First Panzer DO review and more info

Havoc2049 · 09-30-2002, 01:55 PM

It seems like most hardcore gamers are looking forward to Panzer Dragoon Orta. It sounds like some people in this forum might buy an Xbox just for this game alone. It looks like it might be a good one. PDO just recieved the third highest score ever, in the Official Xbox Magazine(US version).

Halo: 9.5
Dead or Alive 3: 9.5
Panzer Dragoon Orta: 9.3
Jet Set Radio Future: 9.2

Quote from the last paragraph of the big five page review:

"Is it really all that? But Orta's still an on rails shooter, right? It's more eye candy than actual game - true? Sure, yes, right. But then your overlooking the reason why we play games in the first place - for escape, for a unique experience, to be transported to a world crafted completely out of imagination. And Orta does this better than almost any other game on Xbox to date. It's a game that couldn't work without any of its individual parts. With such a fanatical following of series' devotees, Smilebit and Sega have a lot to live up to with Panzer Dragoon Orta. Not only did they have to deliver in terms of graphics, but the gameplay and storyline had to exceed expectations. We're happy to say that, with all its beauty and inspiration, Orta leaves all expectations in the dust."

Another cool feature, the original Saturn version of Panzer Dragoon will be included with PDO. Is that cool or what? This will be the third Sega game that includes a bonus. Shenmue II will have the Shenmue movie, House of Dead III will have HOD II and now PDO will have the original Panzer Dragoon. Very cool. Sega deserves to sell a gazillion games this holiday season and knock Electronic A#@wipes from the top spot.

Kid0_oIcarus · 09-30-2002, 02:26 PM

Sweet! Now lets keep the numbers high with reviews from other "unofficial" sources...

aneep · 09-30-2002, 05:03 PM

nice

-aneep-

10-02-2002, 10:29 AM

I am seriously considering buying this game. I never owned a Sega Saturn(hey, stop throwing rocks) and they didn't release one on the Dreamcast. This seems like a perfect time to pick up two of the games in the series.

DBJAY · 10-02-2002, 11:19 AM

Hopefully the delay, for "extra content" will also include Panzer Dragoon 2. This is on my must buy list for 2003.

10-03-2002, 07:26 PM

So the reviewer admits its still a shooter on rails that offers mostly eyecandy. Then dais that it delivers in gameplay more than expected.

Um... kinda contradictory, I'd think, if the gameplay is like that of the saturn version. :p

But Im not too surprised, it is an official Xbox MAgazine review, like they'd say anything BAD about it. ;)

Ill wait for other reviews to pop up. Im sure it will be a great game, in fact I dont doubt it, but I'll trust a review from someone who isnt talking out of his ass just cause hes the first to get to review it.

Reminds me of Harry "Jar Jar rocks! No, wait, he doesnt!" Knowles. :p

Alucard · 10-04-2002, 01:11 AM

Well in the end this game is going to be awesome. PD 1 was excellent. PD 2 rocked. PDS was awesome. So I'm pretty sure the 4th installment will continue the tradition. This is the game I'll be buying an XBox for.

aneep · 10-04-2002, 07:28 PM

Seska
err a rail shooter can' have gameplay?
im confused ???

-aneep-

10-07-2002, 08:14 PM

Quote:

PDO just recieved the third highest score ever, in the Official Xbox Magazine(US version).

I DONT DOUBT IT WILL BE GOOD BUT I HAVE A FEELING THEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIASED.

Kid0_oIcarus · 10-08-2002, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by metroidman
I DONT DOUBT IT WILL BE GOOD BUT I HAVE A FEELING THEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIASED.

rotflol

Havoc2049 · 10-08-2002, 03:06 PM

The Official Xbox Magazine isn't owned by Microsoft, like Nintendo Power is owned by Nintendo. OXM is done by the same people who did Official Dreamcast Magazine. The same company also does PSM, for the Sony Playstation. If you ever read the Official Dreamcast Magazine or OXM, then you would know, if a game sucks, they will say so. Out of the last three American Football games for the Xbox, the Microsoft one was rated the lowest. OXM isn't your grand daddy's Nintendo Power.

Nindalf · 10-08-2002, 03:49 PM

Xbox fan magazine none the less

Kid0_oIcarus · 10-08-2002, 03:50 PM

Eh. You said "grandaddy's" so all is forgiven.. that and I don't read NP...

Mikeru83 · 10-09-2002, 08:11 PM

Here's the thing, what expectations did any of us have? It's Panzer Dragoon. You know it'll have dragons. You know it's going to be a rail shooter. You know Sega/Smile bit will put in a solid effort. And you know it HAS to look good (It's on the X-Box, what else?) or people will be bashing on it forEVER.

So... What stands out from those expectations?

As for Sega beating EA, that'll take them a while. Unless Sega starts producing clones of the Sims, Medal of Honor, Battlefield 1942, etc. etc. There's a reason why EA is so popular.

Havoc2049 · 10-10-2002, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mikeru83

As for Sega beating EA, that'll take them a while. Unless Sega starts producing clones of the Sims, Medal of Honor, Battlefield 1942, etc. etc. There's a reason why EA is so popular.

Ya, I know EA will stay number one, I was just being sarcastic.
Sega deserves to be number one though, especially on the Xbox, where EA is the king of lazy/make a quick buck ports.

09-30-2002, 01:55 PM	#1
Havoc2049 64-bit Interactive Multimedia System Join Date: May 2002 Location: So. Cal, USA Posts: 3,210	First Panzer DO review and more info It seems like most hardcore gamers are looking forward to Panzer Dragoon Orta. It sounds like some people in this forum might buy an Xbox just for this game alone. It looks like it might be a good one. PDO just recieved the third highest score ever, in the Official Xbox Magazine(US version). Halo: 9.5 Dead or Alive 3: 9.5 Panzer Dragoon Orta: 9.3 Jet Set Radio Future: 9.2 Quote from the last paragraph of the big five page review: "Is it really all that? But Orta's still an on rails shooter, right? It's more eye candy than actual game - true? Sure, yes, right. But then your overlooking the reason why we play games in the first place - for escape, for a unique experience, to be transported to a world crafted completely out of imagination. And Orta does this better than almost any other game on Xbox to date. It's a game that couldn't work without any of its individual parts. With such a fanatical following of series' devotees, Smilebit and Sega have a lot to live up to with Panzer Dragoon Orta. Not only did they have to deliver in terms of graphics, but the gameplay and storyline had to exceed expectations. We're happy to say that, with all its beauty and inspiration, Orta leaves all expectations in the dust." Another cool feature, the original Saturn version of Panzer Dragoon will be included with PDO. Is that cool or what? This will be the third Sega game that includes a bonus. Shenmue II will have the Shenmue movie, House of Dead III will have HOD II and now PDO will have the original Panzer Dragoon. Very cool. Sega deserves to sell a gazillion games this holiday season and knock Electronic A#@wipes from the top spot. Last edited by Havoc2049; 09-30-2002 at 01:57 PM.

09-30-2002, 02:26 PM	#2
Kid0_oIcarus wha-? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: T4mp4, Fl0r1d4 Posts: 2,816	Sweet! Now lets keep the numbers high with reviews from other "unofficial" sources... __________________ I took a class in it. ('.' >)

10-08-2002, 03:50 PM	#13
Kid0_oIcarus wha-? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: T4mp4, Fl0r1d4 Posts: 2,816	Eh. You said "grandaddy's" so all is forgiven.. that and I don't read NP... __________________ I took a class in it. ('.' >)

10-09-2002, 08:11 PM	#14
Mikeru83 Member Ver. 2.03 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 194	Here's the thing, what expectations did any of us have? It's Panzer Dragoon. You know it'll have dragons. You know it's going to be a rail shooter. You know Sega/Smile bit will put in a solid effort. And you know it HAS to look good (It's on the X-Box, what else?) or people will be bashing on it forEVER. So... What stands out from those expectations? As for Sega beating EA, that'll take them a while. Unless Sega starts producing clones of the Sims, Medal of Honor, Battlefield 1942, etc. etc. There's a reason why EA is so popular. __________________ ~ "Hypocrisy is everywhere. Too much hype is used. And so I feel powerless to right the wrongs. For I, and only I, am 'right', to myself." ~

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09-30-2002, 05:03 PM	#3
aneep Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 900	nice -aneep-

10-02-2002, 10:29 AM	#4
mxgame Guest Posts: n/a	I am seriously considering buying this game. I never owned a Sega Saturn(hey, stop throwing rocks) and they didn't release one on the Dreamcast. This seems like a perfect time to pick up two of the games in the series.

10-02-2002, 11:19 AM	#5
DBJAY Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Posts: 3,998	Hopefully the delay, for "extra content" will also include Panzer Dragoon 2. This is on my must buy list for 2003.

10-03-2002, 07:26 PM	#6
Seska Guest Posts: n/a	So the reviewer admits its still a shooter on rails that offers mostly eyecandy. Then dais that it delivers in gameplay more than expected. Um... kinda contradictory, I'd think, if the gameplay is like that of the saturn version. :p But Im not too surprised, it is an official Xbox MAgazine review, like they'd say anything BAD about it. ;) Ill wait for other reviews to pop up. Im sure it will be a great game, in fact I dont doubt it, but I'll trust a review from someone who isnt talking out of his ass just cause hes the first to get to review it. Reminds me of Harry "Jar Jar rocks! No, wait, he doesnt!" Knowles. :p

10-04-2002, 01:11 AM	#7
Alucard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 32,639	Well in the end this game is going to be awesome. PD 1 was excellent. PD 2 rocked. PDS was awesome. So I'm pretty sure the 4th installment will continue the tradition. This is the game I'll be buying an XBox for.

10-04-2002, 07:28 PM	#8
aneep Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 900	Seska err a rail shooter can' have gameplay? im confused ??? -aneep-

10-08-2002, 03:06 PM	#11
Havoc2049 64-bit Interactive Multimedia System Join Date: May 2002 Location: So. Cal, USA Posts: 3,210	The Official Xbox Magazine isn't owned by Microsoft, like Nintendo Power is owned by Nintendo. OXM is done by the same people who did Official Dreamcast Magazine. The same company also does PSM, for the Sony Playstation. If you ever read the Official Dreamcast Magazine or OXM, then you would know, if a game sucks, they will say so. Out of the last three American Football games for the Xbox, the Microsoft one was rated the lowest. OXM isn't your grand daddy's Nintendo Power. <puts on flame retardent suit>

10-08-2002, 03:49 PM	#12
Nindalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,905	Xbox fan magazine none the less