Ogre Battle 64: The Best RPG...

[@maniacal1870]

So the one thing Reborn is showing, is that there's a LOT more Ogre Battle fans than I had thought. Which begs the question...why haven't we gotten more?

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

I've got my theories: Tactics Ogre on PSP didn't sell as well as Square Enix wanted, Matsuno (series creator) has said in interviews that he doesn't like doing the same thing and most of all Square Enix's mismanagement from FFXII until maybe FFXV. But if we all buy 10 copies of Tactics Ogre: Reborn hopefully we'll get that long awaited sequel!

[@WarrenReport]

They preffer FFT

[@Terrackhimself]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey I would imagine that game devs have not figured out that we just want an updated version but not completely different. Like Xcom. There was a mod out there that updated the original version with more weapons, more tech, more enemies, etc etc. But the new version, while introducing some new elements that are interesting. It is not the original just updated.

[@mac1bc]

Go play Unicorn Overlord now

[@godlymegatron5698]

Person of Lordly Caliber is the GOAT! A cool, stylish experimental rts for its time that hasn't been replicated. As a 6 year old back then I had no idea what I was doing and still won by throwing numbers of undead spawn. The ccockatrice was the hardest enemy for me because I couldn't read well and find out an antidote was a thing among others. I still knew ridding myself of enemy leaders was the only way to win and the game encourages it. Alignments? Cause for war? Waifus? This ain't rocket science or fire emblem hoo ha. This is a one sided omega m@ssacre of the surface or so I told myself. Black Cauldron , nightmare before Christmas and waw zombies were all the rage for me. I try to play other games similar to it. Like final fantasy but they don't scratch the etch. Mainly because for the lack of better words they play like eastern heavily pixelated turn based mobile phone games and their not for me. Turn based games like xcom, paper mario, hard west, darkest dungeon, wasteland, divinity original sins are more my jamm. Just like Battalion Wars that came from a turn based series Advanced Wars. I don't believe will see the light of day unless the mother series gets a lot of success.

[@hhectorlector]

I just watched this video with my dad after watching the final ogre tactics reborn trailer. Great work. Funny, too. Subscribed.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Appreciate the sub! And shouts out to your dad he must be pretty cool if he's into TRPGs!

[@ahabgaddis7277]

it's wild how little this game is talked about

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Hopefully with the new Vanillaware game Unicorn Overlord introducing a new generation of people to the Ogre Battle genre Ogre Battle 64 will see a resurgence!

[@KnightCrown]

The eyes-only sprite aesthetic is shared by the early Trails games too. Also thank god I found I this channel hours before going back to army camp.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

I didn't know that! Happy to be of service

[@eddienash2095]

Getting to the point where your team would combine their moves with the dragons and some of the others was the best

[@corey2232]

This game desperately needs a modern HD remaster. It's one of only 2 great N64 RPGs, while also being the best of the 2 (imo). It's got a unique battle system that plays out mostly by itself, as classes/preparation/strategy beforehand matter most. The in game choices, differing paths to recruit new characters & multiple endings offer a ton of replayability. Please Square Enix, give us an HD-2D remake of this game!

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Hear hear!

[@schultz4966]

Anyone watching this after playing Unicorn Overlord? It’s kinda crazy how 1 to 1 the gameplay is. Even things like the menus and to some extent the UI. Really cool that we basically got a modern Ogre Battle game.

[@28_Spokes]

I needed this video, thank you. One of my all time favourite games that never got the love it deserved.

[@mystkmastkal]

This review is of lordly caliber. Great job! I never knew this game looked this good. It's definitely one of the best looking N64 games.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

It's no Glover but I love the way it looks too

[@mac1bc]

The soundtrack is top notch too 😀

[@Saku2Suzuki]

only thing missing from OB64 was a higher difficulty setting. I love this game.

[@danieladamczyk4024]

Hello fellow tactician. Good to find someone with this same passion to tactical games like me. And you approach is far profesional that my, you should be proud of work well done.

[@Saiki3]

I love this game, I have it complete in the box. The music is amazing. It's a crime not having sequels

[@JustRight6578]

The music had me thinking reborn would be similar. :(

[@shallendor]

This is the game that got me to buy a used N-64, and it is the only game i have for it!

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Money well spent!

[@shallendor]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey Yes it was!

[@Tiwill]

Man, this is like the perfect video for this game. You covered everything I love about it and got me laughing out loud a lot. Thanks for making this!

[@shawnfox5568]

If I had a million dollars, I would commission a team to make an expanded version of a game built on OB64's mechanics systems. Favorite game of all time, hands down.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Money well spent! I'd use it towards Final Fantasy Tactics 2 either way we both win.

[@JustRight6578]

It could use some graphical love. Leave the story and the maps. BOOM YOU GOT A BANGER. STUPID STUDIOS!

[@mac1bc]

Yes, i wanted to continue the story after getting the best ending. 😢

[@LordAbsu]

Try Unicorn Overlord 😎

[@GB-sh9st]

Criminally underviewed channel! Just found you by luck through Kartia lol

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Thank you for the kind words! Trying to get to 1,000 subs so if you know anyone else that's interested please peer pressure them into watching

[@silversabith]

This was the only game I owned for n64, and still is.

[@PTp1ranha]

My dad played this game when I was small, so it's a part of my childhood memories. But I never really played it myself, so it remains a hazy memory. Reading up on the game and comparing it to what I remember, I'm pretty sure my dad got one of the bad endings.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Lol

[@mountainmgtow5421]

Thank you for pronouncing everything correctly, especially "Zeteginean Empire". Great video.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

I do my best! Appreciate the support!

[@STOCKHOLM07]

I wear my heart on my sleeve. Literally, I've got the Ogre Battle 64 dragon tattoo'd on my shoulder.

[@flurishart612]

God I loved this game. I remember seeing it in Nintendo power and for some reason being captivated by it and when I played it, it was really confusing because I was little, but ended up being an amazing story and experience one of the coolest games ever for me

[@Kain5th]

yeah Unicorn Overlord definitely took its inspiration from this.

[@Mike-zd8wq]

Favorite game on 64. Needs a sequel.

[@oliverje85]

I am hoping with the success of Unicorn Overlord, that we finally get a true sequel to this game and there were so many differences and features of this game that weren’t in UO, as well as a depth of Ogre Battle 64, that I am hoping we get it!

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Hell yeah! Fingers are firmly crossed.

[@4GFlip]

Yes, yes yes and yes it is my favorite. I still play it to this day. I have the English edition and I still can’t get enough of it. There’s still so much to do.

[@zakunick1]

OB64 is one of my all time favorites. I forget how many times I’ve played through it. I’m sure after I finish TO:R I’ll be jonesing to revisit it.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

And after you revisit OB64 you'll want to revisit Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis. It's a vicious Ogre cycle!

[@zakunick1]

I played KoL back when it first came out, but never finished it. I find that I prefer the MotBQ/OB64 play style better than the tactics grid. Still having a great time with Tactics Ogre, though.

[@quintintang3743]

I m a game seller for 20 years Yes, Ogre Battle 64 is the no.1 S. rpg. 2nd is Dragon Force, Sega Saturn. 3rd is Dragon Force 2

[@peaceonmars]

How does being a game seller make your opinion more valid? Selling boxing gloves doesn't make you Rocky Marciano.

[@quintintang3743]

Coz i test & play games every week in the last 20yrs, it just my personal view, you can suggest your no.1.

[@reso-o5t]

Wooot Ogre battle 64, my favorite N64 game.... and possibly favorite tactics game... at least top 3.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Dare I ask the other two?

[@reso-o5t]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey FFT ... i happened to play the PsP version which was great... and front mission 1 snes (rom translation) . Loved the customization : )

[@hermeticinstrumentalist6804]

It is an absolutely wonderful game, still listen to the music regularly. Multiple endings, fun combat. Chaos frame, everything, the pacing is also wonderful. Music, just so damn good. Easy to gush, and I am not going to spoil anything. Thank you for bringing peoples attention to this game. Played it on the N64, and many years later on Emulator, still a blast. So many combos, magic, monsters capturing and hidden items. Just a general hell yeah. Awesome of you to give everyone a Tutorial as well. Beat the game when I was 8 years old, got a bad ending and traded it in. Horrible mistake, played it later and had so much fun.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Happy to be of service! I can't imagine getting a good ending at 8 years old. I played through FFT when I was that age and while I loved it I wouldn't say I understood it.

[@hermeticinstrumentalist6804]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey I certainly didn't understand a lot of what was going on, I played keep away and only used my main character, spent all of the training on him and his group almost entirely, had a bunch of starved companies besides him, training wise. It was weird how I puppy guarded with him the cap and made him fight everything. Anyhow, hope you're having a good day.

[@Kittyjingles28]

I used to have this as a cartridge, now it's gonna live on my steam deck.

[@Jahalang82]

I found this game at a flea market and snatched it up really quick

[@khmergodhobbies]

we need march of black queen remake. i love that game.

[@Loner098]

Who knew this could be a worthy competitor to Chrono Trigger.

[@Micolash_is_behind_you]

One of the greatest of all time

[@tristandell]

ur a chad. subscribed

[@torinsmith5202]

Just ordered this game for my n64. Stoked

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

@@torinsmith5202 Now that’s what I’m talking about!

[@binghambud]

Unicorn Overload 64 Person of Lordly Caliber.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

I'd been calling it Unicorn Overlord this whole time, but yeah that game looks sweet!!!

[@binghambud]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey I still would prefer Ogre Battle, but I'm sure there's a reason for the name change for the franchise.

[@oliverje85]

Unicorn Overlord was a toe dip compared to this game, the class depth, the unit formation depth, and the units themselves, it didn’t even come close to doing Ogre Battle 64 justice, much less the game mechanics. In one playthrough, to get hidden characters and classes and basically do everything possible and get everything correct, I had over 200 hours in it….a 64 game….i got the platinum trophy for UO in about 80 hours.

[@WarrenReport]

Good video friend!

[@bronzesausage]

I love this game, and I love you for giving it love

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

And I love this comment!

[@roguerifter9724]

I wish I had gotten to beat this game but I never owned a 64. The first Ogre Battle game is still my favorite console SRPG but while my best friend owned this he didn't own it long and I only made it midway through chapter 2 before he sold it. I remember around the time I got my PS2 I read a rumor in a magazine that this was being ported to the PS2 and I was very excited but obviously the port never happened. I like the Tactics Ogre games a lot but there are many games with gameplay similar to them while the gameplay of the Ogre Battle games is much more unique. I hope Tactics Ogre Reborn does well enough that the Ogre Battle games get remastered.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

I wonder if they would've changed the name to Ogre Battle PS2? Either way let's hope a remaster is in the works!

[@MrRudePolite]

Shmuplations is an amazing resource!! Glad to see I’m not the only one who checks it out

[@karrotezombie3364]

what is that horse shape Item at 5:13? I play many time that game and I never saw that item.

[@BroMontana25]

Figurine of Sleipnir. It doubles unit speed while travelling. You recieve one on one of the birthdays that land on a decade.

[@karrotezombie3364]

@@BroMontana25 ugh, that make sense now. that a usable item? or you put it on the item bar and it does it effect?

[@BroMontana25]

@@karrotezombie3364 It's an item the unit just naturally carries for its effect to take place, like the medal of valor or ansate cross. There are others that you can obtain with other effects that will effect your gameplay.

[@karrotezombie3364]

@@BroMontana25 maybe i got some of those, its been a longtime since I played it. But my black beast are debonair and Destin. Infolllow every step to get them but never was able to get them. I know its related to chaos balance but still last time I was piss off big timw about it hahaha.

[@byrondejong9872]

Great video. Thank you!

[@icebergthegamer]

Always wanted this on 64. Never got it. I downloaded it on my steam deck though. 😊

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Didn't know it was available on Steam 😉

[@icebergthegamer]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey 😉😉

[@robgoins3672]

This game was pretty good fam.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

I agree fam. (Side note: should Olive Garden change their motto to 'When you're here, you're fam'?)

[@tchrisbass5650]

How do we get this remastered?! Thanks for the vid. On my second run.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

If that Unicorn Overlord game does well there might be a chance!

[@tchrisbass5650]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey Just checked it out and it looks amazing! Also you are the first person to explain the Chaos and Law! I hope with my second run I can get Black rebels and the other guys to come to my team. I wish the last boss was a bit harder but the journey and storyline is worth the second run.

[@nospoon3822]

Pedra is the word for stone in Portuguese, not Spanish.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Are you saying Google LIED TO ME?!

[@nospoon3822]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey Well, in Spanish they say piedra, which is close enough. ^_^ Btw, great video, I forgot how much fun I had with this game back in the day. Definitely the best N64 RPG (there aren't many, and Zelda is more of an adventure with RPG elements IMO).

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

Off topic: I wanna know if you gave Yggdra Union a try? Do you think its good or is it bad?

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

After I finish my Yasumi Matusno Arc I was planning to cover the series that Yggdra Union is a part of (Dept. Heaven). I've only ever played a little bit of Gungnir and the story was interesting. So to answer your questions: No, and it may be a while but STAY TUNED!

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey ahh Gungnir, I replayed that game more than 7 times this year. I also love it.

[@ValeVin]

Is there a way to access all of the extra save slots on the Wii version, by chance? I had no idea that was a feature!

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Not sure, wish I had the foresight to purchase that version when it was available. I'd be curious if you did the button combo while booting if that save menu would pop up but even if it did I doubt that Nintendo was nice enough to emulate extra save RAM.

[@oziphantom9465]

use a memory pack so you don't loose anything when the cart battery dies... dear reader the memory pack uses a battery as well...

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

*Homer Simpson slaps forehead: 'D'oh!'

[@michaelhill6453]

This sounds like it's based on the Queen song of the same name...Queen II.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

You would be correct.

[@coachleif]

I def prefer the SNES Ogre Battle to 64. It's a little less complex in some areas, but it operates smoother and chasing down units is less of a painful process. Everything feels sluggish in comparison to me on 64. Still love it though

[@4GFlip]

How did you upload your gameplay? I would love to upload some of my gameplay great video man.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Many thanks! I have an RGB-modded N64 that I passthrough an upscaler then capture on an Elgato! Best set-up unless you get an HDMI-modded N64.

[@4GFlip]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey that’s awesome thank you for the info

[@TyTye]

I've wanted to try this one but I haven't played the other 63 games! (calm down Americans, it's a joke). In all seriousness I'm glad I purchased a Wii U last year as I finally got to play this masterpiece.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Almost made that joke in the video! After doing more research I found in an interview that at some point they wanted to name it Ogre Battle 2.

[@TyTye]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey now that would have been confusing!

[@GarrettX001]

Fantastic game.

[@jonathanplooij3666]

thanks for the video

[@rodia9627]

I always wanted to know what happens after the game. Palatinus get its independence, or The Lodis Empire wins and crashes the Zenobians and Palatineans?

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Hopefully Tactics Ogre Reborn did well enough to justify a new entry in the Ogre Battle saga!

[@devinpatterson2185]

Ogre battle for the snes was epic.

[@bronzesausage]

Thank you for the Sub, not only on YT but on twitch as well! I really appreciate that! ❤

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Right back at cha bud! 😉

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

I miss Quest 😢

[@mikew735]

unicorn overlord is a spiritual succesor to this game, check it out, the story is kinda bad but the mechanics are quite good, its well done and hit me out of left field when it released, i had no idea it was even being made but i was and am very glad it was, im like 60 hours in and still having a great time.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

@@mikew735 You should check out my latest video 😉

[@RalphBarbagallo]

I really wish they'd toss this on the N64 Online service--but maybe they're planning a remaster?

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Fingers crossed!

[@DJ-JGO]

It took me over 100 hrs the first time I beat it lol. I tried to do everything in the game. It might have even taken me close to 200hrs lol.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Now that's dedication!

[@4GFlip]

Yes

[@danielbuganza]

It's a great game, but the alignment system within the units is not polished and it is hard to control. Therefore to build a battalion with desired units and keep the chaos frame good, is very troublesome when trying to liberate instead to conquer. Despite the troublesome alignment system, the history, units, character design and personality, music etc Ogre Battle 64 is a great!

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Amen!

[@xvader2210]

This version is a good one but the best one is The march of the Black queen version.

[@MeduzaTeam2009]

The pre-rendered character sprites look terrible (especially compared to the 2D sprites from previous games in the series).

[@Crusader-m8y]

Was so impressed by the animation and the character sprites it looked reallt good,but fuck me what a slog i dropped it even Fire Emblem isn't this slow.

[@roryschussler]

I loved this game. But I kinda think the Chaos mechanics are terrible. They're barely explained in the game, and it's extremely difficult to affect the morale of a unit unless you're using the item duplication glitch. Even if you are, it's still just a distraction from the fun tactical decision to say "Oh wait, I can't move this unit into this city" a dozen times on every stage.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

I agree. I think it could've been implemented and a explained more clearly. It's essentially the game's difficulty option but I would like to see a new Ogre Battle game with a more nuanced approach where maybe capturing the town awards you more rewards but raises your Chaos Frame versus liberating for less rewards but maybe the enemy would have a harder time recapturing because the townsfolks like you. IDK hopefully one day we'll find out!

[@jamescurrie171]

this is what i wanted not that tactics trash i got.

[@phish1145]

YES SIR GREATEST RPG EVER MADE~!

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Heck yeah!

[@JustRight6578]

Reborn let me down. I wanted a OB64 remake ffs...

[@tutoriais5266]

What emulator you used?

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

No emulator for me baby! RGB-modded N64 with SCART output through an upscaler.

[@tutoriais5266]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey Thats why it looks so natural, thanks man! great setup, this game is amazing.

[@darkholyPL]

Yea, a hint here chief: level your damn audio!

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Did you mean to say tip? Either way I think my next video's audio is better but let me know plz

[@darkholyPL]

@@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey hint* ate a letter in my frustration when the game audio blew my ear drums.... But its good youre working on it.

[@delphidelion]

omfg, shrinkage.

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

Kartia sux

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

You're not wrong

[@SeventhheavenDK]

I haven't watched the video. I am just here to say. Definitely NOT to the title 😂.

[@DellikkilleD]

no... Ogre tactics, is an rpg. ogre battle is a bad interactive 'movie'

[@ZenKrio]

I haven't watched the vid yet but I'm gonna lol, I wouldn't say this is the best RPG by a Longshot, though it is awesome. The game is horribly balanced with females essentially being trash unless the cast offensive magic, and males being regulated to one of three classes, with one of them being limited to at most 4-5, unless you make them mages as well, in which case just don't make females. It's a great game, but because of the simple scope of the game play, the game is not easy to balance.

[@Hotobu]

Awful game, terrible music.

[@TheTacticalRPGOdyssey]

Interesting opinion, appreciate the comment!

[@fizzbrew]

I played the snes version all the time. Absolutely love that game. Never spent much time on this one