RPG list for the PSP (rpgpsp)

[Jimid2]

Bumped for edit - I lucked into a new copy of Monster Kingdom Jewel Summoner today and grabbed it up, so now I`m only three games from a complete collection of English language PSP RPGs... seeing as I`ve played less than half of the ones I own, I`ve got some serious gaming in front of me...

...well, there`s always my retirement

[CaptainBlood]

Alright, they have it in Japan, but does anyone know if Persona is expected to be released in the States?

[Press_Start]

Alright, they have it in Japan, but does anyone know if Persona is expected to be released in the States?

Depends on how profitable (remember Atlus is a business) the game will be. They've released titles in Japan that haven't reached here in US (i.e. Devil Summoner, Princess Crown (My friend is eagerly waiting to be translated cause he can't understand the story in the walkthroughs. :: )). I'm surprised they brought over Hammerin' Hero (though nothing wrong with a platformer) instead one of the their popular niche titles, but the DS is outselling the PSP and makes it the "better" bet.

Getting hungry...will finish thought process later.

[Solertia]

There is absolutely no good reason for Atlus to NOT bring Persona PSP to the US, especially when they ARE bringing stuff like this to the US (note: I don't know anything about this game, it could be a good game, I don't know. I just saw the title and cover while browsing Newegg and started to rage.)

[Press_Start]

Back from lunch....

Persona - Persona 3, P3 FES, and P4 sales all totaled at least 1.2 million and 420,000 units for the original on the PS in japan only. There's shouldn't be much incentive for Atlus NOT to be bring it to the states. Although the PS1 and PS2 has greater market penetration.

Devil Summoner - The 2nd Devil Summoner for the PS2 coming to our shores may decide for Atlus whether to bring this long awaited original a US release.

Princess Crown - I'm surprised why this game is still in Japan. It's the predecessor to the cult classic: Odin Sphere. I would think having its sequel reached Greatest Hits status in the states, Atlus rethink about Crown for the states.

Growlancer - Up in the air. Generations put Working Designs out to pasture and Heritage of War didn't perform well as it should. So, there's a good chance this game is stuck in the Land of the Rising Sun for now. Nothing is set in stone yet.

[Press_Start]

There is absolutely no good reason for Atlus to NOT bring Persona PSP to the US, especially when they ARE bringing stuff like this to the US (note: I don't know anything about this game, it could be a good game, I don't know. I just saw the title and cover while browsing Newegg and started to rage.)

Bear in mind, for every PSP user, there's TWO DS users. And that's just ONE factor going against PSP JRPGs in US. RPG aren't very high on the "majority interest" for US gamers. Jeanne D'Arc number sold lower than Madden and on par with World Series of Poker on the PSP. The people, time, and resources to translate RPG as they are usually text-intensive. But I can't speak for Atlus, NIS, Namco Bandai, etc., as I don't have a clue what their thought process is like.

[Press_Start]

Hey all.

Prinny came out yesterday and should be in Gamestop store today. Has anyone bought the game yet? I've been undecided whether it should be considered an RPG or not. Any for or against?

[fuchikoma]

Against. It's a platformer.

[Jimid2]

Against. It's a platformer.

Yep, a platformer... a rock hard platformer... the hardest of the hardcore only need apply... makes bleeding Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins look like My Little Pony: The Game... (okay, not really, especially if you play it on Normal, but you get my drift, and it's not so far from the truth on Hard)

PURCHASE AT YOUR OWN RISK!*

PS - yes, you really do get a thousand lives...





* actually, the game's fekkin' brilliant and if you don't go out and buy it immediately, you're not worthy of it's stupefyingly murderous munificence!

[Solertia]

Can't wait to play Prinny:CIRBTH? ! I pre-ordered the "Ultra Dessert Set" bundle from Rosenqueen (NIS's online store) a while ago and it should be coming today.

But yeah, idk if it can be classified as an RPG :/

[11killer11]

I reserved it and picked it up yesterday and on the back of the box it blantaly says it's an action game.

[11killer11]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT8eCRiZR04

I open Prinny:CIRBTH on screen and see what's inside.

[Press_Start]

Bought the game yesterday and after a few hours, I agree with most that's its a platformer and not a RPG. Sadly...

The bright side...it's a fun game.

I'm loving the level design, the music is phenomenal, and everything is great in between. So much so that I've decided to put Prinny on the Undecided list for fans of Disgaea or anyone else who enjoys a modern platformer (given how rare they are these days).

[Oobgarm]

Yep, a platformer... a rock hard platformer...


* actually, the game's fekkin' brilliant and if you don't go out and buy it immediately, you're not worthy of it's stupefyingly murderous munificence!

Agreed 100%. I hope not many folks overlook this one because it deserves to be played!

[Solertia]

Hooray! The Persona PSP remake is coming to NA!

http://kotaku.com/5159546/atlus-rema...na-for-the-psp

[Jimid2]

Hooray! The Persona PSP remake is coming to NA!

http://kotaku.com/5159546/atlus-rema...na-for-the-psp

Yes! Spectacular news...

...on a side note, Motor Storm, Assassin's Creed and Rockband are also coming to the PSP this year... It's going to be a good year for this system!

[Solertia]

Yes! Spectacular news...

...on a side note, Motor Storm, Assassin's Creed and Rockband are also coming to the PSP this year... It's going to be a good year for this system!

I'm so psyched for Rock Band: Unplugged! I love how Harmonix developed a new method of gameplay (which is similar to their game Amplitude, which is awesome) rather than a watered-down version of the console game with a peripheral slapped on the handheld. *cough*likeActivisiondidwithGuitarHero:OnTour*coug h*

[Solertia]

But if you need some advice on what to get and what to avoid, I'll be glad to give my two cents.

What's your opinion on Riviera: The Promised Land?

[Press_Start]

Hooray! The Persona PSP remake is coming to NA!

http://kotaku.com/5159546/atlus-rema...na-for-the-psp

Not only that, they're bringing over another RPG called Crimson Gem Saga (a.k.a. Astonshia Story 2 in Korea a.k.a. Garnet Chronicles in Japan ) in 3 months! Persona and Garnet Chronicles jump off the Japan list and are boarding an one-way trip to the good old' U.S. of A.

What's your opinion on Riviera: The Promised Land?

Sadly, I can't say much. Have it but it's backlogged.

BTW, sorry I didn't edit sooner. Felt under the weather lately and caught a bug from a friend of mine.

[Solertia]

Not only that, they're bringing over another RPG called Crimson Gem Saga (a.k.a. Astonshia Story 2 in Korea a.k.a. Garnet Chronicles in Japan ) in 3 months! Persona and Garnet Chronicles jump off the Japan list and are boarding an one-way trip to the good old' U.S. of A.

How was Astonishia Story 1?