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[nelsonroyale]

that trailer was very fecking cool...

 

[Kyoufu]

Still looks slow and clunky. What does JAPAN Studio even mean? Funded by SCEJ?

 

[SolidSnakex]

Where did that trailer even come from? It looks like something that would be found on the official site but it's nowhere on there.

 

[Kagari]

Still looks slow and clunky. What does JAPAN Studio even mean? Funded by SCEJ?

Published by SCEJ.

 

[WinFonda]

The music in the trailer started off really awesome but became annoying after awhile. Still, there's some cool stuff in there. Hope it delivers.

 

[Cellbomber]

Be glad it isn't, really.

Huh, why is that?

I thought the video quality was lousy and it was hard to see anything at some points. Hopefully a better version of this video is available soon. I was impressed with the look of some of the battles.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Where did that trailer even come from? It looks like something that would be found on the official site but it's nowhere on there.

no idea
i checked the site after i saw the youtube one , for better quality
nowhere to be found though

 

[teiresias]

Still looks slow and clunky. What does JAPAN Studio even mean? Funded by SCEJ?

You mean you can't do acrobatic tricks in full medieval armor? For shame!!!!

 

[sykoex]

Do we know if this game has any RPG elements? Like gaining EXP and stuff?

 

[Totobeni]

Still looks slow and clunky. What does JAPAN Studio even mean? Funded by SCEJ?

SCE JapanStudio is the new name for SCEJ , they changed it in 2006 when they merge all of their small studios and teams ( Polyphony digital , Clap Hanz have their own big ass HQ ) .

Published by SCEJ.

Karagi actually this game is fully funded and Published by SCEJ , since SCEJ own the IP , poor guys .

when you own the rights/ IP and other developer are making the game , you paid for the development ( just Like Heavenly Sword , WKC , folklore , LAIR ) .

 

[klee123]

Yeeep, looks like a third person Kings field gameplay wise.

 

[harSon]

Do we know if this game has any RPG elements? Like gaining EXP and stuff?

I'm interested in knowing as well. The trailer looks quite nice

 

[lackey]

trailer looks awesome! i hope the game will be awesome as well, but i dont have high hope for this game. I sure hope im wrong. dead wrong.

 

[sykoex]

I have a feeling I'll really enjoy this game. I can look past most issues when it comes to dungeon crawlers. They always have this addictive quality to me.

 

[sankt-Antonio]

give this game ninja gaiden fighting mechanics and it would be golden

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ninja gaiden dungeon crawler .... ...
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please...
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[LowParry]

Oh my...I'm interested once again after that last trailer.

 

[Callibretto]

give this game ninja gaiden fighting mechanics and it would be golden

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ninja gaiden dungeon crawler .... ...
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please...
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not a fan of ninja gaiden fighting mechanic, I thought the AI is what's special about ninja gaiden mechanic since the actual game mechanic is the same dial a combo like any other action game imo. the AI is what's make it special.

anyway, I say this earlier, but I'd really like this to be more of monster hunter combat than fast paced action game like ninja gaiden.

someone mentioned that the video looks slow and clunky, well monster hunter will also look slow and clunky if you don't know what you're doing. I want this game to focus more on your positioning and awareness to your surrounding, each attack is deliberate and well thought off. a thinking man action game is what I describe Monster Hunter game as opposed to Ninja Gaiden that require reflex and quick reaction time to play.

 

[jiggle]

looks nice, especially the boss parts

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

Damn, that trailer was sweet, now i wants its

 

[2real4tv]

Did anyone find a HD link to the trailer? This one looks like it has potential to be a sleeper.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

They really need to speed the game up quite a bit and rework some of those animations. The game could be good if they just retooled.

 

[2real4tv]

This game gives me a Castlevania feel

 

[·feist·]

new trailer for the game
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Slm1bS9XD-M

looks great

That really is a great trailer. Here's hoping they improve the clunky fighting mechanics.

 

[GeoramA]

Sony's help with the game is starting to show. The visuals, especially the animation, are pretty amazing.

 

[Guymelef]

Looks like the Asia version is import friendly.
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bp-49-en-15-demon%27s+soul-70-36pw.html

Original Name
Release Date Feb 05, 2009
Language English, Chinese
Genre RPG
Version Asia
PAX-Code PAX0002527781
Catalog No. BCAS-20071

 

[-viper-]

Looks like the Asia version is import friendly.
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bp-49-en-15-demon%27s+soul-70-36pw.html

English language, or English subtitles?

By the way, 'Chinese' language? It's almost like saying the language 'American' exists. Should be either Cantonese or Mandarin.

 

[gogogow]

English language, or English subtitles?

By the way, 'Chinese' language? It's almost like saying the language 'American' exists. Should be either Cantonese or Mandarin.

I highly doubt the voices (if present) are dubbed
It's most likely the subtitles and manual/operation sheet that's in English and Chinese, so "Chinese" (simplified/traditional) is right in this case..

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Did anyone find a HD link to the trailer? This one looks like it has potential to be a sleeper.

I keep looking around but haven't found one yet.

Good lord I am so excited for another Kings Field like experience. I had almost given up all hope
this gen.

 

[KTallguy]

English language, or English subtitles?

By the way, 'Chinese' language? It's almost like saying the language 'American' exists. Should be either Cantonese or Mandarin.

Chinese writing is the same in Cantonese and Mandarin. Just colloquial expressions and pronunciation is different.

 

[methane47]

trailer looks amazing... gameplay kind of looks like crap.

 

[grenadeguru]

Wow. How did I miss this? If this truly is a worthy spiritual successor to King's Field I might have to consider buying a PS3 early instead of waiting for Shin Megami Tensei IV. I would prefer a first person perspective though. It's a pretty key factor to the immersiveness of the KF games. Also the gameplay looks a little too fast.

 

[Callibretto]

Wow. How did I miss this? If this truly is a worthy spiritual successor to King's Field I might have to consider buying a PS3 early instead of waiting for Shin Megami Tensei IV. I would prefer a first person perspective though. It's a pretty key factor to the immersiveness of the KF games. Also the gameplay looks a little too fast.

well that's a new reaction about the gameplay, some people here are complaining the gameplay looks slow and clunky instead of a little bit too fast. although personally, I think it looks like Monster Hunter

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Wow. How did I miss this? If this truly is a worthy spiritual successor to King's Field I might have to consider buying a PS3 early instead of waiting for Shin Megami Tensei IV. I would prefer a first person perspective though. It's a pretty key factor to the immersiveness of the KF games. Also the gameplay looks a little too fast.

You good sir are a man after my own heart.

 

[WYWY]

There's a massive update to the official site.
http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/demons-souls/

5 out of 10 character classes detailed,
2 more NPCs introduced,
2 boss demons introduced - one looks particularly... original.
2 areas with lots of new screens introduced.

It's a flash site so no screen grabs, but there's english in the navigation menus, so can find your way around.

 

[Kagari]

There's a massive update to the official site.
http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/demons-souls/

5 out of 10 character classes detailed,
2 more NPCs introduced,
2 boss demons introduced - one looks particularly... original.
2 areas with lots of new screens introduced.

It's a flash site so no screen grabs, but there's english in the navigation menus, so can find your way around.

Looks good. Might import... but then Ryu ga Gotoku 3 is also out that month D:... Damn yen, go back down!

 

[Callibretto]

whoa, anyone seen the famitsu scans? my hype goes up a few level, I think the monster design is excellent and look really intimidating when the player is shown right next to the monster. if the reviews are decent, I think I might get this even though I don't really like dungeon crawler. this game looks like it has great immersion factor and I really like that.

do we know any of the ability or skill system yet? is it more grinding game to level up your character, or more action rpg that require player's skill to play like in Monster Hunter.

 

[nelsonroyale]

this game has fantastic art...far superior to oblivion...honestly, after the ffxiii games, I find this the most visually appealing jrpg

 

[John Harker]

Crap, can you imagine this doesn't get localized and released in NA?!?!?!

WHAT WOULD I DO

 

[dallow_bg]

Trailer looks good. Glad it's import friendly, might bite on the import.

What network features are they talking about? (from the official site)

 

[Opus Angelorum]

trailer looks amazing... gameplay kind of looks like crap.

Indeed, the atmosphere and art design is of a very high quality. The animation and core mechanics however appear very awkward.

 

[Dascu]

Please be good.

Crap, can you imagine this doesn't get localized and released in NA?!?!?!

WHAT WOULD I DO

Import the Asian version which will also include English.

 

[Callibretto]

I only see a few videos of the gameplay, I just think this is a slower paced action rpg that's all. I'm certainly not expecting kingdom hearts or devil may cry here. and the video so far really reminded me of Monster Hunter game.

also, the videos I've seen has the player wearing a full armor that I reckon is heavy and may restrict movement a little bit.

dunno, I just hope this game turn out good. I really like the art style. if the art, atmosphere and combat is good, I can disregard the lack of story and can imagine having some fun out of this game.

 

[Kuran]

I also got a very big Monster Hunter vibe from that trailer. Its something to do with the walking animations and camera view..

 

[RavenFox]

The music in the trailer started off really awesome but became annoying after awhile. Still, there's some cool stuff in there. Hope it delivers.

Heck no. Have you ever seen Conan? This type of music is epic.

Indeed, the atmosphere and art design is of a very high quality. The animation and core mechanics however appear very awkward.

Yup that video gave you the power for that conclusion lol

 

[nelsonroyale]

hehe, about the animation...it still looks MUCH better than in oblivion and Fallout 3

 

[Opus Angelorum]

...that video gave you the power for that conclusion

As always my thoughts are on the specific media, the animation and combat mechanics look awkward in the video. Emphasis noted.

...it still looks MUCH better than in Oblivion and Fallout 3

Absolutely.

 

[nelsonroyale]

As always my thoughts are on the specific media, the animation and combat mechanics look awkward in the video. Emphasis noted.



Absolutely.

Honestly I dont think animation improved at all from oblivion in Fallout 3...the game looks very nice indeed, but it has some of the worst animation this gen

 

[Callibretto]

some cool news, looks like the asian version of the game, which release at the same time as the jp version is entirely in english. at least the demo in Asian Game Show is in english.

link: http://ps3.qj.net/Demon-s-Souls-getting-English-version-in-Asia/pg/49/aid/127503

 

[Loudninja]

Some new pics and details

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1220594_1407.html

 

[N30RYU]