Recap of Legend of Legaia (RECAPitation)

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[@OniBlackMage]

First time playing this one, and its a popular request from many of you, so thank you for the suggestion. The unique combo battle system is easily the most stand-out and enjoyable part of this game, and one I see very rarely in any game outside of fighters. I have to nitpick two things though; their ages are listed as Vahn (14), Noa (12) and Gala (21) and their models Really make me think they're 6 years older each (20/18/27). Also, the game states Vahn is the leader and implies Gala is the muscle and Noa is the face .... but really, based on the writing and in practice, Gala is the leader, Noa is the muscle, and Vahn is the face of the party. Shoutout to a good fishing minigame, I do enjoy those a lot.

[@Earth2McKay]

You have very valid nitpicks. Glad you got to play this one though. It really has a heavy Nostalgia hold on me.

[@cubedsquared7909]

Coulda sworn Gala was 18. Oddly, Gala was the mage for me; if I recall correctly, he has the highest intelligence/wisdom. But yeah, it's interesting how they break tropes in that sense. Noa is a beast.

[@friednoodle6582]

Don't forget the ability to tame Seru to fight for you.

[@TheLinkHelios]

Please do the recapitation of legend of heroes trails of cold steel

[@iamz4ck]

I think I requested this, thx alot

[@fredspofford]

Anyone else remember getting hooked on this game after playing the demo that I think came in a PlayStation Magazine or something?

[@gjtrue]

I mom did. She loved it!

[@fredspofford]

@@gjtrue It's the reason I ended buying it. Awesome game and was looking for a new PlayStation jrpg after FFVII.

[@pulsar94605]

yeah that's how I got it.

[@tonyoso1391]

Hell yeah I played that demo for hours! Lol

[@tonnguyen8038]

PlayStation Underground. I'm getting old...

[@dtownhammer]

I loved this game as a kid I hope one day it gets an HD remaster

[@mazda64life]

That would be awesome. I doubt it will happen though because even the original wasn't very well known. How about that FF7 Remake though? Im SO excited for that.

[@TheDarkizer]

i agree with mazda, prokion already dead. if ever someone make remaster/remake of this game. i bet someone from prokion/ someone related to them gonna sue the maker (yeah it's all money again).

[@dtownhammer]

@itissillygucci I feel you but I would just like to see it on a modern system

[@mazda64life]

@@dtownhammer They did make a second game with better graphics. Nowhere near what it is today but still.

[@BingBangPoe]

Me too. Altough even a port would already make me happy as fuck.

[@JoeyintheAM]

I audibly gasped when seeing this.

[@Fexghadi]

You ain't the only one, friend.

[@bogartwilley]

I did too!

[@SeraidenAF]

Same, high pitched squeal mighta been included, too.

[@espourtoe]

all four of you are now my friends because ALSO ME.

[@cldominguez42]

Same!!!

[@theinsanegamer1024]

This was my first JRPG... and my first game ever. It deserves much more love than it gets. It is a cult classic, at least.

[@Pichipieify]

Im the same. My first game ever. I remember being so scared by those boxy enemies. Hahaha

[@GameTimeWhy]

​​​@@Pichipieify Mei was so HOT haha crazy how real this looked when I was little. I guess the imagination of a kid is pretty powerful.

[@GregStallion]

It was my first-ever video game.

[@darrinwatts3419]

It wasn't my first video game as I had a desktop computer before I owned a Playstation. (Windows 95, anybody ? ... Original doom ? ... No ? ) It was one of the first titles I bought when I got my console, though. I absolutely loved it. I think its relative lack of popularity is due to timing. FF7 was out too and probably overshadowed it because the FF series was already well established and had an incredible fan base, so most people bought it first. I was able to replay it a couple of times before my Playstation died, and then once more on my computer with an emulator. It would be really fun if Steam or GOG picked it up and re-released it. Would definitely buy it again.

[@rad4924]

Seeing this makes me happy beyond belief. Legend of Legaia was the game that got me into JRPGs and is one of my all-time favourites - yet remains strangely obscure in this day and age despite honestly being one of the best JRPGs of all time.

[@Foul_Evol]

Same here, I played this so much till I found final fantasy. Bought this game 4 times cuz it would always get stolen by a friend lol

[@espourtoe]

@@Foul_Evol funny you should say that because that ALSO happened to me? we needed better friends back in the day. haha.

[@rommelpelayo1772]

Same here bro!

[@joeypatton5691]

It and legand of dragoon

[@yungxama1606]

Far from the best JRPG

[@wcjerky]

I love how the armor sets change over the course of the game, as well as the ra-seru. Skins before they were a thing.

[@Wafflemage]

"Vahn, what's a pimp?" - Noa.

[@theinsanegamer1024]

Something interesting the Legaia Wiki states is that in terms of stats, Noa has the highest speed and agility, Gala has the highest intelligence, attack, and upper defense and Vahn is the middle for everything but lower defense, which he has the highest in. If it's true, then that's amazing. His father lost the use of his legs, so he would work them twice as hard, even if he was doing it subconsciously. I don't know if it is true, but it would be amazing if it is!

[@Claego]

Very cool!

[@darrinwatts3419]

The damage Noa dealt was pretty average until she got her miracle arts. Her bird step attack was absolutely killer and the one I relied on the most. Her high agility made her meter fill faster so she could use it more often, too. Vaughn and Gala's miracle arts seemed lackluster by comparison, and I usually stuck to their higher end attacks or strung a couple of their mid tier attacks into a combo of sorts. Loved this game.

[@bufosp]

this was during the golden age of JRPG... gosh i missed this era

[@alessioscoppa1745]

A Golden Sun series recapitation would be fantastic

[@natediaz1863]

Majuular just did one for Golden Sun 1.

[@nickiepierce9805]

I'm so happy my favorite game of all time is getting the recognition. It deserves. The sequel is good, try it out

[@balihgdah9968]

I didnt know there was a sequel! Sweet!

[@renereyes2648]

Jordan Stewart yea it was on PS2. It’s a sequel in name and combat system only as midway during development the OG team left so another team picked it up to finish and changed to story around so it wasn’t linked to the previous game. It’s called Legaia 2 Duel Saga it’s still really good.

[@nike9009]

That sequel was beyond TRASH lol.. only cool thing was that female character weaving Naruto signs

[@KayderimGameplays]

@@nike9009 Is not that bad.. It just lacks a little in the story area but the gameplay is still pretty solid

[@nickiepierce9805]

Confession time... I prefer the combat of Legaia 2 over Legaia 1.

[@Kyoishere]

This was my first game ever !! I loved that when you got new equipment it would reflect on your character and change their outfit in those days it was rare a game did that ^_^ super nostalgia attack.

[@jonfranks1642]

And with moderate amount of detail too. Some of Noah's outfits had wicked calligraphy

[@pslovebird]

The delilah siblings was such a unique fight -- I don't recall anything like it in recent games. Miss this game.

[@LegaiaFan]

Always nice to see Legend of Legaia get the attention it deserves. Nice recap video.

[@Claego]

I never played this as a kid, but playing it at age 30 takes me all the way back to the 90s. There's no feeling quite like it

[@gjtrue]

My childhood right here! A great game and extremely underrated. THIS deserves the same HD remake treatment Final Fantasy VII is getting. Good music, story, characters, lore, and unique gameplay. Legend of Legaia deserves way more love and I hope Sony feels the same. 😍😎

[@noname72390]

An HD remake of this game needs to happen. This is one of my favorite rpgs on the ps1

[@88kingofhearts88]

Heck yeah. It is still own of my favorite games of all time.

[@Nekore44]

I love this game so much. Very close to being my favorite game ever!

[@danlyday7248]

Literally playing this rn, never realized how Gaza was the magic user and Noah is the physical fighter when I was a kid

[@KayderimGameplays]

If you mean Gala, he will surpass the other two heroes in pretty much everything at higher levels

[@GMlilEASTSIDEcharlie]

Nah Noah is always the fastest and her unlocks miracle arts first

[@neogriff]

one of my "first" RPG that I played alongside FF8, Xenogears and Suikoden. I pretty much love the battle system. I also played the sequel in PS2.

[@joeypatton5691]

Ever played legand of dragoon or inotia 3

[@neogriff]

@@joeypatton5691 I have played Legend of Dragoon. Sadly I couldn't finished it on my PSX since it dies due to a game called Winning Eleven who was constantly being played by my little brother. I finished it years later in a PC, using emulator. And ... I don't think I've ever heard of Inotia 3 back then.

[@devmag52]

I remember picking this up in a bargain bin, not knowing what it was and what I had in store. Great time! What blew my mind is that they had all this content on just one disc!

[@MrBlueWinds]

The beginning part reminded me so much to Attack on Titan. It's a really cool story, I always enjoy these recapitations.

[@jeffsan4996]

I've always said this

[@nicolasenriquebailonrios5704]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. So many memories and nostalgia from this game. Thank you for your hard work 😍😍😍

[@Estogaza26]

Thank you so much for shading some light to this wonderful game that brings back so many memories! Quality content as always!

[@alternateA]

34:19 Now this party, whew. This character recap and seeing how they have grown through this game is just AWESOME! Thank you for including a part like this, it really shows how much we learned about these characters and seru at first glance and how much they have grown!

[@armorofcruxis]

Omg!! I'm so glad you did Legend of Legaia! That's my childhood right there. I started playing Legaia 2, and I wish this wasn't so overlooked. Thanks for another great recapitation!

[@gyrenrockz]

That moment when internet is not a thing back then and just suddenly discovered a miracle arts for the first time.. Oh boy, my excitement at that time was unmeasurable..

[@etherealessence]

The internet was a thing back then. I remember looking up the arts on Gamefaqs quite clearly

[@gyrenrockz]

@@etherealessence not in my country.. in 2000 only rich people can access to the internet..

[@etherealessence]

@@gyrenrockz fair point

[@kentamidorin]

Definitely one of the more unique stories i've played when i was younger. Thanks for covering it

[@TurtleBug8643]

This is one of my top favorites on my list of JRPG games. Thank you so much for spreading awareness of the game to people, this is a underrated masterpiece. The story, the characters, and the gameplay are just amazing. I REALLY wish for a good remake.

[@ysumeng]

Holy crap, I was just searching for this but to no avail, then you suddenly release omg thank youuuu for your awesome work! Keep it up!

[@Foul_Evol]

Cyndril89 does a good let's play of this game. Incase your into those =)

[@tenatin9627]

I have never watched you before, but the first video of yours in my feed is my 2nd favorite game of all time. Bless you, have a sub

[@ilitsa]

This was hands down my favorite game on ps1! Thank you for covering it

[@fcosta93]

This is my favorite Jrpg. You just got a new subscriber, I came into here to watch a video of Castlevania series and just saw this one. Thank you!

[@kaylapeat3527]

I was so happy to see this! I end up replaying this every year or so. Ahh.. nostalgia!!

[@Omniroc]

I had forgotten the name of this game for so long. I got it randomly when it first came out and loved the story line and gameplay. Thanks for helping me remember such a great game.

[@steffennilsen2132]

I've never played this game, and despite playing a lot of jrpgs, this plot seems so convoluted my head is spinning

[@RageBoxMan]

My favorite JRPG of ALL TIME! So good to see someone doing such an awesomely detailed video about it. I thank you.. from the bottom of my heart.. I thank you. Also check out my Legaia Let's Play if you want! A lot of people seem to like it. xD

[@nightstrider15]

My first JRPG. Truly a masterpiece. I really wish we’d get a remake/remaster of this and Legaia 2

[@valeska_kevinleahy]

I really enjoyed this video! thank you :) Brought me right back to my childhood. I was happy to read in the comments that my memory of every boss being enormously difficult is accurate. I remember grinding for each one, and when I finally overcame them, the feeling was fantastic. Kind of like a more difficult, RPG version of souls games.

[@JowoinNL]

Thanks for this! Recently played through the game again! This game has been my childhood favorite!

[@annapatriciapadillon4507]

Im playing this today thru an emulator and I'm already at Dr. Ushu research center. Hoping there's part 2 because the story is so wonderful.

[@jonfranks1642]

There is a 2 but its not the same universe, same battle system, different magic and gameplay.

[@darrinwatts3419]

Yes, unfortunately, the second part followed the trends and did what every other JRPG was doing. It really didn't stand out. Wasted potential, in my opinion.

[@ZukaneOmnihearth]

I finally found the game I was looking for since I was a kid. Thank you random youtube recommendation

[@KayderimGameplays]

It's amazing how the Ra-Seru take care of the protags like they are their own kids

[@Zaqnak]

oh man, first time i see such a freshly uploaded vid from you, i've loved watching your recapitation series over the years ^^ Also i really love legaia

[@Ritchian]

I always saw this game sitting on the used game shelf of my local Electronic Boutique way when I was a teen picking up an extensive collection of PlayStation RPGs, but I never ended up buying it for some reason. There were always other new or used RPGs that looked more interesting, so I always overlooked Legaia. It's good to finally know the story I missed out on.

[@BioBlaz3]

This, is quality content. I remember first playing this at my friend's house in elementary school. Begged my mom to get me a PlayStation that Christmas and got this as my first game along with a purple mad catz memory card. Top tier game.

[@aquafina8467]

Whoa your back thanks for this retrospective enjoyed it

[@IttarraOda]

I cannot tell you how happy I am seeing you posting this.

[@ZuTangClan]

Awesome video! This is one of the only games i finished as a kid.

[@FoNgThOnG]

This game needs a remaster.

[@NiskRanThawll]

Legend of dragoon too... That was an awesome game, very much of the time though.

[@MadMamluk88]

3:51 “before he can answer” Lmao gotta love silent protagonists

[@hardychen9780]

One of the first few games i enjoyed when i got my playstation back 20 years ago... 20 years.. Damn i'm old..!!

[@noahbuster4333]

Thank you for this! I never finished it as a kid but remember it being awesome.

[@bigserg5587]

My mom bought this game in a yard sale for 25c for my little brother back in 2001 but he didn’t even play games lol. I never liked RPGs at that time until I was bored and decided to try it out. This became my favorite game. Then I played Guardians Crusade and finally I moved up to FFVII and FFX and pretty much every RPG there was out. I was 13/14 then and now I’m 36 🥴. I still play it when I get a chance on my phone through Emulation.

[@balihgdah9968]

This game is darker than I remember! Also thanks for covering this! It’s been AGES

[@kage033]

the most rewarding game I played so far. I still remember playing this for the first time and with a very good walkthrough from a friend that showed me the best way to play it with all the miracle arts and getting the final form of Meta, Tera and Ozma and getting all elemental summon well, except for juggernaut because it requires you to be level 99.

[@Kuresentomuntamashi]

Trails/Trials of Cold Steel RECAPitation?

[@TheLinkHelios]

I did the same thing

[@willp9993]

Oh my god you are forever my friend for this. I have been fantasizing for years for them to remake this very underrated rpg

[@bogartwilley]

I'd buy a remake of this masterpiece. Hope they don't mess up the music though

[@TurtleBug8643]

Same!! I'm still playing through the game, but I've know about it for a few years. It's SUCH a great RPG, it shouldn't be as underrated as it is.

[@dragon22214]

@@TurtleBug8643 if they do all i ask is for xbox port

[@bestintheworld82188]

Loved this game happy you enjoyed it bro. Thanks for the audio book 🥰

[@Mat23]

This was amazing! Hoping for a Duel Saga next!

[@Stryder467]

I never knew about the light novel! I'll have to take a look around, see if I can't track it down. Our disagreement aside, I'm immensely pleased by the quality of your RECAPitation of this game. I remain surprised that it took 35 minutes, since this was a relatively short RPG compared to other releases in the PlayStation era and most of this game's run-time is used to grind levels and currency. Legend of Legaia met my 'Gain my interest in the first hour' with a wonderfully done prologue with the revivification of the Genesis Tree. One of the most effective elements of this game is how it shows you the effects of the Mist on the common people. Being possessed by the insane Seru is never shown to be anything but horrific and painful for the victims. I also enjoy that not all the story is explicitly stated, but rewards astute players with the early revelation that the Ra Seru are being used to create the Mist. What happened in Vidna is also foreshadowed by a civilian within the town who states the magma is what powers the windmills. Just lovely bits of writing like that, I think, helps make this game stand out. :D Conkram... God, that place. The environment went above and beyond the horrors of possessed existence by the Seru shown in every other city enveloped in Mist up until this moment. Supremely done, if you ask me. It's only going to get worse when Rim Elm is taken by the Juggernaut. Fun fact: If you visit Octam while your entire party is Level 99, you gain a new spell that enables the summoning of an evil Seru: Juggernaut itself. It's a massive grind that I've never undertaken, but it is a neat reward. Fabricated the Time Space Bombs, huh? I guess you enjoyed a certain game you streamed recently. ALSO YEAH! I love those role calls that you do! :D Anyways, a beautiful RECAPitation as always. I'm on my way to meet you on the next battlefield.

[@LD77forlife]

the first jrpg that i've played, i really love it like i will never forget it until i get old.

[@DashingDavid]

Absolutely love that you covered this. Fantastic, unique rpg that not enough people know about.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

God, I love this game! It's the first RPG I've ever played. Such memories!

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

I'm currently playing it, in the beginning I was a bit sceptical but it's quite fun, the story is solid and the characters unique. I do love noa, with the seru named terra. Her reactions and ways of seeing life and the willingness to do good is heart striking.

[@ColoniaMurder20]

so nostalgic watching this video, its been 20+ years alr since I played this game..

[@kealleee7140]

This is my favorite game of all time. I grew up playing it, and still play it to this day. The story line is amazing, and still captures my imagination to this day. I really wish the sequel would have followed the same storyline/universe. As much as I would love an HD remake of this, I highly doubt it will ever happen. Will have to see what happens with the reddit remake.

[@danielberryjr007]

I had totally forgotten that Tieg was also Rem. Now everything makes much more sense! Thank you for this video!

[@brams37]

who is Tieg?

[@djstatyk1540]

to anyone reading this, you are unique, you are special. You are special and unique because you played this game. This game taught me many moral values throughout life. It also showed me that life can be a little bit more Grimm when you are nothing but kind-hearted and sweet. to anyone who has played this game, you are a blessing to this world and you would be my best friend. However, Nothing pisses me off more than when Mei ends up with ixis in the end. Pick the right responses throughout the game from Van to Mei, and she will choose to travel with you in the end.

[@jreamer971]

Oh my god someone actually remembers this game. Definitely one of my favorite games of all time.

[@joshgillam5130]

Hell yes! So many fond memories of this game from my childhood. Any plans to do Legaia 2 as well? Loved that playing that game too

[@Hawkguy327]

This is wild! Great job man. My favorite RPG on the PS1. Funny enough, for as much as I played it, i completely forgot about the part that starts around 11:30 😂

[@friednoodle6582]

Oh finally it's here! My very first RPG on the PS.

[@Yssago]

That was a nice hidden gem, I'm glad I played it back then.

[@gamerjohnbot]

your recaps are so good

[@origamista1]

Another amazing video! I'm always impressed on your dedication with making long and well researched videos Keep up the incredible work ^.^

[@darciaga1436]

loved playing this as a kid. frustrated the heck out of me how though the bosses are, but extremely fun!

[@ecosmith7852]

Wow..I just started replaying this a few days ago I haven’t played this game since it released what are the odds

[@werd_yo]

Same here! I started playing it the same day as the video post

[@innocenceo0o]

I really love this channel, my childhood all in a single awesome channel 🥰😍😘

[@sijrichters]

My game save on my Playstation's memory card was right before the last dungeon. But life happened and I never got to finish it. Thanks for the recap!

[@xebenatrosxeracroft5178]

Fantastic game, great music, good characters, and had a good, but hard time fighting each of the bosses after the 1st Mist Generator. Great video dude, wished we could take Songi's Ra-Seru!

[@orionwilliams7291]

Man the nostalgia. They need to bring this back

[@bleukreuz]

I always love the part where you cleanses a region of the mist and in turn revitalises the towns

[@bluekeys7661]

At 8 years old this game did so much for my reading comprehension.I also really enjoyed Noa; particularly her interactions with the Delilah siblings.

[@cary4603]

Quite possibly my most favorite video game story of all time.

[@ALWTunes]

Man, I remember sitting on my bedroom floor playing this on a 13" CRT while listening to the first 2 Marvelous 3 albums. It's a very specific memory. Haha. Anyway, great game even if you end up using the same attack combos over and over towards the end. Thanks for the recap!

[@railtracer1]

i love this game i like how your armor progressively change tru the game

[@RayneyShark]

I played this game so much as a kid and never was able to get further than brion monastary... this game ended up convoluted as all heck but I still love it

[@Insanityltself]

This is honestly one of the most underrated PS1 games ever. So many memories playing this game with my brother :)

[@RR-jx4fs]

I loved this game, bring back great memories.

[@advkow]

Would love a remake and/or re-release of this one it was pretty cool.

[@MikeScott55]

LOVED this game. Can’t believe you did this. So happy. The sequel wasn’t bad but wasn’t nearly as much fun for me.

[@isaacgraff8288]

Before watching: Thank you so much for doing this wonderful game, and yes, I do agree that ages mentioned in game do not fit at all.

[@isaacgraff8288]

After watching: Thank you, great game. You are awesome Oni. I still have the ps1 disk for this.

[@renereyes2648]

I loved this video I hope you do more underrated RPGs. Have you gotten any request for Alundra yet? That would be awesome if you did. Keep up the food work!

[@ShinoaValpuriS]

game of my childhood...made me cry.... and game that got me to play jrpgs in general

[@heartless2147]

Now this is a surprise, I thought I was the only one who remembers this game. Hopefully this video inspires others to play it, it's a really good game. I honestly wish there was an anime based on it, imagine how the fights and Seru attacks would look like in animation. The story has so many twists and turns, it would keep even people who didn't play the game hooked. One thing I would change storywise is the ages of the characters, there is no way they are that young with models like that, especially Noa.

[@fennecwolfox]

This is such a fantastic game and one of the few I think is 100% deserving of a modern remaster. I love it so much.

[@jego207]

What a blast from the past!

[@luke2042]

This was a fun game. I played it growing up.