Tell me a little more about Family Project

[Kimuzukashii_MEIJI]

@michelous

@Lancer-X

I had a slight advantage when I started learning Japanese by virtue of already knowing hiragana, katakana and a handful of kanji from primary (elementary)-school Japanese, and I’ve got a pretty good photographic memory for that sort of thing. (so despite several years between doing any Japanese whatsoever, I still recalled everything perfectly)

My knowledge of the language is still extremely incomplete, owing to not having learned the language formally (outside primary school), and while I’d like to take some classes to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, I simply haven’t got the time.

you might want to try and find a copy of rosetta stone japanese

While the Rosetta Stone software language tools are quite useful, in my opinion (from the last demo I tried before taking classes), the one for Japanese is way too much too handle without any previous knowledge (specifically, hiragana and katakana). With other ones in languages that use roman characters, the system is quite good. In fact, when browsing through the various demos, I did reasonably well even when I jumped straight in to one of the highest levels of German in the demonstration.

[Dalburnan]

@Webslinger

cry I’m never going to see an English game version of Remember 11 and Never7, am I?

There is a fan group attempting an English translation of Remember 11. Someone tried to start a project for Never 7 as well, though I don’t think that ever got anywhere. No projects attempted or in progress for 12 Riven that I know of.

[Dalburnan]

@Thyressarexus

Hi! Does anyone have any kind of information on the status of the translation? Last time I heard about it, it was due to second quarter of 2008.

Sorry if I asked something trivial, I searched but didn’t find anything. Any new info would be much appreciated!

Well as it stands now, we’re still waiting on the release of Princess Waltz, and the last time ‘the list’ was updated, Family Project’s status hadn’t changed. This list I mentioned is here(For any who don’t already know about it.): viewtopic.php?f=14&t=29

Wish I could give a better answer.

[sirwence]

I have already picked out the order of which I will likely go in lol. I do not get confused very easily , but if there are over 100 choices I might find myself a bit lost myself. I have had this preordered since the day after pre ordering became available. I must admit my patience is draining; if for no other reason then I wish to go through this visual novel very badly. And i know ill have to wait days for it to ship after its finally out. But hopefully it will be soon and ill have one of the VN’s i’ve always wanted localized in my hands.

[baxaca]

@Kimuzukashii MEIJI

While we got through eight of the twelve chapters, we didn’t go exactly at the book’s pace. For instance, while we got through Chapter Four in the first level class, and katakana is covered in what the book calls Chapter 3.5, we weren’t required to start learning it until the beginning of the second level class.

Was that by chance a condensed course using nakama 1?

[Kimuzukashii_MEIJI]

Ah, someone who is familiar with the textbook my class uses! Yes, the textbook I used and am using for class now is ???. Japanese III and IV at my current school use ???.

[michelous]

how long is the game time wise

[Lancer-X]

@michelous

how long is the game time wise

Took me something along the lines of 25 hours to clear.

[michelous]

the new update seems to say this game might come out next

[sirwence]

JAST USA and our partner brand G-Collections is excited to announce the next game title we’ll bringing out in English: the long-awaited Family Project ~ Kazoku Keikaku. In depth story and character profiles, screenshots, sample music and more will be available on the official game website to be launched in the coming weeks.

That was the e-mail I was sent from JAST Feb 10th… so I am quite happy

[michelous]

i bet g-collections is shooting for a major con to release it

[Nargrakhan]

Playing the Japanese original of this game, reminds me how… well… old it is. Going to be interesting how “casual erogers” react to the graphic and bling-bling drop, after getting spoiled by Princess Waltz. The lower price is nice though.

Taken off PlayAsia, who I’m sure took from J-List:

“What is family?”

This question lies at the heart of Family Project ~Kazoku Keikaku~, the newest game from G-Collections and one of the most reknowned titles in visual novel history. In it you portray Tsukasa, a fiercely independent youth who lost his parents at an early age and now spends his days working at a Chinese restaurant to make ends meet.

Reluctant to form interpersonal ties lest they be shattered, Tsukasa is nonetheless unable to abandon the illegal immigrant girl he finds collapsed in the alley behind his workplace one day. Confronted by her utter helplessness he takes her in, an encounter that opens the door to a new life - one where he faces the challenge and wonder of being no longer alone.

Tsukasa soon finds himself at the unwilling nexus of even more lives, attracting a band of misfits and social outcasts around him that swell beyond the confines of his small apartment. They find shelter in an abandoned house, where despite Tsukasa’s lingering doubts a pact is formed: the “family project”, an alliance of mutual convenience and utilitarian support that despite the mistrust and antagonism among its members soon comes to mean much more.

As Tsukasa you must navigate the ins and outs of your newfound family life, deciding for yourself what matters most, who to protect and defend and how best to shelter a fragile and precious love increasingly beset by outside forces. Moments of laughter, tears, and profound emotion mingle as you chart your own course toward the true meaning of “family”.

G-Collections is proud to present the crown jewel of Japanese maker D.O.'s lineup and a legend of the bishoujo gaming universe, Family Project ~Kazoku Keikaku~. With a scenario by Yamada Hajime, acclaimed author of Kana ~Little Sister~ and Hoshizora Planet as well as Yume Miru Kusuri** and others, music by I’ve Sound featuring Kotoko on opening vocals, beautiful artwork from Fukunaga Yumi, and a cast of world-class voice actors, Family Project ~Kazoku Keikaku~ is a defining tour de force in the visual novel canon that should not be missed by any true fan.

[Lancer-X]

Kazoku Keikaku does feel a bit dated, I’ll admit. Not THAT dated… it still looks fairly nice, and the comedy is still as top-rate as it ever was, but yeah, certainly feels like a blast from the past.

Of course, the original unvoiced Kazoku Keikaku feels much more dated, from the 320x240 OP (I actually like that OP! Just wish it wasn’t such low res) to the lack of voice acting…

[Reikon]

@Nargrakhan

Playing the Japanese original of this game, reminds me how… well… old it is. Going to be interesting how “casual erogers” react to the graphic and bling-bling drop, after getting spoiled by Princess Waltz. The lower price is nice though.

Lower price…? It’s the same price as most of their other games, $40.

[Lancer-X]

$40 is pretty damn good for Kazoku Keikaku, given that it hasn’t fallen in price much despite being such an old game.

[Nargrakhan]

@Reikon

@Nargrakhan

Playing the Japanese original of this game, reminds me how… well… old it is. Going to be interesting how “casual erogers” react to the graphic and bling-bling drop, after getting spoiled by Princess Waltz. The lower price is nice though.

Lower price…? It’s the same price as most of their other games, $40.

lol… you’re right…

Forget the Japanese version costs different from the American (paid 4000 yen for mine; much cheaper than the 9800 yen I pay for others).

Sorry. :oops:

@Lancer-X

Of course, the original unvoiced Kazoku Keikaku feels much more dated, from the 320x240 OP (I actually like that OP! Just wish it wasn’t such low res) to the lack of voice acting…

True. Compared to the original, it’s state-of-the-art.

[michelous]

@Reikon

@Nargrakhan

Playing the Japanese original of this game, reminds me how… well… old it is. Going to be interesting how “casual erogers” react to the graphic and bling-bling drop, after getting spoiled by Princess Waltz. The lower price is nice though.

Lower price…? It’s the same price as most of their other games, $40.

the graphic qualitty could be worse just compare it to pia carrot or Time Stripper Mako-chan

[le_nuage]

The graphic quality is not bad.
Furthermore I’m more interested in the story and the romance.

[bamboo]

So this is going to be the next game out of the pipe, eh? Well, I’m looking forward to it. But that means I’ll have to wait that much longer for my catgirl futanari butt-fest. Pity.

[sirwence]

Now were simply left to ponder when they will release it.