So I was minding my own business this night when I got a message from Microsoft, they tell me my pre-order has been delayed until December 31st of 2017……Soooo, another delay for the already Delayed South Park game? what could be happening? fine tuning? some sort of trouble? only time will tell!!
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Review: Touhou Genso Wanderer (PS4)
NIS has brought us another game from over seas, this time its Touhou Genso Wanderer by AQUA STYLE. It is a rouge-like RPG game which if ,that means anything to you, you know you’re in for a hard game.
Story:
Story wise this game is kinda simple. You play as Reimu Hakurei who is hanging out with her friend Rinnosuke. He gets possessed by an evil entity and beats up Reimu so now she’s out to investigate what truly happened and to stop Rinnosuke. So as not to spoil the story, suffice it to say that if you’re a Touhou fan you are sure to enjoy it there are references to their other games along with new things to experience.
Game play:
As I mentioned this game is a rogue like RPG which means it’s very hard but fair, if you die you go back to level 1 with only personal experience and some items. I’ll be honest, I’ve never really been a huge fan of rouge likes because of how easily you can lose all your progress. I, personally, want to have my progress saved and see the ending. In this particular game its turn based; you move a space and the enemies move a space as well. You attack, then the enemy attacks. I have played games like this before but the style is not something I’m used to. I prefer turn based like Disgaea turn based.
As I mentioned the game is hard but fair. It is fair in that it gives you all the tools to succeed; if you lose then it’s pretty much your own fault and this is evident right from the get-go in the tutorial. Small spoiler for the tutorial, they give you an item to protect your other items from harm and shortly after acquiring this item you step on a mine that spoils your food (SERIOUSLY! COME ON!!!!) that was my own fault for not paying attention to the item I picked up. Later, I picked up a float potion. They go on to tell you that sometimes there’s hidden rooms that are only reachable by using certain items, and lo and behold I use it and get to a treasure room -Woo, free coins! Then another warning, “Hey if you touch this thingy it will lock you in this room” I pay attention and avoid the thing. Like I said, hard but fair, you have your fair warning and your tools, use em!
Graphics:
So maybe I’m just being critical but, well, this is a PS4 game so why are the graphics so PS1/PS2 like? Not that it’s a bad thing, but it would be way cooler, in my opinion, if the fighting was a little more animated. Overall, the graphics are nothing to write home about. Some may be turned off the game because of them but honestly this is a fun enough game to look past this.
Overall, if you are a glutton for punishment I definitely recommend this one. It has its perks. I’ve been enjoying the game in smaller sessions; I can only take so much punishment, after all (damn you traps!). Give it a shot if you’re a fan of Touhou and/or Rouge-like games, this one is worth it!
You can find Touhou Genso Wanderer in stores March 21, 2017 for the PS4/PS Vita. Let us know if you try it out!
Wasabi Animeland Convention 9
Comments from Dark_Laharl: Anime Conventions have a tendency to bring out all manner of Anime fans, think of any type and you will probably see them at a con. Wasabi Animeland, Wasabi for short, is no different than any other Anime con I’ve been to. They have an Artist alley, Special guests, Panels run by some of the guests and any one who wants to run a panel, and some rooms will show Anime shows if you want to discover something new to watch.
I have been going to Wasabi for about 4 years now but this is the first year I have personally covered the con for press purposes. Sadly, this con has a bad reputation that it does not deserve, every time I have gone I have had a blast. You might get a few people who will disagree but you will probably seem them there again the following year.
Wasabi continues to offer the same things that they have always offered, what might be failing today might be the community, if they aren’t out there promoting it to others and spreading the word then how can we expect a big turnout for the con? Of course, it isn’t entirely community the organizers also need to put the word out and get the hype going.
Regardless of the imperfections that exist, there are some people that are still dedicated to Wasabi. There were plenty of people just hanging out and watching Anime, plenty of people who use conventions as an excuse to party with like minded people (not a bad thing). The people you talk to will probably tell you at first that they aren’t having fun, this is likely during the day time; many don’t start having fun till after dark.
Comments from Stellar.ice: I have been attending Wasabi for six years. When I first started attending cons, Wasabi was always my second favorite. Of course, there were only a few cons in the Denver area at the time. It wasn’t until 2015 that I saw a drastic decline in activities. From bouncy castles to hallway con, Wasabi has certainly seen a decline in activities.
However, I never really enjoyed Wasabi for the array of panels or guests. What I have always enjoyed was the intimate atmosphere created by every attendee. Before 2015, Wasabi always exhibited some of the best cosplay I have seen at a con. Not only that, the con-goers were extremely friendly and inviting, welcoming you into panels and just hanging out in the hallway. My real question is what has happened to the communal atmosphere of the con? How does the community come back to Wasabi?
I think Wasabi has definitely stepped up compared the famed “hallway con”, in terms of space, all it was missing this year was the people. Even the rave for Saturday night was a blast playing a variety of dance music to keep your body moving.
What do you think makes a successful con? What do you look for when you decided to attend an anime convention? Let us know in the comments!
YS VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA has been announced
At NIS press event 2017 one of the games announced was YS VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
The series itself is an adventure game where you explore the world and battle enemies in real-time very Zelda like in terms of its origins but splitting off to do its own thing. In NIS’s own words:
About the game: Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in an unknown world. Join Adol as he unravels the riddle of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana!
Key Features:
- An Epic Tale – Follow Adol on his latest adventure and uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
- Party On! – Change your playable character on-the-fly as you battle ferocious foes in lighting-fast combat.
- Another Side – Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her unique gameplay sections.
- It Takes a Village! – Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.
Some of the screenshots make this look like a game I could definitely pick up and play. How about you? The game is slated to release Fall 2017 on PS4 PS Vita and Steam look forward to it.
Tokyo Tattoo Girls announced and will be coming later this year
NIS announced a mystery of a game, not much is known besides some information about what the game is about, here is what NIS had to say:
About the Story:
After a calamity befalls Tokyo, some of the city’s survivors find themselves with
powerful abilities bestowed on them by colorful tattoos. The city is cordoned off from
the world, its inhabitants isolated. To create peace, the city has been divided into 23
wards, each controlled by a powerful group known as “Kumi.” Together, these
Kumi form the “Union.” It’s rumored that escape from the devastated city is possible, but
only for the person who manages to defeat all 23 Kumi
Key Features:
- Become the Tattoo Artist/The Power of Tattoos -Choose your companion character to help you escape from Tokyo, and develop her abilities by giving her powerful tattoos.
- Conquer Tokyo’s 23 Wards/A City to Conquer -Battle against the Union to conquer all of Tokyo’s 23 wards in the hope of escaping the city!
- Gorgeous Tattoo Designs – Enjoy unique designs inspired by traditional Japanese tattoo art created by tattoo artist Koji Tanaka
Here is the trailer released too!
Not a ton of info, but i’m interested nonetheless! Look for it Look for it this year on the PS Vita and Steam!
New Challenger Gaming 