Better than Ys? Thats some pretty big shoes to fill especially since Ys Sever is one of my favorite PSP games and my most favorite Ys games in general.
Toukiden 2 is a better 3D Ys than 3D Ys
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 On 03/24/2017 at 03:58 AM by asrealasitgets See More From This User » |
Update: Before you read this...
This is basically a rant about how I think the new Ys 8 feels a bit slower somehow in comparison to the older games and also compared to new Toukiden which I feel are very similar. My impressions of Ys 8 come from the latest demo on JPN store and I noticed in a trailer video that there DOES seem to be some kind of super sprint ability for the character, so I might have a bad impression from the demo. Also consider the game demo is in Japanese so its possible I didn't notice a sprint feature. Either way, it's late! I'm tired! Play both games! I'm making a bid deal about nothing. They are both great! But if you've played older Ys games, what do you think of games new fuller 3D style?
Toukiden2 is a better 3D Ys than 3D Ys
One of the things that I love about the older Ys games is the burst of speed when traveling the world map. You zip around with almost Sonic like haste (as in the 3D Adventure games), almost a bit too loosely actually. The camera is pulled back far enough to get a good semi-birds eye view of the beautiful environment backgrounds, enemies and captures all the hectic action on the ground that a close-up view would make more confusing, considering that on top of all that visual you're traveling around with a party of characters with their own unique flashy combat abilities. There is just a lot going on in any give screen at any given time.
I downloaded and finished the Ys 8 Demo from the Japanese PSN store, and considering that it is basically a 3D interpretation of the older games, the roll movement feels a bit too slow. In the older games you basically rolled across entire screens of map getting around very swiftly and seemlessly, complimenting the fast-paced action. It kind of adds to the addiction of mashing the buttons, like a mouse-click in a Diablo game. Now, Ys 8 just feels like every other 3D hack-n-slash anime game, just skinned with familiar characters, combat and music, but traversing the environments really didn't feel as fast as the older games. I'm sounding too harsh here. I don't think the game is bad. It's Ys. It's a perfectly suitable Ys game, my main issue is the speed. Also, there is something about the camera angle that makes it seem like any other cluttered JRPG, like Tales games. I don't think converting 2D or semi 3D JRPGs to a full 3D format works for every game. There is just way too much happening on screen sometimes, that being close up makes things confusing. I liked Final Fantasy XV a lot more when battle areas were large and empty, not indoors or full of foliage and trees. It looked nice, but gameplay wise, those assets just got in the way.
Funny enough, Toukiden 2 demo came out recently, which I also completed and I now think that it is basically a better Ys game than Ys 8 anyway.It's visually more impressive and you can sprint around the map super fast. Your character actually takes a little time to come to a complete stop when you disable the sprint action. You have a full party, lots of weapons to choose from with special combos and giant boss fights. I'm being picky here. If you love Ys, you'll love Ys8, and probably love it more than any Ys ever, but if you like Ys, you should play Toukiden.
I'm also a hypocrite because I hate open world games with objectives and prefer linear story tunnel JRPGs and Ys 8 seems more fitting for someone like me who still likes older style games. I really just want faster sprint in latest Ys I guess?
Also, I suggest watching videos of the games because screenshots don't do justice.
Ys 8 Lacrimosa of Dana
Toukiden 2
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