Level 5 has quite a track record since it came into being in 1998. From the Dark Cloud series or the modern Dragon Quest games to the charming Professor Layton games, Level 5 has been untouchable. Their penchant of making quality RPGs rivals that of SqaureEnix (and that is saying a lot in my opinion). So when Level 5 announced their new IP, White Knight Chronicles for the PS3, the whole RPG fraternity held their breath in anticipation. When the game did come out it was not up to the lofty standard Level 5 had set themselves, and while the game was well received by the gamers, the critics weren't all that forgiving and the game collected mixed reviews. I am one of those gamers for which reviews scores mean a lot, so I proceeded in avoiding the game altogether.
Last year Level 5 announced that a sequel was in the works and everything in the game had been tweaked, and now with an English release just days away, I am hoping that the improvements makes for a better game (and get better reviews).
White Knight Chronicles 2 will start from where it left off, so I will need to read up on the events of the original. PS3 is in need of an epic JRPG, and White Knight Chronicle 2 may just be the game. The original game had a neat looking battle system and those mechanics seem to have been tweaked a bit in the sequel (in videos), while graphics have been given a little touch up as well. So although I may still end up feeling disappointed in this game, but I as a fan of Level 5, I am willing to bet that White Knight Chronicles 2 might just become a surprise RPG of 2011.
Join me tomorrow for another game in my list.
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