IGN Reviews - The Last Story - Video Review [Wii]

[@TonyKanameKuran]

The Last Story needs to be remastered in HD for the Switch.

[@DarkFlame0wns]

Absolutely! Xenoblade released around the same time and it is getting a the love now while this game is slowly being forgotten. The last story is on that same tier level and deserves a remake or sequel.

[@ashatacamelfan5629]

@@DarkFlame0wns Playing it on dolphin emulator, looks great!

[@dale3852]

Wii u bigs it up

[@The_Prizessin_der_Verurteilung]

"HD for the Switch"? PFFT!!

[@Adamchevy]

@@dale3852 what do you mean bigs it up?

[@AguyNamedHorse]

it could look better? It's on the wii. it's at it's limit yo

[@esk8jaimes]

Lol, here I am with a HDMI cable from Hyperkin and Marseilles Mclassic graphics upscaler with pixel smoothing software! 😂 I'm at the pinnacle of Wii quality!

[@yass3425]

@@esk8jaimes that or a gaming pc with a dolphin elmutor lol But it will still looks lacking compared to the current modern games

[@tamaskalem1492]

I would love for this thing to have an hd remastered version.

[@alfasilverblade]

TamaskanLEM a portable hd version on the Switch would be godlike.

[@golfer435]

Yes please

[@milzamkarami4298]

sadly, no mistwalker's games ever got remastered.

[@Omni_G]

At the beginning: Holy shit! Is that Ganondorf?!

[@poopyrose8180]

Haha me and my older brother called him "Wanna be Ganondorf" while we were playing the game XD

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

Ha! Special guest host the evil Ganderp!

[@crackcorn0404]

That was my first reaction too.

[@ivanm.r.7363]

Just finished this game last night. It was totally worth my time and money. great music, interesting battle system and likeable characters. Ninendo was dumb for not bringing it early to the west with a big marketing campaign.

[@GalanDestroyer]

That's great to know. After watching this IGN review and taking you up on your experience with the game, gonna pick this up sometime this week.

[@JK-xz1lt]

This really needs an HD update for Switch.

[@BryceCzirr-jz7ju]

Switch itself isn't even HD.

[@WishiXD]

Yes it is ​@@BryceCzirr-jz7ju

[@flatboyashaf]

BRING THIS TO THE SWITCH

[@EonHSD]

Please, all of you : Go Play this. And if it's 60 bucks, it doesn't matter. I played so many great Games but story-wise, this game is the best game I think I've ever played. I wasn't prepared for all the emotional stuff going on and the depth of it all. Do yourself a favor and pick this up.

[@Phantomaryan]

it costs around 50p here xD

[@killahlos7501]

sakaguchi (ff 1-9) leader

[@allanmhanson]

This is the 1st JRPG i've ever played and the 1st RPG i play in a home console, AND I FUCKING LOVE IT!!!!!!!!. It's all perfect, all!!!! A 10 out of 10 hands down!!! BUY IT!!!!!!

[@thebiggestwalkthrou]

agree

[@YoutubeAccountMan]

You missed the golden age of JRPGs. I'm so sorry

[@allanmhanson]

yep. nut i like action RPGs, tunr based get me damn bored :B i've been playing a lot of rpgs, but i just like action. Pokemon is the only exception.

[@davidtorresohyeah]

A truly masterpiece that should be placed by anyone who enjoys any kind of fantasy adventure dressed with an excellent story, memorable characters, a superb soundtrack, an outstanding art direction and wonderful characters design. Thanks Nintendo for bringing such jewel to Europe and to the crew for reviving a genre that has been suffering so much in the current generation.

[@m4x30000]

"It could look better [...]" "[...] Sometimes you can hear the wii growning under the strain" Uh huh, that makes perfect sense ! Oh wait...

[@FIREGOD333]

I'm guessing it means it's somewhat linear and doesn't allow for free-roam and exploration of wide open areas.

[@ColdhardSilver]

Control: great Ai: you can control their magic, moves, and targets but they do well on their own. Tech issue: sometimes slows up when there is too much going on. No motion control Hope this helps ^-^

[@johnnyscifi]

That red haired dude looks an awful lot like Ganon...:p

[@obitwokenobi9808]

I thought it *was* Ganon when I first saw him.

[@n1nj4l1nk]

@@obitwokenobi9808 dorf

[@quatz1981]

Playing it for the first time right now and i love it.

[@duhneez2068]

it holds up so well, just replayed it this week!!

[@WinterIsComingXII]

It seems like it'll be a great game, I'm not that thrilled with the combat mechanic where you run up and auto attack everyone but I'm sure it will expand once I've played more. The music and voice acting are outstanding and the story seems like it's going to be a classic.

[@mistressbayonetta]

TIME FOR A SWITCH HD REMASTER

[@BryceCzirr-jz7ju]

Switch itself isn't even HD lol

[@kawaiiamethist]

You can compare the turn-based system to strategy games. You don't win by having the best reflexes and timing, you win by preparing for battle and reading the situation. When you're up against a tough boss, or low on health and looking for the next save point, the battle system proves to be just as thrilling as real time.

[@dichosen1]

Favorite game of all time no cap bro

[@MrTrancedsailor]

I had no idea Nobuo was still making music! This makes me ridiculously excited, and I am officially sold on the Wii U. Yes I know this is a Wii game but it'll play on it :P

[@DivineAria]

The art book and special box aren't pre-order bonuses. All first edition releases will come with them. However, XSEED has said they are doing a limited print, so if you really want those items, your safest bet would be to pre-order. Also, if you haven't heard yet, the mini-soundtrack will be a pre-order bonus to those who pre-order from Gamestop, EB Games Canada, and Amazon. You should receive all the extras if you pre-order from one of the places mentioned above.

[@michaelcarrig]

Such an incredible freakin' game. The 20 hour JRPG should be a new design form. While this game is nowhere near as deep as Lost Odyssey, Xenoblade or Final Fantasy XII; it is extremely streamlined, playable and joyful. It is undoubtedly one of the best battle systems I have played in a while and it takes great features from FFXII, Vagrant Story, Valkyria Chronicles and cover based games. If it weren't for the slowdown it would be a 10/10. It is just a bit ahead of its time.

[@RandomCommenterful]

Yep. There are different types of options where you can customize the controls. Look in the manual for more details.

[@ChadKenova]

Bought a wiiu windwaker bundle last week been looking for good rpgs from the wii. Picked up this and xenoblade chronicles, really loving xenoblade hadn't started the last story yet. Gonna get the metroid trilogy and both zelda's. But some recommendations would be nice

[@gabrielcaceres4715]

Fire Emblem Radaint Dawn

[@golfer435]

Tomas Caceres good luck finding it!!!

[@DivineAria]

Being a Nintendo IP isn't why XSEED kep the NoE translations/voices. They kept them because XSEED felt it was extremely done well. They could have changed the voices/translations if they wanted to. Xenoblade's sales did not have a direct affect on what XSEED wanted to publish because Xenoblade has nothing to do with XSEED. They said in an interview that TLS fit what they look for when choosing titles to publish and some of the team member who played the game said they loved it.

[@leadality]

I recently bought the game. I'd say I'm around halfway through at this point. Last major game I sat through was Xenoblade. I'd highly recommend Last Story as well. Only thing I would change at this point is how easy combat can be at times. Each party member has 5 lives per fight-sequence, including the protagonist you control. This allows for plenty of mistakes in fights. I'm hoping for some sort of difficulty increase option once I've beaten the game. So tl;dr, they're both amazing games.

[@OniLink99999]

@UltimateIllz Keep in mind, that's not 20 hours of 'gameplay' - that's 20 hours of story. There's the meaty online multiplayer, side-quests (about 10 hours worth according to some forum posts I saw when the Japanese version came out)...not to mention some good old fashioned exploration. Still not too lengthy for an RPG, I agree, but it's still longer than most games nowadays and it's not like it costs more because it's a JRPG and so should be longer. I say judge by quality, not quantity =)

[@ProjectMartyr]

This is my favorite game now, or it at least qualifies. It didn't focus on this huge adventure that, when you think about it tends to just pad hours played. Instead it focused on the story and developing the characters. One of the best games ever.

[@Valmanway1]

hey, how does it play with the nunchuk and wii mote, because from the footage i've seen it seem they only use the controller pro.

[@stepheneubanks8814]

I beat this game from start to finish in 18:45:22 without stopping but to use the bathroom and to restock on snacks it was an amazing gaming experience I give it 9.5 out of 10 grate game

[@AOanimeandgaming]

wow impressive 👌👍

[@stepheneubanks8814]

playing with out stopping was the best way to play this game smoke a blow and have fun

[@darrendavenport3334]

+Stephen Eubanks good work .... you must be proud of that accomplishment....

[@BioHazardGround0]

I think what made me love this game so much was the characters and the style.

[@assentodele]

I suppose it depends on what you like. If you're a fan of RPG's (and JRPG's in particular) this game is an absolute no brainer. It suffers from a little bit of linearity but the game gives you the option of re-visiting places and doing sidequests which help break it up. The story isn't really groundbreaking, but the characters are really solid and help completely glaze over any of the plot's shortcomings. The game looks beautiful for a Wii game, too. I'd definitely recommend. :) Hope you enjoy.

[@erenelliekush]

wait so does the items unlock after hours of play or is that just saying that far into the story? Like if i play for 3 hours but am not far in will it be the same as someone who plays 3 hours and is farther?

[@TheLastFury]

The GameStop where I live told me that this comes out anywhere from August 15 or 16. I told them that there website says it comes out tomorrow yet they say they were told otherwise. It will come out tomorrow for sure right?

[@Animotion1000]

FINAL Fantasy? The LAST Story? Even fantasy and story...cmon dude...

[@stkjoey4136]

this game was directed by the original creator of Final Fantasy

[@RandomCommenterful]

Well, If you preorder the game at Gamestop, you get a free soundtrack CD featuring seven memorable tracks from the game. In addition, all first edition copies come in a special box with a 40 page soft cover art book featuring concept art and all that jazz. So if you want both, I suggest preordering the game and buy it at launch.

[@RATPT0I]

Quick question: Does the length of the game (or the game itself) justify a purchase. I hear it's only 30 hours long. Xenoblade lasted about 100. I don't have an online connection for the Wii either.

[@FIREGOD333]

Hmm, any technical issues? Broken controls/ai? How do you control your ai party or if they do that themselves are they any good? Uses motion controls/are they any good?

[@ilovewallacebuthategromit]

I can say as a long-time RPG fan that this is one of my favorite games ever. It proves that even a linear, 20-hour RPG can be powerful and inspiring. The Last Story makes all those 80-hour open-world RPGs seem utterly useless by comparison.

[@DivineAria]

It's 20 hours if you rush through the story without taking the time to explore and do quests. The developer has said that the game will run 30 hours with side quests included(course, the game can run around 40+ hours if you take the time to fully explore, level up weapons, revisit dungeons for items, battle in the arenas, etc., etc.)

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

What is the music called in the video background? Sounds so awesome.

[@rifasclub]

Classifed Chappy Kanan

[@fightnight14]

Amazing game. I don't really play JRPG's but this one caught my interest and i never regret playing it.

[@rifasclub]

Out of curiosity, did you get it?

[@fightnight14]

rifasclub I did. Terrific gsme

[@rifasclub]

Yeah.

[@MexicanRmz]

The problem after playing Xenoblade Chronicles is that all JP RPGs will disappoint you :( ....

[@amonstar1241]

+MexicanRmz not this one.

[@markasscop]

it's actually for that reason I recommend this game be played first

[@markasscop]

***** actually,I'd advocate playing pandoras tower after xenoblade

[@markasscop]

the game's quite different from xenoblade,so comparisions shouldnt be too prevalent I dont know,I just feel like pandoras tower is a nice way to end off the rainfall trilogy,and to me at least,its ending(s) lingered in my mind longer than xenoblade's plus its cool to look back on pandoras tower being the wii's last great game before it stopped being supported

[@duhsasjekirom555]

not this one

[@brqde1319]

Anyone know if the art book comes with a copy if you buy it on release date, or just if you have it preordered?

[@assentodele]

It's funny because most reviews talk about slowdown, but I rarely experienced it - Maybe once or twice with more action going on on-screen than most PS3/Xbox games which have shortcomings in the same area. I'll take a hiccup a couple times to play a game this beautiful and detailed.

[@RandomGuyinJapan]

Can we have another Project Rainfall please? This time for Switch? Thank you. Really need to play this game again!!

[@fordmustangjaime]

I hope we get another Mistwalker game soon. Lost Odyssey is the best JRPG I've played since FFX.

[@jasonball3496]

How is the tutorial/opening? Are there a bunch of pauses to read long text boxes that explain deep mechanics only once, or is there a gradual getting accustomed to the systems?

[@EonHSD]

Jeffery Francis The combat System gets deeper and more detailed the further you get.

[@jasonball3496]

EonHSD Are there multiple wordy text boxes in the beginning of the game that explain game mechanics?

[@ambersdarkfox]

yes you do it clicks off that it does it but it does not give money nor exp till you go back to the person that gives you the quest. Not one of the quests that I have done gave me the rewards auto only clicked it off my quest lists. Not one auto gave me a thing. And you can look at the missions online and even they tell you where to find your quest giver and when they appear. I got at least ten quests done that ive not gotten the reward for and have a hard time finding the giver.

[@Shuru10]

2:00 You know how she said how it slows down the Wii some times? Will it work faster/ better on a Wii- U? (playing it on the system I mean). O__o Just wondering. :D

[@m1s3ry97]

"It could look better". No, not on a Wii. The game looks like an early 360 title, actually.

[@RandomCommenterful]

Maybe sales didn't affect TLS's release directly, but the sales of Xenoblade showed that there is still indeed a market for good JRPG's in North America; more specifically on the Wii. That(probably)encouraged TLS's release. Anyways, my point was that Xenoblade and TLS aren't in competition with each other since the release dates are almost two months apart. If they were both released within the same month, then I could have seen the competition. But two months apart? That's a bit of a stretch.

[@tiedyechamp1913]

I must be slow because I'm only halfway through and I have collected about twenty hours of gameplay. Maybe it's because I take my time with everything.

[@yongho098]

do you know where i could find a copy?

[@ambersdarkfox]

To those of you currently playing the last story multiplayer. Heres some helpful hints to not get you killed. To those of you as meele players protect your magic user. It takes time for them to charge an magic attack.If their bum rushed their weaker up close and get their arses handed to them. To you magic users. Stick to your magic. Get back dont rush in stick close to the healing barrels.

[@DesperadoBloo]

"alongside Lost Odyssey as Mistwalker's best work"? That's a heavy claim, I'll definitely have to try this one out.

[@CornishCreamtea07]

This game has better graphics then most first party Wii games, even better than Xenoblade and that had some amazing graphics, the gameplay is the best I've ever seen in an RPG and the story is very good.

[@DivineAria]

I'm halfway through my game(chapter 26) and I've put in about 22 hours. By the time I'm done, I'll probably be over 40 hours. Believe me, it is only 20 hours long IF you rush straight through the story and don't do anything else. There are actually many things to do from exploring the city to collecting ink dyes, playing mini games, arenas, optional quests, etc, etc. It's not open-world exploration like Xenoblade(which is actually too big for me) but it's not linear like XIII either.

[@mountaindewitt]

@3000whateverman You can't really judge that from a couple of gameplay clips. What makes you think it's boring?

[@maiwei]

Quality vs. quantity, friend. Remember that. Also, this game doesn't drag on like most RPG games do. It has plenty of optional side-quests, but the main story isn't full on nonsensical (and obviously forced) detours games like those in the Tales series, I was put off at first, but after having actually played it, I thought it was worth it. It's also only $30 at Gamestop if you live in the U.S, which is also a plus. =)

[@gamer55551]

I WANT THIS TO BE PORTED TO THE NEW 3DS (along with Pandora Tower)

[@golfer435]

The New 3DS would not be able to handle this game. Dolphin can barely handle this and it runs Xenoblade perfectly fine.

[@benparker384]

F

[@Aurumk1]

Is this two player on the same system or do you have to link?

[@TheCovertKid]

Is it possible to play with the wiimote and nunchuck?

[@Xceny]

Thanks! I have never gotten such a thorough answer on youtube before. You sir, get a medal :D

[@endhymn]

@PoonReturns Nintendo doesn't need graphics, like some other companies that base their games only on how they look and don't develop anything else. Nintendo actually makes games that make sense, are fun, and have a good development team. Sincerely, I think you are a CoD fan.

[@LastRambo341]

@dudetotalypsn I find Wii games more appealing. And I'm not arguing that the wii has more quality games than Ps3/360, I'm arguing that it has a good number. The WiiU is coming out, which is why not a lot of great Wii games are getting released lately. Makes sense.

[@j0nnyism]

fancy lighting and particle effects and high resolution does not make up for bad art direction however, according to some comments that all people care about in games

[@TheNorth15]

Interesting fact about this game. The creator of Final Fantasy originally said that Last Story would be his "Last" game, similar to how he said Final Fantasy would be his "Final" game, but again he retracted his statement but now you know where he got the title idea from.

[@WinterIsComingXII]

Ahh I didn't know you could change the attack controls. I'll hjave to check that out once I log back on. I've been too busy to play lately.

[@DivineAria]

I would have to agree with your statements as LO happens to be my favorite game so far this gen, and it'll stay that way unless TLS can top it. Being from the same developer, you just never know. Looking forward to this one.

[@matticulously]

Is this as good as Lost Odyssey? I'll definitely be getting this eventually.

[@lumby]

@woskis9161 You can barely consider it a console when you like at the games they've released. How many good games did you get in 2011 aside from zelda?

[@taylorKH55]

are they going to do the same localization in the U.S, or is it still going to be the British voice actors

[@Possanteman]

for all the ppl that want or are thinking of buying this game,do it. I havent played an rpg like this since final fantasy 7,its full or story,good concept,strategy and awesome combat,its worth all the money u put on it! :) i just finished it and i love it,on my list of favourite games!

[@RidleySmash]

@BeerTimeGaming I dont consider anybody "gamers" anymore. The things we have nowadays are entertainment systems, NOT gaming consoles. Just like smartphones, they're handheld computers, the "phone" part is just a feature.

[@Oisterboy]

I'm buying this purely as a collectors item. I feel like 10 years from now the limited edition will be a commodity. But I'm sure I will enjoy playing it.

[@Filipeocosta]

In my opinion, I recommend Xenoblade Chronicles more than the Last Story. It is one of the best rpgs, no scratch that, one of the best games I've ever played.

[@shumworld]

does the campaign have a online co-op feature?

[@RandomCommenterful]

Well, this game is more of a second party title, rather than a third party title. I've never played a Final Fantasy game, so the fact that the creator of the series made this game has no influence on me. But, from what I've seen, the game seems to be really good with a diverse combat system and really good art direction. I've already preordered it and I'm currently waiting for its release.

[@novalocke3962]

I bought it, haven't played it yet, so excited now.

[@SunnyPhilly]

I don't exactly care for Xenoblade, so I am glad this game is going to be given a chance in the US. This was the game that I wanted to try out more and it looks so fun at that. My body is ready.

[@tcrpgfan]

It's also waay more combat oriented, like mass effect, so the shorter play time is rather warranted, plus you get a new game+ when you're done (It's even chrono trigger style)

[@Flamesofthunder]

I prefer Original Audio but im quite happy with the Voice over it might be better than the Original

[@AchedSphinx]

For some reason, I think it would be fun if JRPGs went the massive battles route. By massive battles I mean, 6-10 people involved in the fight, and the battles themselves hard as hell. It would be an action RPG of course. Couldn't imagine turn-based with something like that.

[@TheOnionFighterr]

I really liked playing this game and I would recommend it.

[@Clesarie]

Is this the Xseed translation or is there a different localization in the uk?

[@sethramsey556]

This game feels a lot like Final Fantasy 12 to me. Not saying thats a bad thing. I love it. The graphics are fantastic, though I would LOVE to see this game in HD. Maybe if Nintendo starts doing remasters of games in HD on the Wii U, this will be one. The only complaint I have is, because its so graphically intense (By wii standards at least) it slows down pretty bad in some places. I've seen the game go from a steady 30fps to 15-20 in large areas/fights.

[@DiazThumb]

@illyas1 That's why he said "The WiiU is coming out, which is why not a lot of great Wii games are getting released lately. Makes sense" =) I suppose

[@ChadKenova]

Ive read pandora's tower has a game breaking bug that makes it impossible to finish it. Because i want to get it, really liked the last story but damn the framerate was horrible is pandoras framerate ok?

[@RandomCommenterful]

Maybe, but sadly, it hasn't been confirmed if Pandora's tower will make it in America. They're a bit more hesitant with that one since it hasn't sold that well in Japan. I hope it does because it's the most appealing of the three games, at least for me.

[@WinterIsComingXII]

Gameinformer gave it a 6 because it's owned by Gamestop. Gamestop wants this game to fail because this game is in direct competition with Xenoblade chronicles which is a Gamestop exclusive. This game is a classic JRPG and one of the best to come out in years.

[@DivineAria]

The voice actors and combat are all great, IMO. There are so many different elements involved with the battle system that I don't feel it's necessary to need 10 different combat moves for each characters. The game is chaotic and busy enough without all that. I will agree the character models look a bit stiff at times. However, the graphics are nicely polished and, in general, it's one of the best looking wii-games. Only complaints I have is the slow frame rate and the camera being too close.

[@GSBroker]

which is better in your opinion? xenoblades or the last story? im getting one of these.

[@nyanfish1]

watz the music ??! plz tell its so good

[@Neostar617]

The slow down is a problem, but like you said its not gamebreaking. The game is stil great on the wii and honestly I feel it wouldn't benefit at all except no FPS problems and slightly clearer visuals. As for the controller style, it's preferenctial. I actualy prefer the nunchuk over classic controller because the game was made for the normal style of control and it just feels much more fluid and natural.

[@DivineAria]

Could be wrong but I think they're referring to the setting of this game. TLS takes place on an island and doesn't involve the entirety of a world. That would be my guess. That doesn't bother me though, personally.

[@RazerXPYugioh]

I agree with your theory makes since to me. But I think it's safe to say Jrpgs don't sell on 360 anywhere not just in Japan they don't sell well in the US either. The western rpgs are the ones that sell on the 360 in the US. PS3 though I have no clue what sells on that.

[@nyanfish1]

plz can someone tell me wath the music in the back ground is ?

[@RandomCommenterful]

I don't see how this game could be any better if they put it on either those two consoles aside from graphics. Besides, part of the hype for this game is the the fact that it's ON the Wii.

[@caiobfranco01]

what's the name of the song playing?