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. Kaims 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.
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