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Official North American Lost Odyssey Thread
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Im amazed at how engrossed I am with this game. It's even enough to draw my away from GAF for 5+ hours - which is quite a feat.
I do, however, really wish they'd polished it up a little. It would've been perfect were it not for the framerate/v-sync issues. I've learnt to overlook it entirely, based on the merits of the story, but it's always something casual observers of the game seem to pick up on.
Does any share this sentiment? Could it be resolved (even partially) via the following?
-Patchy patch.
-Deluxe/international/special edition budget re-release with optimized frame-rate and extra dungeons, optional characters.... etc..
-PC port?
I do, however, really wish they'd polished it up a little. It would've been perfect were it not for the framerate/v-sync issues. I've learnt to overlook it entirely, based on the merits of the story, but it's always something casual observers of the game seem to pick up on.
Does any share this sentiment? Could it be resolved (even partially) via the following?
-Patchy patch.
-Deluxe/international/special edition budget re-release with optimized frame-rate and extra dungeons, optional characters.... etc..
-PC port?
Wolves Evolve
Member
I though that the really emotional scene near the end of Disc One was a fucking masterpiece, and I'm more important than any of you, so change whatever other opinions you think you have on this issue, k thx.
Seriously, though; LO's pacing is quite impressive and I'm enjoying the hell out a game that punishes me for grinding. I think that some things sting, such as the loading in and out of everything and the mixed quality in the cut-scene animation, but overall I'm very impressed and I'm enjoy an amnesiac story that deals with it quite intelligently.
I also love the text stories. They are fundamentally a good idea and executed at a level far above what I was prepared for.
Seriously, though; LO's pacing is quite impressive and I'm enjoying the hell out a game that punishes me for grinding. I think that some things sting, such as the loading in and out of everything and the mixed quality in the cut-scene animation, but overall I'm very impressed and I'm enjoy an amnesiac story that deals with it quite intelligently.
I also love the text stories. They are fundamentally a good idea and executed at a level far above what I was prepared for.
AgentOtaku
Member
just got to Disc3
I love you Nobuo !!!
I love you Nobuo !!!
I've done a few sidequests on Disc 4 but I don't want the game to end! This is one of those games where pretty much every aspect of it just 'clicked' with me. I really hope Mistwalker get the opportunity to keep the series going.
Phthisis said:
You need to get another Trooky to steal it from you first.
Son of Godzilla
Banned
I'm just wandering around Disc 4 and I've already stumbled upon like 10 dreams, a dramatic boost from the zero I found on 3.
Wow, the
is insane! Is ~level 48 too low? With random battles this tough, I hate to think what the boss is going to be like!
Temple of Enlightenment
Yep. Although I noticed they had more of a tendency to appear in the beginning part of the level, just outside the temple.Phthisis said:
I must have searched every inch of that freaking courtyard looking for thatMcDragon said:help needed!
can someone tell me the exact location of Sarah's Gift (last hidden treasure), it's supposed to be in the old mansion courtyard but i can't find it no matter what
You need the level 2 treasure finder thingy to make it appear. You'll get that later in the game, so come back then.
Ooh FFS I had the same exact problem. After searching for around 15-20 minutes with tons of random encounters I just gave up. Thanks. :lolelbkhm said:I must have searched every inch of that freaking courtyard looking for that
You need the level 2 treasure finder thingy to make it appear. You'll get that later in the game, so come back then.
chinmonster
Member
I have now 100% stopped reading the 1000 year dreams. They're awesome initially, but now it's at the point where I feel like they're too long and I just want to play some videogames. I'll definitely buy a book of them though if it ever hits the States.
chinmonster said:
I semi-agree with this. I was enjoying them, but now I just want to play, on the other hand I cannot go back and read like 4-5 in a row. I haven't stopped but I'm not enjoying them nearly as much.
I at least mash "A" through the ones that give you treasure hunting clues and always read seth's
chinmonster
Member
Amon37 said:
You can press start and skip them, and you till get the
treasure hunting clues.
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Lost Odyssey seems incredible. I have only played it for approx. 5 hours, but I like everything about it so far. The battle-system is old-fashioned, but lovely, the graphics are great, the world- and character-designs are even better, and the soundtrack is amazing. Thank you, Nobuo.
Can't wait to play more!
Can't wait to play more!
Has anyone had any problems with the game freezing on them? I'm at the very tail end of the game on disc four,
I restarted from my last save after it froze at the loading screen and it happened at the exact same spot again. The disc looks good enough, doesn't help that it came in the paper sleeve though.
climbing the Grand Staff through the elevators to fight Gongora's sorcerers.
I restarted from my last save after it froze at the loading screen and it happened at the exact same spot again. The disc looks good enough, doesn't help that it came in the paper sleeve though.
I MUST be getting to the end of the first disc by now, no? 11 slot seeds, 42 seeds, 14 or 15 dreams, 4 party members, tons and tons of skills mastered, and a surprisingly plot-twisty funeral out of the way.
That introduction and death made for a pretty damn good plot twist, but I'll be damned if the flower/branch fetching and subsequent fire dance mini game didn't completely and utterly ruin the mood and moment.
Anywho, Crimson Forest's next. With 21 hours on the clock and guys at level 24 or so, I can't help but feel that I've been grinding a bit too much.
*shrugs*
That introduction and death made for a pretty damn good plot twist, but I'll be damned if the flower/branch fetching and subsequent fire dance mini game didn't completely and utterly ruin the mood and moment.
Anywho, Crimson Forest's next. With 21 hours on the clock and guys at level 24 or so, I can't help but feel that I've been grinding a bit too much.
*shrugs*
Jamesfrom818
Banned
When I first saw Ming, I was really hoping that she'd use those daggers that she wears at her side. Would have made for a more interesting character to have instead of being a boring mage. The lack of weapon variety for the melee folks is also pretty annoying. I was hoping for at least one spear or axe wielder.
I don't know if this game is for me.
I used to love JRPG's back in the SNES and PSX days, but I didn't really like DQ8, or FFX, orBlue Dragon. I did like FFXII quite a bit though. Think I'd like it? I think it's feminine male leadsabd terribly linear city, dungeon, city, dungeon that get to me. Also grinding > tactics sucks.
I used to love JRPG's back in the SNES and PSX days, but I didn't really like DQ8, or FFX, orBlue Dragon. I did like FFXII quite a bit though. Think I'd like it? I think it's feminine male leadsabd terribly linear city, dungeon, city, dungeon that get to me. Also grinding > tactics sucks.
Aaronology
Member
Just finished my first playthrough and... Wow. Amazing RPG. The last boss fight in particular was incredibly beautiful thanks to the music and the stage. I clocked in at around 93 hours. I did not expect LO to last me that long, and I would've spent more time in the game had I devoted myself to doing every sidequest. There's still so much I've left to do, to boot. Dreams, treasures, finding all the spells...
Freakin' awesome game.
Freakin' awesome game.
CowboyAstronaut
Banned
Gamespot reviewer didn't even get off the first damn disc :lol
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AgentOtaku
Member
CowboyAstronaut said:
wow....that's really fuck sad....
B-Rad Lascelle
Banned
Why is anyone surprised at this?AgentOtaku said:
AgentOtaku
Member
B-Rad Lascelle said:
i'm not suprised....it's more pissed that dude got paid for his opinion
CowboyAstronaut
Banned
AgentOtaku said:
What is more sad is that same guy gave Eternal Sonata a much better review score than Lost Odyssey. :lol
Is this honestly how the "pros" review games?
Jugendstil
Member
I'm right at the end of disc 3 and still enjoying the game quite a bit. Sed is such a bad ass, and his voice actor is great too. It's odd, I feel like the game is only middling to decent in almost every aspect, but it still manages to be really enjoyable. I guess it's greater than the sum of its parts. I can't wait to get to disc 4 and start power leveling and doing sub-quests.
Magicpaint
Member
Into Disc 3 now.
I think it's safe to say that I'm really liking this game.
I think it's safe to say that I'm really liking this game.
Kill Your Masters
Member
A lot of the so called pros are just biased or fanboys, or both.CowboyAstronaut said:
SIP YEK NOD
Banned
soco said:
Yeah, the review was posted february 12th, He got the achievements on the 15th-17th.
In the end its still gamespot, so who fuckin cares?
GHG
Member
Just ordered the Asian English version of this game since Pal Land got shafted with the casing like the US did. Can't wait for it to arrive . FFX was the last RPG I truely enjoyed.
PS, I've been looking into getting Blue Dragon... Would it be worth getting cheap considering my Favourite RPGs are FFVIII and X? (I never saw the appeal with VII and the dragon quest games)
. FFX was the last RPG I truely enjoyed.PS, I've been looking into getting Blue Dragon... Would it be worth getting cheap considering my Favourite RPGs are FFVIII and X? (I never saw the appeal with VII and the dragon quest games)