I want this as bad as I wanted the original mario party. That is saying something.

ridepod

the last Dokapon I played was the GBA version. The battle system was interesting but relied on having good gambler's luck, something I've never really had.

This game sounds like it really relies on strategy, which I like in a game. Atlus seems to be fond of that too (I seriously can't put Etrian Odyssey 2 down..)

The Darkling option sounds really intriguing. Nothing like wrecking someone who thinks they are on the top

sexylittlerobot

Wellsir, it looks like Mario Party - which could be good or bad. I'm sort of intrigued for some reason by this concept.
However, I'm holding out for a photo-realistic party rpg on the Wii (sorry Atlus!)

Arcturian

@TakuFangirl: Agreed. SMT4 please!

Chances

I kind of get the feeling Atlus is transitioning into semi-decent shovelware. I hope not they are in my top 3. They need to put on the brakes a bit and spend more time on certain titles.

TakuFangirl

Atlus, eh? Guess there'll be more flat chest jokes then?

Cyanotic

Because Wii owners are happy to get a non-shovelware game period?

This is a game I would buy for the 360, and might be the first Wii game I wish was on the 360. (NOT a fan of Nintendo IP anymore)

arstal

When Japan finally decides to try to take over the world their first line of attack.....Chibi soldiers

genetically engineered of course

JimElNino

@ggodo:
Wow, time to hunting for fireball island. (Not even a joke. =|)

Channing

@NeoAkira:

Oh, and I love SNES style graphics too.

Mrevilbobguy

@NeoAkira:

Well, I agree with you there. I just wanted to see what you meant by "real gamer."

Personally, I would love to see more (new) games with retro or stylized looking graphics.

Mrevilbobguy

Played the PS2 Japanese version - and it was fun!
Never mind the graphics, the game play is more than enough to make up for it.

bluerr

The graphics are pretty lame, it looks like they aren't even thinking about trying to do anything that requires, you know, effort.

But it's an interesting premise, so I'm still listening.

karasu is my homeboy

@roland13x:

"My point is that I'm just surprised those comments weren't tossed at this game, considering the backgrounds look like they could have been done on the N64."

Yeah that makes sense. I just never understood the obsession with better and better graphics. I mean most of my favorite video games are still on the SNES, N64 and PS1; some even arcade classics.

@Mrevilbobguy:

Yes that's what I'm saying. But I'm not saying a "real gamer" is a "core gamer". You made that equivalence in your own head. And a lot of casual gamers complain about graphics you just don't hear them on comment boards like these. i.e. a lot of sports titles-only gamers.

NeoAkira

@NeoAkira:

So are you saying that just about every casual gamer is a "real" gamer?

Mrevilbobguy

@NeoAkira: My point is that I'm just surprised those comments weren't tossed at this game, considering the backgrounds look like they could have been done on the N64.

And I strongly believe it has a lot to do with being an Atlus game. Yeah, they've got a solid track record, but still, I feel that if this exact same game were put out by, say, Conspiracy, it'd be dumped on by the vocal minority. How does a game get that positive buzz in such a fickle gamer market? It's maddening sometimes.

And I would like to agree with you with regards to your "real gamer" definition...as a Wii developer, I wish more people would give games the benefit of the doubt and try them before judging instantly that the game isn't cool.

roland13x

@roland13x:

I would say a "real gamer" is someone who doesn't condone a game because of some kind of technical limitation. If the game plays well and it's fun it should be more than enough.

"Go back and take a look at just about EVERY Wii game posted here, and I would be there's a similar negative toned graphic-related comment on each game."

What's your point? If everyone in the world thinks that the earth is flat does that make it anymore of a valid opinion?

NeoAkira

@NeoAkira: What exactly is a "real gamer"? Go back and take a look at just about EVERY Wii game posted here, and I would be there's a similar negative toned graphic-related comment on each game. But this one has Atlus on the cover and it's from Japan, so I get it gets a slide. Just sayin....

roland13x

@roland13x:

Because to the real gamers graphics aren't everything: *cue* DS vs. PSP lifetime sales

@Kreepman: Don't hold your breath.

This looks pretty cool. If they can find a cool new way or two to use the Wiimote in the game I'm sold.

NeoAkira

@papero3: That's what I was thinking.

animat0

wow, they busted out every crayon in the box for that cover. I like color, but I'll wait to see how this party rpg turns out.

dArk_stAr

@Hyperfludd: haha that seems to be about the only reason I would be interested in this game.

Satis24

I've found that sometimes the cutest things hide a sinister ability to turn friendships sour.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo was the cause of more than a few "friendly" bumps and bruises in it's day.

Diddy_Mao

I like this kind of sd art. Dew Prism (Threads of Fate) opened the door for me way back.

This might e something, but only if you paint the opponent's face irl.

Wahrheit

@roland13x: Because nobody's buying this game based on the graphics. It might actually be more charming with pseudo-SNES graphics.

Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc

Wow...over a dozen comments on a Wii title yet no one has said "graphics suck" or "looks good....for a Wii game". Why is that? Because it has Atlus on the box? Just curious...

roland13x

I think it's like a board game (Mario Party/Itadaki Street style) with RPG elements. Apparently when you visit a shop you can attack the shopkeep, and if you lose the police are on your tail for a few turns. When you win a PvP battle you can perform a prank, like changing their name or drawing on their face while they're unconscious.

Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc

adorable maybe i'll get the game.

zkotaku

My D&D and Champions of Norrath friends would love this. I hope it turns out well.

Naturestee

They're cute, so you are distracted... Before you know it, BAM! Friendship destroyed.

velglarn

@Channing: this could be positively vicious for game nights. and might just replace Fireball Island as the Cruel Game of Choice.

+ Watch video

ggodo

dokapon? this is different from pokemon and patapon?

shichi

I'm waiting on a Xbox 360 version.

Kreepman

I've been following all the posts on this. I want it so bad.

Channing

One of the guys resembles Mantaro Kinniku. If its easy to pick up, party and go; it will be worth the gander.

PsycheE

the 3rd screenshot look like Gengar and Wario's child.

Shachihoko

Super cute. But a party RPG? How does that work? Like a more casual Crystal Chronicles?

onidavin

Ill give this game a chance, only because it has Atlus on the box.

papero3

Party RPG... Wha... How...

*Head explodes*

gamadaya

I can see this getting way to serious in Japan. "Hide the sharp objects, Ryu!"

thirstypilgrim97

I'm interested in this "Friendship destroying" game.

Hyperfludd

This almost makes me wish I had friends to play with.

Synthemesc

This is the game that always, ALWAYS has the most stressful AI to play against.

Asides from the Itadaki Street games.

Witzbold

And people say the Wii is a kid's console. pfff...we got your hardcore action right here.

ProdigalMoon

I'm interested in this game, but I have no clue who I could talk into playing it with me.

cio

@Witzbold: What about Culdcept. Man sometimes I swear the AI in the game cheats.

cio

@Wahrheit: Holy crap. Someone else that enjoyed Threads of Fate other than me.

Zen Grenadier

It's like a modern 100 World Story! I really hope they've done something worthwhile with the Wii version to justify the inevitable $10 premium of the PS2 version so I'll have a reason to turn the thing on again this year.

stfufools

Im curious about this one.. it has "Party Game" wich Iloathe due to the massive influx currently on the market, but it says "RPG" wich im a fan and there haven't been any of those on the Wii... interesting...

Shiryu

Once again, the world's three sole Dokapon fans (myself included) are pleased.

Now comes the waiting for Evolution 3 ...

mjpm

I think this'll be a no-brainer for me. I've always had fun with the old mario party game (number 1, never bothered with the later ones =P ) and this looks like a much more vicious bag of goodies of that type =3

Not sure how well I'll take getting myself renamed but that's half the fun XD

Geminosity

@Synthemesc: lol. I was thinking the EXACT SAME THING.

ajp84

Where the hell am I going to find time to play all the great looking games that are coming out this fall? I can't weight for this game. I've been looking for a good multiple game I can play on my ps3.

Metropolis

Party RPG? Sounds like a good concept though I can't imagine how you'd level up your character by walking around a board.

Weegi