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Title: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on September 10, 2014, 07:25:35 pm
I missed the Genesis/Megadrive release for this back then around 2010 but I'm happy to find that the other ports are coming out soon 8). I don't exactly when this is coming out... somewhere around fall 2014 (Sep - Nov)! I gotta check out my budget for the money and going to Pre-order the Dreamcast & strategy guide for this.


Source: http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/factory/shop/

Here is a coupon for a 5% discount - 5805735 - Only applies if order is $20 Plus.

Didn't see this until I paid for everything...
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: burningdoom on September 10, 2014, 07:27:51 pm
Woot woot! I so want to play this one.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: redblaze57 on September 10, 2014, 09:22:08 pm
still waiting for my Dreamcast copy
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on September 10, 2014, 09:24:24 pm
still waiting for my Dreamcast copy

I heard around its coming out around fall 2014 "Cross my Fingers".
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Bwigdahl on September 10, 2014, 11:14:02 pm
Went ahead and picked out the genesis version with the strategy guide... good looking out with the coupon code my man.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on September 11, 2014, 01:52:44 pm
Man my excitement for this game has really been tamped down by the amount of times they've pushed the game back, but without actually telling everyone. This was supposed to be out in May I believe but they kept quiet on the subject until just recently.

Still, I'll be happy when it finally arrives.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on September 11, 2014, 06:14:02 pm
still waiting for my Dreamcast copy


^ this.


They've delayed it for like a year now.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on September 11, 2014, 06:22:16 pm
still waiting for my Dreamcast copy


^ this.


They've delayed it for like a year now.

I heard they're going to release all of the other platforms at the same time and Microsoft have been giving them some problems because of Pier Solar having a lot of "internal Problem."
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: redblaze57 on September 11, 2014, 06:32:38 pm
still waiting for my Dreamcast copy


^ this.


They've delayed it for like a year now.

yeah I as one of the ones who backed the kickstarter and it's been delayed because Microsft's policies and practices are stupid. I think they even asked backers of the 360 version if they wanted to change it to a different platform.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on September 11, 2014, 06:39:27 pm
Microsoft PLS

(http://www.pxleyes.com/images/contests/crying/fullsize/A-Tear----4df262918281e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: soera on September 11, 2014, 10:39:26 pm
There still is no word on the PS3 version either.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on September 11, 2014, 10:41:47 pm
There still is no word on the PS3 version either.

Apparently they said they are not going to approach Sony & Nintendo until they solved their issue with microsoft.... Sooo Yeah...
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: soera on September 12, 2014, 06:41:42 am
Screw Microshaft.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: theflea on September 13, 2014, 11:14:20 pm
I'm still waiting on the dreamcast version too.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: redblaze57 on September 17, 2014, 07:54:52 pm
I just got a survey for which Box variant I want (went with North american version) so hopefully the means it will be coming soon
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on November 07, 2014, 01:17:29 pm
Pier Solar Email Update
>Currently manufacturing
>Pictures
>We're getting a release date within 2 week.
>Free goodies too

Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Bwigdahl on November 07, 2014, 06:02:16 pm
Pier Solar Email Update
>Currently manufacturing
>Pictures
>We're getting a release date within 2 week.
>Free goodies too

Just got this email too! yay!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on November 07, 2014, 06:29:44 pm
Pier Solar Email Update
>Currently manufacturing
>Pictures
>We're getting a release date within 2 week.
>Free goodies too

Just got this email too! yay!

Inb4

release date is late 2015
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Bwigdahl on November 07, 2014, 06:31:24 pm
Pier Solar Email Update
>Currently manufacturing
>Pictures
>We're getting a release date within 2 week.
>Free goodies too

Just got this email too! yay!

Inb4

release date is late 2015


let's hope not  :-[
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on November 08, 2014, 10:39:57 am
Pier Solar Email Update
>Currently manufacturing
>Pictures
>We're getting a release date within 2 week.
>Free goodies too


Which console version is this for?
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on November 08, 2014, 11:51:09 am
Pier Solar Email Update
>Currently manufacturing
>Pictures
>We're getting a release date within 2 week.
>Free goodies too


Which console version is this for?

"Pier Solar REPRINT, REPRINT_EP, Dreamcast, PC/LINUX/MAC, the strategy guide or the OST."
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on November 29, 2014, 05:11:49 pm
Did anybody get the email with the release date? Its been about 3 weeks since the email and they said about 2 weeks for release date confirmation. 

I'm almost not surprised that this happened but i'm still disappointed.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on December 06, 2014, 01:15:17 pm
Email Update 12/6/14
> Manufacturing was delayed because of "Quality Control Process"
> The Reprint for everything except DC, PC, Linux, Mac, SG is going be ready by DEC 23rd
> The other reprint are still in the making and will be shipped later.

Welp that's the gist of it.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: dashv on December 17, 2014, 01:09:33 am
Pier Solar is on sale right now on PSN for $9!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: burningdoom on December 17, 2014, 12:55:42 pm
Pier Solar is on sale right now on PSN for $9!

I really hope it comes to Xbox Live Arcade. Right now GameFAQs still has it listed as cancelled: :(

http://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/689129-pier-solar-and-the-great-architects
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on December 30, 2014, 10:39:00 pm
This f$#%ing game has really gotten on my last nerve. I understand that this is a very complex game and the HD conversion is no walk in the park, but good god, WM has the worst customer service/PR I've ever seen! They can't even offer us brief updates, instead we are all just left with empty pockets from the money they took and arbitrary release dates that come and go with no explanation. I seriously would cancel my preorders if I had more faith I'd actually get my money back, but I think it would just confuse them and I'd be out my money and not have anything coming my way. I turn 30 in 2017, maybe I'll be able to enjoy my Dreamcast port on my birthday that year...
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on December 30, 2014, 11:03:04 pm
This f$#%ing game has really gotten on my last nerve. I understand that this is a very complex game and the HD conversion is no walk in the park, but good god, WM has the worst customer service/PR I've ever seen! They can't even offer us brief updates, instead we are all just left with empty pockets from the money they took and arbitrary release dates that come and go with no explanation. I seriously would cancel my preorders if I had more faith I'd actually get my money back, but I think it would just confuse them and I'd be out my money and not have anything coming my way. I turn 30 in 2017, maybe I'll be able to enjoy my Dreamcast port on my birthday that year...
I feel your pain brother. The only solace we can take is that the digital versions are out, and the Genesis prints are done. Now they can focus on our release, hopefully with some beta testing by the digital people.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on December 30, 2014, 11:59:54 pm
This f$#%ing game has really gotten on my last nerve. I understand that this is a very complex game and the HD conversion is no walk in the park, but good god, WM has the worst customer service/PR I've ever seen! They can't even offer us brief updates, instead we are all just left with empty pockets from the money they took and arbitrary release dates that come and go with no explanation. I seriously would cancel my preorders if I had more faith I'd actually get my money back, but I think it would just confuse them and I'd be out my money and not have anything coming my way. I turn 30 in 2017, maybe I'll be able to enjoy my Dreamcast port on my birthday that year...
I feel your pain brother. The only solace we can take is that the digital versions are out, and the Genesis prints are done. Now they can focus on our release, hopefully with some beta testing by the digital people.


I hope so. I preordered it almost a year ago and the delays bother me far less then just the info blackouts WM has become infamous for. I'm hoping we'll get it in 2015. I can only imagine how pissed the Kickstarter people are about all of this. it's been what, two years since they ran that.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on December 31, 2014, 01:03:24 am
well from their email from Dec 5.

"The REPRINT/REPRINT_EP Quality Control process - which was biggest reason for delay - has been finalized last Tuesday. That means manufacturing has resumed and should end December 23th.
Please then allow one-to-two extra weeks before we can ship the games to you."

so it'll be around mid Jan. for the first couple of shipments.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on December 31, 2014, 11:06:31 am
well from their email from Dec 5.

"The REPRINT/REPRINT_EP Quality Control process - which was biggest reason for delay - has been finalized last Tuesday. That means manufacturing has resumed and should end December 23th.
Please then allow one-to-two extra weeks before we can ship the games to you."

so it'll be around mid Jan. for the first couple of shipments.
I'm glad they ironed that out, but that's just the Genesis reprints. I hope that means good things for the Dreamcast version, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm still surprised to hear the strategy guide isn't finished either...
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on February 13, 2015, 07:40:16 pm
Email Update (Received Feb 10th) - Forgot to post

"We would like to inform that the Pier Solar REPRINT and REPRINT_EP have been successfully manufactured and are now in transit to our distribution points.
If you have preordered either of those items, you will shortly receive another email (probably next week) to let you input your shipping address and trigger its immediate shipment to your home."

"For Pier Solar Dreamcast, PC/LINUX/MAC the game is still under final testing at the moment.
The Strategy Guide is still under proofreading at the moment.
If you have preordered any of those items, you will receive another email shortly to let you know of progress.

Please note again:
- We only require your shipping address at shipping time.
- You will decide of the exact timing you want your preorder to be shipped, so you can also wait further to get your Strategy Guide shipped along with your games, it's flexible.
- May the game be sold-out again, your preorder is secured in our stock, please no stress!"


A big thanks again for your patience, which should be rewarded! We also have some extra Pier Solar surprises (small hint: "BITS").


I dont get the hint BITS.

Welp Dreamcast RIP  :'(
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on February 13, 2015, 07:48:00 pm
I got that email the other day. I hope they finish the Strategy Guide and Dreamcast version soon. It's getting kind of ridiculous.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on February 13, 2015, 08:45:06 pm
I got that email the other day. I hope they finish the Strategy Guide and Dreamcast version soon. It's getting kind of ridiculous.
Lets hope the "goodies" will make it up.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on February 15, 2015, 10:55:56 pm
I got that email the other day. I hope they finish the Strategy Guide and Dreamcast version soon. It's getting kind of ridiculous.


That is an understatement lol


I've been on this Watermelon roller coaster just for a year, I cannot imagine if you were one of the Kickstarter funders from back in 2012. I understand delays, but Watermelon has produced some of the worst PR I have ever seen with few updates or explanation why things are being pushed back. I'd cancel my order if I wasn't afraid doing so would complicate things to the point where I'd never see my money or my game.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on February 16, 2015, 08:25:02 am
I got that email the other day. I hope they finish the Strategy Guide and Dreamcast version soon. It's getting kind of ridiculous.


That is an understatement lol


I've been on this Watermelon roller coaster just for a year, I cannot imagine if you were one of the Kickstarter funders from back in 2012. I understand delays, but Watermelon has produced some of the worst PR I have ever seen with few updates or explanation why things are being pushed back. I'd cancel my order if I wasn't afraid doing so would complicate things to the point where I'd never see my money or my game.
The only saving grace for me is that they've put out the digital versions. I know there is at least the game, and that it exists. I guess now it's just making sure the DC version is up to snuff.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: burningdoom on February 20, 2015, 12:07:41 pm
Man I had a great surprise last night! I've been waiting forever for the Xbox Live Arcade or Dreamcast version of this game to come out. I finally had given up on either version ever being released.

Well, I'm on my new Wii U, just browsing the eShop, and lo and behold, in front of my very eyes is Pier Solar available for download!!! I had no idea it was already on Wii U! After work today, I will be heading to GameStop to get a eShop Points Card!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: foxhack on February 20, 2015, 03:37:55 pm
This game has been out on PCs for months, yet I still can't bring myself to buy it.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: desocietas on February 20, 2015, 04:58:14 pm
This game has been out on PCs for months, yet I still can't bring myself to buy it.

Yeah, I'm holding off, too, for some reason.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Bwigdahl on February 20, 2015, 05:02:58 pm
Email Update (Received Feb 10th) - Forgot to post

"We would like to inform that the Pier Solar REPRINT and REPRINT_EP have been successfully manufactured and are now in transit to our distribution points.
If you have preordered either of those items, you will shortly receive another email (probably next week) to let you input your shipping address and trigger its immediate shipment to your home."

"For Pier Solar Dreamcast, PC/LINUX/MAC the game is still under final testing at the moment.
The Strategy Guide is still under proofreading at the moment.
If you have preordered any of those items, you will receive another email shortly to let you know of progress.

Please note again:
- We only require your shipping address at shipping time.
- You will decide of the exact timing you want your preorder to be shipped, so you can also wait further to get your Strategy Guide shipped along with your games, it's flexible.
- May the game be sold-out again, your preorder is secured in our stock, please no stress!"


A big thanks again for your patience, which should be rewarded! We also have some extra Pier Solar surprises (small hint: "BITS").


I dont get the hint BITS.

Welp Dreamcast RIP  :'(


The surprises better be fucking awesome, lol... Been checking my email every day this week, still nothing. At least the version I preordered (Genesis reprint) SEEMS to be done. But at this point, who knows?
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: pceslayer on February 20, 2015, 07:04:03 pm
I am part of the DC kickstarter and also am waiting on a reprint copy for Genesis. Double whammy for me I guess...

Not really worried about NOT getting it considering how long it took Watermelon to originally get the Genesis version out the door.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: redblaze57 on February 20, 2015, 10:51:53 pm
Hello Backers 
We have been working hard to ensure that the Physical release goes off without any margin of error.
Bug testing and working against the Dreamcast constraints has been a mighty challenge, however I am now proud to say that the hard work (And you’re patience and support) has paid off.
We are happy to say that the physical releases of Pier Solar And The Great Architects HD is almost ready, after everything is finalized and complete, all contents will be manufactured and the disks ready to print.
We know it’s been a long road and many people have been waiting for some time and we are hoping that by March all of your patience will be rewarded.
We'd also like to point out that due to our reduced staff we can't keep track of all comments, so if you need to reach us for any reason, please use the Kickstarter Message system, and you'll receive a prompt response.
We'll be recording a video next week showcasing the Dreamcast version running and also some of the new features in the game, please watch out for another update shortly after.
We thank you for all your patience and support. Without you Pier Solar HD wouldn't exist.
All the very best.
WaterMelon

Just got that email
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Bwigdahl on February 27, 2015, 03:07:51 pm
Well my Genesis reprint version SHOULD be shipping soon, just got an email where i finalized my order and gave them my shipping info and everything... fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: jrjigga57 on February 28, 2015, 10:25:42 am
can someone please explain to me the difference of the genesis pier solar reprint and the genesis pier solar EP reprint? thanks in advance
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Bwigdahl on March 05, 2015, 10:50:09 am
My copy has shipped!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: burningdoom on March 05, 2015, 12:12:44 pm
I started playing this today. Just a bit of advice for everyone: Go to the options menu and turn off the "auto-path" option. It's so annoying to control your party otherwise. They will snake around every object they come across whether you want them to or not and it drives you nuts. Took me a little bit to figure that out.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Bwigdahl on March 10, 2015, 09:51:37 am
Got my copy in the mail today! not much in the way of extras that I could see, aside from a little frog keychain, some stickers and a couple postcards. But hey, got my game so I'm happy. Still waiting on the strategy guide.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: kraussndhouse on March 10, 2015, 01:38:01 pm
I went ahead and bought it on the PS4, but definitely ordered Elysian Shadows on the DC. 
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: desocietas on May 01, 2015, 01:00:47 pm
can someone please explain to me the difference of the genesis pier solar reprint and the genesis pier solar EP reprint? thanks in advance

From the site:

What's the difference between the Pier Solar for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive REPRINT and REPRINT_EP versions?
REPRINT has English, German and French available for the whole in game text, while REPRINT_EP has English, Spanish and Portuguese. Both versions have in-game menus and instructions of all five languages mentioned. There are also in-game menus and instructions in Japanese on both versions.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on May 27, 2015, 04:13:49 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HCh3SI_6jg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HCh3SI_6jg)

Samples for the Dreamcast and PC!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on July 06, 2015, 07:25:27 am
So there's been no word on the Dreamcast version since that video... Also, it looks like Tulio left the company.

http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/blogs/wm-blog_1/?rdirectlink=40

I'm curious what the hold up is now with the strategy guide and the Dreamcast game.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on July 06, 2015, 09:18:08 am
So there's been no word on the Dreamcast version since that video... Also, it looks like Tulio left the company.

http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/blogs/wm-blog_1/?rdirectlink=40 (http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/blogs/wm-blog_1/?rdirectlink=40)

I'm curious what the hold up is now with the strategy guide and the Dreamcast game.


Seriously!


This is the last game I ever purchase from them.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: redblaze57 on July 06, 2015, 10:42:03 am
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/573261866/pier-solar-hd-an-rpg-for-xbox360-pc-mac-linux-and/posts/1244846

Last update they should start Shipping soon, at least those who kickstarted it
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on July 06, 2015, 12:23:58 pm
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/573261866/pier-solar-hd-an-rpg-for-xbox360-pc-mac-linux-and/posts/1244846

Last update they should start Shipping soon, at least those who kickstarted it
Well that's good to see. Being that I never received an email to double check my address, I'll assume it's only backers for now. Still, that's promising.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on July 06, 2015, 06:25:18 pm
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/573261866/pier-solar-hd-an-rpg-for-xbox360-pc-mac-linux-and/posts/1244846 (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/573261866/pier-solar-hd-an-rpg-for-xbox360-pc-mac-linux-and/posts/1244846)

Last update they should start Shipping soon, at least those who kickstarted it
Well that's good to see. Being that I never received an email to double check my address, I'll assume it's only backers for now. Still, that's promising.


Yeah, I don't have anything in my inbox either (also not a KS backer). Hopefully it will be soon. . .
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: redblaze57 on July 06, 2015, 07:25:57 pm
Just got an email saying it was the last chance to change my address. Sh!ts happening
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on August 10, 2015, 01:28:59 am
*sigh* the info stream has become cold again. I am starting to think more and more we won't actually get this game until next year.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: dondetti on August 10, 2015, 02:19:30 am
I'd be willing to trade in my first reprint edition that came out in 2010 or so. All complete and new.

Tried to like it several times but it's just not for me...
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on October 03, 2015, 08:21:56 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/HHUQltm.png)
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on October 03, 2015, 09:10:24 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/HHUQltm.png)


YES!!! Finally!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: Limeface on October 27, 2015, 02:18:36 am
Watermelon Games just updated their blog. They are ready to ship out pre-orders! http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/blogs/?rdirectlink=41

 "If you have pre-ordered anything on the MGF, check your account or email, we will be shipping your pre-orders.

- If you have been supporting our Pier Solar HD KICKSTARTER, check also your email, we will be shipping your rewards after you provided us with your phone number HOH YEAH!. "

If you pre-ordred anything from them then you need to confirm your shipping information on the "My Orders" page. I'm not sure about Kickstarter backers. You'll probably have to confirm shipping through your email/kickstarter.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bobster on October 27, 2015, 07:21:06 am
Yeah I got my email yesterday to complete the order. It's finally almost here!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: redblaze57 on October 27, 2015, 12:48:57 pm
Got an email saying it's shipping
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on October 27, 2015, 01:15:09 pm
Watermelon Games just updated their blog. They are ready to ship out pre-orders! http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/blogs/?rdirectlink=41

 "If you have pre-ordered anything on the MGF, check your account or email, we will be shipping your pre-orders.

- If you have been supporting our Pier Solar HD KICKSTARTER, check also your email, we will be shipping your rewards after you provided us with your phone number HOH YEAH!. "

If you pre-ordred anything from them then you need to confirm your shipping information on the "My Orders" page. I'm not sure about Kickstarter backers. You'll probably have to confirm shipping through your email/kickstarter.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I got email about this a few days ago. Already confirmed my address and everything.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: bikingjahuty on October 27, 2015, 10:31:52 pm
I'm so happy this is finally happening!
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: xxunixx on November 01, 2015, 10:20:21 pm
Is the Dreamcast version available for purchase or is it an extremely limited run for pre-orders( or kickstarter backers) only? Almost downloaded the XB1 version.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on November 01, 2015, 11:09:46 pm
From the Watermelon Website: The next available date is 11/11/2015
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: soera on November 01, 2015, 11:25:03 pm
Is this digital for the PS4 only?
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on November 14, 2015, 03:51:00 pm
Eyyyyyy my pier solar DC game and SG came in today. wooooowwww does it look good.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: ignition365 on November 30, 2015, 12:11:45 pm
So anybody that has this game, how is it?  It seems it is in stock and I'm thinking about buying a copy.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: kylejarnett on December 05, 2015, 09:47:37 pm
So anybody that has this game, how is it?  It seems it is in stock and I'm thinking about buying a copy.


i too, am curious about this. im just starting to grow my dreamcast collection and would certainly like to add this to it.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: fredlepirate on December 07, 2015, 05:58:35 pm
I just completed the first quest and so far so good. I use a vga cable and the game look great. The environment are all updated from the Genesis version, only the characters havent seem to change. You can select between HD/16 bits graphic anytime and switch music from PCM to FM (Genesis quality). The gameplay is like any typical 16-bits RPG from the 90s.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: ignition365 on December 07, 2015, 06:04:17 pm
I just completed the first quest and so far so good. I use a vga cable and the game look great. The environment are all updated from the Genesis version, only the characters havent seem to change. You can select between HD/16 bits graphic anytime and switch music from PCM to FM (Genesis quality). The gameplay is like any typical 16-bits RPG from the 90s.
Sounds good to me, did you or anyone buy the strategy guide know the quality of the guide, or if the game necessitates a guide.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: fredlepirate on December 11, 2015, 08:03:33 am
I just completed the first quest and so far so good. I use a vga cable and the game look great. The environment are all updated from the Genesis version, only the characters havent seem to change. You can select between HD/16 bits graphic anytime and switch music from PCM to FM (Genesis quality). The gameplay is like any typical 16-bits RPG from the 90s.
Sounds good to me, did you or anyone buy the strategy guide know the quality of the guide, or if the game necessitates a guide.
Get the guide. I had to check a couple times on gamefaqs to figure out where to go. The dungeons can be sometime tricky by their design, with door and elevator not visible (floating platform hiding behind a pillar). Im still having fun, but its not a easy JRPG.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: tripredacus on January 05, 2018, 11:15:48 am
BUMP!

So far to me it seems there is no difference between the 1st and 2nd reprint editions, is this correct? If you had one of each in front of you, would you be able to tell the difference between the two?

Based on what I have gathered, there are 5 releases on Genesis

Genesis [NA]
Mega Drive [EU]
Mega Drive [JP]
Reprint Edition
Reprint Edition "REPRINT_EP" ... has label on front: (Spanish/Portugese)

As noted, there seems no difference (outwardly) of the first (2011) and second (2015) reprint versions. I have looked at pictures and watched unboxing videos of both and they have the same things inside.

And I am looking at there being 3 entries for Reprint Edition and think they should all be merged.
https://vgcollect.com/item/81192
https://vgcollect.com/item/79624
https://vgcollect.com/item/22317

MD JP is not in the DB, nor is the "REPRINT_EP" one with the label.

But I figure I'd ask people who have these things first if there is a difference between the 2011 and 2015 reprint editions before doing anything.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: ignition365 on January 05, 2018, 11:31:17 am
Yeah, tons of games get reprinted constantly, with no distinguishable differences, and we don't mark them as different.  Like when Gamestop gets in new stock of Call of Duty titles and such.
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: davifus on January 05, 2018, 06:11:50 pm
Did Pier Solar only get multiple Megadrive reprints? I got the dreamcast version.

2011
- Mega Drive
20XX
- Mega Drive reprint (2nd run)
2015
- Megadrive Reprint (3rd)
- Dreamcast
- Digital Release

Is this right?
Title: Re: Pier Solar
Post by: tripredacus on January 08, 2018, 11:21:46 am
I think there is only 1 reprint of the MD version, but it was sold at two different times with different extras. And these extras were on the side and not inside the packaging. There seems to be 3 Dreamcast versions, US, EU and JP. IDK about digital releases.

The timeline I see for the MD releases is 2011 the initial order. Then the Reprint was in 2011 because the initial sold out so fast. It looks to be just a few months and you can find videos on Youtube of people getting the reprint in 2011. Then people receiving the reprint again in 2015 in the second run of the reprint.

The initial version had 3 different covers, teh Genesis, Mega Drive EU and Mega Drive JP covers. The reprint cover is just the black one with Genesis/MD logos on it and says Watermelon Reprint on the top.