May 2007 - PS2 RPG craziness

Sean · 03-24-2007, 11:36 PM

May is absolutely nuts. There are now 4 big RPGs slated for it.

IGN: .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce

.hack//G.U. Volume 2: Reminisce was just officially dated for 5/8/2007 - something I didn't expect. Out of the four being released in May I'm definitely looking forward to this one the most.

IGN: Atelier Iris 3 ~Grand Fantasm~

Atelier Iris 3 ~Grand Fantasm~ - More goodness from Gust on 05/15/07. Actually, I'm probably just as excited for this as I am for GU V2. Gust is proving to be a fantastic developer. Atelier Iris 2 and Ar tonelico are awesome games.

IGN: Odin Sphere

Odin Sphere is set for 05/25/07. It's another Atlus published game, though developed by Vanillaware. It looks like it should be a pretty good 2D Action-RPG.

IGN: Dawn of Mana

And finally we have Dawn of Mana set for 05/22/07. Unfortunately, this game may only be big in name alone. From all accounts of people on this board playing the Japanese version - the game sucks ass and Square fucked up. But hey, we can pray they make some major changes for the US version.

Darus Grey · 03-25-2007, 12:10 AM

I didn't even realize AT3 was being made! guess I lose my fan badge.

I'm pumped!

Cybsled · 03-25-2007, 12:20 AM

All the Mana games that havent been directly related to Secret have sucked ass, so it's no surprise!

Cuppycake · 03-25-2007, 03:14 AM

Nice, I need me some new console RPG's...bout time. Thanks for the heads up Sean, you little devil you.

Zehn - Vhex · 03-26-2007, 12:03 AM

It's hard to nail exactly what made Secret of Mana so awesome. I think it was just the 'Woah...this is new!' appeal honestly. I've tried replaying it a couple times and I usually get bored half-way through. That and it was far more fun playing it 2-player with a buddy. Not nearly enough 2-player RPG's as far as I'm concerned.

SPLIT SCREEN mind you. Fuck Microsoft and multiplayer online only modes.

Vinen · 03-26-2007, 05:58 AM

Heh, I noticed this also a few days ago... was like whoa May is going to own and suck at the same time... I wish these games could get released over a spread of dates and not in chunks :|

Angerz · 03-26-2007, 06:40 AM

Finally a release date for .Hack//GU v2

Juvarisx · 03-26-2007, 07:01 AM

Have not played a good "Mana" game since Secret of Mana on SNES

Krauz · 03-26-2007, 07:21 AM

i'd wager you havent played a good one because everything but final fantasy and kingdom hearts seem to be second tier to square now.

where are you gameplay successor to chrono trigger, i'm in dire need of dual techs.

anyway, odin sphere looks somewhat interesting due to how fucking odd it looks.

Needless · 03-26-2007, 04:01 PM

can't wait till .hack
so glad that shit about being mid summer release is out the door.

Zarcath · 03-26-2007, 05:30 PM

I thought AT2 was boring as fuck.

Mazuli · 03-26-2007, 06:44 PM

.hack/gu or whatever the fuck it is called is one of the worst games I've ever played. I got it because everyone on these forums were raving over how great it was. After a few nauseating hours I finally just said fuck it and trashed that piece of shit. Sorry to all the fanboys but I'm gonna have to agree with the professional reviews for that game.

Soygen · 03-26-2007, 07:15 PM

Is there a way to catch up on the .hack storyline so I can just pick up the G.U. games and know what is going on?

I'm really digging Odin Sphere's looks, but none of the IGN shots show any gameplay. It's just all "talking" scenes. Maybe Gamespot has some different pics.

Sean · 03-26-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazuli

.hack/gu or whatever the fuck it is called is one of the worst games I've ever played. I got it because everyone on these forums were raving over how great it was. After a few nauseating hours I finally just said fuck it and trashed that piece of shit. Sorry to all the fanboys but I'm gonna have to agree with the professional reviews for that game.

GameStats: .hack//G.U. Vol. 1: Rebirth Articles Except the "professional reviews" didn't call it shit. Most posted a favorable review and Gamespot is retarded as always.

But hey, to each their own - you don't like it, great. Most people here who picked up Volume 1 did like it however.

Anyways...

Soygen - you can pretty much jump into GU without reading, playing, or watching any of the other .hack stuff. It stands on its own pretty well. Though I would recommend downloading and watching the .hack//ROOTS anime - it's a direct prequel to GU and has a ton of story related to GU (and it'll make Haseo's demeanor make a lot more sense).

You can also look through .hack//Wiki - .hack//Wiki - a Wikia wiki for the series that are prior to GU.

Mirelle · 03-31-2007, 07:47 AM

how does Atelier Iris series compare to Ar Tonelico. Because I loved AT but never played any of the AI games

03-24-2007, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,155 +17 Internets	May 2007 - PS2 RPG craziness May is absolutely nuts. There are now 4 big RPGs slated for it. IGN: .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce .hack//G.U. Volume 2: Reminisce was just officially dated for 5/8/2007 - something I didn't expect. Out of the four being released in May I'm definitely looking forward to this one the most. IGN: Atelier Iris 3 ~Grand Fantasm~ Atelier Iris 3 ~Grand Fantasm~ - More goodness from Gust on 05/15/07. Actually, I'm probably just as excited for this as I am for GU V2. Gust is proving to be a fantastic developer. Atelier Iris 2 and Ar tonelico are awesome games. IGN: Odin Sphere Odin Sphere is set for 05/25/07. It's another Atlus published game, though developed by Vanillaware. It looks like it should be a pretty good 2D Action-RPG. IGN: Dawn of Mana And finally we have Dawn of Mana set for 05/22/07. Unfortunately, this game may only be big in name alone. From all accounts of people on this board playing the Japanese version - the game sucks ass and Square fucked up. But hey, we can pray they make some major changes for the US version. __________________ Last edited by Sean : 03-24-2007 at 11:40 PM.

03-25-2007, 12:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,266 +14 Internets	All the Mana games that havent been directly related to Secret have sucked ass, so it's no surprise! __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

03-25-2007, 03:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cuppycake Plugged In Like Neo Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,082	Nice, I need me some new console RPG's...bout time. Thanks for the heads up Sean, you little devil you. __________________ Metaplace - Nothing I say here represents my employer, legalblahdiddyblah.

03-26-2007, 05:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vinen A Cat is Fine Too Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Not in fucking Acton, MA anymore! Posts: 2,888	Heh, I noticed this also a few days ago... was like whoa May is going to own and suck at the same time... I wish these games could get released over a spread of dates and not in chunks :\| __________________ Vinna, Feral Druid, Stormrage Server Len, Disciple of Khaine, Averheim Server Hope is not a strategy

03-26-2007, 05:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zarcath Read Farmer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 5,217 +19 Internets	I thought AT2 was boring as fuck. __________________

03-25-2007, 12:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Darus Grey I can dance if I want to Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,268	I didn't even realize AT3 was being made! guess I lose my fan badge. I'm pumped!

03-26-2007, 12:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zehn - Vhex Lord of the Dance Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,452 +61 Internets	It's hard to nail exactly what made Secret of Mana so awesome. I think it was just the 'Woah...this is new!' appeal honestly. I've tried replaying it a couple times and I usually get bored half-way through. That and it was far more fun playing it 2-player with a buddy. Not nearly enough 2-player RPG's as far as I'm concerned. SPLIT SCREEN mind you. Fuck Microsoft and multiplayer online only modes.

03-26-2007, 06:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Angerz Rock and Roll Gangster Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,791 -3 Internets	Finally a release date for .Hack//GU v2

03-26-2007, 07:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Juvarisx Serious Business Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 202 +0 Internets	Have not played a good "Mana" game since Secret of Mana on SNES

03-26-2007, 07:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Krauz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 314 +0 Internets	i'd wager you havent played a good one because everything but final fantasy and kingdom hearts seem to be second tier to square now. where are you gameplay successor to chrono trigger, i'm in dire need of dual techs. anyway, odin sphere looks somewhat interesting due to how fucking odd it looks.

03-26-2007, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Needless loves internets! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,431 +13 Internets	can't wait till .hack so glad that shit about being mid summer release is out the door.

03-26-2007, 06:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mazuli Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 644 +0 Internets	.hack/gu or whatever the fuck it is called is one of the worst games I've ever played. I got it because everyone on these forums were raving over how great it was. After a few nauseating hours I finally just said fuck it and trashed that piece of shit. Sorry to all the fanboys but I'm gonna have to agree with the professional reviews for that game.

03-26-2007, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Soygen 100% Pure Soy Monk Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 6,240 +23 Internets	Is there a way to catch up on the .hack storyline so I can just pick up the G.U. games and know what is going on? I'm really digging Odin Sphere's looks, but none of the IGN shots show any gameplay. It's just all "talking" scenes. Maybe Gamespot has some different pics.

03-31-2007, 07:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mirelle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 54 +0 Internets	how does Atelier Iris series compare to Ar Tonelico. Because I loved AT but never played any of the AI games

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