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[Sora_N]

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[Werd]

Too much coming out in the next month on top of an already major backlog so I'll wait for a ~$5 sale, but really glad it's being released. It was the first JRPG I played more than a demo of, though I got distracted about 2/3 through it. Loved the combat.

 

[princemarth23]

I've never played a game in this series and I've been craving a new JRPG lately so this announcement makes me really happy. Will probably buy day 1 unless there's something horribly wrong with it.

 

[New002]

Sweeeet. Will pick it up day one.

 

[Caspel]

That would be amazing, but aren't the SCD Lunars in the rights snafu to end all rights snafus?

We wouldn't put games on our survey that we weren't confident in pursuing in some form or another.

 

[industrian]

WHAT?!

Where the fuck did this announcement come from?!

I'll be on this on day one. Grandia 2 is one of the greatest games of all time. I just hope the port is decent this time around though.

 

[antitrop]

WHAT?!

Where the fuck did this announcement come from?!

From May

 

[industrian]

From May

Remind me to visit gaming side more often.

 

[kswiston]

Fuck the third game and that goofy "Xtreme" one.

Not a fan of Dean Cain and Lisa Loeb?

 

[freikugeln]

I'm very interested in the new hard mode. As fun as Grandia 2 was, it was *absurdly* easy.

So true.Such a pity it became braindead easy so quickly when the battle system had so much potential.

 

[chaosblade]

So I should probably use that new hard mode then.

What's the word on the framerate? Never played a Grandia game but I don't get the impression a high framerate would be terribly important. Doesn't mean it wouldn't be nice though.

 

[fertygo]

I hope Indonesian price for launch is 100k RP

 

[jholmes]

No reason to believe they lied when they said Grandia 2 won the vote. Grandia 2 has a good reputation & Grandia 1 is easy to play these days for cheap as long as you have a PS3, PSP, or Vita.

Seems like pretty anecdotal stuff. For more anecdotal stuff, search the survey thread for mentions of Grandia and Lunar. Grandia is mentioned like twice as much.

Guys, I'm not calling people liars, I'm just wallowing in denial.

How could we have gotten so close and yet still be so far.

 

[Brannon]

Oh YES.

Enamored with the battle systems of all the Grandia games, but G2 was my bestie. Roan's Warp Knife made the edges round all day long.

 

[texhnolyze]

I hope Indonesian price for launch is 100k RP

I'd say it's going to be Rp 200k base price and Rp 150k at 25% off.
Still tempting though.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Guys, I'm not calling people liars, I'm just wallowing in denial.

How could we have gotten so close and yet still be so far.

If Grandia 2 HD does well, I imagine it'll be easier to approve more ports/remakes/sequels to GameArts RPG series.

 

[Cincaid]

Sweet, definitely picking this up on day one. Really hope they have achievements for it as well. Also, amusing to read the old PC version's system requirements:

Windows 95/98/ME;
Pentium II 300 MHz or compatible (Min.), Pentium II 500 MHz or compatible (Rec.);
64 MB RAM (Min.), 128 MB (Rec.);
16 MB DirectX 8 supported 3D video card (Min.), 32 MB (Rec.);
DirectX 8 compatible sound card;
8x CD-ROM drive (Min.), 16x (Rec.).

 

[industrian]

I think I've still got the PC version somewhere in my house.

I've got it on DC as well. I played the PS2 version first though. I still remember the slowdown whenever Selene's Knights appeared.

 

[Aru]

I like the english voice acting but if I'd play the game again, I'd gladly try Hard mode and japanese VA. I remember Grandia 2 to be fairly easy.

 

[antitrop]

I think I've still got the PC version somewhere in my house.

I've got it on DC as well. I played the PS2 version first though. I still remember the slowdown whenever Selene's Knights appeared.

PS2 slowdown whenever they did those trademark town camera sweeps was out of this world.

 

[Tizoc]

I like to think this game crashed GAF

Can't wait til next week, these have been some great years for Steam and PC gaming in general

 

[ClayKavalier]

Is this the game that the third Penny Arcade game's battle system is based on?

 

[antitrop]

Is this the game that the third Penny Arcade game's battle system is based on?

On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode 3's battle system is like a mix of Final Fantasy and Grandia.

Child of Light was another recent one with a very Grandia-inspired battle system.

What separates Grandia's battle system from a lot of games that it inspires is that its characters move around on the battlefield without any direct control.

 

[MCD]

I hope thi pushes for more classic rpgs on PC. Lunar, Suikoden etc.

 

[Danneee]

As long as I don't have to listen to the English voice overs I'm in.

 

[Falk]

If Grandia 2 HD does well, I imagine it'll be easier to approve more ports/remakes/sequels to GameArts RPG series.

I actually need to play Grandia 3 again. Was so utterly disgusted the last time that all I remember about it was some bizarro mom complex, and flying.

Spoiler

speaking of flying holy shit totally unrelated but Skies of Arcadia on steam would make me squeal like a girl

 

[Sagroth]

I am definitely getting this.

 

[timetokill]

I'd love to see Grandia I ported to Steam as well. I'll take a pass on Grandia 3, though. I have my limits when it comes to terrible characters and story.

 

[vareon]

Loved Grandia 2, it's one of the rare moments when I played a JRPG on PC.

 

[dottme]

Have we seen anything of the remaster? I have the feeling I haven't even seen a screen shot and the game is going to be released soon.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Have we seen anything of the remaster? I have the feeling I haven't even seen a screen shot and the game is going to be released soon.

There were some shots here, but they weren't the best: http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-what-the-grandia-ii-hd-remaster-looks-like-297018.phtml


Kinda blurry. I imagine the final product will look a bit cleaner.

 

[aravuus]

Pretty excited to play this game again, can't say I really remember anything about it other than the fact that I enjoyed my time with it

So many goddamn games to play right now and in the coming weeks and months, though

 

[KainXVIII]

Will wait for port impressions before buying (PC screenshots looks not very promising, especially 4:3 aspect ratio and low resolution fonts)

 

[Meciu]

Granda 2 HD? As it is for PC i might get it to play while I'm on a buissnes trip or something.

 

[KPJZKC]

God, Grandia 2. I remember having to secretly borrow my dads laptop because our desktop wouldn't run it. Accidentally melted the laptop when circumstances led me to having to leave it hidden under bedsheets.

To this day he thinks I melted his laptop because I wanted to watch porn in bed. Not sure if the reality is better or worse.

 

[Falk]

God, Grandia 2. I remember having to secretly borrow my dads laptop because our desktop wouldn't run it. Accidentally melted the laptop when circumstances led me to having to leave it hidden under bedsheets.

To this day he thinks I melted his laptop because I wanted to watch porn in bed. Not sure if the reality is better or worse.

You deserve Steam Grandia 2 gifted to you just for this story.

 

[Pez]

I hope this gets ported to consoles.

 

[Nordicus]

Yup. Such shitty protagonist, specially coming from Justin.

This guy is like Sasuke. A POS.

Yet Justin's the one to sulk in the rain, trip and have birds mock him. I almost hear "How could this happen to meeeeeh" in the background

Ryudo's an amazing snark machine with self-awareness that he's being a dick

 

[Falk]

Justin sulking in the rain was part of the whole point. He grew up during the course of the game.

 

[Durante]

I haven't played any Grandia, but I like asshole protagonists. So Grandia 2 gets a thumb up from me

 

[Spinluck]

This was one of my favorite JRPGs.

Pretty awesome it's coming to Steam. Getting that same feeling of when Valkyria Chronicles came to Steam.

 

[industrian]

One question I've got is (and apologies if it's been answered) will this support 16:9 resolutions?

 

[Viridian6]

With Shadowrun coming out I'm not playing this right away, but may well buy it! Never played any of the Grandias.

 

[Sithlord77]

Oh man I'd so love to play this with trophies
Have they said it could come to consoles too? It would be easy to port surely?

 

[SparkTR]

I'm alright with the resolution and aspect ratio if it's a stable port.

 

[storafötter]

Wont bite unfortunately yet but I will enjoy playing it again on harder difficulties in the future.

 

[Weils]

Loved Grandia 2! Will definitely get this remaster once it comes out!

Speaking of which, didn't like Grandia Xtreme so much, too much grinding involved and there is less epic story compared to 2. Haven't tried Grandia 3 on PS2 yet, may try this some time!

 

[PumpkinSpice]

Loved Grandia 2! Will definitely get this remaster once it comes out!

Speaking of which, didn't like Grandia Xtreme so much, too much grinding involved and there is less epic story compared to 2. Haven't tried Grandia 3 on PS2 yet, may try this some time!

Xtreme's battle system is really fun but I found the dungeons just to be waaaaaay too long.

 

[Varion]

Loved Grandia 2! Will definitely get this remaster once it comes out!

Speaking of which, didn't like Grandia Xtreme so much, too much grinding involved and there is less epic story compared to 2. Haven't tried Grandia 3 on PS2 yet, may try this some time!

3 has an amazing combat system, but basically everything else is lacking. Possibly worth a play just for that (especially considering we aren't getting another one), but keep your expectations in check if you give it a shot.

 

[Tengrave]

Yes!! Perfect timing right before MGSV