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Mech games are cursed to sell like shit :(
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PSA: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim for $29.99 at Best Buy/Gamestop
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Mech games are cursed to sell like shit :(
Asian sales are pretty good, but in the west it could have done much better if they launched it a few months earlier imo. It came out as a PS4 only game in the next gen crazyness.
Also the game deserves more in general.
I want to temper some expectations for people because I went into it expecting to love it and was left kind of under whelmed. It's not a bad game by any means, but I wouldn't consider it higher than some of the more popular scifi anime as fuck games like 999/vlr, steins;gate or even somnium personally. The art style is straight bitchin though and blows most games out in a way only vanillaware can.
The Gameplay aspects of it, for me, is better than I expected, but also does feel a bit like a slog to get through after you do enough of them. The sound effects for the attacks has some of the best oomph I can immediately think of in a game though, so there's that.
In the end, I only really got attached to a couple of the 13 protagonists (ogata is the best for sure) and I think it might have been due, in part, to the structure of the game where each character really doesn't get a whole lot of time for characterization and to breathe.
(light vague character spoilers) also all of these characters are thirsty af which I didn't think would bother me, but multiple characters can basically be boiled down to that, so it bothered me a bit
I'd say it's still worth $30 for sure and the overall plot is rather interesting to uncover as you go on, but I think I went in with my expectations a little too high unfortunately.
The Gameplay aspects of it, for me, is better than I expected, but also does feel a bit like a slog to get through after you do enough of them. The sound effects for the attacks has some of the best oomph I can immediately think of in a game though, so there's that.
In the end, I only really got attached to a couple of the 13 protagonists (ogata is the best for sure) and I think it might have been due, in part, to the structure of the game where each character really doesn't get a whole lot of time for characterization and to breathe.
(light vague character spoilers) also all of these characters are thirsty af which I didn't think would bother me, but multiple characters can basically be boiled down to that, so it bothered me a bit
I'd say it's still worth $30 for sure and the overall plot is rather interesting to uncover as you go on, but I think I went in with my expectations a little too high unfortunately.
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It's currently my GOTY, and will likely end up in the Top 3 for 2020.
Please buy it if you have even the teeniest bit of interest!
Please buy it if you have even the teeniest bit of interest!
It cancelled in the cart, apparently they can't ship it anymore and only in store pickup(and of course zero carry it)?
Bummer, too slow lol. Hopefully goes on sale via psn soon
Bummer, too slow lol. Hopefully goes on sale via psn soon
Went ahead and got it, but my PS5 is having a lot of issues so I may not get to actually play it for awhile
Had this on my christmas list, but suspect my family might pass over it in favor of the other more recognizable games like Miles Morales/Sackboy/Mario lol. So went ahead and bought this with my $5 reward certificate, will jut return it if I end up getting it for Christmas from someone (or perhaps pass it forward to a friend for christmas).
okay. I'll get it.
Want to see the big deal, sounds fascinating. Could use a reason to use my PS4 since FFVIIR
Want to see the big deal, sounds fascinating. Could use a reason to use my PS4 since FFVIIR
I saw this last night but decided to pass for now since I am already playing Yakuza and AC Valhalla and have no time for it (bought both new consoles so have a few other games to play as well). Will try and snag this in the future though based on how many positive things I've heard.
It sold out both online and in-store when it was in my cart this morning
Really was hoping I wouldn't have to get this through Gamestop
Really was hoping I wouldn't have to get this through Gamestop
I went into this game mostly blind and had middling expectations. Wound up being one of my favorite games of the generation. It's worth every penny of it's $59.99 asking price, so $29.99 is a steal.
What a steal, still my GOTY. It basically functions as an homage to so much high-concept sci-fi Hollywood and anime from the 80s-- I loved just pointing out the references.
That being said, I really think if this game would have released on Switch and PC, it would have found a much stronger audience in the West.
That being said, I really think if this game would have released on Switch and PC, it would have found a much stronger audience in the West.
Amazing game. Fantastic story that actually wraps up nicely. I usually don't like these types of games but I'm a giant Vanillaware fan and gave it a shot,glad I did.
Yeah, when I first saw footage of this game I was about to immediately go get it on Switch... then found out it was PS4 exclusive.
From what I understand the game was in development limbo for a loooong time (wasn't a Vita version planned originally?) so it wouldn't be the easiest thing to completely move consoles or add a port, seems like it was a bit of a miracle it came out at all.
If I can find it for $30 on BF somewhere I think I'll still get it. Even if I don't play my PS4 games much these days, I can always remote play it to my iPad or phone.
I'm not the biggest anime fan and haven't played a visual novel ever (maybe if stuff like Phoenix Wright counts), but the tower defense like action parts look really cool and I do like the concept of the story a lot.
Snagged the last copy at a Best Buy 10 miles from me. Thanks for the heads up! Always wanted to play this game this to ERA and it's also sakurai approved. :)
Edit: too good to be true as Best Buy cancelled my order. Hoping more copies come in next week!
Edit: too good to be true as Best Buy cancelled my order. Hoping more copies come in next week!
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Yes, there was a Vita version originally announced. Normally, I think it would be in true vanillaware fashion for them to release a next-gen version ported to all platforms with a few new sequences at full retail price. I don't think the game has sold quite like Odin Sphere or Dragon's Crown to guarantee that though, sadly.
Damn I came back today with a different browser and successfully created an account, but now it's sold out
Yeah, I had the same thought.
Seems like it has all the makings of a cult classic, but maybe not enough to risk dev costs for porting it, so I want to get it now just in case.
Well I wasn't paying attention about this game... I have enjoyed somewhat VanillaWare games (though the gameplay is a bit repetitive.. never finished Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir)
Now it's sold out. Maybe that's a sign that I don't need to play it lol
Beautiful visuals though: looking at the EZA review - https://youtu.be/5rhTnDROzi0
Now it's sold out. Maybe that's a sign that I don't need to play it lol
Beautiful visuals though: looking at the EZA review - https://youtu.be/5rhTnDROzi0
...why did I not realize this was a visual novel game :/
Not a bad thing, I def still want to play it and it looks awesome, I just didn't realize lol
