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Astral Chain boxart, screenshots, art, trailers, fact sheet (August 30th, 2019)
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The interview was a bit painful to read. Felt like the person conducting it was desperately trying to push this as a Nier Automata successor, and wanted to get "Yoko Taro answers" from Taura.
They're different people, Taura has a pretty respectable resume aside from Automata too. It would be nice to see a little more interest in his vision as a director and his design method instead of just wanting to know if this is secretly a Yoko Taro game.
They're different people, Taura has a pretty respectable resume aside from Automata too. It would be nice to see a little more interest in his vision as a director and his design method instead of just wanting to know if this is secretly a Yoko Taro game.
I agree with this, Taura worked on games like Mad World and Anarchy Reigns too, which while flawed, they both still were cool and fun games.
I really like this part, though:
The interviewer was a bit too focused on interpreting this aspect as if it was Nier, much like the rest of the interview, but what I get from Taura's answers is that what they're going for is to have the story and gameplay bounce off of each other in a really neat way.
The unusual gameplay style of "controlling two characters at once" will surely be clunky and have a bit of a learning curve, which is reflected in the story as them not working together very well, the Legion not being very obedient, and the cop not being a good master. But as the game continues and the player gets better at controlling both at once, the story will also reflect that by showing them better understanding each other, and the Legion becoming more obedient.
As we learn to put on a better show in combat, juggling between stands and styling on bosses, the cutscenes will reflect that, with our character having a much better control over their powers.
This may not be exactly some Nier-tier storytelling, but it's actually kind of awesome, in my opinion. This is the kind of story bits that really elevate action games, without being too intrusive and taking away from their quality as action games. The kind of merge of story and gameplay that works well with a "gameplay first" design mentality. When I think back of other times Platinum tried to merge story and gameplay together, my mind goes straight to that shitty ass forced slow walking before Monsoon in MGR. Compared to that, this is god tier storytelling, without a doubt.
The interviewer was a bit too focused on interpreting this aspect as if it was Nier, much like the rest of the interview, but what I get from Taura's answers is that what they're going for is to have the story and gameplay bounce off of each other in a really neat way.
The unusual gameplay style of "controlling two characters at once" will surely be clunky and have a bit of a learning curve, which is reflected in the story as them not working together very well, the Legion not being very obedient, and the cop not being a good master. But as the game continues and the player gets better at controlling both at once, the story will also reflect that by showing them better understanding each other, and the Legion becoming more obedient.
As we learn to put on a better show in combat, juggling between stands and styling on bosses, the cutscenes will reflect that, with our character having a much better control over their powers.
This may not be exactly some Nier-tier storytelling, but it's actually kind of awesome, in my opinion. This is the kind of story bits that really elevate action games, without being too intrusive and taking away from their quality as action games. The kind of merge of story and gameplay that works well with a "gameplay first" design mentality. When I think back of other times Platinum tried to merge story and gameplay together, my mind goes straight to that shitty ass forced slow walking before Monsoon in MGR. Compared to that, this is god tier storytelling, without a doubt.
Do we know if Legions learn new abilities throughout the game? If the legion in this video can learn time stop it would make my day.oh, this will be my main.
Man I loved Xenoblade 2 but it makes me wish there were more combos like this in that game. After DMC5 seeing that this game isn't just "baby's first Action game" and Taura is going all out with the options and combinations is really great. So happy that his directorial debut seems to be given his all.
And holy crap looks like puzzle mechanics with them too? Jeeeez!
The little elements like getting "points" for cleaning up litter and not jay walking are small and seemingly insignifcant details that games have been ditching for scope for a while, and makes me relive the days of Megaman Legends and kicking that can around to get "evil" Megaman.
I love how this looks. Can't wait.
Yeah this does bum me out. Taura's big moment should be his, not in the shadow of someone else, but I get that's how you sell things. :/
Give me a Sieg skin cowards! :P Sometimes I feel like there were only ten people who played Chaos Legion. -highfive-
All these gifs have me drooling.
New Devlog talk about Legion design that got cut
Seem like Legion was going to give player a specific weapon in this old design.
Seem like Legion was going to give player a specific weapon in this old design.
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There was also a fairly extensive overview trailer released (in Japanese):
Game just looks better and better. The ways the player can utilize their Legion not only in combat, but out of combat and to manipulate the environment, seem really fun.
Game just looks better and better. The ways the player can utilize their Legion not only in combat, but out of combat and to manipulate the environment, seem really fun.
So yeah, looks like Akira Howard is the canon name.From the japanese website (I used automatic translator)
Born 20 years ago in the midst of the worst accident in ARC history, one of the twins grown up by an orphanage who happened to be married by Max. The growing protagonist became a policeman after seeing Max's back and growing. Later, he was overtaken by Yeozef to join Neuron in the middle
The title "Akira Howard" appears as if you did not select it as a player character in the game.
This is Maximilian (Max) Howard
The captain of Newon, who seems to be a strong rapport, but because of his high ability to judge the situation and his good looks, he has been able to grow orphans and Akira with a single man. He is anxious about the two men who became members of Neuron, but he is not quite comfortable.
Source: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/ab48a/character/03.html
So, for someone who isn't familiar with Nier:A gameplay (me), what does that mean? I played the Bayonetta 2 demo and the kind of intense fighting in Bayonetta is probably not for me. On the other hand I really enjoyed Xenoblade 2 (including the battles) and for some reasonj (despite some intense fighting) MH.
I would buy one only for Astral Chain, Bayonetta 3, Breath of the Wild 2, Smash Brosh Ultimate, Mario Odyssey 2, Metroid 5 and Prime 4, but wgo knows when we will see the last one :^/
It means it's closer to Bayonetta than Xeno 2 (and by far since Xeno 2 is turn-based). I wouldn't compare to MH either because it feels so slow compared to action games and more about placement/patterns than reflexes and style switching, but overall I think Astral Chain will be easier than the endgame of a MH. Nier is easier than Bayo if you're worried about this. You don't have to do combos or extreme timing, it's more lenient. Did you watch the treehouse ? It can help you to get a better idea (this part is more about combat).
Thanks, the problem with watching is that you can have someone who is very skilled make something that is quite difficult look easy peasy :-) If i watched someone else play Hollow Knight, I would think it was easy to beat hornet (I think that was her name), but I never got past that part...
But I'll watch in a moment.and try to assess the difficulty for me.
In the mean time - it's been a while but for the life of me i don't remember XC2 being turn based (?) Quite certain it isn't, then again maybe I'm mis-remembering. Also, just so we are on the same page - when you said "slow compared to action games", you were referring to MH, yes?
Xeno 2 isn't turn based, its more akin to FFXII's battle system - it isn't a full ARPG either.
It's closer to Automata since that one had RPG elements and its combat wasn't as deep on hack and slash elements as Bayo however, they were still the cornerstone of the battle system.
It's closer to Automata since that one had RPG elements and its combat wasn't as deep on hack and slash elements as Bayo however, they were still the cornerstone of the battle system.
Bayonetta was fine in portable mode so I imagine this will be as well.
Omg my bad I don't know why I said turned based for XC2, must be the heat @_@.
(Yes, I was referring to MH when I said it feels more slow paced. I'm sorry English is not my native language)
I wonder how feasible it'd be for them to release a modified version of the part played in the second Treehouse segment. Letting people actually play the game and explore the Ark a bit would probably be the best way to promote this game.
Personally I really need a demo for this game that includes typical fighting. The game looks great, but I watched the game play and still don't know if the fighting is for me or not. I already made once the mistake (for me) of buying Wonderful 101 (I know, not the same type of game, but still). How hard the fighting is (for me) is make or break in such games, I really no longer enjoy games where I have to do each and every fighting section again and again and again and again.
Another reason to get a Switch then. Just launch the new console revision already so I can buy the old one at a discount.
Preload up on Japanese eShop. I assume it'll be available for preload on the other regional eShops later today.
How many GBs is it by chance?
Thats insane, looks awesome!
My no.1 anticipated title this year, more so than Zelda LA.
My voucher is ready.Preload up on Japanese eShop. I assume it'll be available for preload on the other regional eShops later today.
oh, this will be my main.
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