Topic: baten kaitos

[Crono]

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

[rpglover]

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

[AlphaDragoon2002]

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.

[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.

[Grey Ninja]

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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.

[ThePerm]

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.  

[Grey Ninja]

Nah, I am sure it will come to America as Baten Kaitos.  (if at all).

[ThePerm]

considering how awesome this game looks i think there is a good chance.

[Crono]

thanks for the information you guys this game looks sweet !!!

[KDR_11k]

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.

[ThePerm]

prerendered...meh the game looks beutiful...im not sure if its entirely prerendered....

[Don'tHate742]

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.

[Darc Requiem]

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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

[rpglover]

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