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[Kincaido]

It's already $10 cheaper than normal mayne

 

[QisTopTier]

is it scratch and sniff. looks nice.

 

[Kyoufu]

a little expensive though. should be worth half the price

btw is this better than Guardian Heroes?

No. It's still a good game though.

 

[Dead Prince]

I was spoiled

 

[augmental]

I have read quite a bit about the differences between the PS3 and Vita versions but I didn't see anything about framerate issues on Vita. Where did that come up?

 

[omg_mjd]

Great OT. I'm already swamped with games but I'm definitely getting this for my Vita.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Is this better than Odin Sphere and/or Muramasa?

 

[OSHAN]

I have read quite a bit about the differences between the PS3 and Vita versions but I didn't see anything about framerate issues on Vita. Where did that come up?

Vita version definitely chugs with shit gets crazy. No two ways about it.

 

[Animekatt]

Great job on the OT. The art is just too beautiful for words, typical of Vanillaware games. I'm buying this day one, but as Xillia is coming out on that day as well, I will have to play this one a little later on.

 

[satori]

Wait there is no cross play? Awwww was looking to play with my friends who getting it on the ps3. Looks like I'm double dipping.

 

[Caerith]

Dragon's Crown is suitable for 1-4 players of 13th level and above.

I pasted that from the basic information posted on the top of page one. I assume it means the only restrictions are you have to be level 13 to unlock online co-op.

Also this game is great cant wait to see the art book. I am going with the ps3 version b/c I am worried about losing my character on screen but I wil;l get the vita version down road since it does offer cross save

"13th level and above" refers to real-life levels. It's a subtle way of saying:

Online co-op is explained under Jolly Cooperation, it unlocks after progressing to a certain point in the story (you'll be about level 17).

 

[GuardianE]

No. It's still a good game though.

I thought Guardian Heroes was overrated. It wouldn't take much for this game to top it. And art-wise, there's no question.

 

[Midnight Moon]

I added myself to the list, have never really gotten to play with much of GAF before

 

[Vanille]

Is this better than Odin Sphere and/or Muramasa?

I'd have to say I prefer Muramasa's more fluid combat and location variety, but Dragon's Crown is a much more polished and streamlined experience. But really, it's apples and oranges.

 

[Zephyx]

Very nice OT! Hyped!

 

[Lyte Edge]

I'd have to say I prefer Muramasa's more fluid combat and location variety, but Dragon's Crown is a much more polished and streamlined experience. But really, it's apples and oranges.

Uh-oh, if Muramasa has more location variety, then does this game have just one background or something?

 

[Tizoc]

#TeamAmazon
#TeamPS3

Subtitle should've been more...double entrde, but otherwise if they're offering a deal for both PS3+Vita on PSN I'll def. grab it.

 

[ScOULaris]

Subbed. I'll see you suckers online Day 1.

Spoiler

After unlocking online co-op... :/

 

[2+2=5]

Lookie what I got:

So jealous
Show me more! XD

 

[petethepanda]

So very torn between PS3/Vita.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

No pale white booty for you

The elf has a nice palette with dark skin and white hair, which I thought would look neat on the amazon. The amazon has one that's more of a tan with grey hair.

The porcelain white with the black hair on the elf looked cool too though

 

[Wynnebeck]

#TeamHometown

We in there y'all. Can't fucking wait

#TeamVita

#teamamazon
#teamvita

Man, I wish the Amazon had the alt colors the Elf does

Amazon rocks!

#TeamAmazon

#TeamAmazon

OOOH YEAH. Y'ALL MOFOS ALREADY KNOW WHAT IT IS!

#TeamVita
#TeamAmazon
#TeamHometown

 

[CrazyArcadia]

Great OP for a hopefully equally great game!

Also, I just stumbled onto this thread after getting my shipping confirmation for the Vita-version. Import, will probably have to wait a week or two But looking forward to impressions in this thread!

And... the art is gorgeous. Even if I'll only play it with one or two characters (I think I haven't played any Vanillagame 100%) I will enjoy the artworks and craftmanship.

 

[Deitus]

Fantastic OP. I love the oddly specific FAQ at the end.

Lookie what I got:

Looks amazing. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[Corto]

Gorgeous OP for a gorgeous game. It almost makes me reconsider my decision to wait for EU release and keep my VGPlus pre-order... Hmmmmmmm

 

[Salaadin]

Lookie what I got:

http://imageshack.us/a/img89/2400/sexd.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img543/7560/8jcc.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img703/2981/bi5g.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img547/4703/r8ky.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img580/2189/4v0c.jpg[/IM][/QUOTE]

Is this the one that comes with the US version?
Looks decent for a free artbook.

 

[baconcow]

Have the game pre-ordered. Cannot wait to read some reviews, tomorrow (or shortly afterwards).

Just an unrelated NeoGAF question. Why do some OT's show up in the Gaming forums, others in the Community? What determines where OT's belong?

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Vita version shipped from VG+ this morning, hoping it will arrive in time for the weekend.

 

[Corto]

Have the game pre-ordered. Cannot wait to read some reviews, tomorrow (or shortly afterwards).

Just an unrelated NeoGAF question. Why do some OT's show up in the Gaming forums, others in the Community? What determines where OT's belong?

Time. OTs keep in the gaming forum for a predetermined duration and then are migrated to community.

Found the FAQ that explains that:

Bear in mind, as of recently we are moving game |OT|s to the Community Forum one month post-release so that the Gaming Forum isn't clogged up and can focus on more relevant content.

 

[CaptainTiptop]

Was gonna wait until EU release but balls to it, just pre-ordered from VGP.

Have the game pre-ordered. Cannot wait to read some reviews, tomorrow (or shortly afterwards).

Just an unrelated NeoGAF question. Why do some OT's show up in the Gaming forums, others in the Community? What determines where OT's belong?

Depends how old the OT is. They all eventually get moved to Community after a while.

 

[Kincaido]

Damn you Canada. Getting Fire Emblem and SMT IV early wasn't good enough for you?!

;_;

 

[SDBurton]

Oh hell yeah! Can't wait!

#TeamAmazon

 

[Sgblues]

Yeah just a waiting game for me for this to come out next week.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Vita version here preordered for release date delivery

PSN: AgentOtaku

 

[2+2=5]

So very torn between PS3/Vita.

Launch a coin!
Whatever the result preorder so you get the artbook!

OOOH YEAH. Y'ALL MOFOS ALREADY KNOW WHAT IT IS!

#TeamVita
#TeamAmazon
#TeamHometown

I really don't like that image though, i would prefer one of these:

 

[baconcow]

Thanks Corto and CaptainTiptop, that is the answer I was curious about. Makes perfect sense, too.

 

[Karsticles]

Great OP.

 

[sensui-tomo]

was waiting for this OT to happen. Cant wait to play this game, got both from amazon for $10 less each.

 

[Qondar]

(I wonder, has anyone picked a card?)

Ah, nicely done! (Er, no...I hadn't. I guess the Runes will be a challenge for me.)

(From a precursor to the OT):

I know I'm not alone when I say I've been excited for Dragon's Crown since the first time I saw it in action. It isn't about the breasts or butts or elf waifus. I grew up when arcades were more than just the name of a companion in New Vegas, when you'd pour in quarter after quarter playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, or even The Simpsons. There's more to that genre than Mystara, and there have been far too few games like it since the nineties ended. Dragon's Crown is a renaissance of this beloved genre, combined with two others things I love: Vanillaware's beautiful artwork and Hitoshi Sakimoto's moving music.

Wonderfully said...I grew up with those games, too. The first one I encountered was Final Fight. Back then there were no gaming websites, and when I walked up to the machine, I had never seen or heard anything about it before. Right from that "Sometime in the 1990s...", I was blown away. My friends and I didn't go to the arcade on Saturday night, when it was noisy and crowded; we went on Sunday morning, when we could have the whole place to ourselves, and focus on the games. And this is the kind that we played.

I'm sure there will be more than enough people posting breasts, butts, and kotaku links, but that will say more about them than it will about the game.

Well...speaking for myself...it's not only about the breasts or butts. Nevertheless (and, apologies if I'm misreading you here), I don't think any and all discussion of them is a disservice to the game. The sexy designs are certainly a part of the work.

I think it's evident that Kamitani and his team aren't cynically exploiting sexuality to try to sell games or whatever else; they're simply drawing what they genuinely love to draw. And, very unabashedly. To me, this itself is an unfolding, a development, a progression from the games of 20 years ago, alongside the innovations in technology, gameplay design, etc. The old games had at least hints of sexiness, and I had the impression that the artists were going as far as they were allowed to, but probably not as far as they might have chosen. To see these same artists now attaining full creative control is, to me, very inspiring. I would hope that anyone who values a wide range of artistic expression - in games, and in general - can appreciate that, even if these designs aren't their cup of tea.

Anyway, lovely OT. There's still time to put myself in cryogenic stasis until the 6th...

 

[Deprive]

Can not wait. Only a few more days..

#TeamAmazon

 

[Deleted member 245925]

It's kind of a bummer that you have to play 3-7 hours solo to be able to play online coop. Pretty much the only reason (besides the art) I want to play this game is to play it coop with a friend.

 

[jwk94]

wait, so is there cross play?

 

[Kincaido]

wait, so is there cross play?

No, only cross save.

 

[Lambtron]

I've got the Vita version preordered for myself and for my partner. I'm pretty disappointed there's no way to move both our saves over to the PS3 so we could play on the TV together, too. Boo.

 

[Gintoki313]

Nice OT.

I'm getting this game for Vita and planning on using the Wizard as my first character since he looks the coolest next to the Fighter. I was going to get this for the PS3 but I'm getting Tales of Xillia for the PS3 and it'll be pretty pre-occupied with that.

Also I've been craving a new game to play on my Vita. Can't wait to play it, day 1 for me.

 

[Shadow_Child]

Can't wait for this! I'll be alternating Elf and Amazon.

 

[LuuKyK]

Fuck, this and Xillia on the same day. ;-;

 

[MaximoffZero]

Until a few days ago, I knew nothing about this game other than the Kotaku/Sexism controversy (which ruined Kotaku for me honestly).

Now that I know it's an old-school brawler on the PS3, I am all.over.it.! Can't wait.

 

[RuGalz]

Does anyone know if the preorder bonus is only Amazon or something? I preordered this thing since last year on Newegg and I don't see the bonus on the listing.

 

[LostInNoise]

Fuck, this and Xillia on the same day. ;-;

I feel your pain! Gonna be a balancing act between both for me.