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| Preston Crawford 2004-08-30, 11:32 pm |
| Does anyone like this game? I'm trying to decide whether I should give it
a shot.
Preston
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| Preston Crawford wrote:
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>Does anyone like this game? I'm trying to decide whether I should give it
>a shot.
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>Preston
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yes you should.
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| Preston Crawford 2004-08-31, 11:42 pm |
| On 2004-08-31, Durk <durkshady@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Preston Crawford wrote:
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> yes you should.
Why, though. It got such bad reviews, so I'm torn.
Preston
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| Michael Anderson 2004-08-31, 11:42 pm |
| "Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
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> On 2004-08-31, Durk <durkshady@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Why, though. It got such bad reviews, so I'm torn.
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> Preston
Hi Preston:
I've also hesitated for the same reasons ... I was (am) hoping someone will
enlighten us further.
I like Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance and Shining Soul II - how does it compare
to those?
Mike
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| Preston Crawford 2004-08-31, 11:42 pm |
| On 2004-08-31, Michael Anderson <txa1265@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> "Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
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> it
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> Hi Preston:
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> I've also hesitated for the same reasons ... I was (am) hoping someone will
> enlighten us further.
>
> I like Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance and Shining Soul II - how does it compare
> to those?
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> Mike
And for my part I'm really digging DragonBall Z: Legacy of Goku II (even
though I've never seen an episode of the show). So I'm looking for some
more action/rpg gaming goodness.
Preston
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| Michael Anderson wrote:
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> I like Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance and Shining Soul II - how does it
> compare to those?
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>Mike
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can't compare. Sword of many is a real RPG, and is similar in a way to
zelda. SS2 and BG are just hack and slash.
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| On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 13:31:03 -0400, "Michael Anderson"
<txa1265@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>I like Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance and Shining Soul II - how does it compare
>to those?
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>Mike
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Ok, I've played all 3 games, but have finished none  Anyway, my
take is that I like and enjoy all 3, but Sword of Mana is a very
different "style" of game then the other 2.
SoM is a true Japanese RPG. Unlike SS2, you just don't jump in and
level up - you have to progress through the story line (which is
decidedly Japanese). What I mean by that, is that the story doesn't
always make total sense due to being translated, but it's still a nice
little story with some interesting twists and such. But it can
definitely be hard to follow sometimes.
The combat in SoM is similar to the other games, that is it is
realtime. You don't really have "classes" like the other games, but
rather your "class" changes with the level up decisions you make in
SoM. I recommend checking the FAQ on www.gamefaqs.com if your class
is important to you. However, all "classes" in SoM can use magic, and
your magic spells actually act differently based on what weapon you
have equipped.
If you think you would enjoy a game with an actual story that's more
complex than SS2 and BG:DA, and you can handle the quirks of a real
Japanese RPG, then I suggest getting SoM.
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| Preston Crawford 2004-08-31, 11:42 pm |
| On 2004-08-31, CJ <CJ@nospam.com> wrote:
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> On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 13:31:03 -0400, "Michael Anderson"
><txa1265@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Ok, I've played all 3 games, but have finished none Anyway, my
> take is that I like and enjoy all 3, but Sword of Mana is a very
> different "style" of game then the other 2.
>
> SoM is a true Japanese RPG. Unlike SS2, you just don't jump in and
> level up - you have to progress through the story line (which is
> decidedly Japanese). What I mean by that, is that the story doesn't
> always make total sense due to being translated, but it's still a nice
> little story with some interesting twists and such. But it can
> definitely be hard to follow sometimes.
>
> The combat in SoM is similar to the other games, that is it is
> realtime. You don't really have "classes" like the other games, but
> rather your "class" changes with the level up decisions you make in
> SoM. I recommend checking the FAQ on www.gamefaqs.com if your class
> is important to you. However, all "classes" in SoM can use magic, and
> your magic spells actually act differently based on what weapon you
> have equipped.
>
> If you think you would enjoy a game with an actual story that's more
> complex than SS2 and BG:DA, and you can handle the quirks of a real
> Japanese RPG, then I suggest getting SoM.
So you'd recommend it again? How frequent are the visual quirks I've read
about? Sprite tears, etc.
Preston
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| crossbone 2004-09-02, 6:20 am |
| Let it be known that on Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:54:00 -0500, Preston Crawford
<me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote:
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>Why, though. It got such bad reviews, so I'm torn.
Bad reviews? Most places gave it an average review which is around 7 out of 10.
Sure it's not great, but that's not that bad either.
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| Mike Tyndall 2004-09-02, 6:20 am |
| "Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
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> Does anyone like this game? I'm trying to decide whether I should give it
> a shot.
It's a remake of Final Fantasy Adventure from the original Game Boy. If you
liked that or Secret of Mana, you'd probably like Sword of Mana. Haven't
played it, though, so I couldn't say. FFA wasn't too bad for an early GB
game.
SIDE NOTE: Final Fantasy Adventure is actually part of the Seiken Densetsu
series (translates to Holy Sword; Seiken Densetsu 2 was released as Secret
of Mana). That's why it was renamed "Sword of Mana" for the remake.
//mike tyndall
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| John Salerno 2004-09-02, 6:20 am |
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"Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
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> So you'd recommend it again? How frequent are the visual quirks I've read
> about? Sprite tears, etc.
I'd go ahead and try it. I was a little unsure too, because of the average
reviews, but I had a lot of fun playing it anyway. I actually enjoyed SS2
more for some reason, although SoM seems like the deeper, more involved
game. I kind of gave up on the final boss battle though, because it took so
long and I just lost the will to play it again. But the game itself is fun
to go through, although it is still more hack'n'slash than RPG, I would say.
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| Michael Anderson 2004-09-02, 6:20 am |
| "John Salerno" <johnjsal@NOSPAMrcn.com> wrote in message
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> "Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
> news:slrncj9rb2.tol.me@serpentor.cobrala...
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> I'd go ahead and try it. I was a little unsure too, because of the average
> reviews, but I had a lot of fun playing it anyway. I actually enjoyed SS2
> more for some reason, although SoM seems like the deeper, more involved
> game. I kind of gave up on the final boss battle though, because it took
so
quote:
> long and I just lost the will to play it again. But the game itself is fun
> to go through, although it is still more hack'n'slash than RPG, I would
say.
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Thanks, I'll probably give it a try. I was looking on eBay, and found a
few. Why is it that so many come from Hong Kong? I have been told never to
trust those - and I don't trust anyone who labels Hong Kong as 'US' just to
get in through eBay's location filter.
Mike
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| On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 16:28:20 -0500, Preston Crawford
<me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote:
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>So you'd recommend it again? How frequent are the visual quirks I've read
>about? Sprite tears, etc.
>
>Preston
Yes, I would recommend it, provided you understand the differences I
explained above and the game still sounds interesting.
I noticed the graphical glitches, but I never felt like it detracted
from the overall experience.
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| John Salerno 2004-09-02, 6:20 am |
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"Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
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> How frequent are the visual quirks I've read
> about? Sprite tears, etc.
Oh yeah, that too. They seem to happen to the golden statues (save points)
when you are in a town, and sometimes to the NPCs in town. Annoying if you
stare at it, but not a game breaker. Would have been nice if it was fixed
though.
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| Michael Anderson 2004-09-02, 7:40 pm |
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"Durk" <durkshady@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Michael Anderson wrote:
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> can't compare. Sword of many is a real RPG, and is similar in a way to
> zelda. SS2 and BG are just hack and slash.
I would define BG as a cross between something like Sacred and NWN squeezed
for the GBA. Whereas SS2 is more just like Diablo for GBA.
I just grabbed Sword of Mana from eBay for pretty cheap ... I'll let you
guys know how I like it.
Mike
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| Preston Crawford 2004-09-03, 12:31 pm |
| On 2004-09-01, John Salerno <johnjsal@NOSPAMrcn.com> wrote:
quote:
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> "Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
> news:slrncj9rb2.tol.me@serpentor.cobrala...
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> I'd go ahead and try it. I was a little unsure too, because of the average
> reviews, but I had a lot of fun playing it anyway. I actually enjoyed SS2
> more for some reason, although SoM seems like the deeper, more involved
> game. I kind of gave up on the final boss battle though, because it took so
> long and I just lost the will to play it again. But the game itself is fun
> to go through, although it is still more hack'n'slash than RPG, I would say.
>
I'll have to think about it. I still have my reservations.
Preston
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| Michael Anderson 2004-09-03, 12:31 pm |
| "Preston Crawford" <me@prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
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> On 2004-09-01, John Salerno <johnjsal@NOSPAMrcn.com> wrote:
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> I'll have to think about it. I still have my reservations.
>
> Preston
Mine will be coming sometime next week ... so I'll let you know what I
think.
Mike
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| John Salerno 2004-09-03, 7:11 pm |
| Mike Tyndall wrote:
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> That's very disappointing. I still might give it a try (it is
> Squaresoft, sort of), but I won't expect a "Secret of Mana" level of
> quality anymore. Maybe they should have released Seiken Densetsu 3 on
> the GBA instead; that game was really good. It was a Japan-only SNES
> sequel to Secret of Mana.
Yeah, don't expect the same as Secret of Mana, but it's still a good game,
and it's nice playing a game that reminds me of Secret of Mana, even if just
in graphics.
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