Comments on: Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom Coming To PSN in January

By: Sehlat

Sehlat — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:03:52 +0000

Thanks for the reply regarding the 1080 issue.

FYI the problem is that many PS3 games are only coded to support 720p. If this resolution is not available the games downscale to 480.

I’ve added you as a Yes to our 1080 support list.

By: nxp3

nxp3 — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:34:23 +0000

I think it’s great that you guys are selling this game for 10 bucks. Seem’s limited in story, which begs the question if there will be more DLC addons later. If there’s one thing I hate is a game that draws you in with a good price and then rips you off with additional addons. I hope if you do plan to add, it is free. Or maybe I should wait a month and see if I there’s a DLC that pops up a few days later for 1.99 or 2.99? Whatever you do, don’t pull an “Electronic Arts” over us. We’re not falling for that.

By: MK500

MK500 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:06:39 +0000

Thank you for this great game! I’m looking forward to buying it. Also, HUGE thanks to TikGames, and the way you are handling this release. First, you are supporting the standard stuff out of the box (trophies, in-game music); too many games have to fix this with a “patch”. Second, you did a GREAT writeup on the game and are responding to comments with insightful responses. Very impressed! I look forward to more from TikGames.

By: DudeFX

DudeFX — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:09:06 +0000

The music, price, trophies and visuals look stunning but the game looks way too confusing. I would start explaining the game now to get people more interested or provide some tips.

By: maluraq

maluraq — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:03:57 +0000

Can I imagine an M-rated Mahjong game? Unfortunately yes. No, not unfortunately like it would be bad if you made one, but it would be unfortunate that we decide to limit access to literature because its in a video game.

I was reading books back in high school wherein characters were violent or had sex lives, sometimes a little perverse too, as part of the curriculum. Somehow though, the ESRB would manage to make a distinction from art or literature when it happens as part of a video game.

By: BStreakX

BStreakX — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:27:37 +0000

Can you imagine an M-rated Mahjong game?

Chuuka na Janshi Tenho Painyan: Remix for the PSP and DS comes pretty close, although it sneaks past with only a CERO 15 rating. So, yes, I can imagine an M-rated Mahjong game.

As for Mahjong Tales, I’m interested in the stories and artwork, but it looks like “Mahjong-solitaire”, not real Mahjong.

By: F3aturePreacher

F3aturePreacher — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:05:31 +0000

I must congratulate you on making a complete game that has trophies and custom soundtracks. Maybe you could help the people who made Crash Commando, Echochrome, and the guys at Capcom to at least get custom soundtracks.

By: F3aturePreacher

F3aturePreacher — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:01:59 +0000

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By: Howard Lehr

Howard Lehr — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:55:12 +0000

Hehe, I\’m glad to have your trust. Seriously, though, this game has survived for so long because it\’s a perfect example of the old cliche\’ \”Easy to learn, difficult to master.\”

By: Howard Lehr

Howard Lehr — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:51:30 +0000

The game uses Mahjong tiles, but you are correct, there is another name for the specific game we chose. There is a legal reason that we and other publishers don\’t use that name. (Hint; it\’s the name of a big city)
But, legal junk aside, we chose to make this brand of Mahjong game instead of the more card-like Mahjong because of the flexibility it gave us to:
- introduce cool Ancient stories
- create a level editor
- create a new gameplay experience (Motion)