Nothing brings people together like a crisis, apparently, although there's always a bad egg or two to stink the situation up even further. NIS America's new trailer for Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories gives you an idea of the lovely (and not so lovely) people you'll be interacting with as you try to escape from a devastated city, and they're a mixed ol' bunch.
Entitled "Those Who Remain", the trailer is a sombre look at the assortment of do-gooders, swindlers and regular Joes you'll come across and is a pretty stark contrast to the previous, action-oriented 'First Impact' trailer released back in June.
This entry in the series was originally a PS3 title which was cancelled following the Tōhoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami in 2011. Fan demand saw it return to development and the game was reportedly rebuilt from the ground up when development restarted, although you might not guess it from the looks of the trailer.
Still, as Switch owners, we're well aware that looks aren't everything, and perhaps these 'interactions' and choices will turn out to have a little more substance than the relatively binary options the trailer shows. It certainly looks to be something of a downer, but there's space for all sorts of experiences on Switch and we're keen to find out more when the game arrives next year. There's also a Limited Edition coming with the soundtrack and some extra novelty garb:
Have you played any previous games in the series? Like the look of these character interactions? Feel free to use your advanced interaction skills below to express your thoughts on this new trailer.
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Wow, some of those schoolgirls look like 30 something women on a schoolgirl themed hen night.
And I feel oddly sad for that old man pretending he had a job. Must be the Japanese ballad in the background bringing out the emotions.
Damn, I might just buy this game to help him!
im thinking about getting this too tho will wait for some reviews and switch footage, looks interesting and a bit unique
This game has caught my attention, will have to wait for a review though. The concept definitely seems interesting enough.
The graphics are borderline early PS3/late PS2, but the concept seems interesting.
Kazuma Kujo's company, Granzella, still alive and kicking. I hope he considers doing a sequel to 3D Dot Game Heroes some day.
Didn’t the same people make a kaiju survival game? I’d buy that day one if they brought it to switch, in English or not.
I love this series. The thing about them is, they’re really not very good when it comes to production values. Bad animations, bad sound effects, bad controls, bad writing etc. But there is something totally unique about those games that makes them really compelling. That’s why I have preordered the special edition.
I just hope this entry lives up to the really wonky, borderline broken but fun/hilarious legacy of the series.
@GammaPhonic I think it might be a nostalgic thing - even with the cheesy dialogue and cheap production values, there's something whimsical about the whole experience. Almost like watching a B-movie; so long as you have that mentality going in, there's no reason you can't find something to enjoy ^_^
I think i'll give this one a chance to support Granzella, i'm very hyped for their upcoming new R-Type.
If i'd enjoy a game like this is hard to estimate for me, but i least i know my money goes towards a company that has something i'm REALLY looking forward to in development.
@sikthvash nothing nostalgic about my love for the series. I played them for the first time only about a year ago. You’re totally right about the B-Movie vibe though.
Wow, this one is on my radar now. Have to wait and see more of this tho. But i like what i saw.
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