The Last Story

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

So I don't think this game is yet too known by all pseudo rpg forums. I've mentioned it here a couple of times, along with Xenoblade, but I am yet more thrilled for The Last Story than Xenoblade.


Okay, what is The Last Story?








(CHARACTERS large version here: http://i42.tinypic.com/takcav.jpg or in the link below)


It's a game by Mistwalker (Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey) and by Nintendo. It's co-development FOR THE WII. This is also by the creator and director of the first 7 and in part of the 9th Final Fantasy games, Hironobu Sakaguchi, who is also, the head of Mistwalker. The game is an RPG intended to be a bit more down to Earth and leaving Sci-Fi out of the picture, and centered around human emotion. Now story specifics haven't been revealed too much other than "the game will take place on Ruri Islands, and the island is governed by Count Arganon, the island is located at the entrance of a harbor which serves as the only entrance to a mountainous continent." There's been tidbits on other stuff, that' I've read but I can't pull anything off from my head at the moment that'll be coherent, SO INSTEAD I'll give you the neogaf link:

IT'S WORTH TAKING A LOOK

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http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19529213&postcount=1

IT'S WORTH TAKING A LOOK

Also music composer and the producer haven't been announced yet, however the score so far has been great.

For music samples you can go to the website

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/slsj/

For the full version of the song go to the updates section (or blog section) #5 (which is the gold seal)

If not you can see an awesome piano-only fan made version here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrCHwsiUI9I and other links to the songs there.

Now, why should this game matter to an RPG fan or game? I don't know. But I do know why it is for me.

1) It's bringing back some elements that I think get overlook by some RPGs today. Example; a lot of the RPGs now adays are more science fiction oriented than what like some games gives me in an rpg. Now that isn't bad, I loved my Xenosaga and my Xenogears (somewhat), but I think what amde some of the early RPGs great was less focus on sci-fi. Good example was Chrono Trigger, it had technology but it didn't focus on it for the effect. I think that's why I always liked Tales games.

2) It's from the creator of the Final Fantasy series. No, not Square Enix, I mean the person, Hironobu Sakaguchi.  Now Final Fantasy games have been for me like a guilty pleasure or a sour sweet taste in my mouth. At least for the first 5, maybe sliding 6 in there, but from 7 and on, yuck. For me anyway. Anywho, The creator and director of the first FF games is making this game, and according to him, this is his life's bet or something. He's said that he has all in on this game. Now a lot of people say about this game, but this guy has even defended his game when FF fans have lashed at him saying it's an FF rehash. I have no doubt that this game will have a Final Fantasy feel, I mean it does already, the name and music say a lot about that. But I still haven't seen or felt much ot quite be honest about that. However, Neither does Square Enix or the Final Fantasy team have stated negative feelings for the game, it all they seem to respect it. I say it's prolly because of Sakaguchi. So the guy has TONS of great RPG experience.

3) Nintendo's is co-developing. Yes I am a Nintendo fan. But for a company that been so long in the business and does so many great games that have touched a lot of my years, I more than should be. If you don't think Nintendo makes good business, then I won't argue with you cause you're like nuts. Anyway, I am not entirely sure if it's exactly a good thing, HOWEVER, Nintendo rarely dissapoints. So i am anxious to know what teams they had in there.

4) It's an RPG. I wub RPG games. And I got to say that lately I haven't played alot of them, save for Final Fantasy 13, which I am about to finish. So maybe I should say, I haven't played RPGs in a while that I felled in love with.  Last one I remember was Symphonia, and Xenosaga before that. (okay I am lot into JRPGs) Although the battle systems has been shortly discussed, i have a feeling it'll be something fresh in that field. Story? Haven't known much about it, but from the art I've seen and the pictures, since they tell thousands of words, I can tell it well at least be worth while. That's what I can tell, it might be worse, or maybe the best ever told. Also I love the music! I don't know who's making it yet, but I have my assumptions.

Anyway that's my feelings on this game.Also, undoubtly there are people who think this is just a Final Fantasy rehash or attempt. Now I thought that too, but since this is from the creator of the series, for some reason that nullifies in my head. I am not entirely sure, but I think Final Fantasy and the Last Story were named by the same guy. So I think the names just correlates to how he names games. I mean Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey are straight out there names too. Sides unles this reaches  a 5th sequel then I wouldn't worry too much about it.


TL;DR:

So yeah, The Last Story. I am anxous. And this thread is probably to ease that a bit

Oh and also again, take a look at Xenoblade.

[Prpl_Mage]

Congratulations, you made me want this... badly.



Although I can't shake the feeling that "Last story" and "Final Fantasy" pretty are two phrases pretty synonymous of each other.

[Darkfox]

Looks interesting if not a tad of a generic character cast. Unless the dude is like Flay and yells "THIS IS FOR JUSTICE! HAHA!" Can't get enough of those types. XD It seems games these days are sheepish when trying to step outside the norm and predictable.

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

Although I can't shake the feeling that "Last story" and "Final Fantasy" pretty are two phrases pretty synonymous of each other.

yeah I know, a lot of people can't, but Final Fantasy producer said that ""It's a very Sakaguchi-san-like title."

So i guess the director likes name synonyms from past works

Looks interesting if not a tad of a generic character cast. Unless the dude is like Flay and yells "THIS IS FOR JUSTICE! HAHA!" Can't get enough of those types. XD It seems games these days are sheepish when trying to step outside the norm and predictable.

XD The only beef I have with the only characters shown is the guy. He. Has. No. Shirt. The fudge. I hope it's just a cool way to put the art though.

[Phayre]

I had not heard of it, but it is /exactly/ what I miss about RPGs, and have been craving for some time.
But gosh darn, the brother creature is taking the Wii when he moves in 6 months.
Perhaps I can buy it off him by then. Mwahaha.

[SaiKar]

Really you had me at "RPG for the Wii." Fact that it also looks cool is a bonus.

[X_marks_the_ed]

Bah, finally had a look. I don't find it appealing. I like my RPGs to be at least somewhat down to earth.

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

Bah, finally had a look. I don't find it appealing. I like my RPGs to be at least somewhat down to earth.

This is down to earth.

[Nandez]

Dragon Age didn't have technology XD

But I digress I played quite a few new rpgs with no technology guess you just have to search for them.
This doesn't seem I dunno it seems boring. But I may try if the same guy that made Final Fantasy 6 is making this.

[Darkfox]

Down to earth? Curses!

[Zerlina]

This looks amazing and nostalgic. I wish I had a Wii now.

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

Okay some in game shots, finally.

These are all links to go nintendo but whatever

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/LToDIsyib.jpg

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/NgpedBnWJ.jpg

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/CIIavIBWK.jpg

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/last_story_scan.jpeg

The game is looking pretty good; better than I thought it would.

[SaiKar]

So Japanese it BURNS

[Zerlina]

So Japanese it BURNS

Well that's a super power I never thought the Japanese had.

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

Card crusher ftw?