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Title: baten kaitos
Post by: Crono on August 08, 2003, 06:12:06 PM
i just want to know what this game is like and if it is a spinoff of the xenogears/saga because i am a huge fan and am not an ign insider so can 1 of you tell me if you can i would appreciate it a ton thanks
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: rpglover on August 09, 2003, 05:45:42 AM
well even though the game is made by the creators of the xeno games, it wont be like them, at least from what i have seen
basically the art direction is spectacular and the graphics are beautiful
but it is not just monolith soft creating this game- it is a collaboration between them and some folks from tri-ace
tri-ace is my favorite rpg developer- they make some of the best games out there with great battle systems (star ocean, valkyrie profile)
the battle system seems to be a hybrid of sorts- it is card based but not like lost kingdoms
instead the cards symbolize attack, magic, and items in battle so instead of choosing them from a menu, you choose the corresponding card
i know it is kind of hard to explain but here are some movies of the game in action- one is battle scene, one is gameplay, and one is a movie
enjoy:

http://www.n-gamer.com/vortex/videos/batenkaitos/baten_op.wmv
http://www.n-gamer.com/vortex/videos/batenkaitos/baten_story.wmv
http://www.n-gamer.com/vortex/videos/batenkaitos/baten_battle.wmv
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: AlphaDragoon2002 on August 09, 2003, 09:17:50 AM
This game's gonna be sweet, I just know it.  Now if they could fix the flaws in Xenosaga with Ep. 2 then Monolith'll be A-OK in my book.
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: SuperLink666 on August 09, 2003, 10:03:47 AM
The cards are what really turn me off. I hate collecting things in the game

I might check it out when its closer to release and we know more about the combat system tho.
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 09, 2003, 10:14:45 AM
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Originally posted by: SuperLink666
The cards are what really turn me off. I hate collecting things in the game


There is no card collecting.
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: ThePerm on August 09, 2003, 10:22:33 AM
you know Baten Kaitos is from the Arabian Al Batn al Kaitos, or Batn Qaytus meaning the "Whale's Belly" or "Belly of Cetus(im guessing a whale)". Its actually a star. However im not sure how this game will fly with the public with such an unusual name. I don't know what they would call it. Certainly not Whale's Belly.  
Title: RE: baten kaitos
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 09, 2003, 10:36:43 AM
Nah, I am sure it will come to America as Baten Kaitos.  (if at all).
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: ThePerm on August 09, 2003, 12:32:04 PM
considering how awesome this game looks i think there is a good chance.
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: Crono on August 09, 2003, 06:57:07 PM
thanks for the information you guys this game looks sweet !!!
Title: RE: baten kaitos
Post by: KDR_11k on August 09, 2003, 07:23:19 PM
Oh no! Prerendered backgrounds! I HATE prerendered backgrounds. And those character portraits look weird, the blond character's gender is pretty hard to identify (at first I thought male prettyboy, but later realized it might be a girl...). The animators are skilled, though.
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: ThePerm on August 09, 2003, 08:13:03 PM
prerendered...meh the game looks beutiful...im not sure if its entirely prerendered....
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: Don'tHate742 on August 09, 2003, 10:34:02 PM
The game looks incredible. I hope it holds true to the hype its getting.


When is it coming out? I need to go pre-order it.
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: Darc Requiem on August 09, 2003, 10:43:58 PM
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Originally posted by: SuperLink666
The cards are what really turn me off. I hate collecting things in the game

I might check it out when its closer to release and we know more about the combat system tho.


Well at least your willing to give the game a shot despite your reservations. I don't want a repeat of the last Baten Kaitos thread LOL We all remember how well that went.... I love the amount support Nintendo is getting from Namco. It really bodes well for Nintendo's future.

Darc Requiem
Title: RE:baten kaitos
Post by: rpglover on August 10, 2003, 05:08:27 AM
yeah if you have watched the movie you can see that the game is not truely card based- the cards just represent your menu
basically if you put together a good combination of cards, special attacks will take place
i like the look of it so far- with tri-ace and monolith soft at the helm i am sure the game will be great