ShiningTehk
Without a doubt the best one of these I've played so far let me tell you now. The story is un-fucking-matched, I don't think it gets as ridiculous as 2's but it's so focused and pretty well-written for what it is. Lan throws MegaMan at a guy's head and also jumps out of the second story window of a hospital, literally how can this not be a 10/10.
The music? Wonderful, best ost of the first trilogy. The dungeons, while definitely not amazing (at this point that might just be a trend with this series), are the best yet. I especially love the hospital scenario, it's a legitimately good chapter with high stakes. Same for the final act, that finale is so damn good.
If this were the final game in the series, I think this would be the ideal sendoff for this cast and world. But alas, there are 3 more.
The music? Wonderful, best ost of the first trilogy. The dungeons, while definitely not amazing (at this point that might just be a trend with this series), are the best yet. I especially love the hospital scenario, it's a legitimately good chapter with high stakes. Same for the final act, that finale is so damn good.
If this were the final game in the series, I think this would be the ideal sendoff for this cast and world. But alas, there are 3 more.
This review contains spoilers
Man, what a massive improvement overall from the first game. A better, more focused story, way better dungeon design (still a little eh, but at least it's not Elecman and his battery bullshit.), and the tweaks to the battle system by adding the style mechanic is great. I liked this one alot.
On the subject of the story this story gets insane in comparison to the first game oh my god it opens up with a dude GASSING A CHILD FOR RANSOM MONEY AND THEN THE SECOND CHAPTER THEY TRY BLOWING UP A DAM AND FLOOD THE ENTIRE REGION?? THE END OF THE GAME THEY FREEZE THE INTERNET WHICH WAS USING A PROGRAM TO KEEP THE PLANET FROM GETTING RAVAGED BY NATURAL DISASTERS???? I LOVE THIS GAME.
On the subject of the story this story gets insane in comparison to the first game oh my god it opens up with a dude GASSING A CHILD FOR RANSOM MONEY AND THEN THE SECOND CHAPTER THEY TRY BLOWING UP A DAM AND FLOOD THE ENTIRE REGION?? THE END OF THE GAME THEY FREEZE THE INTERNET WHICH WAS USING A PROGRAM TO KEEP THE PLANET FROM GETTING RAVAGED BY NATURAL DISASTERS???? I LOVE THIS GAME.
2011
single-handedly redefined internet humor in the early 2010s and on top of that was just a really good puzzle game to boot, 10/10
2007
if you look on my front page you may see it's on my 5 games because its one of my favorites ever. this isn't a joke its good go play it again cause i know you've already played it before
2016
It was ok i guess from what i remember i'm just over it
this and ark of napishtim, these are great rpgs with tight controls and fun bosses, easy recommend
I wouldn't call this one BAD per se, played it through the legacy collection. I think it's good, and the characters are great and whatnot, but the dungeons were easily the weakest part of this game IMO, and there are alot of those.
The story also feels really disconnected, you can do villain of the week while also progressing the plot as later games show, but this one kinda fumbles and JUST feels like it only does the latter. Still pretty good, but the sequels are miles better.
The story also feels really disconnected, you can do villain of the week while also progressing the plot as later games show, but this one kinda fumbles and JUST feels like it only does the latter. Still pretty good, but the sequels are miles better.
hooooly moly this one's really good
THAT AVERAGE RATING OF 3.5 IS TWEAKIN' THIS GAME'S GREAT
2013
Okay, naturally I played this one right after Ys I and I'm happy to say this was a stark improvement, bump was tweaked a bit, you have magic now and more places that count as a 'town' so your return magic and wings make you backtrack less.
Bosses are way better now though I think too many of them rely on the new magic mechanic so you're kinda just playing a glorified shoot-em-up with rpg elements in those. +1 point for letting you fucking heal during them this time though what the hell was that about before?
Areas are more varied this time and the music is amazing no matter which version you listen to. Though the final dungeon is full of backtracking (I counted having to return to the town outside like at least 7 times, and that's just for progressing the story, restoring health and MP there's even more.)
It's better than the first as you'd expect, but still got its issues. Gonna miss bumping into things though.
Bosses are way better now though I think too many of them rely on the new magic mechanic so you're kinda just playing a glorified shoot-em-up with rpg elements in those. +1 point for letting you fucking heal during them this time though what the hell was that about before?
Areas are more varied this time and the music is amazing no matter which version you listen to. Though the final dungeon is full of backtracking (I counted having to return to the town outside like at least 7 times, and that's just for progressing the story, restoring health and MP there's even more.)
It's better than the first as you'd expect, but still got its issues. Gonna miss bumping into things though.
2013
its pretty good and the bump combat's wickedly fun once you get a feel for it but some of these bosses are absolutely insane and not in a good way.
It's decently challenging but i swear to god that final boss can eat my ass. He wouldn't even be that bad if i could heal mid battle.
It's decently challenging but i swear to god that final boss can eat my ass. He wouldn't even be that bad if i could heal mid battle.
good game, i fucking hate dinosaurs so getting to kill them on the regular is a joy
2022
Absolutely wonderful game. My highlights were easily the distant future, imperial china, and final chapters. I liked the near future one too though mostly because it made the mecha fan in me clap. This one's a keeper.
This game is like breath of the wild if breath of the wild had more stuff to do. The simple joy of slapping together doohickies and thingamabobs and various flying contraptions to traverse the world with mixed results is something I love dearly.
That being said i cant wait for like a year to pass and the entire internet unanimously decides this game actually sucks ass like any other game ever made
That being said i cant wait for like a year to pass and the entire internet unanimously decides this game actually sucks ass like any other game ever made
2008
kingdom hearts fans' worst enemy