Wild ARMs 4

[Moogy]

WA4 represents a bit of a departure for the series. WA3, although 3D, retained the basic gameplay mechanics of WA1 and WA2. WA4, although built on the same base, eschews tradition for a more modern feel. I'm not done with the game yet, but I'm liking it so far. The thing I'm really having to get used to is the voice acting - no other english WA game has had voice acting until now. It's not that bad, but it's a bit of a shock for characters in a WA game to actually speak. The music, composed by Naruke and three others this time, is still amazingly good. No complaints there. The graphics are great, too. The awesome cinematography seen in WA3 makes a return, as well, although cutscenes are done in a radically different style (anime portraits and split screens).

WA4 is a lot different from WA1-3 and Alter Code F, but it's very good if you're willing to take in something new from the series. I'll make a formal review once I finish playing it.

[Kenzya]

RE: Wild ARMs 4

Sounds pretty run of the mill so far. How's the story coming along?

[Moogy]

Alright, I've been playing it for 8 hours straight. Incredibly engrossing game.

The story is coming along very well. It has the standard overarching theme, as with the rest of the games. In this case, the theme is "What are good and evil?" The characters are all very likable. There's a fair deal humor, and the voice acting is solid.

The gameplay is simply incredible. One of the best turn-based battle systems, ever, for sure. The hexagonal system works wonders. The dungeons are incredibly well-done, and field gameplay is wonderful. Jumping is so well implemented it's hard to believe this is the first WA game with it.

Everyone must play this game. Oh god, so amazing.

[mead1]

orgasm.

I might pick this up.

[Moogy]

This game is so amazingly good. I ended up playing it for 9 and a half hours last night, and I intend to play it for as long as possible tonight. Definitely get it, even if you've never played a WA game before.

[Grandiagod]

WA4 is a dumb remake of the first one. I found it incredibly cliched. Plus they ditched the western/fantasy theme for a generic sci-fi one. Yech.

[Omeganitros]

If I can, I will get this.

[blitzmage]

Glad I have nearly finished downloading it then 8)

[Moogy]

WA4 is a dumb remake of the first one. I found it incredibly cliched. Plus they ditched the western/fantasy theme for a generic sci-fi one. Yech.

Wow you're retarded. Wild ARMs: Alter Code F is the remake of the first one. The first one is not very good at all, so it stands to reason that a remake is not good either. WA4 is a totally new game, and continues the tradition of being awesome established by 2 and 3.

[Zarbon]

Well if you think a game is good for once, moogy, then it MUST be good lol. I'm just kiddin' around. Where can I get this?

[Moogy]

A store that sells games? It just came out about a week ago.

[Zarbon]

sweet. thanks. I havent really seen it anywhere i go to but I'll check again

[Grandiagod]

Ok yea I got it confused, I'll borrow it today.

[Grandiagod]

Played it from 6pm to 1am. Pretty good battle system, but so far the story is unremarkable. And stories make or break most RPGs. I'm not too far in though mebbe it will change.

[Moogy]

I'm at the last boss. I'll post a review later today. Story has disappointed me, compared to WA2 and WA3's sheer epics.