Last Window: The Secret of Cape West (Localisation Confirmed

Akiak · Post by **Akiak** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:23 pm

No one made this topic yet so here it is, what we've all been waiting for.

More info here at the English site.

Will be released September 17th in Europe.

Can't wait! :edgy:

ashogo · Post by **ashogo** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:01 pm

I am so so so so so hyped.

T-thank you so much cing. :larry:

blinq · Post by **blinq** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:11 pm

FUCK YES.
EDIT: Okay..There already is a thread but I just saw that.
XD

RoundedEdge · Post by **RoundedEdge** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:20 pm

Finally! I CANNOT wait.

Post by **Wooster** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:42 pm

Stickied!

L_J · Post by **L_J** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:50 pm

Rov · Post by **Rov** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:03 am

...Damn. A few hours sooner and I could've made this topic.

Southern00Belle · Post by **Southern00Belle** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:00 am

Wow! This is so amazing!! I can not WAIT!

ammchan · Post by **ammchan** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:21 am

Last Window: Midnight Promise?!

God I love that name, I hope they keep it for the localization! I hope there IS a localization! Aghikhslk I am so excited.

Kyle looks mighty classy in that picture <33

neoswordmaster · Post by **neoswordmaster** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:26 am

Based on the art, I want to speculate that you will be in a much more open environment. That is to say, you will be outdoors in a city rather than confined to a hotel.

But that's just what the art makes me think.

shadowofedgeworth · Post by **shadowofedgeworth** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:52 am

I've just got one thing to say about this:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :redd:

My prayers have been answered! The sequel will come!

*Dies and finds himself in heaven.*

Jesswee · Post by **Jesswee** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:00 am

neoswordmaster wrote:Based on the art, I want to speculate that you will be in a much more open environment. That is to say, you will be outdoors in a city rather than confined to a hotel.

But that's just what the art makes me think.

I didn't mind the hotel setting, but as beautiful as Hotel Dusk was, it would be wonderful to see what the outside would would look like.

ashogo · Post by **ashogo** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:26 am

ammchan wrote:Last Window: Midnight Promise?!

God I love that name, I hope they keep it for the localization! I hope there IS a localization! Aghikhslk I am so excited.

Kyle looks mighty classy in that picture <33

hm...it's a bit of a random name. It's ok, but not as cool as wish room.

and yes, I'm looking forward to leaving the hotel and roaming the streets of LA with Hyde.

TheBaronAndEma · Post by **TheBaronAndEma** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:42 am

*falls in floor and seizures over news*

But seriously, this sounds awesome. With a great name and some intersting looking art, this is set to be an exciting topic.
And January is so soon! Perfect to keep us busy until AAI. :keiko:

neoswordmaster wrote:Based on the art, I want to speculate that you will be in a much more open environment. That is to say, you will be outdoors in a city rather than confined to a hotel.

But that's just what the art makes me think.

Yeah, that does seem like a fairly possbile idea. Personally, I have a feeling that maybe this is set in an apartment buliding or something. I mean it sounds silly but there's something about the name "Last Window" that gets me thinking about it...

Oh, and Here's a Kotaku article.

Akiak · Post by **Akiak** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:36 am

Gyakuten Phoenix wrote:...Damn. A few hours sooner and I could've made this topic.

This is the good side of living in Italy. :godot:

TheBaronAndEma wrote:
neoswordmaster wrote:Based on the art, I want to speculate that you will be in a much more open environment. That is to say, you will be outdoors in a city rather than confined to a hotel.

But that's just what the art makes me think.

Yeah, that does seem like a fairly possbile idea. Personally, I have a feeling that maybe this is set in an apartment buliding or something. I mean it sounds silly but there's something about the name "Last Window" that gets me thinking about it...

The articles say that it'll take place in Los Angeles, so I think it's outdoors personally.

Colonel Olrik · Post by **Colonel Olrik** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:01 pm

Ah, Kyle Hyde. It's been too long.

Glad to see that such a fab game is getting a sequel it deserves!

Pierre · Post by **Pierre** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:22 pm

YEEES!

It's not too bad having this topic after all technically it's on a whole other board.

RoundedEdge · Post by **RoundedEdge** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:05 am

Oh, good. I like how it'll have improved on Hotel Dusk's gameplay without making you feel like it's a spin-off.

ashogo · Post by **ashogo** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:33 am

Pezdude wrote:- the main setting is the Cape West Apartments

This worries me, because it sounds like the game is going to be confined to an apartment building. I was really hoping to walk around a little more open world this time...

Pezdude wrote:- main character is once again Kyle, and he's still a bit of a jerk

I approve of this though.

Post by **Wooster** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:45 am

Pezdude wrote:New Facts ~~Stolen~~ borrowed from GoNintendo :)

- similar visual/audio style to the first game

- takes place a year after the first title, in 19800 Los Angeles

This is closer to HQ and Nile isn't it? Mmm... The possibilities are already deep

- the main setting is the Cape West Apartments

Hyde is super qualified to comment on the quality of toilet paper and towels.

More seriously, 'Main setting' sort of implies that there'll be 'some' time outside the building. Honestly I'm not worried, Trace Memory and Hotel Dusk were just fine with one setting.

- the story stands alone, but will also present some connections that fans of the original can enjoy

Like CAPTAIN FOX and his EXTENDED FAMILY?

- main character is once again Kyle, and he's still a bit of a jerk

And I wouldn't have him any other way.

- new 'ignore' feature for when you're trying to sift through conversations, and don't think a particular portion is worth butting into to find out details and progress the story

If Hyde himself had any influence on development, I'm sure this was the one thing he'd insist be installed.

- their is a novel inside the game called 'Last Window'

Ah, a mirror to 'Angel Opening a Door'?

- every time you clear a game chapter, you open a new chapter in the Last Window book

But he still can't get the TV to work outside of two evening hours...

- the novel will help flesh out the story, and the over-arching world that Kyle is in

CiNG, work your magic.

- novel contents are actually influenced by how you play the game, leading to multiple variations

... wow that was fast magic. And why does this make me feel like "Martin Summers" is written all over it?

L~A · Post by **L~A** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:49 am

My God... AAI+ Again + HD2 + what else may also come in the first half of 2010, that's what I call some pretty damn sh*t.
I almost feel like an old man whose heart is about to fail him, with so many announcements at once xD (Yeah, just Hotel Dusk 2's announcement is worth several announcements, it's just too awesome!).

I'm still surprised to see how quickly we'll get this game... I mean, Another Code: R was only released last February in Japan O_O
Or else, Cing has significantly grown larger over the years, that would explain how they could release 3 different games in less than one year...
I do hope the quality won't suffer from such short intervals between their games... Ok now, I feel guilty for doubting Cing's genius in making games. Come on L~A! :will:

If Cing goes on like this, I'll soon come to worship them as much as I do VALVe... and that means a lot for me.
I mean, they managed to make me buy a Wii about 2 years before what I had scheduled, and so just for Another Code: R :p

***

Hyde is super qualified to comment on the quality of toilet paper and towels.

You forgot the cleanliness of bathtubs, and his love of wooden chairs.

And I agree with Wooster on the 'main setting' thing. There wouldn't be 'main' if the game only took place in Cape West Apartments.
Personally, I'm really looking forward to taking a little stroll in 80's LA :p (Even though I wouldn't mind the same kind of 'close environment', just like in the first HD).

I'm really looking forward to know what happened to Kyle after the first game... ^^

TheBaronAndEma · Post by **TheBaronAndEma** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:27 am

- the main setting is the Cape West Apartments

Me wrote:Personally, I have a feeling that maybe this is set in an apartment buliding or something. I mean it sounds silly but there's something about the name "Last Window" (EDIT: And the art, come to think of it)that gets me thinking about it...

....Hate to say I told ya so. :D

Anyways:

Pezdude wrote:- similar visual/audio style to the first game

Nice, the previous visual/audio style was great. :phoenix:

Pezdude wrote: - the story stands alone, but will also present some connections that fans of the original can enjoy

Just like good ol' CING.

Pezdude wrote: - main character is once again Kyle, and he's still a bit of a jerk

Well, if I can like him once......

Pezdude wrote: - new 'ignore' feature for when you're trying to sift through conversations, and don't think a particular portion is worth butting into to find out details and progress the story

I must admit, I don't really get this. :edgy:

Pezdude wrote: - their is a novel inside the game called 'Last Window'

Okay.......

Pezdude wrote: - every time you clear a game chapter, you open a new chapter in the Last Window book

......This is interesting.

Pezdude wrote: - the novel will help flesh out the story, and the over-arching world that Kyle is in

Now this is even more interesting. :odoroki:

Pezdude wrote: - novel contents are actually influenced by how you play the game, leading to multiple variations

Even more more interesting. :will:

Pezdude wrote: - rumble cart support

Didn't HD have this feature?

So overall, can't wait! Hopefully there is a NA/UK/Australia release as well. *And let's hope Another Code: R comes soon, if it comes at all!* :keiko:

Oh, and L~A, Trauma Team is coming out in 2010 as well. ;D

Akiak · Post by **Akiak** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:40 am

I really love the idea of there actually being a novel in-game. And to think that it's connected to the real story is awesome.

I personally liked the in-door setting of the game, so an apartment is good for me.

Midnight Jasper · Post by **Midnight Jasper** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:14 pm

A little late to the bandwagon, but still. HEEEELL YEAH!

You forgot the cleanliness of bathtubs, and his love of wooden chairs.

As if any of those matched his mastery of knocking on doors.

lover of AA · Post by **lover of AA** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:43 pm

"jumping in the bed" AMAZING CAN'T WAAAAAAIT :keiko:

L~A · Post by **L~A** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:19 pm

Midnight Jasper wrote:
You forgot the cleanliness of bathtubs, and his love of wooden chairs.

As if any of those matched his mastery of ~~knocking~~ hurting his knuckles on doors.

I've got to agree with this one :jake:

ashogo · Post by **ashogo** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:51 pm

L~A wrote:I'm still surprised to see how quickly we'll get this game... I mean, Another Code: R was only released last February in Japan O_O
Or else, Cing has significantly grown larger over the years, that would explain how they could release 3 different games in less than one year...
I do hope the quality won't suffer from such short intervals between their games...

That's what I was worried about too, but then again...Again was co-developed with Tecmo, so that might have allowed them more time to work on this game. Honestly that game looks alright, but this feels like the true Cing adventure game I was waiting for.

TheBaronAndEma wrote:
Pezdude wrote: - new 'ignore' feature for when you're trying to sift through conversations, and don't think a particular portion is worth butting into to find out details and progress the story

I must admit, I don't really get this.

From what I gather, it just means that you don't have to press people as much this time around. In the first game you pretty much had to press in every conversation whenever the hand icon popped up, in order to get anywhere, but this time you have to be more careful. Pressing at the wrong time can even net you a game over.

L~A · Post by **L~A** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:19 am

I thought Again was just published by Tecmo, and that Cing were the only one who developped it. But then, it would make sense for the game to be published by Tecmo (and not Nintendo, as it's usually the case for recent Cing's games).

ashogo · Post by **ashogo** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:41 am

Actually, I think you're right. I must have mis-heard that somewhere. :hyde:

Well, whatever. I would gladly buy a new cing adventure game every month.

FoolMeNever · Post by **FoolMeNever** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:55 pm

Yayzilla! :D

HotelduskHotelduskHotelduskHotelduskHotelduskHotelduskHoteldusk-!

*dies due to lack of oxygen*

Arei · Post by **Arei** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:05 am

^I'm right there choking with you.

Saw the news in the LJ comm and I shit bricks.

This just totally made my life.

I've got to get my Kyle cosplay done NOW <3

Ultimate Prosecutor · Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:43 pm

YESSSSSSS!

Because Hotel Dusk > Ace Attorney.

Marche Tobaye · Post by **Marche Tobaye** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:08 pm

Ultimate Prosecutor wrote:Hotel Dusk > Ace Attorney.

Agreed.

Chikikyo · Post by **Chikikyo** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:05 am

I can't wait!!

Javadoze · Post by **Javadoze** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:27 pm

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/38682_last_Window_122_563lo.jpg

TWO NEW SCREENNNnnnNNnnNSSSs!

I am glad they didn't reuse sprites from the last game and it is looking great! :edgy:

Pandonetho · Post by **Pandonetho** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:15 pm

I can die happy now with this announcement. That screenshot looks great, I'm liking the art. Hyde sure cleaned himself up a bit since the last time we saw him.

Post by **Wooster** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:06 am

Pandonetho wrote:I can die happy now with this announcement. That screenshot looks great, I'm liking the art. Hyde sure cleaned himself up a bit since the last time we saw him.

Yeah, he looks less like a Sleuth/Salesman and more like.... um... someone forced to dress up like Agent Double Oh Seven, but isn't doing so because he wants to. Or something to that effect.

Post by **Wooster** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:51 pm

With help from UltraPeach at Red Crown, we've got a partial translation of the leaflet.

The big text says:
"In an old apartment building, before it is demolished,
Two pasts are related -"

Oh, I got impatient because I wanted to know what it said. So the main text under that bit is
'A year after the events of Hotel Dusk's "Wish Room: Angel's Memory".
The new setting is the year 1980 at Los Angeles Cape West Apartments.
After one month at an apartment building that was soon to be demolished, for an ex-detective who lives there, a sudden search request comes unexpectedly from a mystery person saying "look for the red star."'

You know what I find semi ironic. Angels were a reoccurring theme in Hotel Dusk, and this game is taking place in Los Angeles, or in 'English' 'The Angels'

Akiak · Post by **Akiak** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:54 pm

Does this mean it'll have a one month timeline?
I mean the previous HD had, like, a day.

Post by **Wooster** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:15 pm

Maybe it means that Hyde moved in a month ago, and it's already due for demolition?