But Dragoon has plenty of other intriguing elements to capture the fancy of RPGers. Take the battle system, for example. Fighting centers on "Additional" attacks, which require you to nail a series of carefully timed button presses to trigger a powerful finishing blow see sidebar.
Precision is a must, as the slightest misstep will throw off an attack. Adding to the challenge is the fact that enemies will occasionally counterattack, which requires a quick reaction in order to avoid being blown back. And then there are the Dragoon attacks: Throughout the game, your party members gain the ability to harness the power of dragon spirits. Build up enough special points during battles and you'll be given the choice to transform; you'll then have to pull off a different series of timed button presses to pummel your foes with furious power.
As a Dragoon, you'll also have access to a range of magic attacks, which vary greatly depending on the character. When you're not fighting, you'll be treated to a gorgeous world composed of CG backgrounds that rival those found in Square's Final Fantasy series. Details abound, including nifty visual effects like dancing flames, running water and billowing fog. Spanning four discs and promising some 80 hours of gameplay.
But does Sony have what it takes to rival the likes of Squaresoft? From what we've seen so far, Dragoon holds plenty of promise--but we'll know for sure when we get our hands on the reviewable version next month. The game follows a young man named Dart, whose village is destroyed by soldiers who kidnap his best friend, Shana. Dart teams up with Shana, and other formidable warriors, to defeat the evil magical forces threatening his kingdom. The game features an engrossing epic narrative, which is at ease exploring both personal relationships and complex mythology.
The dialogue feels natural and expressive, largely avoiding the infodumps that can bedevil fantasy media. Although much of the game deals with war and death, The Legend also has a healthy dose of humour, helping it avoid tipping into pretension or becoming too heavy.
The game features over thirty hours of gameplay and was so ambitious at the time of release that it had to be shipped on four separate discs. The Legend features a turn-based combat system, complete with a variety of attacks, magical modes, items, and other strategies.
Completing an attack successfully also requires correctly hitting the targets on the screen. The game also features many areas where stealth is needed to avoid unnecessary attacks. Although the fighting is well-designed, the designers are careful to ensure that it is exploration and narrative that really drives the game forward, rather than violence.
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