SteelAttack said:Well, yeah. If the cuteness turns you off, you might as well dig this one up from the bargain bin. Some of the long-winded monologues that a few characters indulge into are way too sugary for my (or anyone's) tastes. It's a very intimate, introspective story that deals more about personal journeys than epic, world-saving endeavors, but it tries too hard to take the serious road, unlike Vesperia, which excells at humorous situations at every turn.
A lot of JRPGs do that for some bizarre reason. Even the most light-hearted and comical ones turn all serious towards the end. I personally don't like it when that happens. Why can't JRPG developers be more consistent and sensible from beginning to end, like the masterful Pixar films?
For example, Radiata Stories started off hilarious and lighthearted with fart jokes, crackling gremlins, and just a wonky storyline. But the game got all serious towards the end talking about serious themes like single fathers, broken families, choice of a girl or saving the world, etc. If only Tri-Ace stuck with one tone throughout the game, it would've just been a really fun adventure. But they didn't.
I always wondered why Japanese RPG developers do this. I think they overdo it with the philosophical, political, or religious themes when all I want is a real fun adventure!
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darthhomer said:What version are you playing Steel?I've seen the PS3 version around here, and I'm half tempted to pick it up...if only so that there's a chance Namco Bandai might release the PS3 Vesperia down here....
360; PS3 version is a good grab because it has extra content. More playable characters and more dungeons.
I particularly liked the real-world stil photo's they used to convey the story.
Be ready to consult gamefaqs for the last 2 hours of the game though -- you will find some cheap game-time extending puzzles.
gamingeek said:Penis.
Omnomnom.
SteelAttack said:gamingeek said:Penis.Omnomnom.
Hey! That was MINE!
phantom_leo said:SteelAttack said:gamingeek said:Penis.Omnomnom.
Hey! That was MINE!
Lies, if it was yours he wouldn't have been able to fit it in his mouth.
gamingeek said:phantom_leo said:SteelAttack said:gamingeek said:Penis.Omnomnom.
Hey! That was MINE!
Lies, if it was yours he wouldn't have been able to fit it in his mouth.
I meant mine as if the penis were meant for me...
That statement is mostly true, though... Hasn't stopped people from trying!
They don't call me 'gagstatic' for nuthin'...!
phantom_leo said:gamingeek said:phantom_leo said:SteelAttack said:gamingeek said:Penis.Omnomnom.
Hey! That was MINE!
Lies, if it was yours he wouldn't have been able to fit it in his mouth.
I meant mine as if the penis were meant for me...
That statement is mostly true, though... Hasn't stopped people from trying!
They don't call me 'gagstatic' for nuthin'...!
Steel lays claim to all Peni.
Esses.
We need to get some women around here!
SteelAttack said:How did my beautiful ES thread become defiled by your penile arguments?
We're moving it now to your Mass Effect thread.
gamingeek said:
We're moving it now to your Mass Effect thread.
Nooooooo! Keep your veiny wangs away from my beautiful Asari smurf! 
To break it down, I'd say this is a game with outstanding visuals and art direction, marvelous music, and compelling combat system, but with a plot that trying to be introspective, it takes itself too seriously, more cheesy than moving.