Moved my blog to http://kami.uuuq.com/

I already did since some time but I forgot to mention it here.

“Clannad is a Japanese visual novel created by the software company Key, who also produced the successful titles Kanon and Air.
The visual novel was later ported to the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox 360. The gameplay in Clannad follows a linear plot line, which offers pre-determined scenarios and courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the five female main characters.”
(-hijacked from wikipedia)

First off: No, I don’t plan on updating the blog only once in a month. I’m just a lazy basta…. guy who isn’t motivated enough to blog something every week. That said, look forward to Clannad. :)

Clannad is probably the funniest VN (Visual Novel) I played so far. Jokes at every corner, lovely characters and a deep story*.
Actually I wanted to blog it yesterday and took some screenshots, but instead I played through a whole arc ….
*You’ll really want to learn more about the characters and how it goes on. Besides you get a sweet epilogue. But I guess the best thing is: Whenever you start an arc, you get a really long story with that characters (which is really good in my option).

Story: *****/5
Characters: ****/5
Graphics: ****/5
BGM: ****/5
Voice: *****/5
SFX: ***/5

Overall Rating: 4,2

Okay let’s start:
Story: The story depends on which ending you are going but overall they are all really good and well made. Everyone who likes drama/romance stories with humor is right here.
Characters: You get much information about the characters and their personalities. There aren’t any hate characters (well some side characters maybe :p).
Graphics: They did their work with character design and background design. Though they still left some things out, like: Sunohara gets beat up but there aren’t really any bruises on him.
Music: Well, the background music was so-so. Nothing outstanding here but at least a “Music Room” option. :)
SFX: Either I didn’t hear much SFX or I can’t remember. Anyway, the SFX in other VN is way better (they go more into detail with things like “Boy A suddenly gets up and pushes the chair behind” and you can hear the sound from the floor and chair. Clannad was lacking such detail.).

Oh noez, a sudden love confession !

Barge in, of course !

Indeed, they are unnecessary

“Kick it back right where it came from” is what my mind told me

“That’s why you should believe in ME who believes in YOU !”

Actually, I’m not sure if that’s a boy or a girl.

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“Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus is the first expansion of SonicTeam’s internationally popular online RPG Phantasy Star Universe, available for the PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360.”
(-Hijacked from wikipedia)

Almost 30 different weapon types such as Claws,Whips,Crossbows,Axes,Twin daggers,Rifles or even a Laser Cannon.
(Link)

There’s an Online mode (Network Mode) and an Offline mode (Story Mode). It’s fully standalone, meaning you don’t need “Phantasy Star Universe” for the expansion. You can create your own Character out of 4 different races and 3 different classes (around 15 in the online mode).
I only played the story mode so far (cuz I don’t want to pay monthly fees …), but it still was a lot of fun. The NPCs you can group up with are…, well … pretty dumb. The Story Mode itself was boring too (besides having no voices …), but I still had much fun (after the story mode though …).

Anyway, I can only recommend this game to every easy-grinding RPG fan.

Character Creation

You can design your own room (In Story Mode you can only add a few things but Online you can change stuff like the floor or the ceiling)

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//€dit: Forgot to mention, THESE SCREENS ARE NOT ON HIGH SETTINGS (The resolution itself is only 800×600)

“Vanguard Bandits is a strategy-RPG featuring tactical combat in a medieval fantasy world in which knights and soldiers pilot mecha.” (-Hijacked from wikipedia)
And a good one on top of that ! It’s one of my favourite “strategy-RPG” (aka TRPG – Tactical Role-Playing Game).
The mechas are called “ATACs” (All Terrain Armored Combatants)

There are three endings to reach. Though I only finished one (which was the shortest). These endings depend on things like the overall moral of your companions or the relationship between two females (YAY!).
Anyway, TRPG+Mecha+Romance+Multiple Endings+Good Plot = Win ?
I can only recommend this game to everyone.

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“Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine (真・女神転生IMAGINE, Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine?) is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game based in the Megami Tensei universe. It features demon summoning and other gameplay features from the previous games. The game requires no subscription fee but charges for specific in-game items which are sold for real currency.”

Not only that, “On September 9th it was announced that Aeria games had licensed the game for North American and European Release.”.

Plot:
The game is set in Japan and is essentially between Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Megami Tensei 2. In the game, Tokyo was destroyed in 202X and the survivors began construction of a massive tower, Shinjuku Babel. In this post-apocalyptic world, demonic forces run rampant and it is the player’s job to defeat them.
(-Hijacked from wikipedia)

There are three Fractions: Law, Neutral and Chaos.
Law and Chaos is probably self explaining. Neutral are freelance mercenaries.

Personal Comments:
I just took a short look on the game, if it’s worth to play. I’ll probably check out the NA/European release. I didn’t play much enough to say something about the game (didn’t even reach the demon summoning skill). Btw, I had some troubles with the updater (excluding the slow download …).

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For each level up, 2 stat points.


lawl, Metal Gear Solid!

Tsukihime (月姫, lit. Moon Princess) is a Japanese eroge dojin visual novel game created by Type-Moon.

“Tsukihime chronicles the story and life of a teenage boy named Shiki Tohno. As a young boy, Shiki suffered a life-threatening injury. As a result of this injury, Shiki became able to see “death lines” on objects and people; if Shiki traces these lines with a sharp object, the person or object that they belong to will be cleanly and easily cut.”

Personal Comment: ……….. PURE EPIC WIN

But guess what:

A remake of Tsukihime is planned by Type-Moon for a future release in 2009 with updated art and story.

Yup I was too lazy to do some ingame screenshots (maybe I’ll do some later).

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“I have a secret that I haven’t told you… I’m a Magi”

Fate/stay night (フェイト/ステイナイト, Feito/sutei naito) is a Japanese eroge visual novel game created by Type-Moon.

Five years after the death of his foster-father, strange events begin happening in town, and he finds himself drawn into a battle between the Magi called “Masters”.

Personal Comment :……………… EPIC WIN

Yup doing some advertising for mirror-moon. (Mirror-Moon = epic game translation group)

Yup a visual novel for the PSP again. This time I got my hands on “Secret of Evangelion Portable”. Important Characters are fully voiced (except the main character (? I’m not sure if he’s the MC)) and I think the VA (Voice Actors) were the same as in the anime (Japanese version). A “ReRead” feature was also included (but no “ReHear” for the voices …). Ah, a tutorial was also there (skipped it tho :’] ).

Soundtrack is the same as in the anime (well maybe better quality). That isn’t bad because I liked the anime soundtrack (most of it …).

Ah right, I don’t know if the game is based on another novel or anything new. Anyway … I played it a bit and the only “new” (meaning not-in-other-visual-novels) is the “Proceeding System” (Yup, I named it). You got some “action points” that you can use to well… run around (look at the pics).

I watched the NGE anime & read some manga volumes (manga is better btw). Although I’m a fan of NGE, I didn’t like the visual novel much. You could get the game if you are a hardcore NGE fan but everyone else can just skip it.

Main Menu
I was surprised that even the option menu was in english (I guess the left means BGM/Effects/Voice & Text Speed – Don’t know the order tho…)

Nuuuuuh, right on the path of destruction (Asuka) … Oh wait, Rei-chan is catching up, Yay !
Wussat ? I don’t know but there was a serious soundtrack D:

Pics:

“Suzumiya Haruhi No Yakusoku” is a visual novel based on the second novel “Suzumiya Haruhi no Tameiki” which translates to “The Sighs of Suzumiya Haruhi”, haruhi takes on the role of a film director and forces the SOS-Brigade into producing a film for the impending School Cultural Festival.

“Although the story in Suzumiya Haruhi no Yakusoku is based on the “The Sighs of Suzumiya Haruhi,” the scenarios and overall material are new and written exclusively for the game. Multiple endings are also possible depending on the actions that one takes over the course of the game.”

The game starts with an animated opening (I think it’s the same as in the anime). After you start a “New Game” you see the next animated scene. I’m not sure if the voice is the same as in the anime (didn’t watch haruhi in japanese – didn’t even finish the anime yet AND YEAH I KNOW EPIC PHAIL). You can reread the whole written stuff and you can let it replay the voices.

Found a youtube video with a few ingame CGs.

The Main Menu

Choose an Answer and …

Either it’s good or bad …

ReRead or RePlay voices here

Random Pics:

Majestica – Web based RPG

“Majestica is a all new web-based RPG for all ages to play. Lush Colourful 2D Graphics, many Features and friendly hands-on staff. Be one of 7 Races and explore the Realm. Hidden Towns, Airship, 100s of Monsters & Items. Weapons and armour, potions & more! It supports both IE and Firefox and it has been opened officially. Everyone who want to play this can visit the official site to register an account immediately to join the game.”

(- Hijacked from mmosite.com)

• Explore a huge map! see the other players too!
• Choose from 7 Fantasy Races! Human, Elf, Dweller, Halfling, Faun, Fairy and Troll!
• 7 Main Cities with Blacksmiths, Shops, Inns and more!
• Travel through town using the Airship!
• Fight over 185 monsters! From timid Pongus to ferocious Dragons!
• Design your character. Dress and customise your avatar completly!
• Hunt for Rabbit, Boar or Deer!
• Find Abandoned mines and see if you can get treasures!
• Collect loot from the monsters, earn your gold!
• Join in on live Boss events, Invasions, and Fairs!
• Visit the Market and grab a bargain! Buy and sell your loot.
• Befriend or fight your fellow players!
• Start a quest and find items! Get something special in return!
• Visit the Tailor and create unique Headgears and clothes!
• Cook with a cooking kit or Make spells with a cauldron
• Go fishing and see what you can catch! then cook it!
• Join or create a guild! Collect gold for your team and work together!
• Level from a Novice right up to a Magestic Hero! Can you make it?
• Be the best! Try to get trophies and enter the Hall of Fame!
• Adopt a pet, hatch it and help it grow! It will fight with you!
• Learn your monsters! Collect all the monsters in your monster book, read about them, see their stats and drops!
• Learn Spells and Skills at the University!
• Interact with other players, chat on the shotbox, forum or Live chat!
• Updated all the time with new features, items, equips and Monsters!
• Buy special tokens with paypal to spend at the Donation shop!

Anyway, I’m already trying it out. There are still some bugs to fix but I don’t think it’ll take long.

The game itself was well … so-so. I don’t want to make the game bad cuz I’m not a fan of browsergames but the quests are crap (at least for humans) and you’ll probably only run around killing monsters (the combat system is round based but a fight doesn’t take much time). I’ll try to play this game a bit. That said, try it out.

http://www.majesticarpg.com

**EDIT: Actually I already stopped playing, it’s not as good as I thought.