Positive Thread - as opposed to these negative threads.

[Milobadger]

This is a thread for positive views of this game that has never previously been on PC, I'll start:
I'm excited to play Baten Kaitos 1 and 2 as I never got the opportunity on the Gamecube as the game was exorbitantly expensive upon release in my local game stores, this offers me an opportunity to play both games that were hugely recommended with great reviews for the first time!

Please give your input on positive aspects of these games being remastered and released here on steam!

[Faerie]

New game minus modes are interesting additions that the originals never had. More detailed character and enemy models, more than just a simple upscaling. Pc version has 120-144 fps vs the Switch's unstable fps. Celestial Tree boss fight doesn't have that terrible slowdown any more from the Switch. Aside from a few texture artifacts, is a good port with room for improvement. Also if people want a Xenosaga remaster, do you have to show some support here, or else it's less incentive for Bandai to even care.

[GaudyBaubles]

I still have my pre-ordered GameCube copy of Baten Kaitos Origins (II). Pain in the butt to drag out an old console for any reason. With the games now on Steam (and the right mod) I can finally play while listening to 8-4 and the English cast's excellent voicework in BKO/2 without getting Nintendo's dander up or bricking something. I just want the voices back, both games, good and... less good. Looking forward to finally buying this! Wish the English cast would get some residuals though.

[HolyGrail]

It's on pc so the negligible script can be replaced.

[Milobadger]

Originally posted by Faerie:

New game minus modes are interesting additions that the originals never had. More detailed character and enemy models, more than just a simple upscaling. Pc version has 120-144 fps vs the Switch's unstable fps. Celestial Tree boss fight doesn't have that terrible slowdown any more from the Switch.

That all sounds fantastic to be honest, I'm massively interested in playing this on PC rather than on switch, but as a whole I like the positive details and reasons you've given!

I hope you enjoy the games!

[fireguardiancoty]

You can very easily change the audio to English thanks to replacing the audio files.

[Tendrael Umbra]

I haven't had a chance to play the game in well over a decade, since the gamecube memory card I was using corrupted and then my Wii later died, preventing me from playing it at all. Being able to come back to it through something as convenient as Steam is honestly a dream. Baten Kaitos has always been one of my favourite JRPGs for its unique approach to the plot and its compelling battle system, and I love seeing it accessible like this.

[Astrobabe]

The painted pre-rendered backgrounds are really nice. It's a very distinct and unique look that you probably can't find anymore. I know they might not be everybody's cup of tea, but I really like em.

Edit: Also, the game does come with some convenience options like auto-battle/instant KO or faster game speed/battle speed for cutting down the grind. So you know, makes waiting for magnus to change less of a pain for those who want to complete everything. I might've been able to do it naturally 20 years ago but now I'm old w/ less time and less patience lol.

[Sparka]

Too expensive, and its woke.
I wont support people who openly hate my kind.

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Originally posted by Sparka:

Too expensive, and its woke.
I wont support people who openly hate my kind.

You used the word "woke" without a hint of irony, and you ignored the thread title. Your point is instantly invalidated.

[Tendrael Umbra]

Originally posted by Sparka:

Too expensive, and its woke.
I wont support people who openly hate my kind.

Bro, what the ♥♥♥♥ are you talking about

[Croc]

Originally posted by Tendrael Umbra:

Originally posted by Sparka:

Too expensive, and its woke.
I wont support people who openly hate my kind.

Bro, what the ♥♥♥♥ are you talking about

They do not know. All the culture war tourists know is if someone on twitter says game is work they are supposed to be mad so they get mad at the new thing.

[Milobadger]

Originally posted by Sparka:

Too expensive, and its woke.
I wont support people who openly hate my kind.

I believe you misunderstood my title of the thread - "Positive Thread - as opposed to these negative threads." I indicated I wanted positivity in here, sadly I don't believe you've engaged with the topic at hand here. Please move on and if you wont, then only try to offer positivity here.

This is an exciting release purely for the matter of it being it's first release on PC outside of consoles. I appreciate you may be disappointed in one way or another but I intended for this thread to be about the positives people have about the release.

[Kaitsu]

I never was able to buy Origins, and I honestly didn't want to emulate it, even though I DID start a save of it via emulation, I just didn't really play it and still hoped for a remaster.

BK1 was literally my favorite RPG on the Gamecube, hands down. When it finally ended, I felt empty. And now I'm getting to relive the experience, but with more knowledge of how to actually play the game properly this time. lmao

The Steam version is actually my double-dipping, I was already about 30 hours in the Switch version, but oh well.

[NoNeckKota]

My cousin had both games growing up and we loved them both, for all the flaws in between as well. They are great stories with some fantastic characters and world building, with beautiful watercolor backdrops and fun card-based combat.

I bought the first game for $6 a few years later and Origins for $20 and the rest is history. Having fond memories building decks & EX combos, getting stuck on the Holololo Bird, and listening to Motoi Sakuraba's possibly most underrated soundtracks.

And say what you will about the English dubs, but at least the VOs put some heart into their performances and there is some charm with it. Some of my favorite titles on the Gamecube and one of my favorite RPGs to play of all time, either one.

[Principal Monokuma]

I played the first game on Gamecube and loved it, but I never got the opportunity to play the second one. I've spent more than half my life looking for a way to play Origins, and this is it.

The lack of a dub mildly annoyed me, but that's easily fixed via modding (you literally just drag and drop the original audio files into the sound folder). The only major change I've seen so far is that the Origins guardian spirit is referred to gender-neutrally, and it honestly makes way more sense to do it this way when referring to a disembodied being who is supposed to represent the player. I'm honestly confused as to why the original version of the script didn't do it this way in the first place.