Is this a new series, or is it related to something?

[Kovaelin]

Oh, DDR.. I'm ridiculously uncoordinated.

[Wyrdwad]

"Finger DDR" minigames are really stupid and a poor substitute for actual gameplay control. How does UB use them?

Ehh, your opinion. Personally, I love that sort of thing.

As for how Unchained Blades uses them, there are occasionally large-scale battles where you're fighting off an entire army, and DDR-style timed button presses determine attacks. Certain strong opponents show up during these battles as well, and have to be pushed back by repeatedly tapping the X button as fast as you can. And all the while, there are enemies literally FLYING OFF THE SCREEN, SCREAMING.

It's really, really chaotic and fun. (:

-Tom

[stealth20k]

i just hope this one isnt cancelled

[Wyrdwad]

i just hope this one isnt cancelled

Considering it's already been rated by the ESRB and QAed, I think you're probably safe.

-Tom

[JiggiUp]

I'd have given up this, Sumioni, Fishing Resort, and WotS4 for Grand Knights History in a heartbeat.

[Gintoki]

I'd have given up this, Sumioni, Fishing Resort, and WotS4 for Grand Knights History in a heartbeat.

Then I guess its too bad for you that all these other companies have more of a head on their shoulders than Vanillaware does.

[PringlesXD]

By the way, does this already have a release date?

[JiggiUp]

We don't know the scope of what's been going on at Vanillaware. They've had to cope with understaffing and a publisher switch. It could have been just as out of their control as XSeed claims GKH was theirs. I kinda doubt it, though.

EDIT: I've been convinced otherwise. That was all Vanillaware's fault and they won't be seeing any more of my money.

[stealth20k]

fyi this is a new series made by the grandia team

[Unsmashable]

Ehh, your opinion. Personally, I love that sort of thing.

As for how Unchained Blades uses them, there are occasionally large-scale battles where you're fighting off an entire army, and DDR-style timed button presses determine attacks. Certain strong opponents show up during these battles as well, and have to be pushed back by repeatedly tapping the X button as fast as you can. And all the while, there are enemies literally FLYING OFF THE SCREEN, SCREAMING.

It's really, really chaotic and fun. (:

-Tom

Don't know if frantically mashing the same button sounds like a great game-play mechanic :P, but as long as it's not too frequent I suppose a little variety is only for the better. The patapon/DDR thing sounds like a lot of fun though.
I wonder, when you compared it to the persona/devil survivor series, in what respect did you mean? Is it with regard to the type of character interaction/story elements or more wrt. the dungeon crawling/battle mechanics. I can definitely see the comparison to Persona psp in terms of it being a somewhat story driven first-person dungeon crawler, but are there any similarities beyond that?
I also find the reference to the Wizard of Oz interesting. One of my favorite books as a kid

In general, I also really appreciate XSeed's willingness to pursue localization of new IPs in a market over-saturated by sequels and spin-offs
Can't wait for more info as release draws nearer.