Growlanser 1: PSP remake

[cj iwakura]

http://www.growlanser-realm.com/publications/gl1psp.jpg

Growlanser PSP
- 14th May
- Port of the PS1 original
- with new paths in the game

http://www.growlanser-realm.com/publications/growlanser1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/cjiwakura/090206grow01.jpg


Not even a question, Atlus. Get busy. :)

[Sagadego]

yes! this and the persona 1 port please!

[SickleCellAnemia]

Not even a question, Atlus. Get busy. :)

This, cuz the PSP could always use some love.

[jeffx]

ARE YOU SERIOUS?? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

DAY ONE

please update the original post with pictures when they're out!

[jj984jj]

I'd pick this up, it'll sit nicely next to my copy of Growlanser Generations.

[cj iwakura]

I'm starting to think we aren't getting Growlanser VI. I think V did too badly to warrant it, and it's getting late.


This has a chance, though. "Featuring the far superior battle system from Growlanser Generations!"

[jj984jj]

It has more of a chance since it's the first game, more people would rather start with this than V or VI. Hopefully SCEA doesn't block this or Persona.

[xHaseox]

Never played the series before, but I guess this would be a good place to start (dur).

Day one. I'll end up buying all the others too, because I'm anal like that.

[Hamel]

ATLUS YOU TRANSLATE THAT NOW!

Day 0!

[jeffx]

Start with the "Generations" 2-in-1 pack before HoW if you want a better opinion of the series. (no offense to Atlus USA)

[cj iwakura]

Growlanser II & III are amazing, especially II. So much replay value in both.

V is okay. The story is good, but the battle system isn't nearly as fun. It's more of an action RPG with strategy elements. IV and under are all strategy.

[jj984jj]

Start with the "Generations" 2-in-1 pack before HoW if you want a better opinion of the series. (no offense to Atlus USA)

Generations is hard to find now though. RIP Working Designs. Maybe if Atlus USA can bring this over they can find a way to reprint Generations for those who don't have it as well?

[xHaseox]

Only about $60 on Amazon for Generations. Not too bad, I'll look into the gameplay and stuff later.

I'll need something to fill the void since .hack is ending *hysterical sobs*

[cj iwakura]

Atlus USA said it themselves when they were marketing Growlanser V; Generations puts you in the role of an omniscient traffic cop, loosely speaking.

Each character is controlled using line-based movement. You set up their paths, dictate their actions, and then everything takes place in real time.

It's chaotic, but fun. And there's three different possible outcomes for every mission, so there's plenty to drive a perfectionist mad.

[jeffx]

Only about $60 on Amazon for Generations

much cheaper on ebay, I just checked. of course not for the deluxe pack but you're not missing out too much.

[Clephas]

*Clephas froths at the mouth and screeches, dancing in circles while keeping his right hand over his belly button and his left with its index finger up his right nostril with the nail side inward, for he has discovered that this is the ritual that causes Atlus to bring over games he wants*

[hanseo]

pretty please atlus bring it over

[IPRFenix]

*IPRFenix jumps up on the table, psp in hand, and starts doing the moonwalk* "I dance for you Growlancer!"

Needs more Growlancer.

[Clephas]

I hope I didn't start a trend...

[B.K.]

Here's a link to an image of the article.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2yosb53.jpg

I hope Atlus does this. We already have the sequel and prequel in English. I'd like to see the story that started it all.

[System_Error]

It's the story of a lovely lady
Who was bringing up three very lovely girls
All of them had hair of gold, like their mother
The youngest one in curls

It's a story of a man named Brady
Who was busy with three boys of his own
They were four men living all together
Yeah, but they were all alone

Until the one day, one day when the lady met the fellow
And they knew, and they knew it was much more than a hunch
Then they knew this group must somehow form a family
That's the way, that's the way, that's the way they all became

The Brady Bunch

*Safety Dances through topic*

[Manic Expressive]

I guess I was beat to it, I was hoping to get a nice thread going with some talk of the series but at this point I am too exhausted to care. Don't miss out on this opportunity Atlus, I doubt it will ever come up again.

[thinkfreemind]

I give it a thumbs up. That's all the reason you need, right Atlus? :smile:

[Magnvs]

I was truly surprised by this announcement, and I sincerely hope Atlus USA doesn't miss the chance to bring to the western audience one of the finest chapters of this great saga. Maybe it was fate that G4 was skipped (and, sadly, I'm not too optimistic on G6, at this point), but getting an english release of G1 would be a boon for the Growlanser fanbase.

[Pibbman]

The thing is, SCEA will not allow straight ports to be localized, so this title (and Persona for that matter) have to have at least some changes (can be minor) in order not to be considered a straight port. If they do this, this title will be allowed over here.

In any case, I'm a HUGE SRPG fan, and I'd love to have this. (it is SRPG right?)

[ErnestLyell]

Finally,the greatest volume of such an amazing series get translated
Long life to Atlus ...... although It would be nice to get a PS2 remake,too:seesaw:

Finally get to see Ernest Lyell in action again , ....the good old days....;):D

I will definitely buy a PSP just for this game

Again,long life to Atlus,one of the greatest publishing companies ever:grouphug:

[byrc]

Hold your horses Ernest. No one said Atlus USA is publishing this game yet. I wouldn't start praising them till they start announcing their intentions.

At the moment keep your pitchfork, torch, and usless online petition at the ready.

[ErnestLyell]

Hah,hah,hah......you may be right @byrc
But I have faith in Atlus
Besides,Growlanser is the official properties of Atlus,so they have every rights to publish it,right?

After all,Atlus deserves to have our mental support to turn this into reality,right?:grouphug:

And it's true that Atlus is one of the best publishing companies ever

[Pibbman]

And it's true that Atlus is one of the best publishing companies ever

normally I don't like making statements that can appear to come off as fact, but I have to agree with you. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have my japanese games fix.

[Divals]

Ooh. Want.

I've never played a Growlanser game before, but I just picked up Generations at Gamestop for $20 the other day, seemed too good to pass up.

[cj iwakura]

This seems like a straight port, but hopefully Atlus USA can perform whatever dark ritual that convinced SCEA to allow Yggdra Union and Star Ocean 2 onto the PSP here.

I don't think they're in a position to be picky.

[Eldrick]

Day one for me too. The worst was valkyrie profile it was not simply a port it was a inferior version with brand new CG

[bodrock]

Day 1 purchase....assuming Atlus delivers!

[Kari]

Please. Pleeeeease. This is a definite preorder for me. Is two new characters enough to make it not a straight port? I think so.

[B.K.]

This seems like a straight port.

It isn't. It has two new characters and new paths you can take through the game.

[Manic Expressive]

^Awesome then. I had always wanted to play as Carmaine since he was in Growlanser 2 and they gave him that holier than thou treatment.

[Green Card]

This is a day one buy. Please bring this and persona over here to give me a reason to play my psp.

[Macstorm]

I'd be all over this one, too. I think it's a perfect game for the PSP.

[Olethros]

^ Agreed.

[RinTachibana]

*Rips off his shirt and hip thrusts his way across the Atlus forums because Clephas threatened him with what would happen if he didn't :very_sad:*

Growlanser for PSP, onegai! :D

[Sanctine]

I will disown Atlus if they don't publish this.

[CoarseDragon]

Yes, I want this one too. Come one Atlus get busy - Please...

[Aika]

Finally stopped lurking and registered just to BEG Atlus for this game.

Pretty please? ;_;

[Foryth]

Generations was the ####, I want this. ;)

[Kain Mare]

You know, I was thinking of making a thread about this. I'm glad I checked first before pursuing the idea more.

Day One, indubitably.

[Ozymandias]

I've been a lurker on these forums for a couple of years, and have never really posted. This is a game that really brought me out of the darkness to make this post.

While it does suck we may never get 4, and 6 (although i'd prefer 4), this game is perhaps the best of the series. Like many rpg series which had to some arguably ho-hum or bad sequels, the original is a beast! You've heard praise, and requests, among requests, but this is the one and only game in the series that matters the most. I'd do anything to get this game out in the states.

P.S. This would also help get my Carmaine cosplay more noticed :P

[Gunloc]

Yes please! This is my most wanted game that Atlus could localize currently. More Growlanser is always a good thing.

While it does suck we may never get 4, and 6 (although i'd prefer 4)...
Don't give up on IV & VI yet. They could always port those to PSP too. (And I still think VI is viable for a PS2 release. The PS2 still is going strong.)

[Shouta]

Growlanser II & III are amazing, especially II. So much replay value in both.

V is okay. The story is good, but the battle system isn't nearly as fun. It's more of an action RPG with strategy elements. IV and under are all strategy.

II and III were a lot weaker to me in retrospect. V (and VI as well) has flaws but the extremely speedy battle system isn't one of them especially since it can be played like classic Growlanser. It just needed to have sharper scenario design but it does have some killer battles in the game.

Anyway, this is good news. Atlus really should jump on this game as it was one of the best , if not the best RPGs during the Playstation era. This will be the chance that they missed all the way back then.

[Rev]

Add me to the growing list here. But make it one of the PSP/PS3 ones that you can download from the PSN. I am addicted to Suikoden and Wild Arms on there. Come on Atlus, let me show you my wallet!

[replicax77]

I too would very much like a chance to play Growlanser in a language that I can actually read.

[Ephesus]

This would be great, considering I can in to the Growlanser series with the second and third ones. I really would like to try the original.

Day 1, like just about everything Atlus releases stateside.

[Paranoia Dragon]

Bring...it....on!

[Ozymandias]

Anyway, this is good news. Atlus really should jump on this game as it was one of the best , if not the best RPGs during the Playstation era. This will be the chance that they missed all the way back then.

I agree with that statement. Also i've noticed how alot of lurkers have come out just to post about this game.

[Pibbman]

Anyway, this is good news. Atlus really should jump on this game as it was one of the best , if not the best RPGs during the Playstation era. This will be the chance that they missed all the way back then.

I agree with that statement. Also i've noticed how alot of lurkers have come out just to post about this game.

Are you one of them? :P

[tolin19]

I would get this day one.

[ceifadorx]

of course will be day one for me.
Maybe atlus will do the growlanser 1 and 6 combo?

[cj iwakura]

I'd take this over Growlanser 6 any day of the week.


But I will happily buy both.

[Constraint]

Definitely a day one.

[ErnestLyell]

One word :Growlanser rules:devil::D

[TyrantRevolver]

Please please bring Growlanser over for the psp, I would reserve and completely pay off this game the second it was available for preorder. It always irked me how we are still missing the first game.

Now all we need is 4 and 6 and its a done deal. Personally rather have 4 but it's all gravy.'

Consider me another fellow lurker who came out of the darkness just for this game.

[blacksilver2010]

I was on the fence to order a PSP. After hearing this news, I'm buying it. I will be looking for the news of the US release and I hope for success with sales that could revitalize this great series in the US. Also put in a vote from me for GL4!

Is this a trend in the revival of the 2D RPG with great characters and story?

[Pibbman]

Man, I keep coming back to this thread haha. I only want it because I'm such a huge SRPG freak, probably more so than the standard traditional RPG. The PSP is a wonderful platform for the genre, since the widescreen is great for it.

[growlanservoter]

Atlus didn't bring 4 which imo is the best of the 6 and so far they refuse to bring over 6. Growlanser isn't very popular here in the states I doubt very much this one will see the light of day here. I have lost faith in Atlus and if they ever decide to revisit growlanser (which they wont) I would dance for joy and buy every single game atlus has put out even the crappy remake of Yggdra Union and that crummy Izuna. So with that said Atlus please close this topic cause asking for anymore Growlanser games is like beating a dead horse with a stick it wont ever happen. We have a stand alone Heritage of war with no sequal and Atlus passed over 4 without a giving it a thought or a second glance so don't blame is on SCEA. If atlus even gave a hoot about the growlanser fanbase they would do everything they could to bring over 4 and 6 but they refuse and they wont cause the dont care and with our econemy going down the crapper it deffinately wont happen so if the admins wanna prove me wrong give us growlanser fans something but I aint holding me breath.
P.S. if you guys really want a growlanser fix get chaos wars is mixes many games into one and it has some Growlanser characters in it.

[Kakizaki]

^Calm down dude. Do you know how many SMT related titles I have requested over the years? Only a fraction of those have been picked up.

[ErnestLyell]

It's me ...... again:D
I'm so excited even when there's no news of English release:tongue:
Hope that the battle system will get upgraded even more:seesaw:
Hope that each character will have at least one unique,special attack:devil:
Hope that Ernest Lyell is playable:p
Growlanser I is the best in the series,it can probably revive the whole series
I have every Growlanser games (even Growlanser IV Return and the OVA anime)

[Sei]

Day one!

[Pibbman]

Day one!

lol, not picking on you but everytime (and it's a lot lol) that I see you say "Day one!" I'm tempted to go and look at your previous post history and count how many times you said it. :P

[kat_ears_kahrain]

I'm hoping to see this in the States at some point. Ever since Working Designs did 2&3, I've been dying to play one.

Then again, since someone did 5, I've been dying to play 4. >.>

[Kakizaki]

I would probably buy this.

[Sei]

Day one!

lol, not picking on you but everytime (and it's a lot lol) that I see you say "Day one!" I'm tempted to go and look at your previous post history and count how many times you said it. :P

Many! I like rewarding quality (or at least interesting stuff) that shows up on Amazon.ca

Most of that stuff doesn't ever make it here, so it doesn't require the level of wealth you may think to deliver. Why the only games I'm picking up for well.. 6 months maybe, are my world my way, super robot taisen, the tower thing, and summoner, and all of those cost 10 dollars less on amazon + random discounts/and or items I just resell ^_^

Someone had commented on it before, too, heh.

I guess I'll be in trouble if Atlus actually releases all that I have liked.

[Boss_Tuff]

I guess I'll be in trouble if Atlus actually releases all that I have liked.

Agreed on that. I would be spending a lot more on games than I do monthly anyway. I'm having a hard time catching up with all of the releases I've missed in the past few years. :(

On a side note:

Day One!

[SomethingDifferent]

Add one more to the "registered just to post on this thread" list.

If there's one game that can convince me to buy a PSP, it's this remake. If it gets localized, of course.

And while I'm at it, bring Precarious World as well. There's still time. :D

[cj iwakura]

Did someone seriously recommend buying Chaos Wars for a Growlanser fix?


While I'd love for them to bring over IV and maybe VI, I can understand if they don't. IV is past its prime, and VI is supposedly not that good. Better than V, but still not as good as Generations.


If the first game is the finest example, then I'd rather get that than anything.

[Tatsuya]

Did someone seriously recommend buying Chaos Wars for a Growlanser fix?


While I'd love for them to bring over IV and maybe VI, I can understand if they don't. IV is past its prime, and VI is supposedly not that good. Better than V, but still not as good as Generations.


If the first game is the finest example, then I'd rather get that than anything.

Chaos wars "shudders"

As for this i do hope atlus brings it over, i'm a pretty big fan of SRPG's and unless for whatever reason atlus japan decided to release ronde again (which they probably won't, SMT nine is even more likely) or the majin tensei series this would definitely be a good game to bring over.

[NeverChris]

Day 1 for sure.

[drunkmoron]

If this get localized I would go pick it up on day one (it probably end up not being there because Canada slow at getting games. So I would end up constantly going to EB day after day to try to pick it up)

[Clephas]

I find this outpouring of love and hungry desire to be quite refreshing. I would prepay this without an instant's hesitation.

[cj iwakura]

Images!

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1221811_1407.html

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2009/02/04/pc_fc_n_gs/090206grow01.jpg

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2009/02/04/pc_fc_n_gs/090206grow04.jpg
^I assume that's the new character.

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2009/02/04/pc_fc_n_gs/090206grow06.jpg

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2009/02/04/pc_fc_n_gs/090206grow07.jpg

Please don't make me import this, Atlus.

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2009/02/04/pc_fc_n_gs/090206grow08.jpg

[slayn]

Jumping on the bandwagon here. This game looks pretty cool.

[Kari]

Glasses Girl is quite attractive, and almost tsundere looking in that last shot. Now I want more images of the Featherian girl :D

Also, the official site's up: http://gl.atlusnet.jp/index.html

[ceifadorx]

Nice, i liked i think both girl.
I want to see more

[Ashilyn]

Day One, definitely. Here's the info that's out and has been translated so far:

-There will be "extensive" expansion to the existing game scenarios and plot
-A brand new story path is being added, with a new ending to accompany it
-Entirely new story events are being added, both for new and old characters
-New characters include a new heroine named Ameria, and Featherian named Melfy. Both female, of course, what else would you expect from Urushihara?
-UI tweaking along with a sped up and slightly modernized version of the battle system
-A slew of other smaller technical tweaks

Come on, Atlus. Second best game in the series, and I'd love to be able to play it without books and FAQs at my side. At least give it a try.

[TheMagicHat]

Dude! A chance to finally play the game that started it all!?

DAY FRICKEN' ONE!

[Philemon]

I need this now! Growlanser 1 in English finally would be amazing!

[Rodger]

You can add my support to this. Glad to see so many PS2 or earlier games getting remakes these days, especially on the DS or PSP. Wouldn't mind picking this up too.

[CurryStorm]

I would also pre-order this first chance I get. I love the series in general and have always heard great things about this game. Plus, my PSP could always use some good RPGs.

Of course, any RPG that Atlus brings over for any Playstation system I'm more-than-likely going to try and get.

[growlanservoter]

Sorry I blew up the other day I have just been having a terrible week and needed to vent.

Day one hands down ^^

[ErnestLyell]

Dude,@growlanservoter,to me after ten years of waiting for the day of this game released,it's kind of understandable that you may lose your coolness once in a while (plus you have a terrible week)
All of us here is Growlanser fans so we should try our best to support and revive this series:D


Again Growlanser rules:D

[Onyx_a87]

Considering the state of the PSP here would Sony still have the restrictions put on Devil Summoner PSP if Atlus would consider bringing this over?

[Ozymandias]

There is alot of rumours about why Devil Summoner PSP did not make it here. From what I understand once a game does get "blocked", it can not be unblocked no matter the circumstance. Then again this is only what I hear.

[Onyx_a87]

That's a shame if true, there hasn't been anything on the PSP in the U.S. for over half a year (especially given the strong start to last year), hopefully this won't impact the chances of Persona and Growlanser but I still would have liked to have seen Devil Summoner.

[Romancer_Zero]

With any luck, we'll only get Growlanser. But with that said, I hope we get Persona as well. I got Growlanser 2,3, and 5 very recently. I MUST own this game!

[Ashilyn]

"Once blocked, always blocked" is a falsehood, otherwise we wouldn't have gotten Growlaner 2 and 3 at all. As for Devil Summoner PSP, it's generally believed that that game didn't come over for a number of technical reasons, not just because of any blocking by Sony.

As for nothing on the PSP in half a year, eh. THere's been a few things, and the last half year was way more console focused, compared to the first year which had a lot more stff in handhelds. It'll swing back.

[Ozymandias]

I don't believe Growlanser Generations was ever blocked by SCEA. I do know they were originally ment to be sold seperately, and then eventually packaged into one to appeal to SCEA standards. Again there are not many solid truths that come out of the SCEA process. One time someone was quoted as to saying along the lines of "If a game looks like dog ####, but plays great it will get blocked. If a game looks great, but plays like dog #### it does not affect its chances". There are alot of debates on how SCEA handles the more 2d in nature games and as to why we never got Tales of Rebirth which leaned more into a 2D style.

Yet Over Zenith ended up getting blocked. The english dubbed Sword of Etheria released in the UK pretty much confirmed that.

[Zefiro]

stopped lurking just to support this game,prease bring it atlus!

[odinel]

Growlanser I and IV are my best growlanser series ever !

especially I .. I still can;t forget the first feeling when I played

growlanser I..

and now ! Growlanser I is re-made !!

So excited..

The one problem is that I dont know how to read Japanese..

[YuriStargazer]

I made an account on here just to say you guys have GOT to make this remake. You owe it to your fans to bring this translation over.

either way ... Growlanser 1 ... in english ... on PSP ... do it now ... :3

Gah ... had to edit to remove something. how embarassing i should of read the sticky first. XD

[ErnestLyell]

I think that Atlus is gonna translate this game because it seems to me that's the only reason this game is remade

[Hamel]

I think that Atlus is gonna translate this game because it seems to me that's the only reason this game is remade

No
it's remade because people in Japan will buy this

[landlock]

Yet Over Zenith ended up getting blocked. The english dubbed Sword of Etheria released in the UK pretty much confirmed that.

Glass Rose and Gregory Horror Show were also blocked by SCEA but later released in the UK by Capcom luckily I don't think SCEE have ever blocked anything.

I would guess BOFIII and TOE were blocked by SCEA on the PSP aswell as they were ports of PSOne games which is why I assumed Devil Summoner on the PSP was never brought over.

Seems pretty unlikely Growlanser would make it over as its just a port with a few extras rather then a remake like Persona.

[Hamel]

Yet Over Zenith ended up getting blocked. The english dubbed Sword of Etheria released in the UK pretty much confirmed that.

Glass Rose and Gregory Horror Show were also blocked by SCEA but later released in the UK by Capcom luckily I don't think SCEE have ever blocked anything.

I would guess BOFIII and TOE were blocked by SCEA on the PSP aswell as they were ports of PSOne games which is why I assumed Devil Summoner on the PSP was never brought over.

Seems pretty unlikely Growlanser would make it over as its just a port with a few extras rather then a remake like Persona.

They did allow Valkyrie Profile PSP and the only changes there were CG movies

[tch]

As much as I'd like to see this localized, it's improbable. The series has absolutely no fanbase - just look at any Growlanser forum outside of Atlus - and the last installment sold only a paltry few thousand, if a leaked NPD figure is to be believed.

Remember Suikoden I + II for PSP? That series has a bigger fanbase, the games sell for hundreds of dollars on secondhand markets, and that was never localized. It would have been a much bigger deal than Growlanser.

Besides, Atlus already has a ton of games coming out in the forseeable future, and guess how many of them are for PSP? Two. If Atlus couldn't sell the series on the most popular system of all time, what chance does the graveyard where games go to die have? I'd love to be wrong, but if you didn't buy Heritage of War, you've already killed what little chance this game has of coming over.

[cj iwakura]

^I did buy Heritage of War, and the Growlanser Generations CE. I support the series at any given opportunity, and I'm sure if Atlus markets this properly, this can get the audience Heritage of War didn't. (Namely since it's a far better game)

Just because it's niche doesn't mean it isn't good. Besides, low sales didn't stop them from bringing over Devil Summoner 2, because the first sure didn't break sales records.


I'm of the belief(and hope) that if Atlus believes a game is worth playing, and deserves an audience, they'll localize it; SCEA barricade not withstanding.

[ErnestLyell]

I have every Growlanser games in my arsenal and I never regret buying them;)
Growlanser I and IV are the best in the series,far more better than the others:)
But neither of them made it to the western coast:very_sad:
So Atlus practically killed this series by not bringing I and IV over:question:
Growlanser deserve more attention and hopefully the Growlanser I remake will revive the whole series:devil:
They even spend money for that game Izuna.... or whatever it's called (I mean how many of you play it anyway),they should spend their budget for something more worthy
If it comes to worst ,Atlus should translate it and print it with limited amount in order to satisfy us Growlanser fans here rather than for profit:seesaw:

[Ashilyn]

and the last installment sold only a paltry few thousand, if a leaked NPD figure is to be believed.

Remember Suikoden I + II for PSP? That series has a bigger fanbase, the games sell for hundreds of dollars on secondhand markets, and that was never localized. It would have been a much bigger deal than Growlanser.

If you're talking about Growlanser V, keep in mind it only had a few thousand copies made to begin with. It was an extremely limited release, and most copies were gone from stores pretty quickly. The low numbers are reflective of the low amount of copies shipped from the get go.

As for Suikoden 1+2, that game sold so bad in Japan, where the series has an even bigger fanbase (barely 21,500 copies), that it wasn't logical for Capcom to release it anywhere else.

[SomethingDifferent]

for Konami to release it anywhere else.

Fixed. >_>

[Ozymandias]

Yet Over Zenith ended up getting blocked. The english dubbed Sword of Etheria released in the UK pretty much confirmed that.

Glass Rose and Gregory Horror Show were also blocked by SCEA but later released in the UK by Capcom luckily I don't think SCEE have ever blocked anything.

I would guess BOFIII and TOE were blocked by SCEA on the PSP aswell as they were ports of PSOne games which is why I assumed Devil Summoner on the PSP was never brought over.

Seems pretty unlikely Growlanser would make it over as its just a port with a few extras rather then a remake like Persona.

The point I was trying to make with Over Zenith is the fact that the graphic don't look as horrific (although i'm sure they are wonderful games) as the titles you mentioned. Infact Over Zenith in the graphics department is pretty pristine even by current PS2 standards. The only problem is the gameplay extremely tedious, and boring.

[Ashilyn]

for Konami to release it anywhere else.

Fixed. >_>

Grah, yes. Capcom on the brain. I blame SF4.

[Clephas]

While I do agree that the fact that it is 2D and a port of an old game makes it an uphill battle to get this past SCEA, I do believe it does have a chance. At the very least, it has a chance in that it was never brought over here before, which is a big plus in a lot of ways. I won't use Valkyrie Profile as an example, as SCEA tends to let anything Square proposes through, regardless.

[Ashilyn]

I won't use Valkyrie Profile as an example, as SCEA tends to let anything Square proposes through, regardless.

What about the Legend of Heroes games and Astonishia Story games? 2D, and the three LoH games are all remakes, but we got 'em anyway despite them not coming out here before. Growlanser has that going for it and the fact that there's already a player base (even if GV wasn't as well received as II and III).

[Ozymandias]

and the last installment sold only a paltry few thousand, if a leaked NPD figure is to be believed.

Remember Suikoden I + II for PSP? That series has a bigger fanbase, the games sell for hundreds of dollars on secondhand markets, and that was never localized. It would have been a much bigger deal than Growlanser.

If you're talking about Growlanser V, keep in mind it only had a few thousand copies made to begin with. It was an extremely limited release, and most copies were gone from stores pretty quickly. The low numbers are reflective of the low amount of copies shipped from the get go.

As for Suikoden 1+2, that game sold so bad in Japan, where the series has an even bigger fanbase (barely 21,500 copies), that it wasn't logical for Capcom to release it anywhere else.


Haha, I was about to say what a poor defense as someone obviously missed that whole ordeal. Suikoden PSP was a huge bomb in Japan, and it had NO CHANGES (a determining factor on localization) to either game. Plus it's not like Legend of Heroes, Valhalla Knights and Generations of Chaos have huge fan bases but they keep popping them out like no tomorrow! How Valhalla Knights 2 was even considered being localized after the first ones abysmal reviews is an achievement within itself.

Also surprisingly LoH is actually missing things from its original incarnation such as the anime movies.

[Chidori Boy Uchiha]

hey guys what's growlanser i've never played this game before but it doesn't seem to be a SMT game right? is it good? i mean if it's released in english should i buy it?

[jj984jj]

hey guys what's growlanser i've never played this game before but it doesn't seem to be a SMT game right? is it good? i mean if it's released in english should i buy it?

Of course you should buy it, this is THE LEGENDARY SRPG. :seesaw:

No but seriously, support it if there's an English release.

[RL Link]

hey guys what's growlanser i've never played this game before but it doesn't seem to be a SMT game right? is it good? i mean if it's released in english should i buy it?

Of course you should buy it, this is THE LEGENDARY SRPG. :seesaw:

No but seriously, support it if there's an English release.

After talking to Hamel about the game, I highly support it. =) It seems like a really good game. Especially knowing I'm getting a PSP due time this is going to be one of the first games I decide to get. Well, that or preorder.
Day 1.

[cj iwakura]

Growlanser's a very one of a kind strategy RPG, and if it's anything like 2/3/etc., then there's probably dating sim elements involved too.

Nothing as thorough as Persona 3/4's, but they're there.

[Chidori Boy Uchiha]

hey guys what's growlanser i've never played this game before but it doesn't seem to be a SMT game right? is it good? i mean if it's released in english should i buy it?

Of course you should buy it, this is THE LEGENDARY SRPG. :seesaw:

No but seriously, support it if there's an English release.

ok if it's released in english i'll make sure i buy it

[ErnestLyell]

The official website of Growlanser PSP get upgraded and I see at least two new cutscenes of the game

[cj iwakura]

Where? I just notice some new images.

[ErnestLyell]

Eh,I mean two image ,not two cutscenes
By the way,can anyone be kind enough to send me a Growlanser I save file before the final boss with all endings unlocked in mcr format (if you don't have it in mcr format,just send me in any format you can)
Thanks a lot

[B.K.]

Now that Persona's been announced, you need to announce Growlanser next, Atlus!

[hanseo]

bring it altus psp needs more love from you

[mxpowar]

Like others here, I've stopped lurking and registered an account just to add my voice to the plea, " Bring Growlanser PSP to the U.S."!

I don't even really like SRPGs that much (or at least the NIS ones but Growlanser II and III were such a joy to play that I NEED to play the first one!

Oh and if VI is anything like V, don't bother. I couldn't stand V after playing for only an hour. IMO, V was not a real Growlanser game in the same way that Shining Force Neo and EXA were not real Shining Force games. Just my opinion.

[hibiki_takami]

One announced (Persona remake), one more to go! Come on Atlus, you're our only hope!

[Gunloc]

Especially now that Persona PSP has been announced for North America, please don't forget about Growlanser.

As evident by this thread, there are many people who would really like to see this come over. It could signal a brand new start for the series in English.

[Ashilyn]

Come on guys, don't let us down. I know you want to bring us Growlanser, make it happen!

[ErnestLyell]

Yeah,Growlaner PSP is a must to have on PSP ,it's not that there's much to play on PSP anyway:agree:

Persona announced already,now Growlanser is on the way to go:D


Again,someone please send me a save file of Growlanser I before the final boss with all endings unlocked :very_sad:

[Clephas]

I put my voice in again with the others. Great job bringing Persona over, now bring us Growlanser! This kind of thing is what portable systems were created for.

[ShadowYuri]

I support this, I hope we'll get some news before the japan release.
Also, like it was said, PSP needs more games in general, so please ><

[cj iwakura]

Like others here, I've stopped lurking and registered an account just to add my voice to the plea, " Bring Growlanser PSP to the U.S."!

I don't even really like SRPGs that much (or at least the NIS ones but Growlanser II and III were such a joy to play that I NEED to play the first one!

Oh and if VI is anything like V, don't bother. I couldn't stand V after playing for only an hour. IMO, V was not a real Growlanser game in the same way that Shining Force Neo and EXA were not real Shining Force games. Just my opinion.

From what I've heard, VI is the same as V, gameplay wise.

Old-school is the way to go for me also.

[blacksilver2010]

GL 2 & 3 are great games. I'm about halfway through GL 5 and I think it is a great game. Fantastic plot and gameplay, the 3D graphics were not the best, but still good. I would love to see 4 & 6 in addition to GL 1.

[ErnestLyell]

Again,I need a Growlanser I final save file for some reason.:agree:
And I also want a Growlanser IV save file with all endings unlocked :very_sad:

I'm desperate right now:frown:

Some hardcore Growlanser fans must have at least one ,right? Please.:D

Growlanser is coming over.........
Growlanser is coming over.........
Growlanser is coming over.........
999 more times

PLEASE Atlus PLEASE

[Zeonsilt]

~STORY~
The boy who was adopted by Rolandia's imperial court sorceress Sandra received two contradictory predictions: "To become a source to destroy the world" and "To become a light to save the world". Uneasy about his future, Sandra did not show him outside the capital or let him have contact with the outside world. Then, on the morning he turned seventeen years old, she told him the day has come for him to set off.

~Character Design by Satoshi Urushihara~
Wih this popular illustrator's beautifully drawn characters, the drama of the battle is vividly depicted. The kinds of events incorporated in intervals of the story are extensive. Events also occur in the middle of battle and in field movement.
Characters are slightly redrawn. Here is a side-by-side comparison:
http://pic.ipicture.ru/uploads/090227/thumbs/TuDA8q8di1.jpg (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/14052772.html)http://pic.ipicture.ru/uploads/090227/thumbs/ATsmNQiXRE.jpg (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/14052805.html)

~Additional new routes introduce new characters~
The scenarios of this work, which is said to be of the series' peak in success, is further increased in volume. Other than new episodes added which relate to the popular characters, new heroines introduced with new routes will be able to be enjoyed. Also, event visuals are newly illustrated.

Amelia
Voice: Yukari Tamura
Heroine from a new route. She is researching the space-time distortion. She has merit but often commits mistakes on crucial situations.
http://pic.ipicture.ru/uploads/090227/thumbs/liVv1HUsmS.jpg (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/14052872.html)

Melfie
Voice: Maho Tomita
A girl of the race of people with wings on their backs, the Featherians. While she is among the Featherians, which highly regard cooperation, for some reason she is acting independently.
http://pic.ipicture.ru/uploads/090227/thumbs/rYM0jpNP6U.jpg (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/14053015.html)

~Realtime Mission Clear Battle System~
This system is the series' traditional battle system, which smoothly breaks into combat from event parts and completely changes the scene. The situation of the surroundings prior to battle greatly influence the combat tactics, and battle with full presence can be enjoyed. While making the best of the surrounding's circumstances, give precise instructions to your comrades amidst the progress of battle changing moment by moment and guide your team to victory.

~Battle tempo is further speed up~
In comparison to the original edition on PlayStation, the battle's tempo is elevated. In the battlefield's vicinity, third party persons such as town dwellers may also participate in the protagonists' fight.

~Deepen friendships with comrades~
According to the feelings held toward the hero by his company, there are factors which alter the development of the story. When special duties are cleared, a holiday can be taken. Thus, during the holidays, events occur when you speak to your comrades. Their feelings toward the hero may change.


Original translation © by Lucethira

[TheMagicHat]

Nice to get a description. I never did know the background story to this game. The character designs don't seem all that different, though, which is a relief. Again, must have this game.

Also, Amelia and Melfie are HAWT! :-o

[cj iwakura]

Thanks for the info, Zeon. It really seems like a no-brainer for Atlus to bring this over, especially with the building PSP momentum SCEA is gearing up for.

[SomethingDifferent]

Hmm, the character designs are largely unaltered, which is good - taking a quick look at the new ones, the only difference I could notice was a detail in Carmine's sword. The original had such awesome artwork there was no need to modify it beyond that.

Then again, I'm an Urushihara nut, so whatever he does is a masterpiece to me. :P

Still want to see this localized as much as ever.

[Terror_Of_Death]

I agree, PLEASE Atlus bring this game over to NA. I've loved all three of the Growlanser games already brought over here and would love to be able to play a fourth. Please, PLEASE. I'll get down on my hands and knees and beg if I must.:(

[Constraint]

Alright, now I definitely need this game.

[ErnestLyell]

I hope that Atlus will announce something a few weeks before the realease of the Jap version:grouphug:

By the way,I heard that a forum just recently opened at www.growlanser-realm.com,we Growlanser fan should check it out:lovefirefox:

[Lucethira]

Yes, please do.
It doesn't make sense we got the sequel, but not the original. It's a wonderful game, and now's the only chance we have left. We need this game!!

By the way, thanks for the support, Ernest. ;)

[replicax77]

Is Wayne Brady gonna have to request a port?

[ErnestLyell]

Who's Wayne Brady ?:confused:

This topic seems to be quiet recently,maybe people should go to growlanser-realm forum to heat up the passion we have for this game:grouphug:

Again,I really want this game,if Atlus don't localized it,I will............:very_sad:

[Fuyukaze]

I'm a bit surprised Atlus hasnt already announced this yet. Guess maybe it making the 4th PSP title planned for this year would be odd as Atlus US has only released 4 titles for the system before this year? I'd definitly be buying it day one, much like a good majority of the people in this thread.

[hanseo]

come on atlus

[dungeon_man]

Really sucks you had to bring us the worst game in the series and probably won't get us 4 or 6 as a result. Anyway, if this game is at least as good as Growlanser 2 or 3, I will be there with my money.

[cj iwakura]

I think this uses the classic line-based battle system, not the real-time one of Heritage of War, so I expect it's more like 2 & 3 than V.

[jongoo]

I really want to play this game in English. Atlus, please, I registered just to post this message. Please bring it over!

[growlanservoter]

bump for growlanser love

[ErnestLyell]

Really sucks you had to bring us the worst game in the series and probably won't get us 4 or 6 as a result. Anyway, if this game is at least as good as Growlanser 2 or 3, I will be there with my money.


If you think Growlanser II & III are good then this game is definitely much better:devil:


I'm losing my composure right here right now ,so ........Atlus ,please announce already :bs:

[hanseo]

Atlus let's go announce it

[cj iwakura]

Give them time. They've got, what, a dozen game in the works?



http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/Frosteey/Personal/lpt.jpg

[Constraint]

Atlus has announced far too many titles, tbh.

[jeffx]

^ can't believe anyone would complain about that.

oh right. TEH INTARNETS.

[Olethros]

^ Not that I'm exactly complaining per se, but they do run the risk of market saturation by realeasing a lot of games in a short amount of time.

For example, if they release 1 good quality game in a two month time span it's almost a guaranteed purchase for most faithful. If they release 5 in that same time frame, people are more likely to pick and choose. Maybe they don't give a lesser known game a chance because they've spent money on several other games recently already. Anyway, just a thought.

[Decept]

^ Not that I'm exactly complaining per se, but they do run the risk of market saturation by realeasing a lot of games in a short amount of time.

For example, if they release 1 good quality game in a two month time span it's almost a guaranteed purchase for most faithful. If they release 5 in that same time frame, people are more likely to pick and choose. Maybe they don't give a lesser known game a chance because they've spent money on several other games recently already. Anyway, just a thought.

That's exactly my current problem... I am skipping games I most likely would have picked up because I have to save for ones I really want, all from Atlus.

[jeffx]

But is this really a problem? Given that they're DS games, you can almost certainly pick them up a year down the line, whereas their PS2 releases were way more limited. It's up to you as a consumer to wisely spend your money either way.

ps: thread has gone offtopic. (partially) MY BAD!!

go Growlanser GO!

[Ozymandias]

This is a semi-good point. I think though if this were to get annouced, that it'll be after the release of Devil Survivor, and Summoner.

[Decept]

I agree that you could get those DS games a year down the line, but isn't pre-orders/launch sales the most important stat for game sales? I am not sure how it all works, but picking up a game later on in its life means that the retail store has already bought and paid for it, so at that point, the profits made by everyone that came before the retailer have already been "paid out."

But back to topic...

This might be a bit early and really optimisitic on my part, but I am picking up generations today and depending on how much I like it (I love SRPG's), this release could be the deciding factor to pick up a PSP. I know I already have too big of a back log, and I only own 2/4 (I say two cause I only use two, and 4, well cause each is BC with its last gen) systems, so adding another system will just add another avenue for increased back log traffic... not sure I want to do that, because I can already name at least a dozen other titles I would pick up for the PSP.

I mean I still buy ps2/gba games. Then I was thinking of picking up a Wii for the VC and now I am thinking of getting a PSP... Argh this addiction is so expensive.

[VMan]

I agree that you could get those DS games a year down the line, but isn't pre-orders/launch sales the most important stat for game sales? I am not sure how it all works, but picking up a game later on in its life means that the retail store has already bought and paid for it, so at that point, the profits made by everyone that came before the retailer have already been "paid out."


Retailers resell to you, they're not a simple relay directly from the distributor. That logic really only applies to a publisher selling direct. Everything they sell you is bought and paid for. The issue with buying games further down the line is that the retailer is less likely to restock.

[Gunloc]

Seeing how many people are delurking and/or registering just to post their support for this (and Growlanser VI) I think shows that there is an untapped fan base.

Growlanser usually doesn't get much attention in North America but it has a loyal following. As I said before, this could be an excellent opportunity to relaunch the series in English.

[Dragonkingtatsu]

Yet another person who registered just to post here. I've been a fan of growlanser a long time. C'mon Atlus!!! Pleeeease bring this!! PLEEEEEEEEEEASSSE!!!!!!!!

[growlanservoter]

Sing to the hevens come on Atlus

[TheMagicHat]

I have to wonder what's more likely to come over: SRT:OG/OGG, or Growlanser. :p

[Dragonkingtatsu]

Pllease Atlus don't make me have to import... and buy Rossetastone Japanese lesson 1(i'll do that anyways:))

[cj iwakura]

I have to wonder what's more likely to come over: SRT:OG/OGG, or Growlanser. :p

Definitely Growlanser. It's an Atlus IP.


The only concern is whether the Growlanser SCEA Curse© will continue or not.

[Hamel]

Pllease Atlus don't make me have to import... and buy Rossetastone Japanese lesson 1(i'll do that anyways:))

You do know that it will teach you almost nothing right?
Take a Japanese course

[Dragonkingtatsu]

You do know that it will teach you almost nothing right?
Take a Japanese course

You make it sound so easy.... But I have tried to get into some kind of Japenese Course 27 times in the past three years and they are ALWAYS FILLED OR ARE ADVANCED COURSES, and i refuse to try internet courses(tried once with something else and it was a horrible experience)

[jeffx]

LE OFF TOPIC
As a reminder, this is a thread about Growlanser hopefully being translated into English.
Let us not get it locked.

[Dragonkingtatsu]

LE OFF TOPIC
As a reminder, this is a thread about Growlanser hopefully being translated into English.
Let us not get it locked.

sorry a nerve was struck


anyways: Atlus I will go to your main office and beg and grovell(yes I wan't the game that much) if I must. Please give this a English release!!!

[cj iwakura]

With all the love they're giving stuff like Crimson Gem Saga and Class of Heroes, it seems borderline insane to think this won't follow before long.

[Clephas]

*smiles wryly* Borderline insane is a term that describes any number of game developers and publishers.

[ErnestLyell]

http://www.famitsu.com/image/407/ZN2l96VOFz51SQegyg286h4KggRJI3xP.jpg


The brand new cover art for Growlanser PSP


Edit:delete the link

[jeffx]

^ ernie my man, please fix your famitsu link. thanks for the heads up though.

[ErnestLyell]

Oops,here the link http://www.growlanser-realm.com/index.htm

Famitsu is all Jap,the article of Famitsu is translate in the site above:D

[jeffx]

yeah, I think most of us around here know what Famitsu is. I was just pointing out that your link is (still) messed up.

[ErnestLyell]

This week,Famitsu introduce the strongests of knights

You may already know what it means

The artworks are slightly redrawn but I prefer the original arts

[Clephas]

*Clephas stares at the cover art adoringly, his eyes glazed over and blank, drool dripping freely from the corners of his mouth*

[growlanservoter]

I will cry if this isnt brought over.
Off topic wat the coding to put pics in my sigiature.

[ErnestLyell]

Fufufufu,Atlus just updated GL PSP site with a promotion movie :D

Link on the site :http://gl.atlusnet.jp/special/index.html

Link on youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXBZTcs0x90

This time we will get two diffrent OP theme songs,I hope that they will make two brand new OP movies for the game,too:D

Atlus is awesome,now just waiting for the official announcement:seesaw:

[Clephas]

God is good! The dart has landed!

[growlanservoter]

Ernyst you just made my day thank you so much. That opening made me joygasm :D

I really hope ATLUS anounces an NA localization but I can't wait any longer for an anouncment so I am preordering the import from Play-asia right now ^^

[cj iwakura]

Buying the import when there's a chance the game will get localized is silly. Just give Atlus USA time.

[Sanctine]

Buying the import when there's a chance the game will get localized is silly. Just give Atlus USA time.

Why is it silly? They have until the 14th of May to cancel it on the off-chance Atlus decides to bring another Growlanser game.

[growlanservoter]

Doesn't mean that I wouldn't get the Localization. Also in the off chance we don't get a localization i have my bases covered. :D

[cj iwakura]

Final actual boxart:

http://www.atlusnet.jp/catalog/image/275

[Ozymandias]

Don't make us import or resort to pushing some company to give us another infamous tragedies of voice acting scenario.

[cj iwakura]

If nothing else, I doubt Atlus would let some other company do this. It's their IP, and I'd like to think they registered the trademark for a reason.

But if they won't and another competent publisher will, that's fine by me.

[Doomfleet]

Would love to see this in english, I've played 2, 3 and 5 now. The original is apparently the better of any of the series, though I find it hard to believe it would top the second personally.

This is probably a last chance at a good retail translation, I hope atlus puts it to good use.
If there is a translation, I can only hope voice acting is on-par with what we had with working designs efforts.

[jeffx]

If nothing else, I doubt Atlus would let some other company do this. It's their IP, and I'd like to think they registered the trademark for a reason.

You know, I was going to ask this question sooner or later. Suppose that Atlus USA has evaluated this title and deemed it unworthy of their stature. Now assume another publisher is interested in the game, sayyyy Gaijin Works who would clearly be gunning for a title like Growlanser given their past efforts and the fact that Old Vic is actually back (http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2009/03/04/miami-law-is-first-project-from-working-designs-founders-gaiji/).

Would it somehow be in Atlus USA's best intentions to let Gaijin Works (what a terrible company name) run with it or should they cockblock them in order to make sure that a competitor doesn't get the possibility to to make some profit off of their own IP?

Because the recent move by Bandai Namco which allowed XSEED to publish Retro Gaming Challenge in the US still boggles my mind. On the other hand Nintendo was vehemently against Atlus taking care of Mother 3 some time ago. Such mixed signals from this industry.

[cj iwakura]

This would be Perfect for Gaijinworks if Atlus turns it down, but I still think Atlus could give the game a competent localization.

Love Heritage of War or not, it did get a solid localization, worthy of WD's efforts.

[ErnestLyell]

I agree,if Atlus somehow understimated the potential of this series (more specificially this game),then they should let it loose for other company to jump in:D

If Atlus actually let Growlanser loose,then I guess Gaijinworks of our favourite Mr Victor would be the first one to take responsibility for this game :seesaw:

If Atlus is afraid of the quality of the voice actor,then they just need to translate the text and the game menu,that's fine with me,I don't mind listening to seiyuu in an ENG game :grouphug:

Look,Persona already got an announcement long ago even before its JAP release,but there's no news or even just hints for the ENG release of Growlanser yet :question:

[cj iwakura]

I think Growlanser deserves a good dubbing. II, III, and V all had nice voicework in the US version.

[Decept]

I would expect an announcement for Persona way in advance, even if it was before this game because it's the more popular series so they have to keep the hype up for their flagship.

Nonetheless, I would buy a PSP for this game even if Gajinworks publishes it. (Can I add that I am interested in seeing the next title they release other than that adventure game they just announced.) But anyways, I think we have waited longer for other localizations so we may just need to be patient. Plus with all the other titles they are delivering this year, we can't expect too much, even if all those releases happen to favor one console.

I always get stuck on the fact that people keep saying that this is "best" one of the series, and no news of it coming? Plus people are usually more inclined to subscribe to a series when they can start from the beginning, but meh. I will keep praying that they think of it that way, too.

[ErnestLyell]

This is the larger version of the cover artwork provided to us by Lucethira in case someone hasn't checked it out in growlanser-realm yet ::D


http://savehinh.com/files/mawiijwyixzxdw0yokwx.jpg


Atlus,oh come on,please announce it already ,the cover artwork really lift up my spirit :D

[Lucethira]

Doesn't mean that I wouldn't get the Localization. Also in the off chance we don't get a localization i have my bases covered. :D
Same here. I'm excited for this and the May 14 JP release isn't so far away. IF there is a US localization it could take upwards of a year later, or worse, never.

The original is apparently the better of any of the series, though I find it hard to believe it would top the second personally.
That is what I thought at first, too, as I enjoyed GLII. But after playing GLI I think it does top it and even makes it pale in comparison. Besides, playing GLI makes you appreciate the cameos in II better.


I always get stuck on the fact that people keep saying that this is "best" one of the series, and no news of it coming? Plus people are usually more inclined to subscribe to a series when they can start from the beginning, but meh. I will keep praying that they think of it that way, too.

I agree, and being the game that started it all and was most successful, they really should.

Oops, too slow, I was going to post the large picture here but you beat me, Ernest. XD

[psychoneko]

If Atlus DOES pick up this title, I'd definitely pick up this title.

[growlanservoter]

Woot I just saw the trailer on youtube ^^ Time to go back to playing G 4 on my jap ps2

[Ozymandias]

I love how much attention this is getting. It's already gotten more posts than Precious World in a short span of time

[Kaelstrasz]

I made this forum account just to say I really want this game to be released for the PSP! I hope the simple fact that this has the support of so many already that the game will sell.

[Macstorm]

I don't see any reason why Atlus USA wouldn't bring this over. Just because we didn't see the other PS2 games and haven't got an announcement of this yet means nothing.

Atlus owns the Growlanser dev, so it's an Atlus product. Just because Working Designs brought over the collection, doesn't mean that Atlus wouldn't now. They just announced the Persona PSP title so early because they were getting pissed at having every game leaked, so they figured Persona would be a solid one to confirm before it was leaked. It's still vaguely scheduled for fall, so I would say that Growlanser will be right behind it.

[Sanctine]

I don't see any reason why Atlus USA wouldn't bring this over.

You know, I've said the same thing about every other Growlanser title they didn't bring over.

[growlanservoter]

I don't see any reason why Atlus USA wouldn't bring this over.

You know, I've said the same thing about every other Growlanser title they didn't bring over.

Yep and then bad karma always happens ;p

[Macstorm]

Times have changed since then.

[cj iwakura]

Well, technically they only passed on IV and VI. IV might not have gotten approved by SCEA for the same reason II and III didn't as individual games, anyway.

They tried with Growlanser 1 back in the day and reportedly got turned down.

Perfect opportunity to make up for the past here, hopefully.

[Green Card]

If nothing else, I doubt Atlus would let some other company do this. It's their IP, and I'd like to think they registered the trademark for a reason.

You know, I was going to ask this question sooner or later. Suppose that Atlus USA has evaluated this title and deemed it unworthy of their stature. Now assume another publisher is interested in the game, sayyyy Gaijin Works who would clearly be gunning for a title like Growlanser given their past efforts and the fact that Old Vic is actually back (http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2009/03/04/miami-law-is-first-project-from-working-designs-founders-gaiji/).

Would it somehow be in Atlus USA's best intentions to let Gaijin Works (what a terrible company name) run with it or should they cockblock them in order to make sure that a competitor doesn't get the possibility to to make some profit off of their own IP?

Because the recent move by Bandai Namco which allowed XSEED to publish Retro Gaming Challenge in the US still boggles my mind. On the other hand Nintendo was vehemently against Atlus taking care of Mother 3 some time ago. Such mixed signals from this industry.

That is awesome news. Too bad I am not really interested in that game.

[Ozymandias]

IV might not have gotten approved by SCEA for the same reason II and III didn't as individual games, anyway.


That is the legit gossip.


With stuff like Astonishia Story on PSP, I don't really see why there would be problems with this title

[ErnestLyell]

Thanks to @Borgor,I have some info for you guys.

There's a character popularity poll that will close on 21th.

http://www.atlusnet.jp/express/0904/02.html

Click on the link above Carmaine new portrait to vote. when promted to a screen,fill in the info in this order : name - email address - name of your fav character - why do you like him/her best.

Characters are listed in that order btw :
Carmaine/Tippi/Ruise/Misha/Karen/Julian/Wallace/Ariost/Xenos/Eliotte/Ernest/Oscar/
Richard/Amelia/Melfie/Sandra/Venzel/Ayleen/Nick/Weber/Lord Douglas/Angela/Sheila/Belgar/Stella/Gina/Danny Greys/Sara/Ralph/Gamelan/Grengar/Oswald/Maxwell/Bradley/Arcadius/Laetitia/
Bronson/Bernard/the dungeon man/the infamous bard

There,you should vote,you can even write English ,and one random guy will receive an autograph of one of the seiyuus in the game :devil:

That's it,we all should vote to let Atlus Japan and Atlus USA know that there's still many peope out there in the world yearning for an English release of Growlanser PSP :D

I already voted for any character that's my avatar :):)

[mxpowar]

Thanks to @Borgor,I have some info for you guys.

There's a character popularity poll that will close on 21th.

http://www.atlusnet.jp/express/0904/02.html

Click on the link above Carmaine new portrait to vote. when promted to a screen,fill in the info in this order : name - email address - name of your fav character - why do you like him/her best.

Characters are listed in that order btw :
Carmaine/Tippi/Ruise/Misha/Karen/Julian/Wallace/Ariost/Xenos/Eliotte/Ernest/Oscar/
Richard/Amelia/Melfie/Sandra/Venzel/Ayleen/Nick/Weber/Lord Douglas/Angela/Sheila/Belgar/Stella/Gina/Danny Greys/Sara/Ralph/Gamelan/Grengar/Oswald/Maxwell/Bradley/Arcadius/Laetitia/
Bronson/Bernard/the dungeon man/the infamous bard

There,you should vote,you can even write English ,and one random guy will receive an autograph of one of the seiyuus in the game :devil:

That's it,we all should vote to let Atlus Japan and Atlus USA know that there's still many peope out there in the world yearning for an English release of Growlanser PSP :D

I already voted for any character that's my avatar :):)
Done. I just hope that if I win, they don't e-mail me in Japanese because then I'll be screwed.

[ErnestLyell]

Thanks to Lucethira for some new info :

Justin
Voice: Yasunori Masutani
Always accompanies Melfie. Sense of justice is strong, when he sees the dispute with humans he shows a harsh, grieving expression. He holds Melfie in high esteem although they are of different races.

http://www.famitsu.com/image/649/JZBqE751k8P1DGl8pGhk4EINnwzvGH8t.jpg


More info and more new picture can be found here:
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1223289_1124.html

[kat_ears_kahrain]

Why have you not announced this yet? Persona 1 and Growlanser 1 were announced at the same time, and only Persona 1 gets localized? I is a sad kitty =Q.Q=

Are you all afraid of the title because I've seen most of the female characters naked? It's not that big of a deal, really!

[cj iwakura]

The situation is looking pretty bleak, but I have faith. This is the most popular suggestion thread that isn't SRT.

Atlus owns Growlanser, they love the PSP, devout(if cultish) fan community, it's win win.

[Gear Master Blitz]

You have to bring this over Atlus! Ever since I played Generations, I've wanted to play the original. I've spent countless amounts of money on your games, you owe me! Bring this over please, and if SCEA won't let you (because Sony is a bunch of jackholes like that) then put it on XBLA, or something else, or I don't know and I don't care but did I mention bring it over!?

[growlanservoter]

Wow the jp site has more chracter artwork up now woohoo :)

[Divals]

You have to bring this over Atlus! Ever since I played Generations, I've wanted to play the original. I've spent countless amounts of money on your games, you owe me! Bring this over please, and if SCEA won't let you (because Sony is a bunch of jackholes like that) then put it on XBLA, or something else, or I don't know and I don't care but did I mention bring it over!?

Not to rain on your parade, but don't you think it'd be a bit hard to put a PSP game on XBLA? :p

[cj iwakura]

So, er... if the worse case scenario happens(like SCEA turning this down which would make me one sad panda), will Atlus at least put our blind hopes to rest?

I'd hate to never know.

[growlanservoter]

I agree with Cj I hope atlus will tell us one way or another ^^.

[jeffx]

Yeah seriously... I'd much rather be denied and go bug some other company than cross my fingers forever.

[Macstorm]

I don't really see how SCEA could deny this game after letting games like Mana Khemia: Student Alliance through. After all, it's not a direct port and we never got the original. Just be patient, Atlus will announce it in time.

[cj iwakura]

Well, Sony do hate Growlanser. I'm guessing Urushihara once cut off Kaz Hirai on the highway or something.

[kat_ears_kahrain]

Well, Sony do hate Growlanser. I'm guessing Urushihara once cut off Kaz Hirai on the highway or something.

Naw, I still think it's like I said before. Urushihara has done a number of Growlanser characters in the nude, and in "situations".

It seems like someone is scared of that when "Growlanser" gets typed into Google, those pieces of art might come up.

[Lucethira]

XD
I don't think that's it, kahrain. *heh*

Anyway agreed, would love to know yes or no. That way I (or someone) can commit to a fan translation or something.

I have been wondering something, though. Has any game suggested in this forum ever gotten accepted and published? Or are we just wasting our time and Atlus likes to feed sadistically off your despair?

[kat_ears_kahrain]

XD
I don't think that's it, kahrain. *heh*

Anyway agreed, would love to know yes or no. That way I (or someone) can commit to a fan translation or something.

I have been wondering something, though. Has any game suggested in this forum ever gotten accepted and published? Or are we just wasting our time and Atlus likes to feed sadistically off your despair?

I won't say who I work for, but I will say that things like I mentioned have sent the legal team into fits that have caused delays and product cancellations... So who knows? (I'll bet they're watching me type right now... Hey guys! Love your work!)

I'm sure that these suggestions do help play a role in deciding what to localize. Just look at some of the locked topics further back in the forums. Super Robot Taisen OG Saga, for example.

Things like Persona 1 for the PSP, I'm sure that they were already planning on bringing over and didn't need a suggestion.

[growlanservoter]

May is coming up fast and ill be playing it soon translation or not. :D

[cj iwakura]

I'd like to think that if they're on the fence about Growlanser, all the love shown here has to help push them over the edge.

[ErnestLyell]

One more month till the launching :devil:

I'm starting to feel excited :D

I'm gonna play it for sure ;)

Here's a little picture to warm up the atmosphere.Thanks to Lucethira

http://www.growlanser-realm.com/forum/download/file.php?id=6&mode=view

http://www.growlanser-realm.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7&mode=view



Edited : 1 more picture
:seesaw:

[growlanservoter]

I don't know if all this Growlanser love will push them over the edge have you read the long SRT thread. >< OMG thank you Ernest that artwork brightened up my dreary day :D

[Tatsuya Suou]

Ah the Growlanser games, it has been awhile since I last played them but still it is one of my favorite 2D RPG series. The games had indeed a shaky time in the US. From what I understand the first game never made it here when it was first released on the playstation. I think it was the first time I ever seen the character design of Satoshi Urushihara and fell in love with it. I have "heard" of his other works but never had the chance to see them but his art style always impresses me. So when I heard that II and III were being released, I had to buy them. Now as many of you know that these two games was RPG legends "Working Designs" last games to be localized and were released in a collator set under the name Growlanser Generations and I was able to buy it.

When I finally started playing them I found that the games are one of the most changeling and enjoyable game I have ever played. Seriously the game is tough and the story is most enjoyable. So it is shocking to me that the first game wasn't released before the psp remake, the same can be said about Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time.

Now I have read in some post that this is as wanted as SRT and that may be true. I think that both games has one thing in common, they both had unfortunate sales and have Atlus conflicted in whether they should try again in localizing the games. For OG 1 and 2 it was releasing the gba games late in it’s lifeline and with lack of advertisements for it; Growlanser was for a different reason.

As I said, Growlanser IV didn’t get a released over the US and to this day I don’t understand why. Atlus in the goodness of their heart decided to pick up where the departed WD have left off and started localizing Growlanser again. But instead of going strait for IV witch I think would make sense, they went to the most recent game at the time Growlanser V: Generations (AKA in the US Growlanser: Heritage of War). I think this is where they made the mistake; instead of releasing both games in one set similar to Growlanser Generations they only localized V. Even though they had both a standard and collector version the game didn't do to good because of the game itself was not as good as II&III and did not sell as well. I fell that if they released both games in one set like before instead of one or started with IV first then things might have been different. (but there is no point worrying about the past)

Like SRT I fell that this game has potential over the sates, it’s just that Atlus had some bad luck with them in terms of overall sells. There is no need in worrying about any SMT game because that’s Atlus specialty. I know that they are reading this so all I have to say is to try once more in the Growlanser series with the psp remake. You have been doing well with your psp titles so far and with both Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament and SMT Persona, you could have Growlanser to make three big announced psp games to be localized by Atlus U.S.A.

Sorry if this was a long winded post but to summarize; you have my support in seeing this come over here. And who knows; if this does well then we will be seeing Growlanser VI: Precarious World comes over here right next to this.

[Ozymandias]

Anymore news on this

[growlanservoter]

It comes out in a about 2 weeks ;D

[RivalShadeX]

anyone know if Atlus U.S.A. is going to publish this, if so I'll take it Day One, I loved 2 and 3 and 5 as well (although voice acting could have been slightly better, but I still love Atlus!!!!!!!!!)

[cj iwakura]

I'm starting to think we might as well call it a day.

[RivalShadeX]

Yea, I may just buy an import version, as I'm learning Japanese and PSP is region-free...

[cj iwakura]

E3 is coming up, and this being announced would make my day. I can see it as kind of a side mention, like 'oh by the way, we're bringing Growlanser to the PSP'.

Let's not lose hope yet.

[NoLimits]

Atlus hear our plea. we all want this game so badly!

[growlanservoter]

Growlanser as never been announced at E3 from what I can remember. Anyways 10 days till my preorder ships ^^

[Dragonkingtatsu]

C'mon Atlus!

[Green Card]

With Sony pushing the PSP this year I'm hoping that plays into this game coming out here. I know this isn't a system seller but they have to appease their "hardcore" fans too, right?

[Lucethira]

Who knows. We should just make a fansub, patch, and distribute it freely on the Internet so English-speakers can enjoy Growlanser if official companies aren't willing to localize. Worked with Monster Hunter. Sucks if publishers were too slow to cash in.

[Sanctine]

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/04/xseed-publishing-an-enhanced-remake-of-a-psone-rpg/

Just speculation for now, but here's hoping! Definitely my most anticipated game which hasn't had a localized release announced yet.

If so, Atlus, this is sad.

[jeffx]

We should just make a fansub, patch, and distribute it freely on the Internet so English-speakers can enjoy Growlanser if official companies aren't willing to localize.

Yah man. Just jump in, it's that easy!

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (gonads & strife)

*plop*

here ya go, completely translated Growlanser fan patch for your enjoyment.

[Green Card]

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/04/xseed-publishing-an-enhanced-remake-of-a-psone-rpg/

Just speculation for now, but here's hoping! Definitely my most anticipated game which hasn't had a localized release announced yet.

If so, Atlus, this is sad.

Even if it isn't Growlanser I am really interested in seeing what it is. I think “We also have an enhanced remake of a classic PSone RPG in North America that we’ll be announcing soon” is a little too broad to be making guesses from though.

[Lucethira]

Yah man. Just jump in, it's that easy!

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (gonads & strife)

*plop*

here ya go, completely translated Growlanser fan patch for your enjoyment.

*chuckles* It may take time, but it's not that difficult. The script of original Growlanser is fan-translated. All that's left would be to translate the new content and NPC blabbering. If Atlus (or any company) doesn't localize this, fans could do it. Game ROM translation and such is nothing new.　It would be insulting to Atlus if this scenario came to be, and frankly they would deserve it.

So Atlus, it's either localize this or it's going to appear on torrents with an English fansub. I really don't mean to sound belligerent, but this is the way I see it.

アトラス、よろしくお願いします！皆が英語のグローランサーを買いたがる！

[jeffx]

You're going to get this thread locked at this rate.

[Inzaghi]

Indeed. This is the Suggestion Box, not the Veiled Threats forum.

[Lucethira]

Forgive me. I'm sorry. I had no intention of threatening anyone. I was just being frank. Especially after seeing Namco X Capcom and Monster Hunter Portable 2G get fansubbed. This is the internet after all. Please don't let Growlanser have to end up that way.

[cj iwakura]

Even the best fansubs can't match up to a good localization, especially if voice work is involved.

[cj iwakura]

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/04/xseed-publishing-an-enhanced-remake-of-a-psone-rpg/

Just speculation for now, but here's hoping! Definitely my most anticipated game which hasn't had a localized release announced yet.

If so, Atlus, this is sad.

I highly doubt it'll be Growlanser, but if so, awesome. Better someone than no one.

More likely will probably be something like a BoF or Tales game though(if Namco lets them have it).

[ErnestLyell]

Hm,, one more week till the launching ;)

And no news is leaked out yet :frown:

It seems Atlus might drop this game,at least they should let it loose :devil:

About XSeed,hmm,it will be purely awesome if they localize this game but.......:very_sad:

At least they could enhance Wild Arms 2 :lovefirefox:

Anyway,1 more week and Atlus had better announce their intentions or maybe a little hints:seesaw:

...........BAh,whatever....

[Ozymandias]

Wild Arms 2 is terrible

Anyway I guess it is looking more and more like XSEED is gonna be the one to do it. Was hoping for a better company, but I will take what I can get. Atleast they tend to keep the Japanese VA

I really don't see what else is out there they would be referring to.

[Decept]

I disagree. I do not think Atlus would give this up so easily. Just my opinion.

I can't think of what this "classic" could be, but a classic is different from one person/company to the next.

However, if this is the only way to get the game localized, it is still a day one purchase for me.

[cj iwakura]

Wild Arms 2 was a great game.

And Atlus USA deserve Growlanser, especially with the love they've been showing the PSP lately. I almost can't imagine them passing it up for another company to localize.