View Full Version : Grandia 2 - Best PS2 RPG so far.
Sylentwulf
12-31-2003, 08:42 AM
YEah, I know it's an old one, but I just got it an played it.
I have to say, this is easily my favorite PS2 RPG (And I've played just about all of em). You can find a short review of it on my WORK IN PROGRESS PAGE (It's UGLY, and obviously just started) below:
http://www.electricquarter.com/gamereview.htm
I REALLY can't say enough good things about this game. Usually I have SOME negative thoughts to everything, but this one is only the voice acting parts, and the text speed in certain points. Pretty damn minor complaints coming from me. If you haven't tried this game yet, you REALLY REALLY need to.
digitalpress
12-31-2003, 08:46 AM
You know that it's just a port of the Dreamcast game, right?
I loved it too, though I thought Skies of Arcadia was a little better (a little more my style, a little faster-paced).
Glad to see you're finally getting into Dreamcast gaming, if not through the direct Sega route.
Spoony Bard
12-31-2003, 10:24 AM
I don't know, I personally like Dragon Quarter better. Grandia II is best played on the Dreamcast (much less slowdown).
1bigmig
12-31-2003, 10:44 AM
I played it on the DC and it really is a great game. I recommend it thoroughly.
neotokeo2001
12-31-2003, 11:00 AM
If you have played the Dreamcast version it is really hard to enjoy the PS2 port. The PS2 version has smeared blurry textures and longer loading times. I played completely thru both of them but it's been a long time. It's still a great game, just not as well put together as the Dreamcast version.
What do you think of Grandia Extreme?? I would like to get it but used copies are still $40 plus. And that's if you can find it.
Drexel923
12-31-2003, 11:00 AM
I originally played this game on the PS2 and the slowdown almost ruined it for me. Thank god I gave it another go around on the Dreamcast. It's a good RPG, but I wouldn't say the best...and I actually might prefer the first one of this one. Still solid though.
pango
12-31-2003, 01:54 PM
I played Grandia 1 on the Dreamcast and Grandia 2 on PS2 and I guess I'm just not into the Grandia series. Not my style. I think my favorite RPG on PS2 is Dark Cloud. I'm really not into newgen gaming that much though.
1bigmig
12-31-2003, 01:56 PM
Grandia 1 was only on the Playstation 1 and Japanese Saturn unless you emulated it or something.
Starcade
12-31-2003, 02:02 PM
Grandia 2 is a great game, but I preferred the Dreamcast version, the Ps2 port seemed to have slowdown for me, not sure if that was for everyone or what.
Either way you slice it, Grandia 2 is a damn good game. :)
zmweasel
12-31-2003, 02:18 PM
Grandia 2 is a great game, but I preferred the Dreamcast version, the Ps2 port seemed to have slowdown for me, not sure if that was for everyone or what.
Either way you slice it, Grandia 2 is a damn good game. :)
The PS2 port of Grandia II was done by a ghetto Korean outfit, hence its heinous technical issues, and should most definitely not be used as an indicator of the relative quality of the DC and PS2.
-- Z.
Sylentwulf
12-31-2003, 03:41 PM
<shrug> Honestly, I didn't notice any slowdown or any other issues. One boss battle had a glitchy floor graphic under him, but that was it.
I really don't like the dreamcast, so we son't get into THAT discussion again here :)
Skies of Arcadia, too goody goody, I don't like pirates, the ship battles weren't done well, and I didn't care for the general "feel" of the game. Just personal issues.
I love this game as well and improved lot's of things on "GRANDIA EXTREME".
I don't know about it being the best rpg but it has the best rpg battle system ever made in an rpg. To be able to cancell you enemies attacks but timing it right. Or to do 2-25+ combos is just soooo much fun. I actually didnt mind gaining experience points cause the battle system was just right on.
Its also nice to see your character attack an enemy and stay there....not like most rpgs were you attack and walk back to you designated spot. I wish the FF series would do something like this.
12/10
CitizenWhite
12-31-2003, 04:30 PM
Xenogears, now rereleased in an ugly green-stripe-ed version. 20 bucks new, go play it. I havn't played Grandia II... was going to get it for DC but never got around to it. Perhaps I will now.
SoulBlazer
12-31-2003, 05:37 PM
I own the PC version. :) I have'nt seen either the DC or PS2 versions in action, but the game plays and looks just great on the PC.
I like the game, though. Very good RPG, and better the Grandia 1 (which I had for the PS2 and had the ANNOYING habit of locking on a regular basis! Maybe cause it's a PS1 game?)
SoulBlazer
12-31-2003, 05:39 PM
I own the PC version. :) I have'nt seen either the DC or PS2 versions in action, but the game plays and looks just great on the PC.
I like the game, though. Very good RPG, and better the Grandia 1 (which I had for the PS2 and had the ANNOYING habit of locking on a regular basis! Maybe cause it's a PS1 game?)
SoulBlazer
12-31-2003, 05:39 PM
I own the PC version. :) I have'nt seen either the DC or PS2 versions in action, but the game plays and looks just great on the PC.
I like the game, though. Very good RPG, and better the Grandia 1 (which I had for the PS2 and had the ANNOYING habit of locking on a regular basis! Maybe cause it's a PS1 game?)
digitalpress
12-31-2003, 05:53 PM
<shrug> Honestly, I didn't notice any slowdown or any other issues. One boss battle had a glitchy floor graphic under him, but that was it.
That's because you haven't played the Dreamcast version, but there seems to be no convincing you that you're dismissing a great system - even despite the fact that your favorite PS2 RPG is better on that system.
*shrug*
Sylentwulf
12-31-2003, 07:38 PM
True, I'm sure I would have enjoyed it, maybe even more on the dreamcast. Honestly, up until about a month ago, I didn't even KNOW it was ON the dreamcast. We don't all have to like the same systems. I love the jaguar, and hate the dreamcast. And I'm holding back every reason and bit of arguing about it because we've gone through this :D
Raedon
12-31-2003, 07:43 PM
Personally, I think the best PS2 RPG so far has been... hmm.. *ponders*
US type:
Baldur's Gate: DE
JAP Type:
Kingdom Hearts.. FF-X and Xenosaga were just to much cut scene.
WiseSalesman
12-31-2003, 07:53 PM
Xenogears, now rereleased in an ugly green-stripe-ed version. 20 bucks new, go play it.
Ugh.....Grandia II blows this game out of the water. Course, I haven't played the PS2 version. Heard it had problems.
CitizenWhite
12-31-2003, 08:18 PM
Xenogears, now rereleased in an ugly green-stripe-ed version. 20 bucks new, go play it.
Ugh.....Grandia II blows this game out of the water. Course, I haven't played the PS2 version. Heard it had problems.
Yea, XenoSAGA is on ps2... and it is no comparison. That game doesn't even have a real ending, because of the sequels that are coming out. Anywho, Xenogears IMO is better even than FFVII and IX. My favorite RPG ever. From what I have heard, the combat system is either love it or hate it. I found that it was amazing and also brought innovation to the system.
Sylentwulf
12-31-2003, 09:47 PM
Xenogears on the ps1 was awesome, a really great game.
Xenosaga on the ps2.... well.... I really didn't think it had too much cutscenes, and it was a decent game, but it was too short. About HALF the time it should have been. Yeah, I know, sequels.... well, I don't really care to pay $100 for ONE game released on 2 dvd's a year apart. That's why I haven't bought ANY of the .hack games (until I can get them all on ebay for about $60-$80.)
dmhawkmoon
12-31-2003, 10:08 PM
If I hated Grandia, would I hate Grandia 2? I really cannot stand that game...
As for calling part 2 the best RPG on the PS2, that would really be a knock on the PS2, wouldn't it? If the best RPG on the PS2 was an inferior port....
I would definitely go with Dragon Quarter or FFX for PS2 RPGs.
maxlords
12-31-2003, 10:21 PM
So awesome on the DC :) GREAT great RPG!
Griking
12-31-2003, 10:23 PM
As for calling part 2 the best RPG on the PS2, that would really be a knock on the PS2, wouldn't it? If the best RPG on the PS2 was an inferior port....
Sometimes the truth hurts...
Tritoch
01-01-2004, 12:32 AM
Grandia 2 the best PS2 RPG? I loved it myself (on the DC of course :P), but there's no way it's better than Suikoden III.
AB Positive
01-01-2004, 07:04 AM
I'm still going to offer up the new entry Culdcept into this fray.
However I'm slightly biased, since I have yet to play any other PS2 RPG :D
-AG
MarkMan
01-01-2004, 08:27 AM
I hear Disgaea is wonderful.
I personally, am really looking forward to La Pucelle !
maxlords
01-01-2004, 09:07 AM
I hear Disgaea is wonderful.
I personally, am really looking forward to La Pucelle !
Agreed. :)
Sylentwulf
01-01-2004, 12:45 PM
Grandia 2 the best PS2 RPG? I loved it myself (on the DC of course :P), but there's no way it's better than Suikoden III.
OK, ya probably got me there, I forgot about that one :)