Rob has made me want to play games that I've previous played and disliked. The way he narrates it makes it feel like a totally different game than I played. And he does so without lying or exaggerating the details.
Don't even need a remaster, it is already perfect. Just re-release it for modern consoles. I might need to get my PS3 fixed. I still have the original disc.
I love watching you enjoy yourself playing a videogame, I love watching you get murdery while not enjoying a videogame so much, but OMG you really shine when writing and delivering something like this.
I doubt the New Generation gamers will appreciate this game... Mind you this game is hard especially when you are trying to do the "Chain" damage... Hahahaha nowadays players get irritated picking up loots
Everyone loved (and still loves) the old friday features format, but we all have to agree that now that the team has a little bit more time to work on friday videos, they are becoming better and better every week. This one was as brilliant as the game it portrays, Nath’s on last week was so deep and filled with references from other art forms, Rosie’s and Ash’s entries were so relatable. Access is the dream team of TH-cam, by far my favorite channel and the perfect entertainment source for everyone that loves games.
So glad you spoke up about this truly amazing game! Still an all time favorite of mine, and I've always been baffled at how it wasn't a huge success when it came out. Just ahead of its time, I suppose.
Biggest regret is having never finished this game, did experience it all watching my dad though so it's still one of of my favourite games ever it's that good!
I wish this was true, but it's slightly incorrect. It's part of the Ivalice alliance of games, however Yasumi Matsuno has stated that it specifically does not take place in Ivalice, and is not part of the world of FFT and the others
You're partly correct, FF XIV's Ivalice content is absolutely not canon to the rest of those games, though it's still quite a treat for fans nevertheless
@@gregtiwald Prior to 2011, he had said that it was in ivalice (a view supported by a good bit of evidence.) It wasn't until he left Square Enix that he apparently changed his mind. Since Square has the rights to the Ivalice setting and he's expressed interest in developing a VS sequel, that change of mind likely had more to do with rights ownership than his true initial intentions.
This is such beautiful storytelling from Rob that it brought a tear to my eye, even though I've never played this game. The best channel on TH-cam by far!
Guess you haven't watched one of the episodes where Rob and Dave train to beat some Pro FIFA players 2 or 3 years ago. Trust me, look for it and enjoy. ;)
This video has been very timely. For the past few days, ever since the announcement that the PS store for PS3, PSP, and PS Vita are closing mid year this year, I've been thinking whether or not to buy a digital copy of this game for PSVita before they disappear.
Don't you just love it when Rob and Nath remind us that they're brilliant writers? I just need Rob to do a video about Jade Cocoon now, to satisfy a very particular bit of 90s nostalgia itchiness that I have.
I remember getting this game when I was like 12. Played it for about 2-3 hrs and quit due to frustration. Started it up out of boredom 6 months later and everything just clicked. I would set my alarm to go off two hours early just play this game some more before school.
Ahh the good old PlayStation magazines. I live in Greece and we had the Greek versions here and I remember I had magazines from ps1 to ps3 era before they shut down due to financial problems. Good old times 😞
I was one of those plebs that fell early in the game, lol. It wasn't totally what I was expecting, and it was hard, and so I played it for a bit but then dropped it and started another project. Found my very pristine copy today and it got me looking the game up again here and viola, here I am! Great video, maybe I should try it again sometime.
I’m surprised so many people familiar with this title I literally did everything in this game from building the strongest weapons to defeating all the extra bosses one of the best titles square came out with and the ended lefty plenty room for a sequel I would love to see them revisit this IP. Me and Rob got a lot of similar tastes in games I salute you.
in a way they did... Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy XII. I would love to see a refinement of the system and style of the game, but the aesthetic lives on in the other titles set in Ivalice.
One of the best and most unique pioneers, it was an amazing journey playing it on the PS1 without having internet to find help. I had to figure out everything on my own, it was really hard and frustrating, I had to start from the beginning many times when I got stuck, but it was absolutely worth it. Nice review mate😁✌️
My favourite Access video so far. I actually got emotional at the end. I've had this on my shelf since it launched, and I just bought the PS One classic on Vita and PS3 two nights ago. I'd love an option to play it on my PS5. It's an incredible game. Truly unique, as Rob says.
Rob, I seriously love the way you look at games and the way you play them. Following your thinking has made me enjoy games even more than I used to. Thanks
One my favorite games that I played over and over again. Even when you beat the game initially you still didn't explore all Lea Monde! I believe it was a 125% is when it was fully explored...plus you fought some tough bosses in those extra rooms!
I watched this video weeks ago, but I had to come back just to say that it was one of the most thoughtful and well-written scripts I've ever seen on TH-cam. It truly amazed me.
Thank you for giving this amazing game the love it deserves! Yes, I played it back in the day, and I'll say it's probably in my top 10 favorites. But those cutscenes! That direction! That dialogue! I've never seen anything like it since. To me, this game might have the best presentation of all time; a bold statement, I know, but if you've played the game you know what I mean!
Broke my back mid 2000 and this game and hogs of war saved me from months of boredom. The only two games I've ever wanted to see get remade in the endless sea of remakes and remasters
Beautiful game. I put a lot of hours into it that left me with unforgettable memories. I still have the music for the Undercity and listen to it sometimes. I also still remember the sword I had for dark-affinity enemies: it was called "Indulgence".
Loved this game, it has a steep learning curve at the beginning the first time I played it I got frustrated and stopped playing it for days. Then came back to it and started to understand how it all worked being a more satisfying game overall. We definitely won't see nothing like it again.
Dude i can't believe you really cover one of my favorite game ever. It is a very difficult game but god i love the difficult curve in this game. Thank you my dude. (Bananas against dragons how that it never occurred to me) lol
You make me feel like I missed put never really digging into this game years ago. My teenage self just couldn't get into the slow-moving combat and dry dialog. Such a shame. Looking back, the game seems quite cool.
Finally!! Some recognition for my favourite RPG of all time. I really hope the PS5 (when I can get one) will allow backward compatability so I can stream the hell out of this. I try to play it every year since that first time I bought it and every time I am enthralled with everything that you noted in your exposition. A master class in gaming.
I played VS for the first time last year. And yes, it's hard as balls. Super unique. And we need MORE of this universe, this system, those characters, that storytelling and style. That ending promises so much, and we were left with so little afterwards...
It's technically part of The Ivalice Alliance although Tactics and XII in particular do share the same style but in a different manner. It's also only that in retrospect.
DUDE!!! I'M sooooo happy to hear and see that there are others like me that absolutely adore this game!! I not one of those that went full in-depth and made every weapon from Damascus, but I had a pretty damn good set for my level of play. Heck by my 4th okay through I didn't need Ashley to equip weapons he was so powerful.. But damn, WHAT A GAME! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! I get chills thinking about it 😊 I love this game!!!
Ps1s finest, from the intro where seamless transition from cut scene to boss battle, years ahead of its time, hands down ps1s best game...need a remake!!
This is one game I really need to play. It's sitting next to my FF's and I keep finding myself wanting to sit down down finally play thru it. Maybe one day I keep telling myself BUT rob is right. The opening scene is amazing and really gets you pumped for the game. Wonderful writing and great music tied to it.
Managed to make the "Holy Sword" of Holy Swords, and absolute beast of a sword. Great game mechanics, had to be spot on with timing.Never to be repeated.
Glad to see you back Rob, really miss those friday features. Thank you for all the wonderful memories! Ps1 was the best era for rpgs, so many classics!
Great job Rob, I love that you developed some much time and attention to a PS1 game that no longer makes Sony money and would be easy to ignore. Your appreciation is worthy of this great game.
I played the game on an emulator on my phone back in the day. I put the game down twice before I really got into it on my 3rd try. The game pushes back alot and understanding its mechanics can be the greatest challenge in the game.
PS1 was the best era for RPGs, so many experimentation and variety, the golden age of Square when they made masterpieces every year. Compared to nowadays when most RPGs are the sameish Action RPGs with minimal differences between them.
I remember the grind to get the usable version of the last bosses weapon The Holy Win. That jacked-up 2 handed sword that looks like the game's crosslike logo, having to farm an low chance RNG-appearing Undead Knight enemy only found in new game+ !and! he only has a miniscule chance of dropping it. Giving me flashbacks of FF12 RNG hunts and item farming now as well.
That game was amazing for it’s time. I was so young to understand how amazing it was when I was playing it for the first time and now I see the beauty of it.
It is the game of my life. I completed it at least 50 times and there are still secrets in her (as I finished it in my youth times with little to no access to the internet I didn't even know about the secret weapons). I love it with all my heart. I got all sorts of stuff related to it, even did myself a Blood Sin tattoo on my back and bought figures in this year. I will love it until my last breath.
I remember spending hours using those elixirs and if I did not get a +4, I would reset the game and try again. The loading times on that game are so long but I didn't care! I would say this game is in my top 5 all time!
Yes Rob, I definitely didn't understand the game and gave up on it at the time of it's release. Right after the first fight. I never noticed the genius of the cinematography until you've expertly & so eloquently written and delivered in this video! Robservations!!!
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Rob-you are one of the best storytellers on TH-cam and an excellent salesman....you are very underrated imo.
I completely agree.
Rob is the man
Rob has made me want to play games that I've previous played and disliked.
The way he narrates it makes it feel like a totally different game than I played. And he does so without lying or exaggerating the details.
Sir...whitelight may have a word or two about that! But ya Rob is great.
Agreed, Rob is the main reason I follow this channel if I'm honest.
Now this NEEDS a remake. One of the best intros in gaming imo 👌
this, or a re-release or even a remaster.
No remake please, just remaster will be more than enough 👍
Don't even need a remaster, it is already perfect. Just re-release it for modern consoles.
I might need to get my PS3 fixed. I still have the original disc.
Hmm... A remake or a remaster?.... But it definitely does need something to bring it back into focus again. Game was SOLID!
@@koloth5139 The only thing I need is instant weapon swap.
I love watching you enjoy yourself playing a videogame, I love watching you get murdery while not enjoying a videogame so much, but OMG you really shine when writing and delivering something like this.
I absolutely love this game. I remember building my beast of a hammer in this, it decimated everything it hit.
Good old Facebuster 2000™
Yes, I miss my BEASTHAMMER of kill all.
This game is a masterpiece and it needs a remaster on PS4/PS5.
if they seriously just remaster it to modern graphics without touching any other thing I'd lose my mind with glee.
Bundled along with a remaster of Parasite Eve.
@@DaneTheDane It makes more sense if they bundle with FF Tactics and FF XII since they are in the same universe.
@@thepuppetmaster9284 FF Tactics will be released on 2023
I doubt the New Generation gamers will appreciate this game... Mind you this game is hard especially when you are trying to do the "Chain" damage... Hahahaha nowadays players get irritated picking up loots
Just like my mother-in-law: Difficult to handle at first and requiring a steep learning curve, but once mastered, she is a delight.
The passion in your writing blows me away every single time, Rob. Goddamn I love this channel!
Yes. My favorite game of all time.
And damn, that strategy guide looks nice
Everyone loved (and still loves) the old friday features format, but we all have to agree that now that the team has a little bit more time to work on friday videos, they are becoming better and better every week.
This one was as brilliant as the game it portrays, Nath’s on last week was so deep and filled with references from other art forms, Rosie’s and Ash’s entries were so relatable.
Access is the dream team of TH-cam, by far my favorite channel and the perfect entertainment source for everyone that loves games.
Poor dave not getting mentioned
NOOOO, I love Dave, he is the boss. I assure you that I am a proud member of the Dave Nation.
This game will always hold a place in my childhood. I played this for hours upon hours
0:01 - 0:05 I used to have that magazine. Looking at that cover brings back memories.
So glad you spoke up about this truly amazing game! Still an all time favorite of mine, and I've always been baffled at how it wasn't a huge success when it came out. Just ahead of its time, I suppose.
Biggest regret is having never finished this game, did experience it all watching my dad though so it's still one of of my favourite games ever it's that good!
So, it’s definitely canon now that dragons are weak to bananas.
Fun fact: this is actually set in the world of Ivalice, which is the same world in which Final Fantasy Tactics, FFXII, and FFXIV all take place.
I wish this was true, but it's slightly incorrect. It's part of the Ivalice alliance of games, however Yasumi Matsuno has stated that it specifically does not take place in Ivalice, and is not part of the world of FFT and the others
You're partly correct, FF XIV's Ivalice content is absolutely not canon to the rest of those games, though it's still quite a treat for fans nevertheless
@@gregtiwald Prior to 2011, he had said that it was in ivalice (a view supported by a good bit of evidence.) It wasn't until he left Square Enix that he apparently changed his mind. Since Square has the rights to the Ivalice setting and he's expressed interest in developing a VS sequel, that change of mind likely had more to do with rights ownership than his true initial intentions.
This is such beautiful storytelling from Rob that it brought a tear to my eye, even though I've never played this game. The best channel on TH-cam by far!
And what shall we call this creation?
Pearson's Banapple 🍌 🍏 ⚔
0:22 that's gotta be the most physical activity I've seen Rob do in all my years of watching :))
Guess you haven't watched one of the episodes where Rob and Dave train to beat some Pro FIFA players 2 or 3 years ago. Trust me, look for it and enjoy. ;)
His running form is almost too perfect XD
I feel like he got the idea from a Sam raimi Spider-Man movie
This video has been very timely. For the past few days, ever since the announcement that the PS store for PS3, PSP, and PS Vita are closing mid year this year, I've been thinking whether or not to buy a digital copy of this game for PSVita before they disappear.
Get whatever games you can out of the Store now or you will definitely regret it once it's too late.
Played it back in the day and still have my copy!
One of the greats! Played it years after it was released (on my PS2), and was blown away. Glad to own a copy! Tough as nails though.
Don't you just love it when Rob and Nath remind us that they're brilliant writers?
I just need Rob to do a video about Jade Cocoon now, to satisfy a very particular bit of 90s nostalgia itchiness that I have.
What a game jade cocoon was/is!
I remember getting this game when I was like 12. Played it for about 2-3 hrs and quit due to frustration.
Started it up out of boredom 6 months later and everything just clicked. I would set my alarm to go off two hours early just play this game some more before school.
Ahh the good old PlayStation magazines. I live in Greece and we had the Greek versions here and I remember I had magazines from ps1 to ps3 era before they shut down due to financial problems. Good old times 😞
I was one of those plebs that fell early in the game, lol. It wasn't totally what I was expecting, and it was hard, and so I played it for a bit but then dropped it and started another project. Found my very pristine copy today and it got me looking the game up again here and viola, here I am! Great video, maybe I should try it again sometime.
I’m surprised so many people familiar with this title I literally did everything in this game from building the strongest weapons to defeating all the extra bosses one of the best titles square came out with and the ended lefty plenty room for a sequel I would love to see them revisit this IP. Me and Rob got a lot of similar tastes in games I salute you.
in a way they did... Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy XII. I would love to see a refinement of the system and style of the game, but the aesthetic lives on in the other titles set in Ivalice.
I never thought I’d hear the phrase “Smoke with taut buttocks” I’m down XD XD
I remember when I played this game while I was a teen. Amazing game and a real hidden gem and one of a kind. They don't make them like this anymore.
One of my all time favourites. A lot of mechanics to master but just so much fun.
One of the best and most unique pioneers, it was an amazing journey playing it on the PS1 without having internet to find help. I had to figure out everything on my own, it was really hard and frustrating, I had to start from the beginning many times when I got stuck, but it was absolutely worth it.
Nice review mate😁✌️
My favourite Access video so far. I actually got emotional at the end. I've had this on my shelf since it launched, and I just bought the PS One classic on Vita and PS3 two nights ago. I'd love an option to play it on my PS5. It's an incredible game. Truly unique, as Rob says.
Rob, I seriously love the way you look at games and the way you play them. Following your thinking has made me enjoy games even more than I used to. Thanks
That was beautiful, Rob! What a video. OMG!
Absolutely classic game I remember losing so many hours back then to games such as this, FFVII and Jade Cocoon.
One my favorite games that I played over and over again. Even when you beat the game initially you still didn't explore all Lea Monde! I believe it was a 125% is when it was fully explored...plus you fought some tough bosses in those extra rooms!
Well done Rob. So impressed with this video I bought this game on the ps3 store. Have never played it. Thanks for the inspiration.
I really didn't like this game ~15 years ago, but I have a feeling I'm gonna love it as a grumpy old man.
This game has to be one of the most rewarding when you eventually learn how it works. Complete masterpiece.
I watched this video weeks ago, but I had to come back just to say that it was one of the most thoughtful and well-written scripts I've ever seen on TH-cam. It truly amazed me.
Yes rob love this 😀 thank you, need a remaster/remake
Thank you for giving this amazing game the love it deserves! Yes, I played it back in the day, and I'll say it's probably in my top 10 favorites. But those cutscenes! That direction! That dialogue! I've never seen anything like it since. To me, this game might have the best presentation of all time; a bold statement, I know, but if you've played the game you know what I mean!
Broke my back mid 2000 and this game and hogs of war saved me from months of boredom. The only two games I've ever wanted to see get remade in the endless sea of remakes and remasters
Cheers to you for covering this absolute masterpiece of storytelling and hardcore D&D-like ROGs
"God I miss strategy guides." Amen to that sir.
I love hearing opinions from the team about games they’re very passionate about! 2021’s videos have been amazing so far! 😋
Robs writing skills and delivery are top notch.
Ashley Riot: Fei Fong Wong: Cloud Strife
These are are the best characters that mold me to become a gamer.
Wrapping an apple with a banana peel...the explanation of the weapon system we always needed.
Thought he was going to say "now the apple has a blonde wig" on that part
He forgot to say combining apple and banana might end up being an orange LOL
Great video. Any love for Legend of Dragoon out there? That was a great game
If i remember rightly my highest chain was 114 on the dummy......yes i love this one to.
Beautiful game. I put a lot of hours into it that left me with unforgettable memories. I still have the music for the Undercity and listen to it sometimes. I also still remember the sword I had for dark-affinity enemies: it was called "Indulgence".
Please remaster this masterpiece of art!
Remake !
Yasumi Matsuno and co were firing on all cylinders with this one. Great video!
One thing i remember about this game is how amazing the music and the sound effects were
Loved this game, it has a steep learning curve at the beginning the first time I played it I got frustrated and stopped playing it for days. Then came back to it and started to understand how it all worked being a more satisfying game overall. We definitely won't see nothing like it again.
Thank you for perfectly articulating what makes this one of my favorite games of all time.
Dude i can't believe you really cover one of my favorite game ever. It is a very difficult game but god i love the difficult curve in this game. Thank you my dude. (Bananas against dragons how that it never occurred to me) lol
You make me feel like I missed put never really digging into this game years ago.
My teenage self just couldn't get into the slow-moving combat and dry dialog. Such a shame. Looking back, the game seems quite cool.
Finally!! Some recognition for my favourite RPG of all time. I really hope the PS5 (when I can get one) will allow backward compatability so I can stream the hell out of this. I try to play it every year since that first time I bought it and every time I am enthralled with everything that you noted in your exposition. A master class in gaming.
Rob is a master storyteller
I played VS for the first time last year. And yes, it's hard as balls. Super unique. And we need MORE of this universe, this system, those characters, that storytelling and style. That ending promises so much, and we were left with so little afterwards...
You'll get some of it from Final Fantasy XII and afaik the mmorpg FFXIV
did you play NG+? there are cutscenes that can only be seen in NG+.
It's technically part of The Ivalice Alliance although Tactics and XII in particular do share the same style but in a different manner.
It's also only that in retrospect.
I will watch anything containing even a sentence from Rob Pearson
The battle, items and upgrade systems here borrows some elements from the Front Mission series which you should absolutely check out 😀
We need a remaster/remake of this one, it would be amazing
Ha, I read that same article and came to the same conclusion! Such a unique classic that deserves some kind of update!
I loved this game so much that I got the Rood Inverse tattooed to my back. Rob, this video is an exquisite celebration of its wonder!
I wish I had a job that could evoke that kind of emotion in me. You guys have the most amazing jobs.
I went on and on about this game as a kid. Not a single friend of mine had ever played it.
this was an incredible episode. I'm honestly super impressed and I love the new format for this. well done
DUDE!!!
I'M sooooo happy to hear and see that there are others like me that absolutely adore this game!!
I not one of those that went full in-depth and made every weapon from Damascus, but I had a pretty damn good set for my level of play. Heck by my 4th okay through I didn't need Ashley to equip weapons he was so powerful..
But damn, WHAT A GAME! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!
I get chills thinking about it 😊
I love this game!!!
Don't now if Ps access reads these. But such an amazing talent and narrator/actor
Ps1s finest, from the intro where seamless transition from cut scene to boss battle, years ahead of its time, hands down ps1s best game...need a remake!!
This is one game I really need to play. It's sitting next to my FF's and I keep finding myself wanting to sit down down finally play thru it. Maybe one day I keep telling myself BUT rob is right. The opening scene is amazing and really gets you pumped for the game. Wonderful writing and great music tied to it.
Managed to make the "Holy Sword" of Holy Swords, and absolute beast of a sword. Great game mechanics, had to be spot on with timing.Never to be repeated.
Glad to see you back Rob, really miss those friday features. Thank you for all the wonderful memories! Ps1 was the best era for rpgs, so many classics!
I'm so glad to see this game get a love letter. What a gem
I'm already playing Rime just so I can watch the last weeks video from you and Now you release this.
It's absolutely time to play this masterpiece.
Great job Rob,
I love that you developed some much time and attention to a PS1 game that no longer makes Sony money and would be easy to ignore. Your appreciation is worthy of this great game.
Would love a remake of this game😍
One of the coolest games i’ve played on ps1… very unique☺️👌🏻 hope to get a remake of this
My first Playstation Game bought in a Market in Morocco together with the Ps One what a blessed day i will never forget!!!
Rob, such a poet. Love it
After 21 years, still my favourite game. Nothing comes close..... would love a remake on PS5.
I played the game on an emulator on my phone back in the day. I put the game down twice before I really got into it on my 3rd try. The game pushes back alot and understanding its mechanics can be the greatest challenge in the game.
PS1 was the best era for RPGs, so many experimentation and variety, the golden age of Square when they made masterpieces every year. Compared to nowadays when most RPGs are the sameish Action RPGs with minimal differences between them.
I remember the grind to get the usable version of the last bosses weapon The Holy Win. That jacked-up 2 handed sword that looks like the game's crosslike logo, having to farm an low chance RNG-appearing Undead Knight enemy only found in new game+ !and! he only has a miniscule chance of dropping it. Giving me flashbacks of FF12 RNG hunts and item farming now as well.
That game was amazing for it’s time. I was so young to understand how amazing it was when I was playing it for the first time and now I see the beauty of it.
Best writer on TH-cam. Love these videos and love PlayStation Access!
Just played this last month on my phone. One of the best games ive ever played. Hope they do a remake of this game.
Please do an access d&d campaign. I think we all need to hear Rob be a DM
Oh, yes. Rob would immediately sell you on the setting of the game
Just finished it another time. One of the greatest gaming experience I ever had in my life. This game just doesn't age, it's perfect as it is.
I think we just saw "Are video games art?" Rob appear again, and it's glorious.
I didn't know how much I need a GIF of Rob running
Thanks Rob. Now I have a yearning for this... thinking of the levels I have never ever finished...
I was so hooked on this game when it came out.
Beautiful! You did this game justice!
It is the game of my life. I completed it at least 50 times and there are still secrets in her (as I finished it in my youth times with little to no access to the internet I didn't even know about the secret weapons). I love it with all my heart. I got all sorts of stuff related to it, even did myself a Blood Sin tattoo on my back and bought figures in this year. I will love it until my last breath.
It is of my favourite games ever as well, remember playing it as a child and watching my dad play it. Ah, and the music in the workshops...
I remember spending hours using those elixirs and if I did not get a +4, I would reset the game and try again. The loading times on that game are so long but I didn't care! I would say this game is in my top 5 all time!
Yes Rob, I definitely didn't understand the game and gave up on it at the time of it's release. Right after the first fight. I never noticed the genius of the cinematography until you've expertly & so eloquently written and delivered in this video! Robservations!!!