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What rpgs should be

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 19
Date: November 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

After playing Legaia1, i couldn't wait to get my hands on Legaia2, and let me say, the wait was worth it.

It doesn't have all the flashy voice acting and graphics that games like Final Fantasy X have. There is some, but it doesn't stop anyone from continuing the game as long as the story and gameplay is good. and it is.

Those familiar with Legaia 1, should expect the same form of battle with the Arts system, where you use the d-pad to put in Combos, which to me is a very original way of doing things, and fun, where other games it seems your just fighting all the time to get to the next area, Legaia 2 actually gives you a reason to fight (Besides of course, leveling up).

The story line is nice and long, just like the game, its PACKED with side quests and mini-games, which keeps the game enjoyable no matter how long it is. The character development is great, its not like you gain 4 people at once and you have to choose who you want to play with, you actually get the new members of your party spaced out a little so you can see which ones you like the best.

In conclusion, if you like RPGs, I would really suggest buying this game, its fun, good and lengthy and theres plenty of things in the game to keep it fresh. The only reason not to buy it is maybe because you want a lot of flashy cutscenes and voice acting by some famous people because the game isn't that great (*cough* grandia Xtreme).

YES!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 16
Date: September 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First of all, I'm a big freaking fan of the original game, Legend of Legaia. ... :) Third, I have been waiting for this game to come out ever since I heard they were making a sequel. I love the battle system, very innovative and makes you feel more into the action than with standard menu selection and such. For those of you who don't know, the battle system is based on the directional buttons in different combinations to execute either regular attacks or special techniques called arts. These take AP(attack points)and can be learned by experimentation or by training with other characters or certain items. Each individual attack in a sequence takes up one space on the attack bar, which displays the current sequence, and the attack bar gets longer as you increase in level. Of course, it is turn based, which is a down-side for me. Still, I understand why they chose to make it this way. It would be hard to put in special moves quickly enough to not get frusterated with combat. The last info I'm going to share with you is about the arts. The regular attacks build up AP, as well as getting hit/defending, and spirit-up-ing. The Arts are divided into categories. One is hyper arts, you get these in the original by acquiring the correct books and using them. Another is miracle arts, these are the most powerful and consume most of the characters AP. Normal arts are more powerful than basic attacks, but consume some AP. Super arts are somewhere in between normal arts and miracle arts. Try combining normal, super and hyper arts for dazzling attacks.

Overall:
strategy- 5
puzzles-lacking: 3
Gameplay- 5
Sound- it's there: 3
Graphix- 4, I'm not picky
Tilt- 1,000,000!!

*since the scale only goes to 5, I give it 5/5*

-Peace Out, E Pluribus Unum!

Excellent sequel to underrated gem.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: March 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I always thought I was one of the few people who really enjoyed Legend of Legaia on PlayStation. The reason for the divisiveness of opinion about the game was simple enough: the battle system was something you either really liked or not at all. Personally, I was absorbed by its innovative complexity and I also really enjoyed the game's story.

Honestly I totally forgot the sequel was on its way so I have only played through it recently. It begins simple, as RPGs are inclined to do -- your character, Lang, boldly rushes off to find the man who stole his town's magic crystal, without which the townsfolk cannot survive. Naturally, you discover that the thief and your character are closely linked and things move along nicely from there. It's really nothing groundbreaking or mind-blowing but the writing is excellent and the characters are very appealing. The script makes a ton of room for interpersonal relations rather than just plot-driven dialogue, and the characters who join your party swell with individuality and style. Cut-scenes unfold during battles and while traveling where your characters interact with each other, giving the whole dynamic of their interplay a more realistic, human feel. The voice acting is very well done, nothing underdone and nothing overdone.

My favorite part of the game is by far its battle system, although as with the first game, you are either going to find it numbing or impressive and absorbing. To echo another reviewer, this is a rare RPG where I *look forward* to combat. For other people, perhaps it boils down to patience -- the battles take a long time, with even simple random encounters requiring several _minutes_ to complete as the combat becomes more complex. Frankly, it started to irritate me a bit as the game was nearing the finale, but not to a point where it denigrated my opinion of the game.

It's worth the forbearance to accept its time-consuming nature. In Legaia 2, you do not simply select "Attack" -- you input individual combat actions. Certain combinations yield special combat arts, with more powerful ones requiring more actions. For example, one of Lang's early skills is Shadow Split, done by entering L, R, U, and L again. Normal attacks build your power, which is consumed by your arts. As your characters become more powerful, they can execute more actions and therefore more special attacks. Early in the game, you might only be able to unleash one moderately powerful special attack per round, but later you will be able to unleash two or even three super-powerful battle techniques, or various combinations of weaker ones. For example, if Lang has fourteen attack blocks, he can execute Thunder Sky (DLDRU), True Moon Slash (UDDU), and top it off with Sky Fang (UDRLU) all in one round, assuming he has built up enough power to do so. And don't forget that you get three characters in your party concurrently, and everyone has over 20 special arts (except Ayne, I think). Factor in Variables (arts requiring two characters), and clearly combat becomes an elaborate affair.

It's worth the complexity, as the battles tend towards difficult and a good use of your arts is essential for some of the harder battles. Regrettably, many RPGs these days design elaborate battle systems although it seems trivial when the games are so easy. Legaia 2 doesn't have this problem.

I spent a little over 50 hours with the game, carefully hunting for secrets, of which there are plenty (a big plus!). If one is wont to skip over the myriad extras, you would probably finish the game in about 30 hours. A good length, in my opinion.

Then there is the dumb pleasure of seeing huge damage numbers rack up later in the game. (Remember in Final Fantasy VII when you thought it was insane for the super-boss Emerald Weapon to have a million hit points? When you get really strong in Legaia 2, you can do that much damage in just a few rounds!)

The music is topnotch -- evocative and worldly. Sound effects are AWESOME -- much better than the synthesized c'rap most RPGs use. Graphically the game is pretty sharp, with towns and most of the dungeons being very imaginative and well done. Characters models are very well animated, and there are some terrific boss designs.

So...if you are into the battle system, you really should pick this one up. Just as Legend of Legaia was one of the best RPGs on the PSone, Legaia 2 is one of the best on the PS2. If you never played the first one, you may want to rent this to see if it is your cup of tea. An excellent game, and one that I wish I had picked up when it first came out.

No more FF fighting YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: March 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Am I the only one or does anyone else think the hit-and-run style of the Final Fantasy's is kinda dumb?? Like the first Legaia you actualy order your party to do a high, low, left, or right attack. When you begin you only have two attack slots in a turn however this is raised to about fourteen at the end of the game. This replaces the tiresome traditional "magic this and magic that" with tons of combos called arts, hyper arts, super arts, variable arts, and mystic arts. The great thing is we see a bit of Chrono Trigger in the variable arts. The variables work kinda like Chrono's dual techs in that two people combine their powers, very usefull. Oh yeah there is even a bit for the die hard magic fans. They are called Origins a bit like FF9's summons. Anyways....

Upsides:
Fighting System- (if you couldn't guess already)
Graphics- (a bit cartoony and not quite on level with FFX but still good)
Characters- (development, design, situations. Funny or serious its all good)
Towns- (each original with its own storry original people and adventures)
Side Quests- (Love the Guild quests)
Wepon and Item System- (no spoilers!!)

Downsides:
Storyline- (not all that engaging but not bad)
Battle Time- (14 slots no way to skip the sequence.... battles can last a while every now and then)
Repitition- (after finishing the game and all the guild quest you have gone through a certain sewer 5-6 times... ughhh)

Overall it is a great out of the ordinary RPG that will last you about 40 hours if you skip most of the sidequests 80 or so if you play it my way.

A game full of surprises

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: September 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

what is this game?
its a wonderful game the sounds,graphics,characters,scenes and origins are the best.
I advise everybody likes RPG games to buy it.
Iam 13 years old and I liked this game very much and Iam so happy to write about this wonderful game....
In the end I hope that everyone would see my review and I hope that my review is good enough to make this game the best RPG game in the world...
good bye

40 Hour plus to beat the game.....A+

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This will be a great rpg game to get for christmas.....first off its not a game you can just fly by....there are hundreds of things you can do.....there are receipes to cook....there are alot of hyper arts...super arts....normal arts....great combos like the variable art....whoa....tons of different weapons,armor,shoe wear etc.....this game will keep you busy for a while.....and it has a very good story too it....you can play as 5 characters in the game you start off with Lang...then you get your team by meeting them in the game it truly is a great holiday gift...

Graphics 5/5
Story 4/5
Control 5/5
Fun Factor 5/5
Overall 5/5

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: October 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is a really great game. The one and only downside to it that I noticed is the graphics. They look like Dreamcast graphics. Oh, and you also have to read. The music is great the gameplay is great and the story is good too. I love the battle system in this game. The story did take a little while to get going but that's a not a big deal.

Legaia 2:Duel Saga

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is way better then the first, but definetly just as fun, it has the side quests, and a great new way of using the arts.
Not to mention the game is really challenging, so it does take awhile to get through. And if you don't mind leveling up a bit the game is great.

-Asuka

COOL!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: November 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Personally, I don't have this yet (it's in my wish list) and
have never played it but have seen a complete guide and based on
RPG experience, the other reviews and news from friends, I'd say
it is worthy of the name LEGAIA.

To whoever wrote the JUST A GAME TO PASS TIME review, I dont
mean to insult you but YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT RPG AND ARE WRONG!
( Legend [ of ] ) Legaia 2: Duel Saga is a GGGRRREEEAATT GAME

Take me seriously

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: November 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I havent played this game. BUT, i have played the first one, and may i say it wasnt a waste of time at all. I have looked at guides and i just say that it looks good. Unless you wont super flashy scenes and voices or whatever. great 10/10 in my book

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