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RPGFan: White Knight Chronicles Impressions

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Sam Hansen: "Playing through White Knight Chronicles was sheer torture. Not because the game was bad (and trust me, it wasn't), but because I still don't have a Playstation 3 of my own! This game just served as a reminder of how much I want one. Claiming to be the first "true" RPG for the PS3, Level-5's latest epic is hoping to make its way to Sony's next-gen console during the first bit of 2010 with a large, exuberant bang. This was a title that I had to return to multiple times throughout my time on the floor, because I was never able to get a good idea of what exactly I was playing, but a final test run with fellow staff member Michael Salbato revealed a whole new side of the experience."
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raztad - 213 days 5 hours ago
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Good, very good read.

I'm glad this is coming this year. A high quality RPG from LEVEL-5. Day one purchase and 100 hours down the toilet :D
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elorm9 - 213 days 4 hours ago
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You should also check out Demon's Souls which is coming this fall.
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FamilyGuy - 213 days 3 hours ago
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1.2 - Well
Beginning of next year actually. The devs wanted to put more in the game and iron out some bugs before releasing the game outside of japan. And when i say put more in the game i mean that they apparently want to add like hours more to it that will be a free download for those with the japanese version.

I'm looking forward to it.
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raztad - 213 days 3 hours ago
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Yeah, DS is a must have too. I just want Atlus tone down the difficulty level :D. Time is a precious commodity.

@FamilyGuy

Kind of bad news. Well, more playtime for R&C (looks awesome, just watched gamespot interview), Sigma2, DS and UC2. Oh my God, almost forgot the load of PSP games, Persona, Dissidia:FF, and several others. LOL. Guess I can wait :D
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CaptainKratos - 213 days 3 hours ago
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1.4 - i was about to get all pissed when i read the first line of the article.lol
this might be the RPG i've been waiting for since my chrono cross days, and Demon souls is going to be another badass game!!! WOOO!!!
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Wizeguy21 - 213 days 1 hour ago
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argggg.. it pains me that i have to wait so long.. I know its time they are making the game better.. But.. F it.. im being childish!!!!

I WANT IT!!! waaaaa!!!!
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KKanjiAnkh - 213 days 1 hour ago
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4 Players 4TW
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Baka-akaB - 212 days 16 hours ago
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I hope precisely that Atlus while adding new stuff , doesnt tone down the difficulty .. or at least offers a choice .
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KillaManiac - 212 days 16 hours ago
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Very good article...I appreciate a true RPG player who doesn't need graphics to play.

I can't wait for NA to get WKC in Q1 2010. It will definitely be a first day purchase for me, but until then I got plenty of other PS3/PSP/360 games coming out to keep my busy.

Such a good time to be a gamer!

Level 5 ftw!
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hatchimatchi - 213 days 4 hours ago
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i really want this game, level-5 are extremely talented developers, so im expecting great things. There's videos on youtube of a kid playing the majority of the game, he skips all cutscenes though so theres no spoilers. The game looks like alot of fun. I can't wait to play online with people.
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DIRTYHAIRYJOYSTICK - 213 days 3 hours ago
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3 - If Sony released PS3 games in America first
Would they still be getting beat in America?
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APOFISBORICUA - 213 days 3 hours ago
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4 - ALL OF A SUDDEN
some of my most wanted games get delayed untill 2010...well at least there are a couple of amazing ones at the end of this year. Specially Uncharted 2!!!!

PEACE AND GAMING!!
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Danja - 213 days 2 hours ago
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any PS3 game that gets released next year never had a 2009 release this including WKC....
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Veneno - 212 days 22 hours ago
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4.2 - APO is right
I 'm actually worried about ps3's fall line-up. first WKC gets delayed, and now maybe Heavy Rain? that just leaves Uncharted 2, MAG, and Rachet, unless u were a Rachet fan before there's not much reason to play it. MAG is a new IP, but it's an FPS which limits appeal and it's up against MW2!!! Uncharted 2 is the only game I see that stands out from the pack. Just keeping it real folks! I know for a fact that 360's line-up will be a bore.
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Baka-akaB - 212 days 16 hours ago
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Just ? While i'm never happy with delays , i was worried i woudlnt be able to buy everything this year .
They had for too many big title at the same time , so i call it a blessing in disguise .

I think everyone got at least 1-3 must buy multiplatform games at this fall , between tekken , cod MW2 , Fifa/pes or anything else PLUS exclusives like Uncharted 2 , or mag and ratchet for those interested .

This is precisely the same kind of reason , besides the genre of the game , why Valkyria chronicle didnt sell well , at first , in the west .
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red2tango - 213 days 2 hours ago
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Damn 2010, but Sony has blessed us with amazing exclusives in 09. TREY4LIFE
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ps92117 - 213 days 2 hours ago
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Did you mean "TR3Y 4 LIF3"?
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bunfighterii - 213 days 2 hours ago
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6 - JRPG's
I can never get into JRPG's, they always have this wierd, tacky, fantasy european thing going on the all the characters look androgynous and really gay.
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Kevin McCallister - 213 days 1 hour ago
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Why don't they just release it this year and then offer the additional content as DLC whenever it's ready? I'm not so sure that folks will care about WKC in 2010 when FF13 and 14 will be on the horizon.
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FamilyGuy - 212 days 22 hours ago
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I'd want this too and said so in the topic about it's 2010 release but i guess one reason not to just throw it's fixes out as DLC is that not everyone plays online. All those offline gamers would completely miss out on the free add-ins and bug fixes.
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Blasphemy - 212 days 14 hours ago
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Kevin I was about to post the same thing. With the time it is taking this game to be finished by the time it is released it will be over looked because of the final fantasy games coming next year.
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stewgart - 212 days 20 hours ago
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Looks pretty crap to be honest. Then again, what JRPGs are not crap.
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Silly Mammo - 212 days 19 hours ago
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Is it just me or is anyone else more excited about WK than FF13?
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bigrob123 - 212 days 19 hours ago
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you too then? lol thaught it was just me im super stoked for the game the co op looks great
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Baka-akaB - 212 days 16 hours ago
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I always was , and not because it's multi like some might jump to claims .
I always prefered WKC because i prefer heroic fantasy and medieval themes , compared to the futuristic/steampunk settings of FF13 .

Plus i feel that level 5 has done a better job those past years than Square , between Rogue galaxy , DQVIII and other stuff like Jeanne D'arc , Inazuma Eleven on portable .
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bigrob123 - 212 days 12 hours ago
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i think its because i know its coming out sooner than ff13 so wont have to wate as long as squares next game . speaking of ffXIII im supe stoked for that too since the gun blades back im allmost hoping it to be as epic as ffVIII i just dont want to get to hyped and be dissapointed like ffXII
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Figboy - 212 days 3 hours ago
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11 - i'm playing through the Japanese import version now
and it's truly a great RPG.

i'm enjoying it more than Rogue Galaxy, and i LOVED Rogue Galaxy.

the character customization, the graphics, the battle engine is just SO good in this game.

even though i can't understand a lick of it! lol.

i'm using a guide, but i'm thinking of taking a break until the english version hits, because it's starting to get deep and complicated (the gameplay systems like battle, crafting, etc), and i'm starting to get a little overwhelmed.

oddly enough, i'd have to say that this is the best Eastern RPG released this generation so far. with Valkyria Chronicles coming in second.
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