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Etrian Odyssey 3 - Wind Waker edition!

RainbowDespairRainbowDespair Registered User regular
edited September 2010 in Games and Technology
From RPGFan:

"Atlus is working on a new addition to its popular Sekaiju no Meikyuu (Etrian Odyssey in the US) series. Titled Sekaiju no Meikyuu III: Seikai no Raihousha (Etrian Odyssey III: Visitors to Star Ocean), the DS-based title will support DS wireless play and up to five players. As suggested by the game's subtitle, the developers chose an ocean as a setting for the game.
Talking about developers, Atlus has once again assembled the key figures behind the first two games by bringing back Shigeo Komori (direction), Yuji Himukai (character design), Shin Nagasawa (monster design) and Yuuzou Koshiro (music).

For the third game, all job classes and character illustrations are being renewed. New jobs include prince/princess, phalanx, monk, pirate and zombie.

Sekaiju no Meikyuu III: Seikai no Raihousha is scheduled to hit Japanese retail store shelves on March 4th, carrying a suggested price tag of 6,279 yen ($70.70 USD). "

Zombie class. Yum. Braaaaiiinss!

Here's a link to a scan: http://www.imagebam.com/image/ee6d0059161900

EDIT: Zombie class seems to have been a misunderstanding and it's actually Shinobi.

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  • UncleSporkyUncleSporky Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    So it's a crossover then?

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  • RainbowDespairRainbowDespair Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I looked at the kanji and it does indeed consist of Star and Ocean, but I'm guessing that it has nothing to do with the Star Ocean series. One possibly translation I saw was Starry Sea.

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  • DragonatrixDragonatrix Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    The subtitle piqued my interest far more than it should. I wouldn't expect it to be that simple, however, as I don't see Atlus working with Tri-Ace for anything since their approaches are wildly different.

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  • BlurblBlurbl -_- Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Not sure I like the class redesigns. I'm too attached to the old ones.

    Has carryover from EO2 been confirmed yet? A good bonus would be an extra class from it, like Beast.

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  • DaypigeonDaypigeon Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Blurbl wrote: »
    Not sure I like the class redesigns. I'm too attached to the old ones.

    Has carryover from EO2 been confirmed yet? A good bonus would be an extra class from it, like Beast.

    zombie pandas.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I hope it has animated sprites like Strange Journey does.

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  • TyrantCowTyrantCow Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    yey!

    anticipation!

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  • MuddBuddMuddBudd Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Dammit, I just finally got to the SECOND one.

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  • Daisuke SpoonDaisuke Spoon Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    I hope it has animated sprites like Strange Journey does.

    My thoughts exactly.

    Still haven't beaten the chimera in ET:2 yet though D:

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  • PooshlmerPooshlmer Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Potential local multiplayer.

    How does that even work?

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  • DragonatrixDragonatrix Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    The same way it does for every other game with local multiplayer. It uses the Wi-Fi connection but only as a LAN.

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  • JesuitsJesuits Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I believe Poosh is questioning how the gameplay mechanics will work in multiplayer. Seems like it'd be everyone controlling one member of a party? Doesn't sound very engaging, though, so it'll probably be some other implementation, but what, I have no idea.

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  • DarianDarian Yellow Wizard The PitRegistered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Jesuits wrote: »
    I believe Poosh is questioning how the gameplay mechanics will work in multiplayer. Seems like it'd be everyone controlling one member of a party? Doesn't sound very engaging, though, so it'll probably be some other implementation, but what, I have no idea.

    Race to explore a randomly generated dungeon and collect loot?

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  • ExarchExarch Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Nice, EO2 is one of my favorite DS games. If we can't have a localized 7th Dragon this will have to do heh.

    Edit: So looking at that scan, not only will it be an ocean, but much more of an open world game. Mapping out islands and such. That'll be crazy fun.

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  • DragonatrixDragonatrix Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Jesuits wrote: »
    I believe Poosh is questioning how the gameplay mechanics will work in multiplayer. Seems like it'd be everyone controlling one member of a party? Doesn't sound very engaging, though, so it'll probably be some other implementation, but what, I have no idea.

    In that scenario, I'd be inclined to expect that you both control your respective parties in the same dungeon/island/whatever but with no items or somesuch and see the other as an FOE (more specifically, the opposing party is the only FOE on the map) and if you occupy the same square you fight. Other than this, it plays the same as normal and the first party to get wiped out by any means (whether random encounters or being PKed) is considered the loser.

    Alas, this is probably just wishful thinking though emot-sigh.gif

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  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    *sigh* They have me by the balls with this series. It's at the point where it'll be picked up for an anime.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I bet they cribbed DQ IX for the multiplayer.

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  • PureauthorPureauthor Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Zombie class? Game is sounding more and more awesome.

    Betcha the plot twist for this game is finding Atlantis.

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  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Pureauthor wrote: »
    Betcha the plot twist for this game is finding Atlantis.

    I'm gonna tuck this post away, and in the future we'll come back to it.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I'm going to bet that:
    Civilization was ruined by nuclear/chemical/biological war and that they'll find some city/palace structure from the apocalypse as the second to last area you can explore. Possibly with an NPC fight somewhere near the end.

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  • MrBlarneyMrBlarney Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Sorry to burst your guys' bubbles, but that "Zombie" (ゾンビ) class is actually "Shinobi" (シノビ). Though I can see where the confusion might come in.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Even looks like a Ninja.

    Which is better as you get Pirates versus Ninja, the ultimate fight for frontline supremacy!

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  • DragonatrixDragonatrix Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I bet they cribbed DQ IX for the multiplayer.

    DQ and EO are made by different companies dude >.>

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Yes, I know that. Also your sig is too tall...and so zetta slow.

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  • DaypigeonDaypigeon Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Ninja panda!

    Edit: totp noooooooooooooooo

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  • DragonatrixDragonatrix Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Yes, I know that.

    So what point were you making? DQIX has no relevance whatsoever on EO3.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    DQ IX has a turn based multiplayer system that is excellent.

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  • PureauthorPureauthor Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    MrBlarney wrote: »
    Sorry to burst your guys' bubbles, but that "Zombie" (ゾンビ) class is actually "Shinobi" (シノビ). Though I can see where the confusion might come in.

    Boourns.

    Still awesome, just... slightly less so.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1230321_1407.html

    put it in your browser and then hit enter again.

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  • cwoaccwoac Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    MuddBudd wrote: »
    Dammit, I just finally got to the SECOND one.

    Heck you are still ahead of me. I'm still on the first one. Oh and don't forget dark tower (or whatever it was called) as well.

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  • METAzraeLMETAzraeL Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    cwoac wrote: »
    MuddBudd wrote: »
    Dammit, I just finally got to the SECOND one.

    Heck you are still ahead of me. I'm still on the first one. Oh and don't forget dark tower (or whatever it was called) as well.
    Yeah, I still need to finish the first one. But, I will probably just grab this one and skip the second.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Second one is soo good. But yeah, if you haven't beaten it by the time march rolls around, impressions for this game are fantastic, and the western release is dated and soon, then I guess you could.

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  • cwoaccwoac Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    METAzraeL wrote: »
    cwoac wrote: »
    MuddBudd wrote: »
    Dammit, I just finally got to the SECOND one.

    Heck you are still ahead of me. I'm still on the first one. Oh and don't forget dark tower (or whatever it was called) as well.
    Yeah, I still need to finish the first one. But, I will probably just grab this one and skip the second.

    Not if there is a second->third rollover bonus.

    or better yet, first->second->third

    ah, reminds me of eye of the beholder with party carry-overs. 'course you ended up ridiculously overpowered by the end, but hey.

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  • METAzraeLMETAzraeL Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I kinda figured the second one would be the fine-tuned version of the first, but taking place in a similar world. The ocean aspect of this one really interests me.

    also, yeah, I have neither the time or the motivation to finish up the first one and go through the entire second one before getting this. I really enjoyed what I played, but I barely get through normal, modern games as it is.

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  • PureauthorPureauthor Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Man, you guys don't put everything on hold and drop out of functioning society for a couple months everytime an Etrian Odyssey game is released?

    Wussies.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I do, but my work pretty much drops down to nothing in the summer time anyways.

    This game better not come out, let's say, November 2010 then I'd have to wait!

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  • Chrono HelixChrono Helix Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Blurbl wrote: »
    Not sure I like the class redesigns. I'm too attached to the old ones.

    Has carryover from EO2 been confirmed yet? A good bonus would be an extra class from it, like Beast.

    I highly doubt it. There wasn't any password or anything.

    What was the plot twist for EO2 again?
    Something about a supercomputer?

    The class descriptions on that Famitsu site indicates that the Princess will specialise in buffs, Phalanx will be like Protector, Monk will have healing abilities while having unarmed techniques, Pirate will be skilled at using guns and swords and do combo attacks with teammates, and Shinobi will have skills useful for exploring the labyrinth (probably those that reduce encounter rate or prevent tile damage).

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Same plottwist in the first game, more or less, but yeah, that's a good way to put it.

    Also I wonder if with both Ninja and Pirate in the game if they are going to add stealing from enemies to the game...

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  • Chrono HelixChrono Helix Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Same plottwist in the first game, more or less, but yeah, that's a good way to put it.
    Yeah I was wondering what was the supercomputer's purpose.

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  • PureauthorPureauthor Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Same plottwist in the first game, more or less, but yeah, that's a good way to put it.
    Yeah I was wondering what was the supercomputer's purpose.
    Since it took place in the same world as EO1, we can assume the same calamity that made the world uninhabitable affected those in the Lagaard area as well. They chose to go up instead, and their leader eventually decided to try to create a life-elixir of immortality. His research was manifested in an object that thereafter came to be known as the Holy Grail.

    The problem was - he couldn't quite perfect it. It caused the people he worked on to never age, sure, but at the cost of mutating them into horrible monsters - Scylla and the Colossus at least are two confirmed experiments. Eventually many of the survivors decided that the Grail wasn't worth it and went back down, including a woman who was also a genetics expert (and therefore his greatest chance of perfecting the formula). Eventually the guy uploaded his brain onto a supercomputer to continue his work until he got it right.

    And then we showed up and stabbed him in the face.

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