@DMCMaster Been a while since I played it so I must have conveniently forgotten those issues!
Having to hold a button to run is definitely one of the greatest gaming sins out there though, let's hope that's gone by December.
I do remember feeling the combat system was a bit slower/weightier (Kiryu felt like he was a wrecking ball), but I don't think that's necessarily bad. Kiryu's running around like a feather in the other titles did sometimes feel a bit off so I'm open to them changing that.
On media blackout for this now but hot darn, this and Gravity Daze 2 are going to make December great (again)!
The demo that came with Kiwami was really solid too, the animation has improved so much and if they sort the frame rate out it'll be perfect.
Pre-ordered it yesterday! The Japanese release comes with the anime blu-ray bundled in which is a very nice touch.
I really want something to be hopeful for, but I'm not expecting too much.
Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive was the first game I ever played and I've had a soft spot for him ever since, but man it's been hard.
I just hope they learnt something from Generations and can try to carry that with them going forward.
Got my question in nice and early yesterday, cheers for posting it so much further in advance, Kyle!
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final (Apocalypse in the West).
You guys are in for a real treat when that finally comes out. Seeing a lot of love for Mirage Sessions, but it never really grabbed me the way that IV: Final did.
The way it starts off very faithful to IV's story but then takes it in a totally different direction was fantastic.
The battle system and support characters are also massively improved and I just couldn't stop playing it.
Think it took me around 75 hours or so in the end and honestly it probably could've been shorter, but I still am yet to be as impressed by anything else this year.
@DarkenRaul1 I feel you man, I had a 50-minute commute from my dorm when I was on study abroad too.
@Bosman Thanks for responding! That'd be great if you could manage it, but I understand that your life doesn't purely consist of Allies stuff so don't feel like you have to.
Grateful enough for the fact the podcast even exists! :joy:
@ThatJapaneseDude Gah, shame you've left. Where abouts were you living?
@DarkenRaul1 Ahh that explains our discussions in the Phoenix Wright thread then haha! Where did you study abroad at?