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[Samurai Ghost]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but for those of you who own or have played this game, what are you impressions? It seems to get a lot of lukewarm reviews, and it a bit of a love or hate game. I can get a copy in good shape (without spine card) for about $75 shipped which I think is a pretty good deal but still a decent chunk of change for a game.

I love Castlevania and Bionic Commando, two games which come to mind when I see gameplay videos, and I really like the art style/cut scenes/character designs. I guess I have a thing for female main characters a la Valis, Alisia Dragoon, El Viento, etc. Plus the music seems pretty interesting.

So, do you think this this game worth picking up from a gameplay standpoint? Might get it just to add to the collection but I'm kind of on the fence about it.

(Also, I know I can download the game and try it out first but that's not really my thing.)

[soop]

$75 is a lot.  When I look at something that expensive I generally look at it this way:

1) Will I get £1 per hour enjoyment out of it?*
2) What else could I spend that money on?

*I know that time is not necessarily the defining factor, you can have a super-good time that costs more, but generally with video games, they need to pass that test.

And point 2 could also apply to other games you're looking for.  I don't know if you have anything else on your to-get list, but $75 buys you quite a few games, some of them really good.

For me, I'm struggling to justify Rainbow Islands and Dracula X at current prices.  Of course you could always look at it as "an investment" but I doubt most of us can bear to part with our treasures, whether they went up or down in value.

[Samurai Ghost]

Well, money-wise $75 is a lot, towards the upper end of what I'm willing to spend on a game. But then again I always consider that brand new software for current gen systems (which I never buy anymore) is even more expensive than that in Japan and most likely won't hold their value as much as an older sought-after release. For instance, I remember buying the King of Fighters 94 Rebout with controller for around 8,000 yen (around $80 at the time) when it came out a few years ago, and I saw it for sale for around $3 today.

So basically, I can afford it, but I'd just like to hear some opinions on the game from other fans of the system.

[grahf]

This is one case where I'd try a CDR first. I played it a few years ago and found it boring, but I admit I didn't give it much of a chance.

[SuperDeadite]

It starts very slow.  But the last few levels are awesome.  The music is very odd and unique, some will find it out of place,
I dig it though.  The art is fantastic, overall it is very love or hate.  I would not compare it to games like Castlevania or Valis, it's something completely different.  If it clicks with you, it's a great game.

[Samurai Ghost]

It starts very slow.  But the last few levels are awesome.  The music is very odd and unique, some will find it out of place,
I dig it though.  The art is fantastic, overall it is very love or hate.  I would not compare it to games like Castlevania or Valis, it's something completely different.  If it clicks with you, it's a great game.

Yeah that's the general impression of the game I heard so far. Generally it appeals to me so I might go for it depending on how much I spend on other games this week. Kind of been going crazy collecting! And I know if I play a CDR of it I probably won't bother buying it. For me it's either get the game or not these days.

[esteban]

I have always been curious about this game. I know I'll have to try it for myself, because I may appreciate its quirkiness.

One of these years...

[Necromancer]

I don't know how anyone could hate this game.  It's cute, colorful, and has some dang tricky spots to master; what's not to love... or at least like?  If you decide to pass on this one, I'd gladly take it for that price.

[Samurai Ghost]

I don't know how anyone could hate this game.  It's cute, colorful, and has some dang tricky spots to master; what's not to love... or at least like?  If you decide to pass on this one, I'd gladly take it for that price.

Yeah I figured since it's a lot less than it usually goes for on eBay if I don't like it I could pass it on to one of you guys for the same price. But once unless I get a duplicate it might be hard to let go as I'm kind of a crazy collector...

[Joe Redifer]

The game deserves its lukewarm reviews.  I imagine you could get some enjoyment out of it if you put forth some effort, but your first impression won't be so hot.  The thing I always remember about this game is the fantastic title screen music.

[thesteve]

i have played it a bit, but it didn't hold my attention.
i have about 10-15 minutes in it.

[Arkhan]

The game deserves its lukewarm reviews.

No it doesn't.


The game is very well put together.  The problem is people see the stretchy grabby shit and assume it will have the pacing of Bionic Commando.

That's their mistake.  It's a different kind of game. 

The graphics are cute and colorful, the music is pretty nice but sometimes may not feel like it fits...

and the game play itself is solid.  There's not much to complain about with the game

If you buy it and hate it, just sell it to me.  I still dont have a copy. I want one though.

[thesteve]

its true, the game play is solid.
the grafx very cute.
i dont hate it,i just didnt get into it. (will play again)

[Tatsujin]

art, grafx and music is top in this game. gameplay wise it is very special and offers a lot techniques.

[Arkhan]

Another thing is the presentation of the game.  The story/scenes progress nicely.