Lost Odyssey

 Xbox 360
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 546 Ratings

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  1. Phuz
    Sep 12, 2023
    0
    Well after my original review things changed very fast.

    All I can say is I will be happy to generate some royalties for some of the songs on media streaming but that is where it stops. I killed lots of enemies, collected loads of stuff and then had to pause it to do something and when I went back made a mistake and died. I then went back miles to the last check point. I was literally    Well after my original review things changed very fast.

    All I can say is I will be happy to generate some royalties for some of the songs on media streaming but that is where it stops.

    I killed lots of enemies, collected loads of stuff and then had to pause it to do something and when I went back made a mistake and died. I then went back miles to the last check point. I was literally seconds from the next. No saves in between. So then not wanting to repeat the same bit, ran through as quick as I could, not realising I was missing vital items for battle and it became impossible to win regardless of strategy.

    I do not have time to waste covering old ground. The game in hind sight was not much fun and only held together by it's OST. The thought of redoing that stretch again was soul destroying and God knows how many more times that would have happened throughout the game.

    The game just has blatant disregard for your time.    … Expand
  2. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Another stellar 360 JRPG exclusive, the story and characters are what make this game truly incredible.
  3. JodeStar
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Let me start off by saying I'd actually rate the game an 8.5 but i gave it a 10 to help cancel out some of the unwarranted 0's. I'll keep my review short and to the point, the graphics for the time are pretty impressive, the ost is top notch, the story is memorable, the cast is quite good, gameplay is one of it's weakest points as there's nothing that really stands out as neither good orLet me start off by saying I'd actually rate the game an 8.5 but i gave it a 10 to help cancel out some of the unwarranted 0's. I'll keep my review short and to the point, the graphics for the time are pretty impressive, the ost is top notch, the story is memorable, the cast is quite good, gameplay is one of it's weakest points as there's nothing that really stands out as neither good or bad, just average.

    Overall, Lost odyssey is a gem that's mostly been forgotten due to it being on the wrong system, definitely worth a playthrough for any jrpg fan.    … Expand
  4. aeroslimshady
    May 13, 2023
    0
    This is the worst game I've ever played. Literally everything about it is terrible. The graphics are ugly as sin. The OST was phoned in by Uematsu, none of the tracks in this game evoke any of the feeling of classic Final Fantasy which I thought was supposed to be the point of hiring him. The writing is horrendous, for the most part. There are these short stories you unlock throughout theThis is the worst game I've ever played. Literally everything about it is terrible. The graphics are ugly as sin. The OST was phoned in by Uematsu, none of the tracks in this game evoke any of the feeling of classic Final Fantasy which I thought was supposed to be the point of hiring him. The writing is horrendous, for the most part. There are these short stories you unlock throughout the game and they feel like they were written by a completely different person. They actually have poise and nuance, something the actual game's story is completely devoid of. The gameplay is terrible to match. You didn't miss out on anything when this game bombed commercially. It's sad when the best part of the game isn't even in the game itself.… Expand
  5. ClayLamm
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best RPGs of its generation, buried beneath misunderstandings and lack of market penetration. I'm so glad through the Xbox Series X, I can play this in 2022!
  6. meyerpark
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing rpg and its an beast xbox 360 exclusive we all love when its rpg games
  7. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This felt like a whole new final fantasy RPG. What a treat to get on the xbox 360. If you like the linear JRPG genre and final fantasy series, then this will be right for you.
  8. LGDY_SCORPION
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Era realmente oque eu esperava de um game do criador de Final Fantasy, uma história narrativa fantástica cheia de aventuras e mistérios
  9. sioboo
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    It’s better than FF12, FF13. The story of this game is very good. If you have xbox one or xbox series, you could play much more comfortably and rapidly than xbox 360.
  10. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    If you are a fan of JRPG's in general like I am then you will love this game to. Good story, great mechanics, exploration is good also. Very under the radar. Since Microsoft owns the rights they need to at least bring it to GamePass but having it enhanced would be even better.
  11. Thejodjeremie
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    I went back to this game after dropping it a long time ago and I'm glad I did. The game can be frustrating at times but the story and gameplay were great.
  12. Solaris123
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Best jrpg on xbox360 ,beauty story and character ,old games better than now.
  13. Xemnios
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    The best rpg of the last 15 years. I don't know why awful games like ni no kuni or final fantasy xiii is considered like a great games and this not
  14. Kingdomhear
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    Trama e personaggi SPETTACOLARI ! Posti da favola ! Lo stesso vale per le musiche ...peccato la difficoltà che é veramente troppo bassa..
  15. acoolguy
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    Generally speaking the game is more of a 7/10. The battle system and music are solid, but dragged down by some questionable design decisions as well as the painfully mediocre plot (which is especially disappointing given how unique the premise is).
    HOWEVER the dream sequences in this game, that take the form of brief visual novel sections, contain some of the best storytelling I've ever    Generally speaking the game is more of a 7/10. The battle system and music are solid, but dragged down by some questionable design decisions as well as the painfully mediocre plot (which is especially disappointing given how unique the premise is).
    HOWEVER the dream sequences in this game, that take the form of brief visual novel sections, contain some of the best storytelling I've ever encountered in a videogame. They take proper advantage of the concept of an immortal protagonist and really convey the fact that immortality is both a blessing and a curse. It's just a shame the core plot didn't have so much care put into it.    … Expand
  16. blueshoes
    Sep 7, 2020
    7
    I feel like this game could have been something really special, but they kind of blew it. What they nailed were the "dreams" or short stories of Kaim's past. Those were 10/10 better than the game. I think the main story could have captured what made those dreams so interesting if they had you experience Kaim's life as he went through his endless journey. If you had to constantly go throughI feel like this game could have been something really special, but they kind of blew it. What they nailed were the "dreams" or short stories of Kaim's past. Those were 10/10 better than the game. I think the main story could have captured what made those dreams so interesting if they had you experience Kaim's life as he went through his endless journey. If you had to constantly go through the cycle of growing feelings for new characters and then watching them die, you would be emotionally synced with Kaim in a really unique way. Instead the story turned into "you have to stop mustache twirling, forced evil laughter bad guy from taking over the world". Okay. Bad move imo, but that said I still overall enjoyed the game and would recommend.

    An aside, but the more I think about this the more I feel like different people had to have been involved with the writing of the "dreams" vs the main story. The writing in the dreams is just so, so, so much better than most of what you got in the main story.    … Expand
  17. BigBoss87
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    Game sucks trash final fantasy wannabe this is final fantasy for broke ass xbots
  18. Cometierra
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Siemplemente el mejor RPG que hay, exelente historia, un gameplay que hace que no dejes de jugar hasta acabar el juego y la mejor banda sonora de un videojuego.
  19. 2run
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Great game from a great person. İ hope we get an another game like Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon
  20. ybantwo
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Personajes super carismáticos, historia épica e interesante, muy buenos gráficos, música exquisita. Un juego que me emocionó de principio a fin, y me hizo caer alguna lagrimilla. Esto si es un Final Fantasy en esencia. Ojalá se hicieran más juegos como este.
  21. ralphpugsley
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    I only recently picked up a 360, but back in the day, I always found this game very interesting looking. Once I found out that much of the development team was comprised of former Shadow Hearts developers, I knew I had to find a copy. I am so glad I have this game a chance. This is a little masterpiece. It’s old-school, turn-based combat polished to near perfection and even adds a fewI only recently picked up a 360, but back in the day, I always found this game very interesting looking. Once I found out that much of the development team was comprised of former Shadow Hearts developers, I knew I had to find a copy. I am so glad I have this game a chance. This is a little masterpiece. It’s old-school, turn-based combat polished to near perfection and even adds a few twists to the mix with its timed button presses (ala Shadow Hearts) that can greatly impact the flow of battle in fun ways. The story, especially the text sections, are exquisite and well payed out. This is also a gorgeous game for 2007 and looks better than many games of the era. The opening in particular is stunningly realized and flows so seamlessly between cinematic and gameplay that it actually caught me off guard. This is a must play title.… Expand
  22. Chain_Affinity
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Lost Odyssey (in my opinion) is by far the best RPG exclusive to hit the Xbox 360 console. And any console for that matter. I have been a major fan of RPGs since the original Dragon Warrior hit the NES, and have since played all in that series along with many others, including the entire Final Fantasy franchise. Lost Odyssey definitely holds its own against any other title I've played, andLost Odyssey (in my opinion) is by far the best RPG exclusive to hit the Xbox 360 console. And any console for that matter. I have been a major fan of RPGs since the original Dragon Warrior hit the NES, and have since played all in that series along with many others, including the entire Final Fantasy franchise. Lost Odyssey definitely holds its own against any other title I've played, and in some ways surpasses the others. It has a deep and rich story, supported by memorable characters you easily get attached to and empathize with. The battle system and pacing of the game compliment each other perfectly. Art design and graphics are absolute eye candy, with an amazingly beautiful soundtrack and score, rivaling the music in many Final Fantasy titles. It isn't a surprise as it is composed by the legend Nobuo Uematsu himself. With Xbox One backwards compatibility, I feel fans of RPGs owe it to themselves to experience this title at least once.… Expand
  23. Porosenior
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Lo que debia ser final gantasy en esos tiempos.
    Es increible este juego, si te gustan los rpg por turnos no te lo puedes perder
  24. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    the game play is also real good with the aim-ring system giving a little interactivity
  25. roachtbp
    Jan 12, 2018
    10
    This is one of the greatest JRPGs of all time. Unfortunately, I believe it has been overlooked by many and is underappreciated simply because it doesn't have "Final Fantasy" or "Star Ocean" or some other established JRPG name in its title. The original creator of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, left Square Enix to create Mistwalker Corporation, which developed this game.This is one of the greatest JRPGs of all time. Unfortunately, I believe it has been overlooked by many and is underappreciated simply because it doesn't have "Final Fantasy" or "Star Ocean" or some other established JRPG name in its title. The original creator of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, left Square Enix to create Mistwalker Corporation, which developed this game. Also, Nobuo Uematsu, who composed the music for the original Final Fantasy games, composed the music for this game (and the music is amazing!!!). Together they have created a masterpiece! The game is old-school in the sense that it has random encounters and turn-based combat, but I loved the strategic turn-based combat and found the game to be very challenging. If you are a fan of Final Fantasy games of old, then this is the game you. Good graphics, AMAZING music, emotional story, entertaining characters, and GREAT strategic turn-based combat!!! It took me 99 hours to beat the game and get a 1100/1100 gamerpoints (including the Seeker of the Deep DLC, which is almost freaking impossible). If you like JRPGs, this game is a must play! A very underappreciated JRPG masterpiece.… Expand
  26. Broyax
    Apr 13, 2017
    0
    Encore un jeu de rôle japonais lénifiant bourré de cinématiques à dormir debout sur 4 DVD (!) chiant comme un dimanche sous la pluie à Dunkerque dans la zone industrielle. Une musique d'ascenseur, des dialogues mièvres, une histoire qui ne parvient pas à exercer la moindre once d'intérêt, des personnages ridicules et une direction artistique toujours aussi douteuse.

    Il paraît que c'est    Encore un jeu de rôle japonais lénifiant bourré de cinématiques à dormir debout sur 4 DVD (!) chiant comme un dimanche sous la pluie à Dunkerque dans la zone industrielle. Une musique d'ascenseur, des dialogues mièvres, une histoire qui ne parvient pas à exercer la moindre once d'intérêt, des personnages ridicules et une direction artistique toujours aussi douteuse.

    Il paraît que c'est un jeu contemplatif... idéal pour les problèmes d'insomnie en tout cas ! la nullité absolue à son sens le plus strict, celui du néant vidéo-ludique le plus profond tout comme le sommeil (profond) qu'il provoque inéluctablement. Une japoniaiserie de plus à balancer dans le broyeur. Pour résumer ça peut paraître simpliste mais ce jeu est... à chier !    … Expand
  27. OzBountyHunter
    Feb 11, 2017
    10
    No soy fan de los rpg, pero a este juego le di una oportunidad ya que lo dieron con los juegos con gold, me ha dejado una muy buena impresión, juego totalmente recomendado a pesar de tener ya muchos años y no ser un portento grafico
  28. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    Hablar de este juego es un poco difícil así que tratare de resumirlo, Lost Odyssey es lo que debió ser Final Fantasy 13 Musicalmente es espectacular, un RPG japonés clásico, con bellos gráficos, bellas secuencias, bella jugabilidad y excelentes personajes. Una historia brutal, un juego simplemente perfecto.
  29. ZackFair
    Dec 26, 2016
    10
    one word "awesome". i love this game, the story is very good, the characters,the monsters all is awesome.
    the game have more of 12 negative status like poison, blind, freeze, fear, stone,curse and others. if you want buy, buy it if no fear
  30. Voretechz
    Dec 6, 2016
    9
    Lost Odyssey is EASILY the best RPG's on the Xbox 360 and one of the best of the generation. I was blind sided by this game. It is a return to the turn form for the turn based RPG genre and proves that turn based RPG's can still be great!
    The story is fantastic and long. It has 4 discs!!!! I cried several times during this game and that says something. The characters and dialogue are all    Lost Odyssey is EASILY the best RPG's on the Xbox 360 and one of the best of the generation. I was blind sided by this game. It is a return to the turn form for the turn based RPG genre and proves that turn based RPG's can still be great!
    The story is fantastic and long. It has 4 discs!!!! I cried several times during this game and that says something. The characters and dialogue are all lovingly crafted and weaved an amazing narrative and the twists are interesting too. The graphics and soundtrack are very good as you would expect from the creator of the Final Fantasy series. I literally don't have anything negative to say about this game. I loved it from beginning to end. The characters are all great and have interesting stories and backgrounds. The combat is fun and characters grow to be powerful but not OP so there is some good challenge. This game is also now backwards compatible on Xbox One as well.
    Lost Odyssey almost deserves a perfect 10/10 but some very minor performance issues hold it back from perfection.    … Expand
  31. BaronMonaco
    Dec 3, 2016
    8
    Lost Odyssey was part of the campaign from Microsoft to seduce new players in Japan (or the ones that love japanese games) with the great Sakaguchi in commands, did they succeed in creating a classic JRPG for the hardware ?

    Technically the game looks very good for the time and doesn't have any bugs which is a achievement for the genre. Artistically speaking I liked the world and    Lost Odyssey was part of the campaign from Microsoft to seduce new players in Japan (or the ones that love japanese games) with the great Sakaguchi in commands, did they succeed in creating a classic JRPG for the hardware ?

    Technically the game looks very good for the time and doesn't have any bugs which is a achievement for the genre. Artistically speaking I liked the world and enemies design, but the character design is a bit over the top.

    Concerning the gameplay it fully fills its objective of reminding the old days of JRPG with a good old turn base fighting system, the management of your party (all with determined roles) and some epic boss fights on the other end the need of grinding can always be annoying (few people have the patience to spend hours only to farm monsters). It also has its own particularities, Sakaguchi re-used his idea of rows for the fights with the first row adding protection for the ones at the back. To make the fights more alive he also add a timing system (similar to South Park : Stick of Truth for those who know it). that will allow bonus effects if timed perfectly. On the other hand we can't qualify Lost Odyssey as a true open world, the dungeons are very straight forward and there's no exploration outside of these dungeon. Beside the game is on a very linear structure for the most part and only at the end you'll be able to access optional dungeons.

    The story is somehow original but the game has a bit of an identity problem between cinematics very childish (and frankly annoying) and written dreams very depressing and much more adult. It stills achieve its main goal and players will want to move forward in the game (around 40 hours to finish the main story) and like any good JRPG it also offers some side quest best left for the end with a very high difficulty. that should provide 10 to 15 hours of additional content before you finish it entirely. A good average for the genre.

    In conclusion Lost Odyssey is a good game that will please gamers in need of a good JRPG, but it doesn't go beyond the limits of the genre and will not be remembered like others game (Secret of Mana, FF7, Chrono Trigger, Tales of Symphonia etc.), just a good entertainment .    … Expand
  32. Jonny5784
    Oct 14, 2016
    9
    Lost odyssey was one of my favourite games of the last gen. The battle system is dated to some but I loved it to be honest good old turn based jrpg, nice and simple worked well, the characters were interesting and the story was strong, it's a long game with quite a lot of side quests to complete plenty weapons and accessories to find, I personally liked the way you learned new skills byLost odyssey was one of my favourite games of the last gen. The battle system is dated to some but I loved it to be honest good old turn based jrpg, nice and simple worked well, the characters were interesting and the story was strong, it's a long game with quite a lot of side quests to complete plenty weapons and accessories to find, I personally liked the way you learned new skills by gaining points of battles and selecting which skills you wanted to learn your self, it was also good how you could Only learn certain skills of certain items so that really made you hunt for new weapons and accessories, some didn't like this I though it was good but as always with these types of games it's down to personal preference, IMO this is a very very strong game and every bit as good as most of the old final fantasys, I'd massively recommend this to any one who is a fan of turn based jrpg's, this is one of the very best.… Expand
  33. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    8
    Um dos melhores RPGS a moda antiga da geração passada. Infelizmente foi esquecido, pouco lembrado, mas é um dos melhores RPGS do Xbox junto com Fable. É obrigatório para donos de Xbox.
  34. Kaprawiec
    Sep 9, 2016
    7
    The game has bad story. Just bad. Redeemed by excellent novels between every chapters which was great, but then again, those should be released as a book, not as a part of the game. And thats that, every other aspect of this game was generic, boring, already been there did that feeling. Just uninspired. It's a shame that I'm afraid this will be the last title i will play from the originalThe game has bad story. Just bad. Redeemed by excellent novels between every chapters which was great, but then again, those should be released as a book, not as a part of the game. And thats that, every other aspect of this game was generic, boring, already been there did that feeling. Just uninspired. It's a shame that I'm afraid this will be the last title i will play from the original makers of Final Fantasy series - which are my all time favourites...… Expand
  35. TalesRaven
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Lost Odyssey is, without a doubt, one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. It goes back to the traditional roots of the genre, a very good thing in my eyes. It uses a wonderful turn-based battle system which utilizes strategy and the traditional "Attack, Defend, Skill, Spell, Item, Flee" commands. The system is challenging, it does not respect nor reward mindlessly mashing theLost Odyssey is, without a doubt, one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. It goes back to the traditional roots of the genre, a very good thing in my eyes. It uses a wonderful turn-based battle system which utilizes strategy and the traditional "Attack, Defend, Skill, Spell, Item, Flee" commands. The system is challenging, it does not respect nor reward mindlessly mashing the "attack" command as many others games in the genre do. It forces the player to think about their decisions and to use all of their character's skills and abilities wisely, even in simple random encounters. The story is wonderful, chock full of emotion and mystery. The main protagonist, Kaim, has "dreams" which greatly expand to the game's story and are very welcome additions to an already very strong game. The characters are all very likeable save for a few such as Tolten or Cooke/Mack (a person's opinion on these two is heavily influenced by their stance on child characters in JRPGs - I had no problem with them and found them to be endearing and nice additions to the story, while also working to expand on Kaim's character and development). The skill and ring systems offer unique twists to the gameplay and are fun to mess around with. The OST in the game is astounding, especially the main battle theme - you almost want to keep on encountering random enemies just to hear it. The game's ending is also very satisfying. If the main game is not enough, there is lots of side content and bosses that can offer even more fun than the main storyline. I left the game wanting to play it again (and I soon will), and I would recommend this terrific game to any fan of the genre.… Expand
  36. SpawnCap
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Excellent JRPG. Those who never owned an Xbox 360 really missed out on this treasure of a game. Great combat, story, and adventure. Xbox 360 was always the platform for great RPG's too bad the current generation of Xbox didn't continue that practice. Lost Odyssey is one of the reasons I have held onto my old 360 along with Too Human, Red Dead Redemption (only 1080p version you canExcellent JRPG. Those who never owned an Xbox 360 really missed out on this treasure of a game. Great combat, story, and adventure. Xbox 360 was always the platform for great RPG's too bad the current generation of Xbox didn't continue that practice. Lost Odyssey is one of the reasons I have held onto my old 360 along with Too Human, Red Dead Redemption (only 1080p version you can get), Fable 2 and Need For Speed Most Wanted.… Expand
  37. desoul
    Dec 8, 2015
    8
    the good:
    great story
    fun characters amazing music classic turn based battle, with some minor additions optional bosses are fun too the bad: graphics are nice but couldve been better no summons ------ play if you love the old final fantasy games, and not the new casual **** final fantasies also give the dreams a chance if you play it, i liked the mini stories, they were    the good:
    great story
    fun characters
    amazing music
    classic turn based battle, with some minor additions
    optional bosses are fun too

    the bad:
    graphics are nice but couldve been better
    no summons

    ------
    play if you love the old final fantasy games, and not the new casual **** final fantasies
    also give the dreams a chance if you play it, i liked the mini stories, they were engaging. Music and text animation was really cool    … Expand
  38. kaim_07
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    Sakaguchi se distancia de la máquina de generar dinero en la que se ha convertido Square-Enix para hacernos entender que lo que el quiere es seguir narrando historias a través de una jugabilidad clásica establecida por él mismo. Añejo, a veces amargo; nostalgia en el presente y jugabilidad sencilla y endiabladamente adictiva. Nunca fue lo que aparentó en un inicio, pero eso no es ni maloSakaguchi se distancia de la máquina de generar dinero en la que se ha convertido Square-Enix para hacernos entender que lo que el quiere es seguir narrando historias a través de una jugabilidad clásica establecida por él mismo. Añejo, a veces amargo; nostalgia en el presente y jugabilidad sencilla y endiabladamente adictiva. Nunca fue lo que aparentó en un inicio, pero eso no es ni malo ni bueno. Un gran juego, aunque pudo llegar a ser mejor de haberse pulido como debería.… Expand
  39. Carlitoxic
    Jul 3, 2014
    6
    Es una de las pocas razones por la que compré una xbox360 y la verdad es que quedé un poco chafado (con éste y sobre todo con su primo Blue dragon). No niego que tiene cosas buenas, y es un RPG puro que se agradece en estos tiempos, pero la historia se desinfla y se desinfla, hasta haberme abandonarlo en dos coasiones, los personajes tienen poco carisma y sus diseños funcionan mejor sobreEs una de las pocas razones por la que compré una xbox360 y la verdad es que quedé un poco chafado (con éste y sobre todo con su primo Blue dragon). No niego que tiene cosas buenas, y es un RPG puro que se agradece en estos tiempos, pero la historia se desinfla y se desinfla, hasta haberme abandonarlo en dos coasiones, los personajes tienen poco carisma y sus diseños funcionan mejor sobre papel que en recreacciones tridimensionales (cuando salen todos juntos eso parece un carnaval). Y en definitiva le falta mucha gracia para destacar.… Expand
  40. Vanpire73
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    I picked this up for like 2 bucks on a whim one day. 70 hours later I'll tell you it was the best Final Fantasy game I've played in years. Old school turn based battles with a touch of real time for extra damage effects. No spiky-haired whining dickheads in this and the story didn't make me want to hang myself with a six pack of tube socks tied end to end.
  41. Subterra
    Jan 8, 2014
    10
    Totally and utterly underated game.... i have no idea why this game didnt get more exposure, its fantastic, better than any final fantasy game that came out after the 9th one by a long shot.......... this is what final fantasy 10 should have been.... go buy now
  42. judasiscariote
    Jun 19, 2013
    10
    I hate this game, i don´t like the consoles but i buy the 360 just for play this one!!
    Why it isn´t for PC? the xbox controller is so comfortable, we will miss it in the next gen... someone will buy one?

    The game is amazing, a -must have- for any rpg gamer, get ready your human side and your bunch of tears because you will cry playing this!!
  43. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played in my life. Lost Odyssey is a JRPG that creates a really unique world. It combined fantasy with modern innovation that I have not seen before in a fantasy setting. What made this game so good to me was 1.) the Story. 2.) The Characters and 3.) the literature. The story was so compelling and wonderful that I couldn't stop playing. I could not getOne of the greatest games I have ever played in my life. Lost Odyssey is a JRPG that creates a really unique world. It combined fantasy with modern innovation that I have not seen before in a fantasy setting. What made this game so good to me was 1.) the Story. 2.) The Characters and 3.) the literature. The story was so compelling and wonderful that I couldn't stop playing. I could not get enough of this game. The characters really hit home for me and they all are really well developed and you get attached to all of them even if you didn't like a particular character. The literature in this game is so wonderful that the first time I read some of it, it brought me to tears and that was only an hour into this 50+ hour epic. You need to put down your Call of Duty or Skyrim, go to Gamestop or whoever the is selling this and buy it. You will not regret it!… Expand
  44. Hellmood
    Apr 22, 2013
    7
    Lost Odyssey is one of the few, heavily story-based RPGs of the 360/PS3/Wii era.
    You shouldn't wonder why this game really feels like an old Final Fantasy game with pretty graphics, because it was basically made by the founder and former master mind of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi.
    Let's start with the positive aspects of this game Lost Odyssey really manages to create a    Lost Odyssey is one of the few, heavily story-based RPGs of the 360/PS3/Wii era.
    You shouldn't wonder why this game really feels like an old Final Fantasy game with pretty graphics, because it was basically made by the founder and former master mind of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi.
    Let's start with the positive aspects of this game
    Lost Odyssey really manages to create a good atmosphere that sucks you right in. Both the visuals and the music are captivating.
    As far as characters go, they're believable and have unique personalities.
    The short stories about the main character's past are touching and well-written.
    Combat system offers tactical depth and requires some thought, it's a nice challenge.

    However, this game is far, far from perfect.

    The combat system is very slow and requires extensive amount of micromanaging stuff in the ancient menus.
    Loading times are very long, especially before battles.
    Battles are completely random and take very long, it's often pretty tedious.
    The main story line is actually very simple and especially lacks a good villain. Lost Odyssey's only and main villain is probably the worst I've encountered in a Japanese RPG ever.

    To conclude, Lost Odyssey is worth a playthrough for everyone longing for the old days of Final Fantasy etc., but you should bring patience.    … Expand
  45. StarGoodz
    Mar 26, 2013
    10
    Definitely one of the best RPG games for the Xbox 360. With a strong story, lovable characters, and stunning graphics, "The Lost Odyssey" goes above and beyond the typical RPG. This game clearly surpasses the Final Fantasy games available on the Xbox 360. Although, the story is linear and there is a limited amount of "free roaming" commonly found in adventure/RPG games, "The Lost Odyssey"Definitely one of the best RPG games for the Xbox 360. With a strong story, lovable characters, and stunning graphics, "The Lost Odyssey" goes above and beyond the typical RPG. This game clearly surpasses the Final Fantasy games available on the Xbox 360. Although, the story is linear and there is a limited amount of "free roaming" commonly found in adventure/RPG games, "The Lost Odyssey" is still well worth your money. You can get it for a mere $9.99. Undeniably, you will get your money's worth.… Expand
  46. GaryLinekar
    Mar 2, 2013
    6
    Lost Odyssey was an attempt to make a standard RPG exclusive to the Xbox 360, and this game is as standard as it gets. It's like Microsoft, realizing their system's lack of RPGs, got in Hironobu Sakaguchi and said, "hey, make us the most basic and unadventurous RPG you possibly can, one that will be sure not to upset any fans with anything unconventional". And that's what he did. When aLost Odyssey was an attempt to make a standard RPG exclusive to the Xbox 360, and this game is as standard as it gets. It's like Microsoft, realizing their system's lack of RPGs, got in Hironobu Sakaguchi and said, "hey, make us the most basic and unadventurous RPG you possibly can, one that will be sure not to upset any fans with anything unconventional". And that's what he did. When a lack of creativity in a game is not just an accident or natural flaw but the actual goal of a project, this is what results: generic battle system, story, characters and everything. But generic can be a good thing if done right, but Lost Odyssey does it all badly. The battle system is dull, easy but drawn-out; the story, despite being based on an excellent concept, somehow fails to be engaging in the slightest; and similarly, the characters are lifeless and unfamiliar despite seeming to have great potential. The game is a struggle to finish because it's so difficult to care about what's happening in the story and because there is no challenge to be found in battle. Fortunately, there are some positive things to say about Lost Odyssey. The setting has a dark, industrial atmosphere, which is a great break from the usual over-the-top fantasy or cutesy anime styles found in many RPGs. But far more importantly, the game has an excellent series of short stories about the main character's life and experiences. They are extraordinarily well-written, very moving and engaging; the contrast in quality with the game's main storyline couldn't be more striking. These stories are perhaps the only thing that makes the game worth playing. Overall, if you've played many RPGs and just want the same kind of thing every time, you may enjoy Lost Odyssey; but if you expect a new game to offer at least a few significant changes to the tried and tested formula, or to present that old formula in a new and exciting way, then you're going to be disappointed. However, for those who haven't played many RPGs, this may be a good place to start as it'll ease you into the genre very comfortably. The game is very easy (some of your characters even come back to life automatically in battle) and it will familiarize you with many commonplace mechanics and the basic structure of Japanese RPGs.… Expand
  47. Soujirop
    Nov 30, 2012
    9
    More mature than the Final Fantasy saga but still with the same kind of magic. Lost odyssey is a traditional JRPG, very polished and deep. During your adventure, you can discover several secret tales that tell some of the most moving stories you will ever read. This is the best XBOX rpg and simply a big piece of art.
  48. Regal4point1
    Jul 31, 2012
    3
    This game is very traditional, almost to a fault. It practically reeks of Final Fantasy 9 copying. While the immortal system is okay, the battles are so obnoxiously slow that it becomes unbearable after a while. At first, it is barely noticable, but the monotony suddenly weighs down and the slow attack and magic animations make the battles far too lengthy. Since the game has randomThis game is very traditional, almost to a fault. It practically reeks of Final Fantasy 9 copying. While the immortal system is okay, the battles are so obnoxiously slow that it becomes unbearable after a while. At first, it is barely noticable, but the monotony suddenly weighs down and the slow attack and magic animations make the battles far too lengthy. Since the game has random battles, this is a serious issue and annoyance, especially when you are forced to travel around an area to solve puzzles. The level cap adds to this frustration since you have no motivation to battle enemies without the promise of a buffed party. Sure, the soundtrack, aesthetics, pacing, and most all other elements of this game are great, but this whole game is tainted by one wound that is repeatedly dug into with alcohol and dirt.… Expand
  49. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. It's like a next gen final fantasy! A great game that really evokes emotion out of you! This game is very underated! The game would of got a 10, but the game drags on towards the end, I could never finish this game, cuz it was so long and the main story just kinda dragged.
  50. David_wayne
    Mar 12, 2012
    9
    Great Game,

    I wish there were more JRPG'S like this on the market today but when you have tittles like mass effect,ff,and fallout allot of people forget where these games came from.Thanks Mistwalker for a great game I won't ever forget.
  51. abHYPE88
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    Sure it may seem dated in the eyes of modern gamers, but its throwback to when JRPGs ruled the gaming market sets it apart from most RPGs on the 360, which enough depth and variety in its gameplay to keep it a fresh experience. I absolutely loved this game, from the stunning cut-scenes, to the interesting characters (characters you will care about and others you just wish would dieSure it may seem dated in the eyes of modern gamers, but its throwback to when JRPGs ruled the gaming market sets it apart from most RPGs on the 360, which enough depth and variety in its gameplay to keep it a fresh experience. I absolutely loved this game, from the stunning cut-scenes, to the interesting characters (characters you will care about and others you just wish would die already), its great and efficient means of exploration, I spent a good 70 hours playing through this game for the 1st time. Also unlike many JRPGs, the way this game levels you up removes the need to grind most of the time, which is something I'm sure many gamers had a gripes about. One very unique and one of my favorite things about Lost Odyssey were the dreams portion. I wasn't able to collect them all but every single one I managed to read were interestingly written, giving us background information on the specific immortal while still giving us a great short story at the same time. These were so well written, I didn't care that it was only in text. The graphics were beautiful, as expected. Walking into Numara for the 1st time reminded me of how beautifully crafted JRPGs typically are, especially since I had just played the kind of dark and gloomy settings of Fable 3 and Mass Effect 2 (both are also amazing games). Probably my only negative of the game would be the character designs, with Kaim being kind of bland looking, Seth looking a bit odd, and mainly Mack being dressed like a girl. In the end, Lost Odyssey a game I highly recommend to any RPG fan looking for a well crafted story, lots of content, great battle systems, and beautiful graphics.… Expand
  52. wastelander75
    Nov 26, 2011
    8
    Considerably better than I thought it would be. The dream sequences are the best out of the entire game. The only downside is the turn based gameplay. Too slow in my opinion. But all in all a good, if not mind blowing experience.
  53. DREAMWEB
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Feels and plays like a Final Fantasy from the next generation of consoles. Old school turn based combat system with CGI rendered scenes, really big production values, great music and all a Final Fantasy can offer
  54. Linkby90
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Artistically PERFECT. Inoue Arts. 33 beatiful novels to discover as "dreams" while playing the game. One of the best work of Nobuo Uematsu so far. Storyline and characters will live in your hearts for the rest of your lives. A masterpiece of incommensurable human value. A CLASSIC JRPG blessed by God :-)
  55. lorddavy
    Aug 26, 2011
    10
    Best jrpg in this generation. One of the best games in this generation. Too far the satisfaction from Final Fantasy XIII. This is a game well done. Recommended 100%
  56. skeptic_owl
    Jul 11, 2011
    10
    When i first played lost odyssey a few years ago in my clunky old 360 it was a bag of mixed feelings because although i definetely loved the gameplay mechanics, story and characters development, i got to admit that i was in pain because of the long load times, sometimes it felt as if i was playing an old psone rpg game. Nevertheless, having said that, and currently having the option toWhen i first played lost odyssey a few years ago in my clunky old 360 it was a bag of mixed feelings because although i definetely loved the gameplay mechanics, story and characters development, i got to admit that i was in pain because of the long load times, sometimes it felt as if i was playing an old psone rpg game. Nevertheless, having said that, and currently having the option to install the game and definetely see an improvement in the loading times department i must say its a really really good game and every fan of ol school rpgs should give it a try,… Expand
  57. DemoniChris
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    An incredibly well polished JRPG, which sadly is an Xbox 360 exclusive. This game has many elements that stand out such as the dreams and the art direction. The story will quickly immerse you keep you playing for hours on end. Quite possibly the best aspect, in my opinion, is the original soundtrack. Nobuo Uematsu is a God when it comes to composing music. Definitely worth your time if youAn incredibly well polished JRPG, which sadly is an Xbox 360 exclusive. This game has many elements that stand out such as the dreams and the art direction. The story will quickly immerse you keep you playing for hours on end. Quite possibly the best aspect, in my opinion, is the original soundtrack. Nobuo Uematsu is a God when it comes to composing music. Definitely worth your time if you own a 360.… Expand
  58. ArkonBlade
    Mar 22, 2011
    8
    a solid RPG with a pretty good story if i remember right . i guess it wasnt very memorable though since i cant remember to much about it outside of its some thing about immortals . its a classic RPG and JRPG's so if you like the old turn based RPG's you will like this one . the battles are abit more intense then in most RPG's the random battles against normal enimys can actaully be challanging .
  59. sh4dow
    Mar 1, 2011
    10
    at least as far as i know, the best really turn-based jrpg currently out there. if you take away all semi-turn-based stuff like newer final fantasies, eternal sonata, etc. and all the handheld stuff (although a lot of the games there are either strategy rpgs or just semi-turn-based anyway)... you pretty much only end up with lost odyssey. but besides the fact that it would be nice to haveat least as far as i know, the best really turn-based jrpg currently out there. if you take away all semi-turn-based stuff like newer final fantasies, eternal sonata, etc. and all the handheld stuff (although a lot of the games there are either strategy rpgs or just semi-turn-based anyway)... you pretty much only end up with lost odyssey. but besides the fact that it would be nice to have more games like that, that's not a bad thing. lost odyssey has gorgeous graphics, a great story and battle system and an amazing soundtrack (one of the few games i bothered to get it separately for). and if you try to do everything possible, it goes on for a long, long time - like one expects from jrpgs. i'm at 70 hours and still haven't beaten the "ultra-monster" in the game that gives you an achievement. and i don't think i even did a lot of grinding during those 70 hours. but no worries for those who feel that that is "too" long - if you just focus on the main story, i'm sure you can get through it in 25 hours or so. oh and also the story of this game is REALLY well done - i think it made me cry at one or two points. very dramatic stuff. so if you like TRULY turn-based jrpgs like e.g. the good old final fantasies, you absolutely HAVE to get this!… Expand
  60. oslin007
    Dec 26, 2010
    10
    I created a metacritic account just to praise this game. It was actually the first jrpg I really became emerged into and i have played several since. Still this one is the best, all from story, to design and character development is excellent. The battle system can get tedious and I HATE the way the sometimes (or at lest once...) throw in 5 difficult boss battles in a row without theI created a metacritic account just to praise this game. It was actually the first jrpg I really became emerged into and i have played several since. Still this one is the best, all from story, to design and character development is excellent. The battle system can get tedious and I HATE the way the sometimes (or at lest once...) throw in 5 difficult boss battles in a row without the option to save. These minor problems aside, this is a game everyone should experience, it's really that good and on my top 5 list of games ever created. Read the dream sequences!! 10/10 without doubt, even if it's nt perfect, if any game deserves it, it is this one.… Expand
  61. SalarymanDaishi
    Dec 21, 2010
    10
    Easily the best, most proper "old school" JRPG of this generation. An epic story, excellent emotional drama, memorable characters, good cinematics, and enough side quests to last for 100+ hours. Hopefully not just a homage to the golden age of JRPGs as this is exactly what there needs to be more!
  62. Flapjack
    Oct 22, 2010
    8
    Surely the most underrated RPG out there? Old-school turn-based action, a wonderful soundtrack, a sense of humor, interesting characters and badass bosses... what more could you ask from a game?
  63. JudgeMental
    Aug 13, 2010
    10
    The best RPG on the 360, bar none. And I mean that Oblivion, Fallout, FF, Mass Effect, ect. It is the best RPG on the 360, bar none. I only wish I hadn't ruined it for myself by buying the guide.
  64. YitánTribal
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    The game is great, the story is incredibly well told, the characters and their relationships are superb. The gameplay is traditional but delicious, with an interaction in the spectacular setting. The OST is the best that has calved Nobuo his past works, and the design is brilliant!!
  65. YitánTribal
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    The game is great, the story is incredibly well told, the characters and their relationships are superb. The gameplay is traditional but delicious, with an interaction in the spectacular setting. The OST is the best that has calved Nobuo his past works, and the design is brilliant!!
  66. AnonymousAnonymous
    Jan 14, 2010
    9
    I just saw some people rating this game 0 to 2 simply because it was not what THEY wanted from it. If you don't like a certain type of movie, then don't watch it! Same goes for games. This game is an extremely polished, high value and positively traditional JRPG that deserves a way higher rating than this. It reminds me of Legend of Legaia on the PSX... So far, this is an I just saw some people rating this game 0 to 2 simply because it was not what THEY wanted from it. If you don't like a certain type of movie, then don't watch it! Same goes for games. This game is an extremely polished, high value and positively traditional JRPG that deserves a way higher rating than this. It reminds me of Legend of Legaia on the PSX... So far, this is an awesome game being overshadowed by higher-marketted final fantasy games and the like.… Expand
  67. ScottM
    Nov 26, 2009
    9
    While not perfect, Lost Odyssey is easily the best RPG I've played on the Xbox 360. The story may seem cliche at first glance but the way Kain's memories are revealed was both interesting and unique. If you are looking for a game to really draw you in then give this one a shot.
  68. [ANONYMOUS]
    Oct 11, 2009
    9
    A real JRPG, no awful gimmicks, decent gameplay, decent story and all-round high production value. Loading times could be improved but they don't ruin the experience. Highly under-rated game, if it was called Final Fantasy 13, it would've sold millions and've had rave reviews.
  69. Joe
    Sep 26, 2009
    9
    Very well done traditional JRPG gameplay combined with some of the best writing I have ever witnessed in a videogame.
  70. jaredf
    Sep 13, 2009
    9
    It's like watching an anime movie. It's so frickin emotional too. Love the gameplay and graphics are beautiful. I hope they keep coming out with strictly turn based fighting RPG's I can deal with the whole aim ring thing. First RPG in a long time where I can say the boss fights are tough. I like this.
  71. RazzioP
    Aug 31, 2009
    10
    This game is a great traditional RPG experience. If you don't like the traditional RPG experience, it is not the games fault and does not deserve a bad score because the game was not made to suit you. The characters are all excellent (Especially Jansen), and I found the story to be engaging. The graphics might not be the best but they are perfectly acceptable and don't detract This game is a great traditional RPG experience. If you don't like the traditional RPG experience, it is not the games fault and does not deserve a bad score because the game was not made to suit you. The characters are all excellent (Especially Jansen), and I found the story to be engaging. The graphics might not be the best but they are perfectly acceptable and don't detract from the game experience. The sound track has nothing wrong with it and the battle system is fine. If you don't like the turn based battle system, that is your problem, not the games. The dream sequences are superbly written. And yes, the written language is still a perfectly acceptable way to convey a message. I feel a voice actor or cut scene would have had too much oppurtunity to ruin the impact of the dreams. You can skip most of them too so it is not like the game forces you to watch them. (Some are mandatory though). Awesome tradional RPG, avoid it if you think an RPG is an MMORPG.… Expand
  72. PhilipF.
    Aug 9, 2009
    10
    Lost Odyssey is a certainly a classic within it's genre, i can honestly say that this is the best turn-based RPG made within the last 10 years. yeah, it's sort of the same JRPG molding as Fantasy VII, VIII, or IX; but it makes up for it with it's fantastic characters, scenery, and storyline. As for those who insist that this game is too hard, i really feel sorry for them Lost Odyssey is a certainly a classic within it's genre, i can honestly say that this is the best turn-based RPG made within the last 10 years. yeah, it's sort of the same JRPG molding as Fantasy VII, VIII, or IX; but it makes up for it with it's fantastic characters, scenery, and storyline. As for those who insist that this game is too hard, i really feel sorry for them that they didn't give it a better chance. yeah, the first couple of bosses in this game are insanely hard, but this is just a relapse from RPG gamers being hand fed battle wins over the last 10 years; usually just spamming their A or X buttons on every single fight. if you enjoy going through some very small thought processes for your kills, this game is for you.… Expand
  73. KieronB
    Jul 30, 2009
    9
    Bought this game for £15 and its very much worth it. The game is a traditional JRPG, so if you like games like FF7/FF8/FF9.. it plays out very much like these, especially in its simplistic yet engaging combat/magic systems. The music score is pretty good and the graphics arent too bad.. not great though. The plot is good and draws you in quite nicely, the game will take around 30-40 Bought this game for £15 and its very much worth it. The game is a traditional JRPG, so if you like games like FF7/FF8/FF9.. it plays out very much like these, especially in its simplistic yet engaging combat/magic systems. The music score is pretty good and the graphics arent too bad.. not great though. The plot is good and draws you in quite nicely, the game will take around 30-40 hours to complete at least and theres about another 20 hours worth of side quests/levelling/collecting all spells/items to go afterwards too. I had no problems with any technical hitches with the game so not sure what the other reviewers were talking about.. however the loading times are slightly annoying.. they are not really long but longer than what they should be. I havent played Blue Dragon yet but ive played Infinite Undiscovery, Eternal Sonata, The Last Remnant and Star Ocean 4 but this is by far the best RPG on the 360.… Expand
  74. maxryder
    Apr 22, 2009
    9
    iv only played about 3 hours or so, but so far its been epic, if you like good story and probley over 50 hours of gameplay, then it is possibly to over look the other draw backs such as load times and such. Anyone who enjoys rpg's should love this.
  75. KieranD
    Mar 2, 2009
    2
    This game is a total con, in movie terms, this would be a like a sequal with none of the original cast. A quick buck. Girlfriend and I are 10 hours in to this game (and very much enjoy RPG's normall) and we still completely hate every char, the bad guy, the plot, the limitations of roaming around, we are still on our 2nd weapon and using same spells as start of the game. Bosses are This game is a total con, in movie terms, this would be a like a sequal with none of the original cast. A quick buck. Girlfriend and I are 10 hours in to this game (and very much enjoy RPG's normall) and we still completely hate every char, the bad guy, the plot, the limitations of roaming around, we are still on our 2nd weapon and using same spells as start of the game. Bosses are all either hard or impossible, as random attacks that nearly kill everyone might happen twice in a row or not at all. Only fun we are having with this game is constant mocking, such as "oh look, a badly drawn Poster that looks nothing like the ones around it, wonder if you can peel it backwards and find 100g or a new pair of earings. Cos thats where i stash my money and jewlery, begind a poster!". The game has no organic way of rewarding you with new spells or abilities, so instead you find them. For example, cast poison, guess where we found that? in a badly drawn urn in a forest, or maybe my memory fails me, maybe it was by ramming a tree with our shoulder which made it fall out of the tree. Not that a wise magician taught us it, no no, valuable items like Paralize immune headbands trypically are found in ramable trees. Our fave part of the game is the fact that Kaim is not just immortal, but a serial thief. He will happily go in to his Grandchildrens house and rip posters off walls or steal money from badly drawn gold chests (cos kids have those ofc). Maybe the people who designed the levels hired the guys from Acme (see road runner) to add the lootable items to the game, but certainly isn't hard to spot when a item has something you can steal or kick to find a lootable item. anyway, my life is too short to tell you all the reasons this game sucks, but take it from a RPG guy and his open minded GF, this game is all sorts of terrible. You will hate the plot, which you figure out about 2 hours before you are told about it, you will be given a powerpoint presentation complete with crazy animated text when you remember something (which btw, you remember in such great detail it will take 10 mins to account), fights are a pain in the ass. oh sod it, i can't go on, please for the love of god borrow it off some sap of a friend who has it and give it no more than 5 hours, as the following 5 hours will suck just as much and not improve at all.… Expand
  76. AndrewB
    Feb 24, 2009
    10
    Lost Odyssey is an incredible experience with a gripping story, epic adventures, and memorable characters. Sakaguchi has created a masterpiece that should be the template of what a JRPG should be (as he had done with his Final Fantasy series).
  77. TroelsJ
    Jan 20, 2009
    7
    As a fan of the turn-based RPG's it thrills me to find a game on xbox360 that is not Real-time RPG - pretty fun genre, but fans of the old generation-rpg-styles need a turn-based RPG fix at some point, and I've reached that point now. Lost Odyssey delivers this better than I'd expected if you choose to focus on the gameplay and ring-system only. However, there are quite a As a fan of the turn-based RPG's it thrills me to find a game on xbox360 that is not Real-time RPG - pretty fun genre, but fans of the old generation-rpg-styles need a turn-based RPG fix at some point, and I've reached that point now. Lost Odyssey delivers this better than I'd expected if you choose to focus on the gameplay and ring-system only. However, there are quite a few flaws. For instance the story is very familiar, just with heavy weight on the feel-bad-and-sad-cry-cry story, it's simply too much. Not to mention the incredibly long movie sequences. You lose a lot of your patience watching these dull, overtly long sequences, where the graphics doesn't impress in any way either (only the opening sequence really impressed me). The dialogues are so "this-is-so-touching-and-sad-it-makes-me-cry-even-though-it's-only-a-game"-like that it's only laughable. But as a fan of the genre I'm willing to let this go most of the time. This is the only reason why it get's such a high rating from me, but anyone who focuses on stories and graphics will not find what they need in Lost Odyssey.… Expand
  78. AaronA
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
    I played this game on my girlfriends X-Box 360 for along time got up to level 65, disc 4 before the final battle, I got my OWN Xbox 360 and had to restart, Thats how great of a game this is, for all you cryers about Turn-Based, you just don't like it because it's too "simple" and it doesn't blow people up, it's called strategy not just let's finish the game toI played this game on my girlfriends X-Box 360 for along time got up to level 65, disc 4 before the final battle, I got my OWN Xbox 360 and had to restart, Thats how great of a game this is, for all you cryers about Turn-Based, you just don't like it because it's too "simple" and it doesn't blow people up, it's called strategy not just let's finish the game to finish the game and say ok time to go spend more of Daddies money... play the game for what it is.… Expand
  79. JennaS.
    Sep 1, 2008
    2
    I love RPGs and have played (and liked) the majority of Final Fantasy games. However, Lost Odyssey is one of the worst RPGs I have ever played. I would hesitate to even call it an RPG; my idea of an RPG is being able to roam freely and do things in your own time. This is not a feature of Lost Odyssey. Firstly, you very rarely actually have control of any of the characters! I spent most of I love RPGs and have played (and liked) the majority of Final Fantasy games. However, Lost Odyssey is one of the worst RPGs I have ever played. I would hesitate to even call it an RPG; my idea of an RPG is being able to roam freely and do things in your own time. This is not a feature of Lost Odyssey. Firstly, you very rarely actually have control of any of the characters! I spent most of my time watching pointless, over-long cutscenes. If I'd wanted to watch a film, I would have watched a DVD, not played a game. When I did finally get control of a character I found the combat and general gameplay to be ok but the ridiculous cutscenes just frustrated me beyond belief. Secondly, the save points are VERY few and far-between. For example, you'll be given a save point before fighting a boss but not afterwards. So you kill a boss and then complete another half an hour of gameplay before coming across an opportunity to save which means if you die in that time (which is highly likely in this game due to the lack of refresh points/shops) you have to go through the whole boss-killing, boring cutscenes and half hour of gameplay again. Thirdly, the leveling of enemies is plain ridiculous. One minute you'll be fighting hoards of enemies who deal you tiny amounts of damage and then suddenly you'll come across a boss who wipes out your entire party in about two attacks. You then either have to spend a stupid amount of time leveling up because the other enemies are not powerful enough to allow you to level up reasonably quickly or attempt repeatedly to fight a ridiculously strong boss who wipes your party out time and time again. Its just frustrating; not fun. In my opinion Lost Odyssey wipes the fun out of RPGs. If you want a proper RPG rather than one long cutscene masquerading as one, play Oblivion, it's a true RPG which allows you to roam freely, truly interact with your environment and provides hours and hours of solid gameplay without corny, mind-numbing cutscenes inbetween.… Expand
  80. MikeA.
    Aug 26, 2008
    9
    Great writing and gameplay. High production values. I've been playing Final Fantasy since III and while this game won't win any awards for innovation, the gameplay, story and characters are a lot closer to the spirit of those early FFs than the sterile and corporate FFXII.
  81. TroyP.
    Aug 8, 2008
    10
    This game is truly amazing. A moving and exciting plot with a challenging and deep combat system. It is turn-based with random encounters which turns away some, but I love these types of games. My only gripe is that the main villian is pretty lame. He doesn't look cool nor is he interesting in the least. He does not compare to the likes of say Golbez, Kefka, or Sephiroth of FF4, FF6, or FF7.
  82. MikeV
    Jul 25, 2008
    9
    Real good game, of course it's not for everyone as you can see by the reviews, it was being criticized for being a turn-based RPG like older JRPG's. But there's nothing wrong with this style and it's great. Most people would agree, this is a very underrated game.
  83. Guy
    Jun 12, 2008
    9
    Lost Odyssey is a fantastic JRPG. The graphics are killer, the characters and monsters are rendered with great detail, the locations are greatly varied and beautifully constructed, the music is beautifully orchestrated and it does well to match the mood, the whole Immortal and Mortal concept gives leveling up a different spin then other JRPGs and the game is also deeply engaging thanks to Lost Odyssey is a fantastic JRPG. The graphics are killer, the characters and monsters are rendered with great detail, the locations are greatly varied and beautifully constructed, the music is beautifully orchestrated and it does well to match the mood, the whole Immortal and Mortal concept gives leveling up a different spin then other JRPGs and the game is also deeply engaging thanks to the plot and the way it is told. Now, onto the worst things about Lost Odyssey. Random Battles get very irritating if they are placed in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sadly, this is true with Lost Odyssey. It is horrible frustrating to end a random battle while trying to solve a puzzle and then to take literally 2 steps forward to complete the puzzle and fall into another random battle. Another big problem with Lost Odyssey is that the Save Points are sometimes unforgiving. One example of this would be on Disc 3 in the Experimental Staff. The save points are an hour and a half of gameplay away in that area. Very irksome indeed... One thing that I find silly to complain about is how Lost Odyssey is very similar to the JRPGs that came before it such as FF-X. Sure the plots are similar, some of the characters are cookie-cut outs and the battle system doesn't really innovate so much. But, you dont need innovation for a great game. Mistwalker took the best elements from previous JRPG's and incorporated it into their own game. They also added in some of their own things to make the game as good as possible. It is very hard to innovate an almost perfect genre so I dont blame Mistwalker. You really have to play Lost Odyssey for yourself and formulate your own opinion. I'm sure that if you loved Final Fantasy X, you'll love Lost Odyssey. Even if you didn't like FF-X and you adore JRPGs, I still highly recommend that you try it out. Now I hear many people complaining about the disc packaging problem and I agree with them. In the US, the discs are horrible packaged and stacked on top of each other. For those of you buying the game in the US, remember to shake the box before you purchase the game to make sure that no discs are loose!… Expand
  84. ChrisD.
    Jun 9, 2008
    9
    It's a Final Fantasy game, if it had Final Fantasy in the title it'd be averaging 90 instead of 80 and no-one would bat and eyelid. Story is slow but immensely gratifying. Characters are the games strongest attribute, near flawless. Combat is well polished but doesn't quite achieve turn-based perfection like FF10. Presentation/direction is great. Graphics never reach any It's a Final Fantasy game, if it had Final Fantasy in the title it'd be averaging 90 instead of 80 and no-one would bat and eyelid. Story is slow but immensely gratifying. Characters are the games strongest attribute, near flawless. Combat is well polished but doesn't quite achieve turn-based perfection like FF10. Presentation/direction is great. Graphics never reach any great heights, they are hit and miss, with the misses being painfully obvious (stuttering, some animation simply not attempted, lego block fingers). Disappointing really considering what other devs were pushing out of the 360 at a similar point in time. Sound and music par for the course. Has a RUN button, and when you hold it you damn well RUN like the wind. All in all it deserves to be placed on the same pedestal as the FF games, it is of that quality, it gets the things important to a JRPG right, and the really important things really right.… Expand
  85. JasonJ
    May 30, 2008
    10
    Great game and story. It may have turn based JRPG game mechanics that some criticize, but this is a perfect example of how you don't need super-duper-new tricked out controls and gamestyles to make a good storyline and game.
  86. StevenB.
    May 15, 2008
    9
    One of the most interesting and beautiful games to come to the xbox 360, dramatic storyline and great gameplay make it an most for all 360 owners.
  87. BartK.
    May 6, 2008
    9
    Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu. That already determines : nice gameplay, strong story and music that gives me goosebumps. That's what i already knew before i bought the game. And like many people say, the only reason why this game doesn't deserve a 10 is because of the technical letdowns ( unstable framerate and load lag ). but if you are a open minded gamer.. and you Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu. That already determines : nice gameplay, strong story and music that gives me goosebumps. That's what i already knew before i bought the game. And like many people say, the only reason why this game doesn't deserve a 10 is because of the technical letdowns ( unstable framerate and load lag ). but if you are a open minded gamer.. and you don't throw the controller away because you're stuck at the beginning in Uhra.. you'll have a great time with Lost Odyssey and everybody who gives this game under 5.. go fuck yourself .. this game is in my top 10 (J)RPG's ( along with FF, Mass Effect, Jade Empire, Oblivion, Fable, Diablo etc.)… Expand
  88. Jan
    May 3, 2008
    10
    Underrated is the major headline for this title. LO may not fit everybody likes, but in what it tries to be it is a major success. Charachter design, enemy design, graphics, sound and music are all good. Combat and ring system are complex, motivating and fun, the difficulty level is adequate and creates interesting battles. In the end LO delivers 60 to 75 hours of real good gameplay what Underrated is the major headline for this title. LO may not fit everybody likes, but in what it tries to be it is a major success. Charachter design, enemy design, graphics, sound and music are all good. Combat and ring system are complex, motivating and fun, the difficulty level is adequate and creates interesting battles. In the end LO delivers 60 to 75 hours of real good gameplay what makes the metascore of 78% look like a bad joke. Same game under FF label would have been 85 to 95% as usual.… Expand
  89. DarrenR.
    Apr 24, 2008
    9
    This is one of the most underrated games I've played. Quite how Gamespy could give it 50% is beyond me. I'm no JRPG fanboi either. First time I've played one. This is videogame storytelling at its best. Fun combat system too!
  90. AlanG.
    Apr 23, 2008
    4
    I always thought that the idea of gaming was that you were meant to be involved? Here it feels as though I spend the vast majority of my time doing nothing but watching spectacularly dull CG clips of equally badly acted stereotyped characters. I may not have given this enough time but after several hours of doing very little I gave up.
  91. DaynS
    Apr 3, 2008
    5
    Picked it up looking for a little retro gaming with polish. After losing 2 hours of playing to a power outage and no auto-save outside of dungeons reminded me that to be true to the JRPG Genre you really, really have to hate the player and the player really, really has to love you for it.
  92. TomS.
    Apr 2, 2008
    7
    i thought the game would have more of a dynasty warriors feel i was very disappointed about that . but i have come to like the game and lots of achievements for xbox360 good job
  93. StevenH.
    Mar 29, 2008
    4
    Too many videos, lots of glitchy videos and frustrating combat.
  94. MikeD.
    Mar 24, 2008
    9
    Incredible game. It has what the industry needs most to keep growing: content. Amazing visuals and a fun storyline. My only beef were the puzzle like dungeons which really just slowed the process of this hybrid movie-game. It was a blast.
  95. ChockLo
    Mar 18, 2008
    9
    Absolutely stunning - the game that FF12 should have been. Story, battle, link system are perfectly tuned using tried and tested formulas. The only reason why this game doesn't deserve a ten is because of the technical letdowns (framerate issues and load lag leading to 'pop ups').
  96. NANA
    Mar 17, 2008
    4
    The only innovative thing about this game is the retardedly boring dream system, but when you break it down, they are just text cut-scenes (I bet you can't get through the first dream without scoffing, it might as well be a mexican soap opera.) The something extremely similar to the ring system has been implemented in other jrpgs, sorry to burst everyones bubble. The game would The only innovative thing about this game is the retardedly boring dream system, but when you break it down, they are just text cut-scenes (I bet you can't get through the first dream without scoffing, it might as well be a mexican soap opera.) The something extremely similar to the ring system has been implemented in other jrpgs, sorry to burst everyones bubble. The game would freeze during the first load screen if I stopped playing it for a few hours, but that was most likely the shitty hardwares problem.… Expand
  97. Ryan
    Mar 17, 2008
    1
    Not as good as FF, or Mass Effect.
  98. OsmanZ.
    Mar 14, 2008
    9
    The first 60 hours were memorable. After that point with the sub quests and other optional stuff, it built up to 100+ hours of gameplay. Although I do think that the sub quests were sub par, and they distanced themselves from the storyline WAY too much, they were there for the completists and grind maniacs, although everything that was painful was totally optional.
  99. KevinA.
    Mar 13, 2008
    9
    While the game may start off slowly, it really gets going after disc 2 and I couldn't stop playing it. Any fan of Final Fantasy and JRPGs will love this game. I would have given it a ten if they kids had been left out and the framerate was a bit more steady with less load times.
  100. AaronR.
    Mar 11, 2008
    8
    The game is unapologetically a JRPG. If you think it's anything else, you'll be disappointed. Even though there is little in the way of innovation, the ring system being just about the only thing that wasn't in a final fantasy game or Blue Dragon, the game is quite a fun, classical, JRPG. Occasionally, there were framerate issues, but there was nothing ever so bad as to The game is unapologetically a JRPG. If you think it's anything else, you'll be disappointed. Even though there is little in the way of innovation, the ring system being just about the only thing that wasn't in a final fantasy game or Blue Dragon, the game is quite a fun, classical, JRPG. Occasionally, there were framerate issues, but there was nothing ever so bad as to detract away from the experience. The story is fantastically interwoven with the plot of the game, though it could be a little less emo. The sounds are amazing as well as the voice acting, though, the foreign language voice acting is markably better than the English. It's worth it to play for 30 min. or so with the Italian voices, even if you don't understand Italian, to understand what I'm talking about.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#4 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. IGN AU
    80
    It's staggeringly gorgeous, and looks and plays like a Final Fantasy title. It rarely steps away from the origins of the genre – instead playing with the 'me too!' mentality of a company that desperately wants to show the world that Square Enix can be bested.
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  2. IGN
    82
    It may not be in the same class as "Mass Effect," but for a system in desperate need for more quality RPGs, Lost Odyssey fits nicely into the 360 library.
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  3. GameSpy
    50
    We have immense respect for what Lost Odyssey tries to do: be a back-to-basics JRPG with modern technological trimmings on the 360. Unfortunately, it's less a celebration of what made older RPGs great and more a crude relic of their past.
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