Sadly Level-5 shut down its Western HQ, so they will only release games in Japan now. This is because the Western HQ was sick of them only doing Inazuma Eleven and Yo-kai Watch, and never any RPGs again
Great ideas poor execution. That being said still better then 50% of the trash released today... but this will always be a what if game as this could of been legendary
I think this game is a masterpiece. Loved being a silent tag-along. Love the plot,the cast, the pacing, the graphics, art, voice acting and music. The combat and general game play. The awesome online world not requiring subscription fee. Am I so out of touch? No... It's the gamers who are wrong.
Maybe the Avatar character could have more of a role in the story as either a supporting character to both Lenord, Kara, Yulie and Caesar and they had a bit of dialogue to interact with the rest of the cast and help them with sticky situations like in Albana, Greede and the Baccia tribes. Or, what if the Avatar character became the White Knight, Dragon Knight or Moon Maiden instead, making the avatar the main character of the story. Lenord will just focus on rescuing Princess Cisna and Caesar will be on a quest to find out who he really is. Also I think some companions and guest characters like Yulie, Caesar, Kara, Captain Cyrus, Miu and that Rabbit Guy from Greede could be romance options to the avatar character. During each relationship, the avatar and players gets to know about these characters and their back stories.
I have part III still unopened and I happened upon this Gabe while shopping for something else. I noticed that there are Quest that are online. By the way, I have the international edition which I can only assume that it has all DLC in disk. I also assume that the servers are long down, so is it worth a single player experience? Can I play Online Quest offline?
White Knight Chronicles is one of the most underrated rpgs I've ever played. Like you said, the only reason I can think of why it's known as disappointing is because it was too hyped up. The game may have it's flaws but it's still a good adventure. I like this game.
I bought WKC2 after I found out Level 5 spent time on it but I have still yet to play either games (too many other games). Thanks for the review and I look forward to the review of the sequel.
+Garrett Jutte Thanks :) I'm actually debating whether to do a WKC2 review. The game mechanics are near identical to the original, so I'll just repeating myself if I do a full review.
To be honest, this game *could* be as good as The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim if: 1. It wasn’t the world’s biggest grind-fest (For example, I just tried donating to the binding posts to increase my member’s rank to 18 and my whole fucking inventory wasn’t enough to increase it. Member’s rank should take 90% less points to increase.) 2. DLC was released in all countries. 3. Skeletons weren’t OP and annoying (They’re almost as annoying as the cliff racers from Morrowind. They’re everywhere, they constantly inflict poison, they have a lot of health, they have to be knocked down in order to take damage from physical attacks, and there’s a rare chance that holy light won’t kill them once they’re down.) 4. Enemies would only respawn once you’ve left the quest or location. (Unless the enemies are needed for farming in the quest) 5. The A.I controlling combatants would attack enemies by their weakness. 6. Quests gave worthwhile rewards (Bounties are easier, more fun, and give much better rewards) 7. Quest bosses would only fail if all combatants were defeated, not just the avatar. 8. There were multiple battle themes that would play in order, it gets really old hearing the same music over 10000 times. 9. Locked doors would be shown on the map with a red line. (locked elevators should also be red) 10. An option to transform into the Black Knight as Kara after the story was allowed. 11. Enemies would not be able to hit you from 10 meters away. 12. Guest characters weren’t incredibly weak. 13. Training dummies could always be used. 14. Rebirths would take you to level 65 instead of 60. 15. Items would be sold for a fifth of the price instead of a tenth. 16. Buying materials from a georoma general store wasn’t so expensive. 17. Some armor designs swapped places. (e.g The steel set and the silver set swapping designs) 18. Eldore earned 20% more skill points than the other characters, since he’d be the only character without an incorruptus 19. You could change your character’s appearance in game without needing micro transactions 20. Binding recipes would show what enemy or quest gives their required items 21. Enemies dropped much more items 22. There weren’t enemies at every nook and cranny. 23. Non-boss enemies would deal 15% more damage and bosses would deal 5% more damage (for balancing) 24. Grazel never died instead of dying like a bitch to Madoras. He deserved way better. He was a far more interesting character than Clyde Ledom who was just a discount Emperor Palpatine. 25. Online came back. 26. We could keep Scardigne’s armor. 27. We could have three accessories instead of only two. 28. Yulie didn’t make that annoying sound when using the Angel’s Wing attack. 29. All incorruptus colors were free. 30. Numbers would have commas so that we can tell them easier. 31. Full armor sets would be displayed on mannequins at armories and binding posts and we would select a piece to buy or bind instead of viewing one armor piece at a time. 32. Dahlia exchange *accessories* weren’t overpriced. Make them cost 50% less. 33. We could operate levers in Greede’s Underbelly during battle. 34. There weren’t so many levers that we have to pull in Greede’s Underbelly. 35. We could access Dristall mansion in-game. 36. Binding recipes would also show what monster or quest drops their required materials Most of these are easy improvements to make, WKC has impressive potential. If you (reader) can come up with even more improvements. Inform me of them, so that I can add them to the list. I’d especially appreciate if you informed me of improvements to online, since I never played it.
Is this game worth putting 20 or 30 hours into now that its offline? I mean is it a good fun game i may enjoy or is the online aspect the only real reason anyone would play this?
It's definitely worth putting time into. The online component of the game is completely optional, and not necessary to enjoy, or beat the game. You can even use the GeoRama (building a town), without needing to use the online functionality. The only thing you'd maybe miss from not having online, is being able to Platinum the game, as some of the quests require you to get an S Rank in them, and to do that solo is pretty difficult.
this is my very first purchase from gamestop, and I just played it for an hour. I did bought both 1 and 2 without knowing the second one has both games. I just watch all the cutscenes from the first game, but the second game is unfinished by somebody
it's flaws where too much for me. i was so bored i just said screw it. i bought it for the custom character creator and when the story started and i was non existent. but i did love the combat system if it was expanded.
Rory Smith why you hating on it man? it has a final fantasy feel to it... final fantasy has good games so could you at least give this game some credit? its an rpg aftersll
This game is one of the most tragic examples of wasted potential in video game history. It had amazing concepts, but they were very poorly executed. It's probably not realistic to hope for a remake or a sequel, but I hope someone will make an entirely new game with similar concepts.
When I think of White Knight Cronies, only one word comes to mind - mediocrity... I was excited when I first saw this game, but after spending about 5 hours with it I kinda gave up, cos' I there was absolutely nothing to care for me in it. I tried once more couple of years later, but with the same exact outcome - boredom. Never bothered looking for the 2nd game though...oh well
+Hell Fire RPGs the world is beautiful. story is interesting. loot and equipment is ok. you can also built your own town...is you're into that kind of thing. surprise you dont mention that Helfire. bad is gameplay. bad dungeon design. bad menu screen. bad combo attack option; i rather they use quicktime button press rather than action chip.
Yeah, combos were incredibly easy since you could just spam X to pull them off. a QT system was needed. I didn't go into detail with the online section because I didn't play it much. Never really been into MMORPGs. Most people seem to think the online component is flawed, too.
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The game needs to be remade. Its got a great concept
Sadly Level-5 shut down its Western HQ, so they will only release games in Japan now. This is because the Western HQ was sick of them only doing Inazuma Eleven and Yo-kai Watch, and never any RPGs again
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I thought Yo Kai Watch was making them some good money?
I think it would be more realistic to make a completely new game that has similar concepts to WKC but executes them better.
I've had this game sitting unused on my shelf for quite a while, so I think I may actually check it out now, despite its flaws.
+Finimator Yeah, you may get something out of it. It certainly isn't terrible. More like a lot of wasted potential.
how exactly does the combat work? does your party members attack on their own? or u can/must control them manually?
I recently picked it up for $5 not bad I might get the 2nd one
Great ideas poor execution. That being said still better then 50% of the trash released today... but this will always be a what if game as this could of been legendary
I think this game is a masterpiece.
Loved being a silent tag-along. Love the plot,the cast, the pacing, the graphics, art, voice acting and music. The combat and general game play. The awesome online world not requiring subscription fee.
Am I so out of touch?
No... It's the gamers who are wrong.
Your reviews are great, keep it up man
+Alexandre Felix Thanks mate :D
I ask where iz the largest crystal ???
Was this the game closely inspired by Dark Cloud&Chronicles. Wish they would also make a sequel for that serie too
Maybe the Avatar character could have more of a role in the story as either a supporting character to both Lenord, Kara, Yulie and Caesar and they had a bit of dialogue to interact with the rest of the cast and help them with sticky situations like in Albana, Greede and the Baccia tribes. Or, what if the Avatar character became the White Knight, Dragon Knight or Moon Maiden instead, making the avatar the main character of the story. Lenord will just focus on rescuing Princess Cisna and Caesar will be on a quest to find out who he really is. Also I think some companions and guest characters like Yulie, Caesar, Kara, Captain Cyrus, Miu and that Rabbit Guy from Greede could be romance options to the avatar character. During each relationship, the avatar and players gets to know about these characters and their back stories.
I loved this game so much
I have part III still unopened and I happened upon this Gabe while shopping for something else.
I noticed that there are Quest that are online. By the way, I have the international edition which I can only assume that it has all DLC in disk. I also assume that the servers are long down, so is it worth a single player experience? Can I play Online Quest offline?
Haven't checked for a long time, but I think all of the online features are down.
White Knight Chronicles is one of the most underrated rpgs I've ever played. Like you said, the only reason I can think of why it's known as disappointing is because it was too hyped up. The game may have it's flaws but it's still a good adventure. I like this game.
I agree. I started playing again today
I bought WKC2 after I found out Level 5 spent time on it but I have still yet to play either games (too many other games). Thanks for the review and I look forward to the review of the sequel.
+Garrett Jutte Thanks :)
I'm actually debating whether to do a WKC2 review. The game mechanics are near identical to the original, so I'll just repeating myself if I do a full review.
+Hell Fire RPGs
you can make an update video, telling us if something is new, if the ending is worth it, or if our character is ever seen again....
So did ys series take their battle system from this game. I heard the content creator say thrust slash just like in ys games
Doesn't the PC get more of a role in wkc2
They do, but Japan had a more character plot for your custom character with their updates. The Western team had issues for some reason.
Thought I'd comment I loaded my ps3 up and am starting 1 and 2 all over for nostalgic purposes. Sure miss the online family.
Men, i'm from argentina and i decided study Game desing, i Will make a Game inspired in WKC, You Will see
Wish they would make a 3rd
**tips fedora** **nods&smiles gently**
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>Stranger left the room.
This game is a clone of Final Fantasy 12. It's so similar in *many* different ways! That's fine though because FF12 is a great game. 🙂
It plays and has lots in commin with ff 11 and 12 as far as systems go.... someones gonna either love or hate that
Is there a review for part 2?
No sorry. Never got around to playing it.
The online endgame for this game was amazing once you figure out the system. Nost noobs never was able to understand.
First part is for ps2 and second for ps3? Did i got it right? I had to ask
No both are on ps3
To be honest, this game *could* be as good as The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim if:
1. It wasn’t the world’s biggest grind-fest
(For example, I just tried donating to the binding posts to increase my member’s rank to 18 and my whole fucking inventory wasn’t enough to increase it. Member’s rank should take 90% less points to increase.)
2. DLC was released in all countries.
3. Skeletons weren’t OP and annoying
(They’re almost as annoying as the cliff racers from Morrowind. They’re everywhere, they constantly inflict poison, they have a lot of health, they have to be knocked down in order to take damage from physical attacks, and there’s a rare chance that holy light won’t kill them once they’re down.)
4. Enemies would only respawn once you’ve left the quest or location. (Unless the enemies are needed for farming in the quest)
5. The A.I controlling combatants would attack enemies by their weakness.
6. Quests gave worthwhile rewards (Bounties are easier, more fun, and give much better rewards)
7. Quest bosses would only fail if all combatants were defeated, not just the avatar.
8. There were multiple battle themes that would play in order, it gets really old hearing the same music over 10000 times.
9. Locked doors would be shown on the map with a red line. (locked elevators should also be red)
10. An option to transform into the Black Knight as Kara after the story was allowed.
11. Enemies would not be able to hit you from 10 meters away.
12. Guest characters weren’t incredibly weak.
13. Training dummies could always be used.
14. Rebirths would take you to level 65 instead of 60.
15. Items would be sold for a fifth of the price instead of a tenth.
16. Buying materials from a georoma general store wasn’t so expensive.
17. Some armor designs swapped places. (e.g The steel set and the silver set swapping designs)
18. Eldore earned 20% more skill points than the other characters, since he’d be the only character without an incorruptus
19. You could change your character’s appearance in game without needing micro transactions
20. Binding recipes would show what enemy or quest gives their required items
21. Enemies dropped much more items
22. There weren’t enemies at every nook and cranny.
23. Non-boss enemies would deal 15% more damage and bosses would deal 5% more damage (for balancing)
24. Grazel never died instead of dying like a bitch to Madoras. He deserved way better. He was a far more interesting character than Clyde Ledom who was just a discount Emperor Palpatine.
25. Online came back.
26. We could keep Scardigne’s armor.
27. We could have three accessories instead of only two.
28. Yulie didn’t make that annoying sound when using the Angel’s Wing attack.
29. All incorruptus colors were free.
30. Numbers would have commas so that we can tell them easier.
31. Full armor sets would be displayed on mannequins at armories and binding posts and we would select a piece to buy or bind instead of viewing one armor piece at a time.
32. Dahlia exchange *accessories* weren’t overpriced. Make them cost 50% less.
33. We could operate levers in Greede’s Underbelly during battle.
34. There weren’t so many levers that we have to pull in Greede’s Underbelly.
35. We could access Dristall mansion in-game.
36. Binding recipes would also show what monster or quest drops their required materials
Most of these are easy improvements to make, WKC has impressive potential.
If you (reader) can come up with even more improvements. Inform me of them, so that I can add them to the list. I’d especially appreciate if you informed me of improvements to online, since I never played it.
hope they bring these games to the ps4 or ps5
4:16 Strike, not pierce
Is this game worth putting 20 or 30 hours into now that its offline? I mean is it a good fun game i may enjoy or is the online aspect the only real reason anyone would play this?
Wondering this as well, since it's only 5 bucks at Gamestop...
It's definitely worth putting time into. The online component of the game is completely optional, and not necessary to enjoy, or beat the game. You can even use the GeoRama (building a town), without needing to use the online functionality.
The only thing you'd maybe miss from not having online, is being able to Platinum the game, as some of the quests require you to get an S Rank in them, and to do that solo is pretty difficult.
thats like Tastumi's incursio or w.e his armor his he calls..him akame ga kill
The battle music should have had swaps. It is irritating to listen to in a grind. to hours away from gr 19
Tbh I kinda liked the game when I played it 5 years ago
My my friends as white knights guild. Omg missing meet ed so my friends
Funny how critics gave this mediocre reviews, yet it's more fun than much of the crap RPG releases that get praised today
Why does this guy sounds like TobyOnTheTele also known as JohnOnTheRadio
this is my very first purchase from gamestop, and I just played it for an hour. I did bought both 1 and 2 without knowing the second one has both games. I just watch all the cutscenes from the first game, but the second game is unfinished by somebody
+TheGameStampede Me too! Where are you up to?
It did suck when they shut down the online game
it's flaws where too much for me. i was so bored i just said screw it. i bought it for the custom character creator and when the story started and i was non existent. but i did love the combat system if it was expanded.
Rory Smith why you hating on it man? it has a final fantasy feel to it... final fantasy has good games so could you at least give this game some credit? its an rpg aftersll
Almost as much wasted potential as the last remnant !
This game is one of the most tragic examples of wasted potential in video game history. It had amazing concepts, but they were very poorly executed. It's probably not realistic to hope for a remake or a sequel, but I hope someone will make an entirely new game with similar concepts.
Looks and feels like FF 12 down to the useless alleged protagonist.
+༼ つ◕ω◕ ༽つ Wise Sage Doge Yeah, totally Vaan all over again!
Hell Fire RPGs He was cool in the sequel though. Too bad he couldn't be cool in his supposed debut... xD
"White Knight" LOL.
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you guys dont know what "white knight" means on the internet
"Le tips, m'lady" - me playing wkc online
When I think of White Knight Cronies, only one word comes to mind - mediocrity...
I was excited when I first saw this game, but after spending about 5 hours with it
I kinda gave up, cos' I there was absolutely nothing to care for me in it.
I tried once more couple of years later, but with the same exact outcome - boredom.
Never bothered looking for the 2nd game though...oh well
+Antagonopolis If the first 5 hours don't grip you, chances are the rest of the game won't. Pretty average.
+Hell Fire RPGs the world is beautiful. story is interesting. loot and equipment is ok. you can also built your own town...is you're into that kind of thing. surprise you dont mention that Helfire.
bad is gameplay. bad dungeon design. bad menu screen. bad combo attack option; i rather they use quicktime button press rather than action chip.
Yeah, combos were incredibly easy since you could just spam X to pull them off. a QT system was needed. I didn't go into detail with the online section because I didn't play it much. Never really been into MMORPGs. Most people seem to think the online component is flawed, too.
Definitely one of Level 5s weaker RPGs.
this game was such a worhtless piece of shit. love your reviews
'Review' this is a small walkthrough
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