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Posted July 06, 2016
Going further north.



Three DLCs for <span class="bold">Celestian Tales: Old North</span>, the morally challenging turn-based JRPG, are available now for Windows, Mac, and Linux, DRM-free on GOG.com with a 40-66% launch discount.

If you haven't yet, it's also a good opportunity to pick up the base game <span class="bold">Celestian Tales: Old North</span> at 66% off!

<span class="bold">Howl of the Ravager</span> takes place 20 years before the events of the main game and follows the exploits of Severin Leroux, a young adventurer on his path to greatness. Event-skipping, faster movement speed, and other assorted improvements elevate this personal tale to one of the most fun experiences you can have while travelling the Old North.

Part of the Celestian Tales' charm is the opportunity to experience the story from six different perspectives, depending on the character you choose. The <span class="bold">Alternate Costume Pack</span> lets you customize these characters even further, so that you can pick the look that better matches their attitude. But Celestian Tales is not just about appearances, the evocative music is also a huge part of the experience and now you can find all 17 tracks, remastered and in both FLAC and mp3 format, inside the <span class="bold">Celestian Tales: Old North</span> pack.

Return to the <span class="bold">Celestian Tales: Old North</span> with a new adventure and a new look, while the remastered tunes are keeping you company, DRM-free on GOG.com.
The 40-66% discounts will last until July 13, 12:59 PM UTC.
Posted July 07, 2016
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RyaReisender: The game's better than the reviews make you think. Most reviews just rate it low because it's only 33% of the full game.
Partially true, I wrote a review without knowing there will be other parts but unfortunately you can't change your own review.
But even is I knew I wouldn't give the game more than 3 stars (2 stars before I knew).
Posted July 07, 2016
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RyaReisender: The game's better than the reviews make you think. Most reviews just rate it low because it's only 33% of the full game.
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JinKazaragi: Partially true, I wrote a review without knowing there will be other parts but unfortunately you can't change your own review.
But even is I knew I wouldn't give the game more than 3 stars (2 stars before I knew).
You can change the review by contacting support.
Posted July 07, 2016
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JinKazaragi: Partially true, I wrote a review without knowing there will be other parts but unfortunately you can't change your own review.
But even is I knew I wouldn't give the game more than 3 stars (2 stars before I knew).
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omega64: You can change the review by contacting support.
Oh, I didn't know that.
An edit-option would be better but I'll do that as soon as possible.
Posted July 07, 2016
just bought the 3 DLCs
Post edited July 07, 2016 by gamesfreak64
Posted July 07, 2016
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CharlesGrey: Not sure about the DLC, but at the current discount the main game is definitely worth checking out. Due to the writing and game mechanics, I think it's worth a look even if you're not normally a fan of J-RPGs.
How is it different from other JRPGs?
Posted July 07, 2016
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CharlesGrey: Not sure about the DLC, but at the current discount the main game is definitely worth checking out. Due to the writing and game mechanics, I think it's worth a look even if you're not normally a fan of J-RPGs.
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Gilozard: How is it different from other JRPGs?
Very little of the typical silly humor and "cuteness", for one thing. Despite the game's visual style, the story is serious and even somewhat dark at times. And I thought the combat system is well balanced and fun to experiment with. ( All characters have their own special skills and advantages, so you can try different combinations to match your playstyle, or try out new tactics when you get stuck at a difficult battle. )

I've personally grown tired of the genre and most of its clichés and outdated game mechanics, and yet I finished ( and enjoyed ) a playthrough of Celestian Tales: Old North, and even started a second one with a different main character. But even with a single playthrough, I think the game provides good value at the current discounted price.
Posted July 07, 2016
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NuffCatnip: Looks neat, I might give it a try,
but one thing bugs me, how come this game got released on gog, while games like 'Loren The Amazon Princess' were rejected multiple times?
GoG has a "No Visual Novel" policy. Loren The Amazon Princess can easily be categorized as one.
Posted July 07, 2016
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RyaReisender: GoG has a "No Visual Novel" policy.
Are you sure about that?

https://www.gog.com/game/hatoful_boyfriend
https://www.gog.com/game/hatoful_boyfriend_holiday_star

;)
Posted July 07, 2016
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RyaReisender: GoG has a "No Visual Novel" policy.
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Impaler26: Are you sure about that?

https://www.gog.com/game/hatoful_boyfriend
https://www.gog.com/game/hatoful_boyfriend_holiday_star

;)
There's this, too -> https://www.gog.com/game/long_live_the_queen
Posted July 07, 2016
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Gilozard: How is it different from other JRPGs?
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CharlesGrey: Very little of the typical silly humor and "cuteness", for one thing. Despite the game's visual style, the story is serious and even somewhat dark at times. And I thought the combat system is well balanced and fun to experiment with. ( All characters have their own special skills and advantages, so you can try different combinations to match your playstyle, or try out new tactics when you get stuck at a difficult battle. )

I've personally grown tired of the genre and most of its clichés and outdated game mechanics, and yet I finished ( and enjoyed ) a playthrough of Celestian Tales: Old North, and even started a second one with a different main character. But even with a single playthrough, I think the game provides good value at the current discounted price.
'Serious and dark' story? That's 90% of JRPGs, and certainly most of the large ones. They all seem to try to be serious. Using character archetypes/classes for companions? Ditto, only it holds true for 90% of RPGs generally.

Nothing you have mentioned is unique, or even mildly uncommon, for JRPGs.
Post edited July 07, 2016 by Gilozard
Posted July 08, 2016
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Gilozard: 'Serious and dark' story? That's 90% of JRPGs, and certainly most of the large ones. They all seem to try to be serious. Using character archetypes/classes for companions? Ditto, only it holds true for 90% of RPGs generally.

Nothing you have mentioned is unique, or even mildly uncommon, for JRPGs.
Both things I mentioned -- the style/tone, and the combat system -- are different from the majority of J-RPGs I've played. Not claiming to have played all of them, so your mileage may vary, I guess?

I forgot to mention, it's also kind of a low Fantasy type setting, with most skills and attacks in the game being non-magical, which is another element which sets it apart from most J-RPGs.
Posted July 08, 2016
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Gilozard: 'Serious and dark' story? That's 90% of JRPGs, and certainly most of the large ones. They all seem to try to be serious. Using character archetypes/classes for companions? Ditto, only it holds true for 90% of RPGs generally.

Nothing you have mentioned is unique, or even mildly uncommon, for JRPGs.
I found the game explored a lot of grey moral dilemmas that jrpgs tend to stay clear of ( in the jrpgs I played so far: the good guys are good, the bad guys are bad... sure, the good guys are not perfect, but their imperfections are cute and/or easily forgivable... hard to find a Isaac in jrpgs :).

This feels a bit like jrpg meets GoT. Kinda cool.

Overall, the branching story arch is cool too (I'll reserve judgment until part 2 and 3 come out) as is the perspective of different characters.

Personally, I find it's a jrpg I can appreciate as an adult. I got remainded of this recently as I started playing Solar Pier... and I can tell you right away, huge contrast in maturity.
Post edited July 08, 2016 by Magnitus
Posted July 08, 2016
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Gilozard: 'Serious and dark' story? That's 90% of JRPGs, and certainly most of the large ones. They all seem to try to be serious. Using character archetypes/classes for companions? Ditto, only it holds true for 90% of RPGs generally.

Nothing you have mentioned is unique, or even mildly uncommon, for JRPGs.
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CharlesGrey: Both things I mentioned -- the style/tone, and the combat system -- are different from the majority of J-RPGs I've played. Not claiming to have played all of them, so your mileage may vary, I guess?

I forgot to mention, it's also kind of a low Fantasy type setting, with most skills and attacks in the game being non-magical, which is another element which sets it apart from most J-RPGs.
You didn't mention any details about the combat system, just that the companions have different skills and abilities.

I dislike JRPGs for their gameplay and mechanics, and was hoping to hear details about that. At this point it sounds like there really isn't anything different in anything except story/plot so meh, not interested.
Post edited July 08, 2016 by Gilozard
Posted July 08, 2016
Celestian Tales really is just generic JRPG. It's not great, but it is still better than most RPG Maker games. If you don't like JRPGs you will not like this game for sure. It has nothing super special to it.

But some people like me like the JRPG concept and just want the good old SNES/Mega Drive/PSX games just with new story and maps and for those, Celestian Tales is quite good.
Post edited July 08, 2016 by RyaReisender
Posted July 08, 2016
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CharlesGrey: ...
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Gilozard: 'Serious and dark' story? That's 90% of JRPGs, and certainly most of the large ones. They all seem to try to be serious. Using character archetypes/classes for companions? Ditto, only it holds true for 90% of RPGs generally.

Nothing you have mentioned is unique, or even mildly uncommon, for JRPGs.
I'm with you with the "serious" part. Actually, I think JRPGs take things waaaaay to seriously, so much sometimes to be almost... "arrogant" in their narration, demanding everyone to follow thier often trite plotlines as if they were the most important thing in the world (Nomura's Final Fantasies are the best example, imo).

On the "dark" side, though... usually, in JRPGs everything is Black or White, Good or Evil, Allied or Hostile, without even a shade of gray- and without any choice from the player, either.

I openly admit to dislike JRPGs, btw! :)
Post edited July 08, 2016 by Enebias
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