Why The Legend Of Dragoon Is One Of My Favorite Games Of All Time

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

What are you doing here, you should go watch the new and improved version of this video, available here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZu4i5euf5uobbs

[@mbe102]

This is like going back and watching the non-special edition original star wars trilogy. Not that its better, just.... nostalgia.

[@jrRabet]

was i the only one dissapointed when Lloyd didn't become a party member? He'd round out the team nicely as the non elemental member and having the dragon buster and divine spirit.

[@TheBonkleFox]

j.r. Rabet heck maybe even have him lack the divine morph

[@Blighted_Ashes]

you mean luhloyd

[@matthewedwards8996]

I was extremely disappointed!!! Am I the only one who used Shana? She is so good!! Her dragoon abilities are by far the best!

[@davemarx7856]

Getting to play as him might have killed his mystique. He was an overpowered character and the devs would either have to nerf him or allow him to one shot nearly every enemy. But it certainly would have been neat. It could work if he were something like an optional/secret party member and to obtain him you'd need to be OP yourself.

[@Sundel_Marlutte]

@@matthewedwards8996 I used Shana only because I felt like I wanted to make a balanced party, but her Dragoon abilities are arguably worse than everyone else's, because their dps can easily defeat bosses faster than Shana

[@brandonhendrickson5078]

I could live and die happily in Tiberoa.. i first played this in 2000.. I'm 25 now in 2018 and still have not found a game to trump the memory and nostalgia brought upon by LoD.. And imo, the blocky character build bothers me none, I prefer it

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

Koudelka. It's a good alternative.

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

Remember that remaster of this review I was talking about over a year ago. Well it's still happening. But it's not going to be a remaster, it's going to be a full remake and is looking to be over 2 hours. Hold on to your butts, because this Dragoon ride is far from over.Coming hopefully within the next few weeks. Edit: Sratch that, it's going to break 3 hours.

[@anothergamer112]

Your review makes me want to play this game. Though too bad it's not very easy to find. It would be cool of it could one day be put on the ps4 store or something.

[@redmage8719]

@@anothergamer112 I saw physical copies of it on amazon but if you decide to buy it, be prepared to break the bank.

[@Dlo2018]

I loved everything about LoD including the addition system.

[@kenshinblade227]

Babyboi6769 same

[@voldemort008]

The addition system was simply amazing.

[@Jack_80]

Daemon Redwyne the addition system is probably my favorite system in any rpg. it just gets you into the combat so much more than a game like ff7 where you just hit x to attack

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

Just so you all know, I'm planning on making an extended version/redub of this review within the next year or so using things I could have mentioned/expanded upon and some things that fans have brought to my attention. Which could not only raise the sound quality demonstrably, but could upwards of double the review length. If there's anything you think I missed or could have expanded upon, feel free to let me know. In the meantime feel free to check out my livestream series on this game with various colleagues kzbin.info/aero/PL2u6DKRtRc8WBXycn8sGjDbMVXPnt6uvS

[@2k13Ghost]

Yes please

[@nyc7187]

every single point you made was spot on. my favorite game ever

[@musoumiko4730]

I'm sure this has been addressed before but at around 14:35 you talk about how everyone suggests Shana(and Miranda)/Meru as party members and the reason is high/highest speed and highest/high magic damage respectively, which makes the spell items stupidly strong (like two to four thousand damage each one) before adding in power up/power down. The other reason people suggest Meru is because her speed compliments using the power up/power down combo nicely on Haschel and whatever poor sap he's super-murdering. If you do your turn timing right, you can even kill Melbu before phase 3, in roughly 4 minutes total. In fact that's the ideal speedrunning strategy since those latter two phase transitions take so long. So, definitely worth a try if you want to savagely punch his face in if you ever feel like replaying. This is definitely one of if not my favorite game and I've learned... Too many things about it, as I'm sure is already evident, so if you have any questions you come across while writing a new review feel free to message me or something. Since uh, I could probably go on forever and KZbin comments aren't really the best medium for that.

[@davemarx7856]

It's definitely worth playing but for those without the time, funds or drive to do so... a let's play by batman9502 is a chill and informative way to get the story while you go about your busy life.

[@zellrang]

Don't underestimate water gun... You could fill in "any" type of liquid

[@brandonotto3031]

Thx for really taking the time to make this. You don't know how awesome this game was to me growing up. Deff need to crowd fund an enhanced version. Great job

[@aasmaiden]

aaaahh.. I see, you're a man of culture as well xD. One of my favorites games

[@Skyler744]

I watched your entire 1:01:07 review of this game and I have to tell you honestly, And I don't say this too much for most reviewer, if ever, but I agreed with pretty much every single point that you said about the game. Especially the music. I've heard lots of awesome soundtracks for different games before but I would have to say, and this is a bold statement by me saying this, that The Legend of the Dragoon has the best soundtrack collectively of any game out there. My favourite themes of the game are tense moments theme where something is about to occur, Deningrad (thank you for making that one a major highlight!! Was very happy you did so.), the Ancient cities Aglis and Mayfil, and the boss themes 2 & 3. I know music is subjective, but I literally can't think of a single bad song in this game and that's saying something. Overall, you did a fantastic review and is pretty much the only reviewer that has done a half decent review of this game. Now I know you can't touch upon every single in a game this big, however, I'm really surprised you didn't even mention what I would have to say is the worst part of the game and for me, I would argue is the lock combination puzzle on the abandoned ghost ship in I believe chapter 2 if I'm not mistaken (if I am, then chapter 3). To me, that entire puzzle felt much harder then necessary and while it is an interesting concept, having to go from point 'A' to point 'B' with a high risk of those blue flaming skull ghost encounters is redundant as all hell every time you run out of tries and want to try again. Especially when trying to get the Ultimate Wargod. I know you don't have to do it and is an optional section of the game, but just to try and get this item by guessing a 3 digit combo with 4 numbers with only 2 tries was absolutely hair-pulling, ball-bustingly awful and led to much frustration.

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, belive me when I say it was well worth the 60+ hours I put into it as a whole and I'm glad that it turned out just about as good as I could have hoped , and in regards to the lock combination puzzle, I gave up on it after getting to the third combo, I just found it redundant and wasn't worth mentioning, although, I'm disappointed in myself for not touching on the ultimate wargod, I did have a bit to say about it, namely how it defeats the purpose of the addition system and renders the gameplay 100% turn based which for someone like me is pretty much a cardinal sin of game design, but like you said, in a game as big as this it's nearly impossible to touch on everything.

[@Jack_80]

@@RegretfulDeadMan i didnt mind them putting it in the game for people who suck at additions but i never used it. pulling off additions is my favorite part of the game and if you're good at them, it's just a waste of an accessory slot.

[@TRosati26]

Also, I'm pretty sure it's pronounced LAvitz, not LuhvItz. (Accent on the "A", not the "I". Also the "A" being a soft vowel as in "Cat") Dart screaming his name with several "A's" is my evidence for this. It was "Laaaaaaaaviiiiiiiitz!!!" not "Laviiiiiiiiiitz!!!" Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

[@Scrat031]

I've played it like 7 or 8 times & Faust is the hardest boss of this game but if you fight him & get max additions/dragoons melbu should take at the most about 15 min.

[@Ryutora8]

Faust is not hard at all, by the end of the game, with max additions and legend casque is a joke...

[@Jack_80]

Ryutora8 depends, i didnt do much grinding my first playthrough and it was ridiculously hard. my second playthrough i got 3 sets of all the best equipment and it was easy as hell

[@KillaSmit20789]

He easy af you just was too low a level or trash, easily the hardest are the ghost dragons.

[@levelupdelivery9504]

While I'm not a fan of super long videos.. this one I sat through every second in awww I watched this a while back... I just forgot to tell you this is the type of review legend of dragoon didn't ask for, but deserved!

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

It's the only way to truly do TLOD justice, at least that what I think

[@Darkwolf543211]

This video almost made me cry a few times. The nostalgia trip and the feeling of how overwhelmingly amazing this adventure was just is enough to set me back and think, "wow, what an experience it has been playing this game." This game is one of the best stories in a video game I've ever seen. Every character is intertwined into the story in such a way and everyone is connected that it is baffling to think how anyone could come up with all this stuff! I'm looking forward to your remake of this video or edit.. er whatever you said you'll do. You deserve much more views.

[@joeymaps]

Great, entertaining and very well detailed review. Hyped that you like the soundtracks!

[@facepwnagewtf]

This was an incredibly well done analysis, one of if not the best I've seen. You have a way of getting to the heart of what features make this game so incredible, while not shying away from the things that hold it back. I especially enjoy your summary on how The Legend of Dragoon builds a fully realized world and just how much that aspects contributes to the overall narrative of the story and characters within. Like many other's i hope that some day soon we will see Sony utilize this IP, but if not it was an amazing stand alone experience. One of my favorite games of all time.

[@Dragoon601]

I always use Dart (because he cant be removed), Hascel, and Meru. Dart and Hascel have good attack strength, but Meru has high speed and can get like 2 or 4 turns off if you give her the dancer’s shoes. Her last addition has 600% damage output, her dragoon magic is strong if you equip her correctly and her second spell is a free healing breeze that removes all debuffs which is a good help.

[@Jack_80]

Dragoon601 i always use rose cuz her moves just look a lot cooler than meru's

[@griizz13]

LoD is my favorite game of all time. Love what you did for this review, and I just hope they remake it with better graphics honestly. FYI you should definitely choose Shana to do a play through with. Pick a third that has fun addition development, so that the lack of additions for Shana doesn't drag you down because the White Silver Dragoon is absolutely overpowered as fuck. You just put the magical hat on her so she has 200MP, use special so she gets a boost in power, and watch the destruction that is the White silver dragon attack because it is ruthless and it heals you back to full. ALso, Meru has really fun additions and her mix of semi powerful additions, magic resistance, healing, and magic attack is worth it.

[@KillaSmit20789]

Most underrated game in HISTORY.

[@Jack_80]

yeah probably. i played ff7 first but still found this a little more fun, largely due to the additions, i just never get tired of them.

[@gr8gmr]

One of the most. I say Legend of Legaia is just as underrated, if not more so.

[@mr.gamerant5081]

Rose was one of my first video game crushes. Beautiful, dark, mysterious, brave, bad ass, selfless, (spoiler don't read in here.....being the black monster was selfless) and an unwavering love. Damn what's not to like.

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

She's dart's Shadow as well.

[@erwann5257]

Great vid! In-depth, honest, fair, and funny. Nice editing too btw LOD was my first RPG and one of my favorites

[@TheClayMan26]

definitely one of my favorite games of all time. good video

[@TheClayMan26]

btw you should review SMT Nocturne. It's a ps2 jrpg with very unique features, a dark but interesting story, easily one of the best soundtracks of all time, and it's really hard.

[@jordanwithers8658]

This was really well done. I get goosebumps seeing some of the clips, hearing the music and listening to the recap of the story. I, like many others, agreed with nearly every point you made and this review and video were a great service to the fans. Thank you. Liked and subbed.

[@Doogerauoy]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the differences between the JP release and the US release. With Rose in particular. ;)

[@SpankSandwitch99]

If there's one thing that always stuck with me, it was how this game managed to subvert a few cliches (almost till the end) while using the world building to subtly convey certain plot points. Shana for example was set up as the wholesome pretty best friend who loved you almost immediately, and who's love matured in your absence as well as during the journey. A common trope that was often used back then, but has been used even more by now. Then the big twist: she's actually housing the soul of the entity that, once combined with it's true body, will destroy all life on their planet. Shocking and a nice subversion of expectations, but then it gets even better. All that charm and her innate ability to get just about anyone to like her? That was the moon child's ability in order to further the entity's goals, and just about everyone, including the white dragoon spirit, was affected. Im sure dart truly cared about her, but was his romantic love a slow but steady evolution of his feelings? Or brought about by the allure of the moon child? I understand more now why so many hated Miranda and shana in various ways to various degrees, but I think, had shana perhaps not been spared, but absorbed along with melbu, and used the last of her life to save everyone somehow (like taking control long enough for them to deal a killing blow), that would've made her journey far better, and cemented her as a pretty incredible character. Also, even at 9 when I first played this game, I felt like dart got 'along' with lavitz a whole lot more.

[@Life_of_A_Man]

I enjoyed your review. People say Meru's the strongest but I never really used her as I didn't like her additions. I hated Shiranda because they just had the bow and arrow but they possess strong healing dragoon magic. The stardusts is easy to find if you play JPRG games like me where I talk to everything and everybody. I also explore every nook and cranny. I found the first stardust in the game just by coincidence. I had 27 during my first playthrough although I didn't finish. One of the bosses stopped me from my completion. The boss is the stereotypical boss in an RPG where it's the end of the road and once you go forward you can't go back to the main map. I didn't like Miranda's attitude but she was only bitter cause of her childhood. I remember when she slapped Rose. I wanted her to hit Miranda back. It foreshadows just like many other RPGs. It was actually the first RPG I ever played. It introduced me to be prepared for anything and everything in a game. I learn to save, save, and save. I'm surprised it wasn't included with the PS2 launch titles just because.

[@KillaSmit20789]

Kongol and Pervy Sage ftw

[@61Damola]

Lol Meru's Dargoon magic is extremely useful, you actually do not need healing potions if you use her.

[@Jack_80]

yeah meru has the best magic in the game, has the highest speed, and her final addition is the most powerful in the game. she's one of the best characters in the game. rose will always be my favorite though.

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

Meru us the improved version of Shana .

[@danielforget7741]

Awesome review man, I like how detailed you are

[@InMaTeofDeath]

The first time I played thru this game as a kid my disk 4 was busted and I had to send it in the mail to get a replacement, that wait was horrible... :(

[@Emmj91]

Did not disappoint!!! Love that I came across your channel. Awesome

[@jordannewthomas3293]

I Can't tell you how many late nights I spent playing this game and passed out because the menu music is so relaxing. This game game was a large part of my childhood almost none of my friends knew about this game, I had a friend who even used to just like watching while I was playing because this game was so damn cool. I'll say this I was never a fan of ff7 and I'll take the legend of dragoon over it any day. Also this was probably one of the best videos about this game I've seen nice work.

[@KishinZephrite]

So much quality with this review. I watched it all the way through. Really good montage of key scenes at the end. I always like defeating Faust at the end of my playthroughs. I beat him once with Dart, Meru, and Shana and last playthrough, I one shotted him with Dart, Albert, and Meru thanks to those buff items and Albert's ultimate addition. The addition system is so rewarding when you get the timing down. It's certainly not for everyone when you introduce a reflex/timing based system on top of a turn based rpg experience. Again, this is a legendary review and I tip my hat to you as a fellow hardcore fan of this game. Btw, I actually wrote a song for this game. The video is titled "Legend of Dark Dragoon Souls".

[@mr.gamerant5081]

I always thought a prequel would be a good choice. We hear about the original dragon campaign throughout the whole game. And you would get rose and zieg as your main chars 2 that you already know a 5 new members that we briefly see in roses memory.

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

I think the issue with that is, we already know how it ends. So unless they write a story that demands to be told, and couldn't be done justice in just a flashback a-la Metal Gear Solid 3, then it's pointless. It could work but it would take a skilled writer.

[@baddragonite]

I remember when I heard Dart was supposed to be in PS all stars but got cut because of poor sales I was so disappointed. Would've probably done for LoD what smash bros did for Fire Emblem I bet

[@AZJayjohn]

Dart was finished and playable studio didn't have money or interest to pay the fee to put it in Sony's store

[@alyssaagnew4147]

Yeah, this is definitely a game that would benefit from a remake. I mean they could touch up the graphics, the story, add a bit more into the characters and it'd be really solid. Oh, and a much better translation.

[@dingodyno9016]

If FF7 can get a remake, so can this one

[@voldemort008]

I'd even buy two copies of the game if they'd remake it lol.

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

To those of you who didn't read my comment from the last video, I took down the other version of this video and re-rendered it and re-uploaded it because there were some glitches that occurred during rendering(and one dumb mistake I wanted to correct) so this is essentially the exact same video with a some minor enhancements and fixes, and now I consider it as good as it possibly can be, but If you watched it before, you don't need to watch it again. As said before, my next reviews will be me attempting to beat a dead horse into glue, and I will be posting a video about that in the near future, and until then, TGX out.

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

well technically it's still available to view, it's just unlisted

[@NessieAndrew]

ok

[@Windfischie]

Wow great video about one of my most loved rpgs. Thank you for your work. Love it.

[@TheThunderDragoon]

I want a remake of this so badly.

[@MyDearValentineTv]

my favorite game of all time, thank you for the awesome video, watched its entirely, very entertaining and your outro montage with the song was awesome , very well done!!

[@jaymokrav]

I loved the addition system. Especially now that most JRPGs are menu-scrollers with repetitive combat, the addition system was attention-grabbing and kept me engaged in every fight. Plus, the feeling of finally nailing an addition or leveling up your signature combination was so validating.

[@chickenking1753]

Assassin cock, truly one of the most deadly of foes.

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

Eh, I prefer Erupting Chick

[@jasonanderson8025]

Really enjoyed the music breakdown and the research on the people behind the music

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

When I played for the first time, I was hooked instantly. Played it until the Ending... But couldn't finished it .. left it aside and hoped on the ps2 bandwagon. Sold the lot, regretted it and now 11years later I purchased myself: JPN version, JPN artbook / gameguide. + Downloaded the ROM, but bits and pieces couldn't load and got me stuck after 12+ hours of playing. Tried over and over again, deleted data to free space... Git depressed and will just wait until I can replay it on PS1 again. My favourite character is Rose... But have a weakness for Meru as well.

[@kakrethtmd8165]

the whole point about no healing/revives while in dragoon form is why power gamers favourite party composition was dart shiranda meru, dart beind fairly balanced over all while shana and meru having high speed and magic attack stats as well as healing dragoon magic made it so you could easily be outputting the same amount of damage as any other party composition while still having the safety of healings and revives with 5 turn dragoons, its physically impossible to use all of shanas mana in 1 dragoon cycle if you only heal with her and then simply use a sun rhapsody when she transforms back, also meru and shiranda both synergise well with using the signet stone-speed up buff-speed down debuff combo you could use every boss fight due to them being repeatable items

[@christopher9833]

I remember this was one of the first games I eagerly awaited. The previews and ads showed those gorgeous cut scenes and I had to have it. Still own it. Guide book too. Love it for every reason you mentioned. Wish the graphics were cleaner but still. Love it.

[@christopher9833]

Btw the guide book has every stardust location hahaha

[@TheBonkleFox]

Man we were supposed to get dart as ps all stars dlc.

[@camharkness]

Would have made that game actually good.

[@SeventhheavenDK]

@@camharkness . Of course not, one character wouldnt had made that crappy game good.

[@gr8gmr]

@@camharkness The game was already good.

[@TomoFoxFoxington]

I only had one complaint, and that's that Meru's theme didn't make it into the music mentioned. Like, Meru joining and earning her Dragoon Spirit were my favorite parts of the game because of that music. Also, along the line of the Additions, since you did mention Legend Casque and Armor of Legend, if you are remaking the video, Ultimate Wargod should be mentioned for its "Screw you game, I only wanna play my favorites" enabling ability. The 10000 Gold isn't too hard to earn even in Disc 1 with a bit of grinding, 1000 Gold in each dungeon area plus 10 Yellow Birds, bada-bing! Great review man~

[@matthewedwards8996]

I subbed just because of this amazing video. Thank you for shedding more light on one of my favorite rpgs ever for everyone!!!

[@ranmore30]

Really good video. I recently played this game on emulator for the first time and was impressed by how well it stood up. Just a fun ride all the way through. Also, I agree about the soundtrack, it's awesome.

[@anthonyanderson3448]

Have to say..... Albert has a story. Not an arch but a story. You see he felt like continuing because of Lavitz and shows why the civil war at disc four when it comes ahead. And it applies that he never left his kningdom due the war and what his uncle put him through. Even meeting Emile he haven't seen her in years like his childhood. And after killing Doel, he said to see the world. And that is what he does he explores while holding that promise to his friend and learn tid bits about him. Like he is more child like and how he love to learn and gets very excited around books...... It's his story.

[@kaparaomer7751]

I see you make alot of effort on your reviews.Nice job

[@jjss4280]

I liked the video simply based on the title without having even watched it. That’s how awesome this game was.

[@Ancientone889]

i am a huge fan of RPG and JRPG games and The Legend of Dragoon is one of my all time favorites i played this game like hundreds of times and you are so right about the OST its amazing the Tiberoa theme is one of my all time favorites but there is to many good tracks to count and also the story is amazing as well great video

[@adambomb51]

I am impressed! You did a fantastic job going over this entire game

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

You ain't seen nothing yet ;)

[@redhiney6666]

Meru as a healer/damage dealer with that high speed fixes the whole dragoon as a liability hell even the white silver dragoon shana/Miranda could be an anchor. I’ve played this game so many times and my favorite setup although not optimal was Albert and Rose as my two other party members. Albert with the barrier spell ftw! Also my dad saw roses demons gate spell and called it vaginal spew. Made us laugh and was a great childhood memory. I’m not 100% on this but I think Albert and meru might be best combo

[@Ndoelicious]

imo Meru is one of my most important character endgame, she can hit 2x more than the other character due to her crazy speed, making it easy to turn her to Dragon Form and amplified what she has even more!

[@CrazyCHikcin]

I’ve played this game several times over and I can say that it was highly enjoyable each play through. I agree every gamer should play this game!

[@Borderose]

As for ideas for a sequel, if I were doing it, I'd have the new main couple be the reincarnations of Zieg and Rose, with Dart acting as the mysterious old mentor character.

[@bloodandbonezzz]

Might not need a sequel but deserves the recognition. A fantastic game just as you put it.

[@gerardibanez8496]

I thought this was an excellent review. This definitely deserves more recognition. LOTD and Suikoden are my all time favorite RPGs

[@heyitsscottyo]

I subbed in the first 2 minutes. I love your style dude.

[@brandonw7442]

Superb review. I never fully appreciated the music. You are right. The music here IS perfect.

[@lifeloverNorris]

Shana/Miranda, Meru and Haschel are the best characters because they have fast speed and can take more actions.

[@voldemort008]

Meru and Haschel were always my favorites. Plus Meru has a ridiculously high Magic Attack stat, second only to Shana/Miranda, and extremely high speed that makes those item spells much more worth using. Also, her last addition, Perky Step, has a 600% damage ratio, again the highest of all additions. She is very underrated IMO.

[@Jack_80]

lifeloverNorris i like rose. her speed is pretty good and she has some of the highest physical attack damage. not to mention her moves just look a lot cooler.

[@anubis96789]

They should make a LOD 2 as well, where we can combine dragon spirits and make combos. The world building in this game is sooo good.

[@sethcooke1976]

This KZbinr is saying everything I've ever thought of about Legend of Dragoon it's my favorite game in the world

[@holyforce000]

Yeah, I agree with most,if not all, you said about this game. I look to Final Fantasy 15 and while its good; its just not LOD good but somewhat close, at least to me. When I read Rose's backstory and discovered Fate UBW Archer and his role as a CG way later on; I immediately knew that they were mostly the same in pretty much everything then I read Scathach too and learned what she went through. I can say that Rose is like a fusion between CG Emiya and Scathach, which her story even more tragic as well coming to find out what happens later to Zieg.

[@wyattlowkokwei]

Albert and Rose/Haschel is the easy team to use. Shana, if you know how to utilize her magics (her magic stats are far better than everyone else) and dragoon abilities, she's one of the top. Get her the Amulet to double her MP, and maybe grind her dragoon lvl to max. Her White Silver Dragon summon is legendary, almost all bosses couldn't last 5 turns, and you don't even need healing items; together with the magic items, Shana is pretty unstoppable. Albert/Shana is the best team imo.

[@cliftut]

One downside of things like the additions system in TLoD (and modern, even more action-oriented features) is that some people with disabilities play jrpgs because they are almost the only kind of game they can play due to coordination issues, or motion sickness (not as relevant here but applies to camera movement and rendering). I know someone like this, and modern RPGs are driving them mad with the requirements of the semi-real-time battle systems and more dramatic camera movements. It's an edge case and a minority issue, but thought I'd mention it. Personally, as someone who really has a soft spot for TLoD, the additions system was engaging and rewarding to a point, and was a nice progression as you moved through the game, it didn't do enough to take the edge off the repetitive battle system (and the sometimes very high battle encounter rate). In the end it is one of my top rated games too, though. The story was really moving for me.

[@vinegar3617]

As much as I'm a big fan of FF7, I have to say that I really enjoyed this review and from how you define it, the game seems really enjoyable and I should pick it up sometime

[@Nierez]

Just hearing Dart's theme got me pumped up. Tiberoa theme OMG, it's perfect.

[@AZJayjohn]

As a jrpg veteran the addition system was revolutionary and needed to this day in a new game or something.

[@ronniedenmon1643]

When you Max out Shana's dragoon it's so worth it.

[@Mestephra]

39:28 Honestly i did not see that one coming haha Great video, i stayed for the whole thing. You know, it just pains me to know that sony thinks of LoD as a failure, it most definitely isn't. I've played ff7 and it just doesn't stand out to me, not trying to be biased or anything but thats just how it comes off. I'm so sick of hearing ff7 fans suck hard on sephiroth and clouds dicks so much, their story is basic at this point. At least with LoD it wasn't all about Lloyd vs dart as opposed to the sephiroth vs cloud theme all throughout the game, we actually had variation going on here. but thats just an unpopular opinion, which to me is a lot better than agreeing with the masses

[@theonetheonlyw5483]

The legend of dragon is my favorite game of all time! Had the largest impact on my childhood. It took me 147 hours to complete the 1st time and I played through a total of 5 more times. It deserves a sequel.

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

*dragoon 😉

[@Sundel_Marlutte]

I loved the Additions, except Meru's, and I loved using them so much, especially during the final boss. Also Albert uses one contraction, but it's a typo, "I'mm"

[@gjtrue]

Love this game to no end!!

[@merutm3843]

God this video gave me life. there needs to be a legend of dragoon 2 guys - let’s get this Kickstarter going

[@boxingpanda4757]

Great vid. I disagree with the notion that Albert is a glass cannon. He gets wrecked by magic, but by the time the game's difficulty ramps up enough to make that an issue, you should be able to afford a legendary casque, from which point he is extraordinarily tanky. You probably know using special dragoon transformation makes damage of the element of the character using special deal 50% more damage, and its opposite deal 50% less. This makes Rose's Astral Drain a decent way to both deal damage and heal while in dragoon form until dragoons get out-shined by additions. Meru has perhaps the highest potential, but it requires so much work that by the time you get her to that potential, you could have already beaten the game with Rose and Albert. Shanna is pretty strong in boss fights if you manage your inventory space with the right attack items to kill bosses fast...but I feel like she makes random encounters, which I find less fun, more of a chore, while making boss fights, which are supposed to be epic, too much of a breeze.

[@joshspeed7794]

My favorite RPG after FF7 and here it is reviewed by an adorable geek who loves it as much as I do. Thanks for the memories...

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

If only you'd come around a week from now

[@Tiamatdc]

You made a masterpiece review to a masgerpiece game thank you so much its been 16 years for me since i played it for the first time

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

They put a lot in the cut scenes to compensate for the lack we saw in gameplay.

[@christopherthompson6281]

Good review and explanation of the game its one of the best if not my favorite RFG as well next to FF7 that is😆, good looking out👊

[@Jack_80]

lod, ff9, ff tactics, and chrono trigger are my favorites. i'd probably put ff7 in 5th place behind those 4. i wish ff7 were a little more challenging, limit breaks make you way too op.

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

Dart ✓ Shana ✓ Rose✓ Lavitz ✓ Albert X Meru ✓ Hachel ✓ Kongol X .... Lavitz: rose you should laugh more often... Rose:... I forgot how to.

[@sebastianmartinez1843]

Miranda?

[@SolvingYourProblemRightNow]

You have a bracelet that makes it go full auto. It's practical but reduces dealt damage.

[@larrykellogg6797]

I actually purchased this game when it first came out and am playing/recording it onto disc for a friend at this time. Also, Legend of Legaia is an equally great PS1 game.

[@darronb248]

i love the battle addition button bashing sequences i think this made the game a legend of a game

[@sobrev1viente]

Yes, Albert and Rose have a great damage output, but Shana and Meru can heal.

[@camharkness]

Still don't use those two. Don't need them when rose is ending the battles kinda fast and I have like 10 healing potions.

[@theonetheonlyw5483]

DESERVES A SEQUEL!!!

[@Jack_80]

or prequel. they already have the characters and you'd still have the best character in the game, rose.

[@yusrisaadun5497]

No sequel..i want remake or prequel about dragoon campaign

[@gjtrue]

I really think a prequel and/or remake would be best. TONS of lore to explore and elaborate on...

[@gorbash1111]

I still play it now

[@EBTKSPaddy]

there are only 2 games i have played in my life that take my #1 top spot for any video game regardless of genre. this beauty of an rpg, and a nice underrated ps2 platformer: klonoa 2 lunatea's veil. both literally sit #1 because both are just so good to me. i watched this review and was happy about how much detail and effort was put into it. this is how every review should be, so i ask this of you...could you please review klonoa 2 for the ps2? i would love to see it happen and would be fantastically happy if you did :')

[@consciousprophit7692]

Imagine what this game would have been had they postponed release for ps2. They only had a few months to go and better system equals better quality. Not to mention the level of competition at the ps2 drop was much less.

[@SpankSandwitch99]

The Voluntaryist They should've done that. Team Ico did that very thing, and their game benefited greatly (though not necessarily in sales) from that decision, looking and playing much better.

[@Zeldafandaen]

No mention of Furni the Water City's theme in your soundtrack portion? For shaaame. That's one of my favorites!

[@melbu6311]

I wanted to say something but you said it all! Wonderful review. I agree with everything, and yes this is for me the best JRPG i have ever played in my life and the best game for PS1. A timeless GEM. I finished this game at least 15 times trying different party members combinations. Every new playthrough was always awesome and never boring. I hope it will get the rightfully deserved remake.

[@RegretfulDeadMan]

+MelbuFrahmeDrop After I finish my live playthrough of Dawn Of The Dragon, I'm going to be doing a multi part completionist set if livestreams of tlod, so stuck around

[@melbu6311]

Great i will! I'll sub so that i will have you channel in sight ;) By the way your review was overall pretty good and well argumented. You deserve more subs. Just like TLOD deserved more back then. With all those remakes that are getting success i'm getting my hopes up, because if sony realizes that remakes are getting success maybe they might take into consideration a remake of this gem. I'll continue hoping this.

[@dingodyno9016]

MelbuFrahmeDrop if there is ever a time we needed to make noise for a remake of this game where Sony is listening to us of what games we want and remakes happening for the PS4, it's definitely now

[@Jack_80]

Dingo dyno if they ever do remake it i hope they don't turn it into an action game like they are doing with ff7. that would just ruin it

[@coreywilson3493]

Okay, yeah, Shana's voice when being hit with that lightning was pretty bad, but there is one line that's even worse: same cutscene, Dart saying, "It's not fair!"

[@hiddentape2911]

Nice video mate its worth the extra effort. Keep up the good work!

[@JamieMcG7]

He still has the best humour of any youtuber ALL WE NEED IS CONSISTENT UPLOADS and we will be fine but still I would prefer finished content than rushed content

[@7stringguitarplayer]

Eh, i'd say his humor is on par with most other reviewers in the way that its not funny and would be better without. I can respect the amount of time he puts into the ACTUAL review though. It seems like a lot of video game reviewers on youtube somehow think it's a necessity to have tons of jokes that halt the actual review. I have yet to find a reviewer where i've actually laughed at their jokes except for maybe jontron a few times.

[@tristantinethegreat]

Interesting, the Utawarerumono games have a similar combo system in its battles, and I always enjoyed those.

[@reddragoon2423]

The only reason i love shana so much is because her dragoon magic is the best. And it takes like 2 hits to get full dragoon. Its the best

[@LUCHATHOR13]

Almost 20 years later, and Meru is still my Bae. :)

[@westwind4599]

There’s another legend, “Legend of Legaia” xD

[@zackwilson4607]

Wonderful game. I’m playing it now and I’m at zenebatos. Only things I wish I could change is having Shana stay on the party. (Did not like Miranda) and Kongol needed a better final addition. It makes no sense the strongest melee character has the worst addition that completely negates his high att stat. I liked Kongol but felt the others just out classed him