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mashadar's neko-mimi slave
(11-28-2007, 06:40 AM)
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Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360) Official Japanese Release Thread
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Title: Lost Odyssey Platform: Xbox360 Genre: RPG Developer: Mistwalker/Feel Plus Publisher: Microsoft Games Studio Japanese Release Date: 6th December 2007 US Release Date: 12th Febuary 2008 Official Site:: http://lostodyssey.jp Official Blurb Lost Odyssey™ is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years. He doesn't remember his past, and he doesn't know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim's journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale. Lost Odyssey features breathtaking visuals and an epic adventure made possible only by the power of Xbox 360™. - Innovative RPG gameplay: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) elements are blended into the game's traditional role-playing game system, enabling players to make strategic decisions for a more immersive and deep gameplay experience. - Engaging and unparalleled emotional story: With story sequences penned by award-winning Japanese novelist Kiyoshi Shigematsu in cooperation with producer Hironobu Sakaguchi,Lost Odyssey sets a new benchmark for the RPG genre with a combination of true-to-life cinematics and an intriguing story of an immortal man. Players will witness Kaim's life as he lives through many generations, becomes part of numerous families, falls in and out of love, and confronts all of the conflicts that arise. Kaim’s struggles are set in a world that is on the verge of a "mystical industrial revolution," where mankind has attained dark powers. - Massive scope: The massively scoped worlds, memorable characters and epic storyline play as an intense and unsettling blockbuster action film. Heading up the artistic demands of the title is famed Japanese comic artist Takehiko Inoue. Renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu has been recruited to create a contemporary soundtrack. - Realistic next-generation graphics: Powered by Unreal Engine 3 technology, Lost Odyssey boasts stunning visual fidelity and rendering quality. The technology pushes high-definition visual designs to a higher level and brings out the smallest details in the largest battles. Experience a rich dynamic world with an unprecedented level of detail.  Information Staff: - Produced, written, designed and supervised by Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger) - Character designs by Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk, Vagabound) - Music composed by Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantay) - Directed by Daisuke Fukugawa (FFT, Legend of Mana) and Takeahiro Kaminagayoshi (Legend of Dragoon) - Art Direction by Takamasa Ohsawa (Shadow Hearts 2, Shadow Hearts From the New World) - 1000 Year Dream written by Kiyoshi Sigematsu - CG Cinematics by Robot (Onimusha, Grandia 3) Gameplay: - THIS GAME HAS RANDOM ENCOUNTERS, JUST SO YOU KNOW - The Aiming Ring System adds special properties to your attack if the trigger is timed right during an attack - The properties are determined by the rings equipped - Immortals learn skills from mortals using the Skill Link System - Immortals equipping accessories can learn the skill attached to it by gaining SP in battles - Immortals that fall in battle will revive automatically after a few turns, if the entire party is defeated the game is over - The Wall System controls the amount of defence offered to the back row party members - As the front row is attacked, the Guard Condition meter will drop reducing the effectiveness of the defence offered - Enemies with front and back rows will also have a Guard Condition meter subject to the same rules - While a World Map exists, known locations on the map can be easily travelled to via a warp menu to remove unneeded travel - The cruiser ship vehicle in the game can travel on the sea as well as go under it, exploring the ocean depths Other Details: - The game spans 4 DVDs - The game is about 40 hours long - Both accessories and weapons are fully visible when equipped - A novel compiling all the 1000 Year Dream short stories will be published - The two English vocal songs in the game will be sung by Sheena Easton Voice Cast: Kaim Argonar: Etsuji Toyokawa Jansen Friedh: Kosuke Toyohara Sarah Sisulart: Takako Uehara Seth Balmore: Seika Kuze Ming Numara: Kaoru Otanuki Cooke: YUKO (FLIPFLAP) Mack: AIKO (FLIPFLAP) Sed: Yousuke Akimoto Tolten: Ryo Horikawa Gongora: Haruhiko Jyo Achievements 01. Disc 1 clear - Complete disc 1 - 125 points 02. Disc 2 clear - Complete disc 2 - 125 points 03. Disc 3 clear - Complete disc 3 - 125 points 04. Disc 4 clear - Complete disc 4 - 125 points 05. Learn Skill Link - An immortal learns learns a mortal's skill via skill link - 30 points 06. Learn all skills - Kaim learns all skills available - 20 points 07. First Dream of a Thousand Years - Experience the first Thousand Year Dream sequence - 20 points 08. Thousand Year Dream - Experience all the Thousand Year Dream sequences - 10 points 09. Get all Treasure items - Get all the treasures available on fields. If a treasure has been picked up by someone else, maybe you can find it on auction - 20 points 10. Succesful Perfect 3 Combo - In a battle successfully pull off a Perfect 3 times in a row - 30 points 11. 500 Successful Perfects - Pull off 500 Perfects in battles - 10 points 12. Damage over 1000,000 - In a battle inflict over 1 million damage on an enemy - 10 points 13. Defeat 1000 enemies - Defeat over 1000 enemies in battle - 10 points 14. Around the world - Visit all the fields around the world, including secret locations - 10 points 15. Backyard Lightclass Master - In the backyard, fulfill all the hidden victory conditions for all the battle sets in the Lightclass and gain the battle bonuses - 10 points Plus 21 secret achievements. Total of 1000 points. Reviews Weekly Famitsu: 9/9/9/9 (36/40) Famitsu Xbox360: 10/8/9/8 (35/40) Music: Lost Odyssey Original Soundtrack (2 CDs) 19th Dec 2006 3675 yen
Last edited by duckroll; 11-28-2007 at 01:00 PM.
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(11-28-2007, 06:46 AM)
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Excellent job
February is going to be murder. |
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(11-28-2007, 06:52 AM)
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#13
Curious, does MS Japan/Asia have a different policy with region-locking games than the NA branch? It's hard to believe that enough people would import a JRPG that's as heavily story-based as the the genre generally is, to the point where it would effect US sales and licensing. In fact the fact that it's MS published should completely remove the licensing issue altogether. If anything, it seems like it would make more sense financially being in MS's shoes to block exporting from the US.
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(11-28-2007, 06:56 AM)
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#15
So is this an ARPG or turn based?
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(11-28-2007, 06:57 AM)
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(11-28-2007, 07:01 AM)
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#21
Originally Posted by widgetraf:
logo and US/PAL boxart can be found here: http://microsoft.gamespress.com/latest.asp |
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(11-28-2007, 07:04 AM)
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#23
Originally Posted by ethelred:
I haven't even seen Mass Effect get promoted on the scale which it was reportedly going to get. Makes you wonder if LO will in turn get the Blue Dragon treatment. If it's ok I wanted to add these here.
Originally Posted by reriel:
Originally Posted by ·feist·:
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(11-28-2007, 07:33 AM)
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#33
Originally Posted by icecream:
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Banned
(11-28-2007, 07:40 AM)
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Yeh, I'm so looking forward to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since the very first video shown, I was hooked! I really dug the seamless CG to in-game transitions. Also doesn't hurt, that I love turn based rpg's :D . Altho, LO's does seem a bit slow, I have faith it will be everything I'm hoping it will be. Just so the storyline is compelling enough to keep me playing, I'll be good. |
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(11-28-2007, 07:45 AM)
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#36
Originally Posted by justchris:
Xbox 360 premium for $280 from K-Mart & Sears before the end of December. [IMG]http://i15.************/71ojmuc.jpg[/IMG] 20gig Premium + 2 free games --> $280 120gig Elite + 2 free games --> $360 Coupons valid from present - 12/22. |
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(11-28-2007, 08:04 AM)
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#41
Nice thread!
I can't wait for this game (actually since its only about a week away, I guess I can...)! From what I have seen of this game it is turning out to be everything I hoped it to be: great graphics, intriguing story and characters, and standard JRPG gameplay with some twists. I'm really looking forward to this one. |
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(11-28-2007, 08:18 AM)
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#43
great thread duckroll
looking very much forward to this. |
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(11-28-2007, 08:23 AM)
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#44
Originally Posted by bran:
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(11-28-2007, 08:26 AM)
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#45
Originally Posted by Beezy:
Originally Posted by justchris:
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(11-28-2007, 08:50 AM)
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#49
Originally Posted by bran:
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(11-28-2007, 10:08 AM)
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#50
Originally Posted by bran:
If a <10-15 hour game takes 3 year to make this gen I expect a 60 hour RPG to take at least 4 years for PS3. At least a good one. :) |
