i definitely want to play wand of fortune. idea factory and otomate stuff mostly ;p
So.....after Hakuoki- what's next?
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I would say the Alice series, but the turn-based repetitive nature of those games really made it hard for me to enjoy. I loved the characters and the art though. I think it's just very recognizable considering the manga out there and the big fanbase.
@renais - I agree with the Idea Factory/Otomate statement. Most of the games I want to play are made by them.
But there is this one that I was so interested in I almost bought the Japanese one, until I realized I wouldn't be able to play it on my console (it's for PS2). Scared Rider Xechs. I saw it on a blog that reviews otome games and I fell in love with the premise and the look of the characters.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Whoa whoa wait in line here! I already made a request a while ago with suggestions:
http://www.aksysgames.com/forums/topic/1422
personally though I want a stat raiser! Specifically Tokimeki Girls Side 3rd Premium for PSP! The guys are live action like the Agarest series plus an exclusive PSP guy! Plus you can visit the guys rooms!
Videos showing gameplay!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaKHCr2k6vY
http://youtu.be/6xxSoZHq_YcOfficial website: http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/Girls_Side/3rd_Story_psp/
I know, I know it's by konami but a girl can dream can't she! Either way please make the next one a stat raiser! T^T
Posted 3 months ago # -
Tsuruhime
MemberOkay guys, lets be realistic. The PSP is going to die in the United States very soon. (Unlike Japan. ;; ) So Aksys needs to focusing on localizing games that will platform on the PS3. (Which is not many games.) They could either do that or take previously released PSP games in Japan and place them on PSN, because I doubt many people will get their hands on Vita right away. Even if it's just a platform change and can be playable on PS3, I'll be all set!
I myself would like to see some of the QuinRose games, though the Alice series is very complicated, it now has a Western fanbase due to the release of the manga. Though it's quite text-heavy and is based on how many visits and events.
Posted 3 months ago # -
aisu
MemberI disagree that Aksys needs to focus on the PS3, especially with visual novels. There was talk in another thread about why they didn't bring it to a console like the PS3, and there's simply the fact that visual novels are best on handheld platforms. There's always the DS, which is another very popular console for visual novels in Japan, which I would actually prefer even. DS games work on both the Lite and on the 3DS, so they don't need to worry about people upgrading, and the DS is still far from dying out. Although it's sad to see the PSP phasing out (hopefully not TOO soon!!), the DS is going to be around for a while, and it's a perfect choice for visual novels.
But ahhh! More support for Tokimeki Girls Side 3rd Premium!! ; A;/ If only! I'd even be happy with the original TMGS3!
Posted 3 months ago # -
renais
Member@tifpod.goes.stellar - right!
dying, indeed. :/ i was at Fry's today and felt a bit sad when i saw the PSP aisle moved to a smaller corner. i'd get a Vita, but not yet. the games out for it right now don't speak to me. *shrugs*
yes, i agree with aisu. VNs are like books..... just 99999x better, so they're perfect on handheld. altho NDS visual novels have room for more fun and worthwhile hours, i'd rather have higher quality graphics so my vote's still on PSP.
all things considered however--! we'd do well with more translated official VN releases in the west! >:O and that the next one should be released soon. :'>
Posted 3 months ago # -
daisy-chan
MemberI personally prefer PSP or DS too.
I've seen the trailer for Hiiro no Kakera anime which we'll be able to watch in April, I haven't played the game or know anything about it (just that there are like 4 games of this title). It is an IF Otomate game, the artist is Kazuki Yone and it will get more famous thanks to the anime. Maybe there are more chances of Hiiro no Kakera getting an English release?
Although I don't care which otome we'll get in English, I like most of them (except Starry Sky...)
Posted 3 months ago # -
Ignigknotic
MemberThe cost for localizing VN's in America is a bit of a scary thought for any gaming company. I am no expert but when I think about why they have not been released in America, if I were to ignore my bias opinions, I could honestly say that it seems more like a loss than a profit.
VN's are best on handheld systems. I personally wouldn't sit in a chair, in front of my T.V. for god knows how many hours a week to play a V.N. Someone said on this topic that they should be focused onto handheld systems - I concur.
With that said, if we're to see any V.N.'s released, then people who do have a like for them should sign a petition, become more active on forums such as Aksys, NIS, etc, to show their support and allow the community and the company know that they like such games. With a big enough bandwagon, any company would be tempted to releasing V.N.'s.
But rule of thumb when it comes to business, cut your losses short and always profit off the definite.
I do believe that if Hakuoki does well enough in America, we'd probably see another localization again. That is what I am hoping for. Hell, I purchased the game despite me not having a PSP in hopes that we would someday soon see another otome game.
With all that said, Aksys, keep up the fantastic work. Do what you guys do best, but if just know that if you do release any V.N.'s that at the very least the people on these forums will support your endeavors.
Gamma FunkulaPosted 3 months ago # -
darkmiyu said:
hope in Hiiro no Kakera e the sequel of 999 for the vita !
I purchased ( o i have to say my boyfriend? ) my PSP for Hakuoki !Hiiro no Kakera would be amazing to be localized and i would love to see a sequel to 999 too:)) And didn't they make more than one Hiiro no Kakera for the PSP???
Posted 3 months ago # -
Silri
MemberTricRose said:
Hiiro no Kakera would be amazing to be localized and i would love to see a sequel to 999 too:)) And didn't they make more than one Hiiro no Kakera for the PSP???Yes, I think that all 4 Hiiro no Kakera games are on the PSP. So I'm hoping that we'll see an HnK localization, especially since I think it will get even more attention with the anime adaptation. It seems like it has a decent chance at this point.
But other than HnK, I'm hoping to see some follow-ups for Hakuoki. The fandisc would be really nice, as well as the prequel game (though the prequel isn't an otome game, so I'd rather see the fandisc first).
There is another otome game that is receiving an anime adaptation as well: Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku. It's also for the PSP and seemed like it was really good, with quite a bit of romance and humor. So perhaps that game would be worth a shot as well.
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Silri said:
Yes, I think that all 4 Hiiro no Kakera games are on the PSP. So I'm hoping that we'll see an HnK localization, especially since I think it will get even more attention with the anime adaptation. It seems like it has a decent chance at this point.But other than HnK, I'm hoping to see some follow-ups for Hakuoki. The fandisc would be really nice, as well as the prequel game (though the prequel isn't an otome game, so I'd rather see the fandisc first).
There is another otome game that is receiving an anime adaptation as well: Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku. It's also for the PSP and seemed like it was really good, with quite a bit of romance and humor. So perhaps that game would be worth a shot as well.
I agree. And if HnK made it big in the U.S. then we should most likely see the other games localized too which would be amazing. And I want the fandisc too because playing Hakuoki now makes me wish that there was more. And if im not mistaken some of the people that made HakuoUki made HnK as well?
Posted 2 months ago # -
darkmiyu
MemberThere is another otome game that is receiving an anime adaptation as well: Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku. It's also for the PSP and seemed like it was really good, with quite a bit of romance and humor. So perhaps that game would be worth a shot as well.[quote]
I just saw some images, like it! ( and I think I have to search for my english dictionary and grammar couse. really, I don't remember how to write ^__^ )
Posted 2 months ago # -
reine
MemberGod, I'd die of happiness if Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku was localized, but personally I'm skeptical about it being well-received in the west. If only because the heroine IS treated like -your mother is a classy lady- at the start of the game, and it's... really classic asian period soap opera throughout so as an asian person I adored it but I'm not sure how it'd fly over with a western audience.
I do support the possibility of having Zettai Meikyuu Grimms considered, though! If only because it's a game that can probably cater to a larger age group. It's cutesy enough for a younger audience, but also dark enough that an older audience can enjoy and it has a good storyline as well as good dateable options, not to mention the heroine is voiced. The only downside to this game is that unfortunately, there's a time limit to making each choices so you'd probably end up having to save a lot.
I do wish that Hakuoki's fandisc, Zuisouroku would be considered as a possible localization if Hakuoki itself does well, though. If only because it adds so much more to the main routes of the game and gives you a few side story options for the side stories of the side characters you weren't able to go for in the first game as well.
Lastly to add a few suggestions of my own to the list of suggestions that are already given (like TokiMemoGS3 and Real Rode), I'd like to suggest Arcana Famiglia, Storm Lover, Beyond the Future and Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3.
Arcana Famiglia is being made into an anime, and it features a strong heroine who's a potential successor to a mafia boss, and okay, she doesn't really speak but here's quicktime cutscene fights where you press buttons not to lose, the interactions between the characters are great, and you can use the heroine's ability to read hearts to get insight as to what the guys are thinking as you pursue them.
Storm Lover is a game where you build stats to make sure you pass 'exams' like TokiMemo (although it's admittedly less refined and more tedious) but you can actually DATE the guy throughout the game in an actual relationship and send them texts and stuff throughout the year that you play, and not only that you have the option to be a super lovey dovey couple with the guy in question OR be a horrible girlfriend and dump him for the next guy that you befriend and confesses to you. It's great if you're the type who likes fun relationship drama and on-again-off-again relationships.
Beyond the Future was recently released on both the PSP and the PS3 and although it's pure visual novel, the plot and the overall feel of the game is like reading an actual RPG. Your heroine might not be a 1337 fighter but she's a very sympathetic and admirable character, the guys are cute and very likeable and overall the game is engaging and very well written. The only downside to this game that... lol it can be a bit tedious to replay for other routes due to it's super long, in-depth length.
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3, to me, is a classic and although I've played it years ago it still remains my favorite to this day. The main game and both its fandisks were ported to the PSP. It can stand on it's own and you don't really need knowledge of the first two game to understand its plot. The reason I love this game so much is not only does it have a really engaging plot with time travel, it has a strong heroine that fights tooth and nail for her good ending with her friends/the guy of her choice. The art might not be as gorgeous as Otomate's games but they're nice, time travelling and trying to figure out how to get a good ending is really really fun and adds a lot to the replay value, there's an rpg battle system (which, admittedly, isn't completely refined but it's imo it's better than the ones in the later Haruka games), there are animated cutscenes, and the guys cater to a wide range of type from the boy next door, to the twisted teammate, all the way to the enigmatic enemy commander (although his route's in the fandisc.) There are OVAs and an animated movie released for Haruka 3 and a few manga one shots for it but they don't really compare to the actual game. I can go on forever about how much I love this game, its plot, and its character and I'd cross my fingers forever for this game to be considered
even though it'd probably have slim chance since it's by Koei's Ruby Party.Posted 2 months ago # -
darkmiyu said:
If they do, I will be happy to import. If I remember corret I belive that HakuoUki and HnK are both from Idea Factory, and the person who made the art is the same .Ohh I see thats why I loved the artwork in HnK so much its really breathtaking in both Hakuoki and HnK :)
Posted 2 months ago # -
Tsuko85
Membertwo of the other three Hakuoki PSP games have NDS versions of them
NDS cards aren't becoming obsolete like PSP UMDs due to the 3DS using a similar shaped card so it would be nice if Aksys releases the DS versions of Zuisouroku and Yuugiroku since the 3DS is backwards compatibleReimeiroku is the exception since it only has PS2 and PSP versions,
the PSP version of Reimeiroku would probaly be the best choice of any of the Hakuoki games so Aksys could get it out before the PSP completely becomes replaced by the PS VitaIf anyone on these boards gets a PS Vita, keep your PSP!!!
Posted 2 months ago # -
daisy-chan
MemberSince I'm still waiting to be able to get Hakuoki I've been reading about Idea Factory's Otomate games and this one that is going to be released for PSP looks really interesting!! It could be set in Hakuoki's storyline (although this game is set like 300 years before Hakuoki). The game is called Toki no Kizuna
Story: It’s a year after Toyotomi Hideyoshi died (so, 1599), and the human world is once more falling into war. The head of the ten oni clans, Yase-hime, becomes worried about the future of the oni people. She travels to each of the ten clans, now scattered across the land, and asks them to retreat from human contact. On the night that they obey her and all gather in the Yase village, she’s kidnapped and put into a deep sleep. The oni heroine, Suzumori Yukina, is the head of the Suzumori household and was also strong enough to be the ninja guardian Yase-hime. She’s serious and respects the old ways, and has a hawk companion. Throughout the game, she must decide whether to look for a cure for her princess Yase-hime in the human world, in spite of Yase-hime’s request not to deal with humans.The reason I think it could be set in Hakuoki's storyline... (put it in spoiler tags)
Senhime is called Yase no hime by Kazama so maybe the Yase-hime in this game can be related to Senhime? Also in Toki no Kizuna there are oni clans which were mentioned in Hakuoki (and it also talks about not getting involved with humans like in Hakuoki)The art is really beautiful and the heroine's design and description are so cool!
I think it is going to be released in summer, wouldn't be cool to see this translated?
Anyway, I still want to give my thanks to AKSYS for bringing Hakuoki, just the fact of having it in English is like a miracle so even if they don't bring more otomes I already feel satisfied^^
Posted 2 months ago # -
CinnamonToast
Member^
Oh man, Toki no Kizuna looks really good from what I've seen/read. The female protagonist doesn't look like a wilting flower at all (which can be a good thing)! Mainly the character art is fabulous in general.While the game is definitely set during the Bakumatsu, I don't think it will be part of the Hakuoki's storyline. Although your connections between Hakuoki and the plot for Toki no Kizuna are rather interesting to think about.
Posted 2 months ago # -
reine
MemberIt sounds like it could be a prequel for/set in the same world as Hakuouki, actually. Since in Hakuouki itself it did talk that at some point the various clans had to decide what side to go with during the Sekigahara war/whether to continue getting involved with humans, and as it is this game sounds like it's going to be set during that period.
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