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    Vagrant Story

    • Vagrant Story, my friends, is a different story (heh heh, PTP)
    • Speaking of battles, Vagrant Story features a fun, yet in-depth battle system.
    • Square has always been known to develop quality titles and Vagrant Story proves its still one of the best in the game industry
    • And there are A LOT of politics in Vagrant Story.
    • But Vagrant Story has more to it than a shining battle system.
    • I love this game and hope a new vagrant story is made for playsation 3.
    • But unlike some games of this type, where the only real fun thing to do is to find a rare item or encounter a boss, I found Vagrant Story's 3-D landscapes fun to explore, and the battle system makes any enemy encounter fun and worthwhile.
    • Vagrant Story is a game that the player can't hope to succeed in without fully understanding the systems at play, and the learning curve is a pretty steep one.
    • Vagrant Story
    • VS's story will grab you by the throat, twist and turn and still have you wondering what happened at the end
    • The story is fantastic, the characters memorable, the soundtrack and sound effects atmospheric perfection, and even the dialogue is amazing.
    • Ivalice in general is the darkest of the Final Fantasy settings, and Vagrant Story is no exception.
    • It's a dark story filled with betrayal and political intrigue and it will shove this in your face.
    • The real magic of Vagrant Story is in how it finds such depth without the usual scope of other reputedly 'deep' games
    • Vagrant Story has a deeper system than most games and we've only scratched the surface of what it is.
    • This game has the most well written story that I have ever seen in my decade of game-playing (which stems back to the Atari).
    • Unlike almost all other RPGs, in Vagrant Story you don't rely on leveling up on experience points to become stronger
    • Vagrant Story is not a game for everyone.
    • Vagrant Story could of had much potential, but its repetitive gameplay and aptmosphere leave this one bitting the dust.
    • I would get the game if I were a veteran RPGer who is waiting for a game with a strong story instead of a bunch of pretty pictures then get this game.
    • I purchased Vagrant Story when it was first release because I was expecting alot out of it.
    • A great deal of JRPGs have a tendency to go the more adolescent or more juvenile route with a lot of themes and intrigue, but Vagrant Story doesn't do any such thing.
    • As you use various weapons and grow fond of a favorite this will ease off, but until that point Vagrant Story is pretty strict about it's combat system and is surprisingly meticulous.
    • Created by the same team who brought you Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story offers something quite different yet refreshing to the world of gaming
    • With a great story, some great localization and a very creative battle system, Vagrant Story is a hidden treasure.
    • The chain attacks are what is going be best remembered about vagrant story
    • Vagrant story can best be described as a dungeon crawler
    • Vagrant story is a shining gem in the world of role playing games
    • It features great characters and one of the greatest stories in any game released to date, but the amount of attention that must be paid to weapons and stats (along with some redundancy in battles) can really turn a lot of people off
    • Though there are moments when it's slow, Vagrant Story isn't exactly long enough to mind some of its pacing problems, the likes of which are slowed down less by the actual progression of the story and more by the actual gameplay itself
    • If you aren't willing to read the game's instruction manual (or willing to read the Quick Manual in the game itself) then you'll find Vagrant Story to be a challenging and frustrating endeavor.
    • If you enjoy a good, dark story and an ending that's not ridden with sappy cliches, you will probably like Vagrant Story
    • In truth, however, Vagrant Story stands as a masterpiece of minimalism, one buoyed by a powerfully literary narrative that never gives away more than it has to in establishing its unforgettable atmosphere of mystery and intrigue
    • Out comes Vagrant Story
    • So if you like a good game with a great story that's a challenge to your skills as a player Vagrant Story will cover all that and more.
    • Some require specific targeting but for the most part there's little complex about using magic in Vagrant Story.
    • Vagrant Story proves you don't need an overly epic storyline to make a game impressive, and this game definitely has one of the best scripts ever written for a video game
    • And wouldn't you know it, Vagrant Story makes sure you CAN do this.
    • There isn't room for a lot of error and sometimes this can be grating to those new to Vagrant Story.
    • With a supporting cast of characters lead by the wonderfully evil Sidney Lostarrot, Vagrant Story weaves an amazing tale of lost pasts and hidden truths (with some black magic and whatnot thrown in)
    • And like Tactics and many of Square's other games, Vagrant Story shines with a great story and superb gameplay
    • However, beyond its complexities what you realize is that Vagrant Story is most certainly not for the fast paced gamer.
    • If you like a good story and enjoy a challenge, this game is for you
    • Vagrant Story is still fun to play and entertaining to watch
    • Vagrant Story is still fun to play and entertaining to watch
    • In some instances, without the aid of a walkthrough (at least for bosses) Vagrant Story can appear to be needlessly challenging without understanding the fundamentals of the game
    • Now for Vagrant Story
    • Vagrant Story comes to us from the same group of people who brought us the strategy masterpiece Final Fantasy Tactics.
    • And like Tactics and many of Square's other games, Vagrant Story shines with a great story and superb gameplay
    • Once FFXII has been out for a couple of weeks and everybody's beaten it, a lot of those people are going to find out about Vagrant Story for the first time and go scrambling over to eBay to get a copy
    • I bought Vagrant Story over a year ago.
    • Vagrant story is a great action/RPG gam made by none other than Squaresoft
    • Any gamer who is looking for a fresh challenge coupled with a riveting, twist-packed plot and fabulous characters should look no further than the genre-bending Vagrant Story -- a definite highlight in the outstanding PS library.
    • It is pretty long and requires the player to really get in depth into what they are doing to truly appreciate all the work and the amazing world that has been imbedded into Vagrant Story
    • While the story idea was good and the game moves reasonably fast for expert players, Vagrant Story turns out to be a dissappointment
    • Vagrant Story is the story of Ashley Riot, a Riskbreaker with supressed memories.
    • Vagrant Story is a quickie action fantasy game that allows you to play as Ashley Riot, a warrior that has lost his memory and gradually gains it back, along with certain abilities, during the game.
    • While it's nice that your HP and MP will regenerate in normal mode, enemies are going to do damage quite fast when you're not interrupting their blows with your own (and even the normal enemies can do quite a bit of damage).Other times Vagrant Story can feel downright unfair.
    • To make sure you can't get too overpowered, Vagrant Story has limited inventory space.
    • Unlike most games, Vagrant Story wants you to learn and utilize every bit of its system.
    • As it stands, Vagrant Story is a micro-management nightmare
    • As far as Playstation games go, Vagrant Story was among the best looking ones out there.
    • It is certainly possible to go through Vagrant Story with just a single weapon, but you'll feel the need to change it up eventually.
    • One of the cooler things about Vagrant Story is the ability given to you to make your own customized weapons
    • So if you like a good game with a great story that's a challenge to your skills as a player Vagrant Story will cover all that and more.
    • In truth, however, Vagrant Story stands as a masterpiece of minimalism, one buoyed by a powerfully literary narrative that never gives away more than it has to in establishing its unforgettable atmosphere of mystery and intrigue
    • If you enjoy a good, dark story and an ending that's not ridden with sappy cliches, you will probably like Vagrant Story
    • Though there are moments when it's slow, Vagrant Story isn't exactly long enough to mind some of its pacing problems, the likes of which are slowed down less by the actual progression of the story and more by the actual gameplay itself
    • Squares PSX swan song of Vagrant Story.
    • Vagrant Story" is one of those games you keep coming back to, no matter how ticked at it you get
    • Vagrant story is a shining gem in the world of role playing games
    • With a great story, some great localization and a very creative battle system, Vagrant Story is a hidden treasure.
    • Created by the same team who brought you Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story offers something quite different yet refreshing to the world of gaming
    • Almost everything about Vagrant Story is par excellance
    • Pros:-Graphics-Interesting Story-Intriguing Battle System-Interesting Villain-
    • Then I stumbled across an old GamePro magazine and saw an article on Vagrant Story
    • Vagrant Story is another of Matsuno's brainchildren
    • As such many a gamer is probably turned away from Vagrant Story because of its complexities.
    • Vagrant Story is actually a game that, if you grind enough, can be really balanced with its complex weapon system.
    • The story is sursprisingly mature and the characters are all memorable, especially that mystery man Sydney
    • Your first play through may take a moment because you're getting lost, but once you've experienced it once you'll come to learn that Vagrant Story is a pretty short game.
    • But unlike some games of this type, where the only real fun thing to do is to find a rare item or encounter a boss, I found Vagrant Story's 3-D landscapes fun to explore, and the battle system makes any enemy encounter fun and worthwhile.
    • Be aware though, the story isn't all happy like you will be apt to find in the Final Fantasy series, it goes much deeper into human emotion and psyche
    • The story is absolutely fantastic, although it can unfold slowly at times simply due to having to play through an area to reach the next story event
    • There's no game in Matsuno's library that is as complex as Vagrant Story, however.
    • Let's have a Vagrant Story for PS3.
    • Speaking of battles, Vagrant Story features a fun, yet in-depth battle system.
    • Vagrant Story combines a somewhat complex fighting system with an environment meant for exploring.
    • It's a shame, however, that most of Vagrant Story's best optional content is saved for after completing your journey.
    • Vagrant Story is a challenging game, but only to those who do not understand the mechanics of the system.
    • Many of Square's other games are far more accessible than Vagrant Story
    • Vagrant Story knows no such forgiveness.
    • While this sounds like a chore at first, it's remarkable how fast Vagrant Story moves.
    • Once you know what class and affinity you're dealing with Vagrant Story is a pushover.
    • You have to become deeply involved and immersed in order to enjoy Vagrant Story, but once you do, you'll realize you are playing one of the most unique games ever created
    • Vagrant Story is the kind of game that is either love it or hate it
    • Vagrant Story" is one of the best RPGs ever created
    • As it is, the dialogue is absolutely exceptional, and the story is complex, twisting, and really makes you think
    • Gameplay-wise, Vagrant Story is a mixed bag:
    • I can't think of anything else I can say about "Vagrant Story"except that every fan of RPGs MUST have it at any cost
    • This games come with great story line, graphics, time challenges, and combat system.
    • When I first heard that Vagrant Story was reputed to be "Medieval Gear Solid", I wasn't impressed, as I didn't care for Metal Gear Solid.
    • With great gameplay, outstanding grpahics and animation, a fitting soundtrack, and a good, though complex story, Vagrant Story turns out to be one of Square's best titles and among my top ten favorites on the Playstation.
    • Vagrant Story, on the other hand, is a combination of all 4 above genres - and the result is not only fun and entertaining, but exciting as well
    • Strangely enough one of the most overlooked games during that time was a little gem called Vagrant Story.
    • Certainly games like Chrono Cross look a little better, but Vagrant Story, especially for all it does at a time, is quite a good looking game for its time.
    • intriguing story
    • Vagrant Story is set in Valendia.
    • Vagrant Story fashions itself as a dungeon crawler.
    • Vagrant Story is close to perfect for its design.
    • Vagrant story is an rpg with selected paths.
    • If, however, you spend the time to learn the complexities of the system, Vagrant Story is surprisingly easy.
    • Vagrant Story does away with that.
    • If you like RPGs with and excellent story line, tons of weapon combinations, a fun & ground-breaking combat system, dark humor and programming that actually rewards you for playing through several times..... get this game
    • Art is the correct word for it along with a great/creepy story.
    • But for those of you that love fantasy games, a good story, great characters and dialogue, tons of character/equipment customization, and a big challenge, give this game a try
    • Vagrant Story is one of those games that demands a lot of time to experience fully, and rewards without question.
    • Vagrant Story was one of the final Square games to come out for the PS1, and went by almost unnoticed
    • If, however, you're not willing to micro manage and prepare for each boss, Vagrant Story is more than happy to punish you for it.
    • Recently on G4 Tech TV I was watching "Filter", and they were counting down the top 10 underrated games of all time, and to my amazement and joy, Vagrant Story was rated the #1 most underrated game ever
    • Art is the correct word for it along with a great/creepy story.
    • As you use various weapons and grow fond of a favorite this will ease off, but until that point Vagrant Story is pretty strict about it's combat system and is surprisingly meticulous.
    • If, however, you spend the time to learn the complexities of the system, Vagrant Story is surprisingly easy.
    • I can't believe Square Soft put out a game with game play and a storyline as lame as Vagrant Story.
    • About the only thing that might hold you up is that Vagrant Story is large and sprawling.
    • Vagrant Story will probably take around 30 to 50 hours to beat on the first play, depending on how long you spend looking for weapon componants and spell scrolls
    • If you need a thinking game that doesn't fail to please, give Vagrant Story a try.
    • As I said, however, once learned Vagrant Story is a surprisingly easy game.
    • I enjoyed the story and atmosphere highly, but the game seems to stretch on and on into dungeons that highly resemble the previous ones, thus making it very monotonous
    • Unlike other big-budget Square titles, which the storyline or visuals are the dominating aspects, gameplay is the star of Vagrant Story
    • The game also has an incredible story that takes many unexpected turns thus keeping the player under costant pressure
    • I'd give Vagrant Story about a four
    • You have to become deeply involved and immersed in order to enjoy Vagrant Story, but once you do, you'll realize you are playing one of the most unique games ever created
    • Vagrant Story ** (2/5) for "Fun"
    • While this sounds like a chore at first, it's remarkable how fast Vagrant Story moves.
    • Vagrant Story wasn't for everyone.
    • The story is a mystery,so with each story break you get a small clue as to what the risk-breaker's identity is
    • The ambiguities and lingering mysteries of the plot, the careful balance of mystical/religious imagery and symbolism (never cheesy or cartoonish), and the challenge of true completion have brought me back to Vagrant Story time and again (and I still don't have all of my Damascus equipment yet - an effort requiring multiple thorough play