Board 8 > Over 27 years later, Live A Live is finally getting a western release!

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LordoftheMorons
02/09/22 9:50:00 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWF4JR_h5E

This is a fantastic game that you should all get.

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Underleveled
02/09/22 10:53:43 PM
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I think I just might.

I've heard that this is not like Octopath though where you can go through each character's story in a single playthrough. Is each character's campaign in this like a full-length RPG, or do they add up to one?

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LordoftheMorons
02/09/22 10:54:54 PM
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Each of the individual campaigns is fairly short (maybe a couple hours each). Theres some more stuff after finishing them all, but going into what exactly it is would be a spoiler.

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Underleveled
02/09/22 10:55:33 PM
#4:


Solid answer.

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Not Dave
02/09/22 11:01:40 PM
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whoa, awesome

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SSJSephirothGokuX123
02/09/22 11:22:38 PM
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Underleveled posted...
I've heard that this is not like Octopath though where you can go through each character's story in a single playthrough. Is each character's campaign in this like a full-length RPG, or do they add up to one?


Live a Live is a really unique game, especially for it's time. Each character doesn't just has it's own campaign but there's even drastic gameplay differences between them. Like modern time's is basically a Mega Man like stage select with Street Fighter clone parody opponents and you copy their moves when hit by certain attacks like in Breath of Fire 3, and far future is basically a survival horror with no battles at all until the final boss of that chapter (well there is an arcade machine but it's just for fun) Western time is where you make a bunch of home alone like traps to try and reduce the amount of enemies in the last fight ect. Some are kinda standard like the Prehistoric and near future but those still have their own gimmicks.


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Axl_Rose_85
02/09/22 11:30:36 PM
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It is an Ok game for its time. Not a 'fantastic' game that 'everyone' should get like OP states. All the sudden hyperbole love that a so so game is getting showered is amusing just because it is getting a remake and localization after over two decades. This really shows how people jump on a bandwagon when it comes to these things.

Stuff like 7th Saga and Secret of Evermore will likely also get the same treatment if this happens. A fresh coat of paint doesn't suddenly make an ok or simply a good game from its time an all time classic all of a sudden.
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Axl_Rose_85
02/09/22 11:32:28 PM
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Underleveled posted...
I think I just might.

I've heard that this is not like Octopath though where you can go through each character's story in a single playthrough. Is each character's campaign in this like a full-length RPG, or do they add up to one?

Octopath is the much better game

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Leonhart4
02/09/22 11:32:28 PM
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Hey here comes captain buzzkill right on cue

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Axl_Rose_85
02/09/22 11:34:19 PM
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Leonhart4 posted...
Hey here comes captain buzzkill right on cue

Do you have a problem with me? Like seriously. I have been ignoring your comments but you seem to make these remarks when it has absolutely nothing to do with you.
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Leonhart4
02/09/22 11:36:02 PM
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It doesn't need to have anything to do with me for me to comment that you feel the need to take a dump on anything you think doesn't deserve the praise it gets

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paperwarior
02/09/22 11:39:58 PM
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Axl_Rose_85 posted...
It is an Ok game for its time. Not a 'fantastic' game that 'everyone' should get like OP states. All the sudden hyperbole love that a so so game is getting showered is amusing just because it is getting a remake and localization after over two decades. This really shows how people jump on a bandwagon when it comes to these things.

Stuff like 7th Saga and Secret of Evermore will likely also get the same treatment if this happens. A fresh coat of paint doesn't suddenly make an ok or simply a good game from its time an all time classic all of a sudden.
Yeah but I've heard 7th Saga is a brutal ordeal and my experience with Evermore is largely miserable. This at least seems to be liked by most people who played it.

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Axl_Rose_85
02/09/22 11:42:55 PM
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No. It just seems you take every opportunity you can get to say something like that, which I have been ignoring till now because it is after all just a video game message board.

I'm giving my honest opinion on something that I have played and beaten whether it be negative or positive. And this would have been ok if it was OP refuting whatever I had said but for you to come in a take a jab when like you have countless times over countless topic is getting a bit weary for me.
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Axl_Rose_85
02/09/22 11:51:27 PM
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paperwarior posted...
Yeah but I've heard 7th Saga is a brutal ordeal and my experience with Evermore is largely miserable. This at least seems to be liked by most people who played it.

Live a Live is quite a divisive game too, and rightfully so. The concept was interesting which is why I checked out the game in the first place. However its execution leaves a lot to be desired. The grid battle system can be hit or miss and it is a huge miss for me. Another thing is people complain about FFXIII being an on the rails RPG, just wait till you play this game then.
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Uglyface2
02/10/22 12:59:17 AM
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Someone at Square Enix finally realized they were sitting on a gold mine. Well, maybe they don't realize there's a mine, but they've at least found a vein of gold ore. We'll see if they bring more stuff over.
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MrSmartGuy
02/10/22 1:29:19 AM
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Axl_Rose_85 posted...
Another thing is people complain about FFXIII being an on the rails RPG, just wait till you play this game then.
I was mildly excited for this, then read this and now I'm actually probably gonna get it. Been a while since I had an RPG to play where I could just turn my brain off for a bit.

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Evillordexdeath
02/10/22 1:55:31 AM
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I thought Live a Live was great, though thinking back on it it's only the thing that happens once you complete all the stories that really stuck with me. The other parts were still neat though.

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Black_Hydras
02/10/22 5:53:19 AM
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Had popped into my head a few days ago and was thinking of replaying, a welcome surprise to be sure.

Re: 7th Saga is something, it's a game I've played through quite a few times but is definitely not for everyone. I love it but can definitely see how it can be a slog, next to FFV and VI, and Mario RPG is actually prob my favourite SNES rpg, or at least the one I've put the most time into.

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masterplum
02/10/22 7:42:17 AM
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. I liked XIII

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banananor
02/10/22 7:48:52 AM
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masterplum posted...
. I liked XIII
Sound the alarms, we've caught a live one

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Arti
02/10/22 9:45:54 AM
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FFXIII was a good game.

I did play the fan translation for Live A Live but never really got far in it, so I'll probably pick this up. Kinda wish it was multiplat but it doesn't matter too much

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Leonhart4
02/10/22 9:46:40 AM
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FFXIII is good stuff, maybe I should go ahead and pre-order this

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Not Dave
02/10/22 9:49:35 AM
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Live A Live has had a strong cult fanbase for a long time and comparing it to 7th Saga is ridiculous.

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ninkendo
02/10/22 10:07:05 AM
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a played a bit of the fan translation like 20 years ago, but didn't get too far.

Excited to play it for real with this release

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colliding
02/10/22 10:40:50 AM
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Axl_Rose_85 posted...
Another thing is people complain about FFXIII being an on the rails RPG, just wait till you play this game then.

kind of an apples and oranges situation.

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AxemRedRanger
02/10/22 12:11:46 PM
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I wouldn't call Live A Live a top tier SNES RPG or anything either, but yeah these comparisons are dumb.

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redrocket
02/10/22 12:15:12 PM
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Also, the secret behind Secret of Evermore is that its actually a good game!

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Underleveled
02/10/22 12:58:52 PM
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I never finished FF13 but I was perfectly fine with how "on the rails" it was.

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UshiromiyaEva
02/10/22 1:09:53 PM
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The worst part of XIII is when it tried to do a big open side quest area in chapter....11, was it?

When it was a straight line it was pretty good!

Well, to play at least. Story is obviously questionable at the absolute best, but I like when my RPGs are rigid.

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Zylothewolf
02/10/22 1:45:05 PM
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I have always wanted to play this. Might get it on day 1.

FFXIII is an impressive game. Its like if Square-Emil took all the good things about JRPGs and then did the opposite. 2/10, even FFVIII is a masterpiece compared to this. The sequel is ok.


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pjbasis
02/10/22 1:51:30 PM
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Ff8 is a masterpiece compared to anything

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UshiromiyaEva
02/10/22 1:53:44 PM
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Honestly I think the opinions expressed by both the lovers and the haters tend to swing too hard either way for all the PSX FF games.

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Leonhart4
02/10/22 2:14:41 PM
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pjbasis posted...
Ff8 is a masterpiece compared to anything

Best post in the topic

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UshiromiyaEva
02/10/22 3:13:12 PM
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Considering he's getting that song into Smash Bros and Taiko Drum Master now, something tells me it was a blessing in disguise.

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colliding
02/10/22 3:24:47 PM
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UshiromiyaEva posted...
The worst part of XIII is when it tried to do a big open side quest area in chapter....11, was it?


I really strongly disagree with this, as I really enjoyed the pulse section of XIII

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Leonhart4
02/10/22 3:46:38 PM
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Pulse was kind of a waste of time

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LordoftheMorons
02/10/22 9:17:25 PM
#38:


Leonhart4 posted...
FFXIII is good stuff, maybe I should go ahead and pre-order this
It's really nothing like FF XIII at all, but a good plan nonetheless!

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WazzupGenius00
02/10/22 9:40:43 PM
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[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

Theres a song in Deltarune Chapter 2 that has almost the same name as another Live A Live song and also sounds similar to it, seems like it could become a trend for him.

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ninkendo
02/10/22 9:42:21 PM
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You play FF13 so you can eventually play the much better FF13-2

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Axl_Rose_85
02/10/22 9:51:01 PM
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Never said it was like FFXIII other than how on the rails it was. The sense of progression in Live a Live is worse because it is 7 different stories (and an 8th to tie it all in) and feels more like a compilation of mini-RPGs than a full blown experience. Without giving too much away, there are certainly areas in the game which are unique and done well but at the same time there are sections where the mechanics of the game just don't work well at all.
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Aecioo
02/10/22 10:13:37 PM
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If you thought House of the Dead was on rails, wait till you see this!

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LeonhartFour
02/10/22 10:14:25 PM
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if you thought Pokemon Snap was on rails wait till you see this

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Aecioo
02/10/22 10:16:40 PM
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LeonhartFour posted...
if you thought Pokemon Snap was on rails wait till you see this

If you thought Train Simulator
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Mr Crispy
02/10/22 10:23:04 PM
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If you thought Thrillville Off the Rails was on rails wait till you see this

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LordoftheMorons
02/11/22 7:39:33 AM
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Pogo is off the rails 24 seconds into the trailer

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colliding
02/11/22 10:07:19 AM
#47:


Skate 4: If you thought Tony Hawk was on rails, wait till you see this

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plasmabeam
02/11/22 12:59:22 PM
#48:


Leonhart4 posted...
Best post in the topic

I concur.

Also, Live A Live reminds me of a disjointed Chrono Trigger

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WazzupGenius00
02/12/22 1:59:55 AM
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Probably because Takashi Tokita went straight from Director and Scenario Writer on this game to being Director and Scenario Writer on Chrono Trigger.

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LordoftheMorons
02/13/22 7:31:10 PM
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Slightly different version of the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tQt3Nq8hTw

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