Lost Odyssey

Retr0gamer · 25-02-2008 8:12pm

ShaneU wrote: »

If I wanted to read the story I would have bought a book, they could easily have shown these memories in fmv or even made them playable memories, (Laguna in FF8 Anyone?)

Laguna and his posse of retards, that had exactly nothing to do with the main story? Thank god it's nothing like that atrocity.

omalleyTown · 25-02-2008 8:25pm

ShaneU wrote: »

If I wanted to read the story I would have bought a book, they could easily have shown these memories in fmv or even made them playable memories, (Laguna in FF8 Anyone?) complete laziness by the developers imo.

So skip them

steviec · 25-02-2008 11:20pm

I'm not convinced the dreams would be better if they were FMV.

The combination of written words, perfectly pitched music, and occasional sound effects give them a really unique feel and I've enjoyed them a lot.

I wouldn't recommend skipping them either, they really are where the best of the story lies, at least from what I've played of the game.

ShaneU · 26-02-2008 4:22am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Laguna and his posse of retards, that had exactly nothing to do with the main story? Thank god it's nothing like that atrocity.

Nothing to do with the main story? Despite his connection with Ellone and the fact that Squall actually meets him later on and he sends him into space....

chrislad · 26-02-2008 7:37am

I like the dreams. There's a great story to them, and the music and images give it one of the most unique flashbacks sequences in RPGs. To paraphrase Timon, 'Simple, yet satisfying'.

Vyse · 26-02-2008 9:10am

The dream sections are undoubtedly one of the highlights of the game. I think FMVs etc in lieu of them would have been highly damaging and took away from the overall feel of the game.

The game is turning out to be one of the best I've played for a while. DMC4 and Assassin's Creed haven't got a look in since I start playing this. Brilliant.

Mr. K · 26-02-2008 10:44am

ShaneU wrote: »

Nothing to do with the main story? Despite his connection with Ellone and the fact that Squall actually meets him later on and he sends him into space....

It's not directly stated in the game, but I'm pretty sure Laguna was Squall's father. But, to stay on topic, woo Lost Odyssey! Looking forward to getting it on Friday.

Gerard_Smith · 26-02-2008 1:00pm

Still no sign. It shipped on the 15th. Anyone else have to wait this long?

Burning Eclipse · 26-02-2008 1:41pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Laguna and his posse of retards, that had exactly nothing to do with the main story? Thank god it's nothing like that atrocity.

retr0... How could you man? He's a hero. Desperado, what a heroic limit break. And it had lots to do with the main story in terms of character and plot development.

On topic, I'm desperately trying to resist getting this. I keep putting other games on the long finger, if I don't stop buying new games I'll never finish the likes of Lost Planet or HL:Episode 2...

ShaneU · 26-02-2008 2:01pm

Gerard_Smith wrote: »

Still no sign. It shipped on the 15th. Anyone else have to wait this long?

Yeah, mine took 12 days

Zapp Brannigan · 26-02-2008 6:07pm

10 hours in and I'm loving it. Really fantastic game

Gerard_Smith · 26-02-2008 6:14pm

ShaneU wrote: »

Yeah, mine took 12 days

Hopefully tomorrow then.

Retr0gamer · 27-02-2008 12:23am

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

retr0... How could you man? He's a hero. Desperado, what a heroic limit break. And it had lots to do with the main story in terms of character and plot development.

Because the story of that game sucks and blows! Character and plot development? Did FFVIII even have either of those.

Hoping to be able to trade in my american copy of Kane and Lynch against the price of this game. Won't get to play it during the weekend though, have a few heady days of debauchery planned instead

Zapp Brannigan · 27-02-2008 12:51am

Good luck with trading K&L, not many shops will take American games cos it's not legal for them to sell them on.

Retr0gamer · 27-02-2008 12:55am

Zapp Brannigan wrote: »

Good luck with trading K&L, not many shops will take American games cos it's not legal for them to sell them on.

Hoping xtravision take it since they are great value when trading in against something. Really need to get rid of that **** game.

Burning Eclipse · 27-02-2008 11:52am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Hoping xtravision take it since they are great value when trading in against something. Really need to get rid of that **** game.

They should do, I've seen the US version of Rainbow Six:Vegas in Xtravision here in Limerick. It stands out a mile too because the cover is different!

Also, while FFVIII is one of my least favourite FF titles (IX is the greatest game ever made... nobody argue, I won't listen to what you think is reason;)) I did like Laguna, and it's also home to Final Fantasy's best love theme: Faye Wong's 'Eyes on Me'.

Retr0gamer · 27-02-2008 1:20pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

They should do, I've seen the US version of Rainbow Six:Vegas in Xtravision here in Limerick. It stands out a mile too because the cover is different!

Also, while FFVIII is one of my least favourite FF titles (IX is the greatest game ever made... nobody argue, I won't listen to what you think is reason;)) I did like Laguna, and it's also home to Final Fantasy's best love theme: Faye Wong's 'Eyes on Me'.

Grand, hope I get the same deal I got when trading in the Darkness, 35 euros off was nothing to sniff at.

As for FFVIII, it's a game I really should hate, muck story, terrible battle system and characters you want to kill, maim or torture but for some reason it's still enjoyable. As for Eyes on Me? Pure cheese. Not a patch on 'Interrupted by Fireworks'

FFIX wouldn't be my favourite but I absolutely adore that game, it had so much charm even if the story was very weak the characters really saved it. It really gets a lot of unfair stick from the the 'I want a mature story and realistic characters' muppets. It's a much more mature game than FFVIII, a game that had a character who's only characteristic was liking trains.

Kiith · 27-02-2008 3:03pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Not a patch on 'Interrupted by Fireworks'

Best. Love theme. Ever.

Burning Eclipse · 27-02-2008 3:29pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

As for Eyes on Me? Pure cheese. Not a patch on 'Interrupted by Fireworks'

Yes, a much better piece of music in fairness. But I love the cheese!!:D

Retr0gamer wrote: »

FFVIII, a game that had a character who's only characteristic was liking trains.

Nice!:p

Zapp Brannigan · 27-02-2008 3:51pm

Gamecentral (Channel 4's game reviewers) slated Lost Odyssey. Usually I agree with their reviews but not this one. they harp on about nothing being new but they don't mention how refined the gameplay has become.

Anyways off I go to play it some more.

writetojd · 27-02-2008 4:31pm

I have to say I'm loving it, dream sequences and all. The sprint feature is a godsend, much needed in FFX (last decent JRPG I played). Stupid tidus and his trudging excuse for running.

Gerard_Smith · 27-02-2008 6:01pm

Got mine today and loving it so far. And I do quite like the dream sequences, they would be far less tolerable if they were less well written but as it stands I am enjoying them.

Gerard_Smith · 27-02-2008 6:03pm

Zapp Brannigan wrote: »

Gamecentral (Channel 4's game reviewers) slated Lost Odyssey. Usually I agree with their reviews but not this one. they harp on about nothing being new but they don't mention how refined the gameplay has become.

Anyways off I go to play it some more.

They were always going to give Lost Odyssey a bad review. This is one of those instances where GCs opinion is completely irrelevant, they are not who the game is aimed at.

Headshot · 01-03-2008 6:26pm

got the game friday and im well impressed

into the second disk at the moment

omalleyTown · 01-03-2008 8:17pm

{(-_-)}HeadShoT** wrote: »

got the game friday and im well impressed

into the second disk at the moment

Mine was only shipped on the 22nd. I ordered on the 15th so I thought I would have it by now. Ah well its still better then giving my money to Game. Cheaper too.

davidtobin100 · 02-03-2008 12:26am

First minutes are good so far. Not liking the dub but otherwise a fun throwback to the earlier style that Sakaguchi practically invented. Very old-school though, not for the Kingdom Hearts crew!

omalleyTown · 02-03-2008 2:14am

davidtobin100 wrote: »

First minutes are good so far. Not liking the dub but otherwise a fun throwback to the earlier style that Sakaguchi practically invented. Very old-school though, not for the Kingdom Hearts crew!

Can you not switch it to the Japanese track? From what I have read Jansen is only funny in the dub so I'll probably give both a spin

Retr0gamer · 02-03-2008 3:36pm

omalleyTown wrote: »

Can you not switch it to the Japanese track? From what I have read Jansen is only funny in the dub so I'll probably give both a spin

Yep, you can change to the japanese track anytime in the options.

davidtobin100 · 02-03-2008 4:44pm

The dub is getting better I must admit. After getting stuck on that flying monster (first real boss I suppose) at the top of the mountain on the way to Grand Staff. Four times being beaten in a row and I'm beginning to get a bit annoyed. Any advice?

Headshot · 02-03-2008 7:13pm

davidtobin100 wrote: »

The dub is getting better I must admit. After getting stuck on that flying monster (first real boss I suppose) at the top of the mountain on the way to Grand Staff. Four times being beaten in a row and I'm beginning to get a bit annoyed. Any advice?

jansen gets better

im finding him funney now

also for advice, level up a bit. i had to do that and get your team mates to learn black magic
wind i think is the monsters weakness(find its weakness just incase im wrong)

Lost Odyssey

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