Blue Dragon

 Xbox 360
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 204 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 204
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 204
  3. Negative: 24 out of 204
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  1. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best JRPGs on the 360, and while that may not be saying much, this game is truly fantastic in it's own right.
  2. atyoukha
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I don't usually play these types of games and I did have to comeback to it after giving up on it the first time. But it was worth it. The story does get better with progress and captured my attention. Yet, I did feel like it was targeted for a younger audience and felt silly at times.
  3. yangfanhong
    Feb 23, 2021
    8
    This is a traditional Japanese role playing game, which has some similarities with the famous Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series.
  4. Dragoonarok
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    A god game ....play it now.... xbox 360... or xbox one friends....its worth your time
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  5. Porosenior
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    Gran jrpg de la pasada generacion, accesible, emocionante y muy bello en lo visual
  6. Tonsher
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    It's an exelent jrpg game with a beautiful history and incredible world. If you have a Xbox 360 or Xbox One, you must play Blue Dragon.
  7. gusman
    May 23, 2018
    9
    Si te gusta Akira Toriyama y Dragon Ball no puedes perderte este juego, es como estar viviendo una serie del susodicho dibujante. Indispensable.
  8. fumo
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    由鸟山明创作的有趣而又熟悉的人设，配以经典日式RPG的王道剧情，是XBOX360平台上必玩的JRPG。
    战斗节奏偏慢，但后期可以通过学习特定技能，进而秒杀已经战胜过的敌人，方便刷经验与技能点。
    之前已经说过，这是款经典日式RPG，意味着到达某个据点后必须翻箱倒柜搜个遍，也算一种复古吧。 虽然每个人的影子都不相同，但刷爆技能点后所有角色又同质化，也许是设计者希望让玩家自己给角色定位吧。    由鸟山明创作的有趣而又熟悉的人设，配以经典日式RPG的王道剧情，是XBOX360平台上必玩的JRPG。
    战斗节奏偏慢，但后期可以通过学习特定技能，进而秒杀已经战胜过的敌人，方便刷经验与技能点。
    之前已经说过，这是款经典日式RPG，意味着到达某个据点后必须翻箱倒柜搜个遍，也算一种复古吧。
    虽然每个人的影子都不相同，但刷爆技能点后所有角色又同质化，也许是设计者希望让玩家自己给角色定位吧。
  9. JohnF
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    A game that the JRPGs fans worth playing.The game starts really slow and it gets interested after the first 5-6 hours.First of all the graphics are amazing,the turned based battle system is really interesting and the shadow classes are really interesting to play with,the store is really good and the only bad i can find in this game is the first hours of gameplay.Really underrated by someA game that the JRPGs fans worth playing.The game starts really slow and it gets interested after the first 5-6 hours.First of all the graphics are amazing,the turned based battle system is really interesting and the shadow classes are really interesting to play with,the store is really good and the only bad i can find in this game is the first hours of gameplay.Really underrated by some users and in my opinion this game is a 9/10… Expand
  10. BaronMonaco
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    Blue Dragon has some heavy players behind it and was supposed to be the game that will sell Xbox in Japan, and even if it didn't work out for Microsoft it is not , by all mean the fault of the game.

    In fact the game is pretty good with a turned based system very classic but a class system that carries some innovation : every shadow can learn several classes, even all of them once level    Blue Dragon has some heavy players behind it and was supposed to be the game that will sell Xbox in Japan, and even if it didn't work out for Microsoft it is not , by all mean the fault of the game.

    In fact the game is pretty good with a turned based system very classic but a class system that carries some innovation : every shadow can learn several classes, even all of them once level 50, and the more you play with one class the more skills related to this class you will unlock so you have to mix your class well to have a balance group with all the basic abilities covered (tank, healer, damage dealer, etc..), and well like most J-RPG the need to farm can be a little annoying but honestly the game is fairly easy and you don't have to reach the higher levels (99) to finish the game at all, but if you want all the achievements then take it into account.

    The world is very well designed and for a 2007 game it's beautiful, the cell-shading never gets old I guess; the chara design is excellent even if some enemies are the same with different colors, it's quite common in videogames. The game is technically flawless and works without any issues.

    Now concerning the story, I liked the general story, the universe is well written but the main characters were so annoying I wish I could slap them, and I'm not saying that because the story is child-friendly (Inside Out, Ratchet & Clank, Toys Story, etc. are also child friendly and yet I loved the characters in it) the dialogue are just too stupid and the actors too bad to make us care about them. Finnally the game will last about 50 hours to finish its main story (there is almost 0 side quest so don't expect more than 10 hours to finish them).

    All in all Blue Dragon is a good game that carries some default most link to its genre, a genre that has little competition on the console and so it must definitely be one of the first pick up for the ones loving J-RPG and owning a 360.    … Expand
  11. marlinspike
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    the return of the classic, turn based rpg. nothing new here but you'll definitely enjoy the ride it takes you on. gives this game a try if your a fan of the genre or raring to try the way games used to be played.
  12. bolacola
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I love this Game so much, awesome story line great funny characters and cool cut scenes but there is a lot of backtracking in the game so I will give it a 8.5 out of 10.
  13. wesker2012
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    One of the best JRPGS I ever played. Up there with the best final fantasy games! The graphics and cutscenes were phenemonal! This game was a lot of fun to play! The major publication reviews dont do this game justice at all. The game is very long though. That can be a good or bad thing depending on how much spare time you have.
  14. MW1AA2Gs
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    An amazingly great game with many likable characters, a great battle system (that many games have come to ripoff), graphics that started a hole trend of anime styled RPG's, and a great storyline.
  15. WyattTheAwesome
    May 29, 2013
    8
    For JRPG's this is a very good game. It stands out of the crowd and is unique for what it is. Have to take points off it for being extremely childish and a somewhat silly storyline, but it's enjoyable and I really do love this game.
  16. webbit99
    Oct 2, 2012
    9
    I played this game so much when i was ten and I still love it while not perfect and certainly hard in some areas (don't get me started on the end of disk two) a perfectly fun enjoyable rpg
  17. ButchCassidy
    Mar 10, 2011
    10
    My Favorite RPG, user friendly controls, great graphics and storyline make this game fun to play.....I'm even playing it a second time through waiting on the 2nd one to come out. Would recommend this to everyone and anyone that like chill RPG games!!!
  18. Mal
    Mar 8, 2009
    8
    No idea where the bad reviews and hatred come from, this is a great RPG. It's heavy on the grind at times, and the 'search everything' parts are tedious, but the battle system is great and the story is fine. Don't listen to the haters, this is a must buy for RPG fans who own a 360.
  19. Jani
    Sep 22, 2008
    8
    Good game, no doubts. The story is rather nice and it gets better after the first few hours. Battle systems is turn-based but it still very good. Only problem is that Blue Dragon too easy with the normal difficulty level, I strongly advice you to download the ultra hard mod from x-box live and use the hard difficulty setting.
  20. RobertD.
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    If you like rpg than you will love this. No question.
  21. RichH.
    Feb 7, 2008
    8
    The problem with this game, and all JRPGS is that they can never quite match the sheer joy of the PSX Squaresoft Era. The only mistakes they made were Chocobo Racing and that there fighting game - everything else being either brilliant or fun. The FEEL of Final Fantasies of this time period was magical, the lack of vocal interpretation of the characters allowing the player to actually The problem with this game, and all JRPGS is that they can never quite match the sheer joy of the PSX Squaresoft Era. The only mistakes they made were Chocobo Racing and that there fighting game - everything else being either brilliant or fun. The FEEL of Final Fantasies of this time period was magical, the lack of vocal interpretation of the characters allowing the player to actually engage with the stories within their own imagination. the games were longer, the world maps allowed you to actually explore and the turn based game play was so well perfected that trying to improve on it seemed a waste of time that could be spent on storyline.… Expand
  22. GamerG.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Best RPG of it's kind on the 360. A must have title. Nuff said.
  23. TonyG.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Brilliant game! The gameplay, graphics, and music are all excellent. The job system is a very clever, open-ended feature that allows you to customize your characters very well. The story is good, but not incredible. If you like RPG's, try this game. Just keep in mind that the game gets better as you go along. At first, your characters are fairly weak, but once you've mastered Brilliant game! The gameplay, graphics, and music are all excellent. The job system is a very clever, open-ended feature that allows you to customize your characters very well. The story is good, but not incredible. If you like RPG's, try this game. Just keep in mind that the game gets better as you go along. At first, your characters are fairly weak, but once you've mastered your first class (15-20 hours), the skill combos that present themselves become addictive. Not only that, but the developers continue to post new material on XBOX Marketplace for Blue Dragon, including a New Game+, items, and a multi-level randomized dungeon. Very fun game!… Expand
  24. MLGDFER
    Dec 31, 2007
    10
    I'm an avid Bioshock/Halo 3/COD4/FPS gamer. I wanted to try something new so I downloaded this game's demo. It was terrible. But I decided to give it another try when it went on sale in Circuit City. And boy am I glad that I did. I've had it for several days now and blue dragon has exceeded most of my expectations. The graphics are simple yet beautiful. The music is so I'm an avid Bioshock/Halo 3/COD4/FPS gamer. I wanted to try something new so I downloaded this game's demo. It was terrible. But I decided to give it another try when it went on sale in Circuit City. And boy am I glad that I did. I've had it for several days now and blue dragon has exceeded most of my expectations. The graphics are simple yet beautiful. The music is so appropriate and also brilliant (actually it's composed by a a so called legendary musician of our time, Uematsu). Finally the gameplay itself and storyline has kept me wanting to keep playing and find out what happens next. I haven't really seen any game like this before for the 360, so I recommend getting it. It's a classic.… Expand
  25. GregLFW
    Dec 1, 2007
    9
    Outstanding game with a compelling plot and fantastic production values.
  26. JoshT.
    Oct 8, 2007
    10
    Awesome game...yea...it may not add anything new...but it creates a great feeling of nostalgia.
  27. AllistairP.
    Oct 6, 2007
    8
    I would like to say how unfairly rated this game has been rated by some, but it makes sense because I found FFXII completely overrated. This is the other side of RPGs, the colorful, happy-go-lucky side that Squaresoft used to make. This game is just a blast to play. The characters, the music, and the visuals are fantastic. I think this is the best looking game ever made, but thats just I would like to say how unfairly rated this game has been rated by some, but it makes sense because I found FFXII completely overrated. This is the other side of RPGs, the colorful, happy-go-lucky side that Squaresoft used to make. This game is just a blast to play. The characters, the music, and the visuals are fantastic. I think this is the best looking game ever made, but thats just b/c the art direction appeals to me (how could it not?). The gameplay and music both are pulled right out of old school FF and there is NOTHING wrong with that. Then there is the plot and characters which are so bad that they are awesome. It's totally in the vein of Earthbound, except not intentional. Either way, get ready to laugh and laugh. Such a funny and happy game. I mean Godawful 80s hair metal plays during boss fights? YES! You're missing out if you don't own this game.… Expand
  28. JasonL.
    Oct 2, 2007
    8
    I was down on this game when the 360 demo came, so if you were like me and you tried the demo you owe the game another try. It's a fun game it's not going to blow you away with the story and at times I just wish the characers would stop talking all together. But The game play adds a nice spin on an old favorite, I think it's great that you can choose to avoid crappy enemies I was down on this game when the 360 demo came, so if you were like me and you tried the demo you owe the game another try. It's a fun game it's not going to blow you away with the story and at times I just wish the characers would stop talking all together. But The game play adds a nice spin on an old favorite, I think it's great that you can choose to avoid crappy enemies or you can group them all together for one large encounter and the class system seems to have succeded where other games have not. If you are a fan of the old school turn based RPG you owe it to yourself to check this one out.… Expand
  29. JoshG.
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    One of the most underrated games I've seen in a while. Its magical, and perfect.
  30. MarcJ.
    Sep 14, 2007
    10
    Rather than an revolution in RPGs, this game is an evolution of classic RPGs on to the next generation video game platform. Captivating storyline and solid gameplay, this is must have for any real Japanese RPG fan.
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Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#20 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#5 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Computer and Video Games
    90
    Blue Dragon finds the perfect balance between linearity and excessive freedom - it doesn't embarrass you by holding your hand, and yet it doesn't just leave you alone crying in the supermarket. Hironobu Sakaguchi (the FF creator and Blue Dragon mastermind) is as good a parent as Shigeru Miyamoto.
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  2. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    90
    Where so many RPGs deliver dry experiences that adhere too closely to traditional type, Mistwalker delivers an RPG that pushes the genre in all the right directions. With supreme technical qualities and gameplay to match, it’s little wonder that Blue Dragon has revived the 360 in Japan. [JPN Import]
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  3. GameBrink
    88
    Blue Dragon's light-hearted charm and role-playing goodness fills a lacking aspect of the Xbox 360's lineup. [JPN Import]
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