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Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
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Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
This sound novel is astounding. It really deserves the title "sound" instead of "visual" because the music is on par with the awesomeness of its story. Everything is so original and mind-hurting.
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Which system was this on again? I loved its soundtracks.
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Re: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
I played the first story arc.
It can be downloaded free here (in English): http://witch-hunt.com/stage.html
It can be downloaded free here (in English): http://witch-hunt.com/stage.html
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*gasp* I'm so downloading that!
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Re: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
That link is just to the site containing a translation patch so you'll still need to get the actual game. I've only read the first 4 chapters so far, and stopped midway through the 5th chapter due to other things taking up my time slots. I've also watched the anime too as well. While not that good due to a lot of missing things, it isn't that bad either. However, a lot of Umineko fans will not acknowledge the anime's existence though. I still like Higurashi's story more, but the story and soundtrack of this one is really good.
For those who don't know, the reason why it's labeled as a sound novel instead of a visual novel is because it puts more focus on the audio to deliver the mood of the story than the visuals.
By the way, it appears that Alchemist, the company that ported Higurashi to the PS2, will be porting the first arc of this for the PS3 (Which I doubt we'll ever see a localization of, but not all hope is lost yet). Here's some youtube links:
Original Op: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f184GruHq9o
PS3 ver. Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXvdVkP5iAE
Promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g6Jaq23PME
As much as I like the song in the PS3 version's opening, I still think the song from the original opening is the best.
For those who don't know, the reason why it's labeled as a sound novel instead of a visual novel is because it puts more focus on the audio to deliver the mood of the story than the visuals.
By the way, it appears that Alchemist, the company that ported Higurashi to the PS2, will be porting the first arc of this for the PS3 (Which I doubt we'll ever see a localization of, but not all hope is lost yet). Here's some youtube links:
Original Op: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f184GruHq9o
PS3 ver. Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXvdVkP5iAE
Promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g6Jaq23PME
As much as I like the song in the PS3 version's opening, I still think the song from the original opening is the best.
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There's a link to a site where you can download the first arc of the game too.PhantomH wrote:That link is just to the site containing a translation patch so you'll still need to get the actual game.
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Re: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
But you have to buy it to download. There's also a DVD version, but you have to pay as well.Singidava wrote:There's a link to a site where you can download the first arc of the game too.PhantomH wrote:That link is just to the site containing a translation patch so you'll still need to get the actual game.
Oh and I have the links about the PS3 version in my sig if anyone wants to sign up to help get Umineko to come not just to Japan.
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...With my current financial state, that would be quite difficult. :/
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Re: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
I never said you could download the whole game. I said it's possible to dowlonad the first arc.
Note: first story arc = episode 1
And if you still don't get it just click this link and then click download.
http://witch-hunt.com/stage0.html
And yes this is completely legal because this is a DEMO.
See? It says FREEWitch Hunt wrote:Please select the game you are interested in:
Free Demo (contains all of Episode 1):
Download version
Note: first story arc = episode 1
And if you still don't get it just click this link and then click download.
http://witch-hunt.com/stage0.html
And yes this is completely legal because this is a DEMO.
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I don't think I'll be getting it, but it sounds good.
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Re: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
The games are also pretty cheap as I've heard because they're doujin games.
Still... WHY HAVEN'T I BOUGHT IT? I AM A DISGRACE TO THE UMINEKO FANBASE!
Oh well, one of these days... one of these days. Either way, the soundtrack is pretty worth it anyway.
As for the anime, I actually liked it until I checked out the sound novel. Then I began to deny the existence of it. *already has the demo*
Still... WHY HAVEN'T I BOUGHT IT? I AM A DISGRACE TO THE UMINEKO FANBASE!
Oh well, one of these days... one of these days. Either way, the soundtrack is pretty worth it anyway.
As for the anime, I actually liked it until I checked out the sound novel. Then I began to deny the existence of it. *already has the demo*
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Re: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
Well, this game is only for a very specific audience, like all visual/sound novels.
I really wouldn't recommend it to someone who expects interactivity, it isn't a "game" in that sense. (though there are rumors that the final arc will contain some choices, but those are only rumors.)
And it's totally confusing. You can play the first 3 arcs and still have no idea what's going on. Really, if you hate getting confused... Final warning, that first arc is trying to lure you in... it will only get worse from there...
As for me, I like all this mystery-detective-stuff and I also like some confusion. (yes, I enjoyed the ending of Evangelion, for example. xD)
So this is really one of my favourite "games".
I'd post some theories here but I don't want to spoiler anyone...
Edit: PS: An Umineko-Anime? Don't look for it. It doesn't exist!
I really wouldn't recommend it to someone who expects interactivity, it isn't a "game" in that sense. (though there are rumors that the final arc will contain some choices, but those are only rumors.)
And it's totally confusing. You can play the first 3 arcs and still have no idea what's going on. Really, if you hate getting confused... Final warning, that first arc is trying to lure you in... it will only get worse from there...
As for me, I like all this mystery-detective-stuff and I also like some confusion. (yes, I enjoyed the ending of Evangelion, for example. xD)
So this is really one of my favourite "games".
I'd post some theories here but I don't want to spoiler anyone...
Edit: PS: An Umineko-Anime? Don't look for it. It doesn't exist!
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Re: Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
True, the anime really was bad compared to the novel... even though I'm only speaking from experience of one sound novel.
As for confusing stuff... I like being confused, okay?
As for confusing stuff... I like being confused, okay?
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This is meant to be kinetic novel so I doubt the final episode will feature branching paths/choices to make.
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