after playing FFXIII i realize how much Lost Odyssey was underated

this is the real JRPG of the gen, i cant belive that this game got only 7.5 and FFXIII got 8.5 even 2 years after

LO is better JRPG then FFXIII, the combat is better, like real JRPG, the story is much much better even the ART is better

the only thing that FFXIII is better is the graphics.

man JRPG standarts this gen is only get lower and lower

I found the battle system in FFXIII to be far superior, on top of being much more interesting. After all, a JRPG doesn't need to haave the old-school turn-based system to be considered as such.

I found the battle system in FFXIII to be far superior, on top of being much more interesting. After all, a JRPG doesn't need to haave the old-school turn-based system to be considered as such.

lundy86_4

ok you can love or hate the battle system this is up to you (but most of JRPG fans will like LO's battle system then FFXIII's battle system) but the story in LO is one of the best

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I found the battle system in FFXIII to be far superior, on top of being much more interesting. After all, a JRPG doesn't need to haave the old-school turn-based system to be considered as such.

Nisim19

ok you can love or hate the battle system this is up to you (but most of JRPG fans will like LO battle system the FFXIII) but the story in LO is one of the best

Why would most JRPG fans prefer LO's battle system? You know this how? Statistical survey?

Truth is, LO's battle system harkened back to the old school JRPG's, whilst FFXIII's evolved it. It's all preference, but don't make such ridiculous claims.

The story in LO whilst good, was by no means the best. The "1000 Years of Dreams" however were a vastly redeeming feature.

Heh, I disagree. I didn't like much in LO. Kain and the "funny" guy, forgot his name were the only likable characters in that game. But even the funny guy got on my nerves after a while...

Actually, I did like the battle system though.

As boring I thought it was playing FF13 on my friends PS3 I at least finished it due to it's unique summons, less crappy story and better magic. Lost Oddesey was boring I couldn't for the life of mine keep playing the thing. Oh so I just attack with Kain and Seth over and over...BOOO! So what I am saying is god man, Lost Oddesey was a horrible game it is my least favorite RPG next to FF7 and FFX2

Never played LO, But I do like FFXIII. Very fun, and I for one actaully like XIII's story. Dialogue is a bit silly at times though.

I haven't played FF13 and have only finished disc 1 in LO but right now 7.5 to 8 seems about right. I like the combat system but the game lacks good pacing and some dialogue is pointless and/or stupid.

The 1000 years of dreams are really, really great. But they do break the pacing to a stretching halt. I'm enjoying the story and characters and we'll see what the other 3 discs have in store. And also its really ****ing stupid that the game is on 4 discs but whatever.

this is the real JRPG of the gen, i cant belive that this game got only 7.5 and FFXIII got 8.5 even 2 years after

LO is better JRPG then FFXIII, the combat is better, like real JRPG, the story is much much better even the ART is better

the only thing that FFXIII is better is the graphics.

man JRPG standarts this gen is only get lower and lower

Nisim19

Lost Odyssey has its flaws in both gameplay and story...........but the script and writing are top notch. Unlike FFXIII.texasgoldrush

I'd be careful about critiquing the actual script of FFXIII, because the script present in FFXIII is only vaguely similar to the original Japanese dialogue and doesn't really reflect the quality of the writing that Square Enix Japan developed.

Not that the Japanese ver is some masterwork, but there is a pretty big disparity that I found when playing both versions.

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]Lost Odyssey has its flaws in both gameplay and story...........but the script and writing are top notch. Unlike FFXIII.hakanakumono

I'd be careful about critiquing the actual script of FFXIII, because the script present in FFXIII is only vaguely similar to the original Japanese dialogue and doesn't really reflect the quality of the writing that Square Enix Japan developed.

Not that the Japanese ver is some masterwork, but there is a pretty big disparity that I found when playing both versions.

I haven't played FF13 and have only finished disc 1 in LO but right now 7.5 to 8 seems about right. I like the combat system but the game lacks good pacing and some dialogue is pointless and/or stupid.

XturnalS

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I haven't played FF13 and have only finished disc 1 in LO but right now 7.5 to 8 seems about right. I like the combat system but the game lacks good pacing and some dialogue is pointless and/or stupid.

IWKYB

I just read the GS review and wow it expressed all my thoughts completely and perfectly. I must say KVO nailed it on the head. The other non-combat portions are not that great. I'm really getting into LO and even if the combat doesn't change completely I am enjoying the management and finding out the best plan of attack for each battle.

Oh well here goes disc 2, if the story continues to be good which it sounds like and the 1000 years of dreams are still awesome (no like seriously they are ****ing amazing) I will be fine.

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[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]Lost Odyssey has its flaws in both gameplay and story...........but the script and writing are top notch. Unlike FFXIII.texasgoldrush

I'd be careful about critiquing the actual script of FFXIII, because the script present in FFXIII is only vaguely similar to the original Japanese dialogue and doesn't really reflect the quality of the writing that Square Enix Japan developed.

Not that the Japanese ver is some masterwork, but there is a pretty big disparity that I found when playing both versions.

I haven't played Lost Odyssey so I can't judge the game.

I didn't care for neither title to much. Ended up growing bored of both titles to point I didn't finish either one. I do admit though i did like FFXIII's ATB system and Lost Odyseey 1000 years of Dreams and soundtrackthough.

Lost Odyssey is more of a Final Fantasy game than FFXIII is. I guess it helps that most of the FF team that's worth anything worked on Lost Odyssey where FFXIII was developed by a group of nobodies.DJ_Lae

Aren't the only FF team members on Lost Odyssey Sakaguchi and Uematsu?

Kitase is a nobody?

I hate RPG's where you can't even change your armor that why both are weak sauce to me.silversix_

Same here, I like armor that actually changes the way you look so it feels like actually have some place in the game.

Lost Odyssey is more of a Final Fantasy game than FFXIII is. I guess it helps that most of the FF team that's worth anything worked on Lost Odyssey where FFXIII was developed by a group of nobodies.DJ_Lae

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Lost Odyssey is more of a Final Fantasy game than FFXIII is. I guess it helps that most of the FF team that's worth anything worked on Lost Odyssey where FFXIII was developed by a group of nobodies.hakanakumono

Aren't the only FF team members on Lost Odyssey Sakaguchi and Uematsu?

Kitase is a nobody?

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[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Lost Odyssey is more of a Final Fantasy game than FFXIII is. I guess it helps that most of the FF team that's worth anything worked on Lost Odyssey where FFXIII was developed by a group of nobodies.DJ_Lae

Aren't the only FF team members on Lost Odyssey Sakaguchi and Uematsu?

Kitase is a nobody?

Kitase is connected to the more highly acclaimed FF games.

Uematsu is overrated.

Persona 4 was better.:twisted:

Persona 4 was better.:twisted:

zarshack

Lost Odyssey is unquestionably the best JRPG of this generation, no doubt. I honestly, 100%, cannot understand how the game is rated so lowly. Great story, fantastic characters and great combat.

FF 13 is one of the worst JRPG's this gen, I don't even want to class it as a FF game.

Lost Odyssey and Tales of Vesperia are the two best I've played this gen.

Lost Odyssey is more of a Final Fantasy game than FFXIII is. I guess it helps that most of the FF team that's worth anything worked on Lost Odyssey where FFXIII was developed by a group of nobodies.DJ_Lae

Aren't the only FF team members on Lost Odyssey Sakaguchi and Uematsu?

Kitase is a nobody?

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"][QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

Aren't the only FF team members on Lost Odyssey Sakaguchi and Uematsu?

Kitase is a nobody?

Kitase is connected to the more highly acclaimed FF games.

Uematsu is overrated.

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[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"] Pretty much. Sakaguchi has a far firmer grasp on what makes a Final Fantasy game what it is, and Uematsu is THE composer for the series. Without him the series takes a massive hit.texasgoldrush

Kitase is connected to the more highly acclaimed FF games.

Uematsu is overrated.

FFVI and FFVII (before it fell out of favor). FFX as well.