Lost Odyssey (XBox360)

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'Story and presentation are arguably two of the most important parts of a role playing game besides the combat system, and Lost Odyssey, most of the time, handles both with grace.'
Read more » Team XBOX
'Lost Odyssey is a pretty solid Japanese RPG, and distinctly fulfills the niche it aims for. It's not a true Final Fantasy clone, but at the moment, it's the best-looking late-90s FF knock-off on the market.'
Read more » Gametap
'The gameplay is fun enough, but so agonizingly slow that the enjoyment of combat is seriously marred. For the most part, the story line is average and clichéd, and the dramatic moments don't entirely make up for that.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'If Sakaguchi intends to turn Lost Odyssey into a franchise -- and all indications are that he does -- I'd like to see these refreshingly adult themes expanded on further in future titles.'
Read more » 1up.com
'It is a testament to the philosophy that time-tested concepts, when implemented well, can be just as gratifying as they were at the genre’s inception.'
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'Lost Odyssey doesn't rewrite the rules for turn-based role-playing games, but its great story and minor formula tweaks will keep you entertained.'
Read more » Gamespot
'Finding depth and coherence in Mistwalker's anticipated 360 RPG proves to be something of an odyssey in itself.'
Read more » Gamespy
'An epic RPG that lives up to the word "epic" in every way. What it does, it does well, but its limited appeal keeps it from being a truly great game.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'It may not be in the same class as "Mass Effect," but for a system in desperate need for more quality RPGs, Lost Odyssey fits nicely into the 360 library.'
Read more » IGN
'Lost Odyssey is a role-playing adventure that shouldn’t be missed.'
Read more » GameTrailers
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