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TopHatProfessor1014 wrote:
I have to say that the pricing is quite ridiculous. I got the first chapter for 99 cents which was a great deal, but the rest are $6.99! Talk about expensive!
You're... joking, right?
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Bad Player wrote:
TopHatProfessor1014 wrote:
I have to say that the pricing is quite ridiculous. I got the first chapter for 99 cents which was a great deal, but the rest are $6.99! Talk about expensive!
You're... joking, right?
*sigh* I'm afraid not. I don't know what's more ridiculous. This or the fact that other VN companies like 5pb put their games UNTRANSLATED on international app stores and expect people to pay $35 for them. Anyways, here are the prices below.
Steins;Gate
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/steins- ... 36494?mt=8
Higurashi: When They Cry Ep1
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/higuras ... 52917?mt=8
Higurashi: When They Cry Ep2
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/higuras ... 54244?mt=8
Higurashi: When They Cry Ep3
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/higuras ... 88189?mt=8
Higurashi: When They Cry Ep4
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/higuras ... 69195?mt=8
Higurashi: When They Cry Ep5
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/higuras ... 17361?mt=8
Episode 5 is only the first portion of the Kai answers story arc. It was released actually a full year ago on May 15, 2012. This makes me wonder if they've pulled the plug on releasing these games for the app store entirely. Oh well. I'll probably just play the translation on PC. I still have Ever 17 to play as well.
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kwando wrote:
$7 per EP isn't that expensive, man. Considering Umineko is... ~$35 and Chiru is ~$40?
Which version are you referring to? Either way, I always torrent my VNs since most of them can only be played through an English patch.
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TopHatProfessor1014 wrote:
Bad Player wrote:
TopHatProfessor1014 wrote:
I have to say that the pricing is quite ridiculous. I got the first chapter for 99 cents which was a great deal, but the rest are $6.99! Talk about expensive!
You're... joking, right?
*sigh* I'm afraid not.
No, I mean... you're joking when you say that that's expensive, right?
It's $7 for a book... Not even $20 for the whole first half of Higurashi. That really isn't bad at all >_>
And the reason they probably have $35 untranslated VNs on there is because... why not? They probably made the iVersion of it for release in the Japanese market. And if the iVersion is made and ready, why not also sell it in the other markets? Sure, they probably won't get them much money, but it won't cost them anything extra and a few extra sales never hurt.
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>torrents them anyways
OK...
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kwando wrote:
>complains about prices
>torrents them anyways
OK...
>torrents them anyways
OK...
I'm torrenting them BECAUSE I think the prices are unfair.
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TopHatProfessor1014 wrote:
Well I guess if you put it that way it isn't so bad. It's just that I'm not used to paying for stuff that expensive on the app store. I think the most I've ever paid for anything was $10 an app. I think that $35 is ridiculous for a mobile platform that prides itself in saying that its games are cheap and affordable for everyone. Once you put everything all together with tax, that's $30 for the entire Higurashi series. I'm guessing that they priced the first chapter at only 99 cents to "reel people in" and buy the other ones. Still, I think that they'd sell a lot more if they priced them cheaper. Why do you think Angry Birds is so successful?
That's because Higurashi and Steins;Gate are not iPhone apps. They're games that were made for PC and consoles, and go ported to iOS, and so even on iOS the price is comparable to the price on other platforms.
And you're right, the first EP is only $1 to get people in. But guess what? Higurashi EP1 is free on pc for the same reason.
So yeah. You can't think of the prices of apps that were specifically made for iOS and apps that were ported to iOS the same. Just because most of the iOS apps are cheap doesn't mean you can suddenly get full console games for pennies.
Anyway, if you think the prices are unfair for apps, just buy them for the same price on the computer ;D
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Bad Player wrote:
TopHatProfessor1014 wrote:
Well I guess if you put it that way it isn't so bad. It's just that I'm not used to paying for stuff that expensive on the app store. I think the most I've ever paid for anything was $10 an app. I think that $35 is ridiculous for a mobile platform that prides itself in saying that its games are cheap and affordable for everyone. Once you put everything all together with tax, that's $30 for the entire Higurashi series. I'm guessing that they priced the first chapter at only 99 cents to "reel people in" and buy the other ones. Still, I think that they'd sell a lot more if they priced them cheaper. Why do you think Angry Birds is so successful?
That's because Higurashi and Steins;Gate are not iPhone apps. They're games that were made for PC and consoles, and go ported to iOS, and so even on iOS the price is comparable to the price on other platforms.
And you're right, the first EP is only $1 to get people in. But guess what? Higurashi EP1 is free on pc for the same reason.
So yeah. You can't think of the prices of apps that were specifically made for iOS and apps that were ported to iOS the same. Just because most of the iOS apps are cheap doesn't mean you can suddenly get full console games for pennies.
Anyway, if you think the prices are unfair for apps, just buy them for the same price on the computer ;D
I guess you have a point there, but they should still price them more realistically. I think that $15 would be a more reasonable price for Steins;Gate and maybe $2.99 for Higurashi. Rockstar put GTA 3, Vice City, and Chinatown Wars on the app store for much more realistic prices compared to their console counterparts. Those were originally made for consoles and PC, yet they're only priced at $5-$10. The originals originally cost $30-$60. The point is, selling games on a mobile platform and selling games for dedicated gaming consoles are completely different markets, thus companies should price them in regards to the customer of each one. It shouldn't matter if the iOS and console versions are essentially the "same." It could also be an issue with Japanese currency. Stuff in Japan, especially video games, is priced much higher than what it is in the US. I'm assuming that it has to do with their economy, rate exchange, etc. These games probably weren't even meant for Western audiences in the first place, so like you said before; are only released internationally to just gain a bit more money.
Despite all my complaining, I probably WILL buy Ep 2-4; but torrent the rest.
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All I'm saying as, throw away the idea that it's just another licensed game and give it a try. You won't be disappointed. If you actually give a damn about what I've just said, the game's on PS2, Gamecube and Xbox (and possibly PC, I'm not sure).
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wizkid99 wrote:
Kid Icarus. It always seemed like the game was the forgotten brother game to Metroid. Sure I know Nintendo revived the series with Uprising,(Which is my favorite 3DS game by the way.)but I'm pretty afraid that after Smash 4 comes out, Pit will walk back to the corner while Mario is still the King of Nintendo.
I'm sure Pit will stay in the minds of those who play 3DS games, isn't hi's game one of the most popular games on the system.
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A shame really, when the saints row games arguably feature the very best mission variety and level design out of all recent sandbox games (every mission feature some unique idea or objective, a far cry from latests rockstar games/assassin's creed/watch dogs where nearly every single mission has you assassinating someone or shooting everything in sight), the writing is excellent (good characters, memorable villains which I especially appreciate in a time where you can't even remember the bad guys' names from a game you beat one month ago, strong dialogue, clever use and subversion of stereotypes, perfectly paced plot) and there's tons of side stuff to do.
Oh, and boss battles. Is it me, or is the SR series the only thing left under the sun with boss battles ?
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CatMuto wrote:
Well I heard there are some... problems with SR III. But I also heard that SR IV improved a ton and was much, much better than IV. But I played neither of those games, mostly cause, I dunno, it doesn't seem like my type of game. *shrug*
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Both 3 and 4 definitely were lacking in budget as well as in development time. It was especially obvious with SR3, since it followed on a SR2 that was as good as a sandbox game can get. 3 also amped up the silliness, and made a controversial move by abandoning (due to executive meddling) all the previous plot threads left hanging, something that 4 kinda rectified, if only because they showed they hadn't forgotten about these loose ends.
But they're all fantastic games nonetheless I'd advise anyone to play. If you want to customize your character and just fool around, or follow a great story with memorable missions, or have fun exploring the city, they're great.
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Kenjimurasame wrote:
I'd say the Shadow Hearts games are pretty underrated. Sure, they've all been released stateside, but the reaction to them tends to be a little on the low side. I know they tended to garner good reviews, but the general gaming public seems to have ignored the three games (maybe the first one more than the others).
I have played all 3 and the first 2 are fantastic games but very expensive to buy now ( love the music and setting and charecters)
The 3rd one is still fun but not as good the cast are not a likable the main villians have little motivation and some characters feel like carbon copies of those from the 2nd game due to movesets etc)
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Kenjimurasame wrote:
I'd say the Shadow Hearts games are pretty underrated. Sure, they've all been released stateside, but the reaction to them tends to be a little on the low side. I know they tended to garner good reviews, but the general gaming public seems to have ignored the three games (maybe the first one more than the others).
I have played all 3 and the first 2 are fantastic games but very expensive to buy now ( love the music and setting and charecters)
The 3rd one is still fun but not as good the cast are not a likable the main villians have little motivation and some characters feel like carbon copies of those from the 2nd game due to movesets etc)
Actually...the basic main battle music in the first game was largely why I couldn't play it. It's just horrible and makes random battles a real slog.
Plus the production values are astonishingly bad on that first one for me. It came out not far from Final Fantasy X if I recall and the difference in quality is just staggering.
Heard the first was actually just an upscaled PS1 game upgraded so it could rush on the new console.
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Pierre wrote:
davech1987 wrote:
Kenjimurasame wrote:
I'd say the Shadow Hearts games are pretty underrated. Sure, they've all been released stateside, but the reaction to them tends to be a little on the low side. I know they tended to garner good reviews, but the general gaming public seems to have ignored the three games (maybe the first one more than the others).
I have played all 3 and the first 2 are fantastic games but very expensive to buy now ( love the music and setting and charecters)
The 3rd one is still fun but not as good the cast are not a likable the main villians have little motivation and some characters feel like carbon copies of those from the 2nd game due to movesets etc)
Actually...the basic main battle music in the first game was largely why I couldn't play it. It's just horrible and makes random battles a real slog.
Plus the production values are astonishingly bad on that first one for me. It came out not far from Final Fantasy X if I recall and the difference in quality is just staggering.
Heard the first was actually just an upscaled PS1 game upgraded so it could rush on the new console.
holy moly you still browse these forums?
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carbon monoxide wrote:
Pierre wrote:
Actually...the basic main battle music in the first game was largely why I couldn't play it. It's just horrible and makes random battles a real slog.
Plus the production values are astonishingly bad on that first one for me. It came out not far from Final Fantasy X if I recall and the difference in quality is just staggering.
Heard the first was actually just an upscaled PS1 game upgraded so it could rush on the new console.
Plus the production values are astonishingly bad on that first one for me. It came out not far from Final Fantasy X if I recall and the difference in quality is just staggering.
Heard the first was actually just an upscaled PS1 game upgraded so it could rush on the new console.
holy moly you still browse these forums?
I'd say he does a little more than 'browse', considering he's the only member with over 10k posts.
Well? Are we going or what?
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Southern Corn wrote:
Mild Necropost,but I always feel that the Bookworm Adventures series never gets much love. A pity,because they're amazing games!
Yeah I'll admit I've never heard of these games.
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I recommend playing the first ten levels of the first one to see if this is your kind of game.
They're PC only,though,but they're available on Steam,I believe.
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