Beautiful, challenging and down-right fun is the way I’d describe the latest of my Playstation 2 games, Rogue Galaxy.
This Japanese-designed game is fast becoming one of my favourites, along with Final Fantasy X. It certainly feels like a Final Fantasy game, with a “Treasure Planet” twist to it.
Our hero, Jaster Rogue, finds himself hired by a couple of Space Pirates in a case of mistaken identity. Being the adventurous sort, who has always wanted to travel throughout the galaxy he goes along with the two pirates, Simon and Steve, travelling on the most famous pirate ship in the galaxy, The Dorgenark. He is, of course, eventually found out, but by this stage has endeared himself to the crew, who are determined to convince the feared pirate captain, Captain Dorgengoa, to allow him to stay. And of course, they do.
You travel throughout the galaxy, visiting various planets and taking on various missions, some of which, I will be honest, can be a little tedious. At one point you end up in a prison on the planet Zerard and have to fight your way out of a series of floors or levels, which eventually became annoying.
In terms of PS2 graphics, the game is exquisite. Visually stunning Rogue Galaxy is full of rich, colourful scenery and even more so, colourful characters. The game is done in more of an illustrative style than full-on 3D, but that doesn’t seem to detract from it. It, in fact, adds to the interest of the game. You sort of feel like you’re reading an old pirate book, rather than playing a game.
The game does have a few “iffy” points. There are times when the story cut-scenes can be a bit long, and as I mentioned earlier, running around certain areas to get into or out of them can really take its toll, but they’re not so bad that I’d ever get to point of giving up.
To get a glimpse of this stunning game visit Rogue Galaxy’s Official Website
Gamespot’s rating was 8.0 and well… I’m going to stick with that. 8.0 it is!
This Japanese-designed game is fast becoming one of my favourites, along with Final Fantasy X. It certainly feels like a Final Fantasy game, with a “Treasure Planet” twist to it.
Our hero, Jaster Rogue, finds himself hired by a couple of Space Pirates in a case of mistaken identity. Being the adventurous sort, who has always wanted to travel throughout the galaxy he goes along with the two pirates, Simon and Steve, travelling on the most famous pirate ship in the galaxy, The Dorgenark. He is, of course, eventually found out, but by this stage has endeared himself to the crew, who are determined to convince the feared pirate captain, Captain Dorgengoa, to allow him to stay. And of course, they do.
You travel throughout the galaxy, visiting various planets and taking on various missions, some of which, I will be honest, can be a little tedious. At one point you end up in a prison on the planet Zerard and have to fight your way out of a series of floors or levels, which eventually became annoying.
In terms of PS2 graphics, the game is exquisite. Visually stunning Rogue Galaxy is full of rich, colourful scenery and even more so, colourful characters. The game is done in more of an illustrative style than full-on 3D, but that doesn’t seem to detract from it. It, in fact, adds to the interest of the game. You sort of feel like you’re reading an old pirate book, rather than playing a game.
The game does have a few “iffy” points. There are times when the story cut-scenes can be a bit long, and as I mentioned earlier, running around certain areas to get into or out of them can really take its toll, but they’re not so bad that I’d ever get to point of giving up.
To get a glimpse of this stunning game visit Rogue Galaxy’s Official Website
Gamespot’s rating was 8.0 and well… I’m going to stick with that. 8.0 it is!
This is Kisala... Doesn't she remind you of someone? Someone from a Final Fantasy game perhaps???
Hmmm, I have yet to figure out if he is a goodie or a baddie... Will have to keep you posted on that one.
Our hero, Jaster Rogue... Can you see why I love these kinds of games? Isn't he just beautiful?
I'm not sure where this is, but aren't the graphics just beautiful?
Kisala on the deck of her father's ship. Yes, Captain Dorgengoa is her dad!
Going off to battle...
Looking up at the stars... Should we be singing "love is in the air"?
Lilika in attack mode :P She has the most awesome attack called Voodoo Dance.
The Dorgenark in... er... flight?
Jaster again. Looking rather determined if you ask me.