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Rndm_Perfection · 03-02-2003, 08:43 PM

I rented the game and I'm two and a half hours through. So far, I enjoy the battle system and the graphics. The story only seems mediocre thus far, but... then again, I'm still in the introductory phase.

And yes, one half of the game so far has been cinematics. And, you say the game might be 50-60 hours long? I could see where 30 hours of cinematics would come into play.

But, fear not. If you're planning on beating the game in one sitting, you can skip every single cinematic by pressing start and triangle. In fact, I played thirty minutes, couldn't get to a save point, and had to shut down. THEN, once I played again, it only took me ten or so minutes to get to a save point from the beginning of the game. So, there are indeed very many cinematics.

The graphics of the game are downright stunning. However, the last 3D RPG I played was Suikoden III... so, it's a big leap up. This game truly utilizes the next-gen graphics.

Relations to Xenogears? Only the word "Xeno", the use of Mechs, and the ability to pull off combos in battle.

I'd suggest this game, of course.

03-02-2003, 08:43 PM	#15
Rndm_Perfection Interrogator Rndm_Perfection is offline Location: St. Joseph, Michigan Now Playing: Valkyrie Profile Posts: 1,716	I rented the game and I'm two and a half hours through. So far, I enjoy the battle system and the graphics. The story only seems mediocre thus far, but... then again, I'm still in the introductory phase. And yes, one half of the game so far has been cinematics. And, you say the game might be 50-60 hours long? I could see where 30 hours of cinematics would come into play. But, fear not. If you're planning on beating the game in one sitting, you can skip every single cinematic by pressing start and triangle. In fact, I played thirty minutes, couldn't get to a save point, and had to shut down. THEN, once I played again, it only took me ten or so minutes to get to a save point from the beginning of the game. So, there are indeed very many cinematics. The graphics of the game are downright stunning. However, the last 3D RPG I played was Suikoden III... so, it's a big leap up. This game truly utilizes the next-gen graphics. Relations to Xenogears? Only the word "Xeno", the use of Mechs, and the ability to pull off combos in battle. I'd suggest this game, of course.