- Publisher: XSEED Games
- Release Date: Jan 10, 2006
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Story problems aside, I really enjoyed Wild Arms 4. It is one of my favorite games in the series, just for the gameplay alone.
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Wild Arms 4 may not be the next big thing in RPGs, but it brings a whole lot of chips to the party. With a truly engaging and original story and some creative storytelling, combined with one of the most interesting and strategic battle systems seen in years, Wild Arms 4 is well worth checking out.
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One thing that will never be said about the Wild ARMs series of RPGs is that they’re all cookie-cutter games.
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I wish the game was more challenging so the innovative battle system would’ve been fully taken advantage of, however in reverse it could also be argued that because of the lacking difficulty the game is in turn more accessible to a wider audience.
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With an interesting story, innovative combat system, customization, and fairly strong sound and graphics, Wild Arms 4 makes for an exciting adventure into the world of Filgaia.
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The game strikes a good balance of old and new.
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It's going to slip under the radar for most people, but it is worth the effort. It's a lot of fun to play due to the battle system and dungeon mechanics and even though it wanders too far into the realm of role-playing stereotypes at times, the plot and characters are reasonably enjoyable.
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AceGamezIt comes as quite a pleasant surprise that Wild ARMs 4 is actually better in regards to its platforming, adventuring and puzzles than it is its combat, but when considered altogether these parts equate to one finely crafted and unique RPG that fans of both the series and the genre as a whole would do well to pick up.
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A hodgepodge of ideas that work pretty well together, and at least give this series a fresh direction after many years of the same old stuff.
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Developer Media Vision's cast of characters is overly likeable, the visuals are the best that the franchise has seen so far, and the puzzle-solving and exploration elements are really fun... it's just too bad that the potentially-awesome battle system wasn't hampered by bad enemy balancing and poor AI.
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With optional boss fights and side quests, there is tons to do within Wild Arms 4 to make you keep playing.
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Overall, the game’s interesting storyline and intriguing locales make it worth a look if you’re an RPG fan.
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Play UKGet on with eliminating the scaly, sometimes squdgy, monsters that have randomly attacked. [Issue#146, p.94]
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For an RPG, I would expect better characters, something mildly interesting in the story and original landscapes, but here this is pretty much as average as you can get.
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PSM3 Magazine UKThere's even bullet time. We kid you not. [Jan 2007, p.84]
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Wild ARMs 4 seems to be the complete opposite of the standard RPG, as it's the gameplay, not the story, which kept me playing.
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Game InformerIt consistently provides innovations for the series but nothing to distinguish it among its RPG peers. [Feb 2006, p.107]
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Instead of the tired RPG formula Wild ARMs 4 offers a lot that’s new to the genre like platforming and the hex battle system. If only the storytelling mechanics were up to par Wild ARMs 4 would be a surefire hit.
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For veteran RPG fans, it’s a typical RPG with a few fancy innovations so many won’t be as impressed. But if you want to save the world from havoc (again), here’s your chance.
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#85 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 23 out of 34
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Mixed: 6 out of 34
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Negative: 5 out of 34
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Jan 9, 2022
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Apr 14, 2020Played on PlayStation 2.
Gameplay: GREAT.
Story: GOOD.
Graphic: GOOD.
Music/Sound: GREAT.
Dialogue: GOOD. -
Apr 11, 2017