Summon Night X: Tears Crown

[Zeta_Nova]

http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen29358_summon-night-x-tears-crown-announced-for-the-nintendo-ds.html

What do you think guys, would you want to get this game when it releases as well?

[jeffx]

All depends on what combat is like.

[jj984jj]

Looks like a traditional fantasy RPG?? I guess we'll find out soon enough:
http://www.summonnight.net/

I hope it's localized if Flight Plan is behind it, and that it'll be balanced like their SRPGs and not as easy like their other spin-offs. If they are making this and it's due out in February, just like Shining Force Feather, then they've really been busy lately. They also have that PS2 SRPG called Scared Blaze coming out as well.

[miruki]

Ohhh.. ohhh.... *___* Do want badly!

[dorkatlarge]

My enjoyment of Summon Night games has been up and down. I loved Swordcraft Story 2, but I only sort of liked the other two translated games.

The first image from V-Jump is awfully fuzzy. So I'm curious as to whether Tears Crown will go back to the series' tactical RPG roots or not.

[System_Error]

I think I would buy it if Atlus brings 1 & 2 over

[MachineMaiden]

Day one! I would even reserve the bad boy! I want any and all Summon Nights to be translated! I'm SO keeping my fingers crossed, please Atlus!

[Luna]

Does the main guy remind anyone else of D.Gray.Man?

Anywho, I would probably pick it up

[sdragon21]

Anything Summon Night is Day One for me!!!

I just hope it's a SRPG, or that it play's like Swordcraft Story.

[Zeta_Nova]

Got new scans :)

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7649/snx2rp7.th.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snx2rp7.jpg) http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2686/snx3fz4.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snx3fz4.jpg)

[jeffx]

I'd rather get something dark like Elminage DS, but I wouldn't pass this up either.

Thanks for scans.

[jj984jj]

According to those scans Flight Plan is still in charge of planning the project, but they aren't making it them-selves. It's a traditional RPG being developed by Think & Feel who made Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings.

[MachineMaiden]

Are there night scenes again like in Twin Age? Is that what they're showing on the bottom right of the second scan? I can't read a lick of japanese so any and all info from that scan is greatly appretiated!

[jj984jj]

^Yeah it seems to have returned.

Screens:
http://i33.tinypic.com/npmjns.jpghttp://i37.tinypic.com/ver75.jpg
http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1220147_1407.html

You can play as either Dylan, the prince of Deltiana, or Fara, the princess of Celestia, when you start the game.

[drunkmoron]

This look pretty good. I'll get it on day one. I still wish a Summon Night SRPG will come out in NA

[getter77]

Definitely looks like Allen Walker from D. Gray Man---a cheeful one at least with a normal eye and arm.

[MachineMaiden]

^Yeah it seems to have returned.


You can play as either Dylan, the prince of Deltiana, or Fara, the princess of Celestia, when you start the game.


You made my day/evening! I loved those! I really hope that this one is translated into english down the line. I've bought every single one that atlus has translated so far and I yearn for more! Also thanks for that famitsu page, I really appretiate it. ^^

[Hayato]

That battle screen reminds me of World Destruction. A lot. 8U

[Master Zombots]

Day one! I would even reserve the bad boy! I want any and all Summon Nights to be translated! I'm SO keeping my fingers crossed, please Atlus!Same here. :) I love the Summon Night games! I read about this one, and it seems just as great as all of the others.

[jj984jj]

The official website (http://www.summonnight.net/) is open. Looks like the Princess of Celestia's name is spelt Phara, not Fara.

That battle screen reminds me of World Destruction. A lot. 8U

That's a good thing if it doesn't break after you pass a certain level like it did in the JP version of WD. But it doesn't look the same to me, they're both turn based battle systems that use both screens, the similarities seem to end there.

[Hayato]

World Destruction was so ridiculously easy. :T

And considering that's the only battle screen we have so far (that's visible with some detail?), I don't think it's too far to comment on how similar they look, because they look pretty much identical barring the fourth character.

I haven't browsed the site yet, though. There's probably other stuff out there.

Speaking of World Destruction--

I hope SNX makes use of the touch pad at the very least. The lack of that for WD made me seriously question why the game was put on the DS in the first place, when a story of that magnitude would've done much better on something that had more space (and therefore more time for story and character development).

[Zeta_Nova]

Got new updates for you guys :)

Courtesy of RPGamer
6 Screens (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/summonnight/snx/screens/snxss120408-1.html)
2 Art (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/summonnight/snx/art/snxart120408-1.html)

[etrianfan]

Please bring this game here, Atlus.

[Magnvs]

Looks very promising, I would definitely support this one.

[Nilix]

The girl's voice sounds like Index. I think I might get the Japanese version.

[Constraint]

I like the main character's armor. Neat.

[LuigiBoy7]

I'd love to see this come stateside (or any Summon Night game, really). I love the series.

[jj984jj]

It's dated for November 5th in Japan now, here's the latest screens/info:
http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/174/174962/
http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090703_299516.html

http://i42.tinypic.com/2wgub9x.jpghttp://i39.tinypic.com/m9t5hf.jpghttp://i44.tinypic.com/34ysjex.jpghttp://i42.tinypic.com/2ykb0v5.jpg

[Yet Another Tim]

I support this, even though there's a great risk that Namco Bandai will charge Dragon Ball-levels, to have this licensed out to Atlus USA.

[sakura925]

I lOVE Summon Night!!!!!!!!! i hope Atlus brings this over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jj984jj]

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6aCvyQrjJs
Gameshow demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR21-jCh-QY

The animation is fantastic! I understand why Atlus passed on the direct ports of SN1 and 2 with removed VA, but I hope they plan on going after this.

[AdrianMorales]

Atlus definitely needs to deliver with this one.

[AbsyntheDelacroix]

Awesomesauce. Do want!

[Wildarms]

GREAT! it seems it is more like a good ol' rpg!! i love summon nights from GBA! and liked NDS, but it seems this fights are better than the NDS one, PLEASE ATLUS bring one of your bests first localized games back again! i loved yout summon nights and this one looks like a hit! even the old art style looks better than ever, you can see a movie gameplay on the main page http://www.summonnight.net/snworld/snx/index.html

Omg if you guys bring this and luminous arc 3, i will be so happy to have my DS i will preorder all that stuff

Please! *uses mental powers to convince atlus's staff*

[Wildarms]

Great release date 5 november, there has been a bunch of updates, u can even download pics of the characters, this is just too great! atlus u cant let this one pass! is their 10th year aniversary

[miruki]

The game does not only look adoreably cute and pretty but it's also a whole lot of fun to play... I seriously hope this will get localised... :/

[Yukinohi]

I already played the Japanese version. I liked it, mostly because it was Summon Night. The voice acting is well staffed (especially Arty's <3).

But oh gawd, if Atlus DOES localize it, they'll probably dub it, holy--

I'm not saying they'll go full voiced, but I still fear the effort/emotionless American dubs of doom. They're super effective against me.

[ryvl_v.00]

I couldn't care less about the VA, as long as it's a good game, then i'm in. ATLUS!! please!! localize this game!!

I don't quite like Summon Night: Twin Age. So easy to beat unlike the GBA versions where you can make your own weapons and stuff.

ATLUS must localize Summon Night 1, 2, and X for the DS here, since Swordcraft Story is a hit after all.

[MoBoRoS]

ATLUS must localize Summon Night 1, 2, and X for the DS here, since Swordcraft Story is a hit after all.

Yes!!! ATLUS must localise these games. DEFINATELY!!
They are much better than the Summon Night: Twin age and have of course a potential to outsell it cause everyone will buy'em!
They are supercute, good quality games, with awesome battlesystems etc etc! Everything the cosmumers want!
^_^ That's why ill continue to support ATLUS and keep buying most of the releases they bring stateside, so that they can localise more masterpieces for us! ;)

[Belle_Radz]

Please bring this over Atlus!!!! I really love the summon night series and would love for this one to be brought over here!!!! The story, characters, and graphics are really fascinating too!!!! :D:D:D

[Batensan]

Wow, it's been over a year already :\

Get ready for an essay of MY FEELINGS.

I was playing my friend's Japanese copy (even though I can understand only a bit) and really looked over the game.
Personally, I think it's a lot better than Twin Age. The two are barely comparable. In Twin Age, Summon Beasts weren't even used in combat, but in Tears Crown they are. It really puts a variable as to how a battle can come out.

The system is turn based (and there's no problem with that) and I enjoyed grinding my team to grow stronger. And it's not just leveling the characters. You have to have battles to have your Summon Beasts learn new skills. That made it a lot less boring. There were also battles that I had to redo because it was a challenge, so don't think that just because it's turned based that it's a baby game. Also, Braves, mini missions in battles (optional) such as winning without anyone dying or defeating an enemy a certain way, added to the fun and challenge.

That reminds me of Hexyz Force. Comparing the two games, I think Tears Crown wins by a landslide. HF was more about solo completion of missions and getting items with less text to enjoy and take in. Tears Crown is quite story oriented, but that lets you see character traits unfold, which I could compare to Persona 3 and 4. Personally, I think that it would have been nice if we were able to interact with the characters in HF more.

There are more unique things about this game, such as the Summon Plate system and parts when you have to act in a royal court. I believe Tears Crown is the most innovative and interesting of the Summon Night series. It's presented beautifully on the DS and is a gem for RPG fans, in my opinion.

It makes me really sad that this game probably won't be coming to America, but a lot of things can't be helped. I just wanted to post this because I wanted people to know that it really is an interesting game.

Still, I hope that one day it'll be localized so I can buy it and play it while squealing happily like a schoolgirl <3

[Sagadego]

not happening the creator Flight-Plan went under. thus no more summon night for now

[Batensan]

I'm not saying that more Summon Night titles should be made, but that it would be nice if this one was localized.

[Sagadego]

and like i said with flightplan the code is problay gone

[Batensan]

Weren't the rights to the property given to Namco Bandai?
I'm not that sure, but isn't there a possibility that they have the code? I dunno, I can always hope.

[Sagadego]

just give up! its not happening ok.
bandai namco is stingy with there properties now. also all the orginal staff moved on to form a new company.

[gunbomb90]

I would seriously like to see Summon Night X to be in the USA region! Been playing since swordcraft and its amazing!