Digimon Adventure (PSP, developed by Prope)

[Candescence]

So, Prope is developing the 15th year anniversary game for Digimon, a full adaptation of the original Digimon Adventure anime series, which will probably not be localized because Namco Bandai are incompetant and don't realize that this shit could sell if they tried to actually market it properly.

Well, I'm posting it anyway, because I think fans of Yuji Naka and Digimon fans are going to be interested in the man's latest project anyhow. Wasn't expecting Naka to do another licensed game, but, hey, he started out with making a Fist of the North Star game for the Sega Master System (which ended up becoming Black Belt in the west), so, yeah.

Namco Bandai is preparing a new Digimon RPG for PSP based on the season that started it all. Revealed in the October issue of V-Jump is Digimon Adventure.

The game revives the legendary TV anime, which sees seven kids taken to the Digital World after what they thought would be an ordinary summer away at camp, and aims to fully reproduce the anime to completeness. You'll see Tai, Agumon, and the rest of the Adventure cast. The beach battle between Greymon and Shellmon, as seen in episode two of the anime, is showcased in the scan.

A release date has not been set.

Hello, is that a CTB battle system I see there? Considering the one game I played that used that sort of battle system, Mega Man X: Command Mission, was a fairly decent game, I'm cautiously optimistic about it.

Granted, I'd rather have an action-RPG adaptation of Savers (rather than the side-game that was Digimon World Data Squad), but another Adventure adaption, I can settle for.

... Yes, there was an adaptation of Adventure, it was on Wonderswan and it was called Digimon Medley, it also was an adaptation of Digimon Adventure 02 and Tamers, as well. Of course, since it was a Wonderswan game, it, like the entire Ryo Akiyama quadrilliogy (or however you say it), it was never localized.

[Carbo]

So, Prope is developing the 15th year anniversary game for Digimon, a full adaptation of the original Digimon Adventure anime series, which will probably not be localized because Namco Bandai are incompetant and don't realize that this shit could sell if they tried to actually market it properly.

I'd wager it'd have more to do with the fact that PSP is pretty much dead in the west right now.

[Candescence]

I'd wager it'd have more to do with the fact that PSP is pretty much dead in the west right now.

That too. Though, really, the Vita is pretty much dead in Japan as well, so that's a catch-22 in itself. I wish they'd actually release it on another platform, like the 3DS.

Anyhow, before I forget, trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4a3O-HWmvQ&feature=player_embedded

[Soniman]

The sad fact is I actually own a PSP and it pains me that ill never get to play this.

[-Mark-]

If this got an English release, I'd buy a PSP just to play it in a heartbeat.

EDIT: Screw that, seriously considering importing a Japanese PSP just for this game.

Edited September 26, 2012 by -Mark-

[Jango]

Wow, wow, this is really cool and looks like they are indeed adapting everything from Adventure! Sounds like it's gonna be a nice game, too bad it's for the PSP, derp... By the way, Naka-san is working on it, this sounds so weird lol

Edited September 26, 2012 by Jango

[Candescence]

If this got an English release, I'd buy a PSP just to play it in a heartbeat.

EDIT: Screw that, seriously considering importing a Japanese PSP just for this game.

The PSP is region-free, last I checked, so that's hardly necessary.

I think Bandai could seriously revitalize the franchise outside of Japan like they did with Tamagotchi a few years back. That would, of course, involve actually putting effort into doing stuff outside of Japan, which Namco Bandai is seemingly incapable of, really, outside of a few big franchises.

Edited September 26, 2012 by Masaru Daimon

[-Mark-]

Wait, you serious? It is? Holy fucking shit, if I can get a 100% confirmation on that, I'm totally there.

[Dobkeratops]

Wait, you serious? It is? Holy fucking shit, if I can get a 100% confirmation on that, I'm totally there.

Then start learning moonlanguage, son.

[-Mark-]

I've bought/ played/ finished games in Japanese before (even RPGs), so I'm sure I'll manage. I generally know enough Japanese to navigate menus without much trouble, and the story itself is an adaptation of the anime. That, and aforementioned knowing-enough-Japanese will help me get by anyway.

And hey, if all else fails, someone will probably write a walkthrough for it anyway.

[Tornado]

This is like the game of my absolute dreams. And Naka's shiny new company is making it!

So why in fuck couldn't it have come out 3-4 years ago when Digimon was in the middle of its temporary revitalization and the PSP was still alive?

[Candescence]

This is like the game of my absolute dreams. And Naka's shiny new company is making it!

So why in fuck couldn't it have come out 3-4 years ago when Digimon was in the middle of its temporary revitalization and the PSP was still alive?

There was a temporary revitalization, aside from Digimon Savers (which is my favourite Digimon anime)? Could've fooled me, I thought Bandai was trying to revitalize Tamagotchi in the west instead and then left it to die shortly after.

And to answer your question, Namco Bandai are idiots, that's why. I don't get why this is not on the 3DS as well.

Edited September 26, 2012 by Masaru Daimon

[Tornado]

I meant Savers/Data Squad.

[Candescence]

I meant Savers/Data Squad.

Yeah, I thought so. It's a bit of a shame that NB stopped localizing the Digimon games after Dawn/Dusk, too (namely Lost Evolution, Digimon Story: Xros Wars, both on DS, and Re:Digitize, which is also on the PSP), but that's Namco Bandai for you. There's also the Digimon Masters MMO, but while that has its good ideas, it's yet another hotkey MMO with a terrible translation.

It's rather aggravating, really. It's a great franchise, but it's in the hands of a bunch of incompetent morons who are terrible at doing anything outside of Japan.

Edited September 26, 2012 by Masaru Daimon

[-Mark-]

Did I mention that Digimon Savers is actually my favourite series of anything, ever, of all time?

[Soniman]

You might have mentioned it a few times

[azoo]

Holy shplerps I need this on every console imaginable. Prope don't you dare keep this in Japan and on PSP, I need this.

[Wraith]

They couldn't have made this for 3DS? They're basically sending the poor thing out to die.

[Snatcher2047]

I'd hit that buy a PSP just for that. Seriously, Digimon Adventure 01 is one of my biggest guilty pleasures of anime and to finally have a videogame based around the anime is a dream come true. I pray it gets a U.S./English release.

[Tailer]

What they should have done, make a PSP and a Vita(i.e God Eater 2) version available in Japan while in west it's only on the Vita, win win(and some lose for people not wanting to upgrade)

[Johnny Boy]

It just breaks my heart that this will probably never come to the states. Digimon adventure played a huge role in my childhood and I would buy this game in a heart beat. And wouldn't it be awesome if they got all the original English cast back together for this game?

[Candescence]

Have some screenshots!

It IS basically the end of the PSP's lifespan, so it's a given, but the clean, colorful cell-shaded visuals are very well-done. Why the fuck is this not on the 3DS? Jesus.

Also, anyone who has watched the trailer might notice something particular at the end... Five bucks says Our War Game is the final story arc and Diablomon is the final boss, fought with Omegamon (or a bonus chapter with the Diablomon Vs. Omegamon fight as a bonus boss). Considering it's being hinted at in the trailer, it would be a crime for that movie to be left out of the game, Our War Game is one of the best licensed anime films of all time, after all (well, the original - I do NOT want to talk about the Frankenstien's Monster-like monstrosity that was Digimon The Move).

Edited September 28, 2012 by Masaru Daimon

[Tornado]

Those are actually really impressive looking. I'd even say Klonoa 2 quality.

[azoo]

Here's to hoping 'Our War Game' is the last chapter / final boss story. That was really one of the best animated films I've ever watched.

And yeah this game looks nice. Why isn't this on another portable, again? Or better yet give it a PC port. I'd buy it, I promise.

[Ichigo Storm]

Prepare yourselves for this big ol' update on the game.

According to Anime News Network this game will recreate every episode from Adventure in addition to Our War Game. Also, all eight children and their partners will have their original voices and so will some characters who appeared in more than one episode including Etemon, Myostismon, Wizardmon, Puppetmon, Piedmon and the Narrator. Apparently the voice track for the game is over 70 hours long.

Fuck I want this game. Our War Game and the original cast? Definite import right here. In fact, gonna import this and the Romance Dawn bundle so I can play this presumed masterpiece on a One Piece PSP. That's how important this is. New PSP important