tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post6207237315342127880..comments2024-01-29T18:11:40.469-08:00Comments on The RPG Consoler: Phantasy Star Impressions: Real Logic vs. Game LogicZenic Reveriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-9749788816759035192017-03-24T18:38:27.216-07:002017-03-24T18:38:27.216-07:00I guess I'm one of the weird ones that still e...I guess I'm one of the weird ones that still enjoys probing a game for answers rather than being fed them.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-19941889223252890832017-03-23T20:10:20.418-07:002017-03-23T20:10:20.418-07:00When I played and loved Phantasy Star back in the ...When I played and loved Phantasy Star back in the game, finding out what everything cost and what it did was part of the exploration process, much like mapping the dungeons, and felt like intended gameplay.<br /><br />If I was coming on the game fresh, without nostalgia, though, it would likely infuriate me for the 15 seconds or so to pull a webpage that had the answers.GregThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01532920274312703426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-46510933085918845292016-11-02T19:48:44.638-07:002016-11-02T19:48:44.638-07:00This post wasn't meant to blame anyone about a...This post wasn't meant to blame anyone about a lack of a manual. It was to discuss the general points with examples from the game I was playing at the time. There are better examples of this where even with the manual a game takes a lot of guess work.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-54423059852204840232016-10-21T15:02:18.924-07:002016-10-21T15:02:18.924-07:00IMO you should blame persons responsible for not i...IMO you should blame persons responsible for not including the manual in the compilation instead the game creators. I don't think the product has been selling without the manual originally.qwertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747798871196421602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-68424474195775572802014-10-10T22:57:55.520-07:002014-10-10T22:57:55.520-07:00On the contrary, I read the manual whenever availa...On the contrary, I read the manual whenever available. I couldn't find one for this title, so I was left to interpret the game on its own. I'm not always fortunate to get the games complete, and in this case it was part of a compilation (Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection), which doesn't include the manual. So, I believe my criticism of the game as it was released in this iteration isn't without merit (unless I missed a digital manual hidden in another menu).Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-65421575077937527962014-10-10T20:10:21.227-07:002014-10-10T20:10:21.227-07:00The manual clearly states that Glove is a special ...The manual clearly states that Glove is a special item only for Myau. I know modern gamers think of manuals as ridiculous anachronisms and despise reading, but please criticize games for what they are, not what you think they should be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-83823220843027961342012-03-25T18:28:45.077-07:002012-03-25T18:28:45.077-07:00But does it count elemental damage and such? Bonus...But does it count elemental damage and such? Bonuses from other items?Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-63691927383502221622012-03-25T11:34:19.261-07:002012-03-25T11:34:19.261-07:00Your DPS is how much damage your weapon does divid...Your DPS is how much damage your weapon does divided by its speed or something like that. Also, the lack of accounting for dual wielding speeds *is* a bit of a pain and hopefully something they fix in Torchlight 2, whenever that's finished.Jonothanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305455959377150878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-82108202331172346802012-03-25T11:31:28.051-07:002012-03-25T11:31:28.051-07:00This is why I feel no shame in checking lists on g...This is why I feel no shame in checking lists on gamefaqs; they've already done the work for me, so why risk wasting money and time? Also, I think there are very specific places at which the various talk options work and are needed for the plot.Jonothanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305455959377150878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-50672079618819997092012-02-21T08:52:38.842-08:002012-02-21T08:52:38.842-08:00Thanks for the compliment, I really appreciate it....Thanks for the compliment, I really appreciate it. I feel conflicted though by pulling you away from your blog or playing time. ;)<br /><br />I'm glad you're enjoying it, please continue to critique and give me feedback. I truly do take it to heart.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-60682810643314465482012-02-20T22:49:03.575-08:002012-02-20T22:49:03.575-08:00This is a really great post Zenic that goes into d...This is a really great post Zenic that goes into detail about how seemingly ridiculous player expectations just become the norm in any given era of gaming. I've never played a Sega or Nintendo game in my life, but I can still appreciate the challenges you're facing due to my experiences on other platforms. Good stuff, well written!The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-88304891400768489172012-02-17T18:09:03.011-08:002012-02-17T18:09:03.011-08:00That sounds really annoying. It'd almost be be...That sounds really annoying. It'd almost be better to just hide the stats and have the player figure out since that's what they'll most likely be doing anyway.<br /><br />I too have a beef with stats that aren't clear, and the luck stat in most games falls into this category. Most descriptions are, "enhances luck..." Really? I couldn't have guessed.<br /><br />I'll keep this in mind as something to point out. Most of these early games only have strength and defense though, and next to no equipment decisions.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-61428139830727888102012-02-17T17:01:13.969-08:002012-02-17T17:01:13.969-08:00I have a problem with games that gives you a bunch...I have a problem with games that gives you a bunch of stats, but don't really clearly explain what they do. For example: Tourchlight. You get a Damage per Second rating at the top, but then below it there is a bunch of other stuff. Are those damages included in the dps rating? Or are they on top of that? <br /><br />Additionally the game doesn't give you a 'final' rating once you've got other stuff equipped. So you may not notice that if you put a super fast high dps weapon and a slow axe in your other, the fast weapon will become worthless as it slows down to match speed with your axe!Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.com