The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion (PSP)

[Jibbajaba]

For those of you who weren't aware, "The Legend of Heroes" is a Falcom (creators of Y's) RPG that was released for the PSP a few weeks ago. Wen I saw it on the shelf at the store, I was certainly intrigued, but when I looked up some reviews on the game, I became wary. IGN gave it a 5.5, Gamespot gave it a 7.1, and 1up.com gave it a 7.0. That 5.5 really made me go . But the wierd thing was that it was getting great reader reviews. The "pro" reviewers were giving it a collective "meh", but regular gamers seemed to really like it. So I bought it. (Actually one of the main reasons that I bought it was that I saw Maxlords singing it's praises in a different thread.)




The only conclusion that I can come to is that there "pro" reviewers are either just not old-school RPG fans, or are not old enough to have played many old-school RPGs in the first place. One complain that I saw echoed in multiple reviews was "bad localization". OK. The translation has many mistakes in it. But this is not something that has ever bothered me in games. It's just a few grammatical errors here and there. It doesn't detract from the gameplay.



I am definitely enjoying the game so far. It's a classic RPG style game with very nice graphics, turn-based fighting, NO RANDOM BATTLES (which makes some people very happy), etc. So far it reminds me of a cross between one of the BOF games for PSX, and Golden Sun (GBA).



Anyone else who has this game have any thoughts on it? I'm just exited that the PSP finally has a good RPG that I can sink my teeth into!

Chris

[Enixis]

I've got it and loving every minute. The only downside to is the collision detection. The character seems to turn left or right after hitting an object. Extremely annoying when you're trying to talk to an NPC.

Another rpg that just came out last week is Popolocrois. Not too sure how good that one is though.

[Jibbajaba]

The only downside to is the collision detection. The character seems to turn left or right after hitting an object. Extremely annoying when you're trying to talk to an NPC.

I've noticed that as well. I don't have a problem with it as long as I use the D-Pad instead of the Analog nub for precision moving.

Ill have to look into Popolocrois.

Chris

[PDorr3]

Thanks for the feedback on this game, I was also put off by the pro reviews but now you make me want to give this a try. One thing I hope this has though is battles that dont get old and boring.

[esquire]

Just out of curiousity, does the game require for you to upgrade your firmware?

[Jibbajaba]

Just out of curiousity, does the game require for you to upgrade your firmware?

Yes you have to upgrade to version 2.00. I went ahead and did it. I can roll it back later if I want. The web browser is fun to check out anyway.

Chris

[Biff_McFresh]

Must pick this one up eventually, looks beautiful.

[pragmatic insanester]

i hear popolocrois is kind of juvenile. i like the cutesy graphics for this game, they remind me of the saturn working designs titles.

[Spycee]

they remind me of the saturn working designs titles

I played about 10 hours and it feels like Albert Odyssey : a bit slow but very entertaining, and good graphics.

[segagamer4life]

The only downside to is the collision detection. The character seems to turn left or right after hitting an object. Extremely annoying when you're trying to talk to an NPC.

I've noticed that as well. I don't have a problem with it as long as I use the D-Pad instead of the Analog nub for precision moving.

Ill have to look into Popolocrois.

Chris

yeah the d-pad is the way to go for movement in this game... don't bother too much with the analog, unless you want to get frustrated. Also, I have heard good things about popolocrois, its not as long as LOH... but its good, and has alot of Anime cut scenes from what I have read.

[Jibbajaba]

Maxlords? Anyone else pick this game up? I'm liking it even more as I get better at the game and progress further.

Chris

[Frankie23]

Hmmm. I notice the subtitle is "A Tear of Vermilion". Anmy idea if it is at all related to the old Genesis RPG, Sword of Vermilion?

[Drexel923]

Maxlords? Anyone else pick this game up? I'm liking it even more as I get better at the game and progress further.

Chris

I'll be buying this when it drops to about $20-25...just like I did with all my PSP games. IMO, none of them are worth $40-50.

[Six Switch]

i jsut got a psp and this game looks really fun.

could you explain the whole no random battle thing,like do you see enemies and have the option to fight?i might pick this up after finals.

[Jibbajaba]

i jsut got a psp and this game looks really fun.

could you explain the whole no random battle thing,like do you see enemies and have the option to fight?i might pick this up after finals.

You walk around and the enemies are just cruising around the landscape. They have these little emoticons over their heads that tell you if their are frightened or aggressive. If they are aggressive then they chase you (but you can avoid them) and if they are scared then they cower away from you (but you can still kill them).

Chris

[Six Switch]

ok that is pretty cool.i'll be getting this game for sure.

[Joker T]

Looks very cool I also am looking at picking up Kingdom of Paradise which looks fun.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259533.asp

Rather bad box art

[Six Switch]

didn't have it at best buy today,i'll checl gamestop this weekend.

[Ed Oscuro]

Hmmm. I notice the subtitle is "A Tear of Vermilion". Anmy idea if it is at all related to the old Genesis RPG, Sword of Vermilion?

My question also.

Looks like a fun game, lol @ "elcargot" though.

[Zigfried]

No relation to Sword of Vermilion.

I'm a big fan of Legend of Heroes even though the translation is disappointingly bad at times. I'd call the game a "slow burn".