LE and Standard editions should be the same game though. Not sure what's going on here.
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Death Mark |OT| Experience True Horror
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LE and Standard editions should be the same game though. Not sure what's going on here.
I @'d them on Twitter explaining we were discussing it and asking if they minded sharing info on the version they played.
So hopefully we'll know that much within the next few hours.
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Weird, ok, they already replied- digital NA version.
But you'd think since the chapter in question is DLC, that wouldn't matter regardless? Hmm.
So hopefully we'll know that much within the next few hours.
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Weird, ok, they already replied- digital NA version.
But you'd think since the chapter in question is DLC, that wouldn't matter regardless? Hmm.
I think TVR has a review code.
It's possible that those, somehow, ended up not being altered.
Yeah, I don't think they'd be faking it since they seem like a legit reviewer just posting their playthrough, vs someone messing with 4chan or Twitter. I would think the review copy would be the explanation, since I saw a mention of them being given the DLC as well. Will follow up with them in a few minutes; want to check that Game Pitt review first.
GamePitt would have the EU (review?) version. As far as I know, all the EU versions have the image blacked out.
GamePitt also seems to have reviewed the PS4 version, so never mind that anyway. (I'm not sure if they'd get the UK version if TVR didn't, but maybe that was up to the reviewer...?)
So pending confirmation from TVR, I'm guessing this may just be an issue of the reviewer/downloaded early Vita DLC being unedited vs the actual Vita DLC available to players at release.
EDIT: Which, to be clear, was likely a mistake on Aksys' part, but not a "lie" at all.
EDIT2: TVR confirmed they did get a review code for the DLC and downloaded everything 2 weeks ago, and said they're actually asking Aksys about it. They said they'll get back to me if they get a response, so I'll let you know if they do.
So, uh, thanks for helping to clear this up, everyone; particular shout out to Kresnik for the heads up about TVR since I doubt we'd have heard about this weird case otherwise. Hopefully this deals with some of the Sony conspiracy/Aksys "lying" stuff.
So pending confirmation from TVR, I'm guessing this may just be an issue of the reviewer/downloaded early Vita DLC being unedited vs the actual Vita DLC available to players at release.
EDIT: Which, to be clear, was likely a mistake on Aksys' part, but not a "lie" at all.
EDIT2: TVR confirmed they did get a review code for the DLC and downloaded everything 2 weeks ago, and said they're actually asking Aksys about it. They said they'll get back to me if they get a response, so I'll let you know if they do.
So, uh, thanks for helping to clear this up, everyone; particular shout out to Kresnik for the heads up about TVR since I doubt we'd have heard about this weird case otherwise. Hopefully this deals with some of the Sony conspiracy/Aksys "lying" stuff.
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Sorry for the double post, but right after I got around to editing again just now, TVR replied linking me to this tweet thread with the official statement from Aksys. They've been very quick but therefore pretty unlucky for me with their timing, hah.
So it's exactly as we thought: the pre-release version of the Vita DLC that reviewers had access to had the unedited CG. That's all. Every English version is edited otherwise; all non-reviewers on the Vita should only have the edited DLC version 1.01.
Case closed, I guess?
So it's exactly as we thought: the pre-release version of the Vita DLC that reviewers had access to had the unedited CG. That's all. Every English version is edited otherwise; all non-reviewers on the Vita should only have the edited DLC version 1.01.
Case closed, I guess?
That settles it.
On another note, I wonder if Exp inc will port NG to other platforms like they did with Death Mark.
Huh, makes sense then I guess! What a strange situation.
I would imagine so.
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Hey great job everyone, glad that's cleared up now. And good on Aksys for quickly putting out a statement.
Very likely imo. There was a seven month gap between the Vita and PS4 versions of Death Mark, I'd expect a similar release strategy for NG. Maybe a bit longer, NG was delayed by a month shortly before release this summer and that could have pushed things back a bit.
Finished it yesterday. Solid 8/10 imo, I really enjoyed my time with it. The only chapter I outright didn't enjoy was the 2nd and that's just because nothing about the case was compelling to me, but the others were really captivating.
I got my plat over the weekend. The game seemed interesting enough before I played it, but I couldn't put it down once I started playing it. Very good VN game and I like the horror aspect of it. All I will say is that it is a really messed up game, especially if you don't save anyone lol.
I dunno if this already has been answered in here, and I don't want to go through all the posts and risk getting some story elements spoiled, so:
Is there a way to increase the text speed? And is there any word on a voice patch coming? It's not something I absolutely need, but it usually enhances the experience.
Is there a way to increase the text speed? And is there any word on a voice patch coming? It's not something I absolutely need, but it usually enhances the experience.
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Review: Operation Rainfall - 8/10
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Review: VGChartz - 8/10
https://www./article/272371/death-mark-psv
Review: Demon Gaming - 9/10
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Review: VGChartz - 8/10
https://www./article/272371/death-mark-psv
Review: Demon Gaming - 9/10
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This might be old news, I've seen an Amazon listing pop up on Twitter before but don't think it had a firm release date attached at that time.
So it looks like the physical EU Vita and PS4 versions will be out December 7 while the Switch version will follow on February 22, 2019. Directly sold via Amazon, no Collectors Edition (so far).
The game is currently listed with those release dates on Amazon UK and DE:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aksys-Games-222854-Death-Mark/dp/B07K2BC2BF
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aksys-Games-222854-Death-Mark/dp/B07K2J2H8K
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aksys-Games-222855-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07K297BPX
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07K2J2H8K
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07K2BC2BF
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07K297BPX
So it looks like the physical EU Vita and PS4 versions will be out December 7 while the Switch version will follow on February 22, 2019. Directly sold via Amazon, no Collectors Edition (so far).
The game is currently listed with those release dates on Amazon UK and DE:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aksys-Games-222854-Death-Mark/dp/B07K2BC2BF
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aksys-Games-222854-Death-Mark/dp/B07K2J2H8K
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aksys-Games-222855-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07K297BPX
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07K2J2H8K
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07K2BC2BF
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07K297BPX
Bazaar Bazaar also have the EU Vita version listed, which makes me think that other retailers (365/Shopto) will put it up in due course.
Has anybody played through the NA Switch version un-patched to see whether it contains the two uncensored CG images? I've still been hearing rumors persist over that claim. As someone that purchased the PS4 LE at launch, I'd greatly appreciate any confirmation so that I can properly exchange it for the Nintendo counterpart if it actually turns out true.
Just finished chapter 3, feels kind of like a filler chapter with how short it was, as well as just being a quick retread through the same forest as the last chapter, too. Seems kind of odd, since this is the one they decided to use as the icon/original cover art lol.
Yes. You'll probably not like this then.
You see the corpse of a rabbit and beheaded animals.
Started chapter 6, pleasantly surprised that it actually takes place after the main story, since I kind of expected it to take place in the middle of the story like the DLC case for one of the Ace Attorney games did.
Bought the LE for Vita, probably my last LE for the Vita. Was happy until I saw that, only on Vita, you have to buy chapter 6 which was released as a DLC after launch, but will be included in the PlayStation 4 and Switch versions. Seems like I wasn't well informed. But who might think of a DLC when you buy a Visual Novel.
So, yeah, bummer. With a european account it's not worth the hassle to get it, and especially not for 10 bucks. Don't think it would have been an impossible task to include it in the western version as well.
Guess it will be YouTube for me when it comes to chapter 6.
But there is a question left. What's with the platin trophy? Can I reach it in the Vita version without the DLC? Haven't checked the trophies for Vita so far but there are clearly Chapter 6 trophies in the PlayStation 4 version.
So, yeah, bummer. With a european account it's not worth the hassle to get it, and especially not for 10 bucks. Don't think it would have been an impossible task to include it in the western version as well.
Guess it will be YouTube for me when it comes to chapter 6.
But there is a question left. What's with the platin trophy? Can I reach it in the Vita version without the DLC? Haven't checked the trophies for Vita so far but there are clearly Chapter 6 trophies in the PlayStation 4 version.
Yeah I made the same mistake as you regarding the dlc, it sucks but I do like the limited edition so I guess that'll do for now.
The trophy list for the vita version doesn't have the trophies for the bonus chapter: https://psnprofiles.com/trophies/8382-death-mark
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Thanks for the heads up here. So getting the platin won't be a problem.
Yeah, weird move from Experience but even a more weird one from Aksys (I know they are lazy, especially here in Europe). But I guess brining the DLC-Chapter to the Vita version needed extra help from the developers most likely. On the other hand, they managed to do it with the newer versions.
I will not complain much, I can't change it now. The DLC-Chapter was free for some time after the japanese launch, seems like Aksys don't gave a shit about this. I can't download it anyway but it should stay free simply for providing everyone the same content.
But this haven't killed my anticipation for the game. Will feed my Vita with the card after I completed Punch Line, which also is a positive surprise for me.
Thanks for the heads up here. So getting the platin won't be a problem.
Yeah, weird move from Experience but even a more weird one from Aksys (I know they are lazy, especially here in Europe). But I guess brining the DLC-Chapter to the Vita version needed extra help from the developers most likely. On the other hand, they managed to do it with the newer versions.
I will not complain much, I can't change it now. The DLC-Chapter was free for some time after the japanese launch, seems like Aksys don't gave a shit about this. I can't download it anyway but it should stay free simply for providing everyone the same content.
But this haven't killed my anticipation for the game. Will feed my Vita with the card after I completed Punch Line, which also is a positive surprise for me.
But for the English Vita release, the DLC is essentially free. In the US, the Vita version is $10 cheaper than the other versions to make up for the DLC cost; same for the Vita LE compared to the other LEs. IIRC there was an issue with including the DLC within the size of the cart, so they went that route. And I assume it would probably be a hassle to make the DLC part of the game anyway, since you'd either have to add it onto the existing Vita version or port back the Switch/PS4 version; it's certainly not "lazy" to want to avoid that work when you have this solution instead. It's also not a matter of them "managing to do it" for Switch/PS4 because those were upgraded console releases for Japan as well, compared to going out of their way to add this and unlocking it to the Vita release just for other regions.
Obviously, it's less than ideal when you're outside the US, especially considering how badly the Vita handles other regions, so that sucks. But within the US at least, you get the same content for the same price overall and it's a sensible enough solution.
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Nice. Looks like NG is following a similar release pattern as Death Mark. Probably Switch in summer 19 and hopefully a localization after that.
Hope they are satisfied with the sales of DM, 100k shipped ww seems low for a game that's out on four platforms but pretty good by VN standards.
100k for a (niche) VN is great. I doubt X1 contributed to a lot of sales though, so it's mostly 3 platforms.
The pricing is the exact same in Europe. It was certainly the right way of going about it given the circumstances, and I wasn't complaining about it btw, it's just the trade off us Europeans had to pay for the LE.
Like you said, even in Japan, Visual Novels, especially Sound Novels, aren't mega seller. You either have to name your Visual Novel Steins;Gate or Danganronpa and the latter has added other features as well. So I think 100.000 is a pretty great number. Also, there was 0 promotion in Europe. They wouldn't announce new plans for NG and Multimedia-Stuff if it wasn't successful for them.
I'm with you here. While I say I'm not a big fan of Aksys and how rushed a lot of their localizations feel (including for not searching for a publishing partner in Europe while telling US-Fans that physical media is their most important selling points, unfriendly social media guys and overall ignoring fans), I don't blame them here. It would be cool though if the European-DLC would be compatible with the US-Version. But that's not possible unfortunately.
Ok, I'm extremely confused in chapter 4. I just used the GFAQs guide to progress because I absolutely can't understand how I'm supposed to have learned the answer from this; can someone please explain what the fuck this is supposed to have meant?
I didn't even realize I'd missed one of the parts before I checked the guide to be sure I was ready to do the puzzle; I did not expect to be this confused upon finding the part and doing the puzzle...
hints here
Just... what? Did they accidentally translate "specific" as "certain" in different places or am I missing something? They don't connect like that?? What am I missing???
Just... what? Did they accidentally translate "specific" as "certain" in different places or am I missing something? They don't connect like that?? What am I missing???
I didn't even realize I'd missed one of the parts before I checked the guide to be sure I was ready to do the puzzle; I did not expect to be this confused upon finding the part and doing the puzzle...
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I also saw some talk about the Switch version being unaltered if you don't install the 1.01 patch but didn't want to reply as long as there wasn't any video of it. Looks like the Switch version is indeed the way to go if you want the uncut version on cart. Just make sure the patch doesn't accidentally install since it's apparently very hard or even impossible to go back to an older version with cart releases on Switch.
You can see for yourself in this stream, starting around the 40min mark.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/341209906
You need all characters to be alive in order to get the good ending. PS4 and Switch versions already have said DLC on disc/cart.
To get the good ending for the game, you need to get the good ending for every chapter, which is determined by the spirit encounter at the end of the chapter. It's immediately clear if you did not get the good ending for a chapter, so you can just reload and redo the spirit encounter before progressing.
I sorta needed to check a guide for every spirit encounter anyway (though I'd say more often or not I understood most of what to do, just not everything perfectly, though in retrospect it was generally clearer than I thought) so I knew what to do when reloading, and I always wanted to see both versions. If you do it by yourself, you might accidentally cause the bad end for a chapter, but you'll know right away and won't bumble into causing a bad end for the game overall. (Well, unless you do that in the last chapter, but that's the ideal way to see the game's overall bad ending since you won't have to redo much to see the good one. And you'll still know immediately, before you get to the game's ending.)
tl;dr: if someone dies, redo the spirit encounter correctly, you'll get the good end
I need to get back to the DLC; I've only seen the start of it. Infuriatingly, when you beat the game it creates a NG+ save, but if you install the DLC after beating the game you actually can't use this to play the DLC because loading it still puts you at the very start of the game, and the DLC continues right from the end. I'd always rotated saves and thankfully saved right at the end of my good ending (I was afraid I'd only done it for my bad ending and would have had to reload a little further back), but it still meant skipping through a final sequence again along with all of the epilogue and such... Which is why I only got to the very start of the DLC the night I played it, and that was a week or two back now.
so maybe install it first before you beat chapter 5
so even if i die answering the questions wrong i'm on the bad ending or is it just the partners?
Finally getting back to this game. Just finished chapter 3, I think it's my favourite one so far.
As Saphirax said, that's just a game over. Any game overs/continuing/reloading/whatever doesn't matter. Only your partners having lived through the chapter determines it, and I explicitly mean "are all alive when you start the next chapter". It does not matter what happened in the game overs, or if you got the bad ending before and reloaded; all that matters is the actual current state of the game.
You will absolutely know if you got the bad ending for a chapter (hell, you'll even get a trophy indicating which you got). If that happens, you just need to reload before the chapter's spirit encounter, as that is what determines the ending.
