Benzychenz
Member
All that online discussion is just from a very vocal minority, 99% of people (which means 99% of reviewers) don't care.
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE review thread
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All that online discussion is just from a very vocal minority, 99% of people (which means 99% of reviewers) don't care.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Well shit I was already sold, but it even gave me a Polygon review to endorse.
You know, one thing about this game's prerelease discussion being dominated by 'content edits' - I'm completely dark on the storyline. No spoilers here. Might keep it that way and avoid reading reviews.
preorder cancelled
preorder cancelled
YuriLowell
Member
Doesn't seem like anyone cares about whatever nonsense they "CENSORED" for the west.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
I believe standard rules still apply, meaning OTs go up no earlier than release day.
Or they just never noticed if they never played the original or followed those various discussions? No tinfoil hat conspiracies please.
spindashing
Banned
Wow, the reviews seem to be good. I was thinking about cancelling my preorder but I may as well leave it.
How are the loading times?
How are the loading times?
SatoAilDarko
Member
Reading reviews I notice quite a few reviewers note how puzzle and navigation focus the dungeons and count it as a slight negative.
I'm honestly perhaps most excited able this as I love puzzles and navigation. So it's a personal plus.
I'm honestly perhaps most excited able this as I love puzzles and navigation. So it's a personal plus.
I thought it was a day before? EU/NA/AU all get it on the same day so I was planning on posting it that time since that's when the game is available for the EU, and then NA later in the day digitally.
Either way the OT has been done for a while so I hope you all look forward to it.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Better review scores than I anticipated. Maybe I'll pick it up.
Iriscomeback
Member
Great! added
Nope! We play by Highlander rules here, there can be only one!
Didn't expect that.
Quintin DM
Member
Holy shit well I gotta say I didn't expect such a high score from Polygon.
HamPster PamPster
Member
Will you be on Kat's podcast this week?
DecoReturns
Member
Guess I'm glad I manage to preorder the limited edition.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Vocal minority. Most people don't care. And anyone who hasn't been following the game for a while probably doesn't even know there's been changes - it's not like people are chainsmoking lollipops or anything like that.
kuroneko0509
Member
i thought 1 day. and since it's simultaneous NA/EU release, shun can post it in ~8 hours earliest
GinoFelino
Member
Great! Everyone should be happy the game is reviewing so well.
I had zero interest in the game until I read these reviews, now it's pretty much going to be day one.
Nice to see the game is actually decent after all the drama surrounding localisation choices.
I still won't be buying it because I'm honestly not particularly interested in the themes portrayed in the game and I feel like the potential of a SMT x FE mashup was squandered in this title, but it's reassuring to hear that it's a quality title that people can enjoy, even if it's not necessarily for me.
I still won't be buying it because I'm honestly not particularly interested in the themes portrayed in the game and I feel like the potential of a SMT x FE mashup was squandered in this title, but it's reassuring to hear that it's a quality title that people can enjoy, even if it's not necessarily for me.
MHWilliams
Member
She hasn't asked, but we're recording From US to You today, so I'll bring it up.
thebisonxrc
Member
Some great reviews, so far. I have to admit that I had no idea at all what to expect when these started rolling in. I'm pleasantly surprised to see that it's generally been so positive. Can't wait to open up my SE!
BaraSailey
Member
Happy to see it's reviewing well! Can't wait to try it out for myself. The battle system looks great, and the game definitely oozes style.
Not sure if it is a vocal minority, in that there's only going to be a minority of people buying the game in the first place.
Most game reviewers probably haven't been following news about this game, because it's appeal is really limited.
TheSlySoul
Member
Yeah same, I was gonna ignore this because it didn't look fun but perhaps it is more fun to play than watch.
Gamespot's comment section.
well, if 1000 people buy this game, 5 of them were discussing the localization changes, vocal super minority
Prominent game reviewers read GAF constantly so they are very aware of the changes. That being said it can only really impact a review if it caused a notable quality shift for gameplay or plot. People were arguing against the censors on artistic grounds mostly, not on gameplay or plot (though there was a plot change, it changed perspective only); a wedding dress looking like it's painted on someone's skin is not enough to notch a score down, for instance.
To me it's very logical that reviewers wouldn't mention it.
To me it's very logical that reviewers wouldn't mention it.
It's the day of release unless it's a midnight release somewhere, in which case you can create it the evening before that.
Sounds like something I need right now. Maybe it's just me but I feel like it's rare these days to get a game that's entirely feel-good or upbeat with a positive message. Lately, it seems like all I'm playing are games with darker thematic elements to them. While I do like me some darkness and grit, sometimes it's nice to wallow in the more lighthearted side of entertainment.
There's a little Magical Girl inside all of us.
flatearthpandas
Member
Not making conspiracy theories. I would think reviewers, especially ones that frequent or moderate Neogaf, would be aware that the game they are reviewing has censorship controversies. Just asking such a person after reading theirs and others' reviews if there was a particular reason it wasn't brought up. Of course most of them probably wouldn't be able to make the comparison, not having played the original. Should have been a duh, but slipped my mind when i posed the question.
Despite that, it's not unusual for pre-release controversies get at least acknowledgment. *shrugs*
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
It's the first big budget RPG that Atlus has made in years; I imagine that most JRPG fans had it on their radar to some extent (although the Wii U exclusivity hurts somewhat). And it's not like any decent site is going to give the Tokyo Mirage Sessions review to someone who isn't a JRPG fan.
kuroneko0509
Member
oh it's changed already? pretty sure the last time it is 1 day before
Nobody is going to close your thread if you make it the day before. It's a loose guideline. Nothing has changed though with the official policy, though. It's been what I said since we made the change way back.
SatoAilDarko
Member
Actually is this the first HD Atlus RPG?
Yes.
victreeb3l
Member
Pretty excited. Reviews look good and my special edition shipped this morning from BB too. Whoo hoo!