Okay, so introducing my Japanese games collection:
EVE burst error PLUS
'EVE burst error PLUS' for the PS2.
Yeah, don't ask me why the Japanese abuse capitalisation like that.
I got this from Amazon Japan (second hand) for ¥860.
It is a crime/thriller visual novel.
Yeah, don't ask me why the Japanese abuse capitalisation like that.
I got this from Amazon Japan (second hand) for ¥860.
It is a crime/thriller visual novel.
This game is actually a remake of a Saturn game (PC before even that?).
It is a crime-thriller/conspiracy story that you play through the perspective of two really interesting characters: A gifted detective who is down on his luck and a pervy undercover police officer.
In the Saturn version you had to change discs to change characters. Here you simply tap the triangle button and you can zap back and forth between them.
A review will probably follow when I get around to finishing it.
It is a crime-thriller/conspiracy story that you play through the perspective of two really interesting characters: A gifted detective who is down on his luck and a pervy undercover police officer.
In the Saturn version you had to change discs to change characters. Here you simply tap the triangle button and you can zap back and forth between them.
A review will probably follow when I get around to finishing it.
Phantom of Inferno
Phantom of Inferno for PS2.
A visual-novel game. It cost ¥1909 from Amazon Japan (incl pnp).
There is also a remake of this game for the X360 and an anime series as well. Not tried either of those though.
A visual-novel game. It cost ¥1909 from Amazon Japan (incl pnp).
There is also a remake of this game for the X360 and an anime series as well. Not tried either of those though.
This game is actually pretty dark stuff. The set-up for the plot is that you stumble across an assassination in progress. The assassin belongs to a secret organisation and so you need to 'disappear' to keep it's existence secret. However, it turns out you have a talent for killing, so much so that your would be killers choose to brain-wash you and make you one of their own.
The characters eventually try to break away from the organisation but they can never quite run far enough away.
The game has an exacting, almost pedantic attention to detail to all the nuances of different guns (the developers clearly did their research).
Sadly the game is slow paced. Not just the narrative but even the voice acting is delivered slowly (and woodenly), with weird pauses between voice samples as the game goes to fetch more data from the disc.
A visual-novel on a technical budget is a tough sell, but the ropey voice acting doesn't help.
I've heard good things about it though so one day I'll fire it up again and force myself to play it until it gets good.
The characters eventually try to break away from the organisation but they can never quite run far enough away.
The game has an exacting, almost pedantic attention to detail to all the nuances of different guns (the developers clearly did their research).
Sadly the game is slow paced. Not just the narrative but even the voice acting is delivered slowly (and woodenly), with weird pauses between voice samples as the game goes to fetch more data from the disc.
A visual-novel on a technical budget is a tough sell, but the ropey voice acting doesn't help.
I've heard good things about it though so one day I'll fire it up again and force myself to play it until it gets good.
Clannad
Clannad for the PS2.
¥828 from Amazon Japan (second hand).
I haven't played this much but I think it is a slice-of-life/comedy visual novel game.
¥828 from Amazon Japan (second hand).
I haven't played this much but I think it is a slice-of-life/comedy visual novel game.
Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki The 3rd KAI: HD EDITION
Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki The 3rd: Kai HD EDITION
This was a new copy from ebay seller Wabitosabi. They were happy to part with it for £37.28 (incl. pnp).
This is the 3rd game in the Sora no Kiseki ('Trails in the Sky' in English) trilogy. The game is available for the PC (home platform), PSP and now the PS3.
Funnily enough for an isometric RPG, the game has 3D display support. I don't have a 3D TV though so I can't comment on it either way.
Of note is the CERO B rating. This (and the PSP version it is based on) have some of the darker content from the PC version cut out (at least that is what I've been told).
This was a new copy from ebay seller Wabitosabi. They were happy to part with it for £37.28 (incl. pnp).
This is the 3rd game in the Sora no Kiseki ('Trails in the Sky' in English) trilogy. The game is available for the PC (home platform), PSP and now the PS3.
Funnily enough for an isometric RPG, the game has 3D display support. I don't have a 3D TV though so I can't comment on it either way.
Of note is the CERO B rating. This (and the PSP version it is based on) have some of the darker content from the PC version cut out (at least that is what I've been told).
Note that the screens are all 16:9. Unlike the PC version this game runs in widescreen. However the graphics are not as sharp when placed under close scrutiny. For most people sitting at a comfortable TV viewing distance however this version of the game looks just as good.
The the text has been massively blown up and is sharp and easy to read; much more TV friendly than the monitor-oriented PC version.
However I found the PS3 version has some load time issues. They aren't long but they are pretty much non-existent in the PC version. This is disappointing as the game has a mandatory 3GB+ install.
The PS3 version also runs at around 30FPS (and inconsistently at that) next to the PC versions' super smooth 60FPS (even on old integrated graphics solutions).
The PS3 version does have some bonus goodies though. Themes, wallpapers and most importantly a DRM-free, uncompressed version of the entire game soundtrack.
The the text has been massively blown up and is sharp and easy to read; much more TV friendly than the monitor-oriented PC version.
However I found the PS3 version has some load time issues. They aren't long but they are pretty much non-existent in the PC version. This is disappointing as the game has a mandatory 3GB+ install.
The PS3 version also runs at around 30FPS (and inconsistently at that) next to the PC versions' super smooth 60FPS (even on old integrated graphics solutions).
The PS3 version does have some bonus goodies though. Themes, wallpapers and most importantly a DRM-free, uncompressed version of the entire game soundtrack.
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