of which, with all the characters they've been cramming into their recent games, Nippon Ichi ought to just randomly call some game Makai Wars and get that one out of the way...
(Speaking of which, with all the characters they've been cramming into their recent games, Nippon Ichi ought to just randomly call some game Makai Wars and get that one out of the way...
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 11:49PM Alexisonfire said
"Speaking of which..."
Hahahaha! This is too true.
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Hahahaha! This is too true.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 1:37AM tBanzai said
... Wakamoto sounds a little bored.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 1:43AM aristokrat said
Oh my god, it has everything!
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 2:06AM (Unverified) said
First-day-purchase
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 7:34AM Muskie said
it looks like you might be able to actually change the TYPE of JRPG you're playing on the fly.. or at least you're going to be playing in many different gameplay systems. O.o
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 7:23AM (Unverified) said
Looks like a rogue-like.
Awesome.
Awesome.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 7:35AM cmurph said
I haven't a clue what was going on........ lol
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 10:30AM Aerothorn said
I'm a fan of 2D graphics, but can't they at least up the resolution a bit?
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 12:40PM TheDread said
I love nippon ichi. It's like mario party on drugs... super violent and ass-kicking drugs!
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 12:45PM (Unverified) said
Looks fun!
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 12:46PM (Unverified) said
All Hail Britannia!
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 1:32PM ColorblindMonk said
Pretty much the one of the very few companies out there going out of their way to break the JRPG boundaries.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 1:35PM Brysonial the Bison said
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 3:03PM Drybones5 said
DING
Game Over
Game Over
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 5:59PM (Unverified) said
I have no idea what I just witnessed but I think I need to own this game.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 7:48PM (Unverified) said
More then just a Prinny cameo, we get a whole load of tsunderes with the game including Taiga from Toradora, Shana from Shakugan no Shana, and Dokoro from Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan.
There are others as well but I can't remember what else NIS told me at Comiket 77, maybe I should of taken one of their handouts.
There are others as well but I can't remember what else NIS told me at Comiket 77, maybe I should of taken one of their handouts.
Posted: Jan 24th 2010 11:48PM FHT said
LOL, I've heard that voice before!
It's Onsokomaru from 2x2=Shinobuden! It's totally hilarious XD (The guy's name is Wakamoto, Norio)
And, yes, the game looks pretty weird... But fun! :)
It's Onsokomaru from 2x2=Shinobuden! It's totally hilarious XD (The guy's name is Wakamoto, Norio)
And, yes, the game looks pretty weird... But fun! :)
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