Author Topic: What game should I exchange Grandia Xtreme ($19.99) towards? (Read 2926 times)

Beezy · « **on:** June 14, 2007, 11:45:10 PM »

I found it used at Gamestop after I left work yesterday, but it was actually in good condition. I couldn't resist buying it. I just love the battle system in the Grandia games.

Anyone else here played it before? Is it good? How does it play compared to the other Grandia games?

Trent Dole · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2007, 11:46:37 PM »

Quote from: Groo on June 14, 2007, 11:45:39 PM

It can't be worse than Grandia III.

It is.

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2007, 11:47:17 PM »

It's HORRIBLE, take it back right now

Beezy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2007, 11:49:52 PM »

The greatness of Grandia III's battle system was enough to make me ignore the bad story, voice acting, and the stereotypical annoying blonde female lead that has been plaguing many jrpgs.

Quote from: Dick Frost on June 14, 2007, 11:47:17 PM

It's HORRIBLE, take it back right now

Explain please. It's used and I still have the receipt so I can still exchange it if I want to.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2007, 11:53:13 PM »

Grandia Xtreme has an awesome battle system, but a pretty non-existant storyline.

Beezy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2007, 11:57:16 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on June 14, 2007, 11:53:13 PM

Grandia Xtreme has an awesome battle system, but a pretty non-existant storyline.

Wouldn't that be an improvement for the Grandia games?

demi · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:03:28 AM »

Beezy

TAKE IT BACK

I'm not even trolling here, I am telling you right now to take that turd back and buy yourself some BET cassettes or something

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:09:14 AM »

Its basically for people who love Grandia's amazing combat system. If you dont enjoy battles then id probably take it back.

Beezy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:09:25 AM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on June 15, 2007, 12:03:28 AM

Beezy

TAKE IT BACK

I'm not even trolling here, I am telling you right now to take that turd back and buy yourself some BET cassettes or something

Okay, I'll try it out tonight or tomorrow. If I don't like it, I'll exchange it towards something better.

Quote from: Colt Seavers on June 15, 2007, 12:09:14 AM

Its basically for people who love Grandia's amazing combat system. If you dont enjoy battles then id probably take it back.

Did you play through it?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:13:54 AM »

Played a bit of it, I know Drinky actually finished it.

demi · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:18:20 AM »

You can buy some fukin dope weaves and change your name to Weavy Beezy

Ichirou · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:51:41 AM »

Consensus is that it's awful. Return it, Beezy. Yeah, at first you might be like "Hey, this isn't so bad" but then eventually you realize that there's only like 12 dungeons in the game that you have to do over eight or nine times each before you can make any progress and then you will be upset. Very upset.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:56:27 AM »

FUK U GUYS IM BUYIN TENCHU Z

Beezy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:56:57 AM »

Quote from: Ichirou on June 15, 2007, 12:51:41 AM

Consensus is that it's awful. Return it, Beezy. Yeah, at first you might be like "Hey, this isn't so bad" but then eventually you realize that there's only like 12 dungeons in the game that you have to do over eight or nine times each before you can make any progress and then you will be upset. Very upset.

Ichirou · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2007, 01:00:56 AM »

Let me put it this way. Grandia is Tsubaki's (from GAF) favorite RPG. He bought Grandia Xtreme when it was first released in Japan. He has been playing it on and off since then and still hasn't bothered to finish it because he thinks it sucks so much.

Beezy · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2007, 01:05:42 AM »

Doesn't he tend to like a lot of crappy games? I think it's time to change the purpose of this thread.

What game should I exchange Grandia Xtreme towards? I was thinking about Okami or Tales of the Abyss, but they're both still $39.99 so I would have to pay another $20. I'd get Valkyrie Profile 2 ($29.99), but I haven't played the first one yet. Any other suggestions? Last gen systems and Nintendo handhelds only please.

Ichirou · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2007, 01:08:31 AM »

Tsubaki's a bit of a gaming purist. He tends to have pretty good taste, IMO. If he doesn't like a game, I might like it, but if he likes a game, I'm sure to like it.

I'm so behind on gaming I can't really suggest any alternatives to the ones you posted.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2007, 01:09:58 AM »

THE DARKNESS

demi · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2007, 01:10:54 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on June 15, 2007, 01:05:42 AM

I'd get Valkyrie Profile 2 ($29.99), but I haven't played the first one yet.

VP2 is a prequel

Beezy · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2007, 01:15:05 AM »

Quote from: Willco on June 15, 2007, 01:09:58 AM

THE DARKNESS

Quote from: Beezy on June 15, 2007, 01:05:42 AM

Last gen systems and Nintendo handhelds only please.

Quote from: demi on June 15, 2007, 01:10:54 AM

Quote from: Beezy on June 15, 2007, 01:05:42 AM
I'd get Valkyrie Profile 2 ($29.99), but I haven't played the first one yet.

VP2 is a prequel

But it seems that everyone agrees that VP2 is better than VP in every way. If I play VP2 first, then I'll never want to play VP.

Yeti · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2007, 02:35:25 AM »

Get Pokemon Diamond or a Phoenix Wright game.

Ichirou · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2007, 02:36:17 AM »

Oh, hell yeah, if you haven't played Phoenix Wright yet, you MUST get one of those games.

Beezy · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2007, 02:44:58 AM »

I have and beat the first two PW games and I'm patiently waiting for the third one.

I'm not too sure about Pokemon Diamond. I really wanted it when it first came out, but not so much anymore.

Ichirou · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2007, 02:46:52 AM »

Do you have Elite Beat Agents?

Beezy · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2007, 03:03:27 AM »

No. I've played the demo at a few stores and I'm afraid of destroying my touchscreen because of the spinner. That's the only reason that I haven't bought it yet.

Ichirou · « **Reply #25 on:** June 15, 2007, 03:04:13 AM »

Get it. My DS Lite's touchscreen is fine and I've put countless hours into it.

Beezy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 15, 2007, 03:09:30 AM »

Alright. I'll take your word for it.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #27 on:** June 15, 2007, 10:25:51 AM »

grandia extreme > eba. gx's big failing is the awful, awful voicework, but the dungeons and battle system are testicle-burstingly awesome. playing gx is like being fisted by one of the sexy sexy bratz babies while your cat eats maple syrup off your nipples. don't listen to the pedestrian fucks nay-saying this game, and NEVER EVER listen to anyone that recommends a ds game not titled etrian odyssey.

Beezy · « **Reply #28 on:** June 15, 2007, 11:46:13 AM »

But I already have Etrian Odyssey. I have until Tuesday-Wednesday to exchange it, so I'll try it out until then.

tiesto · « **Reply #29 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:06:13 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on June 15, 2007, 10:25:51 AM

playing gx is like being fisted by one of the sexy sexy bratz babies while your cat eats maple syrup off your nipples.

That doesn't sound erotic at all

Ichirou · « **Reply #30 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:13:22 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on June 15, 2007, 11:46:13 AM

But I already have Etrian Odyssey. I have until Tuesday-Wednesday to exchange it, so I'll try it out until then.

Keep in mind when you play it that you will have to repeat dungeons ad nauseum. As good as the battle system is, do you really want to be doing the exact same shit over and over again in the same areas?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #31 on:** June 15, 2007, 12:21:29 PM »

OldSkool gamers love that shit.

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Author Topic: What game should I exchange Grandia Xtreme ($19.99) towards? (Read 2926 times)