Author Topic: Ni no Kuni (Read 8737 times)

Mr. Gundam · « **on:** January 16, 2013, 02:06:15 PM »

Anyone else picking this up? Demo was nice, even though they didn't explain the battle system.

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:08:19 PM »

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:09:16 PM »

Huh. Figured it would just end up being tiesto and I.

Kinda surprised at the Western reviews it's been getting. Game bombed hard in Japan and the reviews weren't that great.

But man, the demo didn't bother explaining the battle system at all. Seemed like a combination of Tales and Pokemon/SMT.

demi · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:17:02 PM »

Didn't play the demo at all.

tiesto · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:18:40 PM »

I ordered the LE from Namco's site, apparently the company they use for shipping is horrible, so I don't expect to get it for a little while (gives me more time to finish up P4 I guess!)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:21:27 PM »

I ordered it through Amazon, all the bonus swag didn't interest me at a $100+ price tag. My copy will be here on Tuesday. Gotta finish Ryu ga Gotoku 5 first, though.

Lucretius · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:37:12 PM »

Preordered a copy for me and a copy for the bf.

archnemesis · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:40:24 PM »

I'm getting it in a few weeks since I ordered it from the UK and it got delayed.

Momo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2013, 03:17:01 PM »

Yeah, I've been looking forward to this for ages

Lucretius · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2013, 03:19:37 PM »

Too bad we'll never get an English version of the original DS game.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2013, 04:24:37 PM »

Sounds like Namco is going to have some Wizard's Edition (NA) copies available tomorrow at their website.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2013, 05:03:39 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 16, 2013, 04:24:37 PM

Sounds like Namco is going to have some Wizard's Edition (NA) copies available tomorrow at their website.

I'm glad I don't have any money right now, because if I did, I'd probably do something stupid like buy that.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2013, 05:25:57 PM »

is it out this week?

demi · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2013, 05:29:48 PM »

The Sceneman · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2013, 05:40:51 PM »

Studio Ghibli

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:25:13 PM »

I'll probably get it when it's cheap since there are few jrpgs to play. Still think it looks lame and the demo wasn't very good. Plus eww Level 5.

Lucretius · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2013, 07:10:30 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 16, 2013, 04:24:37 PM

Sounds like Namco is going to have some Wizard's Edition (NA) copies available tomorrow at their website.

Where did you read this? I'd like to get it as a gift for my boyfriend.

chronovore · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2013, 07:59:08 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on January 16, 2013, 05:40:51 PM

Studio Ghibli

shut your whore mouf.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2013, 08:18:06 PM »

Lol, game does look sweet and will defo play it

(if it was on Xbox)

demi · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2013, 08:34:38 PM »

The joy of playing on PS3 is knowing you dont have to give a fuck about trophies

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2013, 08:47:06 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on January 16, 2013, 05:03:39 PM

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 16, 2013, 04:24:37 PM
Sounds like Namco is going to have some Wizard's Edition (NA) copies available tomorrow at their website.

I'm glad I don't have any money right now, because if I did, I'd probably do something stupid like buy that.

I was tempted to cancel my preorder and do this, but then I remembered it's a bunch of dumb shit that I. DO. NOT. NEED.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2013, 10:06:42 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 16, 2013, 08:34:38 PM

The joy of playing on PS3 is knowing you dont have to give a fuck about trophies

Yeah that did make Valkyria Chronicles pretty good, no FAQ wrangling cos I didn't give a shit (and the game doesn't even have trophies anyway)

hampster · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2013, 12:15:47 AM »

I'll be getting it but maybe not for a few weeks :'(

Momo · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:59:19 AM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on January 16, 2013, 05:40:51 PM

Studio Ghibli

Kill this man

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:39:30 AM »

buying dis shit cause imma Level 5 fan.

dey shit is tight, yo.

and, Hisashi doing video game music? Sign me the fuck up.

hampster · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:10:12 PM »

Reviews are out

Quote from: Nirolak;46553617

Reviews:

GamesMaster: 95
IGN: 9.4
Mutliplayer.it: 9.3
GamePro.de: 93
Eurogamer: 9
VideoGamer: 9
Strategy Informer: 9
OPM UK: 9
OPM Benelux: 87
Edge: 8
Metro: 8
games(tm): 8
Game Informer: 7

Every time I see video of someone exploring the world map I get even more excited. I really do miss world maps in my games. Stuff to scale just isn't the same $:-\$

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:25:10 PM »

wau hi scores

Huff · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:29:47 PM »

I've had it preordered for a while, not sure when I'll get around to playing it

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:53:35 PM »

The Edge and Eurogamer scores are pretty surprising. I figure they'd rip it apart.

tiesto · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:56:13 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 17, 2013, 02:53:35 PM

The Edge and Eurogamer scores are pretty surprising. I figure they'd rip it apart.

Edge seems to like Japanese RPGs better than western ones, surprisingly enough. I mean Witcher 1 got a 5 and Witcher 2 got a 6 for gods sakes (should definitely be higher!)

demi · « **Reply #30 on:** January 18, 2013, 02:20:29 PM »

PreOrdered at GameStop today. Figured I might as well, and you get that steel book. Not that it's important. Cause it is.

Lucretius · « **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2013, 07:33:26 PM »

Ordered the steelbook edition from Gamestop for me.
Ordered Wizard Edition for the boyfriend for his birthday.

Damian79 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2013, 10:48:11 PM »

So what is so good about this game? Will i hate it?

Damian79 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2013, 10:52:03 PM »

NVM. Ill give it a shot.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #34 on:** January 19, 2013, 12:51:18 AM »

Quote from: demi on January 18, 2013, 02:20:29 PM

PreOrdered at GameStop today. Figured I might as well, and you get that steel book. Not that it's important. Cause it is.

Send me your steel book!

Got my wizard edition for the missus ordered back in july. Guide should get here before the game on tuesday. Looks like it might be a good game.

Third · « **Reply #35 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:03:39 AM »

Definitely getting this after having read some of the reviews.

Sounds interesting, and the japafag inside me is thirsting for another 50+ hour rpg grind fest.

cool breeze · « **Reply #36 on:** January 20, 2013, 01:52:20 PM »

All the impressions/reviews for this are very positive. I thought people were cold on this back when it came out in Japan? or was that the DS version?

Third · « **Reply #37 on:** January 20, 2013, 02:50:47 PM »

Quote from: fryinghigh on January 20, 2013, 01:52:20 PM

All the impressions/reviews for this are very positive. I thought people were cold on this back when it came out in Japan? or was that the DS version?

The DS version, which is a different game. The Ps3 game seems to have great user reviews in Japan. But the game bombed anyway.

AND READ THIS

Quote

Beware of this save-destroying bug in Ni no Kuni

Ni no Kuni has a rather inconvenient bug. At around 45 minutes into the game, players will encounter a wand quest. If you save/restore at the start of the quest, your file will be destroyed.

This isn’t an isolated bug, unfortunately. There are a few reports surfacing from press members with early copies noting the same problem. Hopefully Namco Bandai will issue a fix!

Ni no Kuni launches in North America this Tuesday. Be sure to keep this information in mind while playing.

demi · « **Reply #38 on:** January 20, 2013, 02:51:56 PM »

what does it mean save/restore? and what triggers it? do i just avoid that quest?

Third · « **Reply #39 on:** January 20, 2013, 02:57:14 PM »

It's a bit vague.

https://twitter.com/Yousif_Alshaker/status/291527235020677120

I think that saving the game during the start of that quest, and then reloading that save state (after you die or quit the game) will give you the bug...

All I know is that I'm going to use different saves once that quest pop ups. Just in case.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #40 on:** January 20, 2013, 03:01:44 PM »

At least it's only 45 minutes in.

chronovore · « **Reply #41 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:47:57 PM »

Bandai quality in full effect.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #42 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:11:33 PM »

: this game looks cute

demi · « **Reply #43 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:30:58 PM »

is it tuesday yet

Third · « **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:14:39 PM »

Is it february yet -_-
Stupid pal delay...

Anyway...
I read about the bugged wand quest and it's nothing to worry about. It's a main quest in the beginning and it only last a minute or two.

Just don't save at the beginning of the quest, follow the short objective and you're fine

demi · « **Reply #45 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:27:17 PM »

WHAT UP BITCHES, JUST ENJOYING THE LATEST EXCLUSIVE FOR THE PLAYSTATION FAMILY

tiesto · « **Reply #46 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:41:49 PM »

Fuck I hope shipping is fast with this one... really dying to play it.

Lucretius · « **Reply #47 on:** January 22, 2013, 07:24:46 PM »

trying to plow through the end of Xenoblade before starting this.

demi · « **Reply #48 on:** January 22, 2013, 07:26:18 PM »

They pretty much get straight to the point in the intro, almost parody-like. Also that wand quest bug is also at the intro. Why you would save at this point is curious, but I suppose a bug is a bug.

Drippy likes to call your character a stupid fuck as well.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #49 on:** January 22, 2013, 07:31:56 PM »

how waifu is this game demi

demi · « **Reply #50 on:** January 22, 2013, 07:40:29 PM »

I havent seen any waifu. Some innocent child like magic though

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #51 on:** January 22, 2013, 08:31:56 PM »

this game looks rad too bad its prob 100 hours

Trent Dole · « **Reply #52 on:** January 22, 2013, 09:34:27 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 22, 2013, 07:40:29 PM

I havent seen any waifu. Some innocent child like magic though

Wouldn't be a Studio Ghibli joint without it!

hampster · « **Reply #53 on:** January 22, 2013, 10:13:00 PM »

The world map

demi · « **Reply #54 on:** January 22, 2013, 11:14:13 PM »

this game tickles my pussy so good. dat Dragon Quest 8 world map

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #55 on:** January 23, 2013, 12:06:33 AM »

Got my copy today, gonna play in a bit.

ManaByte · « **Reply #56 on:** January 23, 2013, 08:10:00 AM »

Would have bought one of the six copies my local Gamestop had, but they said they couldn't sell me a copy without buying the $40 guide with it. I want the game, but not enough to pay $100 for it.

Ordering it off Amazon and just waiting for it now.

demi · « **Reply #57 on:** January 23, 2013, 08:42:38 AM »

Should have told them to fuck off, then. You must have a magical GameStop that doesn't follow the rules. My store didnt even make a peep while I was fondling the guide while he was fetching my pre-order.

Lucretius · « **Reply #58 on:** January 23, 2013, 09:01:19 AM »

I think the steelbook that comes with the GameStop preorder looks far worse than the regular cover art

demi · « **Reply #59 on:** January 23, 2013, 09:08:44 AM »

Sell it, it goes for $50+ on eBay right now

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Author Topic: Ni no Kuni (Read 8737 times)