Japanese Niche Games Deals & Discussion Thread 4.0

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Welcome to the Japanese niche games deals and discussion thread!  Feel free to talk about local and import Japanese games here.  Our goal is to maintain a thread dedicated to active deals on niche games including RPGs, Visual Novels (VN), Shoot'em ups (Shmups), Musou, etc.  Also maintained are pre-orders for standard, limited and collector's edition games with key release dates provided.

I've wikified the thread to make it more friendly and open to others that can actively update with important information. You can find the wiki post directly below this one.

NOTE:  Please, leave the censorship discussion away from this thread.  It's common for japanese games to have questionable content outside of the country.  We want to keep discussions to the game itself and not about cultural/societal tolerance.

A message from Thorbahn:

Our CAG Japanese Niche Games Thread also has a community on PS4, where you can interact and game with other members of the thread.

Our moderators are: Draekon, Las_Hole, and Waffleswanton

You can basically friend any of our members, or any moderator, and you will be able to request to join the community under "Communities friends are in" tab, and a mod will approve your request.

You can also leave your PSN ID in the thread, saying you want to join, and we can invite you directly as well.

As always, have fun and enjoy your stay!

 
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Can't wait for Catherine. I wonder if the (((backlash))) will heighten as we get closer to release. There's already some reactionary shitpost up on Polygon about the trailer. 

 
The greatest pain is going back and picking up the ones I missed. Looking at you 2014....
Are you referring to the prices on Figmas? because as far as looks go 2014 is one of the best ones! When it starts to go downhill is 12,11,10.

Also 17 has this really cute figure which is the one I decided to pre-order since the sponsored one was kind of plain.

 
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So ebay is doing $15 of $75 order and I was considering either getting Idolm@ster Stella Stage or psn and getting it online. Cheapest way is $75 for the hk version and the jp version is $87. 10000 yen psn card is a little over $100 but I can get the game faster and have some left over for dlc. Ugghh cant make up my mind.

 
A little bit of everything. 

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Basically nothing this week, which is a nice change of pace for me. Granted if I still posted Chinese language only games the list would be four times longer probably.

Other stuff that released without warning last week (Assume PC unless otherwise noted):
- Alice Mystery Garden (PCVR | Puzzle)

Weekly Releases (December 24th - December 30th)

SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Turn-based Strategy / Shooter / RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on just about every other platform.

Happiness Drops!
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Puzzle
- Demo: N/A
- Online: Local only.

UFM: Unidentified Fantastic Maiden
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Past Releases
December 17th - December 23rd
December 10th - December 16th
December 3rd - December 9th
November 26th - December 2nd
November 19th - November 25th

 
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Enjoy your Christmas everyone or if you're Jewish, hopefully you had a good holiday as Hanukkah has passed already. I probably won't be posting again until Tuesday, but I hope to have that stupid Xenoblade Chronicles 2 write-up finished.

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Couldn't find a good one I wanted, so you're stuck with that. Taken from here.

 
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"A Merry Christmas Update with Presents!

Hello everyone,

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! We’re sorry it took so long to come back with an update. We originally planned to announce one last November, but the account transfers took time, causing a delay.

What does that mean?

Both Kickstarter and BackerKit accounts are now under ixtl, the parent company of Muv-Luv series. If you're wondering why this happened, it's simply because we have taken over the responsibility of rewards fulfillment and shipping, and the remaining Kickstarter promises. We need to know all backer details to make sure all the physical rewards are delivered to your doorstep without any problems.

What happened to the team?

As mentioned in the previous update, Degica has completed their part of the Kickstarter project and is leaving the team. We really thank them for all the work they have done over the years. We couldn't have made it this far without them.

"The Muv-Luv Team" is now composed of members from ixtl and the current Muv-Luv English localization team. Rest assured we're stronger than ever, and working at a faster pace with zero delays in communication. We're pretty excited for future projects to come.

Will ixtl send the rewards anytime soon?

There are only three remaining physical items at hand: the CODEX, Collector's box, and PS Vita. The CODEX was delayed due to formatting issues required by the printers, while the Collector's box and PS Vita requires the ROMs for both Muv-Luv titles to be gold master status before we mass-produce them. We are working closely with the translation team to fix the typos and bugs players are reporting.

Once these issues are resolved, we'll be sending more email reminders and updates as we approach the shipping day slated early next year. We have also recently finished printing the decals, and are currently in Tokyo Otaku Mode's warehouse. Feel free to take a closer look at the designs:

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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*Official artwork by Rosuuri (https://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=2993192)

Thank you for supporting Muv-Luv series. It has been more than two years since the Kickstarter campaign ended with a massive success. Everyone in the team, especially the translators, have really outdone themselves in making everyone's dream come true.

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*Official artwork by Shionohiro https://twitter.com/shionohiro

The re-translation took time to finish, but we fully believe this will help us greatly in the long run, because at the end of the day, the official releases will help serve as a solid foundation for our future works. This is just the beginning, so please forward to our surprises in the years to come :)

*You can download the full resolution of both artworks above in your BackerKit account regardless of pledge level. We hope you like our Christmas present!

If you have any questions or requests, please don't hesitate to contact us at our improved customer support by messaging us here on Kickstarter, or emailing us at [email protected] for in-depth Backerkit account requests such as BackerKit account link recovery, change of shipping country and/or email address, and retrieving Steam codes.

Best wishes,

The Muv-Luv Team"

 
P3/P5 Dancing PVs
They better bring the 3 pack special edition over to the states. Sure sure I could always dig out my vita copy along with my Playstation TV but that is not the point. It would be nice to have all three games on one system. Next year is looking to be a solid year between these games, the P5 anime, and Catherine FB.

 
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PS4 Version of Persona 4 Dancing All Night Not Planned for Standalone Release

Unless plans change, the game will be distributed only as a digital download code in the All-Star Triple Pack, and since the edition will be printed in limited quantities, once it’s gone, it’s gone.
So we're supposed to believe that they are going through the trouble of making the game over for the PS4, but *not* selling it everyone who wants it? I call shenanigans!

Smells of the CoD 4 Modern Warfare Remastered situation.

 
It really hurt my soul seeing the P3 cast whored out for a dancing game, they look so out of place  :whistle2:​ 

 
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It really hurt my soul seeing the P3 cast whored out for a dancing game, they look so out of place :whistle2:
Yeah the P4 cast were already quirky enough that a dancing game did not seem out of place. P5... maybe but P3, not a shot in hell. Whatever I'll still buy it because they know their audience. Seems odd they would go through all the trouble with P4:D not to release it later but I guess that is a way to ensure people will spend the most amount of money on the game.

 
Yeah the P4 cast were already quirky enough that a dancing game did not seem out of place. P5... maybe but P3, not a shot in hell. Whatever I'll still buy it because they know their audience. Seems odd they would go through all the trouble with P4:D not to release it later but I guess that is a way to ensure people will spend the most amount of money on the game.
Junpei definitely would dance. Akihiko, maybe. Fuuka (my girl) would if it would make her friends happy. Mitsuru and Shinjiro, not a chance. Yukari would probably ask to get paid. MC, more likely to stand in a corner and scoff at those dancing.

BTW: how awkward is Makoto (P5) going to be dancing? She is severely lacking in the "social skills."

 
They better bring the 3 pack special edition over to the states. Sure sure I could always dig out my vita copy along with my Playstation TV but that is not the point. It would be nice to have all three games on one system. Next year is looking to be a solid year between these games, the P5 anime, and Catherine FB.
This x1000! I'd rather not have to import it =/

 
I don't see what the big deal is. I respect transexuals, as I do all races, religions and genders. I don't use the word "trap" same as I don't use any other slur. Yet I don't see how a straight dude reacting with shock after finding a girl he drunkenly fucked has a dick is a problem. I'm pretty sure you would get the same reaction out of me.

 
A couple more for you:

Summon Knight 6: Lost Borders Ist Edition (PS4) - $32.34

https://www.amazon.com/Summon-Night-Lost-Borders-PlayStation-Ist/dp/B06XFK525X/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202478&sr=1-3&keywords=summon%2Bknight%2B6&th=1

Summon Knight 6: Lost Borders Raj Edition (PS4) - $33.05

https://www.amazon.com/Summon-Night-Lost-Borders-PlayStation-Raj/dp/B06XFJ5N17/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202478&sr=1-4&keywords=summon+knight+6

Summon Knight 6: Lost Borders (Vita) - $34.32

https://www.amazon.com/Summon-Night-Lost-Borders-PlayStation-Vita/dp/B06XH5H3MT/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202478&sr=1-2&keywords=summon+knight+6

School Girl/Zombie Hunter (PS4) - $27.24

https://www.amazon.com/School-girl-Zombie-Hunter-PlayStation-4/dp/B0762Q1W4R/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202981&sr=1-1&keywords=school+girl%2Fzombie+hunter+-+playstation+4

Akiba's Beat (PS4) - $16.06

https://www.amazon.com/Akibas-Beat-PlayStation-4/dp/B01IFF9Q9W/ref=sr_1_2_twi_gam_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514203008&sr=1-2&keywords=akiba%27s+beat

River City: Rival Showdown (3DS, with keychain) - $19.16

https://www.amazon.com/River-City-Showdown-Limited-Keychain-Nintendo/dp/B076B8Q6CH/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514203107&sr=1-1&keywords=river+city+rival+showdown

Plus these are still going strong (they must have a ton of copies of them):

Exist Archive (PS4) - $9.99

https://www.amazon.com/Exist-Archive-Other-Side-Sky-PlayStation/dp/B01ESA0W3C/ref=pd_sim_63_31?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=14C183XSNARHR6WPCWF2

Exist Archive (Vita) - $5.99

https://www.amazon.com/Exist-Archive-other-side-PlayStation-Vita/dp/B01ESA0W96/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514203454&sr=1-1&keywords=exist+archive

Guilty Gear Xrd - Revelator (PS4) - $10.00

https://www.amazon.com/Guilty-Gear-Xrd-Revelator-PlayStation-4/dp/B0188YF39W/ref=pd_sim_63_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=9VGNWXS3WX0ABA58GGVB&th=1

Christmas deals for all on niche games from Amazon!

 
Didn't get much in the way of games/nerd stuff today, but netted about $200. Time to finally buy that Tracer statue I have been wanting for like the past 6 months (Or maybe that new Pyra statue.....)

 
A couple more for you:

Summon Knight 6: Lost Borders Ist Edition (PS4) - $32.34

https://www.amazon.com/Summon-Night-Lost-Borders-PlayStation-Ist/dp/B06XFK525X/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202478&sr=1-3&keywords=summon%2Bknight%2B6&th=1

Summon Knight 6: Lost Borders Raj Edition (PS4) - $33.05

https://www.amazon.com/Summon-Night-Lost-Borders-PlayStation-Raj/dp/B06XFJ5N17/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202478&sr=1-4&keywords=summon+knight+6

Summon Knight 6: Lost Borders (Vita) - $34.32

https://www.amazon.com/Summon-Night-Lost-Borders-PlayStation-Vita/dp/B06XH5H3MT/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202478&sr=1-2&keywords=summon+knight+6

School Girl/Zombie Hunter (PS4) - $27.24

https://www.amazon.com/School-girl-Zombie-Hunter-PlayStation-4/dp/B0762Q1W4R/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514202981&sr=1-1&keywords=school+girl%2Fzombie+hunter+-+playstation+4

Akiba's Beat (PS4) - $16.06

https://www.amazon.com/Akibas-Beat-PlayStation-4/dp/B01IFF9Q9W/ref=sr_1_2_twi_gam_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514203008&sr=1-2&keywords=akiba%27s+beat

River City: Rival Showdown (3DS, with keychain) - $19.16

https://www.amazon.com/River-City-Showdown-Limited-Keychain-Nintendo/dp/B076B8Q6CH/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514203107&sr=1-1&keywords=river+city+rival+showdown

Plus these are still going strong (they must have a ton of copies of them):

Exist Archive (PS4) - $9.99

https://www.amazon.com/Exist-Archive-Other-Side-Sky-PlayStation/dp/B01ESA0W3C/ref=pd_sim_63_31?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=14C183XSNARHR6WPCWF2

Exist Archive (Vita) - $5.99

https://www.amazon.com/Exist-Archive-other-side-PlayStation-Vita/dp/B01ESA0W96/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1514203454&sr=1-1&keywords=exist+archive

Guilty Gear Xrd - Revelator (PS4) - $10.00

https://www.amazon.com/Guilty-Gear-Xrd-Revelator-PlayStation-4/dp/B0188YF39W/ref=pd_sim_63_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=9VGNWXS3WX0ABA58GGVB&th=1

Christmas deals for all on niche games from Amazon!
I already bought akibas beat when it was like 18$ :/ Now its 15$!

I did get the exist archive vita thanks for posting.

 
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