REVIEW | Rogue Galaxy

[@SuperDerek]

Love me some Rogue Galaxy! Level 5 on PS2 was freaking unstoppable!

[@vermilliondervish2172]

Yeah I platinumed this game and 100%ed it as well

[@ShimaS-0079]

I really like this game but my cousin loved this game he played the hwll out of the game we doing all side content I didn't but this was on the original ps2

[@thefoxoflaurels3437]

Dark Cloud is a series I wish lasted into later generations. There's so much potential with that formula. Probably my favorite PS2 rpg series that isn't by Square Enix or Atlus.

[@dan_kotsu]

I'm still dreaming one day level 5 say dark cloud 3 😂😅

[@NoctsukeYukimura]

found you via searching anyone mentioning about rogue galaxy and to see the plethora of rpgs you cover, i cant wait to binge! you got a sub :>

[@PelvicGaming]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy. :-)

[@CrazyzzzDudezzz]

Such a brilliant game. Its sense of exploration, story, soundtrack and characters really immersed me in it’s world. One of the hidden gems of the ps2 era. You did an amazing job reviewing this game.

[@gabgrillahk3563]

great review, wasn't sure if i should pick it up but the world building, art style, voice acting and music you highlighted sounds like its something for me. thanks for the helpful review

[@davida9891]

Favorite PS2 game was Shadow Hearts 2: Covenant. From the characters, to the combat, this story will always stick with me! An amazing JRPG.

[@arkeshn729]

Zombie response lol.. I still have a physical Shadow Hearts Trilogy.

[@davidcaram7675]

Love shadow hearts covenant

[@SuperBloodborneMaker2]

Just startrd playing and wow , what a gem this appears to be. That title screen tho. Phenomenal video, and phenomenal video journalism. This girl has it

[@PelvicGaming]

Oh wow thank you ^^

[@HerosTheme]

Shadow of the Colossus was one of my favorite PS2 games. The simplicity of it's objective and it's atmosphere were just perfect.

[@SuperDerek]

Favorite PS2 game that's not FF or KH? Well obviously that's gotta be another hit from Level 5, Dragon Quest VIII. :)

[@M1nus_p]

For me, it's Dark Cloud 2.

[@PelvicGaming]

THAT'S MY NEXT ONE ON MY DRAGON QUEST TO PLAY LIST!!!

[@geronuis2295]

star ocean 3 anyone??

[@fernicusmaximus9282]

Yeah Dragon Quest 7 was pretty fun. The music was the only let down.

[@driftingswordsmanzer]

Geronuis definitely

[@Cwestlov]

Thank you for this review and also for being a black "nerd" youtuber that doesn't revolve their whole online identity around them being a "black nerd" just so a bunch of strangers can claim they know one while also not acting as if your blackness doesn't exist or you need to make a point to distance yourself from it to please someone. Happy Black History Month, Lady Pelvic

[@YoQ]

@@markus7166 because it literally affects their entire lives via government legislature that doesn't take them seriously?

[@mikea2410]

@@YoQ no it doesn't

[@thefoxoflaurels3437]

@@markus7166 No one cares if you cringe, dude. This comment wasn’t written to generate your approval.

[@israelgomez695]

They want us to be white. Let us be black and proud Foh if it make you feel some kinda way that’s your loss

[@scotthughes7745]

The fuck? This gotta be a troll.......Doesnt matter anyway if we are talking black nerds than we are talking about Steve Urkel and only Steve Urkel

[@hairy_cornflake]

This game, God this game! The PS2 is my favorite console hands down. Spent most of my early teenage years on it and love it to this day. There was one game I wanted for years but never got the money nor could I find it anyway. This was Rogue Galaxy! So finally buying it a few years ago was such a joy.

[@Truth-Justice-Freedom]

Answer: Tales series! Tales of Destiny HD is simply the BEST PS2 I ever played! ( I have played most FF n KH title on PS1, 2, 3 n 4, so far).

[@e72882]

Really loved the commentary. Looking forward to more great reviews. Favorite PS2 RPGs are Shadow Hearts 2: Covenant and Dark Cloud 2

[@thijisvansise3323]

You’re doing a great job. Good on you for showing love to an artist you come to love.

[@MoreImbaThanYou]

Man, I would love you to cover Dark Cloud or Dark Chronicles. There is a ton of nostalgia in these games to me, as they are just "fun". No false sense of grandeur, no pretentiousness, just plain and simple fun. I think thats what Level 5 excels at.

[@bennybeck]

this review is top tier, super spot on

[@ELWicker]

Hey, thank you so much! I stumbled across this game on PS Now and it interested me enough to try to seek out a good review. Your review is excellent, told me everything I wanted to know, and the game is now downloading. Thanks again! ❤️

[@nightrunner9962]

Great channel! It's always interesting seeing someone else's perspective on older games. It also takes a lot a perseverance and patience to play many older games, due to the dated mechanics. Much respect for tackling these older games despite their shortcomings by modern standards. Anyway, I'd love to see you do reviews of two games - one old and one new. Growlanser 2 is an old PS2 game that I think you may appreciate for it's sprite work and battle system. Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana is a newer game that I recently played, and added it to my list of favorite JRPGs. I think you'll really like Ys 8.

[@smoovejuice9288]

Think this may be one of my favorite KZbin review series now

[@FragginCap]

Has Lady ever played Vagrant Story? Wonder how she’d react to it’s art style

[@Arrowdodger]

I love your roll call of the cast. "Littlefoot" probably got the biggest laugh out of me.

[@danny.8887]

I can’t believe that I will see a review bout rogue galaxy on 2020, but u made it omg very nostalgiccccccc

[@AnomalousCat]

There is a way to mostly know if a chest is a mimic. All mimics have the earth key seal so if you see an earth key seal get ready cause it could be a mimic

[@PelvicGaming]

You're right, I just wasn't observant enough 😅

[@Arbancks]

Sick jungle beat is right! Glad u pointed that out haha

[@mr.stuffleupagus5342]

Always thought this game was just ok, although it's hard to deny how much level 5 pushed the PS2 visually. Favorite PS2 game would have to be Metal Gear Solid 3.

[@Fairhee]

Oooh, I remember loving Rogue Galaxy. Played it again not too long ago and it was tougher than I remember. And a favorite PS2 game...? SMT:Nocturne maybe, but there is so much good from that era its hard to say. Also I've check out the linked store, definitely going to be buying something from them. Everything is beautiful! Thanks for sharing that.

[@henriquebarreto4552]

Ah Mimics the bane of any DnD/RPG player ever. Great review as aways!

[@FICTiVETRUiSM]

Nice review! I never got around to finishing Rogue Galaxy. My favorite PS2 JRPG is Shadow Hearts. I like its gothic fantasy theme and more timing based action combat mechanics. Great game that still holds up very well!

[@adamsnow8554]

Really well made review, looking forward to checking out more of your stuff

[@PelvicGaming]

Thank you so much!!

[@Blade2xtremeFTW]

Galaxy Corp, Factory (In editing), Le Marie Glennecia, and Shadow of the Sun are my fav tracks. I thoroughly enjoyed the game combat was simple with the button mashing aspects sort of like Dynasty Warriors. Characters where kinda interesting too. But i loved the factory for making the toys make the toys. I love puzzles and thats what it was for me. I truly love this game and its very underrated IMO. Hope everyone is safe, healthy and happy!

[@SUFRTHRU]

Definitely cemented my desire to go play Rogue Galaxy, thanks for quality content as always!

[@demijones7537]

I used to have this game like 12 years ago, it froze at the part where Deego was stopping Angela from leaving Vedan so I was never able to finish it. Now that I have a PS4 I'm currently playing it on PSN. I'm also currently on Planet Juraika in the Ancient Ruins

[@unap16]

Per par, a highly detailed review. And thank you kindly for promoting Black History month.

[@Arrowdodger]

Those are great earrings, thank you very much for highlighting Culture Beautiful! I will definitely show that to some of my buddies who might dig it. As for fave PS2 game not of those listed, hmm, probably Suikoden 5.

[@ShadowWolfRising]

"If I'm going on an adventure throughout the Galaxy, I better see more than Humans and Humanoids." THANK YOU! ........Granted the party here still fits the latter, Humanoid doesn't mean human looking, it means bipedal and 2 arms and legs. Your thinking of 'Near-Human'.

[@samflood5631]

All there are a lot of companions in Rogue Galaxy who are either robots or anthropomorphic aliens. Hell, the three main antagonists, who are greedy executives don’t even look human at all. It’s good that Rogue Galaxy is one of those JRPG that has companions that aren’t even human at all, like Ni No Kuni 1 and 2, Final Fantasy 9, 10 and 12 and Legend of Dragoon.

[@travisruth8220]

Hi great review! If you ever wind up replaying and want to cheese the chest mimics you can shoot them with the platform gun and then jumped on the spawned platform to do damage without getting hit.

[@PelvicGaming]

Where was This brilliant advice 5 months ago?! LOL

[@FlyBird]

Awesome review, LP, and I love the BHM shout-out. I’ll def check out Culture Beautiful, those earrings are sick.

[@UnimpressedViking]

ok. so, first things first, those earrings are amazing, thanks for spreading the word because we need more people to buy from PoC artists. second, now i really want to play this game. i’ve been sitting on a copy i bought years ago for PS2 with the mentality that “i’ll play it eventually”, while always pushing it back in the queue for other, newer games. third, my favorite PS2 game that isn’t related to SquareEnix is definitely Dokapon Kingdom! it’s such a cute and unique board game style adventure that gives an RPG twist to normal, run of the mill, move five spaces and get money for your next star or chaos emerald. it’s great!

[@locbigt5708]

I clocked around 220 hours of rogue galaxy. I couldnt put it down. Loved the game. Loved the review.

[@Helispookter]

Armadillomon, I'm crying 😂😂

[@PiLipOppa]

@6:30 Mimics CAN BE DISTINGUISHED! You gotta LOOK CAREFULLY at the lock piece if there's that gem look or not.

[@PelvicGaming]

Youre right! I made a mistake haha!

[@lewa3910]

Yoooo i got this game like 3 years ago and played up to the metropolis looking planet before breath of the wild came out and consumed my game time shortly after. I do need to get back and complete it after this review (thanks for not spoiling much, tho thats probly cuz there's not much too spoil) That shirt art looks amazing, definitely gonna check out the shop!

[@donguapo7862]

Great review never played it but your break down is captivating 👍

[@PelvicGaming]

Thank you so much. ♡

[@donguapo7862]

@@PelvicGaming absolutely 👍 best of luck with your channel

[@sweetwheatsy]

My lord, I recall playing this game in my midteens over a long period of time, and I especially remember reaching the final boss (or well, that whole gauntlet), dying and being disatisfied with how far back the checkpoint took you. I ragequit, and then... never picked it back up, thus never finishing it; like, c'mon dude, you've spent such a long time on this game and had the patience for all the other difficult parts, now this is where you throw it in? But yeah, without noticing the grander story that much, I pretty much related to every point you put forth. Good shiz.

[@erikrick]

Favorite PS2? You know me. It's gotta be Suikoden III. But other than fanboying out on anything Suikoden, X-Men Legends 2 was awesome.

[@PelvicGaming]

Lol You're such a Suikoden stan I love it ♡

[@samfrito]

Glad to see you tackle RGalaxy. I definitely tried to love this game for about a decade and a half before coming to the conclusion there are much better Level 5 games and this game is just arduous and less fun than it appears. I think it's the battle system that sucked the chrome off my male cheerleader trophy. I loved the graphics and the outfits you discover. I now realize that Rogue does a few things very right, but mostly is out to do you wrong. Your wisdom is, as always, duly appreciated.

[@franklyput]

Downloading this from PSNow right now. I absolutely adored the Dark Cloud games and this is by the same devs

[@knightofvirtue613]

Played this back in the day on a PS2, whew. This game has a lot of systems and some grind if you want to get past certain dungeons. There are weapon recipes that require you to grind with sub par weapons, the factory, which is crazy, and the combat is blink and you're dead. Unfortunately, the tougher parts she mentioned (monster hunting / crafting / side quests) are all necessary to get the higher level gear. A very in depth and honest review.

[@soto888]

Great review. Knocking my rose tinted glasses right off especially when it comes to combat. I guess I forgot about all the aggravating aspects. I do remember jumping and platforming being a hassle. Favorite PS2 non FF or KH? I'll go with a non RPG and say Rockstars The Warriors. One of the few 3d person brawlers that I really enjoyed that's also a favorite movie of mine. Lots of fun destroying rival gangs

[@roadtripwarrior]

Just found your channel :] enjoying binge watching your videos.

[@PelvicGaming]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the views and engagement!

[@KylieSilver-o8q]

I surprised this is still relatively affordable. I loved this back when it came out

[@disky01]

The maps look like they were automatically generated, probably with the same system they used in the Dark Cloud games...so it's no wonder they just look like endless tunnels. They probably could have set up the procedural generation algorithm a little better. Great review, and that was a really cool about out at the end. Their art looks awesome :)

[@shizuwolf]

They’re pre set

[@disky01]

@@shizuwolf Yeah, but that doesn't mean they aren't still generated using the same system.

[@demetriuspowell29]

@@disky01 nope pre set

[@omgitsbees]

I really loved this game back in 2008 when I played it for the first time. When it came to PS4 digitally, I instant purchased it and told myself I was going to beat it all over again. I had rose tinted glasses about the game. I have a lot of the same feelings you did about the combat, and just did not find the game fun a second time. I feel it has not aged well.

[@dhieghost]

Your channel is my favorite ever, love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@grizzgo]

Those damn Mimics! I usually like them in game but these beasts ate me every time and really had me hesitant to open a chest!

[@evilthot6666]

My favorite would have to be Xenosaga. I just finished the series for like the 5th time. I think you would enjoy it!

[@ooooswain]

Adjust the hue to give more magenta in post to get rid of that green tint

[@clausiblepause469]

Great review! I picked this game up recently on a sale and while it doesn't blow me away it felt kinda like JRPG Star Wars so I was enraptured by it's charm right away. I also made the mistake of being stubborn with my AP and had to break that habit real quick because I was getting blown the fuck up by regular ass mobs.

[@thomasstanley6101]

Another fantastic review! Thank you as always!

[@xilverknight155]

Here's a quick tip for mimics. If you use the monography shot on them, the platform spawns on their head and then you can jump on it for good chunks of damage while avoiding having to fight it directly. Just set your party to disengage, hit it with the monography shot and then jump on its head until it's dead!

[@shizuwolf]

Huh, didn’t know that

[@demetriuspowell29]

Yup

[@donstarlancer]

Missed out on this one originally. Just so happens to be on sale now so I’ll check it out.

[@YetiCoolBrother]

Found this review on a whim while downloading the game from PSNow, great stuff. My only word of advice would be that the name of your channel is a little suggestive, I mean I get it and I’m not against it but out of an appreciation for your content I feel like the channel would be overall more palatable & marketable with a different name. That being said, I’m definitely rocking with it and you 1000% earned a sub. Keep doin your thing

[@geminidrake]

I can’t pick only 1 PS2 game. Okami, Drakengard, Shadow Hearts, Ar tonelico 1 & 2, Mana Khemia, Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne & Digital Devil Saga, Xenosaga, among many others.

[@RikusonOne]

Favorite PS2 JRPG: Megaman X Command Mission

[@Backfireoftheworld]

Honestly I am just now starting this game again after years and years. This was a solid review

[@NoctsukeYukimura]

also!! my favorite ps2 game is Radiata Stories, I hope you consider touching it, its an action RPG too

[@sokumotanaka9271]

My alltime FAVORITE JRPG! Wish it got more attention.

[@sokumotanaka9271]

My favorite non FF/KH ps2 rpg? Persona 3 , that's one of my favorite cast in video games.

[@NannaSin]

Favorite ps2 game was Valkyries profile 2!

[@ThorfinnSkuII]

They definitely need to make a Rogue Galaxy 2 to expand on the story and fill in some of the gaps from the first one lol such an underrated game

[@Allinyo]

You are everything that is right in the world. Also awaiting the day that you tackle Valykyrie Profile

[@renato.pastor]

I LOVED Rogue Galaxy back when it came out, it consumed my nights and I remember being completely enthralled and immersed in its world. It's one of the unsung gems of the Ps2 era (is it though? I have no idea, all I know is that it doesn't get talked about nearly enough, so coming across this video was a nice surprise :))

[@fernicusmaximus9282]

I remember wanting to play this back in the day when I had my ps2.

[@TruePerception]

I seem to remember Mimics being slightly different. Like, one shade off. And, you don't have to die if your third player goes down. Just immediately jump to the menu, and revive your people. It gives you, maybe, half a second?

[@PelvicGaming]

Not at all. The mimics looked identical to chests. I'm pretty sure once all three characters are down. It's game over. Now the game is good about letting you have 1 HP before you go down. So you have to act fast. But that doesn't change the fact how hard enemies hit and how annoying it is to live in the menu. EDIT: Holy shit you're actually right. Mimic's have locks on them. I NEVER noticed.

[@Oggre]

Always wanted to play this game , thanks for the review Lady !

[@thesporkguy]

Great review. Really agree with you here, especially on the gripes being too in your face to ignore for 40+ hour adventure title. Though I must say, no love for Batman Beyond/Ron Stoppable/Eric Matthews in your voice over section? haha, again great analysis here, one of the best I've seen.

[@Kuma5655]

"What's your favorite PS2 game. Easy Kingd- "That isn't KH or FF?" Sweats nervously... Um.... Simpson's hit and run.

[@LarenzW]

This video review has interested me in this game! Love the art style!

[@sheldonfredericks8034]

2:18 and 12:20 Exactly what I thought. You don't even see a single Draxillian soldier in the game. And (Minor spoilers) Admiral Barnarge, that cat looking person that you met in Prison, says that he's sure "we'll meet again". You don't even meet him again XD I feel like this game could have benefited from a sequel or prequel. But alas, it was not meant to be.

[@CG-li8ro]

A sequel was most likely planned but the fact that the game didn’t sell as well as Sony wanted it, to the idea for a sequel must’ve been scrapped but there’s a chance that it might get a sequel unfortunately that’s only gonna happen if there’s a high demand been trying since I finished the game :/

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Love you support independent businesses. I had high expectations for this game, though I'm not surprised with the result. Level 5 never excelled at "grandiose" games. This and Ni No Kuni 2 pale in comparison to similar games. Their smaller games are much tighter and overall better experiences.

[@Deniki666]

I remember loving this game so much but that was damn near 13 years ago! Did you do the after game dungeon? It's cool because you meet a "new" character.

[@cactoidpinata]

Spot on review. I’m at the end of the game now and I also ran away from most fights in the last dungeon. I fought all the way to the final boss and died... there went 45 mins of fighting. I’ll beat it tomorrow, but this game is definitely a 7/10 at best. The best part for me is the graphics. Gotta remember, they were dealing with 32MB of system memory. As for best PS2 game, that’s a loaded question. There’s excellent games in all genres. My personal favorite is R-Type Final, but that’s not for everyone. Great review!

[@baeaf4089]

I really love how u reviewed this game right !!! Thank you

[@RadiataStories1]

My favourite game on Ps2 (and all time) is Radiata Stories. It is an excellent jrpg with a funny story.

[@robynotyourbusiness]

Rouge galaxy was my first game in general,jungle ost is simply stuck to me

[@shonwolfbark]

Rogue Galaxy is one of those game i see all the time but didn't pick up now it seem interesting great review lady I have to stan arc the lad twilight of the spirits is a gem of a ps2 game a good fire emblem like game with a crazy cast . this really came

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

Same for me. I've seen and heard of it for years but just never bothered playing it. After watching this, I think I might enjoy it

[@williamffworld]

i started playing recently and i,m already in love

[@jascoolo]

Main font in this game is comic sans xD btw nice sweater

[@cyncynshop]

Rocking that pair of earrings! I hope Nintendo games has as much backwards compatibility as PSN

[@bananaboi2197]

Nice game I loved it. The characters were very lovable and the story was nice. Also simple and fun gameplay. Also nice costumes

[@MrBelmontcain]

Thanks for the review. I have been kinda balking at this for a while on ps4 and it slipped past my radar when it was on ps2. I think I'll finally give it a shot.

[@bronwynecg]

I played the demo for this game FOR YEARS. I finally got the chance to play the full game very recently and HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BOY It's far far better (and longer) than I ever imagined XD

[@PelvicGaming]

I'm glad you loved it!!

[@kainhighwind2]

I have a huge soft spot for The Summoner on PS2. I *think* it was the first RPG on it, and it's really cool, with a huge world, and the art and graphics are that perfect mix of "chunky early PS2" and super charming. Also, The Bouncer. Screw everyone, I love that game.

[@ChamplainValleyRailSnapshots]

I wish this would get a Switch release. I played Rogue Galaxy originally on the PS2 but it was at a point when I got out of gaming for a long while. I never got to finish it but I really enjoyed the game. I'd love a chance to play this again today.

[@aydenl2418]

Suikoden 5 was one of my fav PS2 games. Wish the load times weren't so long though

[@AlexTenThousand]

I lovingly call this game "One Piece, but in space", since some of the progression elements within the story and the general feel remind me of the series, even though some of the emotional beats (like a couple of deaths) really fall short due to not having enough time to care about said characters.

[@williamdunston1796]

Yoooo! Rogue Galaxy was my GAME back in the day!

[@sidneifernandesdeazevedofi7851]

Guilty here...tried to play Rogue Galaxy back in the day because a friend of mine wouldn't shut up about it. When I realized that 2/3 of my playing time went on insect battles and grinding to get "good" weapons I gave up on it.

[@driftingswordsmanzer]

This game was an enjoyable time sink, my favorite part was the monster bounty hunting. I actually have the number one spot in game lol. Great review! 👍🏾

[@DrySushi]

An amazing voice cast for this game but still wish we could have gotten at least one "Feeeeeennneeeeey!" as an Easter egg

[@KingJaeTV]

Great review. Always wanted to try out this game.