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DragoZERO · 2011-02-11, 17:26

Damn. And I thought $60 for new PS3/360 games was a lot.

(It's $100.59 regular, $79.99 pre-order sale).

Seitsuki · 2011-02-11, 17:33

Well considering Typemoon's RRP on their site is 8400 yen for the standard edition, consider yourself lucky it's going for quite alot less on many sites (amiami, toranoana etc). In fact, it's pretty damn cheap for a high profile new VN release.

On another note, more Aoko <3

Spoiler for ametoyuki:

DragoZERO · 2011-02-11, 17:42

Are video games in general more expensive in Japan? For example, does Final Fantasy sell for less once it's released in the US? Or are VNs just expensive?

GundamAce · 2011-02-11, 18:12

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Originally Posted by DragoZERO

Are video games in general more expensive in Japan? For example, does Final Fantasy sell for less once it's released in the US? Or are VNs just expensive?

It varies from game to game. For example, when I went to Japan last summer, I was able to get games like Utawarerumono and Chaos;Head at about 3000 yen (which is between $30 and 40 dollars). But some VNs there are really expensive. I tried getting a copy of Tsukibako while I was there, and it was about 12,000 yen, and when I bought I/O recently, it was at almost 9,000 (so I bought a used, much cheaper version.)

As for RPGs, no, from the ones I bought in Japan, they're about the same there as they are here.

Seitsuki · 2011-02-11, 21:57

I'd say the price range can be extremely varied (who can forget that bin of FFXIII games for 500 yen all of a month after release

) but generally from what I've seen new release VNs geneally go for ~8/9k yen reg and 10/11k+ for limited ed. Give it some time and the price may rise or fall depending on availability and popularity.

Belgaesh · 2011-02-21, 16:09

I really want to play this game, but:

1 - no voices
2 - Kinectic novel(no side rutes)
3 - The same price as a voiced visual novels

Remenber me if I forgot something.

yakisobapan · 2011-03-08, 04:18

The release date changed from "Winter 2010" to "Released within 2011" on the website =_=

Elvin · 2011-03-08, 07:38

Delays make make a sad panda

DragoZERO · 2011-03-08, 08:58

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Originally Posted by yakisobapan

The release date changed from "Winter 2010" to "Released within 2011" on the website =_=

This is like StarCraft 2.

Seitsuki · 2011-03-08, 19:19

Not as bad as Tsukihime 2.

And thank the Goddess it ain't a Duke Nukem yet..

hoarfrost · 2011-03-08, 20:05

What could honestly be pushing this back so much? It's not like it's anything but a glorified kinetic novel.

the.Merines · 2011-03-08, 20:43

Nasu is adding more description to the story. Expect delays of 9-9999 months.

yakisobapan · 2011-03-20, 11:43

The PV if you haven't seen it yet ^_^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoWakP_hG-o

RRW · 2011-03-20, 12:10

interesting PV. but really shame...

people just wasting lot of time just to make interactive media with lot of pretty picture and awesome music for 3 year. yet they price it high

i guess this is comparable to movie industry in the west :P

/run away

Seitsuki · 2011-03-29, 01:30

I don't believe they're unreasonably priced. Don't forget that this stuff takes a lot of time to make. The studio employees have to get paid, volume sales probably aren't as high as mainstream games, so that money has to come from somewhere.

Besides, how long has it been since the last TM project >_> (although they should be making a pretty penny from all their various licenses)

RedKey · 2011-12-28, 11:58

For anyone who can read Italian, Gekkou ~ Chiaro di Luna ~ group just released a translation for the trial version of Mahoutsukai!
http://gekkou.netii.net/wordpress/

DragoZERO · 2011-12-28, 12:47

That is awesome. If only I didn't forget all the Italian I learned in school, haha.

I hope Mirror Moon or someone is gearing up for this.

Laith · 2012-01-30, 22:10

Someone translated the demo in English and inserted it, something that was puzzling everyone so you can try it, if you like.

Sojourou gardening skills are awesome. Also flying pigs and Mystic Eyes of Heart Attack.

Overall, all the graphics are like CGs, the music is a delight on the ears, it contains a lot of animation, is pretty good.

Von Himmel · 2012-01-30, 23:06

I forgot how beautiful Nasu's writing was before playing this game..

Somehow I really like the fact that Aoko is a bit..well I don't know how to describe it well except for: girly. I thought every magician were weird and socially awkward, but I guess it's different with Aoko

Considering she still read girl's magazine, having a guitar in her room and a member of student council, I guess she could adapt well with modern society

Shadow5YA · 2012-01-30, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Himmel

I forgot how beautiful Nasu's writing was before playing this game..

Somehow I really like the fact that Aoko is a bit..well I don't know how to describe it well except for: girly. I thought every magician were weird and socially awkward, but I guess it's different with Aoko

Considering she still read girl's magazine, having a guitar in her room and a member of student council, I guess she could adapt well with modern society

Considering the Aoko we knew before this VN was dressed in a white t-shirt and jeans, I think she's just a very casual and informal person.

2011-02-11, 17:26	Link #21
DragoZERO Spoilaphobic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Age: 37	Damn. And I thought $60 for new PS3/360 games was a lot. (It's $100.59 regular, $79.99 pre-order sale). __________________ • Anime List \| Manga List \| Manga Thread Template •

2011-02-11, 17:33	Link #22
Seitsuki Onee! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ	Well considering Typemoon's RRP on their site is 8400 yen for the standard edition, consider yourself lucky it's going for quite alot less on many sites (amiami, toranoana etc). In fact, it's pretty damn cheap for a high profile new VN release. On another note, more Aoko <3 Spoiler for ametoyuki: __________________ thanks to Patchy ♥

2011-02-11, 17:42	Link #23
DragoZERO Spoilaphobic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Age: 37	Are video games in general more expensive in Japan? For example, does Final Fantasy sell for less once it's released in the US? Or are VNs just expensive? __________________ • Anime List \| Manga List \| Manga Thread Template •

2011-02-11, 21:57	Link #25
Seitsuki Onee! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ	I'd say the price range can be extremely varied (who can forget that bin of FFXIII games for 500 yen all of a month after release ) but generally from what I've seen new release VNs geneally go for ~8/9k yen reg and 10/11k+ for limited ed. Give it some time and the price may rise or fall depending on availability and popularity. __________________ thanks to Patchy ♥

2011-03-08, 19:19	Link #30
Seitsuki Onee! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ	Not as bad as Tsukihime 2. And thank the Goddess it ain't a Duke Nukem yet.. __________________ thanks to Patchy ♥

2011-02-21, 16:09	Link #26
Belgaesh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: At the Intersection of Life	I really want to play this game, but: 1 - no voices 2 - Kinectic novel(no side rutes) 3 - The same price as a voiced visual novels Remenber me if I forgot something.

2011-03-08, 04:18	Link #27
yakisobapan Member Join Date: Mar 2011	The release date changed from "Winter 2010" to "Released within 2011" on the website =_=

2011-03-08, 07:38	Link #28
Elvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Delays make make a sad panda

2011-03-08, 20:05	Link #31
hoarfrost Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Age: 31	What could honestly be pushing this back so much? It's not like it's anything but a glorified kinetic novel.

2011-03-08, 20:43	Link #32
the.Merines Seeker of Power Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ΔHidden Forbidden Holy Ground Age: 39	Nasu is adding more description to the story. Expect delays of 9-9999 months. __________________ I am bound to pay the debt I owe.

2011-03-20, 11:43	Link #33
yakisobapan Member Join Date: Mar 2011	The PV if you haven't seen it yet ^_^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoWakP_hG-o

2011-03-29, 01:30	Link #35
Seitsuki Onee! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ	I don't believe they're unreasonably priced. Don't forget that this stuff takes a lot of time to make. The studio employees have to get paid, volume sales probably aren't as high as mainstream games, so that money has to come from somewhere. Besides, how long has it been since the last TM project >_> (although they should be making a pretty penny from all their various licenses) __________________ thanks to Patchy ♥

2011-12-28, 11:58	Link #36
RedKey 天界の異端審問官 Join Date: Apr 2011	For anyone who can read Italian, Gekkou ~ Chiaro di Luna ~ group just released a translation for the trial version of Mahoutsukai! http://gekkou.netii.net/wordpress/

2011-12-28, 12:47	Link #37
DragoZERO Spoilaphobic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Age: 37	That is awesome. If only I didn't forget all the Italian I learned in school, haha. I hope Mirror Moon or someone is gearing up for this. __________________ • Anime List \| Manga List \| Manga Thread Template •

2012-01-30, 22:10	Link #38
Laith Even if it just for a bit Author Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cold Storage Age: 32	Someone translated the demo in English and inserted it, something that was puzzling everyone so you can try it, if you like. Sojourou gardening skills are awesome. Also flying pigs and Mystic Eyes of Heart Attack. Overall, all the graphics are like CGs, the music is a delight on the ears, it contains a lot of animation, is pretty good. __________________ Inexistant Time: My ranting place.・・・Fenruer Intun FanFiction Profile.

2012-01-30, 23:06	Link #39
Von Himmel エーレンフェストの聖女 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dollars	I forgot how beautiful Nasu's writing was before playing this game.. Somehow I really like the fact that Aoko is a bit..well I don't know how to describe it well except for: girly. I thought every magician were weird and socially awkward, but I guess it's different with Aoko Considering she still read girl's magazine, having a guitar in her room and a member of student council, I guess she could adapt well with modern society __________________ 「何かが起こっても、わたくしが守ります」