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(More customer reviews)I still think its sad that people don't know of RPGs such as Grandia or Grandia II.I think its even sadder that people think the only good RPG out there is Final Fantasy when Grandia II is a gem.
Anyway, while the graphics lack a little (Its a port of the 1999 version on Dreamcast so I understand that), the plot/story is solid and the battle system is awesome, and character developement is very much perfect.
As said, graphics are good, but for the 1000th time.Its not the graphics but the story thats important, and not just what the story is but how it is told, and Grandia II does this very well.While the story is something I've seen before (but then again so was FFVII and I loved that...) it was played out to its full extent.And this time unlike most RPGs, the story focuses more on the characters rather than the enviroment that surrounds them, which helps character developement.
The battle system is unique and with the exception of the first Grandia and FFX, actually requires me to use strategy and think before I act, unlike most other RPGs that forces me to see how fast I can end a battle (hence more Final Fantasy).However, while the battle system is very good, if you exploit it, the game becomes very easy.In fact not once did I ever see the words "Game Over" or ever get a single character KO'd throughout the game.
The Characters actually shine with an Aura that makes them memorable characters much like in the first Grandia.Magic animation is beautiful and not to mention that each character gets there own skills, making them more unique than before.
Also, while it doesn't seem like much, I was disappointed after playing the first Grandia with how many spells were in this one.While 40 spells is indeed a lot, the first 80 spells the first Grandia had gave me more time to tweek with my characters stats.Not to mention that in this one everyone only has four moves.In the first one they had 12 each.
The music, while not as good as in the first Grandia, really sets the mood.Boss fight music (especially when fighting parts of Valmar) is very good, and I find myself humming the tunes.
Using moves is done by using SP and learning moves requires SC.This is like expeirience points only more like coins to learn and raise levels of the move.
Anyway, the game is extremely good and I happen to like Grandia more than Final Fantasy.Not because of battling, but because of freedome as well.You won't be wrong in choosing this game.
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Product Description:
Grandia II marks the return of GameArts' classic franchise. Offering a wide array of characters, a deep and involving storyline and a combat system above and beyond all others, Grandia II harnesses the power of the PlayStation 2. You'll interact with hundreds of characters as you work to stop the rebirth of Valmar, the God of Darkness. Watch as the story unfolds through cinematic cut-scenes with voice-over. Grandia II is an RPG of epic proportions that no serious gamer should miss.
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