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Characters will be able to equip different weapons; they will be shown graphically in the characters hands:
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Certain Guild quests will reward you with pieces of Art to collect:
Phantom_Leo
Daaaaaaam That Art.
Yeah, but are the games going to be all that similar...?
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New details from the final, playable version:
"Dragons Crown will tote both English and Japanese voice acting, that each of the six playable character classes will have five outfit options, and that the names of each character, while randomly-generated at first, can be changed by the player as well."
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The artbook seems to be the kind of thing that will be handed out at the time of pick-up and not packaged WITH the actual game, as I would have preferred. Game Store employees will grab 9 out of the 10 copies for themselves, hand out one to the first guy to have pre-ordered and then say they ran out of stock. It's going to be limited, so you know 7 out of the 9 remaining will end up on e-bay and the other 2 the employees will keep for themselves.
The artbook seems to be the kind of thing that will be handed out at the time of pick-up and not packaged WITH the actual game, as I would have preferred. Game Store employees will grab 9 out of the 10 copies for themselves, hand out one to the first guy to have pre-ordered and then say they ran out of stock. It's going to be limited, so you know 7 out of the 9 remaining will end up on e-bay and the other 2 the employees will keep for themselves.
Phantom_Leo
That's always the way of it. When I want a bonus not included in the box, I order online.
George Kamitani has been dreaming of making Dragon's Crown for a looong time...
Want proof? Here's concept art from the DREAMCAST version of the game! :shock:
The Wonder Festival in Japan, which showcases new Anime and Video Game figures, has brought to light two of what is sure to be a series of toys based on Dragon's Crown!
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Reviews are polarizing to be sure, but the Average is 83% at the time of this Posting! You go from GUSHING about the Graphics to female reviewers saying it's Gross! From reviewers saying it's "imminently replayable" to the same female reviewer saying it's a "forced grind through the same stages." I guess I should have known this was going to happen, but I am sure I am going to --LOVE IT-- nonetheless!
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Here are some examples:
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Gaming Nexus -- Jul 31, 2013 (95) "Dragons Crown is a masterpiece. The gameplay is simple enough for casual play but offers deep components to compliment it for those who want more from their games on both single and multiplayer levels."
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Destructoid -- Jul 31, 2013 (95) "Dragon's Crown is quite literally a crowning achievement in the beat 'em up genre. Utilizing some of the best design concepts of the past 20 years, Vanillaware succeeds in creating a captivating world that you just can't help but experience over and over."
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Meristation -- Jul 31, 2013 (92) "A good example to show there are not too-old formulas, just wrong approaches to reignite them. Taking the base of D&D Arcade and introducing plenty of RPG and Hack'n Slash elements, Vanillaware has made its finest game."
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ZTGD -- Jul 31, 2013 (90) "Fans of the arcade beat em ups of past would regret passing this one by. It is a simple, yet deceptively in-depth brawler that keeps you coming back for more; and thankfully it just keeps on giving."
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Playstation Universe -- Jul 31, 2013 (90) "Atlus and Vanillaware make a strong case for the greatest tag team in modern gaming. Dragon's Crown is a brilliant reimagining of a classic genre that wields the depth of an RPG while keeping core elements intact."
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PlayStation LifeStyle -- Jul 31, 2013 (90) "Dragons Crown is, hands down, one of the most beautiful and fun pieces of art that I have ever interacted with. The visuals alone would be enough to justify a high score, but the gameplay cements it in place, minus some confusion when the screen gets really busy and some minor annoyances with the menu system and story progression in couch co-op."
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Joystiq -- Jul 31, 2013 (90) "While it scales back the complexity that defined Princess Crown and Odin Sphere, its focus on deep, varied fighting mechanics make it one of the best beat-em-ups released for any platform in recent years."
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GamesBeat -- Jul 31, 2013 (90) "Smashing baddies, exploring dungeons, and scrounging for as much money and items as you can find is a satisfying departure from many strategy-heavy games coming out these days. Dragons Crown is a nostalgic return to classic side-scrolling brawlers found in arcades in the early 90s, complete with flashing go arrows and food that falls out of villains and chests."
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RPG Fan -- Jul 31, 2013 (85) "Dragon's Crown is an amazing co-op experienced slightly hampered by a rather nasty UI and baffling obfuscation of its best feature."
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IGN -- Jul 31, 2013 (85) "The experience is virtually identical on PS3 and Vita, but if you absolutely, positively only want to buy one, Id go for the PlayStation 3 version, as its chaotic action is more readable and better appreciated on the big screen."
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Hardcore Gamer Magazine -- Jul 31, 2013 (80) "As a side-scrolling brawler, Dragons Crown is deep and loaded with replay. As an example of 2D art in gaming, its unequalled."
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DarkStation -- Jul 31, 2013 (80) "Dragons Crown doesnt offer any much needed enrichment of its various genres, but it makes up for this by committing to its visual identity and the frenetic, empowering possibilities of its game design."
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RPGamer -- Jul 31, 2013 (80) "Dragon's Crown is completely worth your attention, and if you have friends to play it with, it'll be worth the crazy ride."
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Digital Spy -- Jul 31, 2013 (80)"Its finely-tuned balance between character classes, collectable loot and level progression are unmatched in the genre, earning the crown in its name."
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Game Informer -- Jul 31, 2013 (80)"Dragons Crown neednt be a niche title; its accessible combat and rewarding upgrades are great fun for any action fan. In particular, if you have fond memories of days spent gathered in dim arcades with friends, wasting enemies and quarters in equal measure, then this is a surefire hit. Dragons Crown is proof that the cooperative brawler isnt dead."
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Polygon -- Jul 31, 2013 (65)"I found its over-exaggerated art style alienating and gross in its depiction of women even as it shines in building a world of fantastic monsters and environments, and the forced grind through the same stages dulled my excitement. Dragon's Crown is a wild place to visit, but it doesn't quite hold up in the light of day."
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The Escapist -- Jul 31, 2013 (60) "Dragon's Crown is gorgeous, and though at times its flavor may be of questionable taste, ultimately it does still manage to strike a lot of the right nostalgia chords."
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This topic started with Jason Schreier of Kotaku's outrage and offense at the female character designs, but when all is said and done, how did his site review the game?
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"When I look at Dragon's Crown now, I see a worthy successor to the games that first brought arcade action into the realm of role-playing. I see countless hours filled with chaotic dungeon-crawling, overcoming repetition through an endless parade of like-minded adventurers. I see a beautiful game that's definitely worth exploring further. And yes, I see the exaggerated characters, but I don't mind them so much. If you do, best move along."
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