Though after looking at it several times (against better judgement) I've decided that it's not bad fanart by itself... it's just not even remotely as good as the original art and why they wouldn't use a cover that would be more likely to draw customers than this cheap-looking one I'll never know.
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Holiday
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Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(1):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 00:02
I'm going to scan and print out my Japanese La Pucelle cover to replace this one, haha. The addition of the word "tactics" still annoys me a bit. But it might have been weirder if they had translated La Pucelle: Hikari no Seijo Densetsu into English? Or not
Crappy cover aside, I'm still going to get this game when it's released in May
Juan
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"Re(1):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 00:08:
Im gonna go ahead and say (read: wishful thinking) that the box is fake. The image looks very familiar and the mastiff logo looks like they took the one on the site and cropped it badly (look at the A.)
If its real then NANDEYANEN!
Edit: the angel also looks suspicious, doesnt blend well with the frame.
Though after looking at it several times (against better judgement) I've decided that it's not bad fanart by itself... it's just not even remotely as good as the original art and why they wouldn't use a cover that would be more likely to draw customers than this cheap-looking one I'll never know.
, posted Thu 26 Feb 01:44
I'm guessing they want a T rating, and Prier's pose on the JP cover was a little too risque.
ROSHIIIIIII!!!
exodus
1777th Post
Silver Carpet V.I.P- Platinum Executive
"Re(2):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 02:57
quote: But it might have been weirder if they had translated La Pucelle: Hikari no Seijo Densetsu into English? Or not
legend of the holy mother of light? legend of the sister of light?
(trying to get the right translation)
they sound ok to me.
but about this cover - don't get me wrong, I love the original. But this one is not bad. It's no XS localization, that's for sure. And it reminds me of oldschool Japanese PC Engine covers, so...I kinda don't mind it. The mastiff logo sucks, and I've no idea what the point of changing the art is, but...could have been worse.
heh...usually I'm on the other side of this argument.
Ammadeau
753th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member+
"Re(2):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 03:47
quote: I'm guessing they want a T rating, and Prier's pose on the JP cover was a little too risque.
Then they could have used the boxart from the normal Japanese relese. Prier isn't even on it. Aoulette is with some cherubs. I actually like this cover better, less busy.
Ishmael
1204th Post
Red Carpet Executive Member
"Re(3):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 06:09
quote: I'm guessing they want a T rating, and Prier's pose on the JP cover was a little too risque.
Then they could have used the boxart from the normal Japanese relese. Prier isn't even on it. Aoulette is with some cherubs. I actually like this cover better, less busy.
Weren't the cherubs buck nekkid? That may be the reason they didn't go with that cover either.
As for the US cover, it reminds me of the US cover to Guardian Heroes for some reason. I'm hoping that Juan is right and that the cover is just a mock up but even if it isn't I'm sure I'll still pick up the game.
[Hmm, I had more or less given up on RPG's but now I'm buying monster time killers like Disgaea and other games that get high marks around here. This board is a bad influence on me.]
Radish
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"Re(3):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 06:38
quote: But it might have been weirder if they had translated La Pucelle: Hikari no Seijo Densetsu into English? Or not
legend of the holy mother of light? legend of the sister of light?
(trying to get the right translation)
they sound ok to me.
but about this cover - don't get me wrong, I love the original. But this one is not bad. It's no XS localization, that's for sure. And it reminds me of oldschool Japanese PC Engine covers, so...I kinda don't mind it. The mastiff logo sucks, and I've no idea what the point of changing the art is, but...could have been worse.
heh...usually I'm on the other side of this argument.
Yes when I read the thread title I was expecting a lot worse. This isn't so bad although I find it an odd change and would rather have the original.
My greatest fear is that this is an indication of how they translate things over at Mastiff and they might make other weird changes... However it also does look pretty mockupy so I guess we'll have to wait until the release in a few months to see.
Gojira
1316th Post
Red Carpet Executive Member
"Re(4):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 07:39
What else has Mastiff done? This is the first I've heard of them.
ROSHIIIIIII!!!
Juan
3846th Post
Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(5):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 07:51:
Theres a list at the bottom of this page Link Here
quote:The mastiff logo sucks, and I've no idea what the point of changing the art is, but...could have been worse.
[this message was edited by Juan on Thu 26 Feb 07:52]
Holiday
2246th Post
Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(3):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 08:14
quote: But it might have been weirder if they had translated La Pucelle: Hikari no Seijo Densetsu into English? Or not
legend of the holy mother of light? legend of the sister of light?
(trying to get the right translation)
they sound ok to me.
I was just scared that they'd choose something like "legendary shining holy sister" or something. hey, that sounds like a potential title for an bishoujo game... I must have been thinking negative thoughts when I saw that cover.
Hey, and fix that Marigra link on your main page! Although it's a bit too late now :)
Spoon 147th Post
Regular Customer
"Re(3):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 11:25
quote: But it might have been weirder if they had translated La Pucelle: Hikari no Seijo Densetsu into English? Or not
legend of the holy mother of light? legend of the sister of light?
(trying to get the right translation)
they sound ok to me.
but about this cover - don't get me wrong, I love the original. But this one is not bad. It's no XS localization, that's for sure. And it reminds me of oldschool Japanese PC Engine covers, so...I kinda don't mind it. The mastiff logo sucks, and I've no idea what the point of changing the art is, but...could have been worse.
heh...usually I'm on the other side of this argument.
It does look surprisingly oldschool... in fact, it makes me wonder who drew it up or why they picked that look because it's in such sharp contrast to the thick/rounded more contemporary style of the JP cover.
I'll judge the game when I play it, though. No bets from me.
exodus
1781th Post
Silver Carpet V.I.P- Platinum Executive
"Re(4):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 12:30
quote: I was just scared that they'd choose something like "legendary shining holy sister" or something. hey, that sounds like a potential title for an bishoujo game... I must have been thinking negative thoughts when I saw that cover.
Hey, and fix that Marigra link on your main page! Although it's a bit too late now :)
hehe...shining! well, yeah, I guess that'd ruin it a bit.
Marigra link? My site has so many errors :(
Please email me when you see this stuff - rid does! I'd really appreciate it.
Holiday
2249th Post
Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(5):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 13:48
quote: Marigra link? My site has so many errors :(
Please email me when you see this stuff - rid does! I'd really appreciate it.
No prob! Actually I just spotted it before I wrote my post. Your site has many errors? I must be blind X_X
I still haven't downloaded that MariGra game yet...
exodus
1783th Post
Silver Carpet V.I.P- Platinum Executive
"Re(6):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 13:50
quote: I still haven't downloaded that MariGra game yet...
ehehe ^_^; neither have I...I'm on 56k, so I hardly know what the hell I'm talking about half the time.
my life is a lie >_<
Gojira
1318th Post
Red Carpet Executive Member
"Re(6):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 17:08
quote: Theres a list at the bottom of this page Link Here
Holy monkey on a stick. If ever there was a list of obscure bargain-bin mediocrity in existance, this is it. Well, Tenchu was okay but I wouldn't call the translation great...
ROSHIIIIIII!!!
Satoshi_Miwa
2584th Post
Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(1):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Thu 26 Feb 17:23
Eh...I don't hate it. Not as good as the Japanese box art, but it's not terrible or anything.
I'm more concerned on how the dub will be, and if they'll have the Japanese dialouge like Atlus did for Disagea
Separated at Birth?
Ven 28th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(2):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Sun 29 Feb 09:56
I've been meaning to try Disgaea, and I've never even heard of this moe-looking La Pucelle thing. Does anyone have a link to a review, a movie, or just want to say anything about the game?
I'd appreciate it. O_@
Ammadeau
762th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member+
"Re(3):US Boxart for La Pucelle"
, posted Sun 29 Feb 11:22:
quote: I've been meaning to try Disgaea, and I've never even heard of this moe-looking La Pucelle thing. Does anyone have a link to a review, a movie, or just want to say anything about the game?
"US Boxart for La Pucelle" 
