Live A Live - The Most Overlooked Squaresoft RPG?

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Комментарии • 115

  • @Xygor
    @Xygor  3 года назад +21

    What was the most memorable part of Live A Live to you?
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    • @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570
      @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570 3 года назад +3

      The Mecha chapter or especially the Knight chapter. (SPOILERS)
      The Knight chapter is not quite up to the level of later RPGs- Final Fantasy VII, which is psychological and incredibly complicated in its details, or even Chrono Trigger, which is complex enough, from Square, but in terms of a personal, psychological, and emotional level it succeeds and offers a rare perspective from the villain, which I seldom see in video games or media in general (though Sephiroth offers a unique perspective during the Nibelheim flashback, which to be honest, is mostly overlooked).
      I enjoy how the chapter isn't typical and reveals how things could be twisted or easily be the other way around.

    • @professionalinsultant3206
      @professionalinsultant3206 2 года назад

      all i remember is this game sucks.

  • @JPositiveTM
    @JPositiveTM 2 года назад +51

    I'm here after the Nintendo Direct.This baby is back! In HD2D no less.

  • @kevintravers3988
    @kevintravers3988 2 года назад +37

    Well this video aged phenomenally after that direct last night.

  • @freexp8928
    @freexp8928 3 года назад +29

    Live A Live definitely had one of the most unique and strongest stories I've ever seen.

  • @bronzepkmn
    @bronzepkmn 2 года назад +37

    Super excited that it's coming to switch and it looks like they've upgraded it

    • @drowningin
      @drowningin 2 года назад +5

      They have. It's getting HD2D remake. That's 2d pixel sprites on 3d polygons, and shaded dark edges

    • @shadejakva9367
      @shadejakva9367 2 года назад +5

      Yup, and the original director/creator AND composer have returned!

  • @Rubberman202
    @Rubberman202 2 года назад +30

    Here's hoping LIVE A LIVE will finally get it's time to shine with the HD-2D remake getting released in the west!

    • @howlingpig
      @howlingpig 2 года назад +7

      So excited to play this game for the first time the soundtrack is such a banger
      The remake looks sick

    • @shadejakva9367
      @shadejakva9367 2 года назад +3

      @@howlingpig And we got the original composer (who also did Kingdom Hearts' music) returning, along with the original creator/director who had said he'd wanted to do a remastering for some time.

    • @christopherroelle7685
      @christopherroelle7685 Год назад +2

      This aged well!

    • @Wiseman108
      @Wiseman108 Год назад +1

      They should do the same thing with Treasure of the Rudras, Bahamut Lagoon, and Treasure Hunter G as well.

  • @RedCometXIII
    @RedCometXIII 3 года назад +27

    This makes me want full fledged cowboy and wrestling RPGs.

  • @maegnificant
    @maegnificant 2 года назад +9

    it is coming!!

  • @melxb
    @melxb 2 года назад +11

    here after the remake announcement, looks so much better let's go

  • @Sylasha
    @Sylasha 2 года назад +11

    Not anymore! Remake confirmed.

  • @darklink898
    @darklink898 3 года назад +10

    The MEGALOMANIA track is one of the highlights in this game for me

  • @littlekinginc124
    @littlekinginc124 2 года назад +8

    I'm just here before this Vid blows up after the announcement yesterday

  • @Zye1984
    @Zye1984 3 года назад +19

    You know, with all the remakes and virtual console stuff around these days, there should be more interest in companies to retry things like this that didn't get much of a chance to shine.
    They could do a remake of this one and expand it to get more playtime with it since they wouldn't need to worry about memory size anymore.

    • @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570
      @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570 3 года назад +2

      @Zye1984 Live A Live was recently trademarked for Europe, the United States, and Australia back in July, which means that a release of some kind (retranslation, remake, etc.) is at least on their radar. And Takashi Tokita (scenario writer/character designer for FFIV, Chrono Trigger co-writer/co-director), the game's prime director said that they could release/remake the game in the U.S. if enough interest remained for it during its 26th anniversary, I believe.

    • @Local--Idiot
      @Local--Idiot 2 года назад +4

      Boy do I have a Nintendo direct for you

    • @ryukenxiii8422
      @ryukenxiii8422 2 года назад +2

      It’s finally here lol

    • @SeiyaTempest
      @SeiyaTempest 2 года назад

      @@theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570 Well, what do you know.

    • @harrisonstamper5628
      @harrisonstamper5628 2 года назад

      How ya doing, Nostradamus?

  • @MegaDude10
    @MegaDude10 2 года назад +16

    Nintendo: I'm about to save this game's career.

    • @tun1412
      @tun1412 2 года назад +3

      Shouldn't it be Square Enix?

    • @ricardowilliams3765
      @ricardowilliams3765 2 года назад +1

      @@tun1412 Nintendo is publishing the game but it's hard to tell which company had the idea though.

  • @freescoring
    @freescoring 3 года назад +6

    one of the most innovative/fun series that I've played as a 11 year old along with Chrono Trigger

  • @seektheself
    @seektheself 3 года назад +6

    man every character i would just try to grind to max lvl 10. without realizing it makes the enemies stronger with you lmao

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 года назад +3

      Haha, yep! I should have mentioned that in this.

  • @rvfiasco
    @rvfiasco 3 года назад +6

    Hell, yea! Getting ready to start a new game of Live A Live and this pops up!!

  • @Oersted_LAL
    @Oersted_LAL 3 года назад +5

    Ahhhh Man... This is my favorite game of all time. Nice to see a new video covering it.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 года назад +3

      It's so underrated.

    • @Oersted_LAL
      @Oersted_LAL 3 года назад

      @@Xygor It was underrated enough that theres still only 2 fangames of it. Kinda sucks that the updated copyright stuff didn't get us a port.

    • @adamjohnston2145
      @adamjohnston2145 2 года назад

      So excited I get chance to play this in a few months!

  • @Kpimpmaster
    @Kpimpmaster 3 года назад +4

    Company: What setting should we choose for our new game
    Designers: we could do a Sci-fi, Martial Arts, maybe something based an anime
    Employee: I’ve got ALL OF THEM!!!!
    CEO: GIVE THAT MAN A PROMOTION!!!!

  • @solutionxero
    @solutionxero 2 года назад

    THIS is how it makes sense to pronounce the name. I've heard live a live and then live a live but u saying live a live really clears things up!!!

  • @gantz22ify
    @gantz22ify 2 года назад +8

    Funny you should mention that this was “overlooked”…

  • @Star6azer
    @Star6azer 2 года назад +3

    Loved your coverage on Live A Live. Definitely persuaded me to give the upcoming Nintendo Switch release a try. Keep up the good work!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  2 года назад

      Much appreciated! I was very surprised to see that announced!

  • @tiend15
    @tiend15 2 года назад +8

    Bout to blow up!

  • @TheBlackJester
    @TheBlackJester 2 года назад +2

    I am guessing they decided to improve on the length with Octorpath Traveller, which seemed to be inspired by this.

  • @snazzydrew
    @snazzydrew 2 года назад +6

    I have some good news!!!!!!!!!!

  • @fernandozavaletabustos205
    @fernandozavaletabustos205 2 года назад +1

    Live A Live remake is here and its great!

  • @HitsujiMamoru
    @HitsujiMamoru 2 года назад +4

    It's about time they do an official translation and port the game over there. Or even recreate it from the ground up, I don't know.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  2 года назад +2

      For sure, it'd be a great candidate.

    • @godzilla4189
      @godzilla4189 2 года назад +3

      Well, do I have good news for you.

    • @snazzydrew
      @snazzydrew 2 года назад +2

      They heard you.

    • @HitsujiMamoru
      @HitsujiMamoru 2 года назад +2

      OMGOMGOMG FOR REAL?? It's beautiful!!!

  • @TheGameGrinder
    @TheGameGrinder 3 года назад +2

    I've always heard great things about this game but still haven't gotten to checking it out myself. I didn't realize Yoko Shimomura worked on this, I was just recently talking about her regarding her Parasite Eve soundtrack. Awesome look at this game, thanks!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 года назад +3

      Yeah man, I think she's kind of underrated as a composer. I think she's done a lot of good work, and this was the best of it.

    • @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570
      @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570 3 года назад

      @@Xygor I've heard some amazing soundtracks from Shimomura from Kingdom Hearts I and II, but I can't say (well, don't know) that this was her pinnacle. The soundtracks fit each area nicely, and there's plenty of emotion to spare, but I do think that the soundtracks could be longer. I like the Mecha chapter's battle soundtrack and the general soundtrack (walking around in the adoption house) of the chapter. Megalomania is terrific, as well. One of the few boss battle music soundtracks to put me in awe, aside from Final Fantasy IV's main boss battle or some of the soundtracks from Final Fantasy VII or X, for example.
      I like, however, that Live A Live isn't as repetitive in its soundtracks as other games are.

  • @scottpilgrim2
    @scottpilgrim2 2 года назад +1

    Not going to play this game anymore but definitely looking forward to the do-over. Definitely playing that.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  2 года назад +1

      It looks really good. I'm releasing a reaction video to the trailer soon!

    • @scottpilgrim2
      @scottpilgrim2 2 года назад +1

      @@Xygor Cool :) Many great games coming next half year for us RPG lovers :p

  • @decusq
    @decusq 2 года назад +2

    14 more days till the remake!!

  • @happinintendo
    @happinintendo 2 года назад +1

    Next they need to do an Enixs Terranigma HD/2D

  • @ShinobiToyz
    @ShinobiToyz 3 года назад +3

    I'm currently playing this and just finished with the mecha arc

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 года назад +2

      That was a pretty good one. Very imaginative mind-reading thing there which was fun.

  • @risinghopper1213
    @risinghopper1213 2 года назад +8

    Overlooked no longer

  • @fedelrajijoshi7335
    @fedelrajijoshi7335 2 года назад +7

    It's coming back:D

  • @jessehilton1337
    @jessehilton1337 3 года назад +3

    Another fantastic video mate! Keep up the great work

  • @mopspear
    @mopspear 3 года назад +3

    I swear I'm not being contrarian, but Yoko Shimomura beats everyone.

  • @evaunit2005
    @evaunit2005 2 года назад +1

    I am so frickin hyped af for this upcoming Switch Remake!!! This is truly amazing

  • @LuxyX
    @LuxyX 2 года назад +1

    Basicaly Octopath Traveler before Ovtopath

  • @godzilla4189
    @godzilla4189 2 года назад +5

    Not anymore. ;)

  • @HokutoNoKhan
    @HokutoNoKhan 3 года назад +2

    Gotta love how the last Live a Live stream was more a concert and talk show then any announcements :/

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 года назад +1

      I'm actually not sure what you mean by this. Is there an event or something?

    • @HokutoNoKhan
      @HokutoNoKhan 3 года назад +1

      @@Xygor ruclips.net/video/CgdluSWk8zQ/видео.html

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 года назад +1

      @@HokutoNoKhan Wow, I had no idea about this. Thanks!

    • @HokutoNoKhan
      @HokutoNoKhan 3 года назад

      @@Xygor for sure!

    • @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570
      @theblindfoldedbirdwatcher570 3 года назад +1

      Actually, during the talk show, Tokita did mention that they would release? or remake the game if enough interest remained in the game, which is why the Live A Live stream was even made for the 26th anniversary- because of current interest in Japan and any other place.
      The actual release of Live A Live on the Super Famicom did not sell well, but if Square-Enix is looking to bolster their income (They lost some income on Avengers), they might be inclined to least make a North American/International release for Live A Live. They already transferred Live A Live over to the 3DS in Japan, so maybe they could transfer it over to the Switch or iphones apps for an international release? All they would have to do is do a text re-haul, and they're good.

  • @chrislaws4785
    @chrislaws4785 2 года назад

    I'm REALLY looking forward to the new HD-2D remake of Live a live coming out July 22nd, 2022. It will be my first time playing this game as I was unfortunately just a BIT too young for games like this, the original first few Dragon Quests and Final fantasy games when they first game out back in the 80s having only been born in 1985. Speaking of Dragon Quest, I am also REALLY excited about the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake coming out soon as well. I feel that ALL of these great original 2D games deserve and SHOULD get the HD-2D remake treatment as it retains all of the games original charm and character AND allows people to experience these great games for the first time or revisit them for old times sake but with better graphics and UI.

  • @Jack_______oh
    @Jack_______oh 3 года назад

    I first played a partially translated rom of this as a kid on an emulator. Glad it's fully translated now

  • @bigt4135
    @bigt4135 2 года назад +1

    I’m playing the demo on switch right now.

  • @SegaCDUniverse
    @SegaCDUniverse 3 года назад +1

    Man I would have loved this as a teen!

  • @whirlwind6141
    @whirlwind6141 2 года назад +1

    Reminds me of Romancing Saga games on Super Famicom.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  2 года назад +1

      There are some similarities....and this one is getting a remaster like those!

  • @toolman4745
    @toolman4745 2 года назад +2

    You keep showing me games I wanna play that I have never heard of.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  2 года назад

      Check out the Far East of Eden Zero review :)

    • @toolman4745
      @toolman4745 2 года назад +1

      @@Xygor I'm getting there. I'm going down through all your videos that interest me (not a huge fan of watching people play games)

  • @yourerightiamright.3709
    @yourerightiamright.3709 2 года назад

    Great video, just needs a less "echoey" room or better mic.

  • @mikemccoy1980
    @mikemccoy1980 3 года назад +2

    Looks like a fun game I like that combat system reminds me kinda a ps1 game I played forgot the name

  • @TheKnutification
    @TheKnutification 2 года назад

    you could make a video comparing the fan translation to the upcoming one when it arrives, would be interesting to see the differences =) i wonder how they'll do the battle system in the new one

  • @kevinstreetgaming
    @kevinstreetgaming 3 года назад +2

    Nice. I need another rpg to play.

  • @cellohm
    @cellohm Год назад +1

    liked the original. loved the remake. thanks to nintendo giving this game another chance.

  • @rgbcrafts
    @rgbcrafts 2 года назад

    I'd like to consider transcribing your content to another language, just like we usually do to strafefox's Super Splash Wave channel, Mr. Xygor.

  • @mooglemessiah1731
    @mooglemessiah1731 3 года назад +3

    I need to make time for this game

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 года назад

      If you liked retro RPGs you'll definitely like it.

  • @GXSCChater
    @GXSCChater 2 года назад +1

    Very Awesome Video! looking forward to the remake.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  2 года назад +1

      Same here!

  • @dawhuanwoowajues4492
    @dawhuanwoowajues4492 Год назад +1

    You were right.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  Год назад +1

      Thanks!

  • @insaneasock3156
    @insaneasock3156 3 года назад +1

    I know it's Live A Live, but am I the only one who sees it as A Live Evil?

    • @nikolaikolev8252
      @nikolaikolev8252 3 года назад +1

      Yes, there's a catch, its hidden in the game.

  • @Scitch-et4vk
    @Scitch-et4vk 2 года назад +2

    RUclipsrs jumping on this like its always been a favourite of theirs lmao 🤣

  • @rabidhellhound9714
    @rabidhellhound9714 2 года назад

    Live (soft "i") a live? Or live (hard "I") a live?

  • @itsChanandler
    @itsChanandler 2 года назад

    Hey make a video about the remake!!!

  • @marlon8984
    @marlon8984 3 года назад

    Play touhou-a-live if you like more dificult challenges and a other storyline..its a "fan"/"hack" rom..and the gameplay system are similar..its a nice game to play

  • @skullcruncher7218
    @skullcruncher7218 2 года назад +1

    Not gonna be overlooked no more in a few months.

  • @kymerahYT
    @kymerahYT 2 года назад

    Live a Evil.

  • @despawn7663
    @despawn7663 Год назад

    I did not enjoy this game. I tried hard, but did not like the thematically different scenarios… :(

  • @lvlulel
    @lvlulel 2 года назад

    Am I the only person that reads this as Live A Evil???

  • @BaronMorte
    @BaronMorte 2 года назад

    Oersted did nothing wrong, really.

  • @thewingedavenger1007
    @thewingedavenger1007 3 года назад

    The name of the game is "A Live Evil", where "live" means as in a live concert. Just look at the title screen. The word "A" is in the forefront, so it's the first word you should read. So why are all fans of this game dyslexic? The third word has the letters in the following order: E-V-I-L, so why does everyone read it as "LIVE"? The makers of the game had a good idea in making one word the mirror image of the other, but it flew over most Americans' heads. I can't blame the Japanese for thinking Westerners are all stupid! LOL