Higurashi - Game Discussion (spoilers lurk here)

[TheGuraGuraMan]

Originally Posted by chaos_alfa

Seems Satoko's towel sprite got modified a bit since we last saw it.

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Source: http://ask.fm/MangaGamerStaff/answer/127361769970

Here hair is darker than there seem to be more shadow, maybe this is to reflect the scene where it is used in? Did the bridge scene happen at sunset? I don't remember accurately anymore the time of day it took place, but if it was at sunset, it is a nice detail of MangaGamer to add to the sprite.

I think the file they uploaded just got its colors fucked. Just compare with her actual sprites in the game that has got the same color as before. And no, the scene didn't happen at sunset, and I don't see them adding it even if that hapenned.


Otherwise.

Is Higurashi selling well? When I heard that you guys were going to release all 14 parts I thought "They are going to need some damn good sales on the first installment."
We're actually seeing downright amazing sales for Chapter 1. Units are moving just as well as Go Go Nippon did at launch, if not better.
We're all really excited to see so much fan support and we hope we can bring the next chapter, Watanagashi, to everyone as soon as we can, so make sure to keep sharing news about Higurashi with your friends!
We'll have Ryukishi with us at Anime Expo too, so stop by the booth if you're in the area and want to thank him for creating such an awesome game!

Now if only that could make them translate the rest quicker...

[chaos_alfa]

Originally Posted by http://ask.fm/MangaGamerStaff/answer/127333910002

Do you allow people to make youtube videos of your games? I like to record Higurashi and read it to people, making them aware it exists and hopefully convince them to buy it.
Absolutely. For Onikakushi we're okay with footage being uploaded up to the "Not A Clue" achievement mark, but you can still run livestreams and highlight reels past that point as well.
For more information on our Video Policy, you can read it here or contact our support team:
http://www.mangagamer.com/support.php#streaming

I haven't read much of the new version of Onikakushi, but I suppose the "Not a Clue" achievement is received when Oishi comes talk to Keiichi for the first time.

That seems to be a much too early cut of point to get a good impression of what Higurashi has to offer. Most of what a viewer has as seen at that point is only buildup. I would at least include one scare moment like for example Rena first "LIES!!!" scene.

[MeoTwister5]

So there's a voice patch available for the Steam version. Would it essentially be a ToS violation?

[st_nick5]

Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

So there's a voice patch available for the Steam version. Would it essentially be a ToS violation?

They'd be ripped from the PS2/PS3 games, so probably, yeah.

[Observer1994]

Someone ripped the sprites from Sui, pretty stoked about it.

KEY-UTENESS OVERLOAD!

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But I didn't see any Une and Tamura sprites in the folders, however.

I'm referring to this obviously,

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[TheGuraGuraMan]

Originally Posted by Observer1994

Someone ripped the sprites from Sui, pretty stoked about it.

KEY-UTENESS OVERLOAD!

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But I didn't see any Une and Tamura sprites in the folders, however.

I'm referring to this obviously,

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Eh, yeah, Okamura is hella cute indeed.

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And in the end, the only thing about Hou in Sui's files was Hanyu's Sakutarou sprite.

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Not totally losing hope about a DLC.

[st_nick5]

If there is DLC, will it be possible to buy it outside of Japan? I'm in the UK, and I dunno how it works exactly. Doesn't the Playstation Store have different regions?

[TheGuraGuraMan]

Originally Posted by st_nick5

If there is DLC, will it be possible to buy it outside of Japan? I'm in the UK, and I dunno how it works exactly. Doesn't the Playstation Store have different regions?

You can, but you need to buy a japanese playstation card to pay, which you can get on import websites.

[07th]

Originally Posted by TheGuraGuraMan

And in the end, the only thing about Hou in Sui's files was Hanyu's Sakutarou sprite.
Not totally losing hope about a DLC.

There is music from Hou too, as far as i understood.

[kevan3]

How do you guys feel about Alchemist adding choices to Higurashi in the Alchemist games? Do you prefer the linearity of the original games, or does the ability to change what happens appeal to you more? If a full PC mod was made of Sui, do you think it would be made exactly like Sui?

[Mr. Dent]

Originally Posted by kevan3

How do you guys feel about Alchemist adding choices to Higurashi in the Alchemist games? Do you prefer the linearity of the original games, or does the ability to change what happens appeal to you more? If a full PC mod was made of Sui, do you think it would be made exactly like Sui?

I find it interesting, but I generally prefer Kinetic Novels to Choice-Based ones. If Sui was available here, or if a port was made, I'd definitely play it, but on the whole, I like Higurashi linear- It makes differing protagonists much more natural than selecting them, and the story is written to be linear, each piece and plot element is introduced in a perfect and specific order, and that feels right to me.

On another unrelated note- MangaGamer is releasing DLC for Go!Go!Nippon that adds E-Mote support. How hard would it be for them to create DLC of a similar nature for Higurashi? I've no clue about E-Mote or how it works, but I'd love to see them try something like that.

[GrAVit]

Planning to start reading it soon. I've just been busy with my internship and whatnot but I've also wanted to save it for late June, since that's when the story itself takes place. lol

I remember last year's summer when I was reading the original Higurashi VN, I think it was Minagoroshi-hen, and the day in the story happened to be the same day as in real life as well lol, June 28th.

[07th]

Originally Posted by GrAVit

I remember last year's summer when I was reading the original Higurashi VN, I think it was Minagoroshi-hen, and the day in the story happened to be the same day as in real life as well lol, June 28th.

Too bad Minagoroshi-hen never goes further than 23rd of June.
BTW, my favorite arc and the arc that ultimately hooked me on Higurashi and made me a real translator.

[GrAVit]

Originally Posted by 07th

Too bad Minagoroshi-hen never goes further than 23rd of June.
BTW, my favorite arc and the arc that ultimately hooked me on Higurashi and made me a real translator.

Ah, my bad, must've been the 22nd of June IRL as well then. It has been a whole year anyway, guess I'm kinda bad with dates. lol

[kevan3]

Does anyone know of any other franchises that have a Timeloop aspect like Higurashi? I know and have watched or played many. Hoping to increase my library.

[TheGuraGuraMan]

Originally Posted by kevan3

Does anyone know of any other franchises that have a Timeloop aspect like Higurashi? I know and have watched or played many. Hoping to increase my library.

Weeeell, this kind of "aspect" is usually a plot twist. Like in

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Madoka

[GrAVit]

Originally Posted by kevan3

Does anyone know of any other franchises that have a Timeloop aspect like Higurashi? I know and have watched or played many. Hoping to increase my library.

There's Steins;Gate but since it's quite a popular one, you might have seen it already. :P

[einhorn303]

Originally Posted by kevan3

Does anyone know of any other franchises that have a Timeloop aspect like Higurashi? I know and have watched or played many. Hoping to increase my library.

Some others that haven't been mentioned:

Umineko no Naku Koro ni (obviously)
All You Need is Kill
Kagerou Project
The Tatami Galaxy

[kevan3]

I know of Madoka, Blazblue, Corpse Party, Eternal Sonata, and Umineko. Thanks so much, guys!

[Katsu Koneko]

So apparently for Watanagashi, there are new themes to download (including a questionable Rena & Satoko one). Though look who's on the announcement image.