Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm

[What the...???]

the more i see, the more i want to get this game.

[Dot Hack Crono]

Today next week, is when the game will be out. Also look out for updates on the site, if they update it any more before the game is out that is.

[Dot Hack Crono]

Been busy playing the game, it's pretty sweet. The quest system reminds me a lot of the Hunters Guild in Arc The Lad 2 & 3, yea it's also in End Of Darkness but it's not really the same as the one in 2 & 3.

Any how the art book didn't come in yet when I went to pick up my copy on Wed and they said to check back in a few days, so tomorrow I'll go check since I'm going to put my pre-order in for Grim Grimoire then.

[Vahn Staffear]

How's the game? I've heard it has nothing to do with the previous installments. Also how are the battles?

[Dot Hack Crono]

Game is pretty good, story is lighthearted and comical but also has just enough seriousness in it like the previous two games had. Battle System well, is surprisingly a little bit strategic combating with opposing elements and utilizing skills and class advantages is key to win even a tough battle that you might not be ready for yet rather then what I normally do in turn based games(just mash x and heal when needed and repeat until the game is beaten).

Iris can't change her class though.

Enemies are represented by various jelly like blobs on the field.

Blue small jelly = enemy that is weaker then you and can just slash it with the sword and not enter a battle

Purple small jelly = target enemy that you're looking for, for certain quests through out the game

Clear/White small jelly = enemy that is about the same or maybe just a tiny bit stronger then you and when slashing at it with the sword will start a battle.

Red small jelly = enemy that is stronger then you.

Medium Size red jelly = enemy that is a lot stronger almost boss level.

Tall/Big red jelly = Boss enemy or an wanted monster for quests

Theres also a time limit on how long you can stay in what is called an Alterworld which is where you do all the fighting and etc in, but that doesn't really get to be annoying until you hit one that is rather large and usually have to repeat going back to the place multiple times to complete a quest.

You do a lot of quests then when you're Raider level ranks up you start a Mission which is what moves the storyline along.