I actually liked this game a lot and thats saying a lot because I'm a PS3 and Final fantasy fan LOL. Yes it is a very traditional RPG and doesnt introduce anything really new to the genre but the story is amazing (along the lines of Final fantasy) and constantly pulls you back in to continuing this 4 disc game.
In the game, you are Kiam who is an immortal for some reason and the game takes you along his journey as he regains his memory of the past 1000 years. Kaim, as well as many others, are very likeable characters in the fact that they are human and not just immortals, in every sense. At times I thought i knew exactly where the story was going and then they switch it up on me making the game very unpredictable which i like. It was to the point where i didnt know who to roote for LOL. Along with the characters, the story is awesome. Its hard to tell you what its about without revealing the story, but just take my word for it.
There arent too many issues I had with the game in general. And as far as loading times go, they are fine. They must of corrected something that makes the load times better. The only long loads I noticed are between map areas and some cutscenes. Again this is a very nice game. Its well made and probably another one of those 40hr RPG depending on if you use the guide or not. At least it feels like you are getting your money worth. I think most RPG fans would like it (but it isnt, by no means, worth buying a 360 especially if Microsoft is gonna bring out another SKU...LOL // go blu)
How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues the legacy of Japanese RPGs that halted with Lost Odyssey on Xbox 360.
I bought an XB360 to play this game. I also played other gems like Blue Dragon, Gears of War, and ES: Oblivion but Lost Odyssey was the precursor and one of the best jRPGs ever.
I would definitely buy that. They remake and remaster a bunch of stuff we don't need/want but they let the really good stuff sit on the shelf collecting dust.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer would like to see the revival of Xbox's Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey Crimson Skies, and more.
What these games need are remasters and to modern platforms. They're all unfortunately stuck on the 360.
They are available on series x as well. But would be nice to get them out even wider.
Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon and FFXIII Trilogy is actually the only reason I still have my Series X.
Because Phil and team seem to enjoy going to websites and forums to see what fans are discussing and wanting, to earn good faith points with post like this while they continue to offer the bare minimum.
Remastered and remake games are lame... A gigantic "we don't know how to evolve original thoughts" from dev teams cashing in on old ip.... Make new stuff or gtfo.
no remasters and remakes provide those games to new audiences and improve the look/gameplay
Then…remaster / remake them
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After renewed interest you can get Mistwalker to do a sequel to Lost Odyssey
It’s quite hard to believe, but Lost Odyssey turns fifteen years old today. A curious product of the time, it has arguably only got better with age - and not just because of what it is, but also what it represents.
The short stories that Kaim collects/remembers are truly emotional. I remember one in particular made my eyes water.
If you've never played this, try to hunt down an original copy, or emulate it. This game was a gem.
I wish there was a remaster. This and Last Story. Sad these games were released on the...wrong platforms...
Considering all the early tech issues Unreal Engine 3 had combined with Japanese developers working with a foreign language engine Lost Odyssey on the PS3 would have been a tech disaster if it had used UE3.
Lost Odyssey's long load times and framerate drops are evidence of just how hard it was working with early builds of UE3, it's a miracle Lost Odyssey turned out as well as it did.
In a perfect world Lost Odyssey would have launched on the PS3 but I doubt Sony or anyone else would have funded the project if Microsoft didn't.
It wouldve sold better thats for sure and maybe dude wouldnt be doing mobile games now
Yes this is a must own if you enjoy jRPG's. I liked the addition to the rings in battle. You got to do some extra stuff while in battle mode rather then just picking your move. Linking skills works well and gives the immortals plenty of spells and abilities to get. The best part is the story and even the characters. They aren't the same all the way thru it's as if they grow and change during the game. Kaim starts off as a one line keeps to himself guy then later as he's regaining his memory he starts opening up has more conversations and things to say. Only on the 2nd disc myself but this is an amazing game without a doubt. Hopefully Mistwalker makes more of these kind of RPGs
It shouldn't surprise you that you liked this game if you liked Final Fantasy, after all it is made by the creator of FF.