Dragon Shadow Spell

[Sempiternal]

An interesting-looking SRPG.

Review: http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/dragonshadowspell/index.html

Official Site: http://dss-fp.jp/

[viiral]

I support this game :!:

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Genre: Fantasy Turn-Based Strategy
Release Date: Jan 18, 2007 (JP)
[ Flight-Plan ]

The magicians known as "Variants" seek an ancient power called "Matrix". The main character is Kaito, who is a Variant apprentice. As he investigates a newly discovered ancient ruin in Tokyo, he is attacked by some strange monsters. The only way to fight against them is to wield a weapon "Matrix Gear". After getting "Matrix Gear", Kaito attacks them. And something mysterious appears in front of him.

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[LadyMiaow]

Looks cute, though it bears a disturbing resemblance to Hoshigami. The story is exceedingly generic as well. neds moar "choose your hero/ine".

I'd back it regardless. Atlus USA and Flight Plan have played nicely in the past, too, so there might be even a slim chance of it.

[drunkmoron]

I'll get this if it was release in NA because srpg are awesome

[System_Error]

Like I said before. I'd get it if they changed the name. For some reason i despise the name.

[>:-(]

I'll say what I said before, I support this!

[Hyperactive]

I would go for it as long as it wasn't possible to get extremely powerful early in the game. I can never help myself when given something to do in a game, so, lets take disgaea for instance, when I gained access to the item world, I could not stop doing the item world. This caused me to get too powerful for the game before I was even a third of the way through it, and most of its fun disappeared. I think I prefer optional stuff like that opening up after you beat the game. Have the normal storyline, and what not, but after you beat the game you gain access to addictive stuff like item worlds, and optional fights galore, and you can't get the best stuff till after you have beaten the game on the correct difficulty, meaning no powering up. Would make you enjoy the game a lot more I would think, and save the true innovation for a second play through, making it like a totally new game.

Then again, even if you could make yourself insanely powerful early on, I would probably get this seeing as I am a sucker for pretty much any srpg's in existance.

[Hayato]

Flight-Plan's SRPGs (after SN1&2, anyway) have a name for being somewhat on the difficult end. I highly doubt that you could level very quickly at all... (It always took me at least like 3-5 free battles to get enough exp to level just a couple characters in Summon Night, and those battles aren't exactly things you can finish in a few minutes...)

Granted, I haven't gotten very far in DSS, but... It's already looking up to be hard later, OTL. Or maybe I just suck at SRPGs. :\ Either way, this game isn't going to be broken very easily.


That opening plot summary is okay, but it's kinda vague and misleading. :u

I'll replay the beginning later and see if I can provide something a little more descriptive, hahah. XD;

[sdragon21]

I support this 100%. Since SRW:OG's won't be coming out here anytime soon, this is probably the next best thing i'm getting to an SRPG that isn't made by NIS.

Bring this over here Atlus, Please!!!

[drunkmoron]

Flight-Plan's SRPGs (after SN1&2, anyway) have a name for being somewhat on the difficult end. I highly doubt that you could level very quickly at all... (It always took me at least like 3-5 free battles to get enough exp to level just a couple characters in Summon Night, and those battles aren't exactly things you can finish in a few minutes...)


Awesome, I hadn't played a hard srpg in a while. A lot of the recent ones were too easy. I completely support this game coming over.

[monkmaster79]

This game looks awesome! I would totally buy it if Atlus localized it.

[Hayato]

Awesome, I hadn't played a hard srpg in a while. A lot of the recent ones were too easy.

Yeah. FP really emphasizes good tactics over level grinding. Since you can't get much EXP from grinding, it makes that a pain in the ass and you're more or less forced to smarten up and think your way through battles. XD; And I hear that putting all your EXP into a single character to make a tank is a pretty lolfail tactic in these games, too. XD;

[Hayato]

Posting again for posterity!


Actually lol no, but hey! There's a chance we might be seeing this game over here. Vivid chance.

RPGFan seems to have gotten an interview (http://www.rpgfan.com/features/interviews2007/index1.html) with the president of Flight-Plan, and one of the questions is quite relevant to our interests!

Q: Dragon Shadow Spell has received critical acclaimed from American gamers who have imported the game's Japanese version, but is there any chance the game will see a US release?
A: We are looking into this right now as well. Essentially, we should have developed a foreign version [of Dragon Shadow Spell] at an earlier stage. With it being game for the PlayStation 2 format, I have this sense that we missed the timing. This is also related to our development lines. We are going to open our mind about developing foreign versions [of our games], but that doesn't mean [this will happen] immediately.

While not concrete by any means, that first comment from Watanabe is certainly a nice glimmer of hope!

[LadyMiaow]

The entire statement is pretty reassuring (if badly translated), really. He's vaguely stating that they feel they missed an opportunity by not introducing it to other markets. Games like this certainly aren't blockbuster titles down here, but when one catches people's eye, word gets around.

I just hope they change the cover art a bit. I can see it turning some people outside of Japan off.

[Hayato]

If it gets over here, they probably will change it. I personally don't have a problem with the cover art as it is, but I agree that it could be something else. It's a little boring, I suppose.

I like the art they used for the LE soundtrack and instruction manual a lot more. It's the art on the first page of the magazine article posted earlier (third scan?).

And if that's really FP's sentiments on the matter, I think (I hope?) we're pretty much good to see a better amount of FP games over here (meaning: at least one, hahah~). That makes me happy 'cause FP is pretty much my favourite developer, lol.

[animedemon]

it would be good if Flight-Plan made an American branch

[Sayckeone]

Agreed. We need someone else here since Atlus has been dropping the ball A LOT lately.

[animedemon]

yep in tht way we have more chance of there game coming to the US

[Numskull]

Another game that would probably find its way onto my must-have list.

[Grungust]

I love the sprites... And... Is that a giant demonic rooster?
:?

[42gami]

Wow that game looks cool (gotta love the sprites). I'd totally buy this if it came to the US.

[Zeta_Nova]

I also support this request. Please, Atlus :)?

[Jake]

Im going to post my support as well. I have been wanting this game to come here for a long time. Hopefully it will happen eventually.

[Sibladeko]

Something I've always wondered about is why Flight Plan, despite looking like a perfect company for Atlus (or others) to team up with (style of game, etc.) for localization, has almost no releases stateside.
I think we've had...Summon Night for the GBA?
And that's it?

Anyway resuming this after nearly 9 months (freaking FES stole my life, I'm done with anything Persona related for a year)

[Inzaghi]

Something I've always wondered about is why Flight Plan, despite looking like a perfect company for Atlus (or others) to team up with (style of game, etc.) for localization, has almost no releases stateside.
I think we've had...Summon Night for the GBA?
And that's it?

This was touched on in an RPGFan interview (http://www.rpgfan.com/features/interviews2007/index1.html) with Flight-Plan's president. The reason he gave was the company's "development lines," meaning that they lack the staff to work on their own games and overseas versions at the same time.

[Futanari]

It looks great, and it's from the developers of Summon Knight. :) I can't wait.

[Kaitosan]

I've seen the videos of this title on Youtube and I just hope that Atlus manages to localize it.

[sdragon21]

I've seen the videos of this title on Youtube and I just hope that Atlus manages to localize it.

It's possible. I believe there's some rule about there being a 2 year timeframe for a US game publishing company to localize an out of country game. If no publisher get's the right's for the game 2 years after, then it can't be localized. I don't know if that's the rule or not, but i may be wrong.

[System_Error]

wtf?


http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbadvance/data/583203.html

3 years later

[Sayckeone]

Yeah, I've never heard such a thing.

[Sei]

Sounds like an odd rule, where did you hear that?

Anyway, I support this game.

[Sayckeone]

He heard it out of his ass. I'm not playing. I don't ####ing play.

[Kakizaki]

Beating a dead horse:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/data/582366.html

[Sayckeone]

^Huh?

I own Chulip. As a matter of fact, I'm playing the US localization right now!

[Sanctine]

He meant it was released 5 years later.

I need too pick Chulip up. I wanted it really badly, but for some reason, it never got released in Canada. I'll have to find someone in the States who still has it in stock.

[Hayato]

I wanted it really badly, but for some reason, it never got released in Canada.

What? A few months back, I've seen it used in just about every EB I went to. Can't speak about that now, but I definitely guarantee Canada saw it.

[Sanctine]

What? A few months back, I've seen it used in just about every EB I went to. Can't speak about that now, but I definitely guarantee Canada saw it.

Okay, let me rephrase that.

We never got it in any part of Canada that has retarded language laws.

[Kaitosan]

He heard it out of his ass. I'm not playing. I don't ####ing play.

I've heard about this a few times, only the limit was stated to be one year, not two. I don't know if it's true or not, but it's been said more than once.

[System_Error]

He heard it out of his ass. I'm not playing. I don't ####ing play.

I've heard about this a few times, only the limit was stated to be one year, not two. I don't know if it's true or not, but it's been said more than once.

again

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/data/582366.html

Not true.

and in case you cant read links,

Chulip - Victor Interactive Software - 10/03/02 - JP

Chulip - Natsume - 02/14/07 - US

[Kaitosan]

Sorry, missed the links. :oops: Well, then I guess it's okay to keep hoping.

[ZetaBladeX13]

Sorry, missed the links. :oops: Well, then I guess it's okay to keep hoping.

At this point, it's about all I can do >_>

....still hoping XD

[Neuro]

Another (more than likely pointless) "Yay" for a localisation of this.

[Flußkönig]

One of the employees over at the NISA forums mentioned that Flight-Plan really didn't have the resources at that point to work on inserting text and to make new games at the same time. I guess this could change at any time, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[System_Error]

So guys now that you picked up Poison Pink, this shouldn't be too hard eh?

[randar23rhenn]

no we get arcana hearts and eternal poison over this and SRT :?

[Olethros]

^Eternal Poison was a good choice. This wouldn't be bad; Elminage would be better. Arcana Hearts was an odd choice, and not my thing, but I understand it. SRT needs to stay in Japan.

[randar23rhenn]

^Eternal Poison was a good choice. This wouldn't be bad; Elminage would be better. Arcana Hearts was an odd choice, and not my thing, but I understand it. SRT needs to stay in Japan.i admit the style of eternal poison looks cool, but the gameplay videos I've seen make the game look like another average at best SRPG

It's baffling to me, some of the localization choices made recently. Zoids Assault? Master of the Monster Lair? Ontamarama? Draglade? I can't help but wonder.

Odin Sphere, the Shin Megami Tensei titles (which are still coming thank god), SRT: OG 1 + 2, Etrian Odyssey. Those are sweet games, but it seems like they're throwing darts at a list of the most random japanese games possible to decide what to localize.

Why those games over this or SRT: OGs or KITN?

[Sei]

I love the art and style.

Day one.

[jj984jj]

I hope it's not too late for them to pick this up. I know it came out before Poison Pink and Twin Age but it looks so promising, the 2D in this game blows most PS2 2D of this style out of the water.

[Raidou11]

I believe the other new Flight-Plan game is better. Summon Night 4 looks so much better than this game, but I doubt either of the games will get localized though. ^^"

[Sei]

You never know, wasn't a summon night just released?

[Magnvs]

I would truly like to se DSS localized, but I fear it's too late to hope for anything but a fan translation.

Of course, I would be happy to be wrong : P

[System_Error]

^Eternal Poison was a good choice. This wouldn't be bad; Elminage would be better. Arcana Hearts was an odd choice, and not my thing, but I understand it. SRT needs to stay in Japan.i admit the style of eternal poison looks cool, but the gameplay videos I've seen make the game look like another average at best SRPG

It's baffling to me, some of the localization choices made recently. Zoids Assault? Master of the Monster Lair? Ontamarama? Draglade? I can't help but wonder.

Odin Sphere, the Shin Megami Tensei titles (which are still coming thank god), SRT: OG 1 + 2, Etrian Odyssey. Those are sweet games, but it seems like they're throwing darts at a list of the most random japanese games possible to decide what to localize.

Why those games over this or SRT: OGs or KITN?

Atlus will totally pick this up. Atlus = Sting.

[Kaibigan]

i totally want this.

[LordOfSkulls]

As MY OFFICAL FIRST post on Atlus USA Forum.......

And made this account just TO give my SUPPORT for this game and I hope it will come to USA

When i read the reiview and saw screenshots it gave me senstion of Final Fantasy Tactics...

Other reason for me to make this account was decided after reading posts and thinking this seems like a great community ;)

But ya ;p I Support This Game... ;) if Words shall not be heard than Couple heads in a SMURF present Box will be mailed to the doorsteps of Atlus USA xD rawr[/u]

[Pixel]

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[2TonDragon]

5 years for one game? well, for DSS, it seems like it'd be worth the wait >.>, *bumps old topic* DO IT NOW! Get to it, Atlus!

[Neuro]

As the PS2 enters its final days perhaps Atlus will please us all by releasing this ;)

[jj984jj]

I'm bumping this because of that My World, My Way patent that is suspected to be Sekai wa Atashi de Mawatteru. Less Global A, Success, and Idea Factory crap and more missed gems before the PS2 market comes to a close please Atlus. Pretty please? A Flight Plan SRPG blow-out between this and Sacred Blaze would be a great 2009.

[Zachalmighty]

I'm gonna have to agree here with jj984jj, if you could release this, that would be awesome!

[ErnestLyell]

Oh man,why ATLUS still hasn't realeased this awesome game
I mean ATLUS translates POISON PINK already
POISON PINK isn't a bad game but DRAGON SHADOW SPELL is way much better
So,please ATLUS please translate this game I really want it

[hanseo]

bring this over

[CrouchingTiger]

yes atlus, i've been waiting for this game

and it will be better than eternal poison of course!

[ceifadorx]

i suport this game, day one for me

[wii-tard]

looks pretty cool.

[elroid]

It's been 2 years since this game is released any hopes in the release? I've play this game once but i really wanted to know more about the story

[SomethingDifferent]

Have I already posted in this thread? No? Then, now's the time.

DAY ONE. No, the day before that. Really. I'd buy a dozen copies of this just to show my appreciation. Best SRPG I've ever had the pleasure of playing ever since I became a fan of the genre. Come on, Atlus, there's still time!

[bum_199]

would definately buy this

[Diarma]

Attention Atlus, Can you give us an update on whether or not Dragon Shadow Spell will get an English translation? You do not need to get English voice acting done, we only need the text so we know the story! you can do it! And it will sell well to us!

If there are any on this forum who do not know this game do a youtube lookup for it and then keep replying on this thread. It looks superb, in fact it will still look great in 10 years time. Don't give up on the PS2 SRPG yet...

[Goldark]

This looks awesome! Definitely on my wishlist, Any news from Atlus about this?

[Constraint]

Huh, I thought this game was released in 2001 but it's in 2007.

[Kesseki]

I still want this game bad. And Flight Plan games in general.

Edit: Sacred Blaze also looks good and is more recent, but I supposed that's for another thread.

[Goldark]

Sacred Blaze does look good, but Dragon Shadow Spell looks better, compare gameplay videos, DSS looks amazing, great style!

[RaMestre]

Wow... The game looks awesome! I bet it have a nice customization system as well...

Oh, Atlus... Hear my call and bring this beautiful game... ♥

[elroid]

This is indeed one of the best SRPG game in ps2! If not top 5, must also be within top 10!!
Good story, good music, good character design, good system... What else do we want!?

[Diarma]

Completely agree with RaMestre and Elroid - The artwork is superb, the official site looks great too :-
http://www.flight-plan.jp/~dss-fp/main/dss.html

And this is a great example of the gameplay and the terminally cool music :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrP9FJqcLgs&feature=related

In fact, just browsing the game in youtube and you know the game is special.

However I get the horrible suspicion that this game has missed the "window" to be translated (as another poster quoted Flight Plan saying). I think Flight Plan have all their staff working on their latest PS3 release, no one to spare with the localisation of a two year old game and also it would cost Atlus too much money to translate it themselves (for the money they would get in return). A great shame.

[Goldark]

Hmmm, not much love for this game is there?

[Zoltor]

I'm pretty iffy on the alt 2007/story setting, but the systems sounds like they'll be awesome, and there seems to be tons of side quests, and such, which the more the better, so that's great as well. I would need to see mere detailed info, but judging by what I've seen so far, I would deffinitely give it a shot.

[Goldark]

TBH I love the art style and the gameplay looks like it's straight forward JRPG, not the not like the soap-oparatic wankware I am trudging through with DragonAge : Origins. Yeah, Dragon age with the same art style as DSS and less er, "romance options" and... ok, I'll stop bitching.