Mistwalker's latest Xbox 360 RPG, Lost Odyssey, is shipping today, and GameInformer's review is almost ready for release. GameInformer caught word that there is a difference in load times between the review build GameInformer had and the final boxed version, however, so GameInformer is waiting to double-check if this is indeed the case before GameInformer posts. GameInformer's readers deserve the most accurate coverage possible, and if there is a noticeable load reduction in the retail SKU, GameInformer wants to make sure they know. GameInformer is hoping to have their review posted tomorrow-stay tuned.
17 years later, it still stands out.
The game was indeed amazing. Great characters, gameplay and story!
But the dream sequences penned by Shigematsu were sublime.
I still remember many of these stories and I have integrated in the past in my D&D campaign many years ago.
Microsoft should have just kept pumping money into these guys. Same with a lot of the other studios... the blundered hard.
Lost Odysee deserved a franchise even though development wasn't smooth
It's not like it has had any competition since 2007. Would really like to own the short stories from it in book form.
The problem with most MS games on 360 was they didn’t make the games they paid for them and that makes you less money in the long run and isn’t something you can continue to do especially with declining sales of consoles. MS should have been starting and growing studios from the beginning but they went for paid games and it leaves them without the knowledge and culture of making games.
It’s quite hard to believe, but Lost Odyssey turns fifteen years old today. A curious product of the time, it has arguably only got better with age - and not just because of what it is, but also what it represents.
The short stories that Kaim collects/remembers are truly emotional. I remember one in particular made my eyes water.
If you've never played this, try to hunt down an original copy, or emulate it. This game was a gem.
I wish there was a remaster. This and Last Story. Sad these games were released on the...wrong platforms...
These JRPGs stand up on their own.
I kind of doubt it, but who knows. Would have been incredibly stupid for Mistwalker to send such a poor representation of their product to reviewers. I remember a few other games did this, though I can't remember them off the top of my head.
I sure hope so because 10-20 seconds loading PER BATTLE is quite uncalled for.
I think its about time to let this game RIP... those who want it.. go get it.. Smile and take a cookie with you..
BUT for those of us who know it didnt make the cut.. lets move on please nothin 2 see here..
2008 does not stop with Lost Odyssey.. Another new IP that spirals to the floor..
This game isn't all that good. Waiting for a version with lesser load times?
Yeah sure.
regarding screen tearing and framerate issues (both of which were almost nonexistent in the retail build) so they better check if this is true. It would actually end up raising scores across the board if there's a significant improvement in load times.