Just saw an update and this is what the change was. For those who dont have it yet, this makes the game cheaper to purchase the whole thing, adn i highly recommend it. It isnt as good as Chaos Rings titles, but it holds pretty strong for a Square Enix iOS title.
Wow! It is huge! Gotta try it for tonight only, hope it plays well on tv. Tonight is busy for me cause I just for a Gameloft duo wireless controller, so if you all were sick of all my hdmi posts, now its going to be wireless controller posts! First ampen hybrid stylus, then soundfrreaq wireless speaker, then hdmi tv, and now a duo gamer wireless bluetooth joystick. What this has to do with this game? Nothing! Except maybe the tv part. Hehe DRAKERIDER for iPad ●iOS 8 CompatibilityAfter preliminary testing, we have confirmed that "DRAKERIDER for iPad" does not func… Free Buy Now Watch Media Details●iOS 8 CompatibilityAfter preliminary testing, we have confirmed that "DRAKERIDER for iPad" does not function properly on iOS 8, and we are currently investigating the matter. At present, the following bugs have been confirmed:- Tapping the "DRAKERIDER for iPad" icon from the home screen does not load the gameWe humbly ask for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve these issues.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kill or be killed. Experience the perils of adventure with your ferocious sidekick in this brand-new smartphone RPG!The stage of DRAKERIDER is set in Igraine, a world on the brink of destruction due to the repeated attacks of the Dread. Aran Lawson, once an ordinary tracker, now finds himself as a dragalier—and mankind's final hope. This is the story of our hero and his dragon companion, Eckhardt.The game lets you take the reins with a battle system like no other. Instead of entering commands, control the chains to execute your strategy. Easing off the reins will allow Eckhardt the freedom to unleash powerful attacks. Too much leeway, however, will trigger his primal instincts, endangering Aran.Led by Akifumi Kaneko, the game is developed by WITCHCRAFT Inc., famous for their work on various anime and other RPGs. This title maintains the high quality and integrity for which they are known.The characters are voiced by an array of talented artists, including Ryohei Kimura, Nana Mizuki, Shinichiro Miki, Kana Hanazawa, Keiji Fujiwara, and many others. The powerful theme song "unleash," performed by Shoujyo Byou, accentuates the powerful storyline and intense battles.There are five chapters in total, the first two of which may be enjoyed free of charge! So why not delve into an originally and finely crafted RPG adventure?Game System● A tale told over five chaptersThe fate of Igraine is related over five chapters. The first two chapters are free, and the rest can be purchased individually, or all at once for a special price.Introductory Chapter & Chapter 2: FreeChapters 3–5: .99 eachAll Five Chapters: .99● The battle is in your handsTighten or loosen your grip on the reins by sliding the chains at the bottom of the screen. The gauge at the top of the screen represents its tension. Ease off to unleash powerful attacks and abilities, but give your dragon too much freedom and you will lose control. If you're not quick to pull back the reins, he will turn against you.● Develop your dragon's abilitiesClaim victory in battle to earn CP, which you can use to learn abilities and powerful attacks. Unlocking some abilities will close your path to others, so plan carefully and customize your dragon to suit your needs. Information Seller: Genre:Role Playing Release:Sep 06, 2012 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (1) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Iphone version https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drakerider/id516537963?mt=8 september Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2012 2,673 0 0 #3 september, Jan 12, 2013 Just so I'm understanding the deal properly, chapters 1&2 are free, chapters 3,4 and 5 are paid? CygnetSeven Well-Known Member Feb 6, 2010 7,580 27 48 #4 CygnetSeven, Jan 12, 2013 One is free. 2-4 are $6.99 each or $15.99 for all chapters. Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #5 Exact-Psience, Jan 12, 2013 If i remember correctly, only the Into chapter was included in the free download, and each chapter was an IAP unlock, and then there's a bundle pack to unlock every chapter. Im not sure if they changed the bundle pack price though. Nonetheless, getting 2 chapters for free is still a very good deal considering the Sqare Enix label. Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #6 Exact-Psience, Jan 12, 2013 Oh ok... so basically they are giving out 1 chapter for free... Did they change the bundle pack price? Or is the sale basically to let people play a chapter more before deciding to buy? Ausar Well-Known Member Jun 2, 2012 823 0 16 BCN #7 Ausar, Jan 12, 2013 actually i think the chapter that was always free was chapter 1 and now chapter 2 is free as well so you have only to buy 3, 4 and 5 and now the full price would be 15.99$ that is the price that was on sale during the holidays CygnetSeven Well-Known Member Feb 6, 2010 7,580 27 48 #8 CygnetSeven, Jan 12, 2013 Yeah sorry, this is right. Connector Well-Known Member May 6, 2012 15,512 1 0 In the Chatroom http://thechatroom.freeforums.net/ #9 Connector, Jan 12, 2013 I don't get it. First the voiceovers are all in Japanese, that is a shame. Second, can some explain the weird combat system? I don't get it with the chains and colors and all. Graphics are really really impressive though on my tv. Looks like a console game for sure. The cutscenes look wonderful, just wish the voiceovers were in english not japanese. Can't see why they wouldn't use english, would have made the game a lot better. Jazzpha Well-Known Member Apr 26, 2012 776 16 18 #10 Jazzpha, Jan 12, 2013 I can see why they might not want to go through the hassle of hiring English voice actors for a game that might not have the exposure to make it worthwhile (and I doubt the US is the primary market for it), but that doesn't mean they couldn't have put in English subtitles as an option. Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #11 Greyskull, Jan 12, 2013 This is sad...I finally have a device that can handle these file sizes, but, once again, my PC has reached the breaking point. Thing is, I have enough room on my other physical hard drive, but my current hd fills when attempting to copy over my library. Disc Caching I guess. Connector Well-Known Member May 6, 2012 15,512 1 0 In the Chatroom http://thechatroom.freeforums.net/ #12 Connector, Jan 12, 2013 I still haven't figured out this chain combat thing, guess I will have to read the tutorials cause with the voice in Japanese, and this confusing combat thing, I got no idea what I am doing. Looks pretty on tv though. Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #13 Exact-Psience, Jan 13, 2013 You set attack skills to the different colors. (you dont do this til after the intro) You shouldnt get it over to max coz the dragon will go berserk. Each color has it's own advantages and disadvantages on the skills you can assign. Basically, after you've assigned skills to each of the colors, you use the color slider as a "menu" as to which skills you're dragon will perform next on each of your turns. This game has a very good customization feature stating with the massive skill tree that feels a bit like FF12's skill map system. Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #14 Exact-Psience, Jan 13, 2013 Also, having the voiceover in JP actually makes it more enjoyable for me, giving it a more anime feel and makes it a bit more atmospheric. For some reason, most JP games with english voiceovers tend to have only very average, or even bad quality voiceovers. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) 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If i remember correctly, only the Into chapter was included in the free download, and each chapter was an IAP unlock, and then there's a bundle pack to unlock every chapter. Im not sure if they changed the bundle pack price though. Nonetheless, getting 2 chapters for free is still a very good deal considering the Sqare Enix label.
Oh ok... so basically they are giving out 1 chapter for free... Did they change the bundle pack price? Or is the sale basically to let people play a chapter more before deciding to buy?
actually i think the chapter that was always free was chapter 1 and now chapter 2 is free as well so you have only to buy 3, 4 and 5 and now the full price would be 15.99$ that is the price that was on sale during the holidays
I don't get it. First the voiceovers are all in Japanese, that is a shame. Second, can some explain the weird combat system? I don't get it with the chains and colors and all. Graphics are really really impressive though on my tv. Looks like a console game for sure. The cutscenes look wonderful, just wish the voiceovers were in english not japanese. Can't see why they wouldn't use english, would have made the game a lot better.
I can see why they might not want to go through the hassle of hiring English voice actors for a game that might not have the exposure to make it worthwhile (and I doubt the US is the primary market for it), but that doesn't mean they couldn't have put in English subtitles as an option.
This is sad...I finally have a device that can handle these file sizes, but, once again, my PC has reached the breaking point. Thing is, I have enough room on my other physical hard drive, but my current hd fills when attempting to copy over my library. Disc Caching I guess.
I still haven't figured out this chain combat thing, guess I will have to read the tutorials cause with the voice in Japanese, and this confusing combat thing, I got no idea what I am doing. Looks pretty on tv though.
You set attack skills to the different colors. (you dont do this til after the intro) You shouldnt get it over to max coz the dragon will go berserk. Each color has it's own advantages and disadvantages on the skills you can assign. Basically, after you've assigned skills to each of the colors, you use the color slider as a "menu" as to which skills you're dragon will perform next on each of your turns. This game has a very good customization feature stating with the massive skill tree that feels a bit like FF12's skill map system.
Also, having the voiceover in JP actually makes it more enjoyable for me, giving it a more anime feel and makes it a bit more atmospheric. For some reason, most JP games with english voiceovers tend to have only very average, or even bad quality voiceovers.