Upcoming games that deserve a look

PSP

Ys Seven    8/17

Valkyria chronicles 2     8/31

Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman (Zettai Hero Kaizou Keikaku)    Fall 2010

Phantasy Star Portable 2    9/28

Cladun: This is a RPG (Classic Dungeon)     9/7

God Eater Burst    2/28

Knights in the Nightmare   10/19

Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together    (Not much info yet)




DS

Etrian Odyssey 3    9/21

More holes in the collection filled

For sometime I have been after the sublime Soldier Blade. Given the retarded price direction the market for US titles have taken the last year or so, I bit the bullet and nabed the PCE version. Outrun has a great port on the PCE, and also a worthy addition to anyones collection.

Just some random nabs I've been after.

My current distraction

Just released on Sunday July 11th, Dragon quest IX stormed US stores.  It is the main series first release on a portable system.  Nintendo is the US which are also pushing the game thru 2 funny (IMO) commercials starring Seth Green.










Gameplay is still turn based, and plays as expected.  Changing things up multiplayer, and designing characters are thrown into the mix.  You also see enemies on the area maps, no more random battles.  You get to participate in various quests during the game (though most aren't necessary).  While only 8 hours in so far, the game seems kind of easy, but still has the DQ charm fully intact.






More impressions to come as I get farther into what is so far a quality game.

A new PC Engine plan of attack (or at least an attempt) ;)

I have developed a gaming affliction thru the years... CHAIN GAMING! I never had this problem when I was younger. Maybe it's because I had less $ to get new games, or the fact that my game library as a kid was rather meager. This has lead me to play a game for a bit, get bored/stuck...and move on to a new game. This is especially bad when it come to an rpg (Tengai Makyō II: Manjimaru I'm def looking at you). After awhile I comeback to said game, and have completely forgot where I am/where to go/what to do next...and yet another restart.


NOW I am trying a new tactic to try and break myself of the bane of my gaming existence. I have now pulled out 4 PC Engine games, and WILL NOT pull out anymore to play until they are beat 9barring testing new games I receive). As sad as this sounds, I'm hoping this will kill the chain gamer in me.


To start this experiment off these are the chosen games:

Wish me Luck :)

Falcom rumors of goodness US bound FOUNDED!!

XSEED bringing over Falcom games!!   (courtesy of RPGamer)

Starting in late summer XSEED will be bringing over a number of Falcom's game library that has been rumored for months, and clamored for by fans.  The first will be Ys Seven in late summer followed by Ys: The Oath in Felghana before years end.  The most interesting, and ambitious game planned is the Sora no Kiseki trilogy.  Considered modern classics by many fans, and are all extremely large games ( the second game is the first (and only ?) psp game to come on 2 UMD's with extremely large scripts to translate.

Hopefully these games are heavily marketed, and sell well.  Falcom has a very solid, and rabid fanbase, but many previous attempts to bring their games over have fallen flat.  Shoddy translation jobs, poor porting ( abysmal load times, etc.), and very little to no marketing have not done much to help these titles out.  XSEED  seems to be ready to do these games justice, so there is hope.

Today was a VERY good day :)

I have been on much more of a game bender lately, but a shopping run today changed that.

Nostalgia arrived (FINALLY) from a contest on RPGFan.com, Legend of Kage 2 was a paltry $6 shipped.  The dvd's are all from Best Buy, all for $10 each, sweet sweet reduced prices FTW.  Looks like movie time galore soon. :)

One of the BEST PC Engine games ever

Son Son II

Capcom/NEC Avenue really hit on out of the park with Son Son II. This little 2 meg bruiser is quality from the first minute you fire it up.  Based on the chinese legend of the Journey West/monkey king. Seven levels of supreme platforming goodness await you.  You gain $ (the ubiquitous Capcom zenny) by collectiing fruit which you use for items, weapons, and magic.  Hidden secrets abound throughout the first-rate designed levels, capped off by cool end level bosses.

 

  

 

Another colorful game with excellent control, and good challenge.  Music is quality,and fits the  game quite well.  Luckily this classic can also be nabbed for a reasonable price.  There is also a translated rom out there (though hardly necessary).  Out of my 300+  PCE/TG games this is a solid top 5 game, and possibly my #1 Huey of all time.