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Square Enix Is Hosting Vagrant Story Art Exhibit

Artnia, the Square Enix cafe, is becoming the place to go to for Square Enix fans. They had a Final Fantasy VIII art exhibit in April and starting this week there’s a Vagrant Story art showcase.

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ltachiUchiha4377d ago

Awesome game. Wish they made another.

VileAndVicious4377d ago

Agreed. I think this is one of the greatest RPGs of all time.

ltachiUchiha4377d ago

I definitely agree with u there & I loved the chain hits. Made it awesome for attacks. =]

dedicatedtogamers4376d ago

SquareEnix would rather make sequels using their big-name franchises. They aren't smart enough to think "hey, one of our old titles has combat that is still fresh and unique, even to this day. Perhaps we should revisit it".

I imagine they'd turn it into a full-blown action RPG anyway. Parasite Eve 1 and 2 had a reasonably unique combat system, but look at what happened with 3rd Birthday...

FamilyGuy4375d ago

In some aspects White Knight Chronicles has a similar combat system to this.

When you fight big monsters they have areas that you can attack and cause a difference in how the fight plays out. Focus on one leg till it breaks then they fall over, hit them in the face with enough damage and their mask might break, etc. In addition to that, when you're doing combos there's an indicator for when to press the button to chain the next hit, if press on time throughout the combo you do more damage.

It's not exactly like Vagrant story but it is somewhat similar.

I also really liked this game, Square-enix would be smart to re-visit it and make it a franchise but Square-Enix hasn't made many smart decisions recently.

Eyeco4376d ago

Yes I loved this game the battle system was amazing and unique, the story was incredible, graphics were outstanding and it was challenging sadly Square is a shell of their former self.

ArchangelMike4376d ago (Edited 4376d ago )

I cannot understand why SE have not made a Vagrant Story sequel. Is there nobody within the company who has brilliant ideas anymore?

SE trying to be "more western" is effectively destroying the company. I guess Vargrant Story is just too "Japanese" for a western sequel. /s

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Godmars2904377d ago

And nothing will come of it in regards to a game.

Sadly, its just Square Enix spinning their Squaresoft wheels.

yewles14377d ago

Why don't they have an overall Ivalice exhibit and throw in some FFTactics and FFXII art as well?

VileAndVicious4377d ago

oh my god I would absolutely kill for a TRUE Tactics sequel

Inception4377d ago

SE must release a full artbook for Akihiko Yoshida art from FF Tactics, FF XII, Vagrant Story, Tactics Ogre, and Bravely Default. He deserve it because i think he is the true successor of Yoshitaka Amano.

Grimhammer004377d ago (Edited 4377d ago )

See this is the thing. Square sits on a game like Vagrant Story. A true Sequel with only minor tweaks to the combat I'd Love it

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Vagrant Story Director Is Working On 2 New Games

Vagrant Story director and Final Fantasy XII writer Yasumi Matsuno has revealed that he is working on two brand new games.

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Gamingsince1981175d ago

I would love a remake of vagrant story

jznrpg175d ago (Edited 175d ago )

Vagrant Story and Xenogears are my two most wanted PS1 remakes. There are others but those top the list. I’ll replay Vagrant Story on my PS3 Fat this winter because it’s not coming any time soon most likely

on_line_forever175d ago (Edited 175d ago )

" Vagrant Story " I ask for this gem for long long time

just imagine fromsoftware doing remake for this game

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10 PS1 Games We'd Love To See On PlayStation Plus Premium

The PS1 will go down as one of the best consoles ever made, so here's some games that could celebrate its legacy via PS Plus Premium.

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Kaii1120d ago

Croc
Digimon World 3
Tomba 2
Klonoa

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Knushwood Butt1120d ago

Silent Hill

Even if I have it on disc and can play on my PS3.

VersusDMC1119d ago

Games i would definitely replay and that don't have a superior remaster released

Dino Crisis 1/2
Fear Effect 1/2
Parasite eve 1/2
Legend of Dragoon
Breath of Fire 4
Rival Schools

SDuck1119d ago

you're the first person I find online showing some love by one of my all time favourites, Breath of Fire IV!!

isarai1119d ago

I mean if they have some form of improvements

Ape escape
Fighting force
Tomba
Tenchu
Strider 1&2
Rival Schools

Are the ones that come to mind

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Square Enix is ​​reliving its golden age

For those unfamiliar with Square Enix's golden age, formerly Squaresoft, it took place between 1997 and 2002 and brought a slew of titles that were a complete hit with fans and critics and Square Enix wants that era back.

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H91145d ago

That's a bold statement, especially when the author mentions Chocobo GP and Babylon's fall after saying "here's the great titles that the company has planned", to each their own I guess

celohill1145d ago

it's about personal taste. You don't need to consume what you don't like, you don't need to despise it too. We all desire the most basic thing: respect. Start there. We talk later.

H91144d ago

First I said "to each their own" which means I am acknowledging the fact that it's not wrong to like these games!
Second I said bold statement not crappy statement, meaning it's uncommon and surprising!
You can start by reading the comment, we talk later

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Godmars2901143d ago

That's all well and good, but for Square, its more about "Makin' Ze Monezies!" which they're not. At least from the like of BF and CGP. Cause of the stank.

AirJohnston1143d ago

Talk like a normal person

PapaBop1143d ago

The big difference here is that in Square's golden age, their games demanded attention, now, not so much. This article is based almost entirely on assumptions on unreleased games, so far this year, they've released Babylon's Fall and Stranger of Paradise. The former potentially sinking Platinum Game's independence aside, releasing either so close to Elden Ring was for Q1 financials imho and certainly a really really stupid move, They are certainly finding their groove in recent years but comparing now to back when they were trend setters is a bit much.

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annoyedgamer1145d ago

Babylon's Fall, Forewoken, and Shelved Deus Ex is the "Golden Era"?

celohill1145d ago

Deus Ex was not Commented... The Story says "Now we have to wait for these next releases and hope for that era to return". Are you sure you really read?

porkChop1143d ago

You're telling people to read. Bro how about *you* read the headline that *you* put on your own article. The headline that you chose says that Square Enix is currently reliving its golden age. Maybe you should have picked one that isn't the opposite of what you're trying to say.

Army_of_Darkness1143d ago

If Babylon's Fall and Stranger of Paradise is considered the return of square enix's golden era, then we are in trouble cause those 2 games alone are getting shitted on like a pubic toilet.... Let's just hope forspoken changes that.

chadwarden1143d ago (Edited 1143d ago )

"forewoken"....reall y dude?

pietro12121142d ago

Forwoken because it has a Black lead? I’m sorry Black people exist you racist dipsh@t

Knightofelemia1145d ago

The golden age for SquareEnix was when they were called Squaresoft the moment Enix got added to the name the golden age died out. Squaresoft was producing great games and memorable JRPG's left right and center NES, SNES, PS1, and parts of the PS2 libraries show the golden age of Squaresoft.

celohill1144d ago

That’s the point of the article, but with new projects coming, including the new Final Fantasies, I believe that Square Enix has the power to change it. If it’s gonna happen, it belongs to the future to answer.

Knightofelemia1144d ago

They won't change and go back to the golden age most of that talent has left, working on other projects, or simply want to go down a different path. I want Bioware to change but that will never happen most of their talent left, EA interferes, the founding members just up and walked out, I wouldn't be surprised if Bioware is dangling by a thread before EA shuts them down. All you can do is cherish those memories of Square's golden age by remembering or playing the games that gave you those memories.

PapaBop1143d ago

That's the problem with the article, it focuses on games nobody has even played. I'd love nothing more than a return to form from them but this article is stretching at best.

shinoff21831144d ago

Id like to see them return tonthe golden age as well. My playstation needs some suped up graphical turn based jrpgs. Enough of action rpg action rpg being shoved down are throats. I know you dont like it dont buy it. Ive honored that for the most part. Ff13 eh ff15 eh. I did dip into ff7 remake but i had to.

I dont know if im alone or not but id like to think most of us that played the original wanted something more like the original gameplay wise in ff7 remake then the action rpg we got. I will add im on chapter 17 at the end of that chapter i believe but i cant help but think what couldve been

shinoff21831143d ago

If your gonna negative me atleast tell me why.

henbayward1143d ago

I'll take some more turn-based tactical, too. What I wouldn't do for a legit new entry in the Front Mission franchise (and an official FM 5 port).

Stanjara1143d ago

The title is wrong. People want that golden age to come back. Today's Square is in low budget spitting age living off of ff14 whales.

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