Freedom Wars is almost here and no one seems to be talking about it. I want to change that.

Freedom Wars is the upcoming PS Vita exclusive where you must fight to gain your freedom.

Freedom Wars launch trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeHYPTMnveI

Freedom wars is a Japanese action role-playing video game developed by SCE Japan Studio exclusively for the PlayStation Vita. Set in the distant future at a time where the majority of humankind are imprisoned in penal city-states known as Panopticons which wage war against one another, the game involves players cooperating together to fight against enemies and contribute towards their Panopticon. The game has proven to be among the most successful first-party PlayStation Vita titles within Japan, having attained the second highest all-time opening sales for Vita software sold there. It was released on 02014-06-26-0000June 26, 2014 in Japan and on 02014-08-07-0000August 7, 2014 in Asia, with North American and European releases scheduled for October 2014 [28th October in America 29th October 2014, and in the UK and Ireland on Friday the 31st]. [from wikipedia]

The game will cost $29.99 in America and €29.99 in Europe

Here is the story trailer http://youtu.be/lUj7glhBa3Y

There's a 25 hour story campaign.

Links for those who want to know more about the story and characters.

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014/06/30/new-freedom-wars-trailer-offers-story-details/

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/10/22/freedom-wars-out-tuesday-characters-panopticons-detailed/

About Freedom wars gameplay.

The game is a third-person battle action game, and features local and online multiplayer functionality, both co-operative and competitive, for up to eight players. The game features a grappling whip called the "thorn" that the player can use to zip across the battlefield and pull giant enemies to the ground. Different classes of thorns also grant various special techniques, such as traps, healing, and shields. Players fight alongside androids known as Accessories which provide combat support during missions; the player gives a set of commands to their Accessory that they execute, which include holding a position, collecting materials, or rescuing civilians. [from wikipedia]

The features 8 player online and ad-hoc co-op, and 8 vs 8 PVP.[4 players and 4 NPC helper on each team]

Boss fight video http://youtu.be/4hJpP7NKPpY

Hands-on co-op http://youtu.be/RqBSLdTjTz0

GameSpot E3 stage demo http://youtu.be/KTut8ZGNceM

PVP trailer http://youtu.be/4nc6cOz8rRU?list=UUaghC0OZwAdidMrbvxkcrPg

Pre-order DLC

[from PS.Blog]

For those looking for a head start in reducing your sentence within the world of Freedom Wars, our participating retailers are offering the same pre-order DLC as the original Japan release. These items include:

1. Limited Edition Costume – Personalize your Freedom Wars character with Formal Wear
2. Powerful Starter Weapons – Upgraded melee and long range attack weapons
3. Limited Edition Sticker Set – For in-game use
4. Combat Pack Item – Medical Supply Set

Lastly, for those that want the same DLC items for the digital version, simply purchase Freedom Wars between Wednesday, 29th October to Tuesday, November 11th [dates for Europe. 1 day earlier in America]. After that, they will no longer be available.

[I forgot you in the poll but I can't change it. Edit thread claim that there's no poll]

Preordered on Amazon yesterday. Looking forward to it. The Vita is an awesome console, and this looks like an awesome game!

I'm waiting for it. I just think it fell of the news a bit because it is already out in Japan, so people already discussed it a lot during the launch.

Nobody is talking about it because it's on the Vita, and that's a pretty huge burden in the West cause nobody has one.
Also it had a pretty lukewarm reception in Japan and in the import impressions thread on NeoGaf at least.

I think with Sony's push of the PS4 in Japan in 2015 they should port FW to the PS4.

I personally have no interest in the game.

I pre-ordered it today for a mindblowing €23 price at discount on amazon! Needless to say how I am hyped for this. Just a bit sad it won't have english voices, I can't follow Japanese so well, but on the bright side, the voice acting is always better on Japanese games.

Discussion has been moved to the Vita thread for pretty much all Vita content for very obvious reasons.

Hey, nice job with the OP. We don't always get a whole lot of effort in VGC threads.

I've had it pre-ordered since September. Looking forward to it!

Hopefully I'll be able to get it before the year ends, but there are just too many high priority games coming out within the next month! A shame an exclusive for the Vita is being released with so little fanfare, though. I'm afraid of what the first week sales in the west are going to look like.

Day 1 purchase for me.....I've prepared my wallet for this!

I'm definitely getting it, just not Day 1. Life has been busy for me so I don't have much time playing games unfortunately...