What Happened To Radiata Stories 2?

[@dylanfarmer4011]

This game was so important to me back in the day. Made me a tri ace fan for life. I wish they had enough money to make the games they want.

[@GameCircleTv]

Is this your favorite from tri-Ace?

[@dylanfarmer4011]

@GameCircleTv oh yeah hands down, I honestly don't even care that all they're making is star ocean games these days. I just wish one would come out at the quality they're capable of. With them being under a mobile game company I just don't have much hope for anything new they do.

[@GameCircleTv]

@@dylanfarmer4011 Things can change

[@Ganderlow]

I have been praying for Radiata Stories to be re-released. I dont even need a remaster I just miss this game so much. It still holds up.

[@GameCircleTv]

I see what you mean. Sort of like what they did with Legend of Dragoon where you can unlock trophies and all right?

[@Ganderlow]

@GameCircleTv I have PS4 and Xbox Series-X. If they would just make Radiata stories a backward compatible re-release I would buy it asap.

[@GameCircleTv]

@@Ganderlow I'm with you on that one

[@christopherkelly2776]

One of those games that lives rent free in my memory banks. The humor, the choices,the town,the characters...never played another game quite like this one .

[@samysnes]

Video title: What Happened To Radiata Stories 2? Video in its last minute after talking exclusively about the original game: I don't know.

[@GameCircleTv]

Yea, I'm sorry, for this particular game, there's just been no news. Should we remove it?

[@derektally9051]

@@GameCircleTv yes...

[@MindfulProgramming]

This is my most replayed game.

[@GameCircleTv]

How many times so far

[@MindfulProgramming]

@@GameCircleTv maybe 8 times? lost count over the years.

[@GameCircleTv]

@MindfulProgramming not bad. Usually human or non human?

[@MindfulProgramming]

@@GameCircleTv 50/50. I always play both to get the whole experience

[@GameCircleTv]

You know how to game. Stick around for some more nostalgia. What other games did you wish to see revived?

[@tigerblade79]

Wow, came across this while looking up the Radiata Stories OST. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed this game during my childhood! Surprised to see people are still talking about this game in 2023.

[@GameCircleTv]

You're welcome. We are all about nostalgia. Do you feel it deserves a sequel?

[@syaredzaashrafi1101]

@@GameCircleTv definitely deserved, i will pay huge bucks!!!

[@GameCircleTv]

@@syaredzaashrafi1101 Shut up and take my money meme lol

[@AllOtakuProductions]

Oh wow! You actually did Radiata Stories! I'm glad my list was able to help with more inspiration for your content! 😁

[@GameCircleTv]

Your list is coming soon, actually.

[@thelastofitskind3034]

Great pick this game was so good great memories

[@supert5678]

This and kh2 are tied for my favorite games of all time. It meant so much to me as a kid and i still play through it on my emulators and even have my original ps2 memory stick too

[@GameCircleTv]

That's love. It's great to still even have the memory stick to stay in the nostalgia

[@SaltedMallows]

It was amazing. No one will ever recognize it to the level it deserves. Radiata is never coming back and the time of PS2 is long over.

[@GameCircleTv]

😭

[@iceboiii4909]

This and Rogue Galaxy hurts so much to have never gotten a sequel

[@GameCircleTv]

I agree Rogue Galaxy also needs a comeback

[@GameCircleTv]

Which game did you like best Radiata Or Rogue?

[@iceboiii4909]

@@GameCircleTv Id say personally i Like Rogue Galaxy a whole Lot more, but that nicht be because i played that Shit before watching Star wars or Most Things... So because everything was new in both Games Rogue Galaxy Just Hit me a Lot more (i am 21 now and grew Up with These Games haha)

[@GameCircleTv]

@iceboiii4909 Gaming has no age, and it's always good to have a story behind the games we love the most. Rogue Galaxy is a great game

[@Flegan777]

Radiata Stories was definitely an unappreciated gem, but Square Enix had tri-Ace develop it simply to test how well the PS2 could handle numerous functions and routines, such as the multiple characters' daily schedules. While the game was nothing more than an experiment on their part, it was still quite enjoyable, especially with all the teams you could put together among the many allies to recruit. Sadly, it left behind a lot of unresolved narrative threads and it's unlikely we'll ever see them addressed. Jack and Ridley did make appearances in both Star Ocean Anamnesis (as recruitable allies, but only in the Japanese version) as well as collectable figurines in Star Ocean: The Divine Force. Seems like Square Enix only marginally remembers Radiata Stories existed once. Some of tri-Ace's members still work today as part of a new company, Aiming, and they released an MMO called Caravan Stories some years back. It definitely has Radiata Stories's DNA all over it, with its numerous races, lots of characters to recruit, legendary dragons, and the overall feel to the world of Iyarr. The game is plagued with numerous issues that still persist to this day, but for what it's worth, it's the closest thing we have to a spiritual successor for Radiata Stories.

[@GameCircleTv]

Caravan Stories 🤔 now i want to play that

[@Flegan777]

@@GameCircleTv If you're wiling to try it out, I advise being patient with it. It can have its moments, being an MMO and all.

[@GameCircleTv]

@@Flegan777 I love video games. I'm sure I'll find it ok

[@Flegan777]

@@GameCircleTv I hope you find some enjoyment from it. The Radiata feel is definitely there. I've been playing it since 2020 and despite its numerous bugs and crashes, I love the story, world, lore, and characters.

[@Flegan777]

@@GameCircleTv Bad news, my friend. A few days ago, they announced Caravan Stories is going to be shut down next year on March 12th. The game is still playable until then, but all in-game shops in all the towns have been deactivated and evolution materials for characters can no longer be purchased. If you're still looking to play it, now's the time, but there probably won't be too much to do beyond the main storylines and character stories. The plot is still interesting, for as much of it as you can manage to get through.

[@bssL25]

One of the best games of the PS2 era imo. Very underrated. I would not want a sequel though because the story is stand-alone and had a good ending either way. I would however, wish they made more games like this! The recruiting was so fun...and the characters plus abilities were really cool. If they had expanded on this game, and improved it in the next generations, I would have followed it continuously. The story wasn't the most complex but this game was told with a ton of care and heart. This is said about a lot of games but I genuinely believe, they do not make games like THIS anymore.

[@GameCircleTv]

Would you settle for a spin-off of the same universe?

[@gavingiese6976]

Just remember a studio will never make a new game if they don't think people will buy it, and Radiata didn't sell super well in US on release. I email Both TriAce and Square Enix (SE still owns the rights) saying how much I loved the game and asking for a sequel or new RS content every few months or so so. I recommend people do the same ;)

[@GameCircleTv]

Did they ever respond?

[@toddrodd3170]

It’s such an underrated. Gem. We gotta get our numbers up.

[@lofihangout23]

Im about to replay this on my android emu...

[@GameCircleTv]

With some Lofi in the back?

[@x0fiz]

Im doing it

[@KiLLERJA0]

This is probably the most under rated JRPG, this honestly is my favorite JRPG on the ps2 and I wish I could hit the lottery so I can spend it all on buying the studio who made this game and green light them to make a remake of this game and a sequel.

[@GameCircleTv]

No need to win lottery. You can create your own games nowaddays and studios will buy them off of you if they are worth it

[@GremDisaster]

Before I watch, my first thought is - this game didn’t sell well at all didn’t it? And didn’t even release at all in Europe I think. People slept on it hard, which sucks, because it’s easily in my top 5 all time favorite games. 😢❤

[@GameCircleTv]

It's a great game. What are the other 4 games in that top 5

[@snazzydrew]

Radiata Stories is one of the few game is still physically own from back then. Love that game.

[@GameCircleTv]

Do you still play it from time to time?

[@snazzydrew]

@@GameCircleTv sadly I don't have a PS2 anymore. Just a handful of games.

[@GameCircleTv]

@@snazzydrew If you own a physical copy of a game you can play them on emulators.

[@itsMickyLee]

Radiata stories is my absolute favorite video game next to suikoden 2. God I wish they'd remake it.

[@GameCircleTv]

It needs a remake asap

[@Apheleion]

Game made me fall in love with art and now I'm a 3D artist, I was 13 when it came out.

[@GameCircleTv]

I just love stories like these. The joys of gaming

[@Apheleion]

@@GameCircleTv the water color style on the models is what really made me fall for the art style

[@GameCircleTv]

@Apheleion The art style is great and im glad you were inspired. You should maybe do artwork for games that can trigger developers to hire you

[@rubenmartinez6796]

Man I really wish they gave this series another chance. I know it didn't sell well here in the west, but at least do a a re-release for us old fans 😭

[@GameCircleTv]

And it will probably sell if rereleased

[@rubenmartinez6796]

@@GameCircleTv I know I'd buy it!!!

[@neoshadow5]

Thanks for talking about this game❤

[@GameCircleTv]

Thank you. We hope that you enjoyed it. What other game did you want us to speak about?

[@cyberVik]

This game is the GOAT.

[@MuhammadSyarifuddin-t5l]

What a nostalgic game, seeing this makes me want to play again 😂

[@GameCircleTv]

@@MuhammadSyarifuddin-t5l You should start playing again 🙂

[@sirreepicheeprules7443]

Love this game, great storyline and characters. crazy boss fights in the dragon lair, especially the Ethereal Queen, that bitch is HARD!! i wish they would make an anime or something of this, it definitely had the potential!

[@GameCircleTv]

It did have a great storyline. An anime would be nice as well, to be honest.

[@kamron_thurmond]

I really love Radiata Stories it is my 3rd favorite game of all time. Only behind FF9 and Assassin's Creed 2. I have played the story over 5 times.

[@GameCircleTv]

Does it deserve a sequel?

[@kamron_thurmond]

@@GameCircleTv I don't know what story is left to tell in a sequel game. Maybe they could do something set in the world of Radiata Stories, and with a branched story game like that. How would they even start a second game? I'd love to play a remaster though. My PS2 game still runs, and I fully expect to replay it some time soon.

[@GameCircleTv]

@@kamron_thurmond I'm thinking remaster of original and new story, new character for a sequel

[@kamron_thurmond]

@@GameCircleTv What could be interesting is a series of short playable stories starring all 175 recruitable characters.

[@GameCircleTv]

@@kamron_thurmond not bad

[@FoxofFortune]

A sequal to this and rogue galaxy from the ps2 i think would be very profitable for thier respective developers

[@GameCircleTv]

I think so, too. Rogue Galaxy is also a classic.

[@thelastofitskind3034]

I agree 👍 💯 I just finished beating rogue galaxy loved the battle system it reminded me of final fantasy 7 remake it used the same battle system

[@JoshArtisto]

This is my favorite game of all time!

[@GameCircleTv]

How do you feel about a sequel?

[@JoshArtisto]

@@GameCircleTv I would love a sequel if the same composer came back

[@GameCircleTv]

@JoshArtisto True Noriyuki Iwadare did a great job there. So if it's not the same composer, you don't want a sequel?

[@landscape85]

Same. One time Noriyuki wished me a happy birthday, and that was one of the best gifts I've ever received :P

[@toddrodd3170]

One of my favorite games ever

[@GameCircleTv]

What's your favorite thing about this game?

[@Mors_Ontologica]

I picked the human side because i got attached to the warriors guild and i wanted the dual wielding captain on my party.

[@Ambs90]

I love this game so much. I’d give anything to have a remaster on current gen consoles

[@GameCircleTv]

Would a remaster hit harder then a sequel?

[@bojangler9685]

you can fix the ghosting in pcsx2 with offsets. also newer version should fix this automatically

[@GameCircleTv]

Pcsx2 does a great job emulating games like these

[@lavosdream5809]

One of my favorite ps2 games

[@GameCircleTv]

What are your top 5, Playstation 2 Games?

[@lavosdream5809]

Ff10, radiata stories, Tekken tag team, mgs3 and DMC 3. So many good games on PS2 hard to choose lol.

[@GameCircleTv]

@@lavosdream5809 Wow you mentioned some great games. I think FFX is the best of all that came out on PS2. MGS 3 is a masterpiece and Devil May Cry its on its own class. Nice list. What other games do you wish could make a comeback?

[@pedroaugusto780]

I would like it if they do a remake to revive Radiata Stories

[@GameCircleTv]

It would be awesome

[@yellowflash9047]

dude i miss this game sm

[@GameCircleTv]

Would you rather a remake or sequel?

[@yellowflash9047]

ill take both but if i had to pick, id say a remake would be nice. i dont think they would go on with the story sadly. @@GameCircleTv

[@noname72390]

im hoping we are getting a remake of radiata stories with how they added the jack and ridley figures in Star Ocean 6.

[@GameCircleTv]

That's true, a good easter egg hint as to what may be in the works

[@Un4GiVeNPR]

I loved this game.. we need a re-release

[@GameCircleTv]

A re-release would definitely be a great choice

[@alexanderandersson8538]

Is it still worth trying even though there ain't no sequel?

[@GameCircleTv]

Maybe the sequel itself is what they should try

[@landscape85]

It's a little old school but still an incredible game even by itself. You def wish there was more at the end though.

[@GameCircleTv]

@landscape85 Old school games go hard

[@thelastofitskind3034]

Man I love your videos you elaborate very well 👏 ❤️ 👌

[@GameCircleTv]

Thank you. This comment is extremely appreciated. I will continue doing more videos then.

[@gboyricky]

I was so obsessed with this game when it came out the way it ended left me so salty and was always hoping for a sequel but nope -.-

[@GameCircleTv]

Would you be happy if they brought the gane back?

[@stephenfiler3204]

The problem with a sequel would be deciding which ending is canon. I'm pretty sure the devs said in an interview that they'd rather leave it to interpretation

[@GameCircleTv]

@stephenfiler3204 That's very Quentin Tarantino of them.

[@GameCircleTv]

@stephenfiler3204 Can a new story new cast work?

[@landscape85]

@@GameCircleTv it wouldn't really be a Radiata Stories sequel if it had a new story and new cast

[@angelajiliagalvez]

dude wth u talking about? tri ace created this game not square. this game is so underrated. hope they will remaster this 😢

[@GameCircleTv]

🤣 I said, "Developed by Tri-Ace, what do you mean?"

[@GameCircleTv]

Anyway, I agree, underrated, and needs a remaster

[@angelajiliagalvez]

@@GameCircleTv you can tell the passion and time the devs poured into this game. recruiting allies is super satisfying. this and Suikoden 2 are Hidden Gems

[@GameCircleTv]

@@angelajiliagalvez Great comment. Suikoden is another awesome series

[@sol3407]

Love & miss this game

[@GameCircleTv]

Don't we all. What other games do you love and miss?

[@sol3407]

@GameCircleTv final fantasy tactics, final fantasy 8, front mission 3 but mostly this game! Being albe recruit half the cool people seen was a pokemon journey itself

[@klissattack]

I didn't like that your friends list carried over. It made it hard to keep track of who you still need to recruit

[@GameCircleTv]

That was a bit much on the games part

[@NolanTurco]

Ill buy a ps5 if they re release this

[@GameCircleTv]

You should know that Ps5 is worth it even without this 😂

[@DWN-Infinity]

I LOVE THIS GAME

[@GameCircleTv]

It's fantastic. Do you feel it deserves a sequel?

[@DWN-Infinity]

@@GameCircleTv ONE MILLION YES

[@GameCircleTv]

@@DWN-Infinity thats the right answer

[@GremDisaster]

The fact they haven’t even bothered to give Radiata Stories a basic bitch buggy port to PSN tells you everything you need to know about that SE thinks of the game.

[@GameCircleTv]

In a way.

[@ygaming3109]

Need sequel or remake 😢

[@GameCircleTv]

Yes, we do. Fast

[@sornlol1]

My Ridley

[@mattmassey1634]

The nestalgia😭

[@CarolineRimando]

Plss build rs2

[@GameCircleTv]

Yes. Long overdue

[@richardwade1544]

Papaya!!!!! Pa Pa Papaya!

[@GameCircleTv]

🎶

[@arcaderkid8449]

Wow.... your asking what happened to Radiation stories 2.....? Gee.... I don't know... perhaps, you might find Them in these titles: 1. Astonishia Stories 2. Radiant Stories.... If that does not convince you?! I don't know What will.... let me just say. Each chapter IS Bizzare in its own right! But!? They are one In the same world. Only told through different Characters and dialog story....

[@GameCircleTv]

Thank you for this.

[@arcaderkid8449]

​@@GameCircleTvno probs.