FrenchMovieTheme
Member
i love LO's music, but sadly it can't hold a candle to the gem that is the blue dragon boss battle music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q08So0gixwE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q08So0gixwE
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Official North American Lost Odyssey Thread
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I am heavily considering buying this, just have a few questions, and as you can see, I'm not gonna sort through the entire thread.
How long is it?
Story?(Though the general notion is that though the plot is kinda weak, the dreams are fantastic, could be wrong though)
Are the load times really that horrible?
Does it really come in that crappy packaging?
Overall, is it a good to great game?
How long is it?
Story?(Though the general notion is that though the plot is kinda weak, the dreams are fantastic, could be wrong though)
Are the load times really that horrible?
Does it really come in that crappy packaging?
Overall, is it a good to great game?
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
don't know. people say between 40-60 hours depending on how many sidequests you do.
so far the regular story is pretty good. the short stories are awesome as well, but then again i personally would prefer reading as you can develop your own mental image of the story.
frequent, not horrible.
sure do! the worst part is that in order to play the game you have to leave the case open right in front of you while you play and witness the shame all through your session.
i would say very good and worth $59.99 (but not the tax)
gdt5016 said:
Story: Just like any typical Final Fantasy story i dont get where the weak story theme is coming from. Yes the dreams are great.
Loading: Loading is no where near as bad as people make it out to be, not really a problem.
Packaging: As long as your disk aren't scratched does it really matter? Yeah i wish the packaging and box art was better but it's a non issue.
Overall: Im only at the beginning of disk 3 but it's by far the best next-gen jrpg so far. If you like jrpg get the game it's a no brainier.
neonvision
Member
As a long time Gaf-lurker, I've decided to actually make a post about something.
Lost Odyssey is fantastic. Little technical issues aside, I'm simply floored by the Thousand Year of Dreams stories, the soundtrack, the characters, etc.
My only question thus far is about experience points. I think I probably missed something, but I never see just how many I get when I see the results screen. And sometimes I notice that I don't get very many at all at certain points. How does this work exactly?
Lost Odyssey is fantastic. Little technical issues aside, I'm simply floored by the Thousand Year of Dreams stories, the soundtrack, the characters, etc.
My only question thus far is about experience points. I think I probably missed something, but I never see just how many I get when I see the results screen. And sometimes I notice that I don't get very many at all at certain points. How does this work exactly?
chinmonster
Member
That's not really that slow, it took me about 10:25 to finish disc 1.colinp said:
Tamanon said:
no shit. I had been losing steam at that point, but holy shit...awesome.
Finished disc 1 (at exacly 19 hours, I think 7 of those were idle time though) and 2 hours into disc 2. What a great game this is. The stories are incredible, the skill system is engaging, and the characters range from good to great.
This is the best JRPG I've played in a long awhile.
neonvision said:
Every level up takes exactly 100 experience points. When you first enter a dungeon, you usually get pretty good experience from battles (70-100 an encounter). As you gain levels, you slowly start receiving less experience, which means you're getting closer to the cap, and eventually you'll get very little experience from battle at all, which mean you're the correct level you need to be for the boss.
It's a great system and I hope other RPGs use it in the future.
i dunno what happened to the bosses, but they are easy as hell now. Ever since I defeated those two worm creatures on disc 1, I haven't been challenge in the slightest.
Right now I'm stuck on disc 2, at this I wanna say "prototype grand staff", after you get to the "haunted town" and stuff.
Very annoying right now :/.
Right now I'm stuck on disc 2, at this I wanna say "prototype grand staff", after you get to the "haunted town" and stuff.
Very annoying right now :/.
Is my 360 just incredibly unstable, or is there something wrong with my Disc 2? The music ends up cutting out every so often. Had to even reset while fighting
because the music just stopped during the fight. Whats up with that. Great experiences on the 360, but the disc reading problems with perfectly good discs are getting really annoying as of late.
Gongora at Experimental Staff
SlasherJPC
Banned
My Lost Odyssey video review guys. Enjoy
I told you guys I was going to get the game, and well I did.
I REALLY am impressed with it so far. I was super skeptical. I promised myself that I was going to follow reviews less this year (to an extent) and try to have a more open mind about games.
This is my first JRPG since FFX (which I loved).
I am only an hour in so I know my impressions mean little but:
-The dreams of a thousand years: I for sure thought I was going to hate these but if the first one is any indication, these are going to be great
-Graphics: OMFG, no one is talking about this games graphics. If FFXIII looks like this I will have no qualms
-Loading: Not too bad of a problem, although it is noticeable. I am the type to really hate these things and so far I'm ok with the loading.
-Combat: Too soon, but so far seems pretty on par with the genre
I REALLY am impressed with it so far. I was super skeptical. I promised myself that I was going to follow reviews less this year (to an extent) and try to have a more open mind about games.
This is my first JRPG since FFX (which I loved).
I am only an hour in so I know my impressions mean little but:
-The dreams of a thousand years: I for sure thought I was going to hate these but if the first one is any indication, these are going to be great
-Graphics: OMFG, no one is talking about this games graphics. If FFXIII looks like this I will have no qualms
-Loading: Not too bad of a problem, although it is noticeable. I am the type to really hate these things and so far I'm ok with the loading.
-Combat: Too soon, but so far seems pretty on par with the genre
gregor7777
Banned
FrenchMovieTheme said:
I lol'd
KarishBHR said:
Hmm, I don't find the graphics all that impressive. I think the game looks a lot better when you zoom in a little. Try holding the right trigger about 25% in. The fully zoomed out normal view just doesn't show much character detail, which is a shame, because the costume design is quite nice.
neonvision
Member
Phthisis said:
Great - thanks for the info! Are there any areas later (optional?) in the game that don't have a cap or is that pretty universal throughout?
chinmonster
Member
The graphics are really hit or miss, IMO. You have gorgeous areas like the crimson forest and beach, etc., but the cities so far have really been lacking. Great glimpse of what RPGs will look like continuing through this generation, though.tokkun said:
L0st Id3ntity
Member
YES!Himuro said:
This was my favorite LO track when I first listened to it a couple of months ago.
It sounds like a collaboration between Uematsu + Disney + Tim Burton.
Can't wait for tomorrow.
Bourbon Cowboy
Member
Yup, I love this game.
Just realized I am at the 10 hour mark already...and am only just hitting the Ghost House area. Dunno how much longer Disc 1 is, but I am taking my sweet time exploring it. Adore the game...
Though I still wish the turn order gauge played a more prominent role in combat decisions(it's too hidden for the most part!), and also yea...the ring system needs fleshing out. Plenty to equip and create, but it could adopt more interesting measures of timing and variation just to spice things up. Blue Dragon handled both of these above complaints a bit more tactfully.
Though I still wish the turn order gauge played a more prominent role in combat decisions(it's too hidden for the most part!), and also yea...the ring system needs fleshing out. Plenty to equip and create, but it could adopt more interesting measures of timing and variation just to spice things up. Blue Dragon handled both of these above complaints a bit more tactfully.
â Narayan
Member
Unless you're prepared to throw down $2,000 - $4,000. Go for it. Unless Blimblim has a different setup, now.aerofx said:
chinmonster
Member
More gameplay FTW? / I thought you were waaaaay deeper in the game than that from reading what you've posted here. Weird.Himuro said:
â Narayan
Member
For real?sprocket said:
I just started the second disk.
Buggy Loop
Member
29 hours in, 3rd disc, beat the ice canyon boss, pretty easy, Kaim and seth are starting to kick some ass.
End of disc 2's dungeon was amazing, some of the best graphics i've seen on 360, UE3 still had some of that juice left
End of disc 2's dungeon was amazing, some of the best graphics i've seen on 360, UE3 still had some of that juice left
Just finished it.
Ending spoiler
Ending spoiler
Seth
And it was most likely because of the bonus content I did, but the game lacked a decent final boss fight. I understand what they tried to do, but ending it with a immortal only fight instead with your own group was probably a not so good decision.
Also Jansen is the man and Tolten is.....what exactly was Toltens purpose in this story again?
And it was most likely because of the bonus content I did, but the game lacked a decent final boss fight. I understand what they tried to do, but ending it with a immortal only fight instead with your own group was probably a not so good decision.
Also Jansen is the man and Tolten is.....what exactly was Toltens purpose in this story again?
Won said:Just finished it.
Ending spoiler
Seth
And it was most likely because of the bonus content I did, but the game lacked a decent final boss fight. I understand what they tried to do, but ending it with a immortal only fight instead with your own group was probably a not so good decision.
Also Jansen is the man and Tolten is.....what exactly was Toltens purpose in this story again?
Tolten felt like a spoony bard.
Seriously.
Awesome, 5 of 7 characters I have right now are mages. It is kind of a strange design decision given the importance of your front wall.
I am also a little disappointed that Sara's cleavage doesn't live up to the outrageous cleavage of Seth and Ming's. :lol
Anyway, I think I am mostly through disk 2 and still loving it.
I am also a little disappointed that Sara's cleavage doesn't live up to the outrageous cleavage of Seth and Ming's. :lol
Anyway, I think I am mostly through disk 2 and still loving it.
Scottlarock
Banned
got the game today, just beat the first boss! took me 6 tries. I had 1 character alive.
great game.
great game.