Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

[Ratatapa]

FFS!

Nintendo has pulled the curtain back on the Wii U's online functions, announcing its new Nintendo Network.

This is different than the much-maligned Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection that governs previous Nintendo hardware, and is designed to cover both the 3DS and Wii U. Indeed we've seen it in action already in Mario Kart 7's online functions.

"Unlike Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which has been focused upon specific functionalities and concepts, we are aiming to establish a platform where various services available through the network for our consumers shall be connected via Nintendo Network service so that the company can make comprehensive proposals to consumers," Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata said.

"For example, competitions and communication among users, as well as the sales of digital content, will be covered within the Nintendo Network."

Nintendo Network includes a number of features Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers will be familiar with, including add-on content sales, the digital distribution of boxed games and, in the case of Wii U, the introduction of personal accounts.

The personal account system is designed to help gamers share the same Wii U. "With this, for example, the ease of using a video game system when the hardware is shared by multiple family members, which has been a challenge we needed to tackle, shall be improved, and we will also be able to construct and offer the system by combining a variety of different services and content," Iwata said.

"Whether it's our first-party titles or third parties' titles, for a number of games, we will actively attempt to achieve compatibility so that our consumers can enjoy our online services that we will deploy under the name of the Nintendo Network."

On the digital distribution of boxed games: "This concept was built into the design of the Nintendo 3DS, and we already have the necessary infrastructure," Iwata explained.

"We will prepare the same infrastructure for the Wii U. However, we have not decided the concrete timing of when we will start it. The decision must be made by taking into consideration such factors as the relationship with the wholesalers and retailers, and the best way to be embraced by consumers, as well as the environment surrounding the market and consumers, such as the required memory capacity on consumers' SD memory cards.

"However, as an option for the future, the significance of this business field will increase."

On the DLC side, Japanese 3DS game Tobidasu Pricla Kiradeco Revolution is the first for which gamers can buy add-on content for a boxed game. Final Fantasy spin-off Theatre Rhythm is the first game to sell music as DLC.

[Ratatapa]

Demo of the game in JP eshop

[Maguspk]

That looks terrible.

[Ratatapa]

Also seems that the game as been trademarked in english so can expect it to come to EU and NA

[Izzy]

Ouendan/EBA look 10 times harder than this. If all I have to do is tap/swipe the screen when crap on top moves, without aiming my stylus, this is going to be a joke.

[Corrderio]

Ouendan/EBA look 10 times harder than this. If all I have to do is tap/swipe the screen when crap on top moves, without aiming my stylus, this is going to be a joke.

Hopefully it's just easy difficulty. Though yeah if EBA2 or Ouendan 3 were confirmed, I'd jump all over that in a heartbeat instead of this.

[Correction]

Ouendan/EBA look 10 times harder than this. If all I have to do is tap/swipe the screen when crap on top moves, without aiming my stylus, this is going to be a joke.

I don't see how you could be expected to aim on the touch screen for a game where you can't take your eyes of the top screen during critical gameplay moments.

And it was on easy difficulty. The same song on hard difficulty looks substantially more challenging.

Very torn about this game. The DLC is fucking expensive (in Japan) and I don't know that it's worth plunking down cash for a 3DS otherwise, but I really really see myself enjoying this game should I get to play it.

[miokomioko]

Yeah, I'd be impressed by any S-ranks on hard mode.

I'll probably eventually get this, but it's still not going to make me buy a 3DS before the next gen comes out.

[vrumpt]

Day 1 buy for me. Final Fantasy music is super effective on me.

[Insanecyclone]

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/22/th...t-this-summer/


Theatrhythm Final Fantasy serenades the west this summer

SQUARE ENIX MERGES MUSIC AND ROLE PLAYING GENRES WITH
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY

First-Ever Music-Themed Title Commemorates FINAL FANTASY Franchise's 25th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES (Mar. 22, 2012) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced THEATRHYTHM™ FINAL FANTASY® (pronounced "theater rhythm") exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. This year marks the 25th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY, and THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is the first music rhythm game in the history of the world famous franchise.
Developed by rhythm game veteran indieszero, SQUARE ENIX brings more than 70 musical scores spanning 25 years to THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY. The title features music from key events, lush field themes and decisive battle arrangements.
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY features a hybrid of music rhythm gameplay with RPG elements. Adorably re-designed heroes from the catalogue of FINAL FANTASY titles will set out on an adventure to combat memorable villains with the rhythmic taps of the player's stylus. Players can:
Revisit their most cherished memories from each FINAL FANTASY title
Strive to achieve the highest ranks in the challenge mode
Collect and share "dark notes," a random music sheet that is riddled with hidden loot within the Chaos Shrine
Seek out crystal shards to unlock hidden characters

Product Summary
Title THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY
Platform Nintendo 3DS handheld system
Genre Music Rhythm Game
Release Date Summer 2012
Related Links
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY Official website:
www.theatrhythm.com
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY Official Facebook® Page:
www.facebook.com/theatrhythm
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings

[Raldo]

I'd forgotten about the 3DS limitation. 3DS booooooooo! I don't want to buy a new DS.

[Ratatapa]

YES DAY 1!

[Mugmug]

http://kotaku.com/5897691/is-theatrh...al-masterpiece

$90 in DLC?

Not sure how I feel about this.

[TacoTaru]

I'm hoping for some kind of packaging that will decrease the DLC costs slightly. Ugh, refer to the XIII-2 thread about me being a tool; I'm going to be out so much money with this game .

[Ratatapa]

same lol

[Natallon]

Is it weird that I'm thinking of buying a 3DS for this??

[vrumpt]

Is it weird that I'm thinking of buying a 3DS for this??

Not at all. I knew last year when this was announced it would be the one I'd buy a 3DS for if I didn't own one already.

[Corrderio]

http://kotaku.com/5897691/is-theatrh...al-masterpiece

$90 in DLC?

Not sure how I feel about this.

1.80 per song to. Ouch...

EDIT: With them already planning 50 DLC songs. I wonder how big the initial music library will be for the game.

[Ratatapa]

Remember that most DLC are .99 to 5$ average

So it's the norm, it's just that theres 50 of em

[Nevex]

1.80$ per song is ridiculous.
A more sensible move would have been releasing DLC packs with no less than 10 songs for that price, especially when you factor it's not even new content to begin with.
The entire game is a recycle-fest.