Anticipated Drakengard 3 Collector's Edition

[Twisted]

I have a feeling there's more than 5000?...others tell "little white lies" about productions numbers..so why not US Square Enix?..especially when they hear and see about the demand on-line...and the buzz surrounding it..why leave potential profit on the table?

[Chargersfan57]

So I decided back when this CE became available that I wasn't going to go for it. I LOVE limited and rare stuff just as much as the next person, but the game just didn't grab me.

Well,....... seeing as it's available again,.......I broke done and secured a copy.....ugh I hate myself.

Why? Because I told myself to hold off on it and save the money. That's why I hate myself...

I got caught up in the hype and seeing it with a big "SOLD OUT" sign on the website, plus seeing it's increase in value caused me to pull the trigger. Well, that and not knowing if I'll get this opportunity again to secure it for my collection. Figured I can claim one, and then I can always cancel it if need be. At least this gives me the choice huh...

But I don't know how exited I am for the game itself. I've never heard of the Drakengard series until the announcement of this game, and looking at the gameplay vids leaves me unimpressed.

While the cutscenes look utterly brilliant the gameplay and graphics during gameplay don't. I admit I haven't seen much of the game but the first area is bland and grey looking. Plus I see a lot of screen tearing.

I was surprised to see this thing initially sell out at 5000 copies and limited to the SE website when the game seems super niche and unimpressive.

So please tell me what makes you all excited for this game and it's CE? How did this sell out so fast? Where does this game shine?

I sincerely want to know because, as of now, I have a CE incoming and I want to be just as excited as you all are.

Thanks guys!

[Twisted]

how does digital river all people to cancel orders in North America?..because they make u acknowledge an agreement saying all sales are final, no cancels no returns, no nothing...are you sure you can easily cancel?

[Zaku77]

Originally Posted by Chargersfan57

So I decided back when this CE became available that I wasn't going to go for it. I LOVE limited and rare stuff just as much as the next person, but the game just didn't grab me.

Well,....... seeing as it's available again,.......I broke done and secured a copy.....ugh I hate myself.

Why? Because I told myself to hold off on it and save the money. That's why I hate myself...

I got caught up in the hype and seeing it with a big "SOLD OUT" sign on the website, plus seeing it's increase in value caused me to pull the trigger. Well, that and not knowing if I'll get this opportunity again to secure it for my collection. Figured I can claim one, and then I can always cancel it if need be. At least this gives me the choice huh...

But I don't know how exited I am for the game itself. I've never heard of the Drakengard series until the announcement of this game, and looking at the gameplay vids leaves me unimpressed.

While the cutscenes look utterly brilliant the gameplay and graphics during gameplay don't. I admit I haven't scene much of the game but the first area is bland and grey looking. Plus I see a lot of screen tearing.

I was surprised to see this thing initially sell out at 5000 copies and limited to the SE website when the game seems super niche and unimpressive.

So please tell me what makes you all excited for this game and it's CE? How did this sell out so fast? Where does this game shine?

I sincerely want to know because, as of now, I have a CE incoming and I want to be just as excited as you all are.

Thanks guys!

Though I own them both, I have yet to play either Drakengard game. I did, however, play NIER, which is from the same director and is loosely connected to this series. NIER had some rough edges, but from a video games as art perspective--which I am always happy to take when appropriate--it is a god damn master piece. If this game can capture some of what made that so special, then it's worth every penny and then some. That's my reason for being excited for Drakengard 3.

[Chargersfan57]

Originally Posted by Twisted

I have a feeling there's more than 5000?...others tell "little white lies" about productions numbers..so why not US Square Enix?..especially when they hear and see about the demand on-line...and the buzz surrounding it..why leave potential profit on the table?

I'm not sure what the answer to that is. But it's not like the FFX CE where they just said that it's "EXTREMELY LIMITED". Here they actually tell you how many are being produced. I don't know if that matters though...

Would be false advertising though.

Originally Posted by Twisted

how does digital river all people to cancel orders in North America?..because they make u acknowledge an agreement saying all sales are final, no cancels no returns, no nothing...are you sure you can easily cancel?

I've cancelled something from them before so it an be done. Or you can always put a block on your card by calling the bank just before SE charges you lol.

Originally Posted by Zaku77

Though I own them both, I have yet to play either Drakengard game. I did, however, play NIER, which is from the same director and is loosely connected to this series. NIER had some rough edges, but from a video games as art perspective--which I am always happy to take when appropriate--it is a god damn master piece. If this game can capture some of what made that so special, then it's worth every penny and then some. That's my reason for being excited for Drakengard 3.

I appreciate the help my friend. Hopefully someone who's played the series can give their 2 cents as well.

[Letrico]

Originally Posted by Chargersfan57

I appreciate the help my friend. Hopefully someone who's played the series can give their 2 cents as well.

I played Drakengard 1 and 2 but not Nier because I was a late PS3 adopter and Nier was so low number printed it's hard to get a copy.

Drakengard is like... Action RPG + Panzer Dragoon if you know what I mean. There are missions that rides dragon and fight panzer dragoon style and once you unmount the dragon you are hack and slashing armies. Weapon can be changed and skills can be learnt with enough kills with the weapon.

It was bloody fantastic and one of my favourite game too.

[waswas1717]

I played both Drakengard 1 and 2. The games weren't that special. I dare even say that 2 kinda sucked donkey balls. Now, 3 on the other hand should be good, Famitus rated it 9/9/8/8 (aggregate 34/40). From what I have seen thus far, it does look improved, and should be more fun to play. Nier on the other hands was a marvelous game with an amazing OST.

In short, it should be a good fun game. That the CE is overhyped, I can't explain why.

[Chargersfan57]

Originally Posted by Twisted

I have a feeling there's more than 5000?...others tell "little white lies" about productions numbers..so why not US Square Enix?..especially when they hear and see about the demand on-line...and the buzz surrounding it..why leave potential profit on the table?

BTW, I think it's way too early to be worried about SE producing more copies. It's still listed as 5000 on their site and SE hasn't changed that number or made an official statement as of yet.

I'm aware Namco upped the production run of ToSC from 15000 to 18000, but the fact that Dymblos was recently able to secure a copy before it IMMEDIATELY sold out again has me willing to bet these copies are from the same run of 5000 just coming back in stock again.

So I don't think there's any need for us to cry foul just yet. At least I hope...

[Chargersfan57]

Originally Posted by waswas1717

I played both Drakengard 1 and 2. The games weren't that special. I dare even say that 2 kinda sucked donkey balls. Now, 3 on the other hand should be good, Famitus rated it 9/9/8/8 (aggregate 34/40). From what I have seen thus far, it does look improved, and should be more fun to play. Nier on the other hands was a marvelous game with an amazing OST.

In short, it should be a good fun game. That the CE is overhyped, I can't explain why.

Good to hear, at least about Drakengard 3 that is. Also I saw Famatsu's score moments before your post, lol.

So that makes me feel better about my potential purchase at least.

[CheapAssassin]

http://store.na.square-enix.com/DRHM...0#.UzMQ8oUxBbw

Pre-Order is back up now. It was 'Sold Out' before... but now its available again. I just pre ordered mine, with Japanese VO DLC too.

So those who miss it, grab it before its too late.

I saw my friend playing this in Asian version (from Jap), it is still a great game with some nice art style.