By Tim JC (Apr 16, 2009) (#1)
Just finished watching some videos of the demo in action, and was pleased with Hamauzu's music. The gameplay looked quite dramatic and fun as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMzMZUL8okg
The boss theme caught my attention; it has some cool piano sprinkling going on that sets it apart from the crowd. All the music seems to work together and segue nicely. The rest of the sound, despite suffering from the video quality, is very theatrical. I wish I had an awesome surround system to enjoy this game on.
By Wanderer (Apr 16, 2009) (#2)
The music sounds excellent. I'm still waiting for someone to rip it. Apparently, the music continues to play while the game is paused so it shouldn't be too difficult.
By Qui-Gon Joe (Apr 16, 2009) (#3)
Music is VERY Hamauzu, for better or for worse. It definitely leans toward what of his I liked on the FFX ost as opposed to what I didn't, so I'm hoping it's consistently good throughout.
Also, is it just me or if female Cloud and token minority stereotype(tm) go and blow up some kind of reactor from that point, is Square giving us the FFVII remake (or in this case re-envisioning) that people have been clamoring for?
By Andrew Evenstar (Apr 17, 2009) (#4)
Here's a little rip i created yo.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6i3vzx
By Wanderer (Apr 17, 2009) (#5)
You're awesome.
By Ashley Winchester (Apr 17, 2009) (#6)
Qui-Gon Joe wrote:
token minority stereotype(tm)
I brought this up at SEMO in a simular thread and got yelled at for using the term "African American" because in the world of FFXIII there would be no such race because there is no Africa.
By Idolores (Apr 17, 2009) (#7)
Ashley Winchester wrote:
Qui-Gon Joe wrote:
token minority stereotype(tm)
I brought this up at SEMO in a simular thread and got yelled at for using the term "African American" because in the world of FFXIII there would be no such race because there is no Africa.
What's wrong with "black"?
By Amazingu (Apr 17, 2009) (#8)
It seems using any kind of black person in any kind of way whatsoever in a video game will guarantee to create a fuss.
By Zane (Apr 17, 2009) (#9)
Amazingu wrote:
It seems using any kind of black person in any kind of way whatsoever in a video game will guarantee to create a fuss.
It also seems using any kind of criticism in any kind of way whatsoever toward a video game that people (orrrrr fanboys) are excited for will guarantee to create a fuss.
But, that rip. Man. Great stuff. DYING for this OST release!
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By Cedille (Apr 17, 2009) (#10)
Zane wrote:
It also seems using any kind of criticism in any kind of way whatsoever toward a video game that people (orrrrr fanboys) are excited for will guarantee to create a fuss.
Well, I guess it also depends on the way the criticism is presented. I'd mind it if it's from the kind of the persons who just enjoy being different than fanboys and naysaying toward everything for the sake of elitism that otherwise they can't support, and even think they look smart and insightful because of the criticism. I really don't think anyone here fits into this description though (just a generalization).
The game looks promising, and the music sounds like an improvement from DoC at least, but I'm still not sure if it's worth buying a PS3.
By Angela (Apr 17, 2009) (#11)
Cedille wrote:
The game looks promising, and the music sounds like an improvement from DoC at least, but I'm still not sure if it's worth buying a PS3.
How about a 360, then?
Shit, how many 360 DVD discs is this badboy going to ship on?
By allyourbaseare (Apr 17, 2009) (#12)
Angela wrote:
Shit, how many 360 DVD discs is this badboy going to ship on?
I'm hoping it's going to be around 5-6. It'd be nice if Microsoft actually ante'd up and did some nice packaging rather than what happened to poor disc 4 of Lost odyssey.
Damnit, if there's going to be some collector's edition for both platforms, I'm going to have to buy both. lol
By Idolores (Apr 17, 2009) (#13)
allyourbaseare wrote:
Angela wrote:
Shit, how many 360 DVD discs is this badboy going to ship on?
I'm hoping it's going to be around 5-6. It'd be nice if Microsoft actually ante'd up and did some nice packaging rather than what happened to poor disc 4 of Lost odyssey.
Damnit, if there's going to be some collector's edition for both platforms, I'm going to have to buy both. lol
I honestly haven't played a multi-disc RPG since Shadow Hearts: Covenant, and before that, Xenogears on PSX. What did they do to "poor disc 4" of Lost Odyssey?
By Herrkotowski (Apr 17, 2009) (#14)
I'm sure most of this was uncompressed, seeing as it was on a Blu-Ray, but apparently the demo clocked in at 5.09 GB, and that was very short.
By allyourbaseare (Apr 17, 2009) (#15)
Idolores wrote:
What did they do to "poor disc 4" of Lost Odyssey?
Google my friend!! http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2008/0 … kaging.htm. In short, disc four was in a separate paper holder. Totally an irritant for the OCD like myself.
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By Ashley Winchester (Apr 17, 2009) (#16)
allyourbaseare wrote:
Idolores wrote:
What did they do to "poor disc 4" of Lost Odyssey?
Google my friend!! http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2008/0 … kaging.htm. In short, disc four was in a separate paper holder. Totally an irritant for the OCD like myself.
I have to admit, that would bring down my opinion of the packaging quite a bit.
Additionally, I never thought I'd see the day of multi-disc DVD games. Well, it's here!
By Cedille (Apr 17, 2009) (#17)
Angela wrote:
How about a 360, then?
It's exclusive to PS3 in my region 
I'm sure an international version will eventually be released for 360, but in 2011 or 2012.
By Sami (Apr 18, 2009) (#18)
Seeing the "battle music" used in the opening intro makes me think that these are not the final track selections, and the actual game will likely have something else. Just as well, because the current tracks are too cinematic and not really fitting for actual gameplay battles. Could also be sound dynamics, it's hard to tell with the difference between the website version, the rips and the downgraded YouTube version. And at the very least it should have nice field themes, since those are Hamauzu's forte. Of those, the Restricted Area sample sounds promising.
By Herrkotowski (Apr 18, 2009) (#19)
In a recent interview, the developers stated that the music in the demo was pretty much final although they didn't include a victory fanfare as the new arrangement wasn't completed yet, r or something like that. But yes, those are the final versions that are, supposedly, used as the normal battle theme, the boss battle theme,and the area themes for that section of the game, at least according to a recent interview. I'll have to search for it somewhere.
The website theme that was used as the intro sequence music I always knew wasn't going to be a battle theme.
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By Zane (Apr 18, 2009) (#20)
allyourbaseare wrote:
Idolores wrote:
What did they do to "poor disc 4" of Lost Odyssey?
Google my friend!! http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2008/0 … kaging.htm. In short, disc four was in a separate paper holder. Totally an irritant for the OCD like myself.
Oh man, that is terrrrrrrible! A somewhat easy solution would be to buy the JP/European release and then put the US inserts and discs into the case... but that's probably a bit of work.
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By Amazingu (Apr 18, 2009) (#21)
Ashley Winchester wrote:
Additionally, I never thought I'd see the day of multi-disc DVD games. Well, it's here!
Multi-disc DVD games have been around since the very first year of the PS2 you know?
By Cedille (Apr 18, 2009) (#22)
Herrkotowski wrote:
In a recent interview, the developers stated that the music in the demo was pretty much final although they didn't include a victory fanfare as the new arrangement wasn't completed yet, r or something like that.
Well, the music in the demo is implemented in the same way as the final, as you stated, but as far as "Victory Fanfare" goes, Toriyama said the new version was completed but isn't there because it doesn't fit the overall atmosphere of the demo.
By Ashley Winchester (Apr 18, 2009) (#23)
Amazingu wrote:
Ashley Winchester wrote:
Additionally, I never thought I'd see the day of multi-disc DVD games. Well, it's here!
Multi-disc DVD games have been around since the very first year of the PS2 you know?
I know, but seeing four disc monsters again like in the PS1 days makes you take notice.
Xenosaga II was a two disc game, but considering there is only seven hours of gameplay on the first disc I don't think it used DL discs, instead using normal DVDs to make the game look longer from an inital standpoint. Just seems odd that they could fit all they did for the first game on one disc and then need two disc for a flash-in-the-pan sequel.
By Wanderer (Apr 18, 2009) (#24)
Xenosaga II was a two disc game, but considering there is only seven hours of gameplay on the first disc I don't think it used DL discs, instead using normal DVDs to make the game look longer from an inital standpoint. Just seems odd that they could fit all they did for the first game on one disc and then need two disc for a flash-in-the-pan sequel.
Xenosaga II is the same size as I. I remember reading that they made II with 2 SL discs because some people had trouble playing a DL disc on their PS2. Which is also why III is 2 SL discs.
By Sami (Apr 18, 2009) (#25)
Herrkotowski wrote:
In a recent interview, the developers stated that the music in the demo was pretty much final although they didn't include a victory fanfare as the new arrangement wasn't completed yet, r or something like that. But yes, those are the final versions that are, supposedly, used as the normal battle theme, the boss battle theme,and the area themes for that section of the game, at least according to a recent interview. I'll have to search for it somewhere.
Oh. Well, I hope they have multiple battle themes later in the game. Not just the "offbeat one special battle" and "more important boss battle", but actual alternate battle music, like Shadow Hearts with its midpoint change in all battle tracks, at least. However, I'm getting the feeling that I will be left missing Junya Nakano's contribution from FFX.
