Game versions explained.

[Atomsk]

Sorry if it has been posted already, but if someone has any doubt of what exactly the title of the games means here is an explanation:

God Eater: Base game (released on psp).
God Eater Burst: Base game with extra content like extra story, enemies and weapons usually made from those enemies (released on psp).
God Eater Resurrection: Same as Burst but even with MORE content, updated graphic engine (uses the GE2 engine) and implemented the GE2 new weapon types. (psvita, ps4 and steam)

Now with 2:
God Eater 2: Base second game. (psvita)
God Eater 2 Rage Burst: Base game with extra content, exactly like the first burst. (psvita ps4 and steam)

If you have played monster hunter but not god eater, think of Burst = Ultimate.

Now if you are thinking about getting only one of them (unless they sell both in a bundle) by the opinion of people who have played both in the japanese version:

Gameplay: GE2RB
Story: GE:R

But I want both...I want them now.

[IngusOnionKnight]

I hate it when people compare MH to GE, but insted of repeating myself i'll just repost this blog post i made when it got too me too much and lost control....
http://godeater.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Deaddoctor2010/STOP_COMPARING_GOD_EATER_2_RB_%26_RES_TO_MONSTER_HUNTER!!!!!

[Atomsk]

I'm not comparing them, but let's be honest, Monster Hunter started a sub-genre of rpg/hunting games. Maybe other games tried first I don't know that, but even if I'm tired of Monster Hunter I must admit it was the game that started it all.

Now we have Toukiden, God Eater, Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice, etc. They drink from the same essence.

I love God Eater, and I have been waiting years to play GE2 but we all know the most known monster hunting game is MH.

You have to be always careful about being a fan and never crossing the line to the fanboy zone. A true fan can love a game and admit it's flaws, and again, being BASED on another game is not a flaw, but is a fact.

Again if it wasn't clear, I love monster hunting games, I love fighting new monsters and making new weapons, I love playing coop, and saying a game took the idea from another game is not an insult, I WANT more monster hunting games, I want more companies getting this sub-genre and trying new things, and finally, if I say that God Eater is without any doubt the best game based on something that Monster Hunter started is a praise.

[Masuo15]

Well, its not Vandalier's fault, everyones will use MH as reference for GE, because MH is such a big well known title, wich has been growing on multiple consoles; while GE has been on portables for its entire life until now.

Also its a 4 players co-op game about hunt a big monster; the main difference is, I LOVE the military theme, advanced weapons and post apocalipse world in GE. Plus the Sword/Gun/Shield weapon (God Arc).

[Atomsk]

Masuo don't you mean the Sword/Hammer/Lance/Scythe/Gun/Shield? Both Resurrection and 2 have the new weapon types. It was my main problem with GE:B, only Big sword, Medium sword and small sworld.

[13ossloaf]

Doesn't Resurrection also have an updated combat system?

[Atomsk]

BossLoaf I'm not sure, I know it has the new weapons but I don't know if it has the Blood Arts (special melee attacks) from 2. What I know is that it has some new system exclusive to Resurrection to customize the God Arc's Bite (that charge attack that spawns the mouth to bite the aragami).

But it doesn't have the Blood Rage that's for sure. It's something like a LIMIT state that you can power up by customizing the trigger options (deal X damage to the aragami, use bite x times, things like that) it makes you faster, stronger and changes the combat music to a cool theme.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT0WpdrCJYE

[IngusOnionKnight]

Originally posted by BossLoaf:

Doesn't Resurrection also have an updated combat system?

Yes, its been revamped with the moves you can perform in GE2RB, except instead of "Blood Arts" you get "Predator Style" (aka the god arc head thing) which i beleive replaces the use of control units, also you can add skills to equipment, which you find upon clearing missions, unlike Burst where you had to make do with the skill already installed on the equipment.

http://godeater.wikia.com/wiki/Predator_Style

Remember, if you want to know any more about GER & GE2RB, check out the God Eater Wiki, where members, including me, have covered everything todo with the games already