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

[Wolfrider31]

If people weren't talking about their copies, I'd be sure this was a scam. The contact form disappearing off their site? Incredible... I do not hold out any hope for my copy arriving.

The contact form has not disappeared, I'm looking at it right now. http://www.piersolar.com/ps_credits_contact.php

[otaku]

I haven't received an email or my copy yet. Hopefully will-just picked up another genesis recently that is just begging to play this

[Deadpixels]

I haven't received an email or my copy yet. Hopefully will-just picked up another genesis recently that is just begging to play this

Hey Josh, haven't seen you in awhile. How have you been?

I just finished Pier Solar yesterday and have to say, it was definitely worth the wait. While I wouldn't say the game unseats the 16-bit classics of yesteryear like Lunar, Final Fantasy, and Phantasy Star, I can honestly say that it very well rivals them in quality, and had it been released back then, would stand alongaside those titles as a fondly remembered classic.

While there are a few speedbumps in the pacing towards middle of the game, they are easily overlooked by the excellent combat system and solid writing that really makes you care for the characters.

While I don't play many RPGs more than once, I'm already itching to pick this one back up and give it another go.

For everyone still waiting on your copy- be patient. The wait is worth it.

[Andred]

I'm a weiner.

[Daria]

What I love, is checking the mailbox daily only to log in here and see that the people (asshats) who did receive copies already hocking them on eBay. Heres hoping to a surprise in the mail tomorrow.

[InsaneDavid]

What I love, is checking the mailbox daily only to log in here and see that the people (asshats) who did receive copies already hocking them on eBay. Heres hoping to a surprise in the mail tomorrow.

Exactly. If you're going to sell it then make a thread in the auction forum instead of rubbing it in everyone's face here.

[GamesTower]

I pre-ordered my copy 2 years ago, I wanted to play the game so badly. They shipped the game december 14, and I still haven't receveid it.
But my hope is intact, just yesterday I received games that I bough 3 months ago, and in this case, I wasn't expecting nothing anymore.

[Andred]

Exactly. If you're going to sell it then make a thread in the auction forum instead of rubbing it in everyone's face here.

Probably not a bad idea. Post edited.

[Daria]

Probably not a bad idea. Post edited.

Thank you.

[Darkman2K5]

It seems like the big holdup with everyone, or at least in my case is customs. Maybe they got supicious after seeing so many packages come from the same place in China. Mine was shipped on the 30th, and its apparently still in customs.

[Sosage]

Just got my copy today. Had to go pick it up from the P.O. I spent the entire drive back trying to figure out who in China would be sending me something. Nice surprise when I finally got around to opening it up. :)

It's going up on Ebay now suckers...






























just kidding. I'm keeping it. ;)

[Lanzo]

Just got my copy today. Had to go pick it up from the P.O. I spent the entire drive back trying to figure out who in China would be sending me something. Nice surprise when I finally got around to opening it up. :)

It's going up on Ebay now suckers...

just kidding. I'm keeping it. ;)

Lol. I was about to say, "you sir, are an asshole." :)

[swlovinist]

My game arrived a couple of days ago, safely and securely. I plan on playing this game in detail after things settle down for me. The quality I have so far seen in this product is mind boggling. I can safely say that the wait was worth it.

[j1e]

I'm just glad I was able to get a copy of the game even if it means the re-issue. I'll wait ever so patiently.

Thank you, WM.

[Daria]

I'm just glad I was able to get a copy of the game even if it means the re-issue. I'll wait ever so patiently.

Thank you, WM.

Wait, what? Did you order the re-issue and are just happy it's coming, did you order the original release but they sent you a reissue? Did your package get lost and they promised to send you a replacement? Your use of conflicting tenses is confusing.

[Smashed Brother]

Are people actually playing this game? From what I see, as soon as it arrives in the mail, they immediately throw it up for sale at some ridiculous price (including on our forums).

[Gameguy]

I'm still waiting, I'm not really in a rush so I don't mind but I just thought I'd let people know in case they felt that everyone else got a copy but them.

[Lanzo]

Are people actually playing this game? From what I see, as soon as it arrives in the mail, they immediately throw it up for sale at some ridiculous price (including on our forums).

I have yet to play the game. I sold a copy to a friend for $35 but I still have my own. I'm waiting until my CDX comes in and I'm almost to the end of Eternal Sonata which I wish to beat first. For the 2,400 copies out there I think maybe ten total have showed up on ebay, and one or two on here.

[Scissors]

Are people actually playing this game? From what I see, as soon as it arrives in the mail, they immediately throw it up for sale at some ridiculous price (including on our forums).

I got mine last week, but just started playing yesterday. I was in the middle of a couple other games when it arrived and wanted to finish those first.

[j1e]

Wait, what? Did you order the re-issue and are just happy it's coming, did you order the original release but they sent you a reissue? Did your package get lost and they promised to send you a replacement? Your use of conflicting tenses is confusing.

I never did pre-order. When I heard they were selling the re-issue/2nd print, I placed my order.

[Wraith Storm]

Are people actually playing this game? From what I see, as soon as it arrives in the mail, they immediately throw it up for sale at some ridiculous price (including on our forums).

When my Posterity Edition arrived I tossed it in my CDX and X'Eye and played it for half an hour to make sure everything worked and the CD didn't skip.

Fortunately (or unfortunately as far as gaming time is concerned LOL) my son will be born on Jan. 24th so my girl and I are scrambling to get the baby room (previously my gaming room) ready.

So it'll be a bit before I got to put in a good gaming session, but I can't wait because what I have played so far is amazingly polished and quite engrossing.

[Iron Draggon]

Well now that I've finally received my copy, I have to say my only regrets are that I didn't preorder the Posterity Edition, and I didn't place my order sooner so my copy would be a much lower number in the print run. I ended up with #673/800 but I guess I should be counting my blessings that at least I was able to get a copy of the original version! This is a way higher quality homebrew than Beggar Prince was, and there's no way in hell I'm ever gonna try to flip my copy on ebay or anywhere else, no matter how much I could really use several hundred extra bucks right now. Screw profits, this is now the most treasured game in my entire collection. Excellent job, WaterMelon! I will definitely preorder any other games that you develop in the future, and I really hope the next one is indeed Super Thunder Drive III for the 32X! I don't care how long it takes, Pier Solar has proven to be more than worth the long wait, so I'm sure whatever your next project is it will be equally awesome. I hope that everyone still waiting for their copy to arrive finally gets it soon! I order stuff from China all the time, and it usually takes about a month to get it, so try to be patient. The delay is usually due to US customs, nothing else!

[Gameguy]

I'm still waiting. I'm hoping it will come within the next week or two.

[Daria]

Still waiting... :/

[mobiusclimber]

Got mine in the other day. Really haven't had much time to play it tho. I got to the second city (the oasis).

[MachineGex]

Still waiting... :/

Wow, that stinks. Hopefully it's because you ordered yours a little bit later? Does your tracking number say where it is???

[Mathius]

Wow, that stinks. Hopefully it's because you ordered yours a little bit later? Does your tracking number say where it is???

Apparently these tracking numbers are pretty useless. Most don't even update until the game arrives in the mailbox!

[megasdkirby]

Apparently these tracking numbers are pretty useless. Most don't even update until the game arrives in the mailbox!

And that is if the post office remembers to scan them.

I hope everyone gets theirs soon. I do know neojapan got it...I wonder if Melf did?

[dao2]

still waiting/hoping for mine, come soon pier solar! :P

[gcl1984]

I just want to say Thank You! to everyone involved in this. I finally got mine and am blown away by everything about it. The packaging, presentation and the game itself, truely an amazing peice of work. The ambient sounds is such a cool thing, incredible idea. The creators of this are the most unselfish and talented group I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. THANKS! again.

[Bighab]

I recently ordered the regular edition. Does anyone know when those ship?

[otaku]

my copy has arrived love the presentation etc. and am excited to play it

[Zama]

I recently ordered the regular edition. Does anyone know when those ship?

If I remembered correctly, it should be mid-February (or every 45 days after each shipment) :bday:

[Zebbe]

I just want to say Thank You! to everyone involved in this. I finally got mine and am blown away by everything about it. The packaging, presentation and the game itself, truely an amazing peice of work. The ambient sounds is such a cool thing, incredible idea. The creators of this are the most unselfish and talented group I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. THANKS! again.

Thanks a lot :). I hope you enjoy the game and the many surprises within it :).

[GamesTower]

Still haven't arrived... I can't wait to play it =(

[Wraith Storm]

I have read on several forums that there is an Easter Egg in Pier Solar if you play it through a 32X, but I can't find any information on what the Easter Egg is.

Has anyone else heard of this? I have heard a lot of talk but no details. Anyone have any idea on what it is?

[Zebbe]

I have... It was my idea to put it in the game ;).

[understatement]

I have read on several forums that there is an Easter Egg in Pier Solar if you play it through a 32X, but I can't find any information on what the Easter Egg is.

Has anyone else heard of this? I have heard a lot of talk but no details. Anyone have any idea on what it is?

I’ve heard of that, and a ton of other Easter eggs that no one seems to want to share like supposedly there is a map/picture on the inside of some/all the boxes where the poster and stickers are.

As it looks now it will be a long time till I can see them for myself (Still waiting on my copy :() I wish there was more info/pics on each Easter egg.



I have... It was my idea to put it in the game ;).

REVEAL YOUR SECRETS!… Please

[Zebbe]

The point about them is to have players find the easter eggs by themselves. It will just spoil the fun if everything is served on a platter.

[Daria]

Woot!

I have the game in my hands, and... I'm locked out of the house in the dark so I can't open it yet. XD

Just happy it's safely in my possession.

[Wraith Storm]

The point about them is to have players find the easter eggs by themselves. It will just spoil the fun if everything is served on a platter.

I understand that and I love discovering Easter Eggs, but my 32x is packed away and it's a pain to hook up to either my X'Eye or CDX. It's an awesome idea and nice to see that the Easter Egg was implemented. However its just not feasible for me to currently keep my 32x hooked up. If it was rewarding enough I would dig it out but otherwise I'll just skip it for the time being and hopefully hook it up for a second play through.


Woot!

I have the game in my hands, and... I'm locked out of the house in the dark so I can't open it yet. XD

Just happy it's safely in my possession.

Surely you have a Nomad stashed somewhere on you!

[Hawksmoor]

I still haven't received mine and I'm definitely concerned. Moreso now since I emailed enquiries@piersolar.com (the email address my shipping confirmation came from) yesterday morning and have not gotten a response yet. My ID # was 1572, so I'm hoping that it's taking so long because it was one of the last to be shipped out, but it'd be nice to hear back from somebody in the know.

[Darkman2K5]

Here is a response I got from one of the team members when I asked for an update on my game, this should apply to anyone still waiting on their copy: "its possible that the game waited at customs for over a month, it happened to a lot of people actually. This is due to XMAS overload, they cannot process all the parcels normally. Its just a matter of patience. To send a replacement we need to determine if the parcel is lost, which is 45 days without tracking updates in "normal/non xmas" condition.
" Hope that info helps anyone still waiting and wondering.

[soloman]

I’ve heard of that, and a ton of other Easter eggs that no one seems to want to share like supposedly there is a map/picture on the inside of some/all the boxes where the poster and stickers are.

The picture in question is hard to photograph without destroying the entire box. Pop the CD into your computer and browse all the files that are there. If I can find my capture card I'm just going to dump a bunch of screenshots somewhere for the people that can't wait/didn't get a chance to purchase.

[understatement]

The picture in question is hard to photograph without destroying the entire box. Pop the CD into your computer and browse all the files that are there. If I can find my capture card I'm just going to dump a bunch of screenshots somewhere for the people that can't wait/didn't get a chance to purchase.

So your saying that the picture in the box is on the CD? From the way I heard it described it was something special to the boxes only (it also sounded like it might not be in all the boxes) , but I'm only making assumptions from the cryptic talk of the Dev. team.

[soloman]

So your saying that the picture in the box is on the CD? From the way I heard it described it was something special to the boxes only (it also sounded like it might not be in all the boxes) , but I'm only making assumptions from the cryptic talk of the Dev. team.

It's a picture on the inside of the box where the poster/stickers are stored. I don't know if it's exclusive to any one version but you can't see it without carefully bending the box open. Snapping a clear photo would require literally ripping the thing out because it's part of the box.

It's just a cute little picture and nothing important.

[Emperor Megas]

I received my copy, finally. Man, I really thought that I got screwed on this one. Not intentionally, but that's just usually how my luck works. It turns out it was actually being held by the post office since the 8th of January. I was out of town for a few weeks and they didn't attempt to redeliver it or leave another slip in my mailbox until last Saturday.

Honestly, I was expecting a more generic product, but I'm pretty damn impressed with this thing! I know that people who've received their copies have been gushing over it, but it's really all deserved from what I can tell.

Thanks again for helping me Zebbe, I really appreciated it. It was a relief to finally get word from someone.

I look forward to supporting Watermelon's future projects.

[MachineGex]

I am glad you guys got your copy, enjoy!

[Mathius]

<<<sniff>>> I really do love these happy endings

[Zebbe]

I received my copy, finally. Man, I really thought that I got screwed on this one. Not intentionally, but that's just usually how my luck works. It turns out it was actually being held by the post office since the 8th of January. I was out of town for a few weeks and they didn't attempt to redeliver it or leave another slip in my mailbox until last Saturday.

Honestly, I was expecting a more generic product, but I'm pretty damn impressed with this thing! I know that people who've received their copies have been gushing over it, but it's really all deserved from what I can tell.

Thanks again for helping me Zebbe, I really appreciated it. It was a relief to finally get word from someone.

I look forward to supporting Watermelon's future projects.

I'm glad you got the game and that I could help you. I hope you enjoy the game!

[Melf]

And that is if the post office remembers to scan them.

I hope everyone gets theirs soon. I do know neojapan got it...I wonder if Melf did?

I got mine last Thursday! Unfortunately, it was the same day my brother arrived to visit, so I didn't get to play much this past weekend.

Apparently, the copy that arrived was the one that go sent to New Zealand. The shipping label itself say "New Zealand" instead of Puerto Rico, so whoever made the label is to blame, and as far as I know, the PO doesn't make up and attach ink jet-printed shipping labels.

At least it's here though. The quality of the box and everything is ASTOUNDING. I don't think there's ever been a homebrew game of this quality. Seriously, only the Sega CD Working Designs games compare in terms of product quality. Kudos to WaterMelon for some truly brilliant packaging.

[Daria]

Surely you have a Nomad stashed somewhere on you!

I do carry around quite a large messenger bag. But the oldest handheld I slug around Is an SP.

Spent 30min last night just opening the game. The packaging really is amazing. I slit open the blister from the bottom so that I didn't damage the Watermelon sticker, and could store the game in plastic for safekeeping. Loved the gold leafing throughout the manual, as another poster mentioned this really is Working Designs level quality.

Played the game for about an hour but I think I'll take my own advice and start a gameplay
thread.

[jsiucho]

Still no show in Miami,, never saw confirmation email either.




JS

[Emperor Megas]

Still no show in Miami,, never saw confirmation email either.If it's any consolation, I didn't get the confirmation email either (I was starting to think that I was the only one who didn't). I was pretty worried, but I did received my copy in the end.

[Cornelius]

I've had my prestige edition for a while. Yesterday I had a little bit of time so I decided to pull it out and open it up. Out of curiosity, I looked on eBay and saw what these are going for. @_@ I seriously hesitated and considered going with one of the reprints instead, but in the end did open it up and look through it. I can't really add anything others haven't said. The cart and disc both worked fine at least for the opening screens, most of the credits, and a few minutes of play. I've got a couple other games I still want to finish before starting this one, though. Oh, and I'd forgotten I was lucky #013!

[Wolfrider31]

I've had my prestige edition for a while. Yesterday I had a little bit of time so I decided to pull it out and open it up. Out of curiosity, I looked on eBay and saw what these are going for. @_@ I seriously hesitated and considered going with one of the reprints instead, but in the end did open it up and look through it. I can't really add anything others haven't said. The cart and disc both worked fine at least for the opening screens, most of the credits, and a few minutes of play. I've got a couple other games I still want to finish before starting this one, though. Oh, and I'd forgotten I was lucky #013!

I'm glad you did. I know it's becoming this weird collectors item, but the game was meant to be played. If all people wanted was something to display on their shelf, we would have shipped a bunch of weighted boxes and finished the project two years early. :P

[sheath]

I got an email notification that the reprint will be shipping this month! I can't wait to see what the packaging is like, I always preferred the grid lines and clamshells. Seeing how this RPG is really that good will be great too!

[dao2]

finally got mine in the mail today \o/
got a couple small defects though, wondering if I'm the only one or if its everyone. On the front cover on the top theres a couple small rips and one of the holdes for the cartridge was bent inside and also has a little rip. the second one I kinda assume is from the cartridge moving about during shipping but I'm not sure how the rip on the front would happen with the clamshell packaging.

while dampening my happiness a tiny bit theyre minor imperfections and I'm so happy to finally receive it! can't wait to play it ^^ anyone else waiting on theres from dp?

[mario2butts]

anyone else waiting on theres from dp?

I'm still waiting on mine, but I'm trying to stay optimistic :angel:

Glad to hear that you got your copy.

[Gameguy]

I'm still waiting too. Anyone else still waiting for their copy?

[Zama]

finally got mine in the mail today \o/
got a couple small defects though, wondering if I'm the only one or if its everyone. On the front cover on the top theres a couple small rips and one of the holdes for the cartridge was bent inside and also has a little rip. the second one I kinda assume is from the cartridge moving about during shipping but I'm not sure how the rip on the front would happen with the clamshell packaging.

while dampening my happiness a tiny bit theyre minor imperfections and I'm so happy to finally receive it! can't wait to play it ^^ anyone else waiting on theres from dp?

Was it, by any chance, in customs before you received it?

[dao2]

I'm still waiting on mine, but I'm trying to stay optimistic :angel:

Glad to hear that you got your copy.


I'm still waiting too. Anyone else still waiting for their copy?

damn, really feel for you guys :( I know how it is :/


Was it, by any chance, in customs before you received it?

judging by how incredibly long its taken to get here I think there's a fair chance that it was in customs, though since it wasn't opened and that part of the box is completely protected by the clamshell (not a corner or anything) I'm confused as to how it got the damage ;p

[Darkman2K5]

I got mine Saturday afternoon, thankfully. I wasn't expecting it on a Saturday.

[understatement]

I got my notice in the mail yesterday if everything looks good (no visible damage) I’ll have it today.

This is definitely the longest time in transit I have ever waited on, exactly 60 days from December 18 to February 16. Was I the last one to get this or is there anyone else still waiting for it?

[megasdkirby]

Any news of a second release of a reprint?

I've yet to open my copy in hopes of playing the "reprint" version.

[c2000]

Got it today (the Netherlands).

[understatement]

Any news of a second release of a reprint?

I've yet to open my copy in hopes of playing the "reprint" version.


All I know is that they are making second run of the reprints but I don’t know when they will go up.

As for not opening your copy I would strongly consider opening it here’s why. (http://www.piersolar.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1474&start=540)



Well, I finally received my USA classic edition today. I opened it up, read the manual through, but there was no game cartridge inside! It seems like everything else is inside, but no cartridge! Everything was sealed before I opened it too! I'm about to cry. I was so excited to be able to finally play the game.

We apologize for the inconvenience. It seems to have happened to a few people. Write to fonzie asap (using the contact form on the website), he's preparing the replacement carts today, so that he can prepare yours as well.

I'll also let him know about your situation.

Once a gain we're very sorry for that.

[megasdkirby]

All I know is that they are making second run of the reprints but I don’t know when they will go up.

As for not opening your copy I would strongly consider opening it here’s why. (http://www.piersolar.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1474&start=540)

Damn!

I just opened my copy and thankfully, the game is in there. Got number 22 out of 800, too! :)

I opened it from the bottom, so it seems never to have been opened. Also, I did not take out the card from the plastic, and the seal is intact. I will leave it like this, though.

[understatement]

Damn!

I just opened my copy and thankfully, the game is in there. Got number 22 out of 800, too! :)

I opened it from the bottom, so it seems never to have been opened. Also, I did not take out the card from the plastic, and the seal is intact. I will leave it like this, though.

You could have just gone to the airport and asked if they could scan it to see if there was a little black box inside ;). It probably wouldn’t have turned out as well as just opening it but it was an option.

Joking aside I’m glad it was in there and sorry if you wanted to keep it sealed I just thought you (and anyone else) might want to see that before making that kind of decision.

[allyourblood]

If someone with an open copy can confirm the weight of the game including the cartridge, the rest of you could keep yours sealed by weighing it to confirm the cartridge is in there.

[TheChristoph]

I keep forgetting to check into the status of my order. I guess I don't care about the no-show that much.

[Gameguy]

This is definitely the longest time in transit I have ever waited on, exactly 60 days from December 18 to February 16. Was I the last one to get this or is there anyone else still waiting for it?
I'm still waiting.

[mario2butts]

HOLY CRAP! :)

I just checked my tracking number and it says the package is FINALLY at my post office, and that they tried to deliver it yesterday (Friday). I didn't get a notice in my mailbox, which is strange, but I'm going to go to the PO on Tuesday and see if I can pick it up. I'm not celebrating until the game is actually in my hands, but it's a relief to get some good news after such a long wait!

[jsiucho]

I was getting worried,, but it arrived today,, very nice! Ill go pop it in my laseractive to see how this enhanced sound works.


JS

[mario2butts]

Left the PO earlier today with Pier Solar in hand! :bday: I'm so glad it finally came! That was a painful wait, but looking through the amazing packaging I can already tell it was well worth it.