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Natsume recently announced that Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley is coming to 3DS in 2014, and has today used its pre-E3 press release to confirm two more titles coming to Nintendo systems; both seem like candidates for the eShop, though that's not confirmed.
First up we have A-Train: City Simulator on 3DS, a long running series in Japan. It promises to blend city and transportation simulation, as you're the head of the local transportation agency — your job is to keep trains, buses and subway services running smoothly.
Next we have Alphadia Genesis, an RPG that can be found on smart device platforms and Natsume's first planned release on Wii U. Developed by Kemco, this appears to feature turn-based battles, 3D visuals and a typically epic storyline.
Finally, there's an updated description for Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, which gives a little more context on the storyline — you can see this below.
Hiking your way through the mountains one day, you become caught in an unexpected snowstorm, and find shelter with the help of a faint voice. When you awaken, you find and help a kindly Harvest Sprite buried under the snow, who tells you all of the seasons in the valley have vanished except for winter. To return all 4 seasons to the valley, you'll need the help of the villagers, the Harvest Sprites, the Harvest Goddess, and even the King of the Underworld!
So there you have it. Which of these Natsume releases are you keen on?
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RPG for WiiU. Thank goodness, those are rare on the system.
RPG for WiiU. Thank goodness, those are rare on the system.
Looks way to interesting to pass up!
I am always interested in a good RPG. If more games are coming too, even better.
yaaaaaay
@TopLaytonsHat Let just hope this is not a port but a ground up Wii U game
More and more releases on Wii U hope this game i am now hearing of turns out great
Alphadia Genesis seems right up my alley! My Wii U really needs more RPGs.
I wish the other title was a full-fledged city simulator, though. The focus on transportation doesn't strike me as super fun.
Though I am really excited to hear more third party support for such an awesome, but unfortunately underrated system, I think I may have to pass on this. I just can't get into turn based RPGs.
Eh, I've seen Alphadia Genesis before and honestly looks and feels like a mobile game. I really wish Wii U would get games actually made for the system.
Only will get if they make a retail disc version.
Alphadia Genesis is a maybe for me.
Wonder if Alphadia Genesis is any good and I wonder if it will be enhanced over the original.
They all sound like they're something I could lose myself in. I'll keep an eye on these babies.
Woah, I'm excited for all of them! But especially Harvest Moon
"Return all four season to the valley"? Winter doesn't count as a season anymore?
I still have the original A-Train from back when it was published by Maxis, and it was a good transportation management game. I'll bet the series has gotten even better since then, so I might be willing to give the new A-Train a try.
I am surprised to see A-Train localized.
RPG yes please, train sim maybe thanks.
Meh, already have it on Android.
YES! MORE RPGS
YES YES I'm so liking all of these announcements! Just because it's a mobile gane doesn't mean it'll ya'll. Especially when Natsume is directing.
Here's the official website to A-Train!
http://www.artdink.co.jp/japanese/title/a3d/index.html
Here's some videos on the website!
http://www.artdink.co.jp/japanese/title/a3d/gallery/01.html
Here's an example of the music:
http://www.artdink.co.jp/japanese/title/a3d/special/01.html
Looks neat but it may look too complicated for me. Oh, and it better have an Undo feature. It was so annoying in SimCity DS where, if you messed up building a road and destroyed your police station...you're screwed.
All of them! I really like Natsume so I'll be taking these when they come out.
I guess we will see whether Niaclis or Natsume are better at porting. (Kemco made Grinsia afaik) .
@Hy8ogen
I own a jap wii u and jap 3ds. the A-train game and Alphadia RPG are already available here. I tried the demo of the first one and it is ugly.
@Yorumi A-Train has been around for ages, a long running series that hasn't had an English version for over 15 years - if I remember rightly. I'll have to give it a go.
HELLS YEAH!
RPG's are always welcome
@XCWarrior Same dev than Grinsia (3DS)
I've always wanted to try A-Train. I will keep my eye on that. It will be interesting to see if they Charge retail for the RPG they plan to move from Android to Wii-U.
Always interested in RPGs on the Wii U!
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