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The Last Story Release and Discussion Thread - (Lots of Info and Pics)
- Aug 16, 2012 9:14 pm GMTJollyGreenOne wrote:nintendofreak_2 wrote:My guess is that a good bit of the lack of hype about the game is due to the numerous micro-delays it's had. I have to admit it has kind of killed some of the hype for me, especially now that I might not even get to play it before I head back to college let alone finish it (and once I get there I know it's going to take me a long time to even get chances to play it at all).JollyGreenOne wrote:
Yeah, I've heard about the shipping thing. I just feel like there was chatter about Xenoblade even before people were able to play it, so I thought TLS would have a little pre/release buzz in north america too. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right places.
And I'm still a bit torn between the two games because there are things I like about both, such as Xenoblade's expansive, open environments, and The Last Story's fun looking combat and nicely detailed hub city. Knowing XSEED it might be hard to track this down after a while, but I'm not sure it'll be easy to find a new copy of Xenoblade either if I wait too long.
I should have gotten Xenoblade a long time ago, darn my procrastination!
I'm not joking here, you have to buy Xenoblade. If ever there were a game that was a must have, Xenoblade would be it. If you own a Wii, Xenoblade is only behind the SMGs and Brawl in terms of need to own games. It's just that good. I might not have played The Last Story yet, but from everybody I've heard who has played both games, they tend to share my sentiment so I can hold out on TLS for a little bit if I'm stuck between these two games.
Oh, I didn't know it's been delayed before. I can see how that could kill off some excitement.
Thanks for the recommendation. I plan on getting both of them eventually (before the end of this year), I'm just having a tough time choosing which one I want to get right now, though I'm starting to lean towards Xenoblade based on what you're saying.
I have a question or two about Xenoblade for you. Is there a lot of grinding involved? I'm totally fine with some grinding, but I'm kind of worried that if there's too much I'll start to get tired of it. And how often do you need to tell the CPU controlled characters what to do in battle? I'd like to mainly focus on my character while fighting, if that's possible.
1.) I think that I had to level grind like 2-3 times. And each time wasn't for too long.
2.) the CPU mostly does their own thing. Only time you have to tell them what to do is when to run or who to attack. There is also a special move called "chain attack" where the battle freezes and each of your characters use a special move. You get to choose the moves that the CPU uses, but you mostly focus on your own character.[QUOTE="JollyGreenOne"][QUOTE="nintendofreak_2"]
[QUOTE="JollyGreenOne"]
Yeah, I've heard about the shipping thing. I just feel like there was chatter about Xenoblade even before people were able to play it, so I thought TLS would have a little pre/release buzz in north america too. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right places.
And I'm still a bit torn between the two games because there are things I like about both, such as Xenoblade's expansive, open environments, and The Last Story's fun looking combat and nicely detailed hub city. Knowing XSEED it might be hard to track this down after a while, but I'm not sure it'll be easy to find a new copy of Xenoblade either if I wait too long.
I should have gotten Xenoblade a long time ago, darn my procrastination! :P
[/QUOTE]My guess is that a good bit of the lack of hype about the game is due to the numerous micro-delays it's had. I have to admit it has kind of killed some of the hype for me, especially now that I might not even get to play it before I head back to college let alone finish it (and once I get there I know it's going to take me a long time to even get chances to play it at all).
I'm not joking here, you have to buy Xenoblade. If ever there were a game that was a must have, Xenoblade would be it. If you own a Wii, Xenoblade is only behind the SMGs and Brawl in terms of need to own games. It's just that good. I might not have played The Last Story yet, but from everybody I've heard who has played both games, they tend to share my sentiment so I can hold out on TLS for a little bit if I'm stuck between these two games.
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Oh, I didn't know it's been delayed before. I can see how that could kill off some excitement.
Thanks for the recommendation. I plan on getting both of them eventually (before the end of this year), I'm just having a tough time choosing which one I want to get right now, though I'm starting to lean towards Xenoblade based on what you're saying.
I have a question or two about Xenoblade for you. Is there a lot of grinding involved? I'm totally fine with some grinding, but I'm kind of worried that if there's too much I'll start to get tired of it. And how often do you need to tell the CPU controlled characters what to do in battle? I'd like to mainly focus on my character while fighting, if that's possible.
[/QUOTE] 1.) I think that I had to level grind like 2-3 times. And each time wasn't for too long. 2.) the CPU mostly does their own thing. Only time you have to tell them what to do is when to run or who to attack. There is also a special move called "chain attack" where the battle freezes and each of your characters use a special move. You get to choose the moves that the CPU uses, but you mostly focus on your own character.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Aug 17, 2012 9:35 am GMT
[QUOTE="JollyGreenOne"]
Oh, I didn't know it's been delayed before. I can see how that could kill off some excitement.
Thanks for the recommendation. I plan on getting both of them eventually (before the end of this year), I'm just having a tough time choosing which one I want to get right now, though I'm starting to lean towards Xenoblade based on what you're saying.
I have a question or two about Xenoblade for you. Is there a lot of grinding involved? I'm totally fine with some grinding, but I'm kind of worried that if there's too much I'll start to get tired of it. And how often do you need to tell the CPU controlled characters what to do in battle? I'd like to mainly focus on my character while fighting, if that's possible.
[/QUOTE]If you do a few side quests in each area (which is often just a matter of killing x amount of monsters, collecting items, or taking out a special monster) you won't have to grind. The level bumps are usually pretty consistent, with only two exceptions later in the game. Really as long as you give your characters the right gems and you can figure out how to use the Skill Trees and Skill Links (neither of which are very hard to figure out) then you'll be fine.
As for battles, the only two things you can do to command other characters in real time are tell them to focus on the enemy you have targeted and have everyone run away (basically the follow you). You can also activate a chain link which pauses the action and allows you to select at least one arte and it will let you cycle through your team selecting artes until it ends for various reasons. Combat is really set up in a way that you largely only have to focus on yourself, unless you choose to use Sharla, who's main usage is for healing. The AI usually isn't too bad about doing their jobs outside of Melia and 7th (some people don't like Shulk as a PC either).
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- Aug 17, 2012 10:23 am GMT
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Were we supposed to get a soundtrack cd with this game? I picked mine up from GameStop and didn't get one. Did the employee just forget?
edit: yeeeep, just called them and have to go back. NOTE TO EVERYONE: Make sure to get your CD if you pre-ordered!
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- Aug 17, 2012 1:49 pm GMT
My copy arrived from Amazon today. I haven't touched a video game in months, but I'm going to play Last Story very soon...
Right after I play Xenoblade first
My copy arrived from Amazon today. I haven't touched a video game in months, but I'm going to play Last Story very soon...
Right after I play Xenoblade first :P
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- Aug 17, 2012 4:16 pm GMT
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[QUOTE="GamerForca"]Were we supposed to get a soundtrack cd with this game? I picked mine up from GameStop and didn't get one. Did the employee just forget?
edit: yeeeep, just called them and have to go back. NOTE TO EVERYONE: Make sure to get your CD if you pre-ordered!
[/QUOTE] Thanks for the reminder about the cd. I had to remind them- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Aug 17, 2012 5:08 pm GMTGamerForca wrote:
Were we supposed to get a soundtrack cd with this game? I picked mine up from GameStop and didn't get one. Did the employee just forget?
edit: yeeeep, just called them and have to go back. NOTE TO EVERYONE: Make sure to get your CD if you pre-ordered!
Thanks for the reminder, but I made sure I got that CD before I left that store. I'm really liking this so far (Make sure you turn on MANUAL attack!!! 
)
[QUOTE="GamerForca"]Were we supposed to get a soundtrack cd with this game? I picked mine up from GameStop and didn't get one. Did the employee just forget?
edit: yeeeep, just called them and have to go back. NOTE TO EVERYONE: Make sure to get your CD if you pre-ordered!
[/QUOTE] Thanks for the reminder, but I made sure I got that CD before I left that store. :P I'm really liking this so far (Make sure you turn on MANUAL attack!!! :x )- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Aug 18, 2012 2:13 am GMT
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[QUOTE="alexh_99"]1.) I think that I had to level grind like 2-3 times. And each time wasn't for too long.
2.) the CPU mostly does their own thing. Only time you have to tell them what to do is when to run or who to attack. There is also a special move called "chain attack" where the battle freezes and each of your characters use a special move. You get to choose the moves that the CPU uses, but you mostly focus on your own character.[/QUOTE][QUOTE="nintendofreak_2"]If you do a few side quests in each area (which is often just a matter of killing x amount of monsters, collecting items, or taking out a special monster) you won't have to grind. The level bumps are usually pretty consistent, with only two exceptions later in the game. Really as long as you give your characters the right gems and you can figure out how to use the Skill Trees and Skill Links (neither of which are very hard to figure out) then you'll be fine.
As for battles, the only two things you can do to command other characters in real time are tell them to focus on the enemy you have targeted and have everyone run away (basically the follow you). You can also activate a chain link which pauses the action and allows you to select at least one arte and it will let you cycle through your team selecting artes until it ends for various reasons. Combat is really set up in a way that you largely only have to focus on yourself, unless you choose to use Sharla, who's main usage is for healing. The AI usually isn't too bad about doing their jobs outside of Melia and 7th (some people don't like Shulk as a PC either).
[/QUOTE]Alright, thanks for the answers! I'll probably pick up Xenoblade on my next trip to GameStop.
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- Aug 18, 2012 10:22 am GMT
I had to call my store too. I thought the CD was in the Case like it usually is with most games but no it was sepreate. (also the guy that gave it to me wasn't too "into" his Job from the looks of it.)
Glad I got it though! It's a GREAT soundtrack for just 7 songs.
The Game is pretty good too!
not at all like Traditional RPGs, but I wouldn't say it goes in depth like Xenoblade. The Story is a bit straight forward and there's no way to keep track with all of the Side Quests, which bothers me.
Really solid game though, Played nearly 8 hours of it straight, might play again later.
Only thing I hate so far is that it has Multiplayer, since it's on the Wii the only way I can actually effectively play it is to gather some people and play a Private Match with them since NO ONE PLAYS ONLINE FOR THE Wii! Matchmaking is completely worthless. hate that the Wii's Online got this way.
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- Aug 18, 2012 7:50 pm GMT
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I am loving this game so far. Already 5 hours in just today. Sometimes the game slows down so much though its kind of annoying but other than that its fun.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Aug 18, 2012 10:12 pm GMT
I did not pre-order the game but managed to find it at Gamestop today. The first Gamestop I went to was sold out and the manager told me that outside of the pre-orders they only had 2 extra copies which were gone sometime on Friday. I called another one nearby and they had 1 left so I drove over and got it there instead. I was pleasantly surprised when the employee handed me the soundtrack... thought it was supposed to be a pre-order only bonus.
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- Aug 19, 2012 2:38 pm GMT
[QUOTE="Orlando_Magic"]
I did not pre-order the game but managed to find it at Gamestop today. The first Gamestop I went to was sold out and the manager told me that outside of the pre-orders they only had 2 extra copies which were gone sometime on Friday. I called another one nearby and they had 1 left so I drove over and got it there instead. I was pleasantly surprised when the employee handed me the soundtrack... thought it was supposed to be a pre-order only bonus.
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It was, you just got lucky I think.
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- Aug 19, 2012 10:10 pm GMTHoly hell. I didn't know you still come to gamespot since I hardly see you in OT any more...yokofox33 wrote:
My copy arrived from Amazon today. I haven't touched a video game in months, but I'm going to play Last Story very soon...
Right after I play Xenoblade first
I plan on buying a copy of the game soon....
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[QUOTE="yokofox33"]
My copy arrived from Amazon today. I haven't touched a video game in months, but I'm going to play Last Story very soon...
Right after I play Xenoblade first :P
[/QUOTE] Holy hell. I didn't know you still come to gamespot since I hardly see you in OT any more...
I plan on buying a copy of the game soon....
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- Aug 20, 2012 10:13 am GMT
I got my copy from Amazon today (about 4 days early
). Gonna play it some later this afternoon.I got my copy from Amazon today (about 4 days early :D). Gonna play it some later this afternoon.
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- Aug 20, 2012 2:07 pm GMT
my copy just shipped, should have it in a couple weeks.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Aug 21, 2012 5:37 am GMTI think that's just boss battle mode but if it's actual storyline, I'll be getting this game soon.ANIMEguy10034 wrote:
I didn't know this game had online co-op.
I'm definitely buying this next month. I'm overwhelmed with JRPGs at the moment.
[QUOTE="ANIMEguy10034"]I didn't know this game had online co-op. :o
I'm definitely buying this next month. I'm overwhelmed with JRPGs at the moment.
[/QUOTE]I think that's just boss battle mode but if it's actual storyline, I'll be getting this game soon.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Aug 21, 2012 11:03 pm GMTI beat the game today; I was left with a satisfied feeling. The ending was done well; along with the Final Boss. I can't get enough of the Battle system; it is truly exemplary; I focus on not losing any lives to keep the pressure believe it or not I survive longer by doing so
I give this game a 9.0; spot on with GS's review.I beat the game today; I was left with a satisfied feeling. The ending was done well; along with the Final Boss. I can't get enough of the Battle system; it is truly exemplary; I focus on not losing any lives to keep the pressure [i]believe it or not I survive longer by doing so[/i] :P I give this game a 9.0; spot on with GS's review.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Aug 23, 2012 8:58 pm GMTnini200 wrote:I think that's just boss battle mode but if it's actual storyline, I'll be getting this game soon.ANIMEguy10034 wrote:
I didn't know this game had online co-op.
I'm definitely buying this next month. I'm overwhelmed with JRPGs at the moment.
The online co-op is only an arena-styIed boss raid
[QUOTE="nini200"][QUOTE="ANIMEguy10034"]
I didn't know this game had online co-op. :o
I'm definitely buying this next month. I'm overwhelmed with JRPGs at the moment.
[/QUOTE]I think that's just boss battle mode but if it's actual storyline, I'll be getting this game soon.[/QUOTE]
The online co-op is only an arena-styIed boss raid
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- Aug 24, 2012 6:06 am GMT
I pre-ordered online but didn't get a music cd with it. I've only played about an hour or so but I really like it.
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- Aug 24, 2012 9:54 am GMT
I am seriously enjoying this game. I'm around chapter 30 and things are really getting interesting. I'm very happy I decided to buy this game, because right now it's competing for a top 5 spot on my favorite Wii games, even with it's crappy framerate and graphical glitches.
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- Aug 24, 2012 11:15 am GMTnintendofreak_2 wrote:
even with it's crappy framerate and graphical glitches.
That's why I use Gale on a "patch" of magic circles; they tend to slow down the game [QUOTE="nintendofreak_2"]even with it's crappy framerate and graphical glitches.
[/QUOTE] That's why I use Gale on a "patch" of magic circles; they tend to slow down the game :P- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
