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Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 9335
Platform: Gamecube
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Gamecube
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: bg045496963484
Model: 045496963484
UPC: 045496963484
EAN: 0045496963484
ASIN: B000GIPJ8E
Release Date: September 25, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Good Story and Characters, but the Difficulty can be Merciless. January 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The story of Baten Kaitos Origins follows Sagi, his unorthadox looking companion Guilo, and a young girl named Milliarde as they discover ancient mysteries of the being known as Malpercio, his afterlings, and an empire that must be stopped. It is a good story and each of the characters, as the player plays deeper into the game, becomes three dimensional and full of depth and personality. One of the things the empire fights for is "promachination" which staunchly supports human technology and invention and belittles the "wings of the heart". The empire represents the cold, industrial, technology-filled world while Sagi, his mother Gena, and many others represent the bond to the heart and the power and warmth within that attachment. Gena's wings of the heart are particularly beautiful as they are a reflection of her soul, and her inner beauty.
There is some silly back-and-forth banter between Guilo and Milliarde, but behind it all there is compassion for one another. Certain characters, although they may only play minor roles such as Sagi's mother Gena, are memorable and make Sagi's character stronger. The mother-son relationship is done very well.
Majority of the locations explored within Origins will be immediately recognized by those who have played Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean. Each of the locations are very beautiful. The art design in the Baten Kaitos games is one of my favorites in RPG's today.
The music and voice acting are solid overall. The voice acting really helps to provide a layer of depth and insight into the characters attitudes and personalities. It only helps to have them speaking to be able to relate more to them.
If there is one thing that hurts this game, it's that some of the boss battles can be overly challenging. I think a challenge is a good thing, but in Origins it can cause the flow of the story to be stunted for the sake of giving the player a road block to maneuver past. Also, the battle system is based on a random selection of cards from a deck that you customize. You have to play close to perfect against some bosses and have a bit of luck on your side as well.
In all, I found Baten Kaitos Origins to be a solid RPG, but I personally think Eternal Wings is a more enjoyable game. If you liked Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings, then it's safe to say you will find Origins to be worth your time. However, for those of you who never played Eternal Wings, starting with this game would work because this is a prequel to Eternal Wings and not a sequel. If you crave a cast of characters worth caring about, a good story, and some intensely challenging bosses, then this game is for you.
 One of the best no one played January 13, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Baten Kaitos Origins is one of the most addictive RPG games, but unfortunatly it was released during next generation consoles and no one played it on GameCube!
It was really worth trying and believe it or not: Its story is even better than Final Fantasy.
 Not As Good as the First January 4, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a so-so prequal to the original Baten Kaitos. Most of the game play is the same which makes it dull, the main characters are not as likeable as the ones from the first game. They changed the battle format, still cards but they have dumbed it down so the computer picks the order of your cards for you. This was NOT an improvement. Part of what made the first game fun was the ability to make your own combos. I really wish I wouldn't have bought this, I should have just replayed the first one which I loved!
If its not broke.... October 22, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ive had this game for a couple of weeks now and I agree that this is everybit superior to the original. With only 3 characters in the game it makes leveling a breeze and the interaction between Guillo and Milliarde is comical, leaving poor Sagi in the middle of an argument. The graphics are absolutly beutiful, the voice overs are 100 times better (no talking through tin cans into the mic) but my only complaint is the battle system. One plus they got rid of the round wasting "Shuffling the deck" the only down sides is the one deck per party some times you have a hand full of cards and cant use them because a character is either afflicted with a status ailment or dead. so you have to discard alot or take a beating till something good pops up. The elemental weapons have also been turned into equip magnus, and the SP combos can only be done in acending order now. and the timer for grabbing magnus is quick you have to be fast to get the cards you need or that character is passed. Indeed buy this game once you get the hang of it, its great.
finally, its out October 9, 2006
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
i have been a fan since the original Baten Kaitos and could't wait to get the second game. this new title vastly improves on the first game. those gratting voice dialogue is actually a lot better in this game, the graphics are extremly gorgeuos and even the new battle system is fun once you get used to it. the game is a prequel to the first, were in this game the main character is Sagi, who works for the empire. when he is assigned to assasinate someone, he unexpectanly finds there already dead and he is framed for the crime. now he must clear his name with the help of the android Guillo and the gental Milliard. whats diffrent from the first game is unlike the first, you only have three playable characters and there is only one deck for all players. the battle system is also a little diffrent but still keeps true to the original, this time incorperating more combo attacks but what i love is that they got rid of that pointless shuffling the deck thing, thumbs up. the story line is also a bit darker then the first one, through out the game i felt really hopeless and that i could not stop it. the plot also fills in gaps left unanswered in the first game. another feature is the ability to upgrade magnus cause in this game your provided only a handful that you can upgrade through out the game and make even more powerful magnus. you can also compete in the collisuem were your playing skills can be put to the test. also, i really, really, REALLY hope they come out with a third Baten Kaitos, this time a sequel to the first game. plus, a whole bunch of new lands and some new characters (maybe even have Milly or Sagi drop in) i really want them to continue this awesome game series. so please Monolith Soft, make a BK3!
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