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Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:48:19 2009 No.2484809 [Reply] [Original]

Lurking here for awhile and my curiosity piqued by the discussion of Umineko no Naku Koro ni, I'm now considering giving Higurashi no Naku Koro ni a try. I've located a torrent, but I'm unsure if anyone will show up to seed it.

In any case, I thought I would ask: does the narrative prove to be sufficiently engaging so as to distract one from the, erm, "distinct" visual style? I had essentially written off the game and the related anime/merchandise based on what I had seen of the art (which admittedly doesn't scream "tense and surreal murder suspense drama!"). I don't warm immediately to the idea of a 1980s rural Japan overrun with saucer-eyed girls in short-skirted uniforms, but will the presentation help me overlook such things?

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:49:19 2009 No.2484812 File: 541 KB, 802x640, sussmanashi.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Get this instead.

>>	ZUN !barYV1VtIA Sat Apr 25 03:50:19 2009 No.2484815 >>2484809 Coolest story of the weekend.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:50:19 2009 No.2484816 It's not fully translated. There's also a PS2 CG patch in the works. I'd wait.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:51:19 2009 No.2484817 >>2484809 Yes.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:55:19 2009 No.2484828 >>2484816 I'm planning on playing it in Japanese, so I figured it would be faster and easier just to play the PC version. >>2484817 That's reassuring!

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:58:19 2009 No.2484835 >>2484828 If you're going to play it in Japanese, why don't you play the voiced, better art, better music, PS2 version? I'm playing it now, it's awesome. I can't imagine playing the shitty PC version.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:58:19 2009 No.2484836 >>2484828 Then go for the PS2 version if you want it to be easier on your eyes, silly.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 03:59:19 2009 No.2484839 File: 33 KB, 851x471, fascinating2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>2484835 >better art ... PS2 version

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:00:19 2009 No.2484841 >>2484839 Not this shit again. Sorry I don't enjoy looking at biscuits.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:00:19 2009 No.2484842 >>2484839 >implying that the original art is better somehow wut

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:01:19 2009 No.2484846 File: 67 KB, 395x599, 395px-Runny_hunny.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>2484841 >Sorry I don't enjoy looking at biscuits. Too delicious for you?

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:01:19 2009 No.2484845 File: 51 KB, 430x285, 1237899366764.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>2484844 Don't troll me, bro.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:01:19 2009 No.2484844 >>2484842 >implying it isn't wat

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:02:19 2009 No.2484847 >>2484845 The artwork in the PS2 version is trashy generic shit, bro.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:03:19 2009 No.2484848 >>2484847 You say that same thing every time this topic is brought up, brother.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:03:19 2009 No.2484849 >>2484847 Generic > outright shit

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:03:19 2009 No.2484850

>>2484835
Well, what would I need for the PS2 version? I don't have my PS2 with me, and it's not modded; emulation would be the other option that comes to mind, but my laptop doesn't have the horsepower necessary to run a PS2 emulator. The idea of higher quality music is certainly appealing but I'm hesitant about voice acting, and am not sure if better quality CG is necessarily a big enough draw, since my hang-ups with the art (from what I've seen, at least) stem more from design than quality of execution.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:03:19 2009 No.2484851 >>2484847 >generic Generic still looks better than shit. I'm just sayin'...

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:04:19 2009 No.2484854 >>2484848 This is actually the first time I've said it, broseph.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:04:19 2009 No.2484855 >>2484850 I have no experience with PS2 emulators, but I'm sure it'd be easier than trying to emulate a 3d vidya.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:05:19 2009 No.2484857 >>2484849 Well that would be true regarding things that are outright shit, now wouldn't it?

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:05:19 2009 No.2484858 >>2484854 But you're going to say it again now the next time we have this thread, aren't you, broheim?

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:06:19 2009 No.2484859 >>2484850 >I don't have my PS2 with me Wait until you do, then. >and it's not modded SwapMagic, buy it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:07:19 2009 No.2484862 >>2484859 Better yet, install FMCB on your memory card instead of bothering with SwapMagic every time.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:08:19 2009 No.2484865 >>2484858 Naw, that would get old, broski.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:08:19 2009 No.2484867 >>2484865 Fair enough, aniki.

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:12:19 2009 No.2484875

>>2484862
What exactly will FMCB do for me? Does it allow one only to boot burned discs, or will it override region protection as well? I'm not well-versed in the homebrew scene -- I can manage things when they are bound to the PC, but once you start talking about transferring things between PC and console and all that, I start to get the shakes.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:14:19 2009 No.2484878 >>2484875 >What exactly will FMCB do for me? It will walk your dog. It will file your taxes.

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:15:19 2009 No.2484879

>>2484875
FMCB is basically like custom firmware for PSP; but for your PS2. That's the best description I could give you, with my limited knowledge anyways.

There's some neat programs for it but I really only use it for ESR. Yes, it lets you override region protection and lets you play burned games.

The problem is installing FMCB requires SwapMagic or a cheating device or being REAL crafty.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:19:19 2009 No.2484893 >>2484878 It sounds like the best program ever. >>2484879 From what you tell me, it sounds that SwapMagic would be less of a hassle and probably cheaper.

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:23:19 2009 No.2484904

>>2484893
But FMCB is free and just installs onto your memory card. No hassle past the initial installation asides from patching your ISOs.

But if you have no problem with SwapMagic, then who am I to stop you? Go for it. I had no problem with it for the month I used it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:29:19 2009 No.2484919 The CG/voice/music patch was nice, although I wish there was option to keep the original art. Yes, I like them.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:33:19 2009 No.2484929 >>2484919 Rena isn't Rena without her huge ham hands

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:35:32 2009 No.2484934 [DELETED]

In case you want it, here you go: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RXI0I925

Replaces CGs and music from PS2 version and adds voices. Only usable with the demo version(that contains all of Onikakushi), though. But since that's the only Arc translated, it should be fine.

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:36:19 2009 No.2484938
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In case you want it, here you go: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RXI0I925

Replaces CGs and music from PS2 version and adds voices. Only usable with the demo version(that contains all of Onikakushi), though. But since that's the only Arc translated, it should be fine.

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:38:19 2009 No.2484944

>>2484904
I know the program is free, but I assume one needs some sort of mediating USB adapter in order to connect the memory card to the PC to transfer and install the program and all that, right? That and the idea of having to patch ISOs etc. dissuades me from that option. If I had more time/energy/investment in playing games on my PS2 it might very well be worth it, but at the moment I don't think it makes the best sense (currently don't have a TV on hand, busy with academics etc.).

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:40:19 2009 No.2484950 >>2484944 To get it on my memory card all I used was one 2GB USB stick though I hear there's also a way to install it through a CD-R.

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:43:19 2009 No.2484968

>>2484950
I...I don't own a memory stick....

>>2484938
Thanks, I'll bookmark them. I'm currently downloading the whole thing (rather play the original than a translation); can the patch be used on the Japanese version of the demo without converting the text?

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:46:19 2009 No.2484982 >>2484968 >I...I don't own a memory stick... Whaaaat. You should get one of those if not for modding your PS2, then just for the convenience of it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:46:35 2009 No.2484980 >>2484968 I haven't tried it, but believe that it's not possible. I'll confirm this in a second.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:48:38 2009 No.2484992 >>2484968 Yep, doesn't work.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:50:19 2009 No.2484998 >>2484968 Just checked, doesn't work without translation.

Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:50:19 2009 No.2484999

>>2484982
I'm a bad person, I know. I've managed to dodge the bullet so far by other means -- practically speaking, the only need I would have for a memory card is to transfer text files for printing and what have you, but the ol' "send-attachment-to-one's-own-email-account" has allowed me to get by so far. Someday I'll have to buckle, though.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 04:53:19 2009 No.2485027 >>2484998 Aww, that's a shame. But thank you for checking! Out of curiosity, how long does it take to play/read through the various scenarios? Or just the first one, since that's apparently the only one that's been translated so far?

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 25 05:00:19 2009 No.2485061 >>2484999 you are a rather wordy guy, aren't you?

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