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[wwm0nkey]

Absolutely crazy that this is going to be free. Hopefully it doesn't mean the game has been rebalanced in a negative way. Definitely going to try this out tomorrow.

All the card data is stored on the cloud, they can modify the game at any time which is interesting.

 

[Wedzi]

Looking forward to giving this game a shot tomorrow night. Can't wait to see why people are still very fond of this game.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Well guess we have to wait a few more hours!

 

[ForkNetwork]

I have exams next week

why Microsoft

 

[cj_iwakura]

Purchase it on the Xbox web portal so that at least it's associated with your account. You'll eventually have to move to Win10 or later anyways.

They can try and make me!

I'll probably get the game anyway, though.

 

[SaiyanRaoh]

Is this actually free? Or is this mobile games "free to play" bullshit?

 

[PSGames]

Is this actually free? Or is this mobile games "free to play" bullshit?

Played exactly as the original game is free.

 

[Gestault]

I can't wait to mess with this on my break tomorrow.

 

[Colbert]

Never played the original one and will give it a try. So thats +1 regarding audience.

Agree to the comment of the OP.

Wait, it is free? Nice move. MS.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

Yissss

 

[wwm0nkey]

Is this actually free? Or is this mobile games "free to play" bullshit?

Has the original unlock system of the first game, but if you don't have the time they're are optional card packs you can buy too.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Is this actually free? Or is this mobile games "free to play" bullshit?

It's the actual OG Xbox game with online.

 

[Teknopathetic]

Adam Isgreen's posts gave me the vibe that something like this was going to be the case. Still super stoked. Giddy as fuck.

 

[Mechazawa]

I'm curious what they ended up doing with the online since this thing is purported to have that Arena integration which I guess means they touched something in the game's online backend.

Hoping for a smooth party system that let's me easily 2v2 randos with a friend, but expecting original Xbox server list jank.

 

[Zeta Oni]

I'm curious what they ended up doing with the online since this thing is purported to have that Arena integration which I guess means they touched something in the game's online backend.

Hoping for a smooth party system that let's me easily 2v2 randos with a friend, but expecting original Xbox server list jank.

The old Xbox live has been completely replaced with the newest iteration, so you've got nothing to worry about.

 

[Mechazawa]

The old Xbox live has been completely replaced with the newest iteration, so you've got nothing to worry about.

The thing is though, that the way Adam Isgreen was talking on the Polygon interview about how reverse engineering the game limited what they could actually change, makes me worried that they had to keep all the same menus and systems for how you search/create matches. That and we haven't actually seen anything from the online.

Hope you're right, though.

 

[Surface of Me]

Interested in trying this, never tried the OG Xbox version.

 

[Zeta Oni]

The thing is though, that the way Adam Isgreen was talking on the Polygon interview about how reverse engineering the game limited what they could actually change, makes me worried that they had to keep all the same menus and systems for how you search/create matches. That and we haven't actually seen anything from the online.

Hope you're right, though.

Oh, in that case yeah everything is gonna be the same as it was back in 2004, except now a lot prettier.

Except now you can do LFG posts and Arena tournaments.

 

[docbon]

Never played this before, but enough people are hyped about it that I'll check it out later today for sure.

 

[Phreaker]

Great OT. I'm really hyped! What time does it go live?

 

[JustSomeone]

Is this a stealth release? When did they anmounce the release date? I have been following this game for years and only found out now it is being released today.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

I hope this game is legitimately good and not just "cult classic" good but in reality it's shit.

 

[Ushay]

Is this out today, where can I download it (UK)?

 

[GlitchyDegree]

Is this out today, where can I download it (UK)?

It should be going up for download sometime today. When it goes up you will be able to find it on the Xbox One store or the Windows 10 store.

 

[Bits N Pieces]

Is it normally around 2pm for the store update?

 

[QisTopTier]

I hope this game is legitimately good and not just "cult classic" good but in reality it's shit.

It's good just don't expect some hyper speed crazy game, it's fairly medium paced and at the start as you are getting things built up pretty slow. It's pretty much a card game played on foot with the cards being actions

 

[GlitchyDegree]

Is it normally around 2pm for the store update?

I think It usually updates at 10:00 am EST which is 3:00 pm in the UK

 

[KainXVIII]

How is singleplayer game? Don't care about multiplayer at all.

 

[CO_Andy]

How is singleplayer game? Don't care about multiplayer at all.

Both the gameplay and story are exceptional. Just don't expect a traditional RPG structure cuz exploration is pretty much non-existent.

 

[Raide]

I would love to see more games that do this, just to open up the userbase and fish for interest on potential sequels.

 

[KainXVIII]

Just don't expect a traditional RPG structure cuz exploration is pretty much non-existent.

Bummer! So what do you do, only fighting?

 

[Ushay]

It should be going up for download sometime today. When it goes up you will be able to find it on the Xbox One store or the Windows 10 store.

I think It usually updates at 10:00 am EST which is 3:00 pm in the UK

Great, can't wait to finally complete this game. I started it back on OG Xbox but never got around to completion.

Really hope this gets the interest and sequel it deserves. I honestly think Phantom Dust will be a hit if given the right budget and talent.

 

[MattKeil]

Bummer! So what do you do, only fighting?

It's basically an arena fighter at heart, yes.

 

[Vazra]

Bummer! So what do you do, only fighting?

Go to a hub talk to people go to a mission to fight enemies. Go back to the hub , get new abilities and do the next mission.

 

[Mdk7]

never tried it, might give it a go sooner or later.

 

[KainXVIII]

Go to a hub talk to people go to a mission to fight enemies. Go back to the hub , get new abilities and do the next mission.

Then these fighting sequences should be REALLY good. 😀

 

[Tizoc]

ETA til it releases officially? I checked Windows Store on my end but nada so far.

 

[GlitchyDegree]

ETA til it releases officially? I checked Windows Store on my end but nada so far.

I think It usually updates at 10:00 am EST which is 3:00 pm in the UK

It could be a bit earlier but that's usually the time the store updates with new content

 

[chronic_archaic]

Damn, I'll be passed out when it goes up

 

[tomwhite2004]

does the windows store allow you to pause and resume downloads after reboot like steam?

 

[orichalcos]

System req in the OT is legit?

 

[Tsunamo]

Having this for free is really great, hopefully they don't alter much from the original because of that.

I think It usually updates at 10:00 am EST which is 3:00 pm in the UK

Thanks for this Glitchy. I'll keep a eye out around then.

 

[Taliban Stan]

Oh shit, didn't know this was coming out today. I would have taken a half day or something.

 

[Rorschach]

:O I didn't know about this!

 

[LFMartins86]

System req in the OT is legit?

Should be. It's a port of a 13 year old game, it doesn't need a beefy pc.

 

[SPDIF]

does the windows store allow you to pause and resume downloads after reboot like steam?

It should do, yes.

 

[Zedox]

Oh, in that case yeah everything is gonna be the same as it was back in 2004, except now a lot prettier.

Except now you can do LFG posts and Arena tournaments.

Arena isn't there at launch. It is something that they want to do.

 

[MosquitoSmasher]

Is this turn-based?

 

[JustSomeone]

Did anyone find any deals for this?
I can't find it on GMG/wingamestore

 

[derFeef]

Did anyone find any deals for this?
I can't find it on GMG/wingamestore

lol