Legend of Dragoon Review! [PSX] The Game Collection
July 5, 2017
In this Legend of Dragoon Review, SuperDerek examines a game that was once heralded as a Final Fantasy VII killer!
32 thoughts on “Legend of Dragoon Review! [PSX] The Game Collection”
I don't know whether to get this game on PS One classics or Chrono Trigger for DS. I never played an RPG outside of Pokemon before, which bored me, but I want to get into the genre!
lol you think the voice acting for this is bad to the point it's halarious to poke fun at try arc rise fantasia xD
I'm still surprised that The Legend of Dragoon never got a released sequel. Grandia, Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu, Legend of Legaia, Suikoden, and Wild Arms all got sequels, but not The Legend of Dragoon, even though it did rather well considering how it was released in the wake of Final Fantasy's explosive success in America.
Keep making jrpg reviews pls. You're the only one I can trust with reviews for jrpgs.
I haven't played this game for 17 years! Definitely need to play it again. Like you, I don't remember much. Will play it next 😀
I really like the tone of your reviews. I'm starting to hate the irony pastiche that is so common for video game review channels. But yours are positive, straight forward and even respectful, even if it's not a feature you particularly liked. It's refreshing!
I beat this classic as a kid 15 years ago.
This channel it's like one giant nostalgia trip. I wish I still had my gaming systems like the snes and play station. Playing emulators just isn't the same as holding the controllers in your hand.
I liked just because of this line "..best known for being not Final Fantasy VII".
The truth of this line hurts so much. This game is a gem. My favorite RPG is unknown to people because it was an RPG on PS1 that wasn't FFXII. That's just sad.
I always tilt my head in confusion when 100% of people I talk to have forgotten about games entirely. Timespans anywhere from childhood games to just 5 years ago.
I played LoD when I was 10 years old. Played again when I was 18. Vivid remembrance. Played it again a couple years later. May do another playthrough again. It's a fun game.
Which reminds me actually. I was 90 hours in to my Stardust/Max Addition/Max Level run. My PS3 was stolen and my save data was lost forever :^)
About the rhythm. I think there's a rhythm to the Additions. You just need to be "music-ly" minded. I still remember ever Max Addition and timing it to an internal rhythm.
Also, I cannot believe you used that item! Sure you don't gotta do the Additions, but you lose 50% of your total damage! Only a dummy uses that item!
The dialogue speed and quality in general is just awful. Sony should do a remake.
I purchased this game as an ex rental at a video store in 2004, I eventually got round to playing it in 2006 after much anticipation (was playing ffx a lot then haha) I was so blown away and amazed by the game, In love with rose and deeply invested, then the end of the 2nd disk was scratched after a boss fight, i tried, bt was unable to get it fixed. Its been over 10 years now, but I still vow to finish that game some day 😀
Oh yeah, Legend of Dragoon, one of my all time favorite RPGs, in fact my 2nd favorite JRPG just before Xenogears (mah favorite video game EVER). Speaking of Xenogears, any plans of covering this game?
Man i am an instant subscriber, there is not enough youtube reviewers on here that actually take time and effort to go into such depth on all these amazing retro classics. What i consider to be the golden years of rpgs.
Awesome review. I loved this game alongside Legend of Legaia. Two of the best RPGs I've ever played in my life besides FF7. There's only a few modern games that I consider to be as epic, The Witcher 3 being one of them.
I thought this game was pretty bad and the Dragoon's potential was completely wasted. For me it was a wasted $50.
I wish for a remake of this on ps4!
Never beat this game. I got to disc 4, but the game just went on too long. A good game, but it does drag a bit for an RPG.
Buy this game to day pal very good game.
I think this game's strongest point was the fighting system. I've had a lot of fights in there, I've beaten a few bosses, and I've never felt bored, not once. That might be due to me smirking at the dubbing or the translation, but the additions system and the amazing cutscenes do really make it very entertaining. Hell, that's the only RPG I've ever played that made me WANT to have fights, to get all additions right and to practice on those that were harder.
Give us that sequal, square!!!!
I remember thinking additions were too difficult so I never used any beyond the first one they give each character. Still beat the game.
lmfao that tidal wave attack was amazing
dudeeee you are the MVP for mentioning Roinin Warriors, i thought i was the only one that liked both LoD and Ronin warriors, you just got yourself a sub mate
I am an oddball but when i think of the original playstation i think of legend of the dragoon, spyro, and twisted metal
I'd much prefer a prequel than a sequel
There was supposed to be a sequel? but cancelled? why 🙁
Another Ronin Warriors AND Legend of Dragoon fan! That was quite a nice surprise! Great review, I always noticed similarity in LoD and RW, too. As for New Game+, there is that glitch to play through the game w/ the Divine Dragoon armor…
at the end of my last playtrough i had 3 armor of legend and 3 magic casque, yeah insane i know 😛
the backgrounds are not hand drawn…..
Wow i was one of the few who bought this back in the day even though…"that other game " was everywhere. I don't remember it now but…i do remember "Demons Gate" though 🙂
My first PlayStation rpg I ever played…. It's one of those games that still ages well
I don't know whether to get this game on PS One classics or Chrono Trigger for DS. I never played an RPG outside of Pokemon before, which bored me, but I want to get into the genre!
lol you think the voice acting for this is bad to the point it's halarious to poke fun at try arc rise fantasia xD
I'm still surprised that The Legend of Dragoon never got a released sequel. Grandia, Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu, Legend of Legaia, Suikoden, and Wild Arms all got sequels, but not The Legend of Dragoon, even though it did rather well considering how it was released in the wake of Final Fantasy's explosive success in America.
Keep making jrpg reviews pls. You're the only one I can trust with reviews for jrpgs.
I haven't played this game for 17 years! Definitely need to play it again. Like you, I don't remember much. Will play it next 😀
I really like the tone of your reviews. I'm starting to hate the irony pastiche that is so common for video game review channels. But yours are positive, straight forward and even respectful, even if it's not a feature you particularly liked. It's refreshing!
I beat this classic as a kid 15 years ago.
This channel it's like one giant nostalgia trip. I wish I still had my gaming systems like the snes and play station. Playing emulators just isn't the same as holding the controllers in your hand.
I liked just because of this line "..best known for being not Final Fantasy VII".
The truth of this line hurts so much. This game is a gem. My favorite RPG is unknown to people because it was an RPG on PS1 that wasn't FFXII. That's just sad.
I always tilt my head in confusion when 100% of people I talk to have forgotten about games entirely. Timespans anywhere from childhood games to just 5 years ago.
I played LoD when I was 10 years old. Played again when I was 18. Vivid remembrance. Played it again a couple years later. May do another playthrough again. It's a fun game.
Which reminds me actually. I was 90 hours in to my Stardust/Max Addition/Max Level run. My PS3 was stolen and my save data was lost forever :^)
About the rhythm. I think there's a rhythm to the Additions. You just need to be "music-ly" minded. I still remember ever Max Addition and timing it to an internal rhythm.
Also, I cannot believe you used that item! Sure you don't gotta do the Additions, but you lose 50% of your total damage! Only a dummy uses that item!
The dialogue speed and quality in general is just awful. Sony should do a remake.
I purchased this game as an ex rental at a video store in 2004, I eventually got round to playing it in 2006 after much anticipation (was playing ffx a lot then haha) I was so blown away and amazed by the game, In love with rose and deeply invested, then the end of the 2nd disk was scratched after a boss fight, i tried, bt was unable to get it fixed. Its been over 10 years now, but I still vow to finish that game some day 😀
Oh yeah, Legend of Dragoon, one of my all time favorite RPGs, in fact my 2nd favorite JRPG just before Xenogears (mah favorite video game EVER). Speaking of Xenogears, any plans of covering this game?
Man i am an instant subscriber, there is not enough youtube reviewers on here that actually take time and effort to go into such depth on all these amazing retro classics. What i consider to be the golden years of rpgs.
Awesome review. I loved this game alongside Legend of Legaia. Two of the best RPGs I've ever played in my life besides FF7. There's only a few modern games that I consider to be as epic, The Witcher 3 being one of them.
I thought this game was pretty bad and the Dragoon's potential was completely wasted.
For me it was a wasted $50.
I wish for a remake of this on ps4!
Never beat this game. I got to disc 4, but the game just went on too long. A good game, but it does drag a bit for an RPG.
Buy this game to day pal very good game.
I think this game's strongest point was the fighting system. I've had a lot of fights in there, I've beaten a few bosses, and I've never felt bored, not once. That might be due to me smirking at the dubbing or the translation, but the additions system and the amazing cutscenes do really make it very entertaining. Hell, that's the only RPG I've ever played that made me WANT to have fights, to get all additions right and to practice on those that were harder.
Give us that sequal, square!!!!
I remember thinking additions were too difficult so I never used any beyond the first one they give each character. Still beat the game.
lmfao that tidal wave attack was amazing
dudeeee you are the MVP for mentioning Roinin Warriors, i thought i was the only one that liked both LoD and Ronin warriors, you just got yourself a sub mate
I am an oddball but when i think of the original playstation i think of legend of the dragoon, spyro, and twisted metal
I'd much prefer a prequel than a sequel
There was supposed to be a sequel? but cancelled? why 🙁
Another Ronin Warriors AND Legend of Dragoon fan! That was quite a nice surprise! Great review, I always noticed similarity in LoD and RW, too. As for New Game+, there is that glitch to play through the game w/ the Divine Dragoon armor…
at the end of my last playtrough i had 3 armor of legend and 3 magic casque, yeah insane i know 😛
the backgrounds are not hand drawn…..
Wow i was one of the few who bought this back in the day even though…"that other game " was everywhere.
I don't remember it now but…i do remember "Demons Gate" though 🙂
My first PlayStation rpg I ever played…. It's one of those games that still ages well