Pier Solar, the new Genesis RPG can now be pre-ordered!

[Eric83]

I may put mine for 2K Monies!

On a serious note, those who have received it, how was the packaging? I'm referring to that used to package and ship the game. Was it shipped in a box? Knowing China, it has to be bubble wrap, because at least Deal Extreme has a box phobia.:p

Watch one of the unboxings on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyocQnonHDo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9urnUf7kHco

The game is packaged inside a plastic blister pack. I guess they consider that to be the shipping container.
The plastic blister pack is reinforced with cardboard around it.
And finally, yes, all that is then put inside a bubble wrapped envelope.


But I got mine today and it was fine.

[Nico87]

How do you identify if you got the posterity version or not? I can't find my damn letter. It does have a page or two about posterity in the manual though, and a certificate that says copy 212/800. I don't really care what version I have, I'm perfectly happy with it either way, but it would be cool to find out.

[megasdkirby]

The game is packaged inside a plastic blister pack. I guess they consider that to be the shipping container.
The plastic blister pack is reinforced with cardboard around it.
And finally, yes, all that is then put inside a bubble wrapped envelope.


But I got mine today and it was fine.

Thanks for the links. Very professional looking, so I can't wait to get it!

Still, makes me wonder if the good Chinese folk have a phobia or something against using cardboard boxes as shipping containers...sigh...

[Hwj_Chim]

I got mine today :-D
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q197/hwj_chim/2011-01-0808-10-50558.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q197/hwj_chim/2011-01-0808-16-16113.jpg

[Eric83]

How do you identify if you got the posterity version or not? I can't find my damn letter. It does have a page or two about posterity in the manual though, and a certificate that says copy 212/800. I don't really care what version I have, I'm perfectly happy with it either way, but it would be cool to find out.

For the posterity you paid extra to have your name put into the game, other than that it's not really much different. But a few things are different.

Did the plastic case have a sticker of a frog on it? Did you get that extra magazine with the asian man wearing glasses on the cover? The posterity edition has has those things, the classic version doesn't.

[rolenta]

Ordered: September 2, 2008

Received: TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Simply Dave]

Received mine today in Maryland. Yay!

[chrisbid]

mine arrived today in ohio

285/800

[Polygon]

I'm not a fan of RPGs but I must say that this is bad ass!

[Jimmy Yakapucci]

Received mine today in Maryland. Yay!

Well, I did not receive mine in Maryland today. I was hoping that I might after seeing people in PA and DE get theirs. Oh well, there is always Monday.

JY

[Lanzo]

Nothing here in Ohio again. I going to cry soon.

[Wraith Storm]

Oh! The torture!

Here in Oklahoma I "kind of" got mine. My slip for pickup was in the mailbox! By the time I got it however the PO was closed because its Saturday!!! :grrr:

It's gonna feel like a loooooonnng time till Monday, but at least I know its here so I can get up early and check it out before work. I can't wait to play it!

[segagamer]

Oh! The torture!

Here in Oklahoma I "kind of" got mine. My slip for pickup was in the mailbox! By the time I got it however the PO was closed because its Saturday!!! :grrr:

It's gonna feel like a loooooonnng time till Monday, but at least I know its here so I can get up early and check it out before work. I can't wait to play it!

I'm located in IL and also have my pickup slip in the mailbox today. I will have to stop by the post office first thing Monday morning to pick it up.

[Wraith Storm]

@ segagamer - Yeah just knowing that its here but I can't pick it up yet makes the wait that much harder!

Some of you might have seen this and those of you who have already received your copy of the game may not care, but nonetheless I thought that it was cool to see and hear.

There is nothing like a good sounding "chip tune" sound track. Conversely there is nothing like a well composed CD soundtrack. This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dudBuSkj_QY&feature=related)video on Youtube loads to the Pier Solar title screen and plays the FM sound track and then loads again with the CD soundtrack. Both of them sound absolutely excellent and really show how each has something different to offer.

[megasdkirby]

Awesome, simply awesome!

It makes me wonder why Sega never did something similar to their games. They could have easily offered a CD with their games to "upgrade" the carts and give the Sega CD a more widespread use.

[yuleeyahoo]

*sigh*

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/arbycub/Animation/bd46.jpg

[MachineGex]

The packaging looks amazing! I am gonna have to stay at home tomorrow and wait on the mail again. I will be pissed if I miss the postman cuz my PO is 20 miles away.

Well done WaterMelon !!!

[Lanzo]

The packaging looks amazing! I am gonna have to stay at home tomorrow and wait on the mail again. I will be pissed if I miss the postman cuz my PO is 20 miles away.

Well done WaterMelon !!!

Oh man, you have it bad. I have two Post offices within 3 miles of me. But yeah I work during delivery times so whenever my slip comes I'll have to wait a whole day.

[dao2]

Well, I did not receive mine in Maryland today. I was hoping that I might after seeing people in PA and DE get theirs. Oh well, there is always Monday.

JY

maryland here as well and haven't received ;p still confident it'll come though

[VACRMH]

Another Marylander with no copy yet, but I remember reading on the forums that someone one street away from another got his copy while the other person was still waiting.

But I'm still excited to know that the game has made it to my state :D

I'm hoping that today is the day, and praying that they didn't leave a note on my door that's been blown away with all this wind lately.

[sheath]

I just read about "surprises in the future" from Fonzie in the Pier Solar forums. So I ordered the reprinted edition.

Thanks to whoever posted the audio comparison, I think I'll enjoy the cart music just fine.

[Cloud121]

@ segagamer - Yeah just knowing that its here but I can't pick it up yet makes the wait that much harder!

Some of you might have seen this and those of you who have already received your copy of the game may not care, but nonetheless I thought that it was cool to see and hear.

There is nothing like a good sounding "chip tune" sound track. Conversely there is nothing like a well composed CD soundtrack. This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dudBuSkj_QY&feature=related)video on Youtube loads to the Pier Solar title screen and plays the FM sound track and then loads again with the CD soundtrack. Both of them sound absolutely excellent and really show how each has something different to offer.
All I have to say is.... WOW! My CDX is in pretty crappy cosmetic condition (but hey, at least I got it free), and I don't like using it very much. I was afraid I'd be missing out by just playing it on my original MegaDrive from 1990. Looks like I won't!

Off-topic: Wraith Storm, what is your signature from? A movie? A game?

[calistarwind]

Received my copy today and I'm quite happy. Had to wait over the weekend because my mail carrier just left the slip and never knocked. I saw him come up to the door and leave.

[DDCecil]

Got mine today! A nice day late B-day gift! Time to dust off the Genesis!

[substantial_snake]

I just found out on the Pier Solar forums that they are releasing the Sega CD Enhanced Disc as a download. Its pretty cool that you would release this. :)

I was pretty bummed that I would miss out on this feature since I didn't know about the game in time to oder the special addition. If anyone is interested check out the link below.

http://www.piersolar.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1541

[maxlords]

FINALLY got mine today. I am a tiny bit disappointed....was under the impression that the posterity edition would be fairly significantly different from the regular one for extras. But I'm NOT disappointed with the game or packaging or anything else! :)

Thanks Watermelon!

[megasdkirby]

Can't wait to get mine. I thought it would arrive today, but it seems that this PR holiday influenced the Postal Service as well.

Oh well, maybe tomorrow! :)

[digitalpress]

Got mine today. Looking forward to blocking a few days out to dedicate to the game, it looks great!

[Melf]

Can't wait to get mine. I thought it would arrive today, but it seems that this PR holiday influenced the Postal Service as well.

Oh well, maybe tomorrow! :)

The mail didn't run today? Ugh. Which of us will get if first? Probably you, since I'm farther away from the SJ center.

[MachineGex]

Got mine a few hours ago and have been playing it since. So far, it is a great game. Very easy to get into. My 7 year old son made a fort(cave) and was watching me play the whole time. Very impressed with the game and the packaging. Everything looks extremly professional. I was blown away by the quality of the box/instructions/disc.

One thing, I think the disc is a problem. I have the same skipping problem as everyone else. I burned the disc and the copy seems to play fine. I did get a music skip in one small section, but it went away once I left that area. My Sega Cd has never had a problem, so I am thinking something is up with the discs since it seems like most people have the same problem. It isnt a problem for me since the burned copy works, but it must be frustrating for WaterMelon since I am sure this was a huge part of their game development.

Back to the game, I thought the movement/fighting/etc. was top-notch. Getting around is extremely easy. I love the "Auto" feature in the fighting. It takes the grinding out of the game if you get tired of fighting monsters. So far, I like everything about the game. The story is good, the dialog is good, making it a very good game. Back to the box/instructions. I love what they came up with. It looks great!

Well done WaterMelon! Thanks for making us wait, it was well worth it!!!

[megasdkirby]

If making a copy works, then this leads me to believe that it's not the consoles problem, but a manufacturing error/issue. It's how the disc was pressed. Still, at least it's somehow "fixable" but it's a shame that this issue occurs.

[neojapan]

If making a copy works, then this leads me to believe that it's not the consoles problem, but a manufacturing error/issue. It's how the disc was pressed. Still, at least it's somehow "fixable" but it's a shame that this issue occurs.

It was pressed in china, same place all those anime bootleg DVD are pressed, it was bound to have errors :(, luckily the cart is not pressed ;P so no issues there. MAN i'm nervous cause mine haven't arrived yet either. :(

[segagamer]

Received my copy today and I'm quite happy. Had to wait over the weekend because my mail carrier just left the slip and never knocked. I saw him come up to the door and leave.

That happened to me before as well, but since I was not home on Saturday when the game was to be delivered, I had no way of knowing whether my mail carrier actually made an attempt to ring my doorbell to see if I was home.

[megasdkirby]

It was pressed in china, same place all those anime bootleg DVD are pressed, it was bound to have errors :(, luckily the cart is not pressed ;P so no issues there. MAN i'm nervous cause mine haven't arrived yet either. :(

You don't want to see the insides of the cart, the PCB itself. :p

Don't worry about not getting the game. Need to ask policenaut but I doubt he got his either. I'm pretty sure the Post Office did not work today. Let's see what happens tomorrow.

Now you reminded me of Sunmay. LOL

[neojapan]

You don't want to see the insides of the cart, the PCB itself. :p

Don't worry about not getting the game. Need to ask policenaut but I doubt he got his either. I'm pretty sure the Post Office did not work today. Let's see what happens tomorrow.

Now you reminded me of Sunmay. LOL

you mean SM? the Chinese bootlegger company that made lots of anime music cds? lol i think I got a symphony of the night cd off them thinking it was real ... damn. Aaaanyways... watching the youtube video of the piersolar unboxing just made me more anxious.. dammn it

[segagamer]

If making a copy works, then this leads me to believe that it's not the consoles problem, but a manufacturing error/issue. It's how the disc was pressed. Still, at least it's somehow "fixable" but it's a shame that this issue occurs.

I thought that the first model of the Sega CD and Mega CD cannot read CD-R's or that it can be damaging to the unit if CD-R's are used.

[grolt]

I got mine on Friday...I can't believe it, a Canadian getting his stuff before you Yankees? Man, that's a first. Thank you, China! Haven't had a chance to play it, but wow, that packaging is killer. It's a beautiful set that still definitely fits in with the older red Genesis games. I was surprised by all the glued pages and the complexity of the packaging - they could have gotten away with doing it a lot cheaper, but I'm glad they put in the extra effort. Love the hand written number on the packaging. Mine is 186/800...do those numbers correspond to when you first bought the game, or is it more just random for the first 800 people? Shame that copies are already being listed on eBay for insane BINs, but I guess that is to be expected for limited pressings like this. Very happy to own a copy and to finally have it in my hands. Thanks for pulling through, WaterMelon!

[InsaneDavid]

I thought that the first model of the Sega CD and Mega CD cannot read CD-R's or that it can be damaging to the unit if CD-R's are used.

Incorrect on both accounts. A CD is a CD to the Sega CD, there is no copy protection or difference. Same goes with the 3DO.

[segagamer]

Incorrect on both accounts. A CD is a CD to the Sega CD, there is no copy protection or difference. Same goes with the 3DO.

What about reports of damage using CD-R's on model 1 Sega or Mega CD units? I actually like the cartridge/FM soundtrack and don't want to damage my Sega CD unit, so if I have to live without the PCM soundtrack, so be it.

[Andred]

I preordered a posterity copy a long time ago, in a galaxy... but I never got an email telling me my game had been shipped. I contacted them via the website and they got back to me in just a few minutes with my tracking number and status.

Apparently there was a failed delivery attempt on Saturday. The post office had it safe and sound. No damage and the packaging looks great. I don't have a Genny at the moment so I don't see the point in opening it but I'm really looking forward to playing it. Hopefully soon, and with the CD audio.

[sheath]

What about reports of damage using CD-R's on model 1 Sega or Mega CD units? I actually like the cartridge/FM soundtrack and don't want to damage my Sega CD unit, so if I have to live without the PCM soundtrack, so be it.

My Sega CD 1 makes horrible sounds when I load a CDR. Since I lost two PCE DUO's to a CDR, which I only popped in once, I don't screw around with CDRs on original equipment.

[MachineGex]

Incorrect on both accounts. A CD is a CD to the Sega CD, there is no copy protection or difference. Same goes with the 3DO.

Is that true David? I trust your opinion more than random "hear-say" on the internet. I have heard that CD-Rs are tough on the SegaCD, but it hasnt stopped me from using them on my 1st model SegaCD system. Something about the SegaCD having to work much harder to read a CD-r??? What is the truth? I cant imagine it would hurt it, but it would be nice to know for sure...

[InsaneDavid]

Is that true David? I trust your opinion more than random "hear-say" on the internet. I have heard that CD-Rs are tough on the SegaCD, but it hasnt stopped me from using them on my 1st model SegaCD system. Something about the SegaCD having to work much harder to read a CD-r??? What is the truth? I cant imagine it would hurt it, but it would be nice to know for sure...

As usual, burn slow and you'll be fine. Model 1 SCD's are pieces of junk to begin with. Yeah, I like how it looks but it's a piece of junk.

[RASK1904]

Got mine today! I don't have to vacuum for awhile! Ne Ner Ne Ner Ne Ner. Opened that bich up. The thing came well packaged in a blister surounded in cardboard on 4 sides and back. The box is very nice. It's kinda like the majesco box but the manual/book is attached to the top/front. The cd is attached to the inside of the cover/top. Under the bock is the game sitting like a mejesco box. Wrapped in plastic with a sticker seal. Under the game is a numbered authentication card. It all looks very nice. I've played a little of the game. 1st town and the forest. And all I can say is AMAZING! The story telling, graphics and sound are very good. Water Melon did an awesome job. Congradulations! and thank you. Off to play some more... http://www.digitpress.com/media/_images/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[Wraith Storm]

Off-topic: Wraith Storm, what is your signature from? A movie? A game?

It's Alicia from the Xbox 360 game Bullet Witch. Universally panned by pretty much everyone that's played it, but I love it! It's hands down one of my favorite games ever made.

On another note... I FINALLY GOT PIER SOLAR!!! As most have stated already the packaging is excellent. I can hardly remember the last time I spent an hour mulling over an instruction booklet, but I certainly did here. It has a fantastic layout with screen shots and original artwork littering the pages. It's simply awesome.

The Posterity Edition Magazine/ Strategy Guide was also given the same amount of detail. It has all sorts of information and "hype" about how awesome the Genesis is! It made me chuckle and took me right back to the early 90's. The strategy guide portion while small is filled to the brim with info. It covers the first portion of the game with a brief walk-through. It's fairly robust and filled with detailed maps and a small beastiary and items list. This has me HOPING that they release a full strategy guide of this same quality.

I probably wont get a chance to play it until Friday, but something tells me i'll have a nice looooong gaming session this weekend.

[Darkman2K5]

My brother got it on Saturday, but I didn't get mine and we live in the same house! I also ordered it before he did. Heres hoping that the post office is just being screwy, it sounds like its definitely worth the wait.

[Eric83]

The Posterity Edition Magazine/ Strategy Guide was also given the same amount of detail. It has all sorts of information and "hype" about how awesome the Genesis is! It made me chuckle and took me right back to the early 90's. The strategy guide portion while small is filled to the brim with info. It covers the first portion of the game with a brief walk-through. It's fairly robust and filled with detailed maps and a small beastiary and items list. This has me HOPING that they release a full strategy guide of this same quality.

I probably wont get a chance to play it until Friday, but something tells me i'll have a nice looooong gaming session this weekend.

I don't have the Posterity Edition but was that strategy guide thing based on the demo or the final release of the game.

The battle mechanics and monsters are somewhat different between the two.

[megasdkirby]

Zebbe or Wolfrider, is it possible to request the tracking number to have at least an idea on the shipping progress?

I admit, I'm getting scared that my copy has yet to arrive, specially when everyone else seems to be getting theirs.

[swlovinist]

I have not got mine either....

[Zebbe]

Zebbe or Wolfrider, is it possible to request the tracking number to have at least an idea on the shipping progress?

I admit, I'm getting scared that my copy has yet to arrive, specially when everyone else seems to be getting theirs.

There is not much use in getting the tracking number, as all packages are either received or in customs. But if you really want it you can get it if you request it through the contact form on our site.

[T]

I got mine last night!

I won't be able to check it out until monday though.

by the way, some of you are saying what number your order is.
how do i find that out?

I am courious to see when i ordered...it was so long ago

[Lanzo]

Zebbe or Wolfrider, is it possible to request the tracking number to have at least an idea on the shipping progress?

I admit, I'm getting scared that my copy has yet to arrive, specially when everyone else seems to be getting theirs.


I with you on that one. Multiple people in Ohio have received theirs yet I am still waiting. I am getting nervous especially since so far this year I've lost 2 cd's and 2 games from redspot games in the mail so far.

[Wraith Storm]

I don't have the Posterity Edition but was that strategy guide thing based on the demo or the final release of the game.

The battle mechanics and monsters are somewhat different between the two.

Well I haven't played the game yet. I won't get to until this weekend when I have more time, but everything looked to be based on the final version.

I don't see why they would go to all the trouble to make an awesome mini strategy guide based off the demo and include it with the final release of the game. Then again... stranger things have happened, but I'm pretty sure its indicative of the final release.

[megasdkirby]

Yes!

After waiting for around or over two years, I finally have Pier Solar in my hands! :)

Everything came intact! Mini mag and all!

Now to find a way to open it without ruining the "SEAL OF QUALITY" sticker...

[Melf]

!
It finally comes to Puerto Rican soil! Can my copy be far behind?

Enjoy it hermano!

[megasdkirby]

Thanks Melf!

You should be getting yours today as well! If not, early tomorrow! :)

I do know policenaut got it...I wonder if neojapan?

Still, now I'm debating whether or not to actually open the packaging! Or just get the reprint edition and play that. But that may imply that I have to wait until 2012 to play it! LOL

Nah, at least two months or so. I think I can wait, since I already waited two years+ for it! :)

[VACRMH]

ARGH!

Mailman knocks once, drops the "missed you" note in the box and leaves. My wife was home sick dangit! She could have gotten it!

8:30 tomorrow I will be at that post office.

[Lanzo]

Oh where oh where is my pier solar game, oh where oh where can it be? Well it didn't come today, that means it just has a better chance of coming tomorrow.

[MachineGex]

Alright, I am stuck. I am in the ruin area riding those floating tiles and cant figure out what to do. I found the key, but cant remember if it goes to a locked chest or what??? I found the switch that needs a key, but the key I have doesnt work? I think the key I found goes to a chest I found earlier, but I cant remember....
HELP!!!

BTW, the game is a lot of fun so far, having a good time with it!

[Daria]

Alright, I am stuck. I am in the ruin area riding those floating tiles and cant figure out what to do. I found the key, but cant remember if it goes to a locked chest or what??? I found the switch that needs a key, but the key I have doesnt work? I think the key I found goes to a chest I found earlier, but I cant remember....
HELP!!!

BTW, the game is a lot of fun so far, having a good time with it!

Look, don't torture us still waiting on our copies. Someone should create a new topic to discuss actually playing the game. :p

[megasdkirby]

It was probably mentioned (just can't find it) but when is the reprint edition going to be released? Any links?

I think I will wait for that version. Already downloaded the CD offered by the WM team. For some odd reason, I don't want to open the Posterity Edition...can't explain why.

[Melf]

February, I believe.

And still no PS for me. :(

[maxlords]

It was probably mentioned (just can't find it) but when is the reprint edition going to be released? Any links?

I think I will wait for that version. Already downloaded the CD offered by the WM team. For some odd reason, I don't want to open the Posterity Edition...can't explain why.

Same here....I got it and I just can't bring myself to open it! I wish they hadn't sealed it... :P

[neojapan]

I ordered 2 and I havent received either one, 1 of the package tracking says "departure from outward office of exchange" 1/1/2011 Last location GUANGZHOU" :(

[megasdkirby]

I ordered 2 and I havent received either one, 1 of the package tracking says "departure from outward office of exchange" 1/1/2011 Last location GUANGZHOU" :(

That means that it has yet to be scanned at the local unit.

Give it a few days to see if the status changes.

Also, check using USPS website instead of HK Post, if necessary.

[Lanzo]

That means that it has yet to be scanned at the local unit.

Give it a few days to see if the status changes.

Also, check using USPS website instead of HK Post, if necessary.

So what does "arrival at transit office of exchange" mean? Last location was shenzhen and usps site says, "origin post is preparing shipment". This still sounds like it's far, far away :(

[pseudonym]

I might sell my copy soon actually if anyone wants a classic edition. I could use the money.

[Lanzo]

I might sell my copy soon actually if anyone wants a classic edition. I could use the money.

If it's a USA copy I may be interested. How much you looking to get for it?

[pseudonym]

It's the JP MegaDrive packaging. I'm looking for more than $35, but less than whatever they've been selling for on Ebay.

[staxx]

It's the JP MegaDrive packaging. I'm looking for more than $35, but less than whatever they've been selling for on Ebay.

this isn't the buying and selling thread buttttttt. PM oh does it come with the CD?

[swlovinist]

Still waiting on my copy of the game. I think I will go vacuum.

[segagamer]

As usual, burn slow and you'll be fine. Model 1 SCD's are pieces of junk to begin with. Yeah, I like how it looks but it's a piece of junk.

So you are saying that all model 2 Sega CD units are much better than model 1? Do you have documented proof? My model 1 Sega CD was purchased brand new many years ago and I have not used anything but official game and music discs. I have yet to encounter the problem similar to the PS disc, and am not about to damage my system by using CD-R for just one game.

[InsaneDavid]

So you are saying that all model 2 Sega CD units are much better than model 1? Do you have documented proof? My model 1 Sega CD was purchased brand new many years ago and I have not used anything but official game and music discs. I have yet to encounter the problem similar to the PS disc, and am not about to damage my system by using CD-R for just one game.

Geez dude, then DON'T. It's your stuff, you're welcome to do whatever you want with it.

[Zama]

Oooo a new RPG for the Genesis? *Orders reprint edition* :-P

[Daria]

Hey, I just played the demo for this a couple days ago and I loved it, great work guys, I'm really looking forward to the final product when it's released.

I would also like to mention, not to toot my own horn or anything, I wrote a preview article for the game based on the demo version that was released, it's on my gaming blog over at RF Generation and it was recently put on the front page of the site.


Still waiting on my copy of the game. I think I will go vacuum.

I have a vacuuming robot. Roombas are awesome.