A portable version of Culdcept would be ideal

[niko718]

Although I too look forward for a US release in any system, I truly wish it was for Nintendo Wii as it is the least expensive and its graphic capabilities should be enough for the saga. I really don't understand why a portable version for this game has not been made as both the PSP and DS can handle the PS2 version of the game technically in the graphics department. I emailed [e-mail] asking for a portable version but doubt if one email will be read. Honestly, if they had an exclusive video game system, it would have made the greatest sense to go with Nintendo for this series as it is the MOST affordable (both console and portable systems) and still geared to both the young and adult audiences. I think especially Nintendo (or any company for that matter) would benefit for having this game in both US and obviously in Japan as exclusive game although it would have been great for everyone if it was available for all systems.

[Kuroi Kenshi]

Let me start with, "Welcome to the boards!" Don't take this as an attack on you or anything, I just like to babble about games.

While there is the Culdcept Cellphone game in Japan which doesn't look that amazing, I can't agree completely with the portable version idea. The game takes time to play, and doesn't benefit as much as other indepth games with the "save anywhere" feature (ie RPGs). I know I always forget what my major plans were if I fall asleep and use the save state in Culdcept, but maybe that's just my personal downfall ;D. Good luck with a response. Maybe others will join you?

Being an exclusive title on the X360 is proof of Microsoft's "devotion", if you will, to attract the Japanese market to their system in the console wars this time around. It still hasn't outsold much of anything this time around, but when other exclusives such as the ones from Mist Walker (Sakaguchi's Studio) and an Enix, now SquareEnix , branch Tri-Ace exclusive are released their sales are bound to at least move up. I can only imagine the promise of $$ and/or a deal.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Culdcept Saga being released by Bandai/Namco this time around? I know they've been working with all the systems, Microsoft included. Maybe they struck up a deal, or maybe I'm just blowing smoke.

I can't say I completely disagree with your Wii statements, but I do love the LIVE setup for Xbox, and it has always crushed PS2's online capabilities. We'll see if I eat my words when the Wii and PS3 drop their online setup. I just think Xbox has had it on lockdown for a while now and it's running smoothly.

Edit: I'm just trying to be level headed. Just had to note Microsoft is my least favorite of the 3 companies.

[TopCat]

I would certainly agree with a portable Culdcept being a great idea, but only if it had compatibility with one of the home games for book and profile import and such. To argue, I don' t know that I'd call it "ideal". Culdcept matches are generally a longer breed of game, and with the true focus being multiplayer, it's not the kind of game you could start up with some friends, play for 10 min, then shutdown and resume later on a portable. Unless you and all your friends are together and playing ad hoc.

The reason I see 360 as the best system for Saga is the already implemented, streamlined, and very popular Live!. They already have an online infrastructure deployed and this makes it very easy to develop particular features for. Moreover, it is also easier to anticipate that more people will participate in the online experience. However, outside of online, I would definitely agree that Wii would be the best system to market on. PS3 is simply too steep an ante, and with the market that Wii is particularly targeting, base sales of Saga, I'd suspect, would be highest on Wii. In the end, though, the money from M$ for exclusivity will help fund future projects from Omiya, hopefully.

And I just have to add that currently I think the 360 is my fav of the new systems. It, as of now, at least, has the most compelling current and future library of games.

[niko718]

Thanks for the welcome Kuroi Kenshi. It is interesting to note that both you and TopCat mentioned the online feature of the 360. Although I think Culdcept is great for multi-play, I have put in more then 400 hours playing it on my own (2x story mode, and against custom created opponents) I still think it is a great single player game as well (minus the poor translation).

I do agree with TopCat that to be able to import cards, saves and the like with a home console would be nice. However, I was thinking having the ability to create custom characters and perhaps if possible custom maps on a portable as well as play/test them would also be a great feature. But again, this my thought and who knows what the companies would do.

As for the system, I have no likes or dislike for any of the new systems mostly because they are not all out yet and that no real game (that is towards my liking) makes me want to spend my money to buy a new system. Culdcept Saga will certainly be a very tempting game for me to buy the 360 I must say when and if it comes out in the states. I say when and if only because I have seen too many times things change.

[Kuroi Kenshi]

Good point, Niko and Topcat. I completely neglected to respect the solo mode of this game. In it's own right it is amazing. I suppose I am just so overwhelmingly excited about the online play because we will finally get to experience Culdcept as the Japanese have, and how it was meant to be, all these years: an expansive, intelligent, and fun community with easy access to eachother. Contact with other cepters will open up so much strategy and hopfully a great trade feature. (I just miss the VMU-link trading; how cool is that?!)

You guys have convinced me. In a fantasy setting I'd love to see a Culdcept on GBA/DS with micro management for your Books, as well as extra mini-games and fun stuff involving the Culdcept world. And you could transfer your collection to your cart and trade with others and then link back up with the Wii, yadda yadda. I won't destroy your thread anymore with the my madness. It's great to see some movement on the boards.

Wow, Topcat, your comment about the 360 surprised me. I never thought I'd hear you say that. Of course, when MGS4 comes out, you'll be singing a different song.

[ckazz]

My thoughts-
Console, 360 best choice right now.
Established system, established online, ease for them to sell future product on marketplace.

Nintendo unfortunately has only proven poor online management (ala gamecube) in the console world to date. Wii, well wii see Conversely though for the handheld world...

The DS Lite would be such a no-brainer I think it's an AWESOME idea. This isn't heavy graphics, easy hook-up, reasonable price, great interface, potentially great use of stylus (MUCH better way to chose the cards/interact with them) - wow. Better than the PSP IMO.

Console - trumps portable for mulitplayer OFFLINE, I loved co-op with the wife
However we both have DS's so that would be a very nice option =D
Even tho there are 2 GBAs in the household as well, DS >> GBA option at this point IMO

But I had to add that caveat to niko - having it on the ps2 was great for fun gaming with another, offline, in front of the TV, with one system and one copy of the game in tow.

Glad I re-found you guys, I was chatting it up in the PS2 days but when I saw a glance of Culdcept Saga in a trailer for the 360 there's been one game at the top of the heap for me

[someguy]

YES. VERY YES. Culdcept is made for portables and would be perfect for long bus/subway/plane rides. Both DS and PSP have wireless multiplayer support, and each one has pros and cons, but it could work on either one, or both.

The reason it hasn't been made is probably because Culdcept is such a niche game to begin with. It's harder to get Nintendo or Sony excited about porting over a version of a game that doesn't seem that huge in Japan, and is very, very obscure in the US.

[ckazz]

Yeah - admitably if it came exclusively to the PSP I'd have to consider getting that too
But I still say it screams DS ;b But heck ideally to both right?

Thing is Culcept Saga is the only bone we've been thrown since the old PS2 title, so hey good stuff, and I think it has it's own plusses. But yeah, portable would so rock.

Heck GBA, DS, PSP could all do it - I just think the latter twos better networking screams for it.


It's crazy how obscure it is, and how much enjoyment it brings - Disgaea broke out, I'm surprised Culdcept didn't more-so as well, perhaps simply as it's a bit more of a reach.

I hope Saga on 360 ushers in new recognition for it so we're not groping with this problem in the future, and it regularly comes to the networked consoles and PORTABLES we use.

[unspoken]

There aren't many good games for the PSP yet, though it looks like that' trend is changing. I'd love a copy of Culdcept for it, if only for solo playing on trips and things. Infact it's part of a wishlist i recently came up with of what i'd like to be on psp. I'm already considering buying a 360 just for saga's (not a big xbox fan in general) i'd definetly invest in a DS if a cepter game came out for it.

[shaowebb]

Culdcept sega saturn version remade for nintendo DS...CONFIRMED!
www.culdcept.com/ds/index.html
Thanks to the man who posted this earlier.

[ckazz]

yeah that's awesome it comes to the DS (per my earlier chatter above too, woohoo )
I'm just waiting to here US/English version though otherwise I'd stick with Saga :b

But I want to end up with both, so here's hoping! ;D