Graphics: Out of all the versions of this game out there, this one has the best graphics, hands down.
The new close-ups for the characters all look great, and beat the pants off their normal character sprites. Another neat thing is that it shows more than one of a specific enemy at a given time, unlike other versions that only show one of each, regardless of how many there actually are.
The 3D textured first-person graphics look great, but please do yourself a huge favor and turn smooth-scrolling OFF, or it'll run at a horribly sluggish pace.
Sound: The new soundtrack is amazing, the tracks are much longer than their original SNES counterparts, and are pleasant to listen to in their own right.
However, there's a major glitch that causes the battle, shop, and any other FM synthesizer-based themes to play at the same time as the current CD track. I've only played it on the emulator here, so it may just be a problem here.
However, said FM themes are much worse than the SNES version counterparts, sounding very tinny in comparison to the heavy metal vibe from the SNES version.
Seriously, the Genesis's synthesizer can totally handle metal, as heard in Crusader of Centy, Phantasy Star IV, and Gunstar Heroes, so there's really no excuse for this.
Addictiveness: It's pretty much the same game as the SNES version, meaning it has everything including the three endings, and the same overall gameplay.
Story: I can't read Japanese, but having played the SNES version in English, I can attest to it having a neat story, full of twists and vivid characterization.
Depth: In addition to aforementioned endings, it also has a complex demon and weapon fusion system, huge dungeons, and multiple branching plot paths depending on your alignment.
Difficulty: I can't help thinking that this may be easier than the SNES version, seeing as I can get through most fights, even bosses, on Auto-battle. The dungeons are pretty complicated, but they're a cakewalk with a walkthrough.
Overall, this is a remake I highly recommend if you've beaten the SNES version, or can read Japanese. Graphics: Out of all the versions of this game out there, this one has the best graphics, hands down.
The new close-ups for the characters all look great, and beat the pants off their normal character sprites. Another neat thing is that it shows more than one of a specific enemy at a given time, unlike other versions that only show one of each, regardless of how many there actually are.
The 3D textured first-person graphics look great, but please do yourself a huge favor and turn smooth-scrolling OFF, or it'll run at a horribly sluggish pace.
Sound: The new soundtrack is amazing, the tracks are much longer than their original SNES counterparts, and are pleasant to listen to in their own right.
However, there's a major glitch that causes the battle, shop, and any other FM synthesizer-based themes to play at the same time as the current CD track. I've only played it on the emulator here, so it may just be a problem here.
However, said FM themes are much worse than the SNES version counterparts, sounding very tinny in comparison to the heavy metal vibe from the SNES version.
Seriously, the Genesis's synthesizer can totally handle metal, as heard in Crusader of Centy, Phantasy Star IV, and Gunstar Heroes, so there's really no excuse for this.
Addictiveness: It's pretty much the same game as the SNES version, meaning it has everything including the three endings, and the same overall gameplay.
Story: I can't read Japanese, but having played the SNES version in English, I can attest to it having a neat story, full of twists and vivid characterization.
Depth: In addition to aforementioned endings, it also has a complex demon and weapon fusion system, huge dungeons, and multiple branching plot paths depending on your alignment.
Difficulty: I can't help thinking that this may be easier than the SNES version, seeing as I can get through most fights, even bosses, on Auto-battle. The dungeons are pretty complicated, but they're a cakewalk with a walkthrough.
Overall, this is a remake I highly recommend if you've beaten the SNES version, or can read Japanese. |
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