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White Knight Chronicles Review - PlayStation LifeStyle

The game receives an extra boost with a very solid online experience, a New Game+ option, and a pretty deep Georama system. With the word going around that DLC will be coming in the form of more online quests and parts for your Hometown, White Knight Chronicles should have very strong legs beyond the single player campaign. This RPG won't wow you with graphics or story but what it will do is provide a good solid experience with an online that should remain populated for a while.

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callahan095191d ago

First review of this game that I've read that seems to fall in line with my view of the game. I don't always agree with PSLifeStyle's reviews, but I definitely endorse their commentary on this game. WKC is an awesome and addictive game and I'm finding it shocking how completely nitpicky the majority of reviews have been, how inconsistent with other RPG reviews from this generation, and how completely ignorant to the positive qualities that it does possess.

Lifewish5191d ago

yea this game is completely addictive.

fr3d05191d ago

and I like the graphics, I in fact was wowed serveral times by the environments. Great looking environments. Character models are average. Monsters are very well done.

I've played star ocean and wkc and wkc is a better game. When you enter any location like a house or whatever there is no load time. This is HUGE to me, little attention to detail like this.

The online interface Geonet got a lot of flack in reviews, again why do people complain about something that works, is fun, and is free? I could understand whining about phantasy star online and xbox live double fees but wtf if its free?

Really one of the only accurate points I've read thus far is that the game starts off slow and grows on you.

I've also read whining about pop-in and draw distance, I'm not sure where that comes from, the game has far less pop-in than assasin's creed 2 (great game), and the draw distance is excellent as far as I've seen. The environments are the strong point of the graphics.

8/10 is the lowest this game should be getting.

Halo3 MLG Pro5191d ago (Edited 5191d ago )

Gotta love those fanboys sites giving high ratings to crap games. Major gaming publications have spoken and this game is currently rated at a dismal 62%.

fr3d05191d ago (Edited 5191d ago )

The irony of the most loud and proud fanboy on n4g whining about fanboy publications, excellence

For you:

hatchimatchi5191d ago

you're not too smart you know that?

Going around and trolling the WKC review stories.

The only people hyping this game were the ps3 fanboys that were using the argument that it's a ps3 exclusive, therefore it must be gold...

The people actually interested in the game, the JRPG fanbase, had already done research and the research showed that the game wasn't extremely well received in japan when it was first released back in 2008. The people interested in the game were aware of the complaints and were also aware that the game probably wasn't going to be well received. The thing we didn't expect though was reviewers to nit-pick a game and compare it to other titles that have no business being compared to. A jrpg and wrpg are polar opposites and should be viewed as such. WKC has been treated unfairly and that is the truth. I can understand if someone doesn't enjoy the gameplay but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. I don't enjoy RTS games, does it mean they are bad games? No, it means I don't enjoy the gameplay. Simple as that.

The game is out now and the people who have bought the game have spoken. Lots of people say the game is very cliche and flawed in some areas and loads of others, including myself, absolutely love the game and find it to be an extremely fun and refreshing experience.

So once again, the jrpg fans were not the ones hyping this game to no end. These are also the same people who own a 360 in order to play the jrpg exclusive titles. Also, it's easy to notice that there are no ps3 fanboys around these parts when it's concerns WKC, why? They didn't plan on buying the game to begin with, all they were doing was using the exclusivity of WKC to fuel the never ending nonsense that is the fan boy war.

Go troll somewhere else.

Shendow5191d ago

Its not a shock, he is waiting for Halo Reach, because that is the only good 360 title that isn't on PC. So he just sits around an talks smack about PS3 only games, because he hasn't got his Halo yet.

Halo Noob is what his really level of skill is.

Lifewish5191d ago (Edited 5191d ago )

Halo3 MLG Pro, have you actually played White Knight Chronicles yourself to be able to say its a crap game? Or are you just spewing fanboy crap?

If you check most of the major publications reviews, they did not include the online in their review and the online is one of the biggest selling points of the game

Shendow5191d ago

Yeah, most of them are base on the story and the battle system, to me I look at games on what they have to offer and then judge on how good it looks and all.

Borderlands doesn't look good as what it was going to an look at it, its fun and funny. The game is a blast an I got all the trophies for it (Not counting the add on ones).

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JonnyBigBoss5191d ago

Great game and a great score.

hatchimatchi5191d ago

That's a really good review.

Not because of the score but because the author actually explains what the game is about and it's obvious he knows how to play the game and doesn't get upset that it isn't something that it's not(wrpg). It's a shame other sites were in such a rush to release reviews that they skimmed over the online portion. I think it was IGN who called the town building aspect a "mini game."

That right there isn't only flat out wrong but just plain lazy as a paid reviewer to see such an in depth mechanic in an online game and to label it a mini game.

Oh well, I really enjoy the game and I can only hope that level 5 and Sony will localize the sequel outside of japan.

ThePlaystation3guy5191d ago

Cameron is a HUGE RPG fan and knows what he is talking about. His review is solid!

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White Knight Chronicles 2 Walkthrough | GameGuideDog

Those looking for the White Knight Chronicles 2 Walkthrough, it's now available and will guide you from start to finish for this action JRPG from Level 5. This is a complete White Knight Chronicles 2 walkthrough that covers objectives, weapons, synthetics, recruits and everything else within the game providing instructions on best battle tactics to handle all objectives and bosses, where you can discover special items and secret locations. The game strategy guide is online, printable, and downloadable from GameGuideDog and is compatible for PS3. It also includes developer and publisher support as always, so if you want to get the most out of this game, make sure grab your own copy of this White Knight Chronicles 2 Walkthrough.

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Nitrowolf24606d ago

I hope this one was better then the last one. It wasn't that bad of a game, but i kind of had high hopes

Misterhbk4606d ago

I picked it up and I'm loving it so far. Haven't gone online yet though. Then again, I was a fa of the first despite what reviewers and others said so my opinion may not be the best to judge off of for you, since you didn't like the first.

gameguidedog4606d ago

It's pretty damn cool actually, plus it comes with most of the first one anyway. :)

JerryMatters4606d ago

This game is def with the sickness!! I was totally waiting for this to come out for way too long! It rocks!!!

scepter4606d ago

u have to pay to read the guide lame

SpaceSquirrel4606d ago

I'm looking froward to play both WKC1 and WKC2

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White Knight Chronicles 2 Developer Interview (COIN-OP TV)

COIN-OP TV interview with Miki Takahashi one of the Producers on White Knight Chronicles II. This interview explores the differences between the original game and the sequel and also explains what upgrades went into the localization of the license.

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MaideninBlack4621d ago

Most anticipated game of the year for me!

DA_SHREDDER4621d ago (Edited 4621d ago )

If playing WKC1 on this disc feels like a totally different then the laster iteration then I'm really intrigued. Not that WKC1 was bad, it just felt rushed and in need of alot of filling in the blanks. I'm a bit skeptical, but I hope this game ends up being good cause I really want Level 5 to prove how talented they really are.

btw, the way this lady talks is so darn cute, I just wanna hug the crap out of her.

dragonyght4621d ago

its was pretty good it just felt like a ps2 game they port to ps3 and up the graphic and nothing else i mean it felt like a very low budget game it could had been different story if sony put AAA budget behind it they good a pretty good thing going the specially the online

JAMurida4620d ago

IMO, Level 5 has already proved how talented they are with WKC 1. I mean yes the game has it's glitches/flaws and what not, but thats to be expected in a new IP/game. And what's better is pretty much everything that was wrong with the first is corrected in the second game, along with adding improvements to make it better, (like being able to make your own knight and customize it to your liking). THAT is what you call a "sequel". Fix problems with the first game and add new features that compliment the existing ones and make the game better.

And yes, the lady was pretty cute, lol.

JAMurida4621d ago

@MaideninBlack

For once on this site, I COMPLETELY agree with someone.

mediastudies4621d ago

Robert you're covering JRPGs now? Have you been talking to TechGaming's Deagle or what?

BTW- Thanks for the interview. May have to pick this one up.

pennyman4621d ago

ahh COIN-OP TV covers a variety of console games (and some pc) I did get most of these questions from Deagle of Tech Gaming tho :)

tiffac0084621d ago (Edited 4621d ago )

I'm definitely getting this game. WKC by no means perfect but I still enjoyed it nonetheless.

TBM4621d ago

i enjoyed the first one a lot even though it wasnt perfect. i still have my save file, but i think imma start over since part 2 battle system will be in part 1. this is awesome news to me.

pennyman4621d ago

thx for the comments/checking out the video -- feel free to share on your blogs/twitter

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White Knight Chronicles Worldwide Shipments Top 1 Million

Level-5′s MMORPG for the PS3 may not have been a runaway success like other system exclusives but the White Knight Chronicles series has accumulated a loyal following. According to Sony the franchise has managed to garner 1 million shipments worldwide with over half of those sales credited to Japan.

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GodofwarGoty4765d ago (Edited 4765d ago )

these is great to hear since the sequel is coming soon to america and europe ( and its already out in japan)

WildArmed4765d ago

Aye, Looking forward to the sequel.
Probably will replay WKC1 w/ the new combat system and stuff to get a better feel of the system.

Was a great game; that is if you chose to invest time into the MP.

The SP campaign was pretty weak, but like I've said again and again (I sound like a broken record) the MP was the saving grace for this awesome game.

Easily one of my best investments in games for the PS3

chidori6664765d ago

average game IMO.

Story is simplistic..and same old rescue the princess..

the game It could be better. However, it's still a "ok" game.

kevnb4765d ago

but the gameplay was terrible.

NaiNaiNai4765d ago

I have it right now.

Haven't played it in a few days. Kinda got bored after fighting the giant wolf demon lady thing. lol.

But I'll start playing again soon. I get the same feeling from this like when I played blue dragon.

WildArmed4765d ago

lol, You won't really get much out of the Single Player.

I highly encourage you to invest some time into the MP.
It was the saving grace for the game (imo)

Spent quite a good number of hours into the MP <3

Great game, looking forward to the sequel!

TheDivine4765d ago (Edited 4765d ago )

I loved blue dragon and hated wkc but i get what you mean niether quite lived up to the potential. White knight sucked badly, i was expecting an epic ff12 like game and got a slow fake mmorpg. The second looks great though hopefully its better. I heard they sped up combat so thats def good. Il plow through it though just so im up to speed for the second but i feel like i wasted 15 bux on this game. Again though if you like mmos youl dig wkc.

NaiNaiNai4765d ago

well I've tried getting online, but it tells me my character isn't allow online and then kicks me.

WildArmed4765d ago

Oh really?
Are you playing an imported version? (Jap)
Because I think you need a JP PSN account to get online.
Thou it shouldn't give you any issues if you are using the International Version.

Azianphil884765d ago

congratz to Sony and especially Level 5 on their milestone.
I'm looking forward to their sequel here in America.

BoNeSaW234765d ago

Title should read: White Knight Chronicles Franchise Has Only Sold 1 Million Worlwide!

Pretty poor for a having 4 games under it's belt. I have never played it and apparently most other gamers haven't either. I was excited before it launched because the PS3 didn't have many RPG's until I read reviews and watched videos of the boring ass combat. I'll pass on this series.

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