Tales of Zestiria also confirmed for PS4/PC by Bandai Namco Asia. 16 October 2015

It can't even handle one player.

Well, part of the problem is the camera, but the biggest issue is that fusions can only be controlled by one player, so multiplayer can be a bit tricky if there's more than 2 players.

Honestly, though, the camera isn't AS bad as everyone says it is. It can be clunky/inconvenient at times, but you can rotate the camera with the right stick, so if you ever get backed into a corner and the camera fucks up, you can do that.

Harbinger wrote:

...or is it that the infamous camera is too terrible to handle 2 players?

The camera only focuses on player 1.

FYI everyone: the "BONUS CONTENT" warning on the box is probably the Alisha DLC.

Might I add, day 1 Bandai Namco. Thank you for hearing my cries.

Samaël wrote:

The camera only focuses on player 1.

That's... retro.

Does that bonus content requires a pre-order or can we get it from a limited edition/in-store?

Harbinger wrote:

Does that bonus content requires a pre-order or can we get it from a limited edition/in-store?

I'm certain it will be in any limited edition, which will probably require a pre-order anyways, but the box art that Bandai Namco has been advertising being the one with the large "BONUS CONTENT" marking and no other information thus far makes me think it will just be on the disc in the West.

Trust me, they're not going to put limited edition sales into jeopardy.

What Namco's been doing in recent years (most Japanese game publishers, really) is making all launch copies include DLC. So it'll probably be a slip of paper with DLC codes on it included in first edition copies, which extends to any limited editions.

This is because letting retailers handle pre-order DLC is probably a pain. I imagine it's just easier to create a slightly different cover and include a slip of paper with X number of copies.

That's also why a lot of publishers just post DLC for free on PSN for a week then make it cost money, or make digital purchases of the game include DLC for the first week or two (Tecmo Koei's Gust releases for example, and Oreshika,) it's easier than printing codes and it allows them to release games with barely any marketing and not screw everybody over.

Bandai Namco EU showing the Collector's Edition



So the launch bonus content (all launch copies, not just CE) is confirmed to be Alisha's afterstory! Some Mystic Arte stuff too for three characters which will apparently be free forever.

They have a loyalty program in Europe, Bandai Namco VIP, which through registering is how you get the DLC in Europe.


American branch is going to talk about Zestiria at the Anime Expo tomorrow. North America SHOULD still get the Alisha and Mystic Arte DLC, right? Obviously there will be a CE announcement here or soon.


https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS/status/616441172496510976

Bamco pls I want that CE

Zacewing wrote:

Bamco pls I want that CE

The US branch will announce something pretty soon for NA, possibly as soon as tomorrow (Anime Expo), I guarantee it. If there's no CE announced before launch you can come back and laugh at me.

First PS4 footage via an event in Brazil:





The resolution and anti-aliasing help the image quality a whole lot, and way less pop-up. Looks like a pretty watercolour painting.

Looks good. And skits are now on the L3 button since PS4 has no Select button. Did L3 have a function in the PS3 version.

Lloyzerdk wrote:

Looks good. And skits are now on the L3 button since PS4 has no Select button. Did L3 have a function in the PS3 version.

Weird, the touch pad can click in and function as a button, maybe the touch pad function is being used to move the map this time and they decided not to use the button function? Probably not but the Tomb Raider port did it.

As for your question, dunno, but interesting.

I can't tell anything about the quality compared to the PS3 version from those videos, but it makes me kind of glad that I can't. Probably means I have nothing to regret buying the PS3 version now instead of waiting years to play Zestiria and getting it on the PS4. (or buy it twice but this doesn't look like it warrants that)

ShivKH wrote:

I can't tell anything about the quality compared to the PS3 version from those videos, but it makes me kind of glad that I can't. Probably means I have nothing to regret buying the PS3 version now instead of waiting years to play Zestiria and getting it on the PS4. (or buy it twice but this doesn't look like it warrants that)

Here's the PS3 version at E3, also off-camera.



Very noticeable difference with pop-up, aliasing, and harder to tell but resolution, even with off-screen videos. Really not surprising given how old the mighty mid-2000's piece of kit the PS3 is.

The thing is though, you've been fine with PS3 games up until now so I'm sure you'll enjoy it perfectly there. This is how Japan experienced the game earlier this year after all, feel safe in your decision if you're not going to get a PS4 just yet.

The more people who buy Zestiria the better.

Finally managed to pay off my PS4 Collector's Edition. Pity I have to wait till Thursday now even though it releases Tuesday. So much for Release Day Delivery.

Just managed to order Tales of Zestiria for PC as well via Steam so now I'm rocking with a free copy of Tales of Symphonia PC. Bring on more Tales games to Steam.

The game seems to be great on PC so far but a word of advice. Make sure to turn on V sync since without it the game suffers terrible tearing but other than that the game has been smooth for me. My machine can only meet the minimum requirements but so far it has been a smooth ride.