So, you assumed that Andro Dunos II was going to be the very last physical 3DS release? Think again, because the console is getting another boxed title this year, and the name is utterly pun-tastic.
Fragrant Story arrives this April and is a 3DS exclusive. It's described as "an all-new 16-bit tactical RPG in the style of Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics" and billed as "the first in a series of collaborative projects between William Kage and some incredible people", one of which is the legendary composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, Gradius V, Radiant Silvergun). Voice acting comes courtesy of Gideon Emery and Nicole Fantl.
The game will be packaged with the soundtrack on CD as well as a digital download copy. You can order the basic edition for $35, or a Collector's Edition for $70. There's also a Collector's Edition signed by the team up for order at $120. Alternatively, you can pick up the eShop version for just $4.
Here's some PR:
The kingdom of Flowergard is under attack! Build a team of Fierce Fleuristas, and lend your skills to the Ancient Aroma. You'll be guided by Colonel Rhubarb as you defend the region from invaders.
Your team is made up of kids from the world of Otosan, who join the world using VR headsets. Each kid has a unique ability that can help subdue the opposing army. Knock one enemy into another, recover health or armor, draw enemies in and bind them, or obstruct tiles to prevent passage. Combine these moves to build your own strategic solution.
+ VR Cafe: Your team is made up of kids from Otosan playing an arcade game
+ Arcade tokens: You get tokens based on the difficulty setting, which allow you to build a bigger team
+ Strategize: Enjoy fresh new tactical gameplay inspired by the classics
+ Customize: Build a different team of Fierce Fleuristas each time you play
+ Timed hits: Stop the wheel with precision and score a critical hit
+ Level up: Defeat enemies to grow stronger, or use extra tokens to level up a character
+ Sense of humor: Dialog that would make your dad proud
+ Challenge mode: Try your hand at some truly epic challenges
+ Collect tickets: Save up tickets to unlock new gear and options
+ Legendary music: Sick strategy tunes will get your heart pumping
Fragrant Story will launch on April 21st, 2022.
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huh, i thought this was a gag when i saw it yesterday
Region locked to the USA/Canada region I suspect...
April Fools is tomorrow!
If this doesn't support stereoscopic 3D, what's the point in even making a 3DS exclusive anymore, let alone issuing expensive physical copies of said exclusive?
Also, why couldn't this be region-free like the Louvre cartridges?
Guess this will be a digital purchase as it almost certainly won't be a PAL release physically.
Fragrant Story huh?
The title stinks and the story is a bit on the nose.
😜🤪
Sorry.
I'll leave now.
@Freek no no, encore!
@moodycat You could just emulate it.
@moodycat
3DS region locking is easily defeated these days, it's how I played my import copy of Atooi Collection, since that was a US release only.
I had thought there was a hard deadline for submitting for 3DS carts at this point. Maybe we’ll see a few more surprises?
Pre order done yesterday for my Us region New 3ds Xl. Sad that don't utilizes the stereoscopic 3d but glad to support this tactician strategy 16 bit game and play it on handheld!
Also great soundrack like good old snes days!!
@Low There is, but Nintendo gave the approval months ago.
The same happened with 2 other games from the same developer so there is a chance to receive one or two new games physically during 2022.
@Freek oh my god what hateful pers... oh. well done sir
Not only is it region locked, I can't pre-order it in Canada as shipping is only available to the USA.
This looks just like that recently canceled 3DS game, Dream-Prison Wanderer by Otyugra Games. Same isometric style and everything. At least one of these developers had the skill to actually finish, and the class not to blame their continued failures on Nintendo.
@Jeff2sayshi
Shipping to Canada is open now. But beware, shipping is insane; $32USD just for the basic edition.
A game that reference to both Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy Tactics, cool it's too bad the 3DS is region lock so no other region could play this except NA.
I purchased a standard copy.
Sungrand studios is releasing as many as 3 games for the 3DS soon, also.
I wonder if it supports Smell-O-Vision? FlatuScents?
My fragrant story: It was a hot and muggy night, in a high protein meal I did delight. My wife woke me up, said you stinky f*ck. My nose your farts doth spite.
@ecco6t9 Same. It's selling out fast, too. Will be quite the hot collector's item.
is it a mutiplayer game
Ah hell, I went ahead and ordered this along with Andro Dunos II today. Always thought Persona Q2 would be the last new 3DS game I ever bought. But I couldn’t pass these up. I respect the fact the developers are putting the effort in, so might as well support them. These games look like fun and a good shot of nostalgia. Can’t wait!
@RupeeClock how do you get around the region locking on the 3DS? Is it hacking or is there another way?
I’ve looked into the various hacks over the years, but from what I can tell you can’t easily reverse it once done and I’m not sure I want to hack any of my 3DS consoles. I’ve wanted to buy a US console for ages but never seem to find one. I have a few of the games that only released physically in the US but as yet haven’t been able to play them!
Found out they have a second run of this game for sale. Since this will almost certainly be the last physical release for the 3DS, I figured I should pick it up. I wish it actually had 3D. It's kind of lame that the 3DS goes out with a 2D game. I saw in NL's review, the complained it's short. That might be a good thing for me. Three years after the 3DS stopped getting physical games (except this one), I still have a decent back log. If this was a 100 hour game, chances of me every finishing it would be pretty slim.
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