Play This First! Yakuza: Like a Dragon Full Review
? Embark on the Journey Before 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth'! -- Today we're diving into "Yakuza: Like a Dragon" - the game that reshaped an iconic series with its bold turn-based RPG mechanics. With "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" just around the corner, let's explore why this game is a must-play!
In today's video we're looking at some more of my impulse buys that rolled in, including the Valimar Moderoid gunpla, Trails into Reverie Collector's Edition, the Premium Collector's Edition of Sword and Fairy, and a positively packed package of PSP RPGs from John at @TheDetectingZone! Give his channel a sub! https://www.youtube.com/@TheDetectingZone - This PSP Lot unboxing has absolutely blown my mind, thank you again dude!
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00:00 Preview of today's insanity
00:13 Precariously Placed Packages
00:35 Trails of Cold Steel Valimar Moderoid
01:25 Trails into Reverie Collector's Edition
03:59 Sword and Fairy Premium Collector's Edition
08:52 Epic Package of PSP games from John!
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The Lufia series is pretty famous, and in this Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Review, SuperDerek asks if it's really worth $30? Super Derek recounts the tale of purchasing the game, and the trials of beating it.
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When I was young shortly after being awe-struck by Earthbound, I remembered going to a local game shop and demanding another game like it. The clerk, he furrowed his brow. They didn't have many RPGs in stock, he said, but he found one game on a shelf.
He carefully pulled down the cartridge from its roost and blew off a cloud of dust. "Here you go kid" he said, "I uh, hear this one's pretty good!"
Without hesitation I forked over weeks of my carefully saved allowances and returned home with my prize. On the car ride home, I gazed giddily at the cover, imagining all of the adventures that it might take me on, and the stories it would tell. Fast-forward 15 years, and I still haven't beaten this game... Until now.
Welcome back to The Game Collection, I am SuperDerek and this is Lufia and the Fortress of Doom! Lufia and the Fortress of Doom was the first game released in the Lufia series. it was released exclusively in Japan and the United States in 1993. Strangely, the events of the game take place 100 years after the events of the game's much more renowned and well loved sequel, Lufia 2: Rise of the Sinistrals. Lufia and the Fortress of Doom was developed by Neverland and published by Taito, now part of Square Enix. Neverland is well-known for developing the Lufia and Rune Factory series. The story follows the descendant of a legendary hero and his childhood friend Lufia, as they travel the world with an elf and a soldier in order to prevent the resurrection of the Sinistrals: 4 god-like warrirors that nearly destroyed the world 100 years ago.
This quest takes you from town to town, tower to tower, and cave to cave fighting hordes of monsters at every single turn.
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JRPG news for the week of 8/06/2018, headlines include: Octopath Traveler sells One Million units worldwide! Chrono Trigger receieves it's final major update on Steam! Atlus announces Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth. Arc the Lad R is coming to iOS and Android, and NIS President promises Disgaea 6! Digimon Survive is coming to the West in 2019. Cross Code and Arc of Alchemist get release dates.
Upcoming RPGs for this week are
Minit coming to Nintendo Switch August 9th
Okami HD Remaster is coming to Switch August 9th as well
Xbox One is getting City of the Shroud this week
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass will be released this week as well
Huge Thanks to Dimi Kaye for allowing me to use their awesome tunes! Check them out at:
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FwnYi9Xjwnu3lbKJ85JRF
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In this episode of HitPoint, SuperDerek and Bakusanjrpg will dive into the latest gaming news and announcements. We discuss the cancellation of Corecell Technology's holypunk action RPG, "Quantamancy: The Purgatory," . We also explore the delay of "Hollow Knight: Silksong" and Mega Cat Studios' "WrestleQuest" RPG, as well as the upcoming updates to "HoloCure" and releases like "Pocket Mirror: GoldeneTraum," "One Piece Odyssey: Reunion of Memories" DLC, "Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook," and "Last Labyrinth: Lucidity Lost." Additionally, we share exciting new game announcements such as "Decarnation," "BOKURA," "Tales of Seikyu," "Hayaku! Island of Darkness," "Chloe’s Requiem -encore-," "Boyhood’s End," "Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire," "Umbraclaw," and "Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse." Lastly, we touch on the industry news of PlayStation Showcase, the Atelier Ryza anime, and the Sonic Symphony World Tour, along with some merchandise drops. Join us as we explore the vibrant world of gaming and bring you the latest updates and insights.
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DELAYS
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►Quantamancy: The Purgatory (Canceled)
►Hollow Knight: Silksong (Delayed)
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFAknD_9U7c
Tweet: https://twitter.com/griffinmatta/status/1656106351184199680
►WrestleQuest (Delayed)
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UPDATE TO PAST RELEASES
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►HoloCure Moving to Steam
Tweet: https://twitter.com/HoloCureGame/status/1656778815102914560
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UPCOMING RELEASES
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►Pocket Mirror: GoldeneTraum
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_f5fGNtg6k
►One Piece Odyssey: Reunion of Memories DLC
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LpM5Yc9-Io
►Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook
Demo Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdOwZ7iyLV4
►Last Labyrinth: Lucidity Lost
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYn9AX3qf4E
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NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
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►Decarnation
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKjwWZekIV0
►BOKURA
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25mkGli1e0A
►Tales of Seikyu
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch28Q7Mzqi4
►Hayaku! Island of Darkness
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GVt76-BQvE
►Chloe’s Requiem -encore-
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCewct9VGw
►Boyhood’s End
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycR7CWxkbE0
►Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqF4vaa9SOY
►Umbraclaw
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZClJSwicMo
►Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE6bcrTWOVo
►Dream Channel Zero
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy6kg8BZoNU
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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►PlayStation Showcase broadcasts live
►Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout anime begins airing July 1
►Sonic Symphony World Tour 2024
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MERCH DROPS
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►Tears of the Kingdom Guide Now Available for Preorder
Link: https://amzn.to/425CqoM (Affiliate)
►Dbrand sells ‘plagiarised’ Zelda Switch decals with hidden message
Link: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/outspoken-peripheral-maker-dbrand-makes-zelda-switch-decals-that-say-go-fk-you
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SuperDerek explores the progress made by Atlus since Persona 1 in this Persona 2 Innocent Sin review!
Like the Final Fantasy series, the US didn't end up getting all of the Persona titles when they were first released. After Persona 1 was released, development began on Persona 2: Innocent Sin. Unfortunately we never ended up getting Innocent Sin. Sure we got Persona 2, but that was actually Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, a sequel of sorts to Innocent Sin. Well maybe that's not exactly the right way to put it. Most call the games a duology, and long story short, we only got part two until Atlus released Innocent Sin on the PSP.
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Bug Fables launched on Switch in May of last year and now I'm FINALLY giving it a shot! This game is the best Paper Mario style game in decades!
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#BugFables
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Discover the most engaging Super Nintendo Action RPGs in this comprehensive breakdown of the SNES Action JRPGs I'm Hyped to Play! From the whimsical world of "The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang" to the gripping narrative of "Illusion of Gaia," we explore the game mechanics, narratives, and unique quirks that make these titles stand out. Whether you're new to the SNES library or looking to revisit nostalgic classics, this guide sheds light on lesser-known gems and timeless masterpieces. Plus, stay tuned for a surprise recommendation at the end. Ensure to subscribe for more in-depth game reviews and insights! #SuperNintendo #ActionRPGs #top10
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Honorable Mention: Trials of Mana
01:12 #10: Secret of Evermore
02:54 #9: Super Ninja Bros
04:21 #8: E.V.O.the Search for Eden
05:40 #7: Dragon View
06:46 #6: Soul Blazer
08:15 #5 Secret of Mana
09:58 #4 Brain Lord
12:00 #3: The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang
13:05 #2: Ys III Wanderers from Ys
14:34 #1: Illusion of Gaia
16:55 #0: Nothing to see here...
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JRPG Weekly Update Show Notes:
• Welcome back to the JRPG Weekly Update. Let’s start off today with a Haiku:
Summer leaves turn gold
Yet my wallet runs empty
Broketober is here.
Headlines:
• Alpha Dream, developers of the Mario and Luigi games have filed for bankruptcy as of October 1st
o Founded in 2001, these guys worked mostly on Mario and Luigi titles and a few other Japan-only RPGs including Tomato Adventure
New Games Announced:
• XSEED have announced that Corpse Party Blood Drive is launching for Switch
o The game was originally released on PlayStation Vita
o This release appears to be digital-only,
o However it will only cost $20 on the Nintendo eShop, or just $18 if you purchase it during its first week of release
The game is launching this week on the 10th
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5iEeop7SmY
Localization and Release Date Updates:
• Super Robot Wars X will be launching on January 10th 2020 for Nintendo Switch in the Southeast Asia region
o You will want to keep your eyes out for this because this version of the game will support English subtitles.
o PlayAsia has started taking pre-orders for this version of the game, linked below.
• Play-Asia has updated their ship-date for Dragon Quest 1+2+3
o This is the Asia Region physical release which features English language options
Shipping on October 24th
• Yo-Kai Watch 4++ is launching in Japan on December 5th
o This is an enhanced release that adds multiplayer, new areas, new Yo-kai and other enhancements.
What I find pretty cool about this is that Japanese owners of Yo-Kai Watch 4 can download the expansion as DLC to the original release.
o Yo-Kai Watch 4 has been confirmed to get a Western release, on Switch and PS4 but no other details of that release have been confirmed.
• A new Tales of triple-pack has been spotted on Amazon
o The new 3-pack appear to be a collection of Vesperia, berseria and Zestiria, to sell around 50 Euros
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07YBN99RC/
o Seems like a pretty good deal! Hope we get something like that in the US!
Other News:
• In the Rumor mill, Game Informer may have spilled some beans about Persona 5’s release date, stating it will release in March. However this may have been a typo or something so I guess we’ll just have to wait for another release date tease from Atlus.
SuperDerek News:
• Finally released my review of Star Ocean the Second Story, and if you haven’t already seen it, be sure to check it out next. This game is a treasure and you should not miss out on it.
JRPG Weekly Forecast:
• Indivisible
o Action RPG by Lab Zero Games
o Launches October 8th on PS4, PC and Xbox One
• The Alliance Alive HD Remaster
o Remake of the 3DS Exclusive, written by the writer of Suikoden 1+2
o Turn based RPG Launches on PS4 and Nintendo Switch on October 8th
• Monochrome Order
o Turn-based RPG by Kemko
o Launches on PS4, PC, Switch and Xbox One on October 8th
• Mistover
o Turn-based JRPG by KRAFTON Inc.
o Launching October 10th for PS4 and Nintendo Switch
• A Knight’s Quest
o Action adventure title by Sky9
o Launching October 10th for PS4, Switch, Xbox One and PC
• Atlas
o MMO RPG by Studio Wildcard
o Launching October 8th for Xbox One, also on PC
• Call of Cthulhu
o Lovecraftian mystery RPG
o Launching on Switch October 8th, also on PC, PS4, Xbox One
• Doraemon: Story of Seasons
o Story of Seasons the continuation of the older Harvest Moon games by the original creators, this one features Doraemon
o Launching on Switch and PC, October 11th
• Corpse Party: Blood Drive
o Horror adventure game originally for PSVita
o Launching on Switch on October 10th
Question of the Week:
• With so many games that are always coming out we’re bound to miss a few. I missed out on Star Ocean the Second Story when it came out, and it completely blew away my expectations. What game did you sleep on, that eventually rocked your socks off?
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JRPG Weekly Update Show Notes:
New Games, Port and Localization Announcements
• Yoshihiro Kondo of Falcom dropped a few bombshells during an interview with Gematsu, link to the full interview in the description
o Of note, Kondo has
expressed interest in bringing Trails from Zero and Trails of Azure to the west on PlayStation 4
And expressed interest in a 3D remake of the Trails in the Sky games on modern consoles
confirmed Ys IX is in the process of coming to the west
https://www.gematsu.com/2020/04/falcom-interview-with-president-toshihiro-kondo-trails-series-ys-ix-monstrum-nox-coming-west-and-more
Release Date Updates:
• Amazon’s MMORPG “New World” delayed to August 25th
o Citing the pandemic as the driving force
o Closed beta will be starting in July
o So far the game has been announced for PC Only
Other News
• Recently an indie RPG in the works called Sea of Stars has been making some waves with a recent trailer announcing their kickstarter
o Side note, I make a point of not talking about kickstarters in general to avoid putting myself in a position where I feel like I have to talk about all of the kickstarters, and to avoid sounding like I’m endorsing any of them.
• Well It looks like Yasunori Mitsuda was so impressed by what he saw, he decided to join the team of Sea of Stars as a guest composer
o "I want to write music for this game" was the feeling I had while seeing it convey the nostalgic golden age of the 90s. Although there are still many games being released with this classic style, I don't think players are satisfied with just nostalgia. As seen in their previous game, by adding new systems and ideas to classic formulas, Sabotage Studio breathes fresh, new air into their work.
Impressed by the respect they show for past games while at the same time giving players new ways to have fun, I found myself wanting to make a game with everyone at Sabotage Studio. Please look forward to an exciting adventure.”
SuperDerek News:
• Friday Night I was a guest on Wood’s live-stream charity fund-raiser for Hope from Home stream, and together with other guests we managed to raise $10,000 to help those most affected by the Pandemic.
JRPG Weekly Forecast:
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York is coming to Xbox One on April 15th, the game is already available on PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch
• Boot Hill Bounties, an Indie Japanese-style Spaghetti-Western themed RPG is coming to Nintendo Switch on April 14th, and is currently available on PC.
Question of the Week:
• The other day I got a question from a Patreon supporter, Digita that I didn’t know how best to answer. So I thought I might ask you guys and get your thoughts. What would you say was the saddest RPG you ever played?
o Off the top of my head, and as I’ve thought about it over time, the only RPG that I remember playing that consistently gets me choked up is Terranigma, and maybe parts of Persona 4 Golden. And I’m just gonna not spoil anything from either game, but which games affected you the most?
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