The fact that you compare the character development to Lunar means I'm not touching this bitch with a ten-foot pole.

The fact that I have no idea what this game is doesn't help. Care to provide a link to the game you are discussing, rather than what it's tiding you over for?

Sure thing.

Here it is.

And Rahul, I don't recall comparing the character development to Lunar. I'm just saying that they both fall under the category of "good" with me.

First thing I must mention is how greatly your rating system over there amuses me. I mean the use of tobacco? I think it's a bit too 'alternative' for my tastes.
:P

Now I know May was 'recent' for looking for a local release date here, but still, finding absolutely no information for an Australian date in the brief look I had suggests it's either going to take a strangely long time, or it's not coming out at all.

I like the cut of it's jib. I'd be far more interested if I could find some form of confirmation it's coming out here.

Hey Nephtis, if you don't have to own the game to play it, have you considered looking into trying out one of the online rental companies? I'm using gamefly myself right now, and their service is pretty solid. Granted, I am not even sure if they do ship to Australia or not, but it's probably worth a shot if you are interested.

As for this Atelier Iris... well I don't like to prejudge games, and I definitely get a Golden Sun feel from this game from what I've seen, so I'm up for trying it out. But, christ, Lunar was a wretched and fluff packed piece of garbage that made my stomach turn. For its own good, I really do hope that the developers had the good sense to abstain from mirroring Atelier with Lunar, because from what I've seen on the site, this game has potential.

They don't. We non-americans are not blessed with the right of game rental services. One day, though. One day.

really? we do in spain, the frenchies had it too

Conspiracy in the Netherlands!!! We have online gaming rentals here in Australia as well. The government must be trying to oppress the gaming population into submission.

Either that or Rahul is the only one who plays games in there