Resonance of Fate

[SlaughterX]

3/16/10

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Official Site (http://www.sega.com/games/resonance-of-fate/)

Reviews (http://apps.metacritic.com/search/process?sort=relevance&termtype=all&ts=Resonance+of+Fate&ty=3&button=search): Famitsu 34/40

[SickleCellAnemia]

Infinite Undiscovery 2 confirmed???

[SlaughterX]

I hope not (though I did notice what could be another moon chained to the earth, but that would be too easy). It better be VP3... or something that's actually new (and hopefully doesn't suck).

[SickleCellAnemia]

It better be VP3...
Even though I loved the first one...I hope not, since 2 IMO stunk and I heard CotP was average at best.

[Vincent Alexander]

I loved the second VP, so I hope VP3.

[Crabman]

I doubt it would be Infinite Undiscovery 2 because MS owns the IP, not S-E/tri-Ace. A multiplatform release for a game in that series would be impossible unless MS sold it back to S-E.

[Enzeru]

NEWRPG

Maybe it's actually a new game! xD

[Constraint]

Just because of this, I'll buy Infinite Undiscovery 1.

[Olethros]

^ Danger! Danger, Will Robinson! Danger!

[Flußkönig]

Hrist!!!

[Zacewing]

I liked Valkyrie Profile 2, it was just extremely grindy.

[Sanctine]

http://www.newrpg.jp/

Yeah, I'm thinking new game here.

Doesn't matter, I'll buy pretty much anything Tri-Ace. Hell, I like Infinite Undiscovery.

[Azriel Crusnik]

looks like something to anticipate for.

[Dead to Rights]

http://www.newrpg.jp/

Yeah, I'm thinking new game here.

Doesn't matter, I'll buy pretty much anything Tri-Ace. Hell, I like Infinite Undiscovery.

[Yazarc]

I liked Valkyrie Profile 2, it was just extremely grindy.

What do you mean by grindy? I also liked the game. I thought it was much better than pretty much any game Tri-Ace had made up to that point.

[Delition]

I'll buy pretty much anything Tri-Ace.

Semi-butchered quote as I have yet to play IU.

[AdrianMorales]

I like Tri-Ace... Radiata Stories is one of my fav. game:)

[Vincent Alexander]

http://kotaku.com/5202959/this-is-the-new-multi+platform-tri+ace-rpg
New Tri-Ace RPG Information

[SlaughterX]

Wow, Sega colabo huh? I'm looking forward to more info!

[Crabman]

I always though S-E owned tri-Ace, hence they would publish their games. Or is this something else? (i.e.: maybe S-E is a little stretched right now with FFXIII and all, so Sega will handle this one)

Story sounds a hell of a lot like FFVII though. Here's your remake, kids!

[Divals]

Do want! I hope it comes out here... but considering the source, I don't think we have to worry about that too much.

[Zacewing]

Lol, the game's been revealed but the countdown is still at 41 hours.

Square-Enix will most likely localize it, like they did with all of tri-Ace's other games.

[Decept]

Story sounds a hell of a lot like FFVII though.

That is exactly what came to mind after reading the story overview in the article, but that isn't a bad thing.

[SlaughterX]

New trailer and screens @ 1up (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3173845).

Also Kaki if you could edit the new title of the thread I would appreciate it. :)

[SlaughterX]

New gameplay video (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/japanese-tri-resonance-of/52155)!

[Crow T. Robot]

The only Tri-Ace game I like is Valkyrie Profile 2. But this actually looks pretty good.

I think 'End of Eternity' sounded better then "Resonance of Fate", yes it doesn't make sense but it SOUNDS better.

[Sanctine]

The only Tri-Ace game I like is Valkyrie Profile 2. But this actually looks pretty good.

I think 'End of Eternity' sounded better then "Resonance of Fate", yes it doesn't make sense but it SOUNDS better.

It was probably changed to avoid confusion with this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_End_of_Eternity

It might have also been copyrighted.

[Decept]

This looks pretty good. Hopefully the gameplay is fun.

[Fatney]

The lead looks even more girly than usual! Except for that, it looks really interesting.

[Crow T. Robot]

It was probably changed to avoid confusion with this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_End_of_Eternity

It might have also been copyrighted.
Yeah I read that tri-ace/SEGA were going to get sued I think for using the title.

[Dead Flag Blues]

I have high hopes for this based on its art style...most every jrpg thus far into the "current gen" has been horrible... at least the ones being brought over. The only good ones I have played would have to be Valkyria Chronicles (awesome!) and Disgaea 3

[Zenieth]

When I saw the initial trailer and the name my first though was a Infinite undiscovery sequel. Even the blond haired guy in the city that was snowing led me to believe that the story was now encircling him. Honestly I enjoyed Infinite undiscovery outside of the first 2 hours where it felt largely like a mediocre rpg that I could just as easily play online somewhere. Though I know full well the Inifinite undiscovery had it's flaws it had a really intriguing story line and my only real gripe outside of the first two hours was the ending Capel, though i enjoyed his character immensely should of died, i felt it would of made the ending far more relevant.

[Soushi_Grapple]

I own almost all of the PS2 Square-Enix titles, working on getting the 360 ones (no PS3 ;_; ) I played a few minutes of IU when I had it, but I didn't enjoy it, however now that its $20 I cant afford not to go get one. XD I liked VP 2 but I wanted to finish VP1 first.. still didnt pick up VP:CotP.

I'm one of the only ones that absolutely HATED Star Ocean 3 (I love 1 and 2 and blue sphere... sucks they couldnt translate the mobile phone vers..) but I was looking forward to picking up SO4 when I had the money. Same with ToVesperia. Next gen is so expensive for me. @.@

[chluophobi]

Star Ocean seems to be PS3 bound..

http://kotaku.com/5324841/star-ocean-the-last-hope-finally-ps3-bound

I wonder what RPG's are left for the PS3 to take?

[SlaughterX]

TGS trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-09-resonance-of/56524).

Kaki can you please edit the thread title to "Resonance of Fate"?

[syl]

Is Resonance of Fate a turn-based or action RPG?
I might just take a pass on FFXIII for Resonance of Fate.

[Flußkönig]

Action. The enemies only move and attack when your characters do.

The Jp demo is out today so you can always check it out for yourself.

[Fatney]

Just tried the demo, kinda confusing. So I should basically try to press square, cross that line between the two other guys so it becomes blue, and press square just a moment before the character cross the line and press X to shoot the enemies just as my character turns blue (crosses that line)? Because I noticed the attacks being much stronger when I did that, and when that ring is allowed to go around a couple of times there seems to be a multiplier...

[SlaughterX]

Famitsu (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177664) gave it a 34!

[SlaughterX]

Well it looks like this game is coming out next month on the 16th (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6250819.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;3)... great timing again Sega! Also for like the millionth time, can I get a title change to "Resonance of Fate" up in this joint Kaki?

[Soushi_Grapple]

Since I have a concert to go to (and will have already bought Heavy Rain, Lunar, and Alan Wake LE) I have to pass on picking this up right away.

[Hitoshura]

Well it looks like this game is coming out next month on the 16th (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6250819.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;3)... great timing again Sega! Also for like the millionth time, can I get a title change to "Resonance of Fate" up in this joint Kaki?

This is SLIGHTLY better than what it seemed to be before, which was of course March 9th... >_>

Yeah, Sega ain't too smart with these things. Not to mention I've seen pretty much no publicity for it.

Also, Reanbell sent out some Valentine Cards~

http://eoe.sega.jp/valentine/card03.html

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/02/12/resonance_of_fate_valentines/

I really hate that namechange to Leanne. :| But it doesn't make me any less excited for this game. Too many similarities to VP2 for me not to like it, probably.

[Sanctine]

I really hate that namechange to Leanne. :|

How is that even pronounced? Reenbell? Reannbell? Rainbell?

Either way, it sounds retarded. +1 support for the name change.

[Tivor]

Wait, this is a March title?

Stupid Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Resonance-Fate-Playstation-3/dp/B002BRYHY0/), I thought it was a late-May title, so I thought I didn't have to worry about this impacting my March gaming budget. :x

FF13, SMT:SJ, Infinite Space, Yakuza 3, and now this............. *sigh*

At least SSF4 got delayed. I guess I'm actually grateful about that.

[syl]

I got my copy late yesterday. A word of advice, don't try reading the instruction manual when suffering from exhaustion or sleep deprevation. For a standard sized instruction manual, it comes across as little dense.
However, I'm still dying to play it today.

[MonkeySlime808]

this game sucks

[Olethros]

Between your comment in the FFXIII thread and now this one you're proving to be quite the useful poster. Please enlighten us more, oh sage!

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Wait, this is a March title?

Stupid Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Resonance-Fate-Playstation-3/dp/B002BRYHY0/), I thought it was a late-May title, so I thought I didn't have to worry about this impacting my March gaming budget. :x

Ditto. I'm just going to have to pick up this, and a couple of other things, next paycheck.

I'm very much looking forward to April.

[Andy]

What's coming out in April? The only thing I've got on hold for then is Super Street Fighter IV.

This game seems awesome. I'll definitely pick it up some time soon.

[RayFoxSith]

What's coming out in April? The only thing I've got on hold for then is Super Street Fighter IV.

For me it's three words: Monster Hunter Tri.

But back on topic, I'd like to hear more impressions. If it's as good as Flub said I'll most likely wait for it to drop (I have too much to play ATM)

[syl]

Well I finally got around to playing Resonance of Fate. I just did a barebones run of the prologue and found it refreshing. Everything from the battle system to how you gain experience.
The tutorial is optional, so you can jump right into actual missions and face the game over screen numerous times.
When I selected Japanese audio with English subtitles, I noticed my subtitles disappeared during the final cutscenes of the prologue. Since I only did a speed run through the prologue, I'm going to try it again; fingers crossed I just goofed.

[Flußkönig]

I have played up to chapter 10 at this point so I feel more comfortable posting some impressions.

The game is mission based and broken up into chapters. Basically you have a cutscene at the beginning of a chapter introducing the mission, you accomplish the objective and then there is a cutscene at the end of the chapter. Each chapter also has optional missions that you can do, optional fights with tougher enemies and boss battles with a variety of rewards as well as optional dungeons to tackle. There is also an arena and you can discover items by laying down hex pieces on the field map. As you can see there is a huge amount of optional content, and you can add a few hours on to each chapter if you try and finish it all.

The game has a save quit feature, so you don;t have to worry about making it to the next save point if you are short on time.

At its core combat is a lot like VP 2. On the battle map enemies only move when you do. You can see which member of your party enemies are targeting though and there is an indicator that will let you know when an enemy is charging up and when it will attack.

I am not going to lie, combat (especially the bosses) can be brutal. The battle system is kind of tough to explain. For a basic attack you charge your weapon and fire it at the enemy. If you use a hero point (there is a guage) you can set two points and run between them charging your weapon and firing at the enemy. You can attack from the ground or attack from the air. If certain requirements are met you can attack with all three of your characters. Hero points also protect you from taking direct damage, instead you will take scratch damage which heals over time. It should suffice to say that if you run out of hero points you are screwed.

Most attacks are line of sight, so taking cover to avoid enemy attacks is very important. Enemies often have different parts which have to be destroyed to attack the enemy directly or can get in the way of your attack if the enemies moves while you are attacking, The body parts also range from hard to soft and have elemental resistances and weakness, so it is important to have a wide range of ammo and grenades. While the combat system is kind of complex it is incredibly fun when it all comes together.

So far the story has been exceptional considering RoF is a tri-Ace game (obviously thanks to the VP team). The english VA is excellent and the game while serious has its hilarious moments.

The music is great.

Almost all of the cutscenes are rendered using the games engine rather than FMV. This is cool, because there is a wide selection of clothing (shirt,pants,shoes,accessories) for each character and the appearance carries over into the cutscenes.

I would definitely recommend RoF to anyone who likes rpg's, especially if they like a little challenge from their games.

[Saburo Hikari]

I can vouch for the difficulty. Even early on, you can get destroyed if you don't fight correctly. That's because if you lose all of your bezels, points that allow you to use Hero actions and Tri-attacks, then you'll automatically go into Critical Condition regardless if you have full health or not. During Critical Condition, you will not be able to use your Hero actions and Tri-attacks, among other cripples. Basically, the game severely punishes you if you don't effectively use your Hero actions and Tri-attacks.

[Tivor]

Thanks for sharing your impressions. Dang it, now I want this game even more.

It sucks that I already have more games than I can handle at the moment, especially with Infinite Space and SMT:SJ on the way. You can definitely have too much good stuff....... >_<

[iloveatlus]

one question. in the demo. it repeating show the same cutscenes while you doin all those cool and neat gun blazing flips. does the full game have different cutscenes depending on what gun u use?

[Flußkönig]

^ There are a couple different animations for each weapon and each person. The higher you charge your weapon the flashier they get.

[syl]

So what did players purchase first; gun upgrades or fashion?
For me, I hit the fashion boutique as soon as the staff was ready.
On a side note, if you want to play with the Japanese seiyu make sure the subtitle option is "ON" before or during each playthrough. Sometimes, the subtitle option likes to reset to "OFF" before you start.

[Flußkönig]

Gun parts for the most part. Later on you can add parts to the point where it is beyond ridiculous.

I didn't start buying clothes till later on in the game when there was a much broader selection and I had found a bunch of accessories out on the field map.

[syl]

Does anyone know the maxium level for weapons mastery?
I'd like to dual-wield without having to remove all my gun parts.

[iloveatlus]

i got this game but its too hard

[Flußkönig]

Does anyone know the maxium level for weapons mastery?
I'd like to dual-wield without having to remove all my gun parts.

The max level for each weapon type is 100.

[syl]

Does anyone know the maxium level for weapons mastery?
I'd like to dual-wield without having to remove all my gun parts.

The max level for each weapon type is 100.

Thanx for the info, man!
Leanne was my tank and only dual-wielder, but I'm at Chapter 6. My Vashyron and Zephyr are weak sauce compared to her. Stupid cold season

[Flußkönig]

As the story progresses the team gets split up a few more times. It is a good idea to have all three party members around the same level. They don't need to have the same levels in each weapon though.

[syl]

In Chapter 8, the 3 Mad Goliaths are driving me insane. Using only Zephyr and Vasheryon seems impossible. I've tried using a decoy and even the terrain, maybe I should wait for Leanne to return.

[Flußkönig]

That particular fight is pretty tough. I didn't give it a real try till way later in the game.