Lost Odyssey

I think that if this game was called Final Fantasy it would have way better reviews than it had as Lost Odyssey and sold more units than the current FFXIII.

As jrpg is an excellent example, containing everything I like about them like a story that keeps me entertained and likable characters. Okay some story parts are bland and characters may behave in an irritating way, but I think it's passable and the whole adventure is quite enjoyable.

Combat is turn-based with random encounters with ring mechanics that reminds a lot to Shadow Hearts, it's pretty entertaining and challenge is good enough, specially on boss encounters. The way to learn new skills is pretty original that "forces" the player to use most of the party members. There are some overpowered passive skills, but overall is pretty balance.

There's a world map with many things to explore and secrets to find, like the old times. Exploration is fun and based on minor puzzles which is way better than going through linear halls.

The game graphics and presentation are excellent, specially the first 20 minutes are astounding, specially the intro with the impressive transition between cinematic and the first combat scene. This is probably one of the main downsides, the game puts the player expectations too high and it never goes back to that quality, this leads to dissapointment.

About the music I'm speechless, this soundtrack deserves its own concerts.

Did I like it? I loved it
I think you will like it if you:
- Don't hate jrpgs

I rate my experience with a 9.5 out of 10.