The PC Release of Steins;Gate by JAST USA/JList was my game of the year in 2014. So I was pumped when I heard that PQube was bringing Steins;Gate to Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita to the West. While the US release has not yet materialized, I pre-ordered the El Psy Kongroo limited edition from Rice Digital some time ago, and my copy arrived here on Monday!
It’s a beautiful collector’s edition. The box is smaller and slightly different than the JList collector’s edition – more like a typical PS3 Game size.
This arrived from the UK today! Fortunately in a nondescript outer box so the Organization's agents won't suspect! pic.twitter.com/DZ25VgWiZc
— Daisuke (@trdaisuke) June 8, 2015
The art book is nice, including probably every single piece of art (or at least very close) from the game – including backgrounds, characters, and unlockable CGs. It’s like having the whole gallery printed out for you!
The El Psy Kongroo edition included a Metal Upa and two Future Gadget Lab pins in a smaller box. The Metal Upa is surprisingly heavy!
Thanks @PQubeGames for this beautiful release and @RiceDigital for free shipping to the States! #ElPsyKongroo pic.twitter.com/h7h29MpmVZ
— Daisuke (@trdaisuke) June 8, 2015
I’ve only played through mid-chapter 2 at this point, but as I expected, the beautiful art looks gorgeous on the OG Vita screen. I hope to follow with a more substantial review of the game. So far I’m noticing only a few type setting issues on the negative side and am very impressed with everything else. Since I completed Steins;Gate to 100% on the PC last year, I should be done pretty soon. I really am enjoying going through this engrossing story once more and am glad I can do so on my beloved Vita-chan.
