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by bastian
Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Looking back at SD3
Replies: 4
Views: 5368

Looking back at SD3

http://www.gamespite.net/toastywiki/ind ... nDensetsu3

Good read, but strangely doesn't mention the fan translation nor the prequel of sorts Heroes of Mana.
by bastian
Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: SoM video review by yours truly
Replies: 5
Views: 6035

SoM video review by yours truly

So I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned this or not, but I'm the Editor over at Zelda Universe and besides my usual editing responsibilities, I also do a lot of stuff for their YouTube channel, but I found I wanted to talk about some of my favorite non-Zelda games, so I started a series called "...
by bastian
Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:50 am
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: "A Look Back at Secret of Mana"
Replies: 2
Views: 3657

"A Look Back at Secret of Mana"

Glowing praise and a nice read... up until they say "with a powerful score by Kenji Ito." Wow, way to do your homework, guys.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/33 ... t-of-mana/
by bastian
Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Toastyfrog looks back at SoM
Replies: 1
Views: 3177

Toastyfrog looks back at SoM

http://www.gamespite.net/toastywiki/ind ... cretOfMana

It's nice to see people remembering SoM fondly on these current gaming sites. :D
by bastian
Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Ishii integral to first Final Fantasy
Replies: 1
Views: 2931

Ishii integral to first Final Fantasy

http://www.1up.com/news/hironobu-sakaguchi-final-fantasy-roller-coaster Turns out he was the one who got Aomono to do the character designs. Also he was responsible for creating the Chocobos and Moogles, and the idea for the Crystals. Sakaguchi says this interesting thing about him: "He had thi...
by bastian
Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Secret of Mana SNES and iOS Comparison
Replies: 6
Views: 7135

Re: Secret of Mana SNES and iOS Comparison

I gave up playing this months ago because I just couldn't get used to the touch screen. Maybe if it was on an iPad (and I had an iPad) it would be easier, but having a d-pad and buttons on such a small screen with my fingers constantly obscuring the screen... and not being able to move with precisio...
by bastian
Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:53 am
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: 20 Disc soundtrack unboxing
Replies: 5
Views: 5549

Re: 20 Disc soundtrack unboxing

It's torture for me too, because I still haven't purchased it. I want it so bad. Mainly for the orchestral medley. And the interviews... but I bet the interviews won't have English subtitles... so that might be pointless.
by bastian
Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:05 am
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: 20 Disc soundtrack unboxing
Replies: 5
Views: 5549

20 Disc soundtrack unboxing

by bastian
Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Ishii doing more Zelda
Replies: 0
Views: 4585

Ishii doing more Zelda

Grezzo was the studio behind the 3Ds remake of Ocarina of Time (to critical acclaim) and now they're back on board for more Zelda as the studio behind the Four swords Anniversary Edition for the 3Ds and DsI, including a great deal more stages (which each pay homage to the older Zelda games). http://...
by bastian
Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Final Fantasy Adventure article on Destructoid
Replies: 4
Views: 4859

Re: Final Fantasy Adventure article on Destructoid

I was also shocked. I mean... I haven't even ever played a SNES or N64 or GameCube era game that made you actually kill your friend. I was floored when that happened. And the article's author is right, it's made all the more powerful by having you actually do the button press to make that horrible e...
by bastian
Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Final Fantasy Adventure article on Destructoid
Replies: 4
Views: 4859

Final Fantasy Adventure article on Destructoid

http://www.destructoid.com/the-memory-c ... 6505.phtml

Mana is sure getting some love lately. Destructoid wrote a lovely article about how surprisingly emotional this gem of GameBoy game was.
by bastian
Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: The Greatest Franchise Nose-Dives
Replies: 4
Views: 5882

The Greatest Franchise Nose-Dives

http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/221443/the-greatest-franchise-nosedives/ Interesting article and extremely true (I think) which discusses Mana as one of the great franchises that plummeted to abysmal depths. I wish it went into a bit more detail about the cause (in my opinion, Ishii's focus ...
by bastian
Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: Random SE trivia about SD2
Replies: 1
Views: 2988

Random SE trivia about SD2

Some fun facts from Sqeenix staff: "Tokida (Takashi Tokita, Producer and Director for things like the DS remakes of FFIII and FFIV and the sequel to FFIV as well as FF: 4 Heroes of Light) also shared a top secret episode from the time of Seiken Densetsu 2's development. He was working on a diff...
by bastian
Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: Seiken Densetsu Discussion
Topic: just a thought
Replies: 5
Views: 5533

Re: just a thought

<t>@ ReasonsUnknown Totally, I get it. However, have you actually played Line Attack Heroes? I was watching a clip on YouTube of four dudes playing it and... it kinda looked like it might be fun.<br/> <br/> But I agree that it seems Ishii is way too focused on "INOVATING" rather than making FUN game...