Tamara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 17, 2021 18:57
Ik wilde niet weten hoe lang deze al op de plank lag, maar volgens de bon in het hoesje is het spel gekocht op 6 maart 2006 voor €25.
Volgens de review lijst van goombastomp nummer 27 (best gamecube game)
27. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
Long before Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles X, Monolith Soft developed a cult classic GameCube-exclusive JRPG that few remember or even have heard of, despite being one of the best late entries in the Gamecube’s library. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean, like many JRPGs, may not have the most original, clear narrative and, further falling into the stereotypes of the genre, is hampered by some poor voice acting and rough dialogue, but despite those shortcomings, the rest of the game shines through as brilliant, captivating, and one of the best RPGs of its time. Uniquely, the player doesn’t take on the role of the one-winged protagonist, Kalas, but instead operates as his guardian spirit, making suggestions to Kalas and guiding him in his journey across kingdoms of floating islands full of winged inhabitants. Chemistry with Kalas is rewarded with a bonus in combat, an enticing system that genuinely helps the player relate to the protagonist. The rest of the cast, while annoying in part, are all fairly relatable and will feel like old friends by the end of the game.
The game’s combat is also distinct, utilizing cards called Magnus to attack. While several games have used deck systems since, Baten Kaitos is the earliest I can remember to feature such a system, and does so with far greater success than its peers. What truly makes the game stand out is its phenomenal art direction, boasting captivating color combinations, character animations, and beautiful settings and vistas. Graphically, the game is a testament to what the GameCube is capable of. Perhaps even more beautiful is the striking soundtrack, which perfectly conveys the excitement of battle, leaving players feeling the heat of the fight and pulling on the player’s heartstrings when appropriate. For fans of RPGs, Baten Kaitos is a must-play and remains an enthralling, picturesque journey through the clouds. (Tim Maison)
https://goombastomp.com/35-best-gamecube-games/
Ash Ketchum wrote: ↑Tue Aug 17, 2021 19:17
Ik wilde niet weten hoe lang deze al op de plank lag, maar volgens de bon in het hoesje is het spel gekocht op 6 maart 2006 voor €25.
Ah, een mede-'bonnetjes-gaan-in-het-doosje-van-de-game'! Soms is het inderdaad best leuk om te zien wanneer je zo'n game in de backlog alweer had gekocht. Ik wou eigenlijk dat ik dat dat ook met boeken deed...
Met de opkomst van de e-readers wil ik vroeg of laat mijn boekencollectie digitaliseren
Hier ligt er ook nog een serieuze backlog aan games, en al zeker omdat ik nu en dan bundels koop...
Ik ga mij ook eens zo'n thread moeten aanmaken.