Grandia 2

[astroduck]

Anybody know when will the PC version of Grandia 2 be release?

I just think is an awesome game!!!:D

[ChrisRay]

Wasn't it only gonna be released in japan? If it does come to the US. Oh ya. I love that game :)

[ToM_E]

Grandia 2 is already out. Go get it~~~ :evil:
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/product.asp?pf_id=206767

[Shiori]

Oh *****..... good thing I didn't buy Phantasy Star Online yet. :)

[ChrisRay]

The screenshots show it in japanese tho.. Sorta misleading.
Btw anyone know the system requirements for this game?

[astroduck]

The screenshots are nice!!! :) Are you sure it only release in Japan? If so, oh well....

[ChrisRay]

Ya they are nice I am just wondering if I am gonna see any real improvement over my dreamcast version.

If it's gonna be worth my while to buy it.

There's very very few reviews about it.

From what I have seen tho. The game doesn't look any different except for a better font.

[Exodus]

system reqs according to gamespot

Minimum System Requirements
· System: PII 350 or equivalent
· RAM: 64 MB
· Sound Board: Yes
· Operating System: Windows 95

Recommended System Requirements
· System: PIII 500 or equivalent
· RAM: 128 MB
· Video Mode: 3D Accelerator

[RhombusYSS]

I have Grandia II. It's awesome! I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes FF and Japanese-style RPG's

[Exodus]

is it cheaper than regular PC games since its a port?

[ToM_E]

Grandia 2 was ported to PC and PS2. I heard that Dreamcast has the best graphics...Unless you own a hell of a nice video card (Geforce 4) :P

[Shiori]

Originally posted by Exodus

Recommended System Requirements
· System: PIII 500 or equivalent
· RAM: 128 MB
· Video Mode: 3D Accelerator

yes, but how much disk space would it need?

[Demigod]

Originally posted by Shiori


yes, but how much disk space would it need?
800 MB, full install

[ChrisRay]

Hey DemiGod I'm gonna post some Screenshots of Grandia 2 off my TVCard, Could you post some SS of similar spots in the game for me so I can get an idea of if the graphics are more crisp? :)

[Demigod]

Originally posted by ChrisRay
Hey DemiGod I'm gonna post some Screenshots of Grandia 2 off my TVCard, Could you post some SS of similar spots in the game for me so I can get an idea of if the graphics are more crisp? :) You mean from the PC version? Sure, I could do that. I haven't gotten too far in the game though (I'm like right at the beginning).

[Shiori]

Originally posted by Demigod79

800 MB, full install

whew, thank goodness.... I still have about 1.1 gigs left in d: :p

[ChrisRay]

Thanks a ton Demigod, After looking at the SS, It's really aparent that TV uses 60 HZ refresh rate and the quality VGA is obviously better, Wish I had a DC VGA card,

Anyhow. Here's a full screenshots. Aparently The PS2 version is a LOT more jagged than the DC version, and the DC does have some noticable jaggies.


Edit: Btw when comparing these Screenshots keep in mind that TV signal quality is significantly less than that of a Monitor so it's not as crisp. And it's more aparent on a computer monitor rather than a TV.

[ChrisRay]

Good ole Elena :) you should have this spell by now to give it a go. Spells in Grandia 2 Are actually FMV intergrated into the gameplay.

Ingenius yes?

[ChrisRay]

And Millenia. Oh la la. One of my favorite charactors from any video Game.

Oh and if you have not figured it out yet (hope this isn't a spoiler to you) The Voice of Ryudo is Leonardo From the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie and the voice of Millenia is Ariel From The Little Mermaid =p

[Shiori]

Does Ryudo say "Turtle Power!" when he attacks? ;)

[ChrisRay]

Hehehe You can wish :)

[Ryos]

Originally posted by Shiori
Does Ryudo say "Turtle Power!" when he attacks? ;) He sounds like he does. I hate Cam's voice. >_< Alas, that cannot be fixed in a port.

[DarkAurora]

What are the system requirements for Grandia 2? I'm thinking about buying it.

[Ryos]

Originally posted by DarkAurora
What are the system requirements for Grandia 2? I'm thinking about buying it. Er...Exodus already posted the system requirements earlier in this thread. >_<

[Kane]

I'm sure if the voices were that dire, there will either be an option to turn them off, or someone will hack it with new sounds

[DarkAurora]

Oh ok, sorry, I missed it when I first read through the posts. Yay, my computer is fast enough to handle it!

[Exodus]

i don't know... i haven't seen any games that you can turn voices off in battle... but then again, i haven't played many. only ToD and ToP

[Demigod]

I don't really see any option to turn the voices off in Grandia 2. Still, the voices aren't annoying or anything. I think they fit the game nicely.

[Exodus]

the only voices i've ever wanted to turn off were the ones in Resident Evil DC. those were SO horrible

[Ryos]

There is no option to turn off the voices in the game. I weep. At least some of the actors kind of figured out what they were doing by the end of the game. ;)

[Kane]

It seemed a bit too sappy at the end for my tastes.

[Ryos]

Originally posted by Lord Kane
It seemed a bit too sappy at the end for my tastes. Hence why I said kind of. However, that has more to do with how the Grandia series is done than the actual acting.

[Okka]

Here the system requirement

Windows(R) 95/98/ME

Pentium(R) II 300 MHz (Pentium III or AMD Athlon
recommended)

64 MB of system RAM (128 MB or higher recommended)

850 MB of free uncompressed hard drive space

DirectX 8 (included on the CD-ROM)

DirectX 8 supported sound card

DirectX 8 supported 3D video card with 16 MB video RAM with
at least 8 MB texture memory (32 MB video RAM with at least
16 MB of texture memory recommended)

8X CD-ROM drive (16X or higher recommended)
Mouse and Keyboard (DirectX 8 supported game pad
recommended)
Is a VERY good and FUN game. A must buy

[Kane]

It was fun, but like I said, it became a bit sappy towards the end. That and the end of the game is too long.
Basicaly, they make you think you are right near the end of the game when in fact there is still about 5 hours of bosses left.

[ChrisRay]

heheh Kane, I like long endings, I like RPGS to last as long as they possibly can.

[DarkAurora]

It only took me 2 hrs to beat those end bosses and that's just because I died once.

[DarkAurora]

As for the voices, I liked them in Grandia 2. Even if you don't like the voices in Grandia 2, they only happen in big scenes (and in battles). The voices in Tales of Destiny 2 are horrid though. I'm glad I can take them off.

[Exodus]

i also usually hate when i get to the end of an RPG. i just want them to last forever... but then there are others that i wish were shorter so i could move on. once i start a game i try not to put it down until i'm done with it.

[Kane]

I like to get to the end of an RPG, there is a sense of achievement. Then again, it'd be nice to go straight into the sequel. I mean a proper sequel, not like FF or Chrono. Playing the same characters.

[DarkAurora]

I plan on making an rpg series someday with the same main characters (you'll get different side characters in each game) and the storyline will connect with the other games but I'll make the game different enough to keep people interested in the series.

[DarkAurora]

One person posted in this thread that they would put up PC Grandia 2 screenshots. Where are they???

[Kane]

get them from www.gamespot.com
I'd love to create an RPG series which the characters are immortal with respect to age. That way, you can have an epic tale during the first one, having the love story entwined within. Finishing up with them together at the end of the first ep.
They would then have..... difficulties inserted in the second episode, finishing with her sacrificing her life for, and proclaiming her love for the Hero.
The third episode would be more downbeat, but he is being comforted by another member of the party (think Tifa).
Each time, the plot is different, and each time it can be set in a new age, but the underlying love theme would couple the games together.

[Ryos]

Originally posted by DarkAurora
One person posted in this thread that they would put up PC Grandia 2 screenshots. Where are they??? Demigod posted a screenshot thread at http://www.ngemu.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15067