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A Look At Soul Sacrifice Japanese DLC Monsters

Here's a quick look at the DLC we can expect to see in the near future for Soul Sacrifice. So far Japan has had two DLC drops featuring 4 monsters and a new arena and game mode.

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HarryMasonHerpderp4022d ago

Wow free DLC now that's something I can support without hesitation. Actually rewarding people that buy the game instead of taking things from them and selling it separately.

Kalowest4022d ago (Edited 4022d ago )

I pre-ordered mean already to get all the bonus stuff, mainly for the free JP original voice over DLC.

HarryMasonHerpderp4022d ago

The japanese voice over DLC is really lame.
The fact that you have to preorder it or you have to buy it after release is just dumb.

PeaSFor4022d ago

@HarryMasonHerpderp

awwwwwwwww, dont be mad, thats not like you had the choice to preorder.....

live with your choices and assume them.

im preordering it because the demo sold me the game AND because i can get the JP voices if i do, nobody is forcing me to get the jp voices pack..... BUT I WANT TO.

its that simple brah.

HarryMasonHerpderp4022d ago (Edited 4022d ago )

Yeah because having to preorder something or then pay to get an option for a different language is an awesome idea. Yeah that's the future of gaming right there awesome idea brah. Something we should all get behind. You know they could of just put it in the game since the option was already there but that would make too much sense. You heard Square Enix did it for the new Tomb Raider reboot? yeah people have to pay for the Japanese language in that game because Square Enix patched it out of the game. Who cares though right? we don't have to pre order the game so it's okay brah.

PeaSFor4021d ago

like i said its up to you to decide what you want to do with your life, preorder if you want it, if not then assume your choices.

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guitarded774022d ago

Okay... please be gentle. I have been anticipating this game since it was announced. Waited impatiently through the delayed store update just to download the demo. Since playing it... I'm not anticipating it anymore. I'm sure I'm "missing something" that is clear to everyone else, but I just didn't enjoy the demo. I'm not saying it isn't going to be a good game, but I just really didn't see what all the fuss is about.

dedicatedtogamers4022d ago

What didn't you like about it? It's a "hunting game" which isn't a genre for everyone. Of course, not everyone is going to like the game, but wsa there something in particular you hated?

jujubee884022d ago

The depth on the weapons system and leveling up is really fantastic (even on the demo where things can only be unlocked in the full version).

It's really great IMHO. ^^

guitarded774022d ago (Edited 4022d ago )

The dialog (especially the opening dialog) was laughable IMO. The combat is okay, but switching spells/weapons is so slow that it makes combat feel like a chore. The game feels like it has no direction... just "BAM" here you are... no fine story line. It's just not fun to play IMO, and the story feels very dis-conjoined.

Like I have said, this is my opinion, I was just sharing it to see if I'm alone, or if someone can tell me what makes the game so great. I like MH and Ragnarok (both have issues too), and I don't hate SS, I just haven't seen what all the hype is about. But yeah, just wanted to have a discussion with some mature gamers about it, so maybe some could shed some light on it for me.

PS: I didn't disagree with either of you... I enjoy the conversation.

KrisButtar4022d ago (Edited 4022d ago )

the only thing I disliked about the demo was that there was no equipment(gloves,hats,shirts) to add a little more depth but the signals you add to your arm do the kinda thing equipment would have done. I do hope we get more appearence choices though with the full game.

but the book reminds me of the book from evil dead and army of darkness which is awesome

Edit, i didnt dissagree either, just talking aboout this awesome game, that i have to wait for

dedicatedtogamers4022d ago

@ guitarded77

Huh. It surprises me that you say switching spells feels slow, because I thought it was just like using a heavy weapon in Monster Hunter (like the Greatsword or Gunlance). I do think it takes some getting used to, and the first few battles suck, but I definitely think the game has some legs. The dialog was dumb, I agree, but I thought the "Lore" section was fascinating. This is, after all, a hunting game. Most don't have a story worth mentioning.

@ KrisButtar
The full game does have a lot more clothing options. I was looking up videos of later bosses (in the Japanese version, which is already out) and the player had unlocked 10 more costumes for male/female each.

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OnionsOnTheOutside4022d ago (Edited 4022d ago )

What I don't understand is so many people are over reacting about the voice acting, I have heard far worse and it even isn't bad at all.

I feel just because one journalist says that everyone follows suit. Nothing more because other than the books voice being compared to the Japanese, that is about all I could say voice wise that could change. As I just think the Japanese voice for the book fit it better but it still doesn't bother me that much.

You also know that you get the Japanese voices with pre-order? Who knows they might even be downloadable later on afterwards.

Another thing I really do not get about your statement is you like Ragnarok Odyssey but you don't like this game? I think you using your skills slowly depends more on your willingness to learn them and their placements just like any aspect of an MMO. You will be slow at first because you need to memorize or come up with skill sets that work for you.

So if you think it's slow compared to RO, I highly disagree, you just don't seem like your are taking the time to get used to it.

Also about the story, this game has a complete story and lore built around it. Did you even bother reading the lore? Because it translates into how you perceive the story, surprising it makes you want to keep reading the book further.

I actually love how simply the story is presented, almost like a living comic book. I think it is brilliant.

I personally don't understand how you could stand RO though and not put up with SS, maybe you just enjoy easier to pick up games? I love RO also but SS has so much more to offer, RO barely has a story with any depth. I mean RO is exactly how you described SS.. Which is funny to me.

RO really doesn't have a direction other than killing those giants. RO literally is just BAM, your on next mission without really anything ever in between and when there is any dialog it really isn't worth remembering.

I can understand you thinking it is slow because I wasn't used to SS at first either but once I took the time to get a feel for it and just practiced on some maps coming up with skill sets that worked best for me.. I have no problem with the game speed wise, it can be just as fast as RO if not faster in my opinion.

I mean the game isn't going to be for everyone. I just find your reasoning for not liking the game weird because you are able to play and enjoy games that really aren't doing much more other than MH. RO is super fun but I can't even put it in the same league as SS or MH. RO is very different.

To each their own, I just think some people aren't really giving the game a full chance since it is something a little different and has a different way to play than normally known.

beakeroo14022d ago

I have to agree on the RO comparison. I love RO, so much that I have bought it twice so far (Asian version and then the EU version) but even the SS demo feels like a more complete game. RO was lacking in two vital areas - story and originality. I felt at times like I was playing one of the older MH titles (which was great) but SS is so very fresh. I've never played more than half hour of a demo before. I have sunk 15+ hours into SS so far, I can't get enough.

WeAreLegion4022d ago

You think Soul Sacrifice is slow? Try Monster Hunter. It's ten times slower... Seriously. It's the reason I hate it. Absolutely terrible gameplay mechanics. Ugh. Soul Sacrifice is a god-send!

dragonyght4021d ago (Edited 4021d ago )

"The dialog (especially the opening dialog) was laughable IMO"

-the intro was a bit lol maybe there's lost in the Japanese translation. but the rest was pretty good.
it unfold like reading a book didn't find laughable about it, i though it was pretty great maybe its a matter preference.

"The combat is okay, but switching spells/weapons is so slow that it makes combat feel like a chore."

-lol, no it only take 1 sec to switch between spell, any more than that you just need more practice. its pretty simple really its all depend on memorization of which spell is in which slot and how fast you can react to a boss action. after questing a couple time you will able to use specific spell in any situation on reflex with no problem. and it also help that preset gear save for specific boss or quest.

"The game feels like it has no direction... just "BAM" here you are... no fine story line. It's just not fun to play IMO, and the story feels very dis-conjoined"

-there's a story for those who want a story. it sound you skim trough it and not paying attention. and also don't forget its only a demo. it doesnt have a middle or a ending it a bit unfair to judge a story on the prologue along.

it seem to me that your mind already set about the game i doubt anybody could convince you, i for one liked what i seen so far the story and the lore of soul sacrifice.

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Rezka4022d ago

Today I went to the store and bought me an amazon card to prepare myself to purchase this amazing game

beakeroo14022d ago

Why has somebody disagreed with nearly every comment here? Pathetic turd.

Rezka4022d ago

lol yeah I dont understand either

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PS Vita Exclusives Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice to Have Servers Shuttered

Sammy: "Two high-profile PS Vita exclusives, Freedom Wars and Soul Sacrifice, will have their servers deactivated on 24th December, 2021. Both titles, published by Sony in response to its loss of Monster Hunter exclusivity, were built around co-operative play, and maintained relatively dedicated communities to this day."

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Rangerman1208879d ago (Edited 879d ago )

Oreshika is also getting it servers shut down too. Big shame for these games. Honestly some of Vita's gems.

Snookies12879d ago

I'm surprised these were even still up! Loved the Vita though, had some great times with that handheld.

XxSPIDEYxX879d ago

These games deserve sequels or remakes. It was Soul Sacrifice that even got me into Monster Hunter.

Rangerman1208879d ago (Edited 879d ago )

Honestly surprised they never got ported to the ps4 or even PC. Since Sony won't give the vita another shot, wht not make a Vita collection? Could have Soul Sacrifice, Freedom Wars, KZ Mercs, Uncharted Golden Abyss, Murasaki Baby, etc. As a way to conmemorate the Vita.

CDbiggen878d ago

Freedom wars servers are still up? Holy shit.

jimbo6597878d ago

This why you never should have achievements/trophies locked to online only features.

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It's a lonely but fun place - Top 10 PlayStation Games Stranded on Vita Island

"When PlayStation Vita released in 2012, expectations were high as Sony's previous handheld (PSP) was quite successful even if it could never quite match with Nintendo's handheld juggernauts." - Tyler Hall from Video Chums

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ZaWarudo2018d ago

Soul Sacrifice seriously needs another entry.

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Fist4achin2018d ago

I would have added Killzone Mercenaries to the list. Overall, good list.

Lexreborn22018d ago

It’s not stranded until 2019, if people really wanted to get some great experiences out the way then they’d buy it. But there are so many stubborn people that made their mind up that won’t happen.

You can go on eBay, OfferUp it any social market place and get one from 70-120 WITH memory card and the games are dirt cheap. But I bet people feel like buying their 5th 3DS for 200 plus because of its color is better then checking out great games.

I guess it’s not always about the games

execution172018d ago

I could just never find one after I got a stable income, could find games all over the place though

rainslacker2018d ago (Edited 2018d ago )

Quite a few of the games aren't dirt cheap. Guess it depends on what you like though. The Japanese anime games tend to hold their value quite well.

One can get digital games pretty cheap a lot of the time, and if they were smart, they'd have added all those vita games on PS+ over the years, and have quite an impressive backlog when they get their system.

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How Sony & Third Parties Attempted to Capitalize on Monster Hunter's Absence on PSV

VGChartz: “While the PSP definitely got off to a flying start in terms of sales thanks to the promise of console quality gaming on the go, things took a downturn in the following years due to a variety of factors including increasing competition from the DS & phones, and a lack of quality exclusives. In Japan, one franchise injected new life into the little handheld turning it from a decent seller into the must-have machine in the country - this was, of course, Monster Hunter.

Capcom's co-operative action-adventure series was born on the PS2 but found a much better audience on the PSP, where local ad-hoc play became somewhat of a phenomenon in the country. Each successive release sold better than the previous entry, culminating in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd clearing nearly 5 million copies. The stage was all set for the franchise to make the jump to Sony's new handheld in 2011, but in a surprise piece of news it was announced the series would instead be transitioning to Nintendo's new 3DS handheld.

With the audience still very much interested in buying a true next-gen successor on the Vita despite the hardware shift, other companies stepped in to attempt to plug the gap in the market, leading to a large variety of imitator franchises on the Vita. It's these series I'm intending to examine in this article - what they are (including many that actually pre-dated Monster Hunter or appeared alongside it on PSP), how many entries Vita saw, how well they sold, and how well they succeeded at providing a co-operative hunting experience.”

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Movefasta19932158d ago

Lol i remember soul sacrifice, i remember when people hyped it up to be the next monster esque game, it was fun for a while but it didn't do it for me.

Jaypi032157d ago

Honestly, story wise, I enjoyed it more than Monster Hunter, but it's comparing apples to oranges really.

Movefasta19932157d ago (Edited 2157d ago )

I don't play monster hunter for story, honestly the monster games have terrible stories but I still love them. I couldn't stand the bland environments in soul sacrifice and having to regenerate the abilities.

TheGamez1002158d ago

Freedom wars, God eater, Toukiden, and soul sacrifice I loved. Well the single player stories that is which is the one thing the mh games lacked to me. Very underrated games.

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InKnight7s2157d ago

wow wow stop there lack of quality exclusives? Crisis Core FFVII, Dissidia, Dissidia 012, The 3rd Birthday, KH BBS, Type 0, other SE games, 2 GOW games, DW games, MGS Peace Walker, Dragon Ball Tag Tenkaichi (best DB on the go ever), tons of best anime games including Yu Gi Oh GX, Gundam, HxH, Naruto and so more, Megan Man X, Gran Turismo, 2 GTA games, without mentioning other PS exclusives and MH. PSP main issue was the HACK, without hacking I assume psp games would had sold much better. best portable device ever. with ton of PS1 classics.

Chaos_Order2157d ago

I actually thought Freedom Wars was excellent. Loved the setting, loved the combat, in some aspects I think it beats even Monster Hunter World. (Although MH's scale, scope and depth makes it better overall) I'd love to see a sequel or spiritual successor.