3D Dot Game Heroes [Archive]

Aaarg

Sep 22nd, 2009, 07:42 PM

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We're pre-ordering an import copy of this game. It comes out in Japan in November, and it comes out in this house whenever our package arrives after that.

Fathom Zero

Sep 23rd, 2009, 09:32 AM

EXCITED EXCITED EXCITED EXCITED EXCITEMENT

I LIKE THIS

Sam

Sep 23rd, 2009, 02:30 PM

Holy shit, that looks like Legos and Zelda had a baby.

Aaarg

Sep 23rd, 2009, 06:46 PM

And that baby's name was "Excitement," FZ's got the right idea.

Basically I've realized this afternoon that I have to forget about this game or it'll drive me crazy. It's taken care of. I need to forget about it until it shows up here and we play the fuck out of it.

Nick

Sep 24th, 2009, 10:56 PM

3D-2D games

Fathom Zero

Oct 1st, 2009, 10:49 AM

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darkvare

Oct 1st, 2009, 11:38 AM

is this like a game maker cause if it its i want it even more

Fathom Zero

Oct 1st, 2009, 11:41 AM

As far as I know, it's a game.

Phoenix Gamma

Oct 1st, 2009, 12:00 PM

Finally! PS3's graphics put to the test!

But seriously, the shading and effects look great.

Aaarg

Oct 1st, 2009, 10:14 PM

Yeah, it's a game.

And I can't wait until it's in my grubby little hands.

We just bought Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Aaarg

Nov 13th, 2009, 12:47 PM

We got it yesterday.

Fuckin' fuuuuuuuun. It's just like playing a new Link to the Past again. And it's just as "you're on your own" as the original Zelda because it's in Japanese (also it's designed that way).

Fathom Zero

Nov 13th, 2009, 01:04 PM

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I have to wait for the localization, then.

Aaarg

Nov 13th, 2009, 01:32 PM

It may be some time, if at all. Apparently the first-day sales weren't so good, which is weird.

I think the majority of gamers dismiss it as a gimmicky Zelda rip-off.

And yeah it definitely takes a lot from the 2D Zelda games as well as other old games, but as far as I'm concerned: those games were fun.

darkvare

Nov 13th, 2009, 05:17 PM

when does it comes out in the us i just got a ps3 so is now in my radar

Sam

Nov 13th, 2009, 05:29 PM

IT MIGHT NOT EVER COME OUT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND THE FIRST DAY SALES WERE TERRIBLE

darkvare

Nov 13th, 2009, 05:42 PM

i don't care if sales suck i want the effing game

Fathom Zero

Nov 13th, 2009, 06:05 PM

You can still import it, which I may have to do. Eh.

Sam

Nov 13th, 2009, 06:05 PM

YOU CAN'T HAVE IT

Fathom Zero

Nov 13th, 2009, 06:52 PM

DUCK YOU IT'S MINE

Nick

Nov 14th, 2009, 05:56 AM

Someone is making Nintendo games for the PS3.

Aaarg

Nov 14th, 2009, 07:46 AM

No, they're making PS3 games for the PS3.

It's "definitely" coming to the states, according to the developers, but they haven't gotten a US publisher or anything, so it may be some time.

Importing it is possible but there is a bit of dialogue and things that wouldn't be possible to figure out without help from a guide (none exist currently but some specific details are explained on the GameFAQs message board). For example: to get the fourth spell, you have to talk to an NPC in an inn, hit her three times, talk to her again, hit her again, and then talk to her.

There are lots of random people who give you yes/no questions that we haven't figured out what for yet (usually arrow upgrades, etc.).

The guy I live with knows some Japanese, so that helps, but most of the menus and such can be figured out by trial/error, if you're into that. It may be worth waiting for the local release, though. There are multiple towns with multiple people in each, and lots of little secret caves.

Essentially it's like playing a new version of an old game--like a re-done version of Link to the Past--like a LttP ROMhack--WITH ASH FROM EVIL DEAD.

(actually the loading screens in the game are based on old video game covers and such ( http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2009/10/3d_dot_game_heroes_loading_scr.php ), and one of them is totally Ash)

Aaarg

Nov 17th, 2009, 07:03 PM

It's coming to the US in May of 2010, which isn't really too far away. The MSRP will be $39.99, so it's coming out of the gates cheaper than most games.

I'd keep it in mind if I were any of you!

Dimnos

Nov 17th, 2009, 08:19 PM

http://www.destructoid.com/atlus-publishing-3d-dot-game-heroes-on-may-11-2010--155350.phtml

Pentegarn

Nov 20th, 2009, 08:43 AM

It is rather shameless in it's 'borrowing' of all things Zelda.

Still, I would play it

Dr. Boogie

Nov 20th, 2009, 01:38 PM

It's a top-down scroller with a medieval setting. Not a lot of room there to squeeze around Zelda. Besides, I think parody was what they were shooting for.

I always thought the character design was more reminiscent of Dragon Warrior.

Aaarg

Nov 20th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Yeah, it has a lot of reference to DW/DQ games, but I've never played any for more than an hour so I wouldn't have picked up on those.

It's really an "homage" to classic gaming, and specifically seems to focus on early Zelda and Dragon Warrior games.

(You can design your own characters, too)