[REVIEW] SQUARE ENIX AND ATLUS
I have been asked many a times what I think of Square Enix (formally known as Square Soft) and Atlus Role Playing Games (RPGs). Anyone who knows me in real life, knows I am a hardcore gamer, who breathes Sony Playstation. And not forgetting my newfound loves - Nintendo DS and Wii.
When I got my first Sony Playstation (a gift from my Dad by the way), I was elated! And I still clearly remember till day, my first game was the then popular Final Fantasy Tactics.
Until their merger, I was still a fan. Square Soft worked towards games that pulls you into their world while Square Enix focus mainly on their graphical effects. No doubt it can be quite an eye candy initially, but I think it’s ultimately the gameplay and storyline that lures people into playing. Square Enix became a household name with their Final Fantasy series and Kingdom Heart, a first time collaboration with Walt Disney.
I was then introduced to Altus’s Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, whom I have been grateful since. One word: Kick-butt!! Nothing like Square Enix in terms of graphics but the plot was amazing. Very girly like, that just makes you go “wooo..” “ahhh…” whilst playing.
Then came the Shin Megami Tensei and Atelier Iris series. Same thing, great plot and timeless gameplay though graphics still lacking but you’ll look pass that as the game draws you to them. Very original and fresh out ideas that relates and a great team of scriptwriters and voice over actors and actress.
With Atlus, it just gets better and better. Slightly repetitive (the tarot cards, monsters/shadows and personas) but personally still good. I partially liked how they are always thinking out of the box. The hidden hour in Tartarus in Persona3, a hidden world in the TV in Persona4 - it just goes to show how dedicated the team is, and I really appreciate how they still continue to produce good games on Playstation 2 platforms despite the release of Playstation 3.
No doubt I would continue to support Square Enix, my expectations and desires to play seemed to taper off as the production of their games. Probably to naught someday but it seems there are still that spark that excites me. I wonder if it could be the works of Square Enix mind manipulating marketing team.
On a related note, game developers should continue producing games on both Sony Playstation 2 and Playstation 3, depending on how well the game will run on each platform. I realized there are still a lot of unleashed potential within Playstation 2 and game developers are simply ignoring that fact and moving on to Playstation 3. Though I understand in the business world, it’s the dollar and cent that really matters, it’s just heartbreaking they are not understanding the true meaning of being a game developer anymore.
Reviewed By
Aunt Amy
When I got my first Sony Playstation (a gift from my Dad by the way), I was elated! And I still clearly remember till day, my first game was the then popular Final Fantasy Tactics.
Until their merger, I was still a fan. Square Soft worked towards games that pulls you into their world while Square Enix focus mainly on their graphical effects. No doubt it can be quite an eye candy initially, but I think it’s ultimately the gameplay and storyline that lures people into playing. Square Enix became a household name with their Final Fantasy series and Kingdom Heart, a first time collaboration with Walt Disney.
I was then introduced to Altus’s Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, whom I have been grateful since. One word: Kick-butt!! Nothing like Square Enix in terms of graphics but the plot was amazing. Very girly like, that just makes you go “wooo..” “ahhh…” whilst playing.
Then came the Shin Megami Tensei and Atelier Iris series. Same thing, great plot and timeless gameplay though graphics still lacking but you’ll look pass that as the game draws you to them. Very original and fresh out ideas that relates and a great team of scriptwriters and voice over actors and actress.
With Atlus, it just gets better and better. Slightly repetitive (the tarot cards, monsters/shadows and personas) but personally still good. I partially liked how they are always thinking out of the box. The hidden hour in Tartarus in Persona3, a hidden world in the TV in Persona4 - it just goes to show how dedicated the team is, and I really appreciate how they still continue to produce good games on Playstation 2 platforms despite the release of Playstation 3.
No doubt I would continue to support Square Enix, my expectations and desires to play seemed to taper off as the production of their games. Probably to naught someday but it seems there are still that spark that excites me. I wonder if it could be the works of Square Enix mind manipulating marketing team.
On a related note, game developers should continue producing games on both Sony Playstation 2 and Playstation 3, depending on how well the game will run on each platform. I realized there are still a lot of unleashed potential within Playstation 2 and game developers are simply ignoring that fact and moving on to Playstation 3. Though I understand in the business world, it’s the dollar and cent that really matters, it’s just heartbreaking they are not understanding the true meaning of being a game developer anymore.
Reviewed By
Aunt Amy
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