Nier:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listin ... ition=used
Valkyria Chronicles:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sega-Valkyria-C ... 135&sr=1-2
Alpha Protocol:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sega-Alpha-Prot ... 244&sr=1-1
Henry Spencer wrote:Nier:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listin ... ition=used
Valkyria Chronicles:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sega-Valkyria-C ... 135&sr=1-2
Alpha Protocol:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sega-Alpha-Prot ... 244&sr=1-1
Dorian wrote:I'm almost done with Y3. I miss only one trophy and I didn't get it yet only because I lost my system data and had to start all over again, lol.
I had a blast with it, but it wasn't the blast of my life, sadly. The Yakuza/RGG series is way beyond Shenmue as far as storytelling and characterization are concerned. Seriously, it makes Shenmue look like a totally amateurish stuff when it comes to those aspects. Unfortunately, even on PS3, the Yakuza games play far less excitingly than Shenmue. The mechanics found in Shenmue are rock-solid to this day, whereas the Yakuza games' mechanics are sloppy as hell, unpolished, uninspired and - to quote that stupid DmC reboot - generally nauseating. I already invested a lot of my time in Y4 and I know that it improves on the Y3 gameplay formula in a great deal, but it's still not up to the challenge of surpassing Shenmue. Not even close. It's also a fact that Shenmue's OST is a true masterpiece while the Yakuza OSTs vary from average to good.
In a nutshell, I have these strange feels towards the Yakuza series... In one way, it's way better than Shenmue ever was, but in many other ways it's far worse, kinda like its poor cousin.
One way or another, it's amazing to have Kazzy and the funky bunch.
ShOzO MiZuKi wrote:First off, good to see you again Dorian.
now, its funny you mention Y3 I have been playing it all morning. Almost ready for. The game is fun, but in comparison to Shenmue it is much less detailed. Lacks a little bit of the magic and soul of Shenmue, yet delivers a great experience. A game that deals with saving an orphanage is pretty unique to me. I however could not imagine playing the game all day non-stop as it gets boring after a few hours, so I generally take a break for a few days.
Dorian wrote:ShOzO MiZuKi wrote:First off, good to see you again Dorian.
now, its funny you mention Y3 I have been playing it all morning. Almost ready for. The game is fun, but in comparison to Shenmue it is much less detailed. Lacks a little bit of the magic and soul of Shenmue, yet delivers a great experience. A game that deals with saving an orphanage is pretty unique to me. I however could not imagine playing the game all day non-stop as it gets boring after a few hours, so I generally take a break for a few days.
You're the second person I know to speak of these 'details'. Not saying that I don't agree, but I wouldn't put it that way. I think it's more about the lack of polish. Something about the Yakuza games being slovenly outside of the fully voiced story cut-scenes. It's really annoying if you're a Shenmue fan, but at the same time it's annoying to go back to Shenmue's amateurish writing and direction after playing through the Yakuza series.
ShOzO MiZuKi wrote:I'm more referring to the ability to physically pick up items and look at them, going into nearly every shop or room. Again it may be the realism that Shenmue has. In terms of fighting, the flames and ability to just tap square of triangle while only having mostly generic moves in the Yakuza battles puts the detail to realism a bit lower than Shenmue to me.
OL wrote: I think "unplayable" is a pretty harsh exaggeration. If any Yakuza game is nigh-unplayable, then so are Final Fight and Streets of Rage. Punch, kick, throw. The Heat actions certainly bring it to greater life, of course, but without them I'd just call it "nothing amazing" myself. It'd play just fine, it just wouldn't be as fun or interesting as stomping their faces or shoving a rolled magazine up their asses.
The lineup currently includes just Yakuza 5 (PS3), Yakuza 1&2 HD Edition (PS3) and Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSV, iOS, Android, PC). For partner companies, Sega will be showing FIFA 13 (PS3, X360, PSV, PSP), Medal of Honor War Fighter (PS3, X360, PC) and Need for Speed Most Wanted (PS3, X360, PSV, PC).
OL wrote: I think "unplayable" is a pretty harsh exaggeration. If any Yakuza game is nigh-unplayable, then so are Final Fight and Streets of Rage. Punch, kick, throw. The Heat actions certainly bring it to greater life, of course, but without them I'd just call it "nothing amazing" myself. It'd play just fine, it just wouldn't be as fun or interesting as stomping their faces or shoving a rolled magazine up their asses.
Agreed on the ability to pick things up though. It's a fun little gimmick, but it doesn't define how detailed something is. I don't want to say one has the advantage over the other necessarily, but the two series are at least on par with eachother in the detail department.
Dorian wrote:^In other words, everything is going according to the plan.
When I look at those screens, I don't see an entirely new engine, sadly. It's noticeably prettier than Y3-4, though.
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