Vagrant Story will be available for $6 on the PlayStation Store once the PSN Tuesday update goes live tomorrow.
Vagrant Story will be available for $6 on the PlayStation Store once the PSN Tuesday update goes live tomorrow.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:04AM NoMoreHeroes64 said
I'm surprised this is only selling for $6... I figured it'd go for the standard $10. Not that I'm complaining. This is a must buy for me! Sold my original copy.. such a stupid kid I was.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:00AM greatslack said
@LordHaart My copy of Vagrant Story has 2 CDs. You must be in the PAL region, where it came on one disc.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:48AM Father Of Noise said
@greatslack The game itself is only one disc. The second disc in the US was one of the many demo / video discs Squaresoft packed with their games those days.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 12:04PM DyslexicAlucard said
@LordHaart Final Fantasy Tactics was $10, and it was only one disc, no?
Also, charging more because it's a multi-disc game is such a spurious reason to charge an extra $3 on a digital download.
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Also, charging more because it's a multi-disc game is such a spurious reason to charge an extra $3 on a digital download.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:05AM Colin said
I grabbed this out of my roommate's stack o' games the other day and booted it up to see what it was all about, and I gotta be honest, I didn't get it at all. I'm intrigued by it, but the battle system is really confusing and unintuitive (VATS but with less waiting?) and I didn't get the story at all.
Any fellow 'Stiqers want to try to explain why this is a good game/what I am missing? I think I'll try to play it again later tonight.
Any fellow 'Stiqers want to try to explain why this is a good game/what I am missing? I think I'll try to play it again later tonight.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:22AM Apsac D said
@Colin
During my RPG phase, I just loved it because it was something a bit different from the rest. I loved the atmosphere the game has, I loved the combat... It's really hard to pinpoint exactly what makes this game amazing, but it's just a magical game that is worth a play or three.
If you play it and let yourself enjoy it, I think there's alot that this game can give you.
Isn't it funny how I said so much, yet nothing at all.
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During my RPG phase, I just loved it because it was something a bit different from the rest. I loved the atmosphere the game has, I loved the combat... It's really hard to pinpoint exactly what makes this game amazing, but it's just a magical game that is worth a play or three.
If you play it and let yourself enjoy it, I think there's alot that this game can give you.
Isn't it funny how I said so much, yet nothing at all.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:36AM bshido said
@Colin i disagree, i think its the others way around. I (in the extreme minority, i know) thought VATS was terrible. VS has a completely different atmosphere/story than other rpg's and the graphics are pretty amazing for a playstation game. its a very challenging game that you cant really grind through, as each wepaon gains/loses effectiveness depending on what type of enemy you use it against, Lots of spells and break arts to learn,You can combine weapons parts to make new ones.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:27AM Barry Burton said
@Colin
Give it another chance. I agree that i was disappointed with VATS for it NOT being what the system in VS is.
In FO3, every combat ends so quickly that you do not see what shooting in different parts do, while in VS you have to choose carefully depending on the enemy.
Also, you can specialise every weapon to different kinds of enemies. Say, spears for undead, axes for dragons. So you must think ahead at how to customize your arsenal.
Also, the map is like Metroid or recent Castlevanias, where it itself is a giant puzzle, requiring you to revisit places with newly aquired abilities/keys.
I highly reccomend, it's a high-profile game of past generations, Just like Super Metroid or Ocarina of Time.
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Give it another chance. I agree that i was disappointed with VATS for it NOT being what the system in VS is.
In FO3, every combat ends so quickly that you do not see what shooting in different parts do, while in VS you have to choose carefully depending on the enemy.
Also, you can specialise every weapon to different kinds of enemies. Say, spears for undead, axes for dragons. So you must think ahead at how to customize your arsenal.
Also, the map is like Metroid or recent Castlevanias, where it itself is a giant puzzle, requiring you to revisit places with newly aquired abilities/keys.
I highly reccomend, it's a high-profile game of past generations, Just like Super Metroid or Ocarina of Time.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:49AM Colin said
@erwos
Yeah, I agree, it did age pretty poorly. But my roommate has this, Xenogears and a mess of other PSX classics on the original discs, and I have my N64 and a ton of games. So we swapped and started plowing our way through all of the classics. I don't remember the last time I played a game from 2002 onward.
@Everyone else
Thanks guys. I'll give it another chance when I get back from classes tonight. The weapon customization and Metroidvania aspects sound pretty cool. I still don't understand how to do combos or whatever the system is, but I'm sure it will come. I think I'll try just using the disc and an emulater instead of the PSX hooked up to our tv though, that could improve the awkward graphics. Thanks for the help, friends.
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Yeah, I agree, it did age pretty poorly. But my roommate has this, Xenogears and a mess of other PSX classics on the original discs, and I have my N64 and a ton of games. So we swapped and started plowing our way through all of the classics. I don't remember the last time I played a game from 2002 onward.
@Everyone else
Thanks guys. I'll give it another chance when I get back from classes tonight. The weapon customization and Metroidvania aspects sound pretty cool. I still don't understand how to do combos or whatever the system is, but I'm sure it will come. I think I'll try just using the disc and an emulater instead of the PSX hooked up to our tv though, that could improve the awkward graphics. Thanks for the help, friends.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 12:00PM ShadowXIII said
@Colin
I would explain but its been so long...I want to say that when you attack parts of an enemy, that part gains more resistance to your blows and you have to attack in varied ways....or weak against certain weapons...or something....sorry my explanation is terrible this time :(.
All the more reason to buy this one again and re-learn what was forgotten. I do remember really liking the weapon customization so there's that.
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I would explain but its been so long...I want to say that when you attack parts of an enemy, that part gains more resistance to your blows and you have to attack in varied ways....or weak against certain weapons...or something....sorry my explanation is terrible this time :(.
All the more reason to buy this one again and re-learn what was forgotten. I do remember really liking the weapon customization so there's that.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 2:50PM Rocketboy said
@Barry Burton "Also, you can specialise every weapon to different kinds of enemies. Say, spears for undead, axes for dragons. So you must think ahead at how to customize your arsenal." That's the part that killed me. All the sudden I was in dungeons with lizard men (I think), and no weapons that I liked did any damage to them. Oh well, as I had a copy from Usenet, I'm sure I'll buy it and try again, if anything to atone from my mod-cart ways.. :)
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:05PM Colin said
@bshido
Also, my bad. I didn't mean VATS was better (far from it, I hate that combat system), I was just referring to the fact that it seems like I have to mash circle to hope that the menu opens up before they hit me, instead of waiting for a clear indication of when and if I have the resources to attack, a la action points. I guess I was wondering if there's any way to line up multiple attacks or whatever.
Anyhow, I gave it another shot and I'm enjoying it more so far. We'll see if it sticks. Thanks again, guys!
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Also, my bad. I didn't mean VATS was better (far from it, I hate that combat system), I was just referring to the fact that it seems like I have to mash circle to hope that the menu opens up before they hit me, instead of waiting for a clear indication of when and if I have the resources to attack, a la action points. I guess I was wondering if there's any way to line up multiple attacks or whatever.
Anyhow, I gave it another shot and I'm enjoying it more so far. We'll see if it sticks. Thanks again, guys!
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:06AM (Unverified) said
I think I sum up the feelings of many here when I say this...
holyshitholyshitholyshit!!!
What's going to happen next, Earthbound on the VC?? MADNESS!
holyshitholyshitholyshit!!!
What's going to happen next, Earthbound on the VC?? MADNESS!
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 5:18PM Special Agent Bob said
@(Unverified)
If they release legend of legaia on the PSN then you can sure hell bet they'll release Earthbound on the VC.
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If they release legend of legaia on the PSN then you can sure hell bet they'll release Earthbound on the VC.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:08AM Vocality said
One step closer to Chocobo Racing..But it's nice to finally get a chance to play Vagrant Story.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:11AM Hookah said
Can. Not. Wait!!!
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:12AM VeeDeeVee said
Hasn't this been out a while?
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:40AM thisredengine said
@VeeDeeVee Licensing. Ask your dad or fiancee for more information.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:25AM Softserve said
Definitely going to buy it. I wish the PS3 did a bit more with these games, more like an emulator. They really could be sharpened up while still smoothing out some of the textures. The features the PS3 has for this kind of stink.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:30AM Deaths Hand said
Those are some epic butt cheeks
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:41AM The Joy of Painting w Bob Ross said
@Deaths Hand
'Dat ass... hasn't aged well.
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'Dat ass... hasn't aged well.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:31AM bshido said
if possible use an emulator for this game. it makes the graphics look incredibly sharp, and the ability to save states in this game helps tremendously. This game is Square Enix at its prime.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 12:12PM Jennacide said
@bshido
It was Square at thier prime. Enix was not involved in the least.
VS is possibly the best game to come out of Square, and it saddens me how many people are trying to claim the game "didn't age well compared to modern releases." Yeah, if you compare to how stupidly easy FF13 is, you're right. This game required actual thought and skill.
As for the graphics, I'm kinda surprised. This looks worse than if you played the PS1 disc on a PS2. (I just did this last year) The PS2 emulation allowed for really good texture smoothing and AA to make the game look almost as good as the PC emulators.
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It was Square at thier prime. Enix was not involved in the least.
VS is possibly the best game to come out of Square, and it saddens me how many people are trying to claim the game "didn't age well compared to modern releases." Yeah, if you compare to how stupidly easy FF13 is, you're right. This game required actual thought and skill.
As for the graphics, I'm kinda surprised. This looks worse than if you played the PS1 disc on a PS2. (I just did this last year) The PS2 emulation allowed for really good texture smoothing and AA to make the game look almost as good as the PC emulators.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:35AM superfrick said
Wow. Really? But what about the internet? What will happen from the sudden void of posts what would normally be disappointment that Vagrant Story was not part of yet another batch of PSN updates?
Oh well. I'll always have you to complain about, Suikoden II.
*sniff*
Oh well. I'll always have you to complain about, Suikoden II.
*sniff*
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:43AM Urethra Alfredo said
@superfrick
Well, that and Mortal Kombat Mythologies.
I mean, my God, Sony...talk about dropping the ball on THAT one.
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Well, that and Mortal Kombat Mythologies.
I mean, my God, Sony...talk about dropping the ball on THAT one.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:52AM ShadowXIII said
@superfrick
Yeah I've been wondering about Suikoden II as well....and whats more aggravating is that its the only one I haven't played :p.
Oh well :/.
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Yeah I've been wondering about Suikoden II as well....and whats more aggravating is that its the only one I haven't played :p.
Oh well :/.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:48AM Axtimusprime said
That's crazy... I was JUST looking for that yesterday on PSN. Does this mean I can buy it for my PSP?
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:59AM NinjaJesus said
@Axtimusprime
If you buy it you can use it on both.
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If you buy it you can use it on both.
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:01AM gangcar said
I don't know if I'm crazy enough to play through this game again. When I played it on the PS1 I collected every weapon, had full dread armor, and an oval damscus shield.
For those of you that have never played it, that means I wasted a lot of my life.
If SE made a sequel though, I'd do it all over again!
For those of you that have never played it, that means I wasted a lot of my life.
If SE made a sequel though, I'd do it all over again!
Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:06AM superfrick said
@gangcar I gave up at a particuarly grindy bit of the game. I do still have a copy of the Prima Guide for it. I may pick this game up and give it a second go.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 1:39PM bshido said
@gangcar i didnt do any of that, but it took a long time to beat that game. I could only do 1 to 2 damage per hit to the final boss because my weapons werent preapred for that crap. Took FOREVER. I used an emulator with no frame limiter and it still took about hour and a half .
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 11:07AM ShadowXIII said
Man *finally*...., did somebody take a SE executive hostage??
Whoever it was, thank you.
Whoever it was, thank you.
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