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A Skies of Arcadia developer "strongly wants to develop the sequel"
- Thread starter Lant_War
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I loved Skies of Arcadia so much. I think it might've been my first RPG? I remember leaving Valua for the first time and being amazed that there was more story to unfold.
I mean, it depends. While I think the story of the main cast wrapped up nicely, I think there's more they could do with the world.
At the end of the game, the most powerful countries are recovering from devastating blows (one country having recovered more than the other). More than one "lost" or unknown civilization is brought into contact with the wider world. Exploring how these groups interact with each other in the new, interconnected world could, I think, make good material for a sequel.
Other material that could be further explored in a sequel:
- What happened to the people of the Purple Moon?
- What's the deal with the Black Moon?
- If they decided to go the route of a prequel, a la Baten Kaitos Origins, they could also explore the Old World, creation of the Gigas, etc.
I mean, it depends. While I think the story of the main cast wrapped up nicely, I think there's more they could do with the world.
At the end of the game, the most powerful countries are recovering from devastating blows (one country having recovered more than the other). More than one "lost" or unknown civilization is brought into contact with the wider world. Exploring how these groups interact with each other in the new, interconnected world could, I think, make good material for a sequel.
Other material that could be further explored in a sequel:
- What happened to the people of the Purple Moon?
- What's the deal with the Black Moon?
- If they decided to go the route of a prequel, a la Baten Kaitos Origins, they could also explore the Old World, creation of the Gigas, etc.
Your line works with Streets of Rage too. It's not gonna happen. Yeah, we know...
That's a low budget game. You really think Sega would spend the money to make a current-gen SoA?
Games were a LOT cheaper to make back then dude.
Don't be disingenuous.
Your first post was about the impossibility to see a sequel...
Don't know why we are now talking about the budget ?But ok.
Skies of Arcadia 2 is clearly possible and my remark about the staff of the original game is only to prove it wasn't a huge budget, that's all. Yeah, it was beautiful (Dreamcast hardware was magical) but one year later, Square soft released FFX with ten times more developers. (15 vs more than 100)
It's not like Skies of Arcadia 2 would need 200 people. Many of us would be satisfied with a Valkyria Chronicles 4 budget. (Or recycling Project Sakura Wars assets).
A little LTTP but I wholeheartedly support this developer. Retweeted to Sega many times on Twitter.
Also...
Also...
I honestly thought they'd go that route anyway and perfectly fine with it.
Just keep in mind that PSW is not a "AAA" game.
I don't have a problem eithe and I loved PSW but it seems that many japanese people didn't have the same feelings
and they complained about the game not being fully voiced for example.
So if Sega uses similar strategies for each of the revival projects expect the budget to be pretty tight.
Can you please help us to firm this petition for Skies of Arcadia
Even better.. no random encounters!
On the topic... I would love a SoA sequel/spiritual sucessor. This is one of the few games that scratched my Suikoden itch
I shilled this game so hard when I worked at Babbages, just like 100% unsolicited PLAY THIS MAN to anyone who'd listen.
Doubt they'd be able to pull off that secret sauce early 00's Dreamcast vibe with a sequel tho. It was just the perfect game to showcase the DC and also thematically - exploring new frontiers and enthusiastic wonderment that I think Sega had for the console. There should just be a lovingly remastered version for a bunch of platforms. Also tired of having to use Reicast, OC'ing my Switch when I wanna revisit it.
Doubt they'd be able to pull off that secret sauce early 00's Dreamcast vibe with a sequel tho. It was just the perfect game to showcase the DC and also thematically - exploring new frontiers and enthusiastic wonderment that I think Sega had for the console. There should just be a lovingly remastered version for a bunch of platforms. Also tired of having to use Reicast, OC'ing my Switch when I wanna revisit it.
The proper reaction to the thread
You and me and everyone else in here buddy
I would take any product revisiting this. Remaster, remake, full on sequel- Gimme! Its criminal this isn't available to play in some form on any console from the past 10 years.
Even just a simple conversion like the old Shenmue games got would be fine. Just throw in some battle QoL- a simple fast forward option to speed through the encounters would be perfect.
Even just a simple conversion like the old Shenmue games got would be fine. Just throw in some battle QoL- a simple fast forward option to speed through the encounters would be perfect.
Signed the petition and this CD is winging its way to me. Thank you so much for making me aware of it via this thread. And it's out of stock now - that was a close call.
Hope Sega will gather again Reiko Kodama and Shuntaro Tanaka who are both still working in the company. (Kodama produced the 7th Dragons and Tanaka directed the first Valkyria Chronicles)
I'd love for a sequel that builds off the lore hooks and time skip potential (while introducing a new cast and conflict...maybe the big bads would instigate climate change to take over Arcadia this time). But we desperately need an HD remaster to reintroduce the game to new players and those who couldn't enjoy the game because of its encounter rate. Adding turbo controls, encounter rate adjustment, and other QoL features would massively improve this already great adventure. Beyond that, a remaster could also mean an improved localization, should SEGA deem that feasible within their budget and sales expectations. Any chance to get a definitive multi-platform, sustainable version of Skies of Arcadia should get top priority.
Until then, I'll continue to play it via Dolphin and wonder what's up with the Black Moon.
Until then, I'll continue to play it via Dolphin and wonder what's up with the Black Moon.
I don't normally touch Twitter. I did for this to thank him.
At least rerelease the original for everything out now.
I don't need a sequel to be a AAA visual masterpiece. Just bringing the visuals up to Shenmue 3 is would be more than good enough for me.
I don't need a sequel to be a AAA visual masterpiece. Just bringing the visuals up to Shenmue 3 is would be more than good enough for me.
That's what I thought. Many of us would be fine with that kind of models as long it's colorful, stylish with great soundtrack.
Sega will be 60 years old(Skies of Arcadia 20 years old), Sega Fes 2020 will be HUGE ! ;)
God I need a remaster. Or just any way to play the original. I'm still kicking myself in the ass for selling my gamecube copy.
Same here. Sold mind when I decided to get rid of all my physical games. I got quite a bit for it but that's one of the few games I regret selling.
I think it's possible with the right team and budget. Doesn't have to be an FFXV-level production.
I haven't played DQXI but that looks like a more fitting style to aim for with something like SOA.
sega listening to those who actively come to them saying they will foot the bill of a port of legends to modern consoles, instead of dismissing them out of hand wouldn't be a bad start.
they don't think it'll be profitable to handle on their own - or at least, the opportunity cost isn't worth it in their eyes. but turning down offers from another company to run the risk for them is maddening.
they don't think it'll be profitable to handle on their own - or at least, the opportunity cost isn't worth it in their eyes. but turning down offers from another company to run the risk for them is maddening.
