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Once upon a time, I saw a great anime show called "Record of Lodoss War." This was a great show that had a wonderful plot. An evil wizard, known as Wagnaard (with a 'v' sound) wanted to bring about a ressurection of the evil goddess Kardiss. There is more to the story, and I wish that I had time to tell it. But, on to the game. Graphics 7/10 For the time that this game came out (when the PS1 was still the hottest thing out there) the graphics are just like the PS1, only more polished and refined. The characters are blocky and rough. The cinematics are beautifully rendered, and the voice acting is tremendous. It would be awhile before seeing high quality acting like this for awhile. Gameplay- 8/10 Overall, the gameplay is very similar to the "Baldur's Gate: DA" series for PS2 and XBOX. It is a hack-n-slash RPG. You do get a choice of names, and a customization of abilities and spells. You also get control of goblins, who really don't do much but provide comedy and also a place to rest and recoop after your many adventures. It also has very precise controls for a Dreamcast game. Sound- 9/10 This is where the game excels (IMHO). This has the best sound of any Dreamcast game. Wonderful voice acting and terrific battle sounds. Overall- 8/10 This is a great game, and even if you don't know what the plot of the original series is, you will still enjoy this game.Read full review
Record Of Lodoss Was is one of several games that I play in secret after the kids go to bed. Does it have game play? YES! Seems to be a perfect balance of learning, searching, sword fighting and maintaining health and items. Can't describe it but the developers somehow added intelligence to the formula. This title was ahead of its time in the hack-n-slash quest type genre. Aciton/RPG's in third person perspective have become really popular, especially on the PS2, but this was among the first and this game was only available on the Sega Dreamcast. In third person perspective you must, of course, save the world from evil. You were a great warrior long ago and have been resurrected. You must learn, again, how to fight, and you feel the need to learn more about who you once were. This is a great premise to start you slow on the controls and build you up. Not only do you need to save the future, but you also want to learn about who you are - a great side story! Great action, sometimes difficult. Great graphics! Not to be compared to the Sega Genesis game by the same name. This one ROCKS! Game makes you want to play some more - it sucks you in. It is addictive and completely satisfying. It is intelligent and sets a mood. If you own a Sega Dreamcast, this is one of the MUST HAVE games, right up there with VIRTUA TENNIS, 102 DALMATIANS, RAYMAN 2, MDK2 and RUSH 2049. I have not beaten this game yet but some day I will, oh yes, some day I will... Rated "M", 1 player, 61 blocks memory for saving, jump pack compatible. Written by Ryo Mizumo (1998), Developed by Neverland Company, Produced by Entertainment Software Publishing, Published by Crave Entertainment (2000) with Conspiracy Entertainment. Only available on the Sega Dreamcast.Read full review
Record of Lodoss War is a fair accomplishment on the Sega Dreamcast. It manages to take a classic anime property and combine it with the PC hit Diablo and it actually works for the most part. It matches Diablo's basic play structure so fans of dungeon crawlers and loot fests are sure to enjoy it. RoLW plays as a hack-n-slash looter like Diablo so it's safe to say the game is a fair exercise in repitition, it's not for everyone. If you can withstand some bits of tedium in play you'll have fun running through the Lodoss rich hack-n-slash. It's worth noting that there is a fair amount of difficulty and cruelty in the game in terms of getting tossed into brutal enemies and ambushes. As mentioned above, if you're not a dungeon crawler lover, this game is probably a 4-star shot in the dark worth a try kind of game. If you are a fellow looter (I played PSO, looting was part of the gig), then it's a an easy 5-star, espescially if you hail from Diablo play.Read full review
Record of Lodoss War is a surprising gem of a title. More like it and the Dreamcast may have stood a better chance of survival. The controls and features of the game are deviously simple to learn. Most people will be comfortable with gameplay within an hour. Yet the game is wicked hard to truely master and defeat. All in all, it is a title well worth buying and playing. I doubt anyone would feel it was money ill spent. The graphics may not rival the lastest Final Fantasy release, but it is still a healthy choice.
If you are looking for a Gem for DC, look no further. I bought this game in 2001 and just re-bought a DC just to play it again. This is one of the MOST DIFFICULT games,but surprisingly fun. Its your standard hack n slash with a very deep upgrade system. There are points where 40-60 enemies are attacking you at once!It put a smile on my face when my character did damage in the millions, but sadly some bosses have hundeds of millions. The game CAN be beat in about 30 hours, but with the side quests about 40 hours and 20 more hours collecting mythril to upgrade weapons to do damage near the billions! Pros: Lenghthy, deep,fun Cons: VERY HARD,bad graphics, slowdown, horrible CG, you can die at level 99 with 1 hit LOL
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