Brave Story: New Traveler
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Video Game Reviews of Brave Story: New Traveler
Customer Review: About as generic as they come.
Summary: 3 Stars
When I first heard of Brave Story: New Traveler, I was expecting something fun and entertaining for the PSP, an RPG that was ORIGINAL! Luckily I soon found it used but in great condition and took it for a spin. Everything started off a little awkward, expecting starved PSP owners to buy into a typical shonen manga plot to carry us an entire game, but it seems SO generic that maybe it's all a trap, right? Maybe the characters will be deeper than 2D cutouts from any JRPG promo poster, right? Turn based battles too? Maybe we'll be offered some very deep character customization and development, Right???
Unfortunately, the answers to all of these is a resounding no. The story is mind numbingly generic, failing to ever capture your heart or attention, and the same can be said of the characters as well, whom never seem more deep and interesting than a ham sandwich. The battles are a deadly combination of being both simple and easy, coupled with the standard grinding of any rpg and the game just about kills itself. The art style may as well be nonexistent, as everyone you encounter looks like they're making a cameo from one of a thousand other games you never cared for, and the environments are as dull to look at as they are to traverse.
Sadly, the game does seem to have had quite a bit of work put into it. The graphics, though lacking in style, are well more than serviceable and the battle animations are smooth and even charming, like in the case of Yuno's constantly twitching ears. The voice acting is good enough to avoid complaints, and load times are kept to a minimum. The team behind this game could have had a gem, but instead they chucked ingenuity out the window and stuck with what they and everyone around them knew would work and nothing else.
I sincerely wish RPG loving PSP owners would stop lavishing praise on the game and just admit that the system has little to offer in the way of GOOD original RPGs. Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to play Etrian Odyssey 2 while waiting for Monster Hunter United.
Customer Review: Very Fun, Portable Old School RPG
Summary: 5 Stars
This game is part of a media blitz that took over Japan some time ago, starting with a book and following with a manga series (sold here on Amazon), an anime movie and more cool stuff.
The game's story starts with a boy being given a chance to save his sick friend from an unknown disease by journeying to the fantasy world of Vision and proving his bravery to that world's goddess. To prove his worth he must get five gems. Every time he gets one his sword will become stronger and the day he gets the ultimate sword's form he will be granted one wish, whatever it is.
The world is well built, the characters are likeable and, most important, the gameplay is fun. The graphics look great with beatiful scenery and cool monster designs. The sound and music is not the strong point of the game but still they are pleasant enough to hear through long game sessions.
After starting playing I couldn't drop the game for some days until I reached it's end, but fortunately there are still some side quests to pursue. If you have a PSP and do yourself a favor and add this game to your PSP library. It is one of that must have titles you can't afford to pass.
Customer Review: Love It
Summary: 5 Stars
I just got a PSP last week and this is one of the first games I picked up and I haven't been able to put it down. Though it lacks the flashy graphics that a lot of people seek in games these days, the story is fun and the characters are entertaining and creative. Based of the same fighting style as Final Fantasy, it goes with the back and forth combat but with an array of new ability. The Unity Abilities are awesome as far as I'm concerned, being able to combine an attack with your fighting characters. All in all, I love this game and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys RPG style games as much as I do.Customer Review: Brave Story: New Traveler
Summary: 4 Stars
Still playing the game. The game is decent as a RPG but does not have the best of graphics.Customer Review: Brave story: a solid JRPG
Summary: 4 Stars
The title for the review says it all. It is a turn-based Japanese role-playing game that takes the battle system from old RPGs and spices it up (a little). The story and characters can be somewhat childish at times, but the game is rated everyone. (what did you expect?) The dialogue is excellent. Although some character models may look the same, the dialogue manages to separate them fairly well. The only downside would be that the game is fairly easy. Puzzles are very simple, and the bosses can most often be beat on first encounter. Saves and life replenishers are placed before every boss or difficult area, and the towns can be somewhat linear. Other than that, a few cool side quests or optional, rewarding activities keep the game unique. Simply put, if you like games like Final Fantasy or other JRPGs, then give Brave Story a go.