4/09/2012

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow Review

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow
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*4.5

I've never actually played the other 2 Blue Dragons...but I'm loving this one.

The first hour is exposition-heavy, and the dialogue/story is really cheesy and cliche.

However, once you start questing, this game is a blast.

PROS:

+Camera is controlled by L and R. Will rotate in 8 "clicks," making it easier to focus in a direction than other games (DQIV/V).
+Excellent item/weapon synthesis system. All equipment is reflected on your character, and some of the weapon designs are really cool, with different animations depending on type.
+Aiming and attacking is really simple, even with no analog stick. Combat takes place in real-time, and there are no random encounters.
+Optional bosses and side quests aplenty. Great grinding material.
+I really enjoy the enemy designs - less lighthearted than DQ, but still fun and interesting.

CONS:

-Ugh...some of the dialogue/script is cringeworthy. I'm actually glad there's very little VO.
-The character designs are decent for the main party members, but some of the townsfolk/NPCs look like they're created out of mashed potatoes.
-Story elements can get so generic that I find myself saying what will happen next before it happens. *yawn*

I've heard tremendous things about the online play - haven't touched it yet. Apparently there's only a toy item and maybe one other piece of equipment that can only be garnered through multiplay. Everything else is doable solo (although you may have to grind for hours to even touch some of the higher bosses).

I'd encourage you to play this if you have enjoyed DQIV/V, FF:CC, or Suikoden Tierkreis. Not perfect, but a solid RPG with plenty of content.

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Product Description:
You stand in the face of an immovable monster, your weapons striking its hide ineffectively. Your heart pounds as you begin to doubt your ability to beat this beast. Will this be the end of your quest? With one last jab at the fiend's exposed tail, you retreat a step to weigh your options. You could retreat or surrender - but you refuse to give up. Summoning all of your concentration, you call on the Shadow powers to unleash magical devastation. Your enemy stands no chance, and you'll live to fight another day.


Continues the exciting storyline of the original Blue Dragon plot! View larger.

Master a variety of weapons for ultimate enemy annihilation! View larger.

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Features more than 30 hours of gameplay. View larger.
Synopsis
Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow expands the gorgeous storyline of the beloved Blue Dragon game to immerse players in a land of unbelievable monsters, enduring quests and magical powers. Create your ideal character with the ability to choose and customize your avatar's gender, hair, facial expressions, armor, weapons and voice. Set two years after the original 2007 Blue Dragon story, Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow features multiple side quests to unlock special items and characters and continues the series' contemporary approach to traditional Japanese role-playing games. As you embark on this encompassing quest, you can explore eight 3D worlds filled with missions, monsters and huge bosses. Beat even the most difficult bosses with the help of up to two other friends via local multiplayer mode or online Wi-Fi multiplayer. With a variety of weapons and magical Shadow powers at your call, you have the tools to succeed, but do you have the courage?
Features:

    Choose your character's gender, hair, facial expressions, armor, weapons and even voice for a fully customized avatar
    Synthesize special items to add elemental and stats boosts for extra abilities
    Master a variety of weapons for ultimate enemy annihilation or call on your Shadow powers to wreak havoc
    Eight 3D worlds offer plenty of space to explore and complete exciting quests
    Continues the exciting storyline of the original Blue Dragon plot
    Earn and trade exclusive items through local and Wi-Fi multiplayer connections
    Features more than 30 hours of gameplay
    Play with up to two other friends to overcome difficult bosses with local multiplayer options or via Wi-Fi multiplayer




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