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11/19/09
So, your options are to get the release and hope that more people enjoy the game so that future releases sell or to not get the game and to let the franchise die in obscurity.
11/19/09
Also, the game is niche here, but not in it's native Japan. It wouldn't "die in obscurity."
11/19/09
Why is it always the people with tits for avatars that have these divisive opinionated comments?
11/19/09
Learn to read the comments before you post replies.
@jayntampa The PC port, when sent to TV through the 480p Wii would still look pretty close to this. Do a search for some of the PC images -- they weren't high res, unless there there has been a new update I'm unaware of. Check out the jaggies on the PC: [gaygamer.net]
And, I realize it's extremely popular in Japan, but it's obscure in the US -- that's all I was referring to. It's clear that it will continue in it's native land, but it isn't Phoenix Wright there, is it? :) I would love to see it be hugely popular here, I love all the games.
11/19/09
I misunderstood your intention in your posts because of that, and obviously seeing the tits didn't help your cause.
11/19/09
If you do not believe those are the images of the pc port, the official Phoenix wright japanese site shows actual screen grabs.
[game.watch.impress.co.jp]
11/19/09
Petz Dogz 2 sold over 450,000 in the US.
Phoenix Wright is well-known among hardcore gamers and people that like niche games from Japan. But, the general gaming public doesn't know the series.
11/19/09
Quality aside - and trust me, the game's worth owning and playing - GameStop usually doesn't put games into those bins if they sold overly well.
I agree with you - Phoenix Wright is a niche title at best (and for anyone who hasn't realized it, we're the niche), and remaking the game or doing a full-blown retail release isn't in Capcom's best interest.
11/19/09
If you're gonna be lazy and just reuse graphics from a portable console, don't be stupid enough to throw in a high-res graphic at one place to show everyone what you COULD'VE done with a little effort. Because it's gonna look crap and not really show you in a favorable light.
11/19/09
take a gander at picture 5.
that, to me, looks about right for a Wii game.
all the others look like GBA.
... what the heck is going on?
please tell me this isn't more of Kotaku's pixelate-the-Wii-screenshots joke.
and if it isn't, then they've officially cried wolf too many times.
11/19/09
looks like a GBA game you say? Mind solving some of life's other major mysteries? What color is the sky, for example? We've been wondering that one for a damn long time.
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@Crash__Man: Weird how the PC version is higher quality than the Wii...
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Seriously, is the PC version larger than 43 MB? That would explain soooo much.
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(I know WhiteMage is handling these psychic masterminds pretty well, but I had to respond to at least one of them.)
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[game.watch.impress.co.jp]
The image Crash_man posted is probably a promo image or a fanmade high res picture.
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So either you get a $25 import for the DS, or you pay for the cheap WiiWare version with Wiimote OBJECTION capabilities.
The power is yours!
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Also, it's dual language. Select English at the beginning and you've got Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney.
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Yes stupid, port of a DS game, not GBA.
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The stupid is out in force in this thread.
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Well then what's the point? This reeks of lazyness Nintendo!
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@EolirinX: Shuddap with your "logic" jerk!
:D
Well now it all makes sense....
#speakup
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They may as well just sell a Super Super Gameboy.
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If they were to go through the trouble of replacing every single sprite and animation with artwork and retooled animations, might as well be a new game instead of a remake that may not garner enough attention to justify the output.
Besides, the Ace Attorney games have always been about the gameplay. If we wanted to complain about visuals, there should have been some about the series being a port from the beginning for North America.
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Aside from that, with all the work put into remaking an old game, the price would increase to create an equilibrium for the labor and quality that was put in. The best analogy I can think of is like when people flip houses. You might think it's a new coat of paint and furnishing, but there's more work to it than new visuals.
I think the point everyone should be thinking about is how this is pretty much more a Game Boy Advance title than a WiiWare title. The difference is there's an added Wiimote function and you don't have a physical GBA cart.
11/18/09
Whew...I was worried their for a moment. I love Ace Attorney, but i want it to stay on the DS. I love being able to take it with me where ever I go.
11/18/09
Also, how are they going to take away your ability to play it on the DS? Just wondering...
Oh, and why is everyone complaining? There's a PC port, yet all I'm seeing is "It's on Wii, now it sucks" or some variant.
11/17/09
'Cuz if they do, hoo boy.
WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS
11/17/09
introducing the new phoenix wright, featuring BIGGEERRR FONNNNTTTT #phoenixwright
11/17/09
Let's see what happens. #phoenixwright
11/18/09
and i won't tolerate "swing the controller and shout OBJECTION! to raise an objection"
that would be OBJECTED!
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If they do come stateside (and you have a wii), I can heartily recommend them. #phoenixwright
11/17/09
However, I may follow through with Mr. Fluffykins's advice and get an import. The cheapest I found is about $27, and that's definitely cheaper than the asking price for the NA copies.
And I do have a thing for imports. #phoenixwright
11/18/09
That you saw something like the original PW game being sold at it's original retail price is actually a good deal. For quite a while the second hand market was actually above original retail on that one. It was very hard to find. I think Capcom did a second printing, which drove prices down a bit, but... used copies still go pretty darn close to new. #phoenixwright
11/18/09
Well, except for the bargain bin games where there were dozens of copies of the same game. #phoenixwright
11/18/09
If you imagine a company with 70+ stores in the UK and only 1 copy of Phoenix wright coming in a month...then the value would be high...(generally not too high)...
Now compare that to a copy of Imagine Fashion Designer which almost half the stores have multiple copies of...(Bargain bin in my book is a game like too human / fifa 09 with sell for around £3/4)
In this case, it doesn't matter really cause the games are both £12...but pricing departments are dynamic, and that's the reason you see games like ICO and SOTC/MGS3:S Selling for £25+ sure it's close to retail (but usually it's worth it)
My post is too long....and not to the point #Pricing #commercial #8yearoldgamestillworththemoney
11/18/09
Pretty much nothing was marked down from the original retail price. I was ignorant to blame the employees, but I think back to all the poor service and I can't help it. #phoenixwright
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#speakup
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