The unofficial PSP thread

[Snuffle]

I really liked Riviera, my fav was that girl with the Green clothes and hair (sorry been quite awhile and I can't remember any of the girls names, hell, not even the guys, I think it starts with an "L")

I personally DO NOT recommend Generation of Chaos... Unless of course you don't mind the HUGE and ANNOYING load times... takes 2 secs to load every damn piece of text bubble in the game!!!

I'm currently waiting for and soon to get (in no specific order):

Wild Arms XF
God of War
FF7 Crisis Core
Papaton

I think there was a bit more but can't remember atm...

[Amray]

Isn't anybody else looking forward to Dissidia?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9ZYoM9cao

[Snuffle]

First time I've heard of that.... Is it a pure fighting game or does it have a story? From what I can tell from the video, the first match-up is Cecil vs Goblez, 2nd Zidane vs Kugel (can't quite remember his name, is it right?), 3rd is alot of peoples favorite, Sephiroth, but I can't make out on who he is going up against....

[King Lycan]

Originally Posted by Amray

Isn't anybody else looking forward to Dissidia?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9ZYoM9cao

i've heard about it and since i'm an fan off Final Fatasy Seris i might get it but if Vincent Valentine is there im 100% sure im getting it but if not i'll thick about it

[Z3120]

Anyone saw that on sale copy of Wild Arms XF on playasia a few months ago? Sheesh, if I knew enough Japanese, I would have gotten it. Was only 15 dollars!

@Snuffle, nice list. Only think I might be getting instead of God of War:COO is importing Tales of Rebirth instead.

Who's psyched about Tales of Rebirth? Claire! (or however it was spelled) Never really started Rebirth on my PS2 so I'm quite eager.

[shinobiknight0]

Originally Posted by Amray

Isn't anybody else looking forward to Dissidia?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9ZYoM9cao

I checked Wiki and I couldn't find any information on whether you're going to use the FF characters only or you could customize your own. Other than that the game looks spectacular.

[Zoe]

Originally Posted by shinobiknight0

I checked Wiki and I couldn't find any information on whether you're going to use the FF characters only or you could customize your own. Other than that the game looks spectacular.

FF characters only.

[nadare]

Dissidia is FF only. I heard that they will feature 2 characters (protagonist and antagonist) for every ff game available.

@Z3120

Wild Arms XF is gonna have an English release to be released on March 11.

[FRS]

You can the find the current list of characters for Dissidia in Wikipedia

[Amray]

I just can't wait to play as two of my FF heroes - Sephiroth and Kuja.
Its gonna be so amazing!! ^_^

[Marina]

Originally Posted by ac3y

Patapon...
That just looks like one of those flash games about storming a castle O_o
I'll give it a looksie when it comes out, though.

My boyfriend and me played patapon yesterday, and I have to say, it's suuuuuch an addicting game! I love the music and the little guys' antics and their silly language. Good job to the makers of LocoRoco and Patapon *two thumbs up*
I highly recommend it for lovers of cute, colorful, silly, and musical

[Z3120]

To those who haven't preordered FF7: Crisis Core yet and looking for a price that's a little cheaper, Fry's at outpost.com is having a limited sale for only today where you can preorder one at 34.99.

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/549...Homepage:Spot2

[Zoe]

Originally Posted by Z3120

To those who haven't preordered FF7: Crisis Core yet and looking for a price that's a little cheaper, Fry's at outpost.com is having a limited sale for only today where you can preorder one at 34.99.

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/549...Homepage:Spot2

Shipping kills the deal.

[Zoe]

Echochrome demo is up on the JP PC store. I've only played the PS3 version, but everything there is in English.

[ac3y]

So I got Patapon today, and it's pretty addicting.
I'm only on Stage 6 or something though, I'll get back to y'all when I'm further along.

[Z3120]

What's everyones' impression with Wild Arms XF? If it's so-so, I'll most likely buy Tales of Rebirth instead.

[Snuffle]

Well me being a Wild Arms fan, I'm sure I will like it (I have all the games to date). I'm yet to get it but I should be able to buy it this weekend. I think it really boils down to two things...

Are you a Wild Arms fan?
Do you like strategy games?

When I bought Jeanne D'arc, I didn't really know anything about how unique it was strategy wise... I mean, there is no customization with the characters besides the usual equipment and kinda adjust their stats but it uses skill slots and their attack skills which is stirctly based on what weapon they use. But even tho it's like that, I still really enjoyed it cause the battle system had some originality to it.

Basicly what I'm saying is... I like stratagy games, as long as it's not annoying (points to Generation of Chaos), I will like it

Oh... I will get back to you on how WAXF is

[Z3120]

Thanks Snuffle. I'll most likely buy Wild Arms XF but I'm short on cash. So if Wild Arms XF is a total must-have immediately, then I'll opt for Tales of Rebirth instead as I've yet to get into my PS2 version.

[Snuffle]

Ok. I think I've played enough of Wild Arms XF to give a decent opinion on it .

Now, if someone here is one of those people that listens WITHOUT QUESTION to places like IGN, Gamespot, 1up, whatever other places where "professional" reviewers are, then you might reject my opinion, or save yourself the time and don't read it.

So far I've played exactly 9hrs 17mins 29secs of it (from my psp save data), and I'm still enjoying it . The biggist complaint from IGN and 1up (never read gamespot's review, only heard it was bad) was that you had to use specific classes to pass certian stages... All I have to say to that is... BIG FRICKEN DEAL!! It's a strategy game!! Not a simple hack and slash or even an EASY rpg for that matter, where you can just use whatever you want and still own the game... please... >_>;; They even compare it to Disgaea and Final Fantasy Tactics which are ports with added stuff... XF is a psp exclusive people....

I actually find those "use specific class" stages quite interesting . Someone on GameFAQS actually said this this looks like a gameboy advance game... ya ok... I'm glad everybody pretty much brushed him off. IMO for rpg's, the things that are important are: Character Intereactions, Story, and the Battle System.

BTW, I think it's important to mention that IGN also complained about the VIT system... ya.. they don't like characters loosing HP for fighting/walking to long (basicly getting tired)... They don't even mention you can heal the VIT for a very genorous amount >_>;; And it only takes 1 turn.

Anyway, sorry for the ranting . In general, I like the game. But let me point out on the things that I don't like:

- Story characters have poor stats compared to people you can hire (hire like FFT), but only by a little.
- Useable items can ONLY be used on YOURSELF, unless you are that Chemist like class...
- (this one is minor) Too many skills that are not allowed to be used after you make a movement... But there is a skill from another class that allows that for 1 turn, it's balanced enough for it not to be irritating, so I was able to deal with it.

I think that's it for now, crap that was long... But in general, I recommend it for stratagy fans as long as you can handle those negitive things I said about it. As I've already said, I enjoy it and still am .

[Z3120]

Thanks, and yeah, I heard about the huge amount of negativity to class specific missions. I don't think it'll be so bad. I was able to tolerate Hoshigami...