Abstract: If youve ever played any of the Finaly Fantasy series and enjoyed it, you might want to check out the new epic saga from creator Hironobu Sakaguchi: Lost Odyssey. The game is an RPG created by Mistwalker specifically for the Xbox 360. Its a whopping...
Abstract: Lost Odyssey is definitely a good looking game as it is really pleasing to the eyes during the whole quest, with only a few nagging details that are noticeable. Like most RPGs of its type the game contains quite a few cinematic scenes to advance the st...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It Being the second offering from Mistwalker, the development house founded by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Lost Odyssey has a lot riding on it. The first title from the developer, Blue Dragon, offered so...
Abstract: Despite having a range of different genres, the Xbox 360 cannot seem to stop itself being associated with shooters. It's true that shooting games seem most at home on Microsoft's red ring machine, but the platform is certainly attempting to provide a ...
Abstract: The first two hours of Lost Odyssey may be the most boring two hours of gaming I’ve ever experienced. After the first three minute burst of turn-based action, I hoped that something – – would happen as I wandered around an admittedly cool-...
Abstract: Developer Mistwalker returns to the Xbox 360 with Lost Odyssey, an epic tale of war and loss. But is the game good enough to steal away some of Square Enixs thunder or is it just proof that, when it comes to console RPGs, Final Fantasy is still the ki...
Abstract: First things first; if random battles arent your thing, Ill save you ten minutes of your life and tell you that Lost Odyssey isnt for you. Pretend it got a 3/10 and save yourself the bother! Hello…good, I think they’ve gone. It’s just u...
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Published: 2008-02-12, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Lost Odyssey doesnt push any role-playing game boundaries, though that wont come as a shock to anyone familiar with Mistwalkers previous game, Blue Dragon. However, in the case of the developers newest effort, that isnt always a bad thing. Yes, th...
Kaim is a great hero, and his supporting cast is equally appealing, Text flashbacks are well written and emotionally gripping, Spell and skill development is handled deftly.
Protracted battle intros and other frustrations break up the pace, Some nonbattle gameplay elements are boring, pointless, or needlessly frustrating.
Lost Odyssey doesnt rewrite the rules for turn-based role-playing games, but its great story and minor formula tweaks will keep you entertained. ...
