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Persona 4: Relationships are the Devil.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Well, turns out this isn't exactly selling like hotcakes because of a devoted fan base.
    Scanning through some gaming blogs and message boards out there...there are indeed people bragging how they bought multiple copies and going to resell for 100+ dollars. I appreciate that atlus may have good motives but this really only helped fuel the fires for resellers to screw the legit fans into paying a godly amount for a new copy.

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  • ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I figured it'd be eBay fuckers.

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  • RainbowDespairRainbowDespair Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Not directly related to SMT, but tangentially related by virtue of being an Atlus released Strategy/RP, the first review I've seen for Eternal Poison came out: http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchreview.asp?reviewid=977984

    1UP
    Overall: B-

    Very hard to decide how to review.
    Gothic midevil noir with Lovecraftian demons
    Music is fantastic by a here-to-now unknown composer.
    Loading times are a non-issue as long as you turn off the battle animations.
    Battles tend to take a long time
    Essential information can be hidden beneath too many menus.
    Uses a similar story system to Suikoden 3 & Odin Sphere (multiple viewpoints of the same timeline)

    Conclusion:
    "Now, let me be clear: I certainly didn't hate the game's combat and exploration -- I enjoyed crafting a party to exploit the Majin's weak points, loved navigating the labyrinthine dark domain of Besek, and the intriguing story definitely kept me going -- I just wish the whole thing had been a helluva lot easier to manage. In the end, did Eternal Poison frustrate me countless times? Absolutely. Does it include inexcusable, easily fixable design flaws? Certainly. But its haunting style and twisted atmosphere also inspired emotions that'll stick with me for a long time to come -- and that's precisely why we play games, isn't it?"

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2008
  • Shady3011Shady3011 Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I hope this screws over those slimy ass resellers.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Innocent Sin has the most O_o story of any Persona game I've ever played. Maybe even SMT, period.

    After the Muses situation:
    Professor Ideal is ranting about the Oracle, the Last Battalion, and calling Lisa a pawn of Hitler.


    And this game shows that Maya has some serious issues she's been keeping under the radar.


    Oh, and I found the most hilariously broken Fusion spell ever.

    Pegasus Combo: Garu + Sonic Punch. 267 damage. Killed a boss in four castings.

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Innocent Sin has the most O_o story of any Persona game I've ever played. Maybe even SMT, period.

    After the Muses situation:
    Professor Ideal is ranting about the Oracle, the Last Battalion, and calling Lisa a pawn of Hitler.


    And this game shows that Maya has some serious issues she's been keeping under the radar.

    You have no fucking idea.

    No, really. Trust me on this. No idea.

    Rust on
  • RainbowDespairRainbowDespair Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Wow, the reprint for Persona 2 is already sold out!? It was available for what, an hour?

    In other news, I just received an email from Atlus saying that they're releasing My World, My Way (The World Revolves around Me in Japan) for the DS. Apparently it's an RPG/God game parody. :D

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Well, it since got restocked, but these ones won't be available until the 15th.

    And My World, My Way looks like it could be hilarious, if the writing's as good as the email promo, but the gameplay doesn't look as appealing.

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  • Chrono HelixChrono Helix Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I'm laughing at the way she puts her arms when she walks.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I've just been exposed to greatness.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    I've just been exposed to greatness.

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    That was an amazing scene.

    Ixquic: I'M GONNA KICK YOUR ASS!
    EVERYONE ELSE: ...Anyway...about this bomb...

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    That boss fight was a pain in the neck, but it's over.
    I'll be disappointed if Ulala isn't hanging around at Gold.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    That boss fight was a pain in the neck, but it's over.
    I'll be disappointed if Ulala isn't hanging around at Gold.
    :mrgreen:

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  • minigunwielderminigunwielder __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2008
    I must make all haste to beat this game before CJ does.

    CJ, it's a race.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Innocent Sin or The Answer?
    (I've technically already beaten P3, but the promise of more Elizabeth dates keeps me going through The Journey version.)

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  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Innocent Sin or The Answer?
    (I've technically already beaten P3, but the promise of more Elizabeth dates keeps me going through The Journey version.)

    Elizabeth dates are pretty entertaining.
    So are the control room scenes.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    If by a certain point(I'm thinking with 10 days left or so) I haven't beaten Journey, I'll probably just shift to focusing on the Answer so at least I'll have seen the story through.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Nooo, the resolution scenes for the S-Links in The Journey are so fantastic.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Just watch them on YouTube.

    Hell, just watch The Answer on YouTube. It's not worth playing.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I like it so far.

    At least Fuuka's VA is a vast improvement(even though it's the same person O_o).

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    I like it so far.

    At least Fuuka's VA is a vast improvement(even though it's the same person O_o).

    Either it's because of better direction or she got more accustomed to the role.

    Shame her battle clips are the same.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Rust wrote: »
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    I like it so far.

    At least Fuuka's VA is a vast improvement(even though it's the same person O_o).

    Either it's because of better direction or she got more accustomed to the role.

    Shame her battle clips are the same.

    Some of them are different.

    If nothing else, Aigis has the best anti-shadow weapon for dungeon crawling. All the range of the bow, none of the slowness.

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2008
    Finally beat Innocent Sin, level 61-62 all around.

    That ending was...I, uh...Hm.

    Really glad I ordered Eternal Punishment.
    BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER WANTED TO MURDER THE HELL OUT OF A MAIN VILLAIN MORE.

    Rust on
  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Wait. EP was reprinted? I own EP, somewhere, but getting a second copy would be nice. Where can I pick it up? CastleQuest?

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Rust wrote: »
    Finally beat Innocent Sin, level 61-62 all around.

    That ending was...I, uh...Hm.

    Really glad I ordered Eternal Punishment.
    BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER WANTED TO MURDER THE HELL OUT OF A MAIN VILLAIN MORE.
    You punched Philemon in the face, right? It is the only true option.

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  • RainbowDespairRainbowDespair Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    KiTA wrote: »
    Wait. EP was reprinted? I own EP, somewhere, but getting a second copy would be nice. Where can I pick it up? CastleQuest?

    EP was reprinted on amazon for $40, but from the look of things, it sold out after about an hour or two. You can always check back occasionally; they might get more copies.

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2008
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Rust wrote: »
    Finally beat Innocent Sin, level 61-62 all around.

    That ending was...I, uh...Hm.

    Really glad I ordered Eternal Punishment.
    BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER WANTED TO MURDER THE HELL OUT OF A MAIN VILLAIN MORE.
    You punched Philemon in the face, right? It is the only true option.
    Yes I did. Only a yutz would thank him after all the crap he put them through.

    Rust on
  • DarklyreDarklyre Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    KiTA wrote: »
    Wait. EP was reprinted? I own EP, somewhere, but getting a second copy would be nice. Where can I pick it up? CastleQuest?

    EP was reprinted on amazon for $40, but from the look of things, it sold out after about an hour or two. You can always check back occasionally; they might get more copies.

    Some more copies just became available on Amazon. Get 'em now!

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  • Robos A Go GoRobos A Go Go Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Darklyre wrote: »
    KiTA wrote: »
    Wait. EP was reprinted? I own EP, somewhere, but getting a second copy would be nice. Where can I pick it up? CastleQuest?

    EP was reprinted on amazon for $40, but from the look of things, it sold out after about an hour or two. You can always check back occasionally; they might get more copies.

    Some more copies just became available on Amazon. Get 'em now!

    Agh, I'd be all over that if I hadn't signed up for Secret Santa.

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2008
    Darklyre wrote: »
    KiTA wrote: »
    Wait. EP was reprinted? I own EP, somewhere, but getting a second copy would be nice. Where can I pick it up? CastleQuest?

    EP was reprinted on amazon for $40, but from the look of things, it sold out after about an hour or two. You can always check back occasionally; they might get more copies.

    Some more copies just became available on Amazon. Get 'em now!

    Ahaha, Atlus is determined to keep this thing running, aren't they?

    "Look under your seats, everyone! YOU get a copy of EP! YOU get a copy of EP! And you! And you! ...not you, scalper."

    Rust on
  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    How does fusion work in Imagine, you ask?

    Aeria forums to the rescue.

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  • Zephyr_FateZephyr_Fate Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I WANT TO BE IN THE BETA

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  • FunkyWaltDoggFunkyWaltDogg Columbia, SCRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Wow, the Answer really has some rape-through-the-pants hard bosses.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    No kidding. But I've found them easy if luck's on my side. At least some of the bosses have weaknesses.

    I'm up to the second boss of Caina.

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  • ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    The ones with weaknesses tend to be the biggest pains in the ass, in my experience

    Because they all have fucking evade skills

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I can't help but wonder if the reason Aigis can't use the Compendium is because Elizabeth wants nothing to do with her.

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  • FunkyWaltDoggFunkyWaltDogg Columbia, SCRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I must have died ten times to the first boss in Empyrean before I finally managed to take it down. At least half of those deaths were directly attributable to Yukari casting Wind Break instead of healing me like she's supposed to.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    The first serious challenge I had was in Caina, and the second boss is giving me just as much trouble.


    Also:

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    I expect the difficulty to P4 will be through the roof to compensate for having full control of the party.

    Is it still instant game over if the protagonist dies?

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