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andrewwyatt
10/16/09

In reply to Half-Minute Hero Review: A Good Risk
$30? Hmm... I played the demo, and it was indeed good, but I was expecting more along the $20 line. $30 is a bit much to pay for what is really just a momentary distraction, even if it is fun. #halfminutehero
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imconfus
10/15/09

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This and 3D Dot Game Heroes will fulfil my need for retro video game humor. #halfminutehero
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Bluesnow222
10/15/09

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Loved the game, loved the music, loved the randomness. I also hated the Princess stages =/
They got very repetitive very fast.
The second to last mode was epic, though it took me forever to get right. The last mode... Is impossible hahaha. I haven't gotten past the first part. #halfminutehero
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Stephen Totilo
10/16/09

@Bluesnow222: Same here. I'll never clear that. #halfminutehero
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NoBullet
10/15/09

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I played the demo. Seemed pretty fun. #halfminutehero
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fuchikoma
10/15/09

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Sounds awesome. Since there's apparently a demo, I'll grab it tonight! If there's a disc version, I'll probably pick it up! #halfminutehero
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jayntampa
10/15/09

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I picked this up, too -- I was surprised by the variety in the modes ... when I bought it, I thought I was just getting the Hero 30 mode -- so, really big bonus in my point of view.

Definitely a game worth picking up! #halfminutehero
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Archaotic
10/15/09

@jayntampa: I haven't picked it up yet, but I am LOVING the music. It rips off so many of my favorite game soundtracks, from Suikoden to Mystic Quest to the old SNES Final Fantasies. #halfminutehero
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Witzbold
10/15/09

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Glad to hear you liked it Stephen and fair review of the game.

For anyone whos bored and/or wants something totally batshit to waste time with this would be the game for you.

Though get ready to get stressed out as you race against the clock in the various games. #halfminutehero
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excel_excel
10/15/09

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This sounds fantastic. JRPG sped up with loads of humour, count me in
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Mozz-eyes
10/15/09

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I'm strangely excited by this, it looks different and manically enjoyable :D

I'm hoping that it will be a digital download though, I think Sony said all games would be from now on? #halfminutehero
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TuxBobble
10/15/09

@Mozz-eyes: I'm pretty sure it has been announced that it will be a "delayed download" title. UMD will release first, and download a few weeks later. (No source, just from memory, sorry) #halfminutehero
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Archaotic
10/15/09

@TuxBobble: It's dated for PSN release on September 22nd. Next week. #halfminutehero
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Gaff
10/15/09

@Archaotic: Ehm, eh. Wha? #halfminutehero
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Archaotic
10/15/09

@Gaff: October 22nd. Sorry, I lose track of time sometimes. #halfminutehero
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TuxBobble
10/16/09

@Archaotic: Thanks, couldn't remember off the top of my head. Still, depending on the PSN price, it likely won't make it into my (admittedly small) library of games.

Guess I'll just have to wait til I beat what I have, then download some other titles as well. #halfminutehero
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Paradox me
10/15/09

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Is this available on PSN? If I do end up getting a Go this'll be the first game I pick up.

I love the thought of it being able to suck up a lot of time, but not necessary in order to enjoy it. #halfminutehero
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Kobun
10/15/09

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I'm surprised to see such a positive review because I found the demo awkward and unappealing. Maybe I'll give it another shot though the $30 price point is a bit off-putting for what appears to be a PSN/XBLA level game. #halfminutehero
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Stephen Totilo
10/15/09

@Kobun: Really? What was off about it for you? #halfminutehero
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Kobun
10/15/09

Duplicate. Please ignore.
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Kobun
10/15/09

@Stephen Totilo: It began with that evil guy and some elephant looking monsters and me running out of time whenever I'd pursue him or enter the battle to the right. Seemed like no matter how I tried to stumble through the level, I always ran out of time.

The time mechanic just went over my head I suppose. There was no documentation, so I really had no idea what I was doing. #halfminutehero
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Stephen Totilo
10/16/09

@Kobun: Sounds disastrous! They should have provided more documentation, it seems. As I wrote in the review, the key gameplay element in Hero 30 is the balancing of keeping the clock running and leveling your character. Basically, you "grind" by fighting random enemies (in battles that last about 1.5 seconds), get money and XP for that, head over to a town and pay tribute to a statue of a goddess, which puts the clock back up to 30 seconds. In the early levels, you don't have to re-set the clock that often. And, as the game gets tougher, they make it more expensive to re-start the clock. I'm not saying that explanation will make you like the game, but it should at least give you a shot at clearing the demo. #halfminutehero
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Kobun
10/16/09

@Stephen Totilo: I appreciate the advice. :^) I will look forward to redownloading and giving the demo another go soon. #halfminutehero
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BubbleF**kingBuddy
10/15/09

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Probably the Handheld GOTY. #halfminutehero
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Furious_Liver
10/15/09

@BubbleF**kingBuddy: Hell yeah. Game deserves GOTY just for referencing the shit out of Zero Wing. Loved that level.

(For those who've played the game but haven't played the stage, do Quest 4 and finish the stage without beating Larry and you'll unlock the bottom branch of quest 5. Quest 7 is titled Good Ol' Days. Fight CATS for great justice) #halfminutehero
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Goretooth
10/15/09

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This looks really promising, hopefully this gets uploaded to the psn soon!

Also how do you time it so accurately #halfminutehero
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Archaotic
10/15/09

@Goretooth: It'll be up next week. #halfminutehero
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Goretooth
10/15/09

@Archaotic: Good news, hopefully for us british aswell.

Saying that with uncharted out tomorrow and forza out next friday, im not sure i could find even half a minute of spare time #halfminutehero
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elmorepow
08/31/09

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I really have to say that the poor graphics were keeping me away from PSP instalments of Valhalla Knights. Wii version just looks like Vagrant Story (stunning for PS1 release).

I have no idea why do they do this. I am 3D artist myself and I can say people who made these visuals could easily just add more polygons and bigger textures, it is Wii we are talking about. It is not lack of talent or lack of powerfull platform. Wii is more powerful than original Xbox.

I can think of two scenarios. 1) They jumped platform at the last second (even though visuals are way too poor for PSP too). 2) They don't have capable graphic programmers at Xseed.... which I doubt - since these guys made Brave Story!
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Erion04
08/31/09

@elmorepow: Vagrant Story still looks miles better than this to me because the graphics were modelled around quality artwork.

I remember looking at the horrid 3D models on the covers of the PSP games and wondering why they couldn't just hire any half decent artist for it - not like Japan has a shortage of them.
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Boom-Chicka-Ah: Here to Create a Star Commenter Empire
08/31/09

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as long as combat isnt turn based i'm will be happy with it. but something tells me it has anime cheesy crap acting all over it.
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