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I read that the game is supposed to have a Skies of Arcadia vibe going for it, and that's enough for me.
I loved that game on the Dreamcast (enough to get through the ridiculous amount of random battles), for its story, sense of exploration, and just sense of charm. So if Blue Dragon really is channeling SoA but in next-gen clothing, I think I'll have to finally pick up a 360.
This sounds like enough for me to get the game as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by zerokool
What the hell ever happened to getting a Skies of Arcadia sequel too? I could have sworn that this was rumored to be in the works years ago. Hopefully they weren't just talking about that crappy Skies of Arcadia: Legends for the Gamecube...
This game, minus the attrocious soundtrack that I've heard in the Japanese vids, has a lot going for it. I used to be a huge RPG fan a few years back, but as of late, just haven't had the same flare for it that I used to. I am hoping this game will change things.
In the last 1Up show for the year, the first game they talk about is Blue Dragon. Say it's real old school grind RPG, similar to FF 5. They like it a lot.
Everyone else caught the "Developed by Artoon" in the YouTube up a few posts, right?
Yep. After Yoshi's Island DS I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, especially considering the positive reviews.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi
If it sucks, most of the blame could be Sakaguchi's than Artoon. The concept, scenario, setting etc... was already done by Sakaguchi before they approached Artoon for development. Also, Sakaguchi saw the development through the entire way while they were working on it. Reminds me of the way Metroid Prime was developed back when it first came out.
Ton of videos of BD at www.xboxyde.com, including hi def versions.
Got this from GAF:
Japanese language option! More games need selectable audio.Quote:
Sorry if this is old, guys, but I just got the new "Game Informer" magazine today that has Blue Dragon on the cover, and there's a few tidbits about the localization I hadn't heard before.
First, Hees Kyung, global product manager of Blue Dragon, confirms that the NA release will not be altered in any way beyond language translation, re-dubbed vocals, and a re-recording of english versions of the songs that Kluke sings.
Also, he confirms that the original Japanese language tracks with english subtitles will be available by option for people who would prefer those within the standard release.
Third, he talks about post-release downloadable content that will have "a significant impact on post-release Blue Dragon around the world," although no details are given about what this is. Game Informer guesses at "new dungeons and extra-hard bosses," but it's impossible to tell if they are actually hinting at something they know, or just making stuff up to fill the page.
Finally, they are listing the NA release for the game as "summer" in this magazine, which seems to have an air of credibility considering it is printed right next to the global product manager talking about the localization efforts on the facing page.
I read that a week ago and forgot to post it. I was going to say something along the lines of, "Maybe Chao was on to something when he said something to that effect about Eternal Sonata or whatever it was called."