One Piece: Musou/Pirate Warriors - PS3

jackskellinghog

@RobbyBevard:

Gundam 3 didn't get an official worldwide release announcement, let alone a release date, until about a month after the game came out in Japan. There's a sequence and priority order to these things. That we have any confirmation on other releases already is just a testament to the crazy fans hounding them constantly.

We'll get official news about the rest of the world in March. Right now all their energy is on the japanese release, as it should be.

You sorta' just garbled up what each of us have said in some form but we're focusing on the European parts of those companies to give us information. Why would the European branch be focused on the Japanese release of the game?

pyromonki

@Green_vs_Red:

Kind of negated when you hit the big 1-0-0-0.

It's still a problem that's easily fixable. Unless 3 more lines cost a ridiculous amount or something.

jackskellinghog

http://images.saiyanisland.com/data/590/One-Piece-Kaizoku-Musou-018.jpg

I didn't know Saiyan Island had this detailed a picture for the Treasure Box set

Robby

@jackskellinghog:

You sorta' just garbled up what each of us have said in some form but we're focusing on the European parts of those companies to give us information. Why would the European branch be focused on the Japanese release of the game?

Because its the same parent company? Because they aren't going to translate text on an unfinished game? Because Japan is the single biggest and most important market for a One Piece game? Because thats how its worked with ever other video game from Japan release ever?

Until the game is done with development in Japan, and advertised and released, elsewhere in the world can't fully develop a timetable. Especially since the advertising will probably follow almost exactly the same route being developed for the Japanese release, down to the week.

jackskellinghog

@RobbyBevard:

Because its the same parent company? Because they aren't going to translate text on an unfinished game? Because Japan is the single biggest and most important market for a One Piece game? Because thats how its worked with ever other video game from Japan release ever?

Until the game is done with development in Japan, and advertised and released, elsewhere in the world can't fully develop a timetable. Especially since the advertising will probably follow almost exactly the same route being developed for the Japanese release, down to the week.

So let me get this straight, the company cannot utilize its' 3 whole sub-divisions at the same time and must do it one territory at a time? How primitive.

Robby

@jackskellinghog:

So let me get this straight, the company cannot utilize its' 3 whole sub-divisions at the same time and must do it one territory at a time? How primitive.

They're working on OTHER games that are 6 months behind the Japanese release. Just because the One Piece game is the first game this board cares about from the company, doesn't mean they don't have other product coming out year around. Koei releases 8-10 games a year, some of them for multiple systems.

There's calenders and schedules and other games to worry about.

On occasions where its an actual priority, they CAN have a simultaneous worldwide release, but OP is not one of them… because Japan is by far the biggest market for it.

Zkaiser

I like how Luffy is so detailed and the rest of the crew looks like shit in comparison.

jackskellinghog

@Zkaiser:

I like how Luffy is so detailed and the rest of the crew looks like shit in comparison.

First of all thank you whoever moved the topic and secondly: ^ this.

I'm very unsure why instead of their normal attire they are wearing what looks like weird combinations of different outfits they've been in. Guess I'm paying way too much attention but the outfits made the scenes too for me. Robin and Sanji also look off model while the others look perfect, how does that happen?

Robby

@jackskellinghog:

First of all thank you whoever moved the topic and secondly: ^ this.

I'm very unsure why instead of their normal attire they are wearing what looks like weird combinations of different outfits they've been in. Guess I'm paying way too much attention but the outfits made the scenes too for me. Robin and Sanji also look off model while the others look perfect, how does that happen?

Because you're being nitpicky and obsessive. They look fine.

jackskellinghog

@RobbyBevard:

Because you're being nitpicky and obsessive. They look fine.

You mean a fan? That cares about things that you might not? They look fine, being a fan of both 3D gaming and One Piece leads me to also look back at them and say "wait a minute, fine? This is the first and probably only next gen One Piece game, why am I being told that I'm nit picky for wanting it on model"

Robby

They are on model.

jackskellinghog

@RobbyBevard:

They are on model.

Sorry, I didn't clarify that it wasn't my only issue. Look at how detailed Luffy's model is with all the lines and curvatures, then look at his crew behind him looking kind of plastic.

Robby

In every full crew shot so far, Luffy is way closer to the camera and bigger that the rest of the crew, and posing for the ad, so of course he is more detailed. And they are getting hit by different lighting, so their appearance is different.

When they're all right next to each other, and in the same light, they're equally detailed.

If anything, Luffy's jacket is too shiny.

Shichibukai

@RobbyBevard:

Oh, fans are going to be INCREDIBLY disappointed in this game. Because they have all sorts of crazy expectations that this game is NOT going to live up to.

I love Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 1+2, DBZ Tenkaichi 2+3, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2+3 and Unlimited Cruise 1+2 so i doubt i will be dissapointed with this game.

OPF

@RobbyBevard:

Oh, fans are going to be INCREDIBLY disappointed in this game. Because they have all sorts of crazy expectations that this game is NOT going to live up to.

I won´t be disappointed as well, because I wished for a game where I could play through the whole story for years and now I finally get on! And even on PS3, with very good graphics - compared to other manga/anime games (well, that may be because I like these kind of graphics more than the anime-like graphics of for example DB, Bleach or Naruto).

Conekiller

@jackskellinghog:

Sorry, I didn't clarify that it wasn't my only issue. Look at how detailed Luffy's model is with all the lines and curvatures, then look at his crew behind him looking kind of plastic.

We could also be seeing a higher-res render of Luffy made for the cutscenes and the rest of the crew are the in-game models.

SomebodyUDon'tKnow

Still peed off that this game is on PS3, right after I received an XBOX 360. I might very well get a PS3 just for this game.

jackskellinghog

@SomebodyUDon'tKnow:

Still peed off that this game is on PS3, right after I received an XBOX 360. I might very well get a PS3 just for this game.

It's what I did, and while I'm still regretting not having enough money to do anything this month… I'm sure it'll pay off when the EU edition is announced.

dropper

I'm considering the Golden Luffy PS3! If the game gets great reviews, also if I could ever afford it…

I'm not so sure really about Kaizoku Musou, Fist of the North Star wasn't that great in my opinion, I'm sure One Piece will be a lot better, but it will be hard to stave off the repetition! Will probably wait until the EU edition is released (end of this year I'm hoping)!

JinbeiKun

new art!!
[http://www.saiyanisland.com/2012/01/six-character-arts-from-one-piece-kaizoku-musou/

n](http://www.saiyanisland.com/2012/01/six-character-arts-from-one-piece-kaizoku-musou/)ew screenshots!!
http://www.saiyanisland.com/2012/01/swinging-our-way-are-one-piece-kaizoku-musou-screenshots/

Shichibukai

Ok now i am really hyped for the game!

OPR

This game…......is beautiful.

OPF

@Zkaiser:

I like how Luffy is so detailed and the rest of the crew looks like shit in comparison.

I don´t think so. They all look fine and detailed on the screenshots, imo. Buggy and Krieg are looking detailed as well.

@OPR:

This game…......is beautiful.

Agree. Can´t wait anymore >.<

OPR

Wait a minute, I just noticed that Mihawk's dagger pendant "Kogatana" looks different than the show. It looks like a smaller version of his black sword "Yoru ".

jackskellinghog

@OPF:

I don´t think so. They all look fine and detailed on the screenshots, imo. Buggy and Krieg are looking detailed as well.

Agree. Can´t wait anymore >.<

Now it's even clearer how much more detailed Luffy looks than the others. This may just be me and Zkaiser but it's pretty obvious to me, I've been waiting for this since the Xbox 360 was announced. Don't tell me I'm too nitpicky for something that not only am I paying over 100 dollars for, but will be playing for a long time.

EDIT: Does anyone know where I can get this full res art without the stupid saiyanisland font plastered in the corner?

Sefal

hey guys i am definately buying the ps3 gold bundle. but where can i preorder it. cant find a site that has it listed.

jackskellinghog

@Sefal:

hey guys i am definately buying the ps3 gold bundle. but where can i preorder it. cant find a site that has it listed.

Playasia will be your best bet, and you thought it was expensive anyway. Get ready for your bank account to not be able to sit down for months.

dropper

@Sefal:

hey guys i am definately buying the ps3 gold bundle. but where can i preorder it. cant find a site that has it listed.

Just looked, it appears that pre-orders have sold out on Amazon JP, I assume they'd be the biggest retailer, god damn this is just like Skyward Sword all over again. Should have seen this coming =(

EDIT: I might be wrong, pre-orders might not be open yet from checking playasia, but know Japan, they will have gone crazy for this.

EDIT2: Also, it appears to cost $500, probably $600 if you account for shipping, maybe even more! =/

EDIT3: Okay, so there are many up on an Yahoo Japan auctions, costing a little more. This will bring the cost even higher but it is all I can find in the meantime (see bottom).
Also, does anyone know how far into the timeline this game goes? It says up to 'Part 1' but that could mean a number of things, I can't imagine it would cover everything up to the current storyline! I've only seen up to the Arlong Park arc so perhaps that is how far it will go?

EDIT4: Found someone selling pre-orders on ebay…. for $600 (someone has bid) and $800 Buy it Now! .... What!?

http://www.amazon.co.jp/PlayStation-320GB-ワンピース-海賊無双-CEJH-10021/dp/B006MB2Z5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326409289&sr=8-1

http://search.fromjapan.co.jp/?lang=en&type=auction&Minprice=&Maxprice=&item_status=&gift_icon=&loc_cd=&p=1&n=100&Show=s&site=yahoo%2Cbidders&op=list&s=end%2CD&c=&q=gold+edition+ps3

OPR

@jackskellinghog:

EDIT: Does anyone know where I can get this full res art without the stupid saiyanisland font plastered in the corner?

Yup here you go :) :http://andriasang.com/comzmz/one_piece_pirate_screens/

All the Art and new screenshots are here. Although it's easy to get rid of the watermark.

Sefal

@jackskellinghog:

Playasia will be your best bet, and you thought it was expensive anyway. Get ready for your bank account to not be able to sit down for months.

it will cost me like what a maximum of 800 dollars? i have a job and i can easily afford that. sure its a little bump but nothing that will cripple my bank account, sure the 300 euro's of the psp vita is kinda bad timing but its no big problem.

i've been checking playasia daily, and they still dont have it listed. i'll only buy from amazon or ebay as a last resort. i'm planning on getting this for its normal retail price. but thank you for the links (dropper)

i just checked play asia and its announced pre orders opening soon. i hate that purple thing. i never got to pre order anything when i saw that.

how long does it ussually take till they'll open the pre orders after they announced it?

OPR

^ That could mean that they are not taking pre-orders now, or that they already recieved enough pre-orders, and they are gonna take pre-orders again once they restock after the game is released.

It's most likely the second one.

Sefal

damn i figured it was the second one, but damn did it sell out in seconds? cuz i was checking almost every 2 minutes today

SomebodyUDon'tKnow

As far as I can tell, it goes up to at least Sabaody Archipelago, because there are images with bubbles in them and Kuma is in one too. I don't think they'll show EVERYTHING though. They'll probably leave out most of the Davy Back Fight arc (arguably the worst arc, but what would most of it be? Minigames?), and maybe the Jaya arc too. They may just be cutscenes. If anything they'll add battling Bellamy, Foxy and Aokiji and leave those arcs like that.

EDIT: Sorry, it shows a picture from Impel Down, too.

BatrozX

This is the official info we've got so far(as far as I know)…

Covered Arcs: Buggy, Baratie, Arlong, Drum Island, Return to Sabaody. (There was also an image in one of the first ads of the game that seemed like Impel Down, and in the first trailer Marineford.)
Playable Characters: Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper
Bosses: Buggy, Don Krieg, Mihawk, Arlong, Wapol (Kuma android in gameplay video doesn't seem like a boss)

The game is a Warriors(Musou) title, so it will have tons of enemies and repetitive(but fun for some, like me) gameplay. The game seems to have a different combo system from other Warrior titles, instead of pressing square a couple of times and ending the combo with the triangle it now seems that you can mix and match both buttons to get different results. It also seems like you can charge certain attacks. The camera also seems to zoom out when doing certain attacks. There will also be many quick-time-events (QTE) better known from games like God of War, and for those of you fond to anime game titles, the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series. Which make you feel like taking part of certain cinematic scenes. The game also seems to have a "partner" system which I believe Warriors Gundam had, where you can summon a character to help you in battle when in need. There also seems to be some kind of "platforming mini game" involving QTE when seeing one of the trailers, where Luffy appears jumping and grabbing poles using his devil fruit ability.

That's all I know for now from what I've read, seen, and heard (on OPP). IMO, is the best looking Musou game I've seen in my entire life, and I've played pretty much every Musou title.

SomebodyUDon'tKnow

I have never played a Musou game, but definitely will start now. I will get this game no matter what, even if I must hack my XBOX 360 or become a criminal in 4 different states. I will play this!

But, from what I've seen, it seems like they're covering the East Blue Saga first before continuing. I just find it strange that there is no Loguetown, Kuro or Captain Morgan arc elements yet. I, for one, can't wait until they show Ennies Lobby Saga and Thriller Bark arc elements. Versing zombies and Lucci is gonna be awesome.

As for graphics, I'd have to say that they are better than anything I've seen prior. I like these outfits more than their usual ones, and the details look amazing.

It's good to see that its going to be an entire boss battle against Mihawk, instead of just a small scene. I can't wait for them to show Enel, either.

Elektrik Dynomite

So not only do the Straw Hats have new outfits, it seems they completely redid the color scheme for Buggy too

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MANUELF

Any new for a posible american release?
I dont want this to be another unlimited cruise sp D: that still hurts

Kirjava444

@MANUELF:

Any new for a posible american release?
I dont want this to be another unlimited cruise sp D: that still hurts

There's a difference though, wouldn't an American PS3 play a Japanese or even European release?

Trafalgar Law

@Kirjava444:

There's a difference though, wouldn't an American PS3 play a Japanese or even European release?

Precisely. No region lock when it comes to games. Only BDs.

Kirjava444

@Trafalgar:

Precisely. No region lock when it comes to games. Only BDs.

Awesome, I thought so. I'd gladly play either the Japanese or (if they do it) European release over a dubbed American version.

Shichibukai

I hope they have Alabasta, Skypia, CP9 and Marineford arcs in the game too.

Cyber-Robin

I'd be surprised if they didn't. Very surprised.

I mean. Who the hell would want Krieg over any of those arcs?

Shichibukai

@Cyber-Robin:

I'd be surprised if they didn't. Very surprised.

I mean. Who the hell would want Krieg over any of those arcs?

Tell that to the DBZ games, some stop at Frieza saga, others at Cell Saga and they still leave the movies and GT out sometimes even tough people are already sick of replaying Saiyan-Buu Sagas in story mode. They might save some of the big arcs like the ones i listed for a second game. They might just do Buggy, Krieg, Arlong, Drumm and then skip straight to Marineford or even straight to post time skip.

Cyber-Robin

What I'm saying tho is if they were gonna sell them why would they put a arc like Baratie in and leave out a big one like Arabasta. Surely to sell their game they would leave the minor arcs out and put in the big ones like Arabasta, Enies Lobby and Skypiea.

Robby's said about a thousand times in this thread that they'll be doing them in order. Most likely once the new scan comes out we'll see Croc and a playable Robin. Then we'll see Eneru and Skypiea, then Franky and W7 and so on.

Hell. They wouldn't even bother showing Robin, Franky and Brook if they were just gonna skip all the arcs they feature in to go to Marineford. They can show them and just have them there as side chars and unplayable like Gigant Battle did. But show them and not have them feature at all? Doubtful.

And I see nothing wrong at all with skipping the movies and GT in DBZ games. That would be like putting in the Apis arc in a OP game. No need for it. Only one I could see putting in a later game is Strong World

OPR

^ Wow Cyber-Robin, you're still bringing up the Gigant Battle 1 thing O_O Man, that must've hurt you deeper than I thought. I like to say that using previous One Piece games as a mean to predict what TK are gonna include in this game is meaningless since this is the first One Piece game from Omega-Force.

But man I can't contain my excitement for the reveal of Arabasta, Skypia, and Enies Lobby arcs. I just hope they reveal them already since there are less than two months left for the game release.

Shichibukai

@Cyber-Robin:

What I'm saying tho is if they were gonna sell them why would they put a arc like Baratie in and leave out a big one like Arabasta. Surely to sell their game they would leave the minor arcs out and put in the big ones like Arabasta, Enies Lobby and Skypiea.

Robby's said about a thousand times in this thread that they'll be doing them in order. Most likely once the new scan comes out we'll see Croc and a playable Robin. Then we'll see Eneru and Skypiea, then Franky and W7 and so on.

Hell. They wouldn't even bother showing Robin, Franky and Brook if they were just gonna skip all the arcs they feature in to go to Marineford. They can show them and just have them there as side chars and unplayable like Gigant Battle did. But show them and not have them feature at all? Doubtful.

And I see nothing wrong at all with skipping the movies and GT in DBZ games. That would be like putting in the Apis arc in a OP game. No need for it. Only one I could see putting in a later game is Strong World

It wouldn't be the first time they left something out. DBZ Burst Limit left out the Ginyu Force and the whole Buu Saga. DBZ Raging Blast was missing serval key characters like Dabura, Ultimate Gohan etc it's like having Enies Lobby arc but no Lucci or Franky in it. Naruto Ultimate Storm just skipped the whole Zabuza/Haku and the whole Sound 4 arcs. The list goes on and on of missing major arcs in manga games.

Zkaiser

@OPF:

I don´t think so. They all look fine and detailed on the screenshots, imo. Buggy and Krieg are looking detailed as well.

Agree. Can´t wait anymore >.<

I hadn't seen the new pics when I said that. In the trailer though the strawhats look like launch gamecube models.

dropper

The reason why I am so skeptical about the content of the game is that it only notes 'Part 1' of the One Piece saga and a little of the recent arc (seen in the demo).

I know One Piece is huge, but going through that many arcs isn't realistic. How long have they been developing this title? It has the best looking game-play for any One Piece game thus far, and all previous One Piece games could barely cover all the arcs they had been through. I don't think they could develop a game so fast for it to cover everything.

Also if they cover everything, that leaves no room for a sequel really, unless they go over arcs again which I doubt. This game is a definite cash-cow, just look at it's rank on Amazon!

I'm going to wait it out to see what the game is all about before pre-ordering a console. But I do hope the game covers a vast amount!

My predictions would be that it reaches the Crocodile fight. http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/opm/character.html

OPR

I agree with you dropper that this game is looking a little bit unreal. They already showed us concept arts from Impel Down and the Marineford, so it's safe to assume that the game is gonna cover all of Part I in addition to the first bits of the Time-skip. The problem is that is a HUGE amount of content no matter how you look at it.

East Blue Saga (6 Arcs), Baroque Works Saga (5 Arcs), Skypia Saga (2 Arcs), CP9 Saga (4 Arcs), and Whitebeard War Saga (5 Arcs).

We already know that the East Blue Saga is covered, and that ID and MF are also included, which makes it hard not to expect the last remaining Sagas to be included. Also, in the Trailers and in the official site the Sunny Go is featured which should mean that Franky and the CP9 Saga should be included in the game.

What puzzles me is that they insist on showing TS Luffy and the Pacifista fight as if it a huge part of the game although we have yet to see another TS character, and the Box Art of the game only featuring Part I Straw Hat crew. I honestly that they drop the TS parts and focus on the Part I stuff, and wait until we have a good amount of TS material to make a "New World" sequel.

Anyway. With every new scan the game gets more interesting. I hope that their decision of making the game "Only on PS3" means that they are trying to pack the whole Part I in this game.

BatrozX

From all the official info that has been announced, I think it is safe to say that we will only be seeing major arcs in the game. Expect for the Morgan, Kuro, Loguetown, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, Laboon, Jaya, Foxy, Water Seven (Not Enies Lobby), Amazon Lily arcs to not be present in this game at all.

Of course I am only assuming, they might surprise us though I doubt it. We could say that in the story mode of the game (or adventure, or whatever it will be called) there will be a couple of missions per character per arc which you will have to clear in order to progress to the next one. The first and last mission of each arc will probably have animated cutscenes like the ones we've seen in the trailers.

I believe the only arcs we will see in this game will be Buggy, Baratie, Arlong, Drum Island, Alabasta, Skypiea, Enies Lobby, Thriller Bark, Sabaody, Impel Down, Marineford, and Return to Sabaody. That's it. Hopefully we will get more, the game has already surprised me enough with how the combat is being handled in it.