Video Review - Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time

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Aug 1, 2012

Carolyn Petit brings this PlayStation 2 release out of stasis in this video review for the PSP version of Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time.

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Warsilver

Why do the Japanese think the world prefers the PSP?.. Release on PS1, PS2, or PS3 please!

joka19

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@Warsilver

you are part of the problem. Ignorant people seem to collectively dislike great things and people. The psp is one of the greatest consoles to ever be made, and it gets no support because the world is 99% stupid.

Warsilver

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@joka19 Ignorant? You have no idea what you're talking about. Did I ever say I dislike anyone or anything? You seem to be the ignorant one.

gamespot2DBOne

@snova9308 @Warsilver it means that if the ycan have it i ntheir hands,,they dont have a life ,, and much time, too much time,,,bad

Warsilver

@snova9308 alright we get it!!

snova9308

@Warsilver

like i said already, its all ready on consoles.

the original is for ps2 and this one for the psp is a port.

Warsilver

@snova9308 I'm not suggesting they actually make it for PS1, and I never said I dislike handhelds! My god, people jump to conclusions like mad these days! Most people in NA own and prefer a console to a handheld, I mean come on, playing on a surround-sound HD widescreen or have your tiny portable handheld? All I'm saying is that if they make a game for the PSP it would be in everyone's best interest for them to have it available on the console as well.

snova9308

@Warsilver

just because you dont like handhelds dosnt mean the world thinks the same way.

I for one actually perfer these types of RPGs to be portable, rather than on a console.

and another thing:

this was originally a ps2 game.

do you think it will be possible to port it to the ps1?

even if there is a fantasy world in your head where such thing are possible, do you really think people want a port to the ps1? WHY???

OGKNav

Oh god, I knew that anime style looked familiar. Oh god and I'm ashamed for knowing. Oh god. Rofl

Alyboy

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Now this is a detailed review! I'm sad this wasn't also released on PlayStation 2, but I'll settle for the PlayStation Portable-version of this game. :)

Thanks, Carolyn!

GeekyDad moderator moderator

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Well, they can't all be FFT...

Bhemont

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Atlus is todays SqareSoft

Mellowcow

And Carolyn knows everything about straining your noodle.

wikedvw

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Thank you Atlus! It's well worth the wait.

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Runock

@Gelugon_baat Hrm. You totally missed the point of that comment. Seriously I think you are way too oversensitive when it comes to miss petit. I mean you jumped str8 to the worst case scenario and came running to defend her again. Listen, if you want to have silly little arguments to bring meaning to your existence go right ahead but don't judge me when you have no idea what I am talking about. btw It was a reference to one of the growlanser games. duh.

Runock

ok your ignorance is bordering idiocy. I don't know why you are trying to justify saying something nasty when it was ignorance on your part that caused the problem. Now you are trying to throw even more accusations but I won't participate in a silly and pointless argument any longer. If you want to know what my comment refers too then figure it out. You have not earned any more of my time and definitely not my help.

spiralhedgehog

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He/she complains that the second mission battle is merely about using a now obvious tactic? That's something that can be said about ANY strategy game. That's the point.

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DanGleeSack

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@Gelugon_baat

http://forlackofabettercomic.com/?id=173

Threesixtyci

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Well, the game did come out back in 2003...

adam1808

Shot of female anime arse in the first 30 seconds. Hell yes I'm going to judge you unreasonably Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time.

pyshco

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Scantly dress woman and boring gameplay mechanics, A japanese rpg if i ever saw one

wertigo

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It's always interesting to see video reviews of lesser known titles, thank you Carolyn.

bbeess

I didn't know the guy also draws for games... I'm more familiar with his more explicit material.

shinigami7th

@bbeess oh why indeed? :D

FYI, satoshi urushihara works for other games too... like the langrisser series. but, he is a professional illustrator, so his commissions come in various 'flavours'. The fully explicit works are actually few, but there are a general abundance of fan service, hence the GS age-restriction kicking in. :P

Okamiiiii

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Man it's been so long ever since I've seen a PSP game review...

Dradeeus

There's a lot of charm in retro-y games. Growlanser always reminded me of the Condor Mountain mini-game from FF7. Anyways, if I may make a suggestion, please put the estimated length in the video review. (I know if might be in the written, but still!)

carolynmichelle moderator moderatorstaff

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@Dradeeus It's hard for me to say. Dozens of hours for sure. It can vary considerably from one player to another, and there are optional side quests here and there. It's by no means a short game, and there are multiple endings, which might entice you to continue playing it even after you've finished it.

Dradeeus

@carolynmichelle Fair enough! Thank you.

jamace20

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I'm still gonna get it. It looks cool, and I love SRPGs. Also, I'm pleasantly surprised that she (Carolyn) and gamespot made a video review for one of the last psp games, one that has had no hype.

carolynmichelle moderator moderatorstaff

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@jamace20 If you're a fan of the genre, I think there's a good chance that you will enjoy this game. It's not bad at all, and has a number of good qualities.