tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post3889805188773444158..comments2024-01-04T07:36:38.262-08:00Comments on sakevisual: Good News and a QuestionAyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026456855883592013noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-60788053133818345412012-03-06T14:04:07.514-08:002012-03-06T14:04:07.514-08:00Huh, I wish I could buy.
But there are two things...Huh, I wish I could buy.<br /><br />But there are two things that usually make me unable to buy otome games, no matter how much I want to.<br /><br />1st is - money. For 15$ I can buy Mass Effect 1&2 from normal shop these days, and it's a bigger and longer game. And a first-person shooter, to boot.<br /><br />2nd is - bank account. I don't have one and I'm unable to get one on my own, as my parents will never let me. So I'm basically unable to buy it, and I hate it. The dream come true for me would be if the otome games sellers would accept payment by the SMS.Kinkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-82393217936574136842012-01-21T23:39:04.924-08:002012-01-21T23:39:04.924-08:00In regards to the Anon above me,
Actually, it wou...In regards to the Anon above me,<br /><br />Actually, it would be nice if the voices were optional. So you could toggle them on or off. That alone wouldn't get me to but a deluxe version, but coupled with added story content and I may consider it worth it. I agree with the Anon above me, one extra guy isn't enough to spend $15 on. 2..maybe. 3 would be even better. Or possible a female option. Or that could be a whole 'nother version, 'cause you would have to have more than one female.Chaoticblunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-21553305177197843582012-01-10T19:10:43.497-08:002012-01-10T19:10:43.497-08:00Personally, I probably wouldn't buy a deluxe v...Personally, I probably wouldn't buy a deluxe version if it just had a bonus guy and a couple of extra CGs for each route. Like someone said before in the comments, when I pay $15 for a game I expect a few hours of content, not just one =/ There'd have to be something vastly alluring about the bonus guy for me to spend $15 on him - I would be willing to pay $5-10 for him, but not $15. <br /><br />Personally, I don't tend to pay attention to voices; even in Jisei, while the voices were professional, I still found it a bit jarring. So that won't draw me into buying the deluxe version.<br /><br />If you had to have a deluxe version for $15, I'd say that you should include a lot of content to make it worth it - otherwise, you may as well just keep Oneiro free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-20858312994237778122012-01-10T18:24:58.277-08:002012-01-10T18:24:58.277-08:00Personally I find most "deluxe" versions...Personally I find most "deluxe" versions of things (games, anime serious re release etc) a waste of money for me. Normally they do not have enough added content or interesting content to be worth the extra buck (Oooh , it has "clean opening" yeah that constitutes re buying the same anime for $10.00 more.)<br /><br /> Of course I am talking about when I buy something in the first place, THEN a deluxe version comes out. In the case of having 2 versions of this game readily available, here's my criteria:<br /><br />1. Reasonable price. $15.00 is ok I guess, for most people. But I do not have a steady income so I will be passing and choosing the free.<br /><br />Assuming I could afford it, to make me spend that $15 the game would have to have things such as:<br /><br />1. Voice acting. That would be awesome as long as the acting was good. Don't do it unless you have good voice actors! Otherwise you'll just get people upset and feeling let down and ripped off.<br /><br />2. Added endings/ added characters. BIG BIG incentive for me. If nothing gameplay wise is different, there is NO point for me to buy a so called deluxe version of anything. Something has to be added to make it different then the original. And for me I want added story; if it was a movie I'd want added footage/director's cut.<br /><br />What I don't really care about:<br />Added CG's - Pics are great, I love to unlock them but new pics are NOT enough to make me spend money on a v novel. CG's are just a nice added thing to collect. They do not contribute to the story. They do however contribute to gameplay in that you unlock them by getting to certain points in the game. But that would be part of adding extra story content anyway.<br /><br />So that's my 2 cents. You can really do what you want though as I can't afford to spend $15 on a game right now. I'm not buying consol games either right now. But yeah, if I was too, the deluxe version would have to be pretty damn special.And not just pretty with new CGs.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258284747813821500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-87076821281789889942012-01-01T08:42:29.065-08:002012-01-01T08:42:29.065-08:00There are a lot of comments already (and a lot tha...There are a lot of comments already (and a lot that I agree with). I may be a bit late, but I'd like to share my opinion too.<br /><br />Bonus scenes and extra CG wouldn't really be enough to motivate me to buy a deluxe version if there is a free version available (unless it was cheaper than $15). Put in a bonus guy and there's a good chance that I'll buy it. Put in multiple bonus guys and I wouldn't even hesitate getting the deluxe version immediately (^_^) Although I realise that that would be a lot of extra work.<br /><br />Voice acting, minigames, etc. might be a nice touch, but in the end I feel that the content (and length) is more important.<br /><br />Owning a physical copy isn't something I'm particularly interested in, unless it contains e.g. an artbook or prints. In which case I'd be willing to pay more than $15.<br /><br />Honestly though, I would probably end up purchasing the deluxe version eventually anyway, since I really want to support you guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-5757404252169256242011-12-27T10:04:10.433-08:002011-12-27T10:04:10.433-08:00I would be willing to purchase the deluxe edition ...I would be willing to purchase the deluxe edition if it was to include those bonus features (Especially extra CGs and scenes).ChaosMorninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671776819356352066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-82411883831206020172011-12-26T17:35:37.147-08:002011-12-26T17:35:37.147-08:00I wouldn't mind buying it if it has what other...I wouldn't mind buying it if it has what other people have been saying: a bonus guy (or bonus guyssssss *u*) who of course would have a different route (or routesssss) plus extra CGs, extra stories, or mini-games. ^__^ this would make it more awesome than the free version and people would prolly go buy it if it's better than the demo with lots and lots of extras that can't be seen in the free version! ^u^ but i think that a mini-game would really be nice (much like Konami's TMGS mini-games such as pillow fights for the school field trip and chocolate-making for Valentine's :P)and would make my money worth it :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-37520862614932641602011-12-23T23:15:56.076-08:002011-12-23T23:15:56.076-08:00I would totally buy the game for $15 I have had fu...I would totally buy the game for $15 I have had fun with all of your games so far.<br /><br /> If you had a deluxe version extra CGs would easily get me to buy it. (or maybe a mini-art gallery)<br /><br />I'd play the free game but if I liked it I would buy it for sure even if no extra content was included.Alice Auburynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-70589988664338336112011-12-23T16:06:57.695-08:002011-12-23T16:06:57.695-08:00There are a lot of different opinions here, but I ...There are a lot of different opinions here, but I guess I'll toss mine into the bunch. Not sure how to organize my thoughts, so straight list. Hope it doesn't come across too cold.<br /><br />1. I am not particularly a fan of voices in visual novels, not even professional done ones. Normally, I just click at my own pace and disregard them anyway. I think the suggestions of a bonus guy + some extra cgs sounds like sufficient extra content.<br /><br />2. I am not personally bothered by missing out on some content that is not pertinent to a complete story, so having a paid version with extra content doesn't bother me as long as what is there ties up nicely. What is free is free, and I think you are generous for giving us anything at all.<br /><br />3. . . . would I buy the deluxe version? Unlikely. This actually has nothing to with cost, and everything to do with method of payment. I *DESPISE* buying things online that's not from a source where I can use a giftcard like Amazon or iTunes.<br /><br />This is for many reasons including that I don't keep a credit card (despite being of legal age to do so) and I hate giving away my name and address (to anyone online). So I wouldn't do so if I had an option to play a free version.<br /><br />I've noticed that I'll buy some things up instantly if I see in it person, yet if I see it online, I'll spend a long time only considering it. <br /><br />Though, I think I'm getting away from myself. Online versus In Person might be an interesting poll in the future . . . I can't remember if you've done a poll on that subject or not. Good research maybe?<br /><br />My teal deer two cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-81806275706185157452011-12-23T06:57:22.659-08:002011-12-23T06:57:22.659-08:00I'll only buy the "deluxe" version o...I'll only buy the "deluxe" version of a game if the extra route/bonus scenes in the game are worth the 15$, like if it has the best routes that's not in the free version. <br /><br />I certainly wouldn't pay extra 15 bucks for sketch galleries or voices ( not a fan of voices, unless they're really really good, which sadly often isn't the case).Yunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-44490330793487923442011-12-22T15:22:53.822-08:002011-12-22T15:22:53.822-08:00I don't know... I mean, it's obvious that ...I don't know... I mean, it's obvious that you guys deserve to get paid for all the amazing work you do. But I've always hated the feeling you get when I receive a game that has optional "bonus" content. Even if I finish the free game completely, I still feel like I have to purchase the full version because I'm missing out. It's not the same as a completely free game, and it's not as fun as a game you have to pay for, either, because you know you could have experienced a lot of the story without paying. It's an uncomfortable middle ground where you're not getting the full benefits of either option. If you need the money, I would honestly prefer it if you just made Oneiro a commercial game.Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-78292307681754649172011-12-22T11:02:36.820-08:002011-12-22T11:02:36.820-08:00I'm actually surprised people are being so che...I'm actually surprised people are being so cheap. Seriously? $15 is suddenly expensive? Then again, I'm lucky enough to live in Australia I suppose.<br /><br />I'd happily pay MORE than that for the standard game itself considering how much effort, work and consideration you put into the game. To be perfectly honest, I've always been surprised you're otome games haven't been pay to play considering the level of work and dedication put into them.<br /><br />In any case, I'll happily buy the deluxe edition, and I'd be even HAPPIER with the edition of a bonus guy. <3~LilyasAvalonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07903405625304811058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-5768827193012797962011-12-20T12:43:08.260-08:002011-12-20T12:43:08.260-08:00I would buy it for 10 or 15$... but only if there ...I would buy it for 10 or 15$... but only if there was a very substantial amount of bonus material. Like...<br /><br />1. Extra bits in the plot in general, things like unlocking more about a particular guy.<br />2. A bonus guy<br />3. Voices, CGs, music room<br /><br />But I think the most important out of these 3 is the bonus plot bits. Like, lots of them to make it worth it.<br /><br />I'd buy it partially because of those things and partially to support Sakevisual!Kaeru Ranawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458003925212300218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-69184321969201547662011-12-20T11:55:42.485-08:002011-12-20T11:55:42.485-08:00Let us date a laaaa~dy~ in the deluxe version! I&#...Let us date a laaaa~dy~ in the deluxe version! I'd be all over that. Overall I think it's a good idea! Maybe it could be $10 online and $15 (plus shipping) for the physical release, which could probably come with some physical bonus like a little art book or something?J-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186348769334420184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-9732199102090544142011-12-20T09:53:25.285-08:002011-12-20T09:53:25.285-08:00If the deluxe version was just add-on to the free ...If the deluxe version was just add-on to the free version then I would spend no more than $10. If the deluxe version was CD-based and you could not add deluxe content to the free edition then $15 would be reasonable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-86341291045428294352011-12-19T10:27:06.653-08:002011-12-19T10:27:06.653-08:00I like the earlier anon's suggestion about onl...I like the earlier anon's suggestion about only including voices in the deluxe version, or maybe only dialogue in the deluxe version. No voice, or possibly just sounds, like in the newer Zelda series, for the free version. If you're definitely planning on recording voices, that is. It will make the deluxe version seem much more robust than the free one. <br /><br />Extra characters/storyline is always enticing.<br /><br />Also, for me, a physical copy of the game makes it much easier to hand over more cash than just a simple download. In my mind, downloads are so insubstantial, and I believe that's why so many people populating the internet associate "downloads" with "free" ... Hope that helps. Also, thanks for all the games so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-36327119077174078262011-12-18T07:28:36.273-08:002011-12-18T07:28:36.273-08:00I probably would buy the deluxe version if I could...I probably would buy the deluxe version if I could, but as some already said, money is always an issue. The idea with an bonus guy sounds nice, too, but i would include something like a secret ending as an addition.<br /><br />So all in all, I would totally agree with making two versions. ^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-34556688619073990602011-12-17T23:24:48.065-08:002011-12-17T23:24:48.065-08:0015 bucks is probably too much if the story's g...15 bucks is probably too much if the story's going to be basically the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-2091177438808033962011-12-17T21:48:01.039-08:002011-12-17T21:48:01.039-08:00If it would cost $15 for the deluxe I think it sho...If it would cost $15 for the deluxe I think it should have a lot more content than the free one. Like maybe make a small demo version of it for free and then the full game could be bought. To make it worth the $15 though Aerendyll makes a very good point. I'd like to be able to buy a game that I could play for hours.<br /><br />It might sound a little mean, but I see some other developers charge $15 for a game that's about the same length as RE:Alistair. If I'm going to pay for a VN it'd be great if I could play it for like ... 12 hours XD<br /><br />That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but I remember playing Meine Liebe for that long. Though that was mostly because I couldn't read all the kanji and so was stumbling along. That game has 6 (or was it 5?) guys you can go after, so to get them all takes a while. Plus I vaguely remember not being able to meet one of them. There's a certain way of triggering it and I never could figure out how to trigger the initial meeting with that one guy. I didn't buy it though >.> I played it on a ROM, but I'm sure it cost about the same as your standard Game Boy advance game :X<br /><br />I would be willing to pay $15+ for a game of that length. Bonus stuff doesn't always entice me, but plenty of content usually does lolTacinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033576706957491553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-86217566574889641212011-12-17T20:34:45.791-08:002011-12-17T20:34:45.791-08:00I would buy a deluxe version. I like supporting O...I would buy a deluxe version. I like supporting Otome games to help the creators...so that they can make more games! I think the idea of extra CGs sounds cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-78559382053168195142011-12-17T20:19:15.484-08:002011-12-17T20:19:15.484-08:00Hmmmm, it depends on what gets added to the Deluxe...Hmmmm, it depends on what gets added to the Deluxe version for me... More CGs is definitely nice, so at least do that. Another idea is to give epilogues to the routes of every guy that you don't get to see in the free version? Kind of like the extra scenes you could unlock in Re:Alistair++, maybe? Except they might be longer/more into the future... Just make sure that you don't break the story with any added/removed scenes! <br /><br />I think an extra character could work, but (don't slap me for this) personally I'd be more likely to buy the game if there was a girl route in the full version. I'm pretty sure I'm a minority on that front, but seeing how there's just not a lot of good girl/girl stuff out there I thought I'd suggest it anyway, even though I know none of Sakevisual's works have ever involved non-straight relationships (as far as I know - I haven't played all the VNs yet!). I guess it's just wishful thinking on my end, because I just love the visual novels you make. But don't make it <i>just</i> an extra character route, if you want to have guaranteed sales - not everyone will like him(/her)! Also, it might be a good idea to have the bonus character appear in the free version, just not as a route. That way people know more about what to expect in the full version! :3<br /><br />Also, I'm not a very rich person, but when I love something enough, I like paying for it, if it's not too expensive. Though I'd say go with 5-10 USD for a game that's under 3 hours! I really loved Jisei a lot so I don't regret buying the game, but 15 USD for just 1.5 hours is overpriced in my opinion. 5 USD per 30 minutes is just too much. There's commercial videogames that charge more or less 1 USD per hour, so in comparison visual novels are already pretty expensive, even if it's understandable why. I think 2.5-3 USD per hour would be a better way to determine the pricing, but that's just me...Aërendyllhttp://www.youtube.com/aerendyllnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-16882645209836148732011-12-17T20:17:53.218-08:002011-12-17T20:17:53.218-08:00I would play the free game but if I liked it I wou...I would play the free game but if I liked it I would put down the cash just to support the release for more stuff. The only thing I ask in return is pretty box art or a postcard with game art on it. <br /> If the game is longer then a couple of hours $15 sounds good to me.<br /><br /> Thanks for all your hard work!raeredfernnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-36721604244325306482011-12-17T19:39:48.126-08:002011-12-17T19:39:48.126-08:00i like this idea but maybe cheaper?i like this idea but maybe cheaper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-81656172469154988642011-12-17T17:30:42.405-08:002011-12-17T17:30:42.405-08:00I'm not one for buying games, but I have playe...I'm not one for buying games, but I have played all of your free games. Another free game would be lovely, and i do like the idea of a new guy/storyline added to a deluxe version. Definately do something unexpected. Like an "omg i didnt see that coming! i love it!" moment. And a background/ poster maybe? xDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714379400054757338.post-87353259195573048662011-12-17T16:52:34.333-08:002011-12-17T16:52:34.333-08:00Bonus guys will be totally great.
And also hidden ...Bonus guys will be totally great.<br />And also hidden scenes/events!<br />For bgm, I don't think extra one/more bgm will change my thoughts. As long as the bgm is nice and suitable/fit the scenes, it's ok for me.<br /><br />Maybe you could made the game as a demo, if the game is interesting enough, people would like to buy it. (At least that's what happens in my area countries) :3<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the new game~<br />*starts saving money* XDShinhttp://shinigamikouryu.deviantart.comnoreply@blogger.com