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Favorite 'airship' in a game?
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Nightengale
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Ragnarok. Not even close.
When the CGi cutscene of Ragnarok had it revealing its dragon arms to latch onto the opposing enemy ship, that was one of my earliest FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFAWESOME moments in gaming.
When the CGi cutscene of Ragnarok had it revealing its dragon arms to latch onto the opposing enemy ship, that was one of my earliest FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFAWESOME moments in gaming.
MrTroubleMaker
Gold Member
Normandy
You can't forget Lombardia from the Wild ARMs series. Your airship is a transforming biomechanical dragon from another dimension armed with homing missiles and a ridiculously powerful main cannon.
The Talon from Final Fantasy Legend 3/SaGa 3 is another great. The entire game revolves around upgrading it, and it feels more like a party member than a vehicle.
The Talon from Final Fantasy Legend 3/SaGa 3 is another great. The entire game revolves around upgrading it, and it feels more like a party member than a vehicle.
Particularly when it smashes through the roof of the final dungeon to give you supporting fire every round against the final boss.
That first post, my man!
The Delphinus
The Delphinius is just amazing.
Though the Prima Vista is a favorite of mine as well from FFIX.
Others include:
Samus' Gunship from Prime 2
The Halberd from the Kirby series
And a little unknown one that will definitely show up in the new F-Zero game that will be unveiled at E3
BELIEVE!
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
So much fun on that thing.
HoodWinked
Gold Member
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even the story behind it is incredible...
The Delphinus
This ship was absolutely amazing.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Professor Lich
Member
Bastion spoilers I suppose.
The Bastion We can go anywhere we want.
Graphics Horse
Member
Gesellschaft > Flutter
I loved Dammerung. It's my favorite from Xenosaga series.
Yup.
FF8 Ragnarok
Earthpainting
Member
I pretty much like every single playable airship in a game. They give you such a sense of freedom and relaxation.
If I had to pick a favourite, taking flight with Empyrea's ghost-babby's soul in Dragon Quest 8 feels so nice. It evokes such a nice atmosphere that makes me reminisce of traversing old Quintet world maps.
The happiest I've been to have received an airship though, was with obtaining The Falcon from Final Fantasy 6. Your old ship, Blackjack, got wrecked along with most of the world. Being locked back onto the land was one of the many layers that drove the powerlessness and gloom home in the second part of the game. But when it is revealed there is another airship, and you obtain it, the mood becomes a lot more hopeful and you feel like you're on top of things again. The Falcon itself has a sad story attached to it though, with one of the most touching pieces of music in the game. It's hard to not get invested in it yourself.
If you're expanding the scope beyond actual airships, and include other modes of transportation, my secret favourite one is Seiken Densetsu 3's Booskaboo. That thing is just so silly. I can't help but smile whenever I see him. I love you, man.
If I had to pick a favourite, taking flight with Empyrea's ghost-babby's soul in Dragon Quest 8 feels so nice. It evokes such a nice atmosphere that makes me reminisce of traversing old Quintet world maps.
The happiest I've been to have received an airship though, was with obtaining The Falcon from Final Fantasy 6. Your old ship, Blackjack, got wrecked along with most of the world. Being locked back onto the land was one of the many layers that drove the powerlessness and gloom home in the second part of the game. But when it is revealed there is another airship, and you obtain it, the mood becomes a lot more hopeful and you feel like you're on top of things again. The Falcon itself has a sad story attached to it though, with one of the most touching pieces of music in the game. It's hard to not get invested in it yourself.
If you're expanding the scope beyond actual airships, and include other modes of transportation, my secret favourite one is Seiken Densetsu 3's Booskaboo. That thing is just so silly. I can't help but smile whenever I see him. I love you, man.
even the story behind it is incredible...
This for me.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
I'd prefer to travel in a tin can helicopter than a stupid flimsy airship.
What game is this?
Also, the Gessellshaft
ThatsMytrunks
Member
The zeppelin from Codename Eagle, the precursor to the Battlefield series. Slow as hell, but you could use it in multiplayer and bomb the hell out of ground troops whilst a second player shot approaching biplanes out of the sky.
Haha!!! I remember this. It was also good for driving jeeps into (and dropping them shortly after), as well as it's magical ability to fly underground. That game was a brilliant mess!
Graphics Horse
Member
Damigos
Member
FF8 Ragnarok
That is the correct answer
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Duckroll's 4 year old good opinion!
Duckroll's 4 year old good opinion!
XII is awesome. Since you mention it:
Battle over Rabanastre (until 18:19)
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Giolon
Member
lol I actually thought this but then thought "Nah, people will crucify me for it not even remotely being an airship." But hot damn, the Edelweiss is awesome.
morgtheborg140
Neo Member
FFVII, best by far.
Sorry Double posts
morgtheborg140
Neo Member
FFVII, best by far.
beat
Member
SOA's Delphinus had an off-brand Wave Motion Gun. That's gotta count for something.
I liked the Normandy 2, but any airship/spaceship you never get to actually fly with direct control by the player loses a lot of points.
... I guess technically you maneuver it around the solar system maps and have to flee enemies in ME3, but that doesn't remotely compare to flying the Delphinus and engaging in ship to ship battles in SOA.
I liked the Normandy 2, but any airship/spaceship you never get to actually fly with direct control by the player loses a lot of points.
... I guess technically you maneuver it around the solar system maps and have to flee enemies in ME3, but that doesn't remotely compare to flying the Delphinus and engaging in ship to ship battles in SOA.
Triggerhappytel
Member
My favourites are those in Final Fantasy IX. I love the whole style and art in that game.
Getting the Delphinus was the most exciting thing ever
Gaylord Sweetwood
Member
even the story behind it is incredible...
My fav.
MichaelFassbender
Member
Meta Knight's ship, of course. It overflowed with personality, even while busy blowing up!