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Great J-RPG classic experience

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: August 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game looks great, the story its ok(could be better), but the gameplay, strategy in battles and playing it on hardcore it's amazing, plus watch the anime and tou'll enjoy the game a lot more. And this is the beginning i expect them to get blue dragon 2, pretty soon, with story and everithyng when they're older, this is the new dragon ball. AMAZING!!!!
I almost forgot play the game with japannesse voice acting and english subtitles, otherwise the game experinece it's not as great.

Old is new again.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: September 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A lot of what the reviews out there say are correct. This is not an innovative game, it does not reinvent the genre, nor is it edge of your seat compelling. But you know what?

That's what makes it great.

With the utter drought of RPGs, (especially JRPGs) this generation, everything that is "old" is actually extremely refreshing. The fact that you cannot find another game like it on the Xbox360 makes it a must-buy in itself.

The gameplay is classic JRPG, including leveling up and classes. It does make improvements by eliminating random encounters and battle animations are very smooth. The story is luke warm at times, but you can't help but caring about what happens to the characters after spending so much time with them. The graphics and visual presentation are top notch and is basically the reason for it's three disc span. It's an extremely lengthy quest, taking somewhere from 15-20 hours just to complete the first disc.

Blue Dragon is a fantastic game that unfortunately is probably going to get lost in the flood of Fall games. If you're looking for a fantastic gem, pick this title up now!

Amazing... Wake Up People...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: September 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you own a 360, you've probably heard of the Japanese style RPG, Blue Dragon. Just to give you a high level overview of the game, it was created by the originator of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi. The character design was by Akira Toriyama (think Dragon Ball Z). The soundtrack is by Nobuo Uematsu (who worked on the RPG projects of Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, etc). Pretty much a superstar line-up of this genre.

The game has received "average" to "good" reviews, but I'm telling you people this is a very good if not great game. Not a perfect, not a classic, but the next best thing. Western RPGs are the flavor most US gamers seek who are fans of the RPG genre, and as I love both Western and Japanese styles, I tend to be more in favor of the turn-based RPGs (such as Blue Dragon).

The game has so much to offer. Don't let the cartoon type characters and environment turn you off, this game can be appealing to anyone. The storyline is described as "weak" and "simplistic" by some US reviews, but that's b/c the storyline is not as abstract as many RPGs today. The storyline is somewhat simple, but it's very heart-warming and unique in its own right. The storyline fits the game perfectly.

There's more than 75 hours of game-play, and even more if you want to unlock the Achievements. I'm thinking the ones who reviewed Blue Dragon did not play through the entire game, hence the "average" to "good" scores. If you play enough (I'm at 11 hours) you'll easily become enchanted in the story.

The battle system is superb. Very innovating to the genre. I'd also like to highlight to soundtrack - it's simply flawless.

Just wanted to share!

some of the best the genre has to offer.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 18
Date: September 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Blue Dragon brings back a lot of good memories of classic RPGs ive played over the years. While not groundbreaking in any way, Blue Dragon takes all the eastern rpg conventions to near-perfection.

This may come off as a kids game when you see the childlike characters and cartoony animation style, but for every time you see some cute animals dancing you hear someone yell "that bastard!" or you encounter some ridiculously challenging boss. even the hardcore RPGer will find a challenge in some of these bosses.

The music is always fitting and usually quite beautiful. when you have the composer of FF I-V would you expect any less? i gotta say though, the boss battle theme feels a bit out of place. the total cheezemetal wouldnt be as bad without the vocals, and i know Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) is capable of much better. the voice work was all done exceptionally well though, with the main character Shu being voiced by the same actor as Izzy from the original cast of digimon. very recognizeable voice. i hadnt seen that show in at leased 5 years and i knew who it was right away. thats kind of pointless info, but i thought it was cool.

The main thing that drew me toward this game was the job system. If you've played Final Fantasy V you'll feel right at home with this job system. you select a class (sword master, black mage, ect) for each character. you can freely change class when not in battle, and as you grow in each class you learn the skills and abilities associated with that class. as your characters grow in level you can unlock new classes for them, although there are only 9 classes total, which i found a little disappointing; however, the job system is still my favorite aspect of the game. character growth and trying to balance the right mixes of classes for each is done better in this game than most others ive played. its simple yet very effective, like most aspects of this game.

Graphically, i think this game looks great. the world is full of unique and beautiful environments. from the characters to the environments and buildings, this is Akira Toriyama art all the way. this is one of the most cinematic games i have ever played. impressive pixar quality cutscenes and animations abound.

Blue Dragon plays out in the standard turn based style, however, there are no random encounters. you see your enemies walk around the areas as you explore. making contact with them will start the battle. when the battle starts you have a list of commands (attack, defend, spell, ect) and you choose one for each character. i feel a much stronger sense of strategy in this than any other game like this ive played. there is a list at the top of the screen showing you the next 4-10 turns. certain skills can be charged to increase power. the more you strengthen the attack, the more turns you have to wait for it to actualy happen. the charging is done with a mini game similar to the 3 click swing of golf games. little things like this add some extra depth to the combat.

the story itself doesnt shatter any conventions by any means. if you've played Japanese RPGs before you know the idea. evil being trying to overthrow the world/ragtag group of young heros set out to stop him and meet new friends along the way. its just that, like the gameplay, the characters and their underlying stories are done so well. i find myself actually caring what fate is in store for these characters. nearly everyone in this story has such a strong sense of charm and perseverance that you cant help but root for them.

The experience offered by Blue Dragon will make the seasoned RPG player remember exactly what got them into these games in the first place. For those who havent played one of the many Japanese RPGs over the last 20 years, this is one of the best places to start.

Masterful

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the first true next-gen rpg,but it is *not* an action/rpg.This genre only caters to certain tastes,like all games.If you are patient, like story,exploration,and strategic combat this is for you.Blue Dragon takes the best elements of the last 20 years of turn based rpgs and refines them to a point never seen before.The lively graphics are,pound for pound,some of the best ever on any console with a blend of organic and industrial environments.The cinemas are exiting and seamless so you're not drawn out of the game.The music is some of the most inspired in years and is always enjoyable.The story is an epic of good vs evil and yet not overly complex.The combat system is fun and you can definetely feel the progression of your characters getting stronger.If you enjoy rpgs at all you owe it to yourself to get this.If you're new to the genre this is a great way to try it out.This was a Microsoft attempt to win over the Japanese market where the Xbox 360 is outsold by either the Wii or Ps3 by 20 to 1.The talent involved in this is world class and it shows.It's a shame more people in Japan didn't enjoy this and that the US is abandoning the turn-based rpg because this is one of the most polished games of any genre.

Great, Solid, Oldschool RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This isn't a game for everybody, but if you're a member of this games target audience it's probably EVERYTHING you've been wanting in a console RPG for the past few years. The story is somewhat reminiscent of Dragon Quest in that its driven by catastrophe rather than Final Fantasy-esque plot twists. Similarly the art style is reminiscent of Dragon Quest, but that's no surprise as the artist in charge of Blue Dragon is the same guy that's handled the art for Dragon Quest, and Dragon ball Z for that matter.

The battle system is darn good as well, it may only be a take on the Job Class system that's been used many times throughout the years, but its probably one of the best implementations of the system out there, providing a good balance between allowing your characters lots of abilities while making it almost impossible to make your characters masters of everything without absurd amounts of power leveling.

All in all, its a darn solid title and fully worth the price, so long as you're the sort of person that likes quirky, old school, Japanese RPG titles.

Awesome!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I loved playing this game. As a huge final fantasy fan, I was worried this game wouldn't come close to being as good as the final fantasy series. Final Fantasy 7 is still my favorite, but I think Blue Dragon has now taken the #2 spot over the other FF titles! Of course, the story and music come from the same people as FF, so I shouldn't be surprised. If you are a RPG fan you should definitely buy this game and the guide, which was very helpful.

the Best RPG for XBOX 360 yet!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

if you are in love with RPG games and looking for the best game to play on you XBOX 360 console, this is what you need to buy.

the final boss was too easy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: October 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I even didn't give it a chance to counter-attack...but overall, still a fun game, especially for Dragon Ball fans back to the day~

Blue Dragon.....may be old school but, boy, is it fun!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Given the fact that the majority of online reviews at certain gaming sites weren't too favorable for Blue Dragon; I, myself, really enjoyed it. The game itself is a traditional turn-based roleplaying game that lasts over 3 DVDs. That's well over 60 hours of gameplay and, considering turn-based RPGs are starting to be a thing of the past, I couldn't have been more happier. The thing people will notice most about the game is the fact it was created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, Akira Toriyama & Nobuo Uematsu...the Dream Team that created Chrono Trigger.

It tells the story of a young boy named Shu and his friends whos' town is ravaged by a land shark. That begins the tale that sends him and his friends on their journey to stop a great evil.

The game itself looks quite stunning on the Xbox 360 and, as I've said before in another of my reviews, is a reason I bought the system. Yet, it is the gameplay that takes center stage in this game. These heroes possess the power to control phantoms that mirror the actions of their masters, giving Shu and his friends miraculous strength and magical powers.

If you're into long turn-based RPGs, you won't go wrong with Blue Dragon. True, it might not win any awards for originality & whatnot but it's a fantastic game that I really enjoyed.

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