7th Expansion, notable for Higurashi and Umineko, has shared the opening sequence of their next upcoming visual novel, “Rose Guns Days” – a series with a dated city vibe of the Japanese post-war period.
Unfortunately, this latest project from 7th Expansion isn’t looking as promising as their previous works – even if it proves fair in terms of quality, a point of complaint is how the attempted setting doesn’t feel to have been achieved whatsoever. Rose Guns Days stages in Japan, shortly past the second world war – and with the devastation of defeat still impacting the land of the rising sun, they’ve decided to jump onto the Allies’ plan for reestablishment. Yet after a few years of development, the country is divided municipally by the Allies.
In other words, portions of Japan become Americanized – meanwhile, a few others turn into Chinatowns. And then immigrants from the corresponding countries start flooding in – effectively turning the Japanese into a minority within their own nation. A few are unwilling to accept this however – and thus, they assemble to combat the fate otherwise awaiting them.
Now the issue with the OP is that it seems to, for a moment, fit the theme of the game – the jazz portions are splendidly in sync with the synopsis and era, yet only a few seconds later, it truly loses the feel immediately. The song seems as if trying to match the time frame, yet failing as a few parts sway way too far off from the mood – and without any clean transition as well. Likewise, the visuals aren’t particularly appropriate either – best noticed 41 seconds into the video, it looks like 7th Expansion is still thinking of Umineko more than they should.
This title debuts August 11th, yet it’s sadly not looking to be one worth much attention.
Jul 4, 2012 @ 14:00 CDT
Hmm really? Umineko was good though… I hope it doesn’t turn into a disappointment like Higanbana.
Jul 5, 2012 @ 2:55 CDT
7th Expansion has been falling for quite a while I believe – Umineko’s visual novel was great, yet the anime was horrible in comparison.
They were hitting big when they had Higurashi – now they haven’t had a TV series in a little over a year perhaps, and their visual novels have been weak for a while.
Jan 29, 2013 @ 19:26 CDT
You do realise the anime adaptation had nothing to do with 07th Expansion, right? They simply sold the rights, nothing that really affects how much fans consider Ryukishi and his novels
Jan 29, 2013 @ 19:54 CDT
Umineko is still a 7th Expansion brand name, and the animation of it failed, this failed, they’re recognized as fail now.
Jul 4, 2012 @ 15:09 CDT
WHoa, the music is so catchy and entertaining.
Jul 5, 2012 @ 2:54 CDT
Certain points perhaps – others, not so much.
Jul 4, 2012 @ 17:10 CDT
Well the art looks good so I have my hopes it’ll turn out good. As much of a Umineko fanboy I am I hope they don’t sacrifice story for better art :(
Jul 5, 2012 @ 2:53 CDT
I don’t think their artwork has improved much since Umineko – and in terms of story, they’ve been declining.
Jan 29, 2013 @ 19:27 CDT
Seriously? Thus us by far the best artwork by 07th expansion. it’s not perfect, sure, but hell, just compare umineko and rose to see there is a HUGE difference.
Jul 8, 2012 @ 13:31 CDT
A friend of mine who has gone through all Umineko games and more has told me the Demo is quite a great work.
Taken how his tastes on gaming, animes and others always pleases me, I expect this to be better than it looks.
And the artwork improved a lot since the old novels, PS3 shows how much it did.
Jul 8, 2012 @ 13:43 CDT
I don’t know about your friend – but if you trust that it’s better than I looks, I believe you.
Jul 8, 2012 @ 15:59 CDT
I played a bit myself. I’m enjoying so far, even though I’m never into this type of game.