charlequin
Banned
That would be super goofy, esp. given that they have an updated version of C;H on Vita they could release first.
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Steins;Gate 0 |OT| Another Time Dilemma
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That would be super goofy, esp. given that they have an updated version of C;H on Vita they could release first.
calc84maniac
Member
They probably can't be bothered to make more ports of it. Chaos;Child is new and shiny and on Vita, PS4, and PC (not to mention Xbox One but honestly what are the chances of that?)
Edit: Recently on iOS too
Goofy yes, but that's what I've come to expect from 5pb at this point. Notice how they released the first Corpse Party and Blood Drive in English on iOS, but skipped over Book of Shadows even though it has a Japanese version (and an existing English translation!)
Story time:
Back before the Steins;Gate 0 dealio, the people who translated Steins;Gate for JAST tried to get in with PQube to offer their services for other titles like Chaos;Head. But it seems negotiations with 5pb fell through, and 5pb hired a translator independently from PQube for S;G 0. The aforementioned S;G translators went on to translate Valkyrie Drive for PQube, still disappointed they could no longer work on the Science Adventure series...
charlequin
Banned
They... don't need to? It's on PS4 and Vita which is all they actually care about releasing it on.
calc84maniac
Member
Chaos;Head Noah is on neither PS4 nor PC.
charlequin
Banned
Isn't Dual on PS4? If not then I guess that's a moderate obstacle, although trying to sell the sequel without its predecessor is still stupid as balls.
Steins;Gate: Linear Bounded Phenogram should be getting a fan translation on PC real soon, possibly Android too.
calc84maniac
Member
It's Vita-only. Just like Robotics;Notes Elite. Which makes me skeptical that we'll be getting either of those unless 5pb thinks it's worth making PS4 or PC ports of them.
Looking at those Twitter posts I don't have much faith in the translation quality. Especially considering that it's allegedly being translated from a Chinese fan translation.
He confirmed it's from the Chinese translation, but beggars can't be choosers! (I think there's a translation from Japanese on Youtube for those who just want to see the "story"). I've put off watching it in order to "play" it, but it's not as if SG0 translation was very professional, and it's unlikely that anyone will officially translate Phenogram into English.
calc84maniac
Member
The Youtube translation is also quite "unprofessional", and I in fact can choose to avoid both of these translations.
I disagree that the S;G 0 translation was unprofessional. Sure, there were some typos here and there, and some stylistic choices that were different from the first VN, but nothing that greatly detracted from the experience.
Here on the other hand you have someone posting screenshots meant to promote the translation, half of which have obvious errors, and also using phrases like "should of" in his tweets, so I'm not getting anywhere near that.
Fair enough, the issue with SG0 was more that it wasn't proof read well, but surely that's the same as should of / should've (and this is just his first run through, normally those issues get picked up before final release, although no guarantee that he will, either way, I'm sure that someone will patch any issues after release). Anyway, not really an issue for me, but acknowledge that it might be an issue for others. I appreciate someone putting the effort into translating it for free, even if it isn't to the standards that we would expect of a retail release, which it doesn't look like we have the option of. So yes, hopefully you'll soon be able to choose not to play this in a language which wouldn't be available otherwise.
Dangansona
Member
Zero is $25.00 right now on Amazon (vita version). I want to bite, but mixed impressions and talk of poor localization frighten me. Should I get it if I'm not going in expecting anything more than a meaningful addition to the story (i.e I dont expect it to match the original Steins Gate which I loved)?
Yes. As long as you don't expect something as good as good as the first game, you're good to go.
Dangansona
Member
You wouldn't say it cheapened the original story/universe would you?
Man I am setting the bar low, lol.
There is no meaningful addition to the story in Steins Gate 0.
ThatsMytrunks
Member
It's a weird side step, but I loved it. More time with the characters, fascinating branching paths, and a good experience all around. Pick it up. If you liked Steins;Gate, this is more, and it's good.
I like to think it as polished fanfiction.
I have at least one question about something I have trouble to swallow in the game. Probably close to one the endings judging by how long it was to reach this part.
So I'm in Promised Rinascimento. And I saw some part of the future. That's when Daru and Maho ask Okabe to time leap 3000 times. But how is that even possible ?
The first few times would already be hard but... why not, since he'd have to awaken from his sleep again and again. But that part is ok. The problem comes in the period before that. He was supposed to be held by Stratfor. So that poses 2 problems.
1) How does he time leap if he's emprisoned.
2) At some point the time leap machine doesn't exist yet.
The second problem is probably not so important since they might be able to build one fast enough, blah blah...
The first one on the other hand just makes it impossible.
I didn't finish the whole game yet so am I missing something specific ?
If I do don't spoil it of course. But I don't see how it's possible.
The first few times would already be hard but... why not, since he'd have to awaken from his sleep again and again. But that part is ok. The problem comes in the period before that. He was supposed to be held by Stratfor. So that poses 2 problems.
1) How does he time leap if he's emprisoned.
2) At some point the time leap machine doesn't exist yet.
The second problem is probably not so important since they might be able to build one fast enough, blah blah...
The first one on the other hand just makes it impossible.
I didn't finish the whole game yet so am I missing something specific ?
If I do don't spoil it of course. But I don't see how it's possible.
Kresnik258
Member
Finally started this last night, just finished the first chapter.
Man, I've gotta say, the new art style is alright but it's not half as nice as the old one. It's quite jarring to see the flashbacks drawn in the old style.
Man, I've gotta say, the new art style is alright but it's not half as nice as the old one. It's quite jarring to see the flashbacks drawn in the old style.
cireza
Member
Yes, it bothered me A LOT. At some moments, I was even wondering if it was the same character (for a few seconds, until my brain makes the link "old style/new style").
Started this up today and am closing in on the first ending. Just met (end of A Stray Sheep)
About lost it there for a second.
Liking all of the call backs so far. Already teared up a few times as well as had my jaw drop at a few reveals.
Kagari Shiina after one of the most infuriating parts of any game ever. I mean, come one Okabe, she looks just like the girl in the picture. I'm also super surprised no one mentioned how much Kagari and Kurisu look alike. Glad they wrapped that up kind of quick instead of let it drag on more than a few minutes.
Liking all of the call backs so far. Already teared up a few times as well as had my jaw drop at a few reveals.
calc84maniac
Member
Well, since this thread's resurrected and all, I might as well post this dumb image edit I made today (going along with that silly OT title):
Saint of Killers
Member
Glad I didn't poke my head in this thread before starting the game as I have no doubt I'd be finding all sorts of issues with it! As it is I went in blind and am loving it as much as the original. Currently on third playthrough.
Haha, i only just saw your post today. Thanks.
I WILL try and play this in the next couple of weeks as I have yet another long haul flight.
Saint of Killers
Member
Um, is there a English translation for what's written/said at the end of
?
Milky-way Crossing
calc84maniac
Member
The English version got patched in, but installing the patch might invalidate your save data...
I posted the true ending text here though, if you don't want to deal with that.
Saint of Killers
Member
My PS4 copy seems to be patched (v 1.01) but I still got the untranslated text :/ Weird. But thank you for the link, that'll more than suffice.
calc84maniac
Member
Ah, I don't know about the PS4 version. Sucks if that never got patched.
Saint of Killers
Member
The patch note reads something along the lines of fixes untranslated text (it has other fixes as well), so it should have fixed it.
But anyhoo...
Fully finished 0 and loved it. As with the original I found its story to be both hilarious and (due to the tension, and sometimes cruel nature of the story) *exhausting*. Preferred it to the original but that's mostly because one scene in particular, in the original, was creepy af.
Well this is disappointing to hear. I'm on the path to the final ending
X-day Protocol with D-RINE received
Finally finished it. Great story start to finish, even if I feel like the ending chapter was a bit weak. It was nice to see tho. The next to last chapter, Vega and Altair, destroyed me tho. I feel like I could curl up into a ball and just cry for a bit. Or play the original Steins;Gate. That would be about the same right?
Also can confirm that the ending is still untranslated from the original Japanese.
Also can confirm that the ending is still untranslated from the original Japanese.
Quick question
Apparently it was a known issue (though not to me lol) but i downloaded the update on my vita version because the border clipping was annoying me and i got my file corrupted, all save data lost.
I was only about 5 hours in so im not too bothered since im sure i can get back there in about 20 minutes by skipping through shit but can anyone confirm that this problem doesn't happen again.
Apparently it was a known issue (though not to me lol) but i downloaded the update on my vita version because the border clipping was annoying me and i got my file corrupted, all save data lost.
I was only about 5 hours in so im not too bothered since im sure i can get back there in about 20 minutes by skipping through shit but can anyone confirm that this problem doesn't happen again.
cj_iwakura
Member
I finished the two endings on the left branch, and am working on the third.
Really baffled about the motorcycle girl thing, but I guess I'll figure it out.
Feels like the whole premise of the game is 'so, we heard you like world war 3 dystopia..."
Really baffled about the motorcycle girl thing, but I guess I'll figure it out.
Feels like the whole premise of the game is 'so, we heard you like world war 3 dystopia..."
NeoGold123
Member
I thought of the Promised Renascimento ending as the "true" ending simply because, imo, that path had the most meat of the story and gave me the most emotions at the end. But I do agree, I was somewhat let down by the actual true ending.
charlequin
Banned
Yeah I honestly think they just did the cutoff in the wrong place. If you sequence your playthrough to do that ending last and immediately proceed into the "true" ending it works pretty well, but unlike the first game there's no payoff if you do that ending earlier then come back to do the "true" ending later.
Dragon1893
Member
So I'm almost done with Stein's Gate and 0 is on sale right now so I'm considering picking it up (normally would be a nobrainer at its current price but I'm broke).
I read the reviews and saw exactly what I wanted to see:
Sounds perfect.
But then going through the thread, impressions seem less glowing.
I became really fond of the characters and I think the story is fascinating so I hope I can put together the money for it before the sale ends.
I read the reviews and saw exactly what I wanted to see:
Sounds perfect.
But then going through the thread, impressions seem less glowing.
I became really fond of the characters and I think the story is fascinating so I hope I can put together the money for it before the sale ends.
Linkstrikesback
Member
They kinda flubbed the true ending but it sounds like the game would be something you'd enjoy based on being fond of the characters from the first game. If you do miss out, it'll be on sale again soon, no doubt
It's only available in Japanese I think? Either way, there's no english PS4 version. Perhaps you can try the Steam or Vita version? Vita is great.
Ah damn, gonna have to pick it up on Steam then - unless it simply covers everything from the anime since I've watched that already.
The anime covers the true ending of the game but there's extra endings that aren't covered.
Sweet, I may aswell give it a go.
Dragon1893
Member
Hopefully I'll be able to grab it.
cj_iwakura
Member
Just got the true end. I enjoyed the game a lot, major ups and downs, but the ups were fantastic. Kiryu's development was very enjoyable, especially in Twin Automata.
A few gripes...
Enjoyable overall, wondering how they'll do the anime without it being a total mess.
A few gripes...
Yeah, the true end is a little anti-climatic, but the setup was nice. Is the adventures of Future Okabe supposed to be yet ANOTHER sequel hook?
Funny how Moeka gets happily-ever-after in Twin Automata but is alone and forgotten in the True End Path. :/ Being Moeka is suffering.
Also, what happened to the thread of Yuki being the motorcycle girl in the one path? Just felt really wasted.
Funny how Moeka gets happily-ever-after in Twin Automata but is alone and forgotten in the True End Path. :/ Being Moeka is suffering.
Also, what happened to the thread of Yuki being the motorcycle girl in the one path? Just felt really wasted.
Enjoyable overall, wondering how they'll do the anime without it being a total mess.
Dragon1893
Member
Finally finished the true ending of the first game. To put it bluntly, looking back at the whole experience blows my mind, it's incredible.
I really need to find the money for 0 before the sale ends.
A question: going by the description in the OT,
I really need to find the money for 0 before the sale ends.
A question: going by the description in the OT,
is 0's timeline based on the true ending, with the difference that he doesn't receive the video from the future and lives on tormented by his first failed attempt at saving Kurisu?
The extra endings are pretty good and explore other time travel and story concepts not in the true ending. The anime takes just 8 hours while the VN takes about 25, so there's a lot more detail in the VN. If you like the anime it's worth it to play the VN.
I'm only 8 hours into 0, but I think the first S;G is the better game anyway.