Ragnarok Odyssey Review - IGN

It took me about 50 Ragnarok Odyssey quests before I finally gave up on the game. I played mission after mission after mission trying to extract fun out of the experience, but there was precious little to be found. Mercilessly repetitive and surprisingly shallow for such a presumably vast RPG, Ragnarok Odyssey represents one of the most unfortunate things that could happen in gaming: when something so promising simply doesn’t deliver.

[smashcrashbash]

Another weird random score from IGN while everyone else is handing out high scores. IGN no longer has credibility from me. Then again it hasn't for a long time.

[guitarded77]

I somewhat seriously question if IGN does not like the Vita and/or want it to fail. First a 5.8 on New Little King's Story (the IGN community gave it a 7.9), which is a great, highly addictive game, and now a 5 to Ragnarok... another fun, highly addictive Eastern game. I know some will bring up the "It's just an opinion" argument, but a site as "prestigious" (and I use that term loosely) as IGN should know a good game from a mediocre game, IGN should understand that a 5/10 is reserved for games which don't represent their particular genre well... but New Little King's Story and Ragnarok Odyssey do represent their respective genres well. I'm not butt hurt over ING's scoring, I just don't think that IGN understands what a good/bad/mediocre game is... and that's my opinion.

[Sanquine90]

This guy colin did admit he did not liked the game. He think it is blend. He thinks ac 3 also is blend:)

[oONinjavitiSOo]

"It took me about 50 Ragnarok Odyssey quests before I finally gave up on the game." Now thats the sign of a terrible reviewer. Didn't even finish the game? What a biased review! Totally disagree with ign on their AC:liberation review and now on the Ragnarok review. Ign has no relevance to me anymore. Try finishing a game before reviewing it you stupid a$$ clowns!

[tubers]

I think he is just having a real hard time rating the VITA games due to how close the experience it to a home console and slowly forget that it's JUST a portable game..

from a home console reference it's not really up to there yet.. (w/c VITA PR always touts)

from a portable device standpoint it probably quite above average..

IDK.

[Blastoise]

Harsh score. Strange how Jim from Destructoid gave it a 9 but Colin here has given it a 5. Looks like this is just one of those games you gotta try out for yourself

[GodHandDee]

The reviewer hasn't even finished the game himself.

[vikingland1]

I was thinking the same thing about the difference in review scores. Destructoid and IGN completely disagree with each other. Anyways I just picked the game up and I'm gonna figure it out for myself if it's good or bad.

[izumo_lee]

I figure that RO is one of those Japanese games that you either get it or you don't.

So far a lot of other gaming sites has gotten the premise of this game & what you need to do to fully enjoy it. It is surprising that Colin is having trouble understanding what the game is about. I find it funny that Big Jim over at Destructoid found the game to be highly customizable but Colin here find it lacking.

I guess that Colin has never played any of these monster hunting games like MH, Phantasy Star Portable, Gods Eater for example than he would clearly know how the game plays. All these games get repetitive but it is the satisfaction of taking down a huge monster either on your own or with some friends that make these games worthwhile.

I LOVED Gods Eater & Phantasy Star Portable so i am eagerly awaiting my opportunity to play this too & add it to my collection.

[Myst]

Exactly what I was kind of thinking I love it so far because of the way it set up. Ragnarok Online classes and monsters with a few that are made up as well. God Eater and Monster Hunter set up it is all in all a good combination of both, but in a way I guess I could perhaps see why someone wouldn't like it.

[miyamoto]

Destructoid 9/10
Trendy Gamers 8.5/10
Hardcore Gamer 4.5/5
1Up B-/A+
Vita Lounge 5/5
Oprainfall 4.5/5

IGN those words are tired old lines I have read from you since 2008.

If you think you'll get hits using your broken records I suggest it's time to play a new one.

It won't work anymore.

[sdozzo]

We get the low score but you can't fault him for it. Hence the point of reviewing. Just roll with it.

[Hicken]

Yes, we can. And it's not like it's from some blogger; this guy gets PAID. He should do a job that readers think is worthwhile.

That's obviously not the case here.

[Sithlord-Gamble]

Leave it to IGN to sh*t all over another Vita game.
I guess i shouldnt be surprised anymore.

[Kratoscar2008]

And the next CoD will get 9.5, thats IGN for you.

[3-4-5]

Well this next one ( Black Ops 2 ) might actually get close to a 9.5..

I'm predicting a 9.2/10 but yea they have upped the content and quality this year.

I've yet to play RO, but it looks fun. The fact that there are 6 classes is awesome though. There has to be at least one that is fun for somebody to play as.

[DivineAssault]

wow.. so everyone likes it except them & metro.. smh, i cant wait to open it but gotta play these games one at a time

[Treian]

it's because they didn't pay IGN to give it a good score.

[mafiahajeri]

ILL never forget how IGN gave PES 2008 a 9 because they had IGN ads in the field and in the menus. 2008 is considered as the worst game in the series with crappy graphics, animation and litterally unplayable online... thats IGN for you.

Ive mentioned this here before and is a reason why I couldnt care about reviews anymore, thats gaming journalism for you.

[jakmckratos]

Yeah it's really weird...I'm seeing 8-9 for this game everywhere cept here. Usually when I see a score that is this much drastically lower I kinda see it as the reviewer having some sort of personal issue with it

[toxiichollow]

When you guys say IGN who are you referring to? You do know that IGN has different reviewers right?

[knifefight]

What? No it doesn't. It's all the same guy, Issac Gilbert Nelson.

[swansong]

"The Loot system is shallow and confusing" . I guess if Colin doesn't understand the game then he just quits it and gives it a low score. This guy needs to find a different job. On the other hand a review is one persons opinion, I never base my game purchases on one persons opinion. IGN is certainly not the end all be all of reviews,far from it. I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and others can't stand it, doesn't mean peanut butter and jelly isn't good.

[arbitor365]

there is such a blatant bigotry against the vita that some reviewers have. the Vita just came out with two games that push the boundaries of handhelds (this and Assassin's Creed Liberation) and, as usual, few reviewers simply look for reasons to bitch about them and bring them down. no one can honestly say that this is a mediocre game, by handheld standards.

[DigitalAnalog]

It as if the Vita must have the production values = that of the PS3/360 in order to achieve some sort of merit. I really cannot fathom why they can't judge the game for what it is... A F*CKING PORTABLE! Destructoid's review is right in the money when they say it targets

A) The portability aspect on-the-go

B) The non-intrusive aspect of the touch design.

C) FAST FUCKING LOADING TIMES.

D) Optional wifi multiplayer

I must admit before the reviews this flew under my radar. Now I feel that this is the Vita game that looks like it was designed around the system rather than force "consolized" experience on top.

[VitaOwner]

Im playing this game right now and loving it! It is at its best playing with 3 other party members. This game is probably simply not the reviewers cup of tea and doesn't fully understand it. Ill be playing this game happily for quite a while.

[Myst]

Same here also playing Liberation (saw your icon) pretty fun just as well just hard to figure out how to balance them both.

[LiViNgLeGaCY]

Absolutely agree. This game is pure magic. I'm loving every single second of it.

[TheDivine]

Idk def not for me. Looks boring and generic imo. Another MH clone trying to capitalize like the million others. At least God Eater had some style and whatnot but to each their own. Im sure some people will love it for what it is. Il personally wait for MH4.

[GribbleGrunger]

From destructoid:

'Ragnarok Odyssey is such a success because it gets the PlayStation Vita. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that it's damn near perfect as an example of exactly how Vita games should be. This, right here, is a masterclass in handheld software design.'

Something's going on here and I can't help but be a little suspicious now that IGN have there own app on the 360. I wonder if Vita reviews appear on that? Great way of making sure 360 owners don't buy a Vita if they do, don't you think? If they don't then colour me wrong, but it still makes it more likely that they're going to favour the 360 now... same with Gamespot.

A lot of people may well have also noticed that a lot more multiplat reviews appear in the 360 area of Metacritic now too, especially the bigger American sites. Don't believe me? Check it out. It's been happening for a few months:

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

[kB0]

Absolutely ridiculous score.

They gave as Smart as an 8.5....LMAO! Don't get me wrong it's an interesting game but how the hell did it get 8.5?

It's like IGN goes out of it's way to piss off gamers, it's their system of getting hits now.

The only reason I go to IGN is because they get early reviews...but it's so stupid to do so because I take NONE of their review seriously.

The fact that they gave As smart as an 8.5 makes me think it's a bad game...

This game is no 10/10 but I mean i would've respected a 7.5/10 at IGN at least.

The reason being that at least a score of 7.5 would say it's a good game, but clearly not the Mainstream that IGN loves to give high scores to.

Pokemon Games - 9.0+
COD games - 9.0+
Halo - 9.0+
Uncharted - 9.0+

That's their marking scheme:) anything else is a 7.5 and anything that tries something new is a 6.0 LOL

[ndl1531]

the game is awesome . these fools are a joke . blatantly giving a low score cause they have a personal hatred for the vita ? ima say this: if you dont like the vita why do reviews for it? get someone else to review the dam game . we dont want to hear you spouting your crap like its fact (especially not me a vita owner) when clearly the game is great. you did the same for ac liberation you just nit picked every little thing instead of looking at it as a whole . ign is trash ima definitely just stay away and never take their reviews seriously .

[mi_titan27]

I started this game last night, after about an hour i put it down for a little while, i can honestly say its fun, looks great for a portable game, and i need to spend more time with it to learn the loot and card system, but its definitely not a bad game by any means.

[OllieBoy]

C'mon XSEED, you gotta give some cash to IGN if you want a decent score.

[sdozzo]

You guys are trolling IGN more than the actual review. Just because you don't like the score doesn't mean it's a bogus review.

[kB0]

No its a bogus review with a ridiculous score. We're not trashing the review because of the score only.

Have you read any of IGN's new review on the VIta?

Not only are expectations ridiculous for a PORTABLE handheld, but they use words like Fun and addictive when giving the game a 6.0 for example. (Silent Hill Book of Memories Review)

Most RPGs especially coming from Japan are grinding games that have a huge fan base. You play it for the art style, the grind and the experience. You can get an American skyrim player to play the game and enjoy it.

It would be like me review an RTS game when I'm not good at them lol, seriously who would respect my opinion?

IGN has officially (actually not true it has been for a while) mainstream. If it's got explosions, pokemon and Duty in the name it's a 9.0.

So to recap, don't get a COD fan to review an RPG, don't call a game addictive and fun then give it a sub par score and lastly Go to IGN add 2 points to games that aren't mainstream and minus 2 for mainstream games....you will get the right score:)