Steambot Chronicles 2 (PS3) [Archive]

Sanctine

11-08-2007, 11:05 AM

I support this. Although, I would much rather they have continued developing the PS2 version, rather than this. It still looks like a PS2 game, anyway.

Still, I loved the original, and if I ever get a PS3, I will buy this.

Ryusui

11-08-2007, 04:40 PM

I intend to get a PS3 someday, so whichever console this comes out on...it better come Stateside.

(On the upside, though, PS3 games are region-free to my recollection, so even if Atlus fails on this count...)

JeremyR

11-08-2007, 07:53 PM

Majesco is supposedly publishing Blokus Club Portable: Steambot Championship for the PSP, so maybe they will pick this up eventually if Atlus doesn't. Or someone will, as the name recognition builds.

DirtyHands

11-10-2007, 04:40 PM

I hope it comes to the UK. I absolutely adored the first one!

:)

zippedpinhead

11-14-2007, 03:35 PM

Zippy still wants Steambot Chronicles 2....

monkmaster79

11-15-2007, 02:01 PM

This getting released stateside would be a dream come true. :D

iammako3

11-18-2007, 10:56 AM

If Atlus is a 360 company now, does that make this release through them impossible? Because I loved the first game and I really trust Atlus' localization skills. I'd worry about #2 if it were just grabbed by some othr company.

(And seeing as I own a PS3, I don't exactly want to see this get ported to the 360 by Atlus either. . . if they can even do that, I'm not sure.)

ivanff12

11-18-2007, 02:51 PM

Has cool!!

iammako3

11-18-2007, 05:50 PM

Ha ha, my bad. Ignore my last post here.

Viva Bumpy Trot 2! ^_^

Lamace

11-21-2007, 02:02 PM

I totally support this title, the PS3 really needs more RPG's.

Sayckeone

11-21-2007, 02:03 PM

Unless they changed this one, I don't recall the first being an RPG.

Lamace

11-21-2007, 02:13 PM

Unless they changed this one, I don't recall the first being an RPG.

this is a quote from Gamespot about it "but we do know that this is a mech combat dating sim RPG". I don't know if this is an RPG or not but it sounds like one.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/bumpytrot2/news.html?sid=6158559&om_act=convert&om_clk=newsfeatures&tag=newsfeatures;title;1

Boss_Tuff

12-03-2007, 11:49 AM

I loved the first one. Granted it's really hard finding information about this title, which is sad. :(

JMAN

12-09-2007, 05:18 PM

I did like the first one, although the gameplay got annoying at times.
But this game will be a day one purchase for me :P
When is it released?

Kid Marin

12-10-2007, 12:33 AM

No release date yet.

joe_news

12-17-2007, 03:03 AM

I want this! :shock: :)

Sugoi

12-17-2007, 06:17 AM

It would be nice if Irem would update their site a little bit more frequently with news about how this one is progressing. It seems almost insane to be asking for this when Japanese fans can't even get news of the game's development.

Nevertheless, I do really want it. heh.

Dead to Rights

12-19-2007, 02:27 AM

Still, I loved the original, and if I ever get a PS3, I will buy this.

You WILL get a PS3, Sanctine. Stop fronting.

Sugoi

12-19-2007, 02:56 AM

Was it ever confirmed whether BT2 is a prequel, sequel, or remake? The trailer I saw a while back made it look like a prequel (apparently set in a more rustic nefroburg), but I was never clear on it.

Sanctine

12-19-2007, 08:11 AM

You WILL get a PS3, Sanctine. Stop fronting.

I'll wait till I can get one off the back of a truck.

Dead to Rights

12-20-2007, 04:05 PM

^Awesome! To be honest you didn't strike me as the type of person that would buy stolen goods, but it's cool as long as you get that triple!

dirtylemons

03-10-2008, 04:06 AM

I absolutely HAVE to play this game.
'Steambot Chronicles' is a game that I just picked up by chance and I love it to death!
So far, I've played thru it 16 times and the news of a sequel just may be the greatest gaming news I've EVER received, so of course I want this to be localized.

kolaces

03-24-2008, 08:05 PM

I bought a PS3 for this game; Steambot Chronicles was how I discovered Atlus. Strangely, the only place I could find it was Hastings...

dirtylemons

03-24-2008, 08:11 PM

I just happened upon this game by accident and it was SO great.
And I still don't understand why the greatest complaint I heard from reviweres was 'too much customization.' I mean, really, WHAT!? I never thought that would be a valid complaint, and I still don't.
The sequel looks like it has even more options than the first, so I'm glad Atlus didn't listen to the critics.

supernightmaren

04-30-2008, 10:55 AM

I got an Atlus account just to say I would buy a PS3 for this game. In fact, the first time I visited the Atlus forums was because the note in the back of the Steambot Chronicles manual from the project lead said that Atlus pays attention to what's said on the forums.

That said, I sincerely hope Atlus localizes Bumpy Trot 2 if and when it comes out in Japan.

Sei

04-30-2008, 12:48 PM

I'd buy it.

dirtylemons

04-30-2008, 05:28 PM

I got an Atlus account just to say I would buy a PS3 for this game.

Same here. I didn't care much about next-gen consoles, but when I saw the preview for 'Bumpy Trot 2', I began saving for a PS3 (which I now have).

System_Error

07-10-2008, 05:19 PM

Ok, sorry for the Necrobump. But I just got Steambot and I love it a lot. Day 1 if this comes here.

Zephyr

07-10-2008, 07:18 PM

Ok, sorry for the Necrobump. But I just got Steambot and I love it a lot. Day 1 if this comes here.

So what is Steambot Chronicles? This is really the first I've heard of it.

Flußkönig

07-10-2008, 07:24 PM

Ok, sorry for the Necrobump. But I just got Steambot and I love it a lot. Day 1 if this comes here.

So what is Steambot Chronicles? This is really the first I've heard of it.

Super awesome game of forever!

http://www.atlus.com/sc/

Sayckeone

07-10-2008, 07:26 PM

Guy

07-10-2008, 08:42 PM

Ok, sorry for the Necrobump. But I just got Steambot and I love it a lot. Day 1 if this comes here.

So what is Steambot Chronicles? This is really the first I've heard of it.
It a really ugly adventure game with terribly clunky controls and, umm, beyond that, nothing.

I can't argue with you about the controls, I wanted to throw my controller against the wall so many times during the first half hour, but beyond that I really enjoyed it. Assuming they fixed the controls for the sequel, I would support a localization and buy it day one.

Onion of Mystery

07-10-2008, 10:56 PM

The whole point is that you're driving a big, clunky robot. Except for the ones on wheels, which act exactly the same way for some reason...

I liked the "Katamari with fists" approach.

dirtylemons

07-10-2008, 11:24 PM

I thought the controls for Vanilla were somewhat frustrating at times, but the Trotmobile controls completely became second nature for me and easy to handle after a bit.
Anyway, probably the only thing that I believe absolutely must be fixed for the sequel is the frequent and fairly long load times. It started to feel like a hassle just to travel to another district in town and I, as the player, should not feel like that.

Thunder-Slash

07-11-2008, 12:20 AM

Sayckeone

07-11-2008, 05:29 AM

The whole point is that you're driving a big, clunky robot. Except for the ones on wheels, which act exactly the same way for some reason...

I liked the "Katamari with fists" approach.
LOL Is that the excuse for piss poor controls?

Sanctine

07-11-2008, 06:01 AM

I honestly didn't have a problem with the controls. I had them down pat within 5 minutes.

xtreme_phoenix

08-12-2008, 01:53 PM

Maybe It's because I'm a lover of the Virtual On arcade series, but the Trot controls were perfect for me, and the on foot controls are pretty much standard in JRPGS. As for the Graphics, that's an objective thing. For example, I have a friend who thinks that Odin Sphere is ugly, while everyone else thinks he's legally blind. I think that the minimalistic 3D anime look is beautiful, and that SC is one of the best looking games on the system.

With the sequel Irem can hopefully iron out some of the kinks, put the beautiful graphics into high def, and make it run at a smooth 60 FPS consistantly. That's all I'm really hoping for (in addition to an English translation, of course.)

dorkatlarge

08-13-2008, 05:23 PM

I liked Steambot more for its ideas than its execution. My mech kept getting defeated faster than I could react. (Perhaps I should've consulted FAQs...) Unfortunately, I probably wouldn't buy the sequel on the PS3...

Eldrick

08-13-2008, 06:01 PM

Day 1 if this comes here, I really liked the first

CurryStorm

08-18-2008, 09:47 PM

I would also get this day 1.

Matter of fact, the only reason I joined the forums was to note that I would get this game, Bumpy Trot Vehicle Battle and any new Legend of Heroes games first chance I got. Of course, I try and buy any Playstation RPG in general but I would particularly love to get these games translated.

xtreme_phoenix

08-19-2008, 10:57 AM

I first joined the atlus forums back when steambot chronicles was released to discuss it. I even called myself vanilla bean, I was such a fanboy. I didn't stay long (such is the fickleness of youth.)

I've forgotten my old password, and I'm not sure if the account still exists. I kinda hope it doesn't.

I'm pretty sure I bought the game based on a really positive review in OPM (which was a really ####ing good magazine. a lot better than the #### psm was and still is putting out). I bought it day one.

I still play it, which is amazing, considering that I usually only play games through once (unless the new game+ is totally awesome, of course).

Futomimi

08-19-2008, 12:29 PM

I've forgotten my old password, and I'm not sure if the account still exists. I kinda hope it doesn't.

The forum crashed between then and now, and all of the accounts were lost... so no, it's gone.

xtreme_phoenix

08-19-2008, 10:10 PM

I've forgotten my old password, and I'm not sure if the account still exists. I kinda hope it doesn't.

The forum crashed between then and now, and all of the accounts were lost... so no, it's gone.

meh, good riddance. I might have demanded my money back.

Paranoia Dragon

12-16-2008, 07:02 PM

This game is a must!!

kolaces

12-29-2008, 07:44 PM

The official web page has changed and a couple new pictures have been added. The page is basically just one big picture so I didn't want to insert the image into this post.

http://www.bumpytrot.com/bt2/index.html

Here's hoping we get more news on this game soon.

Boss_Tuff

12-30-2008, 05:42 PM

They really improved the cell shading on the game. I really hope there's more information about the game soon, the first one was a blast to play.

Sanctine

01-04-2009, 12:47 PM

Wow. Graphics look a lot slicker than what I was expecting. No longer looks like a PS2 game.

AdrianMorales

01-04-2009, 01:13 PM

I'm glad they are doing a sequel:) It's not really Valkyria Chronicles in terms of graphics, but it's nice none the less.

Chewbaccaguy

01-06-2009, 06:55 PM

THIS would actually make me buy a PS3 i think... since i enjoyed so much the first one

chee7nou

01-09-2009, 05:16 PM

yea the first one was pretty anoying wiht the haywire controls, good thing the game's bosses weren't so hard or else i don't think i woulda progresses anywhere with the weird controls in STMBTC 1. but the story(thoguh its non-linear.) was really hilarous and pretty enjoyable, since Vanilla has some of the most chessiest line but it makes the story that much more enriching, I like, sure i'll buy this one too if it gets localizd here ^^

Pibbman

01-12-2009, 03:54 PM

I totally support this title, the PS3 really needs more RPG's.

VERY true, people are just eating up White Knight Chronicles and Valkyria Chronicles because of the HUGE lack of RPGs. People just trying to get SOMETHING to play.

Paranoia Dragon

01-12-2009, 10:40 PM

I thought I heard that Valkyria Chronicles didn't sell very well??:question:

erwos

01-20-2009, 06:35 AM

I'd love to see this game come out in the USA. :)

Taroni

01-20-2009, 09:38 AM

yes yes yes gawd yes lol

My Wii,DS and Ps2 have enough atlus games my ps3 needs one too lol the closest thing is Disgaea and that's NIS's

Kishou

01-22-2009, 11:45 AM

Huh, never bought the first Steambot Chronicles, but it certainly perked my interests. I love giant fighting robots!

And I understand there was a bit of a love sim in the first game?

Reynard

01-25-2009, 07:06 AM

Crap, it looks like I may have to get a PS3 then. Oh well. Maybe I can do the same thing I did with the PS2: Wait until the next gen comes out and pick it up for cheap.

jj984jj

01-25-2009, 07:27 AM

Crap, it looks like I may have to get a PS3 then. Oh well. Maybe I can do the same thing I did with the PS2: Wait until the next gen comes out and pick it up for cheap.

How did you manage that? If you somehow managed to do that for PS2 then it should be insanely easy this generation.

sandmanzero

04-11-2009, 04:32 PM

Just a quick bump for BUMPY TROT2. Here are some more pictures of the game. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/sdZero/bumpy1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/sdZero/bumpy2.jpg

This looks like a major graphical upgrade from the PS2 version to the PS3 version. I can't wait to play it!

By the way, did anyone else design their own plate for the Trotmobile? Here's what my plate looked like.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/sdZero/375px-Tatsunoko_Seahorse.jpg
Maybe a few of you will recongnize it. ;)

xtreme_phoenix

04-11-2009, 11:51 PM

Yeah, I made a few license plates. most of them were recolours though. hopefully in this one you'll be able to download pngs/bmps to your hard drive an use them as a base.

All this inspired me to start playing through it again. damn the first one was good.

AdrianMorales

04-12-2009, 02:51 AM

This will hopefully be Altlus' 1st PS3 game:)

landlock

04-12-2009, 06:46 AM

Everyone that wants this game should buy Steambot Battle Tournament on the PSP that Atlus have just announced there bringing over to increase the chances. :)

xtreme_phoenix

04-12-2009, 11:18 PM

Everyone that wants this game should buy Steambot Battle Tournament on the PSP that Atlus have just announced there bringing over to increase the chances. :)

why do you think this thread got necrobumped?

peasantman

04-13-2009, 01:27 PM

This game isn't even out, But I totally want this here.

kat_ears_kahrain

04-13-2009, 04:42 PM

xtreme_phoenix

04-13-2009, 04:59 PM

Wow at those screens. Much improved from the initial shots. Loved the first game and the Virtual-On-ish controls.

I guess I'll have to pick up the Battle Tournament to show that Atlus should bring over this game too.

it certainly is beautiful. I hope we get it.

oh, and just an fyi: nobody needs to bother with getting blockus portable, it was imported by majesco, not atlus (and trust me, it shows)

Delition

04-13-2009, 05:25 PM

Again, I hope Atlus brings this title over. Tokyo Beat Down and Hammerin' Hero were both disappointments to me, so a sequel to a game I already like would be a good way to cure my blues (HINT HINT).

Also, another pre-order bonus would be cool. The harmonica, although useless, was fun to even have.

reason1313

04-14-2009, 03:29 AM

Played the first one more then once, and have high aspirations for BT2/SC2.

bullman422

04-22-2009, 10:16 AM

Also, another pre-order bonus would be cool. The harmonica, although useless, was fun to even have.

Yeah that harmonica was pretty small. I never took it out of its box but it looks damn near impossible to play.

Anyway before we worry about if Atlus will port bumpy trot 2, we still need to know when the heck Irem will finally complete the game.

peasantman

04-22-2009, 10:44 AM

Here are the TGS06 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLngDsbm4Ps) and TGS07 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e8Oz8ndLTQ&feature=related)trailers, note the increase in quality between the two, especially the Bumpy trots themselves.

vital

04-28-2009, 03:09 PM

I would be very happy if atlus brought this and the yakuza games over.

Ippiki Okami

03-21-2010, 01:40 PM

http://scrawlfx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Steambot-2-Still-Development-499x249.jpg

Irem: Streambot Chronicles 2 still in in development (http://scrawlfx.com/2010/03/irem-steambot-chronicles-2-still-in-development)

We haven’t heard from Irem’s Steambot Chronicles 2 (Bumpy Trot 2 in Japan) for some time now. It was almost a year ago we last saw the game in a magazine scan. So I contacted Irem to see what they had to say on the game’s development status (take no mind to some of the choppy English; this is a Japanese developer responding).
“We are still developing Bumpy Trot 2,” an Irem rep responded. “We are now trying to release it in Japan as soon as we can.”

When will we receive new information on the title?

“The release date of new information for Bumpy Trot 2 has not yet decided,” the rep told me.

Have Irem any plans to release it in places outside Japan?

“We are sorry, but the plans for releasing it in other countries have not yet decided.”

Well. That’s that. The first Steambot Chronicles came to the west, so I see no reason why the second won’t.

You heard the man Atlus. You brought us the original so can you bring the sequel to north america too please?:D

geostar8

03-22-2010, 04:16 PM

I fully support this venture. Been wanting this since the first time I saw it way back in 2006 or 2007.

While were on the subject of the PS3. I would buy anything Atlus brings to the PS3.

monkmaster79

03-22-2010, 10:56 PM

Glad to know this game is still alive and kicking. To quote myself from 2 years ago...

This getting released stateside would be a dream come true. :D

Darn, now I'm all super excited.

CurryStorm

03-23-2010, 12:50 PM

I have to repeat my post from a year and a half ago: this is a pre-order for me as I loved the 1st game and am really enjoying SC: Battle Tournament as we speak. Of course, I guess we need to have a thread in Japanese begging Irem to actually finish the game before we can request it be translated.

Cudgeon

03-29-2010, 12:27 PM

I fully agree and hope Atlus will consider releasing it stateside. :)

TannosukeDemon

03-29-2010, 01:55 PM

I have the Steambot Chronicles I(PS2), because I like the anime style of its. I have yet to play it. When I find the chance to play it, I'll find the SC 2(PS3) to play it too.

Can someone tell me in short the story, so I can find out what kind of story it is ?

Phoenix_Apollo

03-29-2010, 10:46 PM

I would definitely support this, considering the PS3's lack of RPG's in comparision to the PS1, PS2, and even PSP. If sales are a worry in bringing over to NA, I'd like to point out that the PS2 had a lot of fantastic RPGs released in 2006 (with everything from a new Xenosaga to a new Shadow Hearts to a new Final Fantasy coming out) and that it was a new RPG series coming out as well; it had to be damn near perfect and pimped out to sell extremely well.

Reckless

03-30-2010, 09:48 AM

Bumpy Trot is one hilarious name!

My PS3 could use some more awesome games, bring on the Bumpy Trot'ing!

supernightmaren

04-05-2010, 07:55 PM

Almost two years after my previous post and I still can't wait for this game! Good as it was, Battle Tournament only made me more excited for the real sequel.

bullman422

05-24-2010, 09:49 AM

I think I might replay the original once again as I think the wait for the sequel will be just a little while longer.

banballow

03-30-2011, 11:15 AM

It's unconfirmed for now, but...

Famitsu says Bumpy Trot 2 is canceled. (http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/30/steambot-chronicles-2-canceled-says-famitsu/)

monkmaster79

03-30-2011, 01:30 PM

It's unconfirmed for now, but...

Famitsu says Bumpy Trot 2 is canceled. (http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/30/steambot-chronicles-2-canceled-says-famitsu/)

Until Irem says so, I still have hope.

kolaces

03-30-2011, 08:54 PM

http://www.bumpytrot.com/bt2/index.html

The characters were messed up until I changed the encoding to Japanese, but the garbled translation I got didn't look good. If it's really been canceled, that's a shame. Hopefully we'll get to see this series crop up sometime in the future.

:(

HotLimit

04-05-2011, 05:37 PM