I always remember the opening credits cutscene (the funeral one). Such an impactful scene. The music, the yellowish color scheme, the procession with so many coffins, the kids running... Ugh, hits me right in the chest.
I love wild arms, it was one of my first games on the PlayStation back in the day. That game was so wonderful, I really loved that soundtrack. Amazing review
I think you'd Alter Code F due to all the additions it makes. And the extra optional content. It also does have those QoL changes if I recall correctly.
I'mma be that guy and point out that it adds and subtracts things that I object to, but I would like to see her play it as someone who also loves the original
I have to say...your make-up is on point Lady Pelvic! I've been paying attention to stuff like that more with my gf being into make-up so much. Now I can't help but notice it. lol
I remember buying this game at a Toys R Us back after I played FF7 which I received along with my PS1 for my birthday. For me, it stands as it's equal. The music is absolutely classic and the 2D art style is equally as timeless.
Great review! I remember playing 98ish for quite a long time, and then completely forgetting what to do after putting it down for a week. Every once and awhile I like to go back and watch the intro video on youtube cause the music is so dope.
IDK why but I really love the look of the sprites from this era when they take like a really simple 3D model and draw over it to get pixelated sprites (other examples in Mario RPG and Tombi), it's such a weird, surreal look (kinda reminds me of stop-motion animation) and I love it
God, you are on a roll. 2020 definitely feels like the year to pay tribute to older, well deserving JRPGs and rediscover what made them appeal to fans, and thankfully, you are doing a great job hitting the top ones. I hope someone makes an rpg (top down, sprite-based) and features your likeness as one of the NPCs in town that holds the key, knows the lore, teaches a wicked spell, etc., with your permission, of course. Great work as always. Wild Arms was my hope during the dry "N64/Saturn - no need to translate this, RPGs aren't fun" period of the mid 90's. Charmed as always!
Yeah Migrant Bird of the Wilderness really does sound like Ecstasy of Gold. Ennio Morricone has made some great music. He's all over Red Dead Revolver.
The Wild ARMs series is simply great, and the anime intro to this game is pure magic. I secretly hope this series comes back some day, or at the very least 4&5 come to PSN
Personally I could do without 4 and 5. The HEX battle systems were not the direction i wanted the series to go. I prefer Wild Arms 3 battle field mechanics. Where it looks like a crazy shoot out X3
You misunderstand, the enemies are just trying to help your sleep-deprived party. Not their fault they then give into their instincts and wipe your gang out. dat dance doe.
I believe this was the first or second RPG I purchased after I got my PS1 back then. I cannot remember if it was this first and then Beyond the Beyond. So many great memories.
The migrant bird theme was definitely my favorite tune from it. I forgot how brutal the sleep was in this game. I am glad you reviewed it, it was such an awesome blast from the past. It was definitely my favorite non final fantasy rpg on playstation. I may have to see if I can dig up the playstation 2 version, I didnt know they remade it. Thank you!
This games OST is great! I think my favorite song is the optional Boomerang fight near the end of the game, but it's all amazing! Also Cecilia's Booty Shake is 10/10
@@PelvicGaming I think this game suffers from the same syndrome as Chrono Cross : great OST, but TERRIBLE, HORRIFYING random battle music. The one music you'll hear over and over. It's the reason why I couldn't finish Wild Arms (that DUM DUM DUM still gives me brain damage), and can never replay Chrono Cross (I finished this one though). My respect to all you fine folks who can bear those annoying sounds.
The Wild Arms review came out in February and You Tube just show me today in recommended today. I need to activate that bell, nice review. The remake is great, Cecilia have more useful tools there, and the new design of Boomerang is so cool.
The music is seriously on another level, I've played the first 2 games but my friends who have never played any of the wild arms games find the music extremely nostalgic.
I swear the 90s was the best decade of all time. The games, the cars, the music, the fashion, the general vibe...I'm 36 and straight-up not having a good time in 2020.
Randomly came across this video. Massive nostalgia trip. This was the first RPG that I ever 100%, as far as I know anyway. Thank you for making this :)
Awww... I wish you kept on with the southern drawl intro - "Yee-haw! It's ya girl Lady Pelvic. Strap on your boots, secure those stirrups and hold tight to your horses! Giddy up cause away we goooooooo!" punctuated with wild west gun slinging sound effects. I love this game so much, and am glad to see you covering it. The other games in the series are also worth playing, though the translation work on the second game leaves something to be desired... Great review!
The hair was one of my favs for this episode. Also, THIS is the video I'll point others toward when trying to get them to play wild arms. The music and cutscenes are what brought me into the series but now I remember it in my top 10 JRPGs.
I LOVE Wild Arms; I picked it up on a whim, and it was excellent, even though I wasn't even aware of it until I got my PS3. It doesn't do all that much that's new, but it takes all the best of the old (Lufia 2 dungeons, Jack's SaGa Frontier sparking skills, and the crest graph system is a bit like in Phantasy Star... I think it was 3), and does it so incredibly well. Then, Wild Arms 2 comes along and does it even better with one of the most interesting characters I've ever seen in a JRPG. Great series!
I never had problems with sleep. Only time I needed the anti sleep spell was the golem on the ship. It was amazing because I had the spell, never needed it, I go to that boss and he puts everyone to spell. And pure happenstance I had tried that spell since I didn't even remember it, and it lasts for like ever. So you don't really need to waste a slot. Plus once you learn which enemies use sleep, that spell is op. But I didn't find it necessary as long as you can kill the enemies fast enough, especially the ones with sleep.
It's always a good day when we have lady pelvic look at a quintessential classic ps1 rpg. I do personally own every game in the wild arms franchise, but the only one I have played and completed has been wild arms 3. My wife speaks incredibly highly of this game and the soundtrack is constantly played in our car when we go on long road trips. I'll get to this one eventually and it sounds I'm in for one hell of an experience when I do get around to playing it. I love that 90's style animation.
8:15 Little details like this give the game character :) I like their unique idle animations too. P.S. One piece of the soundtrack I feel is underrated is the 'Awakened Elw Pyramid'.
I got this game when it came out. I wish I would have kept it and beat it. I don’t prefer playing ps2 games either unless they have been HD remade. This is one of my favorite OSTs ever 🙌🏼🎶
Wild Arms was my first RPG for the PS1. I loved it, but I so agree with you about the Sleep status it was annoying. And it would of been nice to be able to access the map of the world map in a much easier way. I hope someday they import this game for the Nintendo Switch.
2:48 - The four Quarter Knights you fight in multiple battles were overall great ideas. Appearances and personalities and such. ... The only problem I had with them was that, for the most part, the numerous battles with them were pretty easy, more so than I would expect of secondary villains who are obviously supposed to be stronger than random enemies you encounter. Boomerang the Executioner was pretty dang challenging, though.
O man I love the Villains. To be honest I found this game pretty easy over all. Boomerang was a bit of a challenge for sure and that's why hes a secret boss. Zed gave me more trouble honestly
@@PelvicGaming Come on, Zed was a nobody! =P (until the optional boss fight with him, that is. :D ). Great review, by the way, Miss. =) I am just rediscovering the magic of this game with a spontaneous playthrough after nearly a decade since my last time. It really is a hidden gem of an RPG that outclasses even most Final Fantasy titles, in my opinion.
Oh when I say Zed fight I am strictly referring to his optional fight. That shit was wild. Glad to hear that you're enjoying this spontaneous play through though. :)
I haven't got around to playing WA series games but I've learnt about it through osmosis as its producer Akifumi Kaneko later created a popular anime Symphogear as his passion project which I'm not unfamiliar with, although not like a huge fan of. Both franchises, despite taking place in two completely separate universes, share a lot of references to mythes around the world, character and narrative tropes, and most notably, distinctively campy speech mannerisms. It's a bit like Kaneko expanded universe.
I got a play Station Classic because it was cheaper than getting Persona 1. But I boot that thing up every once in a while just to listen to the Wild Arms opening movie. Damn good music there, and I usually hate country.
YO awesome review! Just recently discovered you - you're fun and intellectual at the same time, I love it. Also super high kudos for putting so much spotlight on game's soundtracks. I hope you will also talk more about sound design!
Lovely review, as always, enjoyed it so much. Bonus: PoodlePa was listening in, too - and he never normally does that. Who's that lady with the pleasant voice? he asked!
I remember picking up wild arms for ps1 after beating ffvii back in 1999 or so; the music really reminded me of early era 32 bit gaming (and late 16 bit sega cd), specifically of the kind of music you'd hear in sega saturn games. It felt like a sega saturn game the first time I played it (I was the only person I knew who bought a saturn, everyone else got playstation!). Love that nostalgic 32bit cd gaming vibe :)
IIRC, Suikoden 2 came out after this game. Also, the music has some vibes from Chrono Trigger and Lunar (not to mention Jack's opening is similar to Hiro's opening). Also also later that year or the next year Jay-Z dropped Blueprint 2 and it sampled one of the songs that this game interpolated (I believe it was the music when you first get the Golem).
It's kind of crazy you played this, because legit just started playing the remake. I have only ever played Wild Arms 2 (and loved it) and just fell behind. Now I'm playing Altered Code F. Its both great and not. But I am still liking it. Then next its onto 3 (a lot of peoples favorite). Thanks again for the amazing reviews! Now I'm off to PAX East! Woo!
I have Wild Arms 1 & 2 on PS3. Never played them. So, glad there is a recent review without nostalgia goggles. I also have Wild Arms 5 but don't remember much about it except an interesting battle system.
Great review and I'm so glad to hear u love this game because I love it just as much! And I gotta say Wild Arms OST is one of fave when it comes to RPG's, I love every song in this game, all of the songs in here have so much feeling in it!
I am glad I still have this game. It was both my first RGP on the PS1 and the first legit one I ever played/owned. GREAT REVIEW! More people must learn of the greatness that is WILD ARMS 1!!
Wild Arms is an awesome RPG and I also wish there was more of those 90s anime cutscenes. As for the sequels, I haven't played the sequels I look foward to your reviews of them. I remember hearing somewhere that in the Wild Arms 2 you can find a poster of Vash the Stampede as an easter egg.
I initially played Wild Arms on my PS3 but was seriously unable to enjoy it because of how slow the gameplay was... but I'm so glad that I decided to play it on an emulator w/ speed-up options. Although dated and unimpressive for the hardware, Wild Arms is undeniably charming and a ton of fun to explore! I can't say the same for the sequels but at least the OG is a classic.
An expansion of Dandara is now avaliable. Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition goes more deep in the lore of the game. Probably will deserve a second review.
I completely underestimated how much you'd love this game, Pelvic. It's a great time when you have such a positive reaction to a JRPG. Bravo! *teardrop crystal sparkles*
@@PelvicGaming Same for me! (and I also have been reluctant to play the remake). I think WA was an underrated classic that came out at the wrong time, that it was easily outshone by its competitors. And I find that a lot of modern gamers don't give it a fair shake, because it takes time to show how special it is. Graphics wise, it can be a tough sell too. But I should have more faith in you. Mea culpa!
It would've been nice to play Lunar for Feb. since it's main theme is love. This is a must play along with Grandia 1(there is a switch remaster) and Vagrant Story.
9:16 - "Might get yer girl to do-si-do." .... Wait, what? XD (But, no, you're right; the Wild Arms games, especially the first one, have an overall great sountrack.) Perhaps my favorite piece was the one that played when Cecilia just saved Rudy from this dream demon or something and Raftina the Guardian of Love came to offer her services because Cecilia proved herself. That, and the theme to Ship Graveyard.
Great review! The only thing that bugged me about this game (besides the random battle frequency) is how quickly they become partners in a forced way. Just seemed way too random. Approaching a stranger "hey wanna join me on my quest? "Ok" I wish there was a cut scene to show us a realistic way to show us how they met and why they partnered up in the first place.
Thanks for giving this amazing game its props. I loved it. So much fun to explore and play. And the opening was my first exposure to anime. I was hooked from the moment the anime said "Hello."
I got really, really lucky with Sleep RNG. Literally only one time did I get the entire party Sleep'd at the same time. Every other time it missed at least one person and they were able to kill the enemies. The one time it happened I snapped out of it just before I died and finished the battle. I didn't even know how lucky I was at the time
I'm just watching every game review that's about Wild Arms. It's great that people are seeing how fun this series is! I would also recommend trying Alter Code F when you can. It's the remake of WA1 with some fixes and add-ons. Edit: saw the status-inflicted attacks. You can use lockstate before they cast said status (provided Cecilia is faster than the enemy)
Wild ARMs is hands down, my favorite PS1 game. It was one of my first games of the generation and just hearing the leap from super nintendo music (though a lot of it is still awesome) to this plus that opening video made my jaw drop. The next games in the series are definitely worth playing, but do be prepared for some odd translation flubs in WA2.
Highlight of the video was the amazing Suikoden 2 map theme @_@. But yea I remember watching my older brother play this masterpiece.. and that intro still one of the best ever right up there with the GOAT of all RPGs Chrono Triggers intro and the much lesser but acceptable Cross' intro.
I appreciate you covering this game as I've been interested in it for awhile. Definitely gave me the kick in the rear to get to it sooner rather than later. That being said, I just wanna take a moment to honor and recognize your efforts throughout February in regards to Black History Month. I love it. Its just another way you share your personality with us AND make a difference. I'm of a similar mindset: If I have ANYTHING to offer that will help others, be it a platform, experience, etc., I am going to do something about it. So good on you Mrs. Pelvic. Don't know ya personally but dammit I'm proud. Quality human award goes to Lady Pelvic! Haha Have a good day & thanks for the entertainment/good energy. :)
I originally bought this game to tide me over on RPGs while I waited for FFVII to release way back in the early PS1 days. But I ended up loving this game way more than I expected. So much so that it's one of my favorite PS1 memories. I still get teary eyed from hearing the opening theme song. Wild Arms is still the only game I could never skip the opening when I turned it on, I watched that opening animation every single time I turned the game on. Now I haven't played it since 1997, but I still remember getting very very stuck in the middle of some mid or late game dungeon involving like... magical books or something? I didn't have the internet and I remember being stuck in that same spot for days and days, just running around between these two different halls that had different bookshelves and switches or something. If there were any clues on how to complete it, they went over my head and I ended up just flipping every switch in every possible combination until I finally got it through trial and error.
Great review!! It's interesting, I never thought about sleep like that haha, I beat the games dozens of times and I guess I was lucky I never had that issue
Each game in the series uses a different gimmick with the ARMS name, and battle systems change too. Personally, I like the first game's system best, but it'll be cool to see your reviews of 2 and 3
I don't suppose you've played or reviewed Enchanted Arms have you? It's by the Dark Souls people, but is a JRPG made before they got famous for the Souls franchise.
Great review! I can't believe how much of this game I've ended up forgetting about over the years! :)
This review was whack! You just trying to crush on her.
I always remember the opening credits cutscene (the funeral one). Such an impactful scene. The music, the yellowish color scheme, the procession with so many coffins, the kids running...
Ugh, hits me right in the chest.
The first part heard of Rudy's theme is straight inspired by the song Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio Morricone. Very cool reference
I love wild arms, it was one of my first games on the PlayStation back in the day.
That game was so wonderful, I really loved that soundtrack. Amazing review
I see Lady Pelvic. I like and comment.
I think you'd Alter Code F due to all the additions it makes.
And the extra optional content. It also does have those QoL changes if I recall correctly.
I'mma be that guy and point out that it adds and subtracts things that I object to, but I would like to see her play it as someone who also loves the original
I have to say...your make-up is on point Lady Pelvic!
I've been paying attention to stuff like that more with my gf being into make-up so much. Now I can't help but notice it. lol
Thanks! I started using Fenty beauty for vids and the glow up is REAL.
She is gorgeous hey
I remember buying this game at a Toys R Us back after I played FF7 which I received along with my PS1 for my birthday. For me, it stands as it's equal. The music is absolutely classic and the 2D art style is equally as timeless.
Great review! I remember playing 98ish for quite a long time, and then completely forgetting what to do after putting it down for a week. Every once and awhile I like to go back and watch the intro video on youtube cause the music is so dope.
IDK why but I really love the look of the sprites from this era when they take like a really simple 3D model and draw over it to get pixelated sprites (other examples in Mario RPG and Tombi), it's such a weird, surreal look (kinda reminds me of stop-motion animation) and I love it
God, you are on a roll. 2020 definitely feels like the year to pay tribute to older, well deserving JRPGs and rediscover what made them appeal to fans, and thankfully, you are doing a great job hitting the top ones. I hope someone makes an rpg (top down, sprite-based) and features your likeness as one of the NPCs in town that holds the key, knows the lore, teaches a wicked spell, etc., with your permission, of course. Great work as always. Wild Arms was my hope during the dry "N64/Saturn - no need to translate this, RPGs aren't fun" period of the mid 90's. Charmed as always!
Yeah Migrant Bird of the Wilderness really does sound like Ecstasy of Gold. Ennio Morricone has made some great music. He's all over Red Dead Revolver.
Migrant bird of the wilderness sounds like ecstasy of gold by ennio morricone. Cool!
I learned something today. Thank you! :-)
The Wild ARMs series is simply great, and the anime intro to this game is pure magic.
I secretly hope this series comes back some day, or at the very least 4&5 come to PSN
Personally I could do without 4 and 5. The HEX battle systems were not the direction i wanted the series to go. I prefer Wild Arms 3 battle field mechanics. Where it looks like a crazy shoot out X3
@@decusq I feel like WA2 was the high point for the series.
@@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials 2 was the goat
You misunderstand, the enemies are just trying to help your sleep-deprived party. Not their fault they then give into their instincts and wipe your gang out. dat dance doe.
I believe this was the first or second RPG I purchased after I got my PS1 back then. I cannot remember if it was this first and then Beyond the Beyond. So many great memories.
The migrant bird theme was definitely my favorite tune from it. I forgot how brutal the sleep was in this game. I am glad you reviewed it, it was such an awesome blast from the past. It was definitely my favorite non final fantasy rpg on playstation. I may have to see if I can dig up the playstation 2 version, I didnt know they remade it. Thank you!
Wild arms music makes me cry every time i hear it :(
Memories of playing with my childhood friend.
This games OST is great! I think my favorite song is the optional Boomerang fight near the end of the game, but it's all amazing! Also Cecilia's Booty Shake is 10/10
Honestly blew my mind
@@PelvicGaming I think this game suffers from the same syndrome as Chrono Cross : great OST, but TERRIBLE, HORRIFYING random battle music. The one music you'll hear over and over. It's the reason why I couldn't finish Wild Arms (that DUM DUM DUM still gives me brain damage), and can never replay Chrono Cross (I finished this one though). My respect to all you fine folks who can bear those annoying sounds.
Been binge watching your videos lately, can't believe it took me so long to find reviewers like you and Mr Clemps, please keep making content :D
Thank you so much!! Ah i love my boi Clemps! He's a funny guy!! Appreciate the kind words!
@@PelvicGaming :D
Reminding of Cecilia dancing made me so happy :°D
Heal berry duplication trick ftw
Love me some Wild Arms!
Nice dance at the end ;)
Hahaha Googled a wild arms retrospective glad I found this channel
Awww thank you so much ♡
The Wild Arms review came out in February and You Tube just show me today in recommended today. I need to activate that bell, nice review. The remake is great, Cecilia have more useful tools there, and the new design of Boomerang is so cool.
just discovered this channel from looking for tales of vesperia review and now I'm 10 reviews in and can't stop!
Aww shucks thank you so much!! ♡
The op is so good that I'm feeling nostalgic without having played wild arms
Favorite RPG of all time, played through back in 97. Thanks for the nostalgia.
You have great taste!
Wild Arms as a whole is an underrated series. No game has ever really had is aesthetics..... And that music pure perfection. Great review
The music is seriously on another level, I've played the first 2 games but my friends who have never played any of the wild arms games find the music extremely nostalgic.
Wild ARMs and Wild ARMs 2 are two of my all-time favorite RPGs. Thanks for the nostalgia trip!
Oh boy... You're going to feel something about my Wild Arms 2 review I tell you what LOL
I swear the 90s was the best decade of all time. The games, the cars, the music, the fashion, the general vibe...I'm 36 and straight-up not having a good time in 2020.
GT6SuzukaTimeTrials
I’m 39 and I love the 80s even more.
But i still agree with everything you say...
Randomly came across this video. Massive nostalgia trip. This was the first RPG that I ever 100%, as far as I know anyway. Thank you for making this :)
I only played Wild Arms 4, and a little of 5. Really wish I could have played the other 3. *sigh* your reviews never cease to amaze me.
Cecilia's dance 😆 how have I never noticed that?
Awww... I wish you kept on with the southern drawl intro - "Yee-haw! It's ya girl Lady Pelvic. Strap on your boots, secure those stirrups and hold tight to your horses! Giddy up cause away we goooooooo!" punctuated with wild west gun slinging sound effects.
I love this game so much, and am glad to see you covering it. The other games in the series are also worth playing, though the translation work on the second game leaves something to be desired...
Great review!
Damn that would have been a great intro. Please be my writer. lol. But yeah I ADORE this game and I can't wait to continue the Wild Arms saga!
The hair was one of my favs for this episode. Also, THIS is the video I'll point others toward when trying to get them to play wild arms. The music and cutscenes are what brought me into the series but now I remember it in my top 10 JRPGs.
I LOVE Wild Arms; I picked it up on a whim, and it was excellent, even though I wasn't even aware of it until I got my PS3. It doesn't do all that much that's new, but it takes all the best of the old (Lufia 2 dungeons, Jack's SaGa Frontier sparking skills, and the crest graph system is a bit like in Phantasy Star... I think it was 3), and does it so incredibly well. Then, Wild Arms 2 comes along and does it even better with one of the most interesting characters I've ever seen in a JRPG. Great series!
I never had problems with sleep. Only time I needed the anti sleep spell was the golem on the ship. It was amazing because I had the spell, never needed it, I go to that boss and he puts everyone to spell. And pure happenstance I had tried that spell since I didn't even remember it, and it lasts for like ever.
So you don't really need to waste a slot. Plus once you learn which enemies use sleep, that spell is op.
But I didn't find it necessary as long as you can kill the enemies fast enough, especially the ones with sleep.
It's always a good day when we have lady pelvic look at a quintessential classic ps1 rpg. I do personally own every game in the wild arms franchise, but the only one I have played and completed has been wild arms 3. My wife speaks incredibly highly of this game and the soundtrack is constantly played in our car when we go on long road trips. I'll get to this one eventually and it sounds I'm in for one hell of an experience when I do get around to playing it. I love that 90's style animation.
lucky to have a gamer wife. The first game in the series is the best - the music is incomparable
Another great review. Always wanted to play this one, I just don’t know if that “sleep issue” wont be too frustrating for me. One day I guess.
Ah I remember playing this over and over back in 1997 while using a strategy guide at the same time. Good times!!
Wild arms, Its the soundtrack the elevates this game above the sum of its parts. Solid Jrpg with a killer soundtrack.
I've only played Wild Arms 2. I'll have to try 1 somewhere down the road. But yeah, it would be nice if 4 & 5 were on PSN as well.
It's so nice to see some love for Wild Arms (1). I remember playing it when it originally came out. (Yeah, I'm old.) Was always my favorite RPG.
Its so slept on! I adore this game so much!!!
I love the Wild Arms series. I wish 2 and 3 got more love, tho.
Wild Arms 2 was the best one to me.
@@Fade2BlackSS yes wild arms 2 definitely the best one imo
I plan on playing those and I will do then justice mark my words!
@@PelvicGaming You're the best, Lady Pelvic!
I didn't even know this was what it was before. My first wild arms was Wild arms 4
8:15 Little details like this give the game character :) I like their unique idle animations too.
P.S. One piece of the soundtrack I feel is underrated is the 'Awakened Elw Pyramid'.
This was my first RPG love the puzzles and exploration, and Lucid and boomerang were the toughest fight
I got this game when it came out. I wish I would have kept it and beat it. I don’t prefer playing ps2 games either unless they have been HD remade. This is one of my favorite OSTs ever 🙌🏼🎶
In nearly died at the sponsorship at the end 😆
Wild Arms was my first RPG for the PS1. I loved it, but I so agree with you about the Sleep status it was annoying. And it would of been nice to be able to access the map of the world map in a much easier way. I hope someday they import this game for the Nintendo Switch.
2:48 - The four Quarter Knights you fight in multiple battles were overall great ideas. Appearances and personalities and such. ... The only problem I had with them was that, for the most part, the numerous battles with them were pretty easy, more so than I would expect of secondary villains who are obviously supposed to be stronger than random enemies you encounter. Boomerang the Executioner was pretty dang challenging, though.
O man I love the Villains. To be honest I found this game pretty easy over all. Boomerang was a bit of a challenge for sure and that's why hes a secret boss. Zed gave me more trouble honestly
@@PelvicGaming Come on, Zed was a nobody! =P (until the optional boss fight with him, that is. :D ). Great review, by the way, Miss. =) I am just rediscovering the magic of this game with a spontaneous playthrough after nearly a decade since my last time. It really is a hidden gem of an RPG that outclasses even most Final Fantasy titles, in my opinion.
Oh when I say Zed fight I am strictly referring to his optional fight. That shit was wild.
Glad to hear that you're enjoying this spontaneous play through though. :)
I haven't got around to playing WA series games but I've learnt about it through osmosis as its producer Akifumi Kaneko later created a popular anime Symphogear as his passion project which I'm not unfamiliar with, although not like a huge fan of. Both franchises, despite taking place in two completely separate universes, share a lot of references to mythes around the world, character and narrative tropes, and most notably, distinctively campy speech mannerisms. It's a bit like Kaneko expanded universe.
You deserve a way larger fanbase, tbh.
Awesome review! My favorite song is Boomerang Flash theme.
I got a play Station Classic because it was cheaper than getting Persona 1. But I boot that thing up every once in a while just to listen to the Wild Arms opening movie. Damn good music there, and I usually hate country.
YO awesome review! Just recently discovered you - you're fun and intellectual at the same time, I love it. Also super high kudos for putting so much spotlight on game's soundtracks. I hope you will also talk more about sound design!
Some of the points you make, I'm like "YEEES" and "I was NOT crazy, I KNEW it" lol
Lovely review, as always, enjoyed it so much. Bonus: PoodlePa was listening in, too - and he never normally does that. Who's that lady with the pleasant voice? he asked!
I remember picking up wild arms for ps1 after beating ffvii back in 1999 or so; the music really reminded me of early era 32 bit gaming (and late 16 bit sega cd), specifically of the kind of music you'd hear in sega saturn games. It felt like a sega saturn game the first time I played it (I was the only person I knew who bought a saturn, everyone else got playstation!). Love that nostalgic 32bit cd gaming vibe :)
Phantasy Star IV is a banger. I still remember playing that on the Sega Genesis. Wild Arms was a ton of fun on the PS1.
IIRC, Suikoden 2 came out after this game. Also, the music has some vibes from Chrono Trigger and Lunar (not to mention Jack's opening is similar to Hiro's opening). Also also later that year or the next year Jay-Z dropped Blueprint 2 and it sampled one of the songs that this game interpolated (I believe it was the music when you first get the Golem).
You said it. This game is such a treat. It is indeed.
Your first was Phantasy Star IV and your second was Wild Arms? That's pretty amazing.
I've only played this game once, but I loved it. I freaking love the music😁
It's kind of crazy you played this, because legit just started playing the remake. I have only ever played Wild Arms 2 (and loved it) and just fell behind. Now I'm playing Altered Code F. Its both great and not. But I am still liking it. Then next its onto 3 (a lot of peoples favorite). Thanks again for the amazing reviews! Now I'm off to PAX East! Woo!
I have Wild Arms 1 & 2 on PS3. Never played them. So, glad there is a recent review without nostalgia goggles. I also have Wild Arms 5 but don't remember much about it except an interesting battle system.
That intro music tho... been whistling it on and off for a out 20 years now
Great review and I'm so glad to hear u love this game because I love it just as much! And I gotta say Wild Arms OST is one of fave when it comes to RPG's, I love every song in this game, all of the songs in here have so much feeling in it!
Thank you! I adore it and its a ps1 classic! Its my favorite out of all the Wild Arms games I've played!!
I am glad I still have this game. It was both my first RGP on the PS1 and the first legit one I ever played/owned. GREAT REVIEW! More people must learn of the greatness that is WILD ARMS 1!!
Helk with it...ya gots another subscriber MISS! ^~^
Wild Arms is an awesome RPG and I also wish there was more of those 90s anime cutscenes. As for the sequels, I haven't played the sequels I look foward to your reviews of them. I remember hearing somewhere that in the Wild Arms 2 you can find a poster of Vash the Stampede as an easter egg.
WHAAA?!? IMMA LOOK FOR IT
Are you planning to review more of the Wild Arms games?
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I initially played Wild Arms on my PS3 but was seriously unable to enjoy it because of how slow the gameplay was... but I'm so glad that I decided to play it on an emulator w/ speed-up options. Although dated and unimpressive for the hardware, Wild Arms is undeniably charming and a ton of fun to explore! I can't say the same for the sequels but at least the OG is a classic.
An expansion of Dandara is now avaliable. Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition goes more deep in the lore of the game. Probably will deserve a second review.
It didn’t get much love like the FF series, but I enjoyed the story and the music is amazing in this game. Solid game.
I completely underestimated how much you'd love this game, Pelvic. It's a great time when you have such a positive reaction to a JRPG. Bravo! *teardrop crystal sparkles*
Aw, why wouldn't I like this game? Idk this game just HIT. It was sweet, it was dark, it was wholesome I just loved the journey so much!
@@PelvicGaming Same for me! (and I also have been reluctant to play the remake). I think WA was an underrated classic that came out at the wrong time, that it was easily outshone by its competitors. And I find that a lot of modern gamers don't give it a fair shake, because it takes time to show how special it is. Graphics wise, it can be a tough sell too. But I should have more faith in you. Mea culpa!
It would've been nice to play Lunar for Feb. since it's main theme is love. This is a must play along with Grandia 1(there is a switch remaster) and Vagrant Story.
This is one of my favorite RPG games of all time, such nostalgia. It's on PS Plus now! I am replaying it finally! ❤️
9:16 - "Might get yer girl to do-si-do." .... Wait, what? XD (But, no, you're right; the Wild Arms games, especially the first one, have an overall great sountrack.) Perhaps my favorite piece was the one that played when Cecilia just saved Rudy from this dream demon or something and Raftina the Guardian of Love came to offer her services because Cecilia proved herself. That, and the theme to Ship Graveyard.
Great review! The only thing that bugged me about this game (besides the random battle frequency) is how quickly they become partners in a forced way. Just seemed way too random. Approaching a stranger
"hey wanna join me on my quest?
"Ok"
I wish there was a cut scene to show us a realistic way to show us how they met and why they partnered up in the first place.
I never played the first installment but those puzzles on WA2 wrecked me as a kid.
Ahhhhhh yeeah! I been waiting for this!
Thanks for giving this amazing game its props. I loved it. So much fun to explore and play. And the opening was my first exposure to anime. I was hooked from the moment the anime said "Hello."
One of my first rpg’s. The scene where you get the hope run was so powerful. Love this game. Thanks!
PS u r so pretty 😍keep it up!
what a fascinating and thorough review! what was the music from 11:27?
Wasn’t Magic Hammer the anti sleep?
25 seconds into the review and I already know I'm gonna like this video! xD
Thank you so much!!
Wild arms was a perfect in-between from old school pixel art rpg's, and FF7
I got really, really lucky with Sleep RNG. Literally only one time did I get the entire party Sleep'd at the same time. Every other time it missed at least one person and they were able to kill the enemies. The one time it happened I snapped out of it just before I died and finished the battle. I didn't even know how lucky I was at the time
I'm just watching every game review that's about Wild Arms. It's great that people are seeing how fun this series is!
I would also recommend trying Alter Code F when you can. It's the remake of WA1 with some fixes and add-ons.
Edit: saw the status-inflicted attacks. You can use lockstate before they cast said status (provided Cecilia is faster than the enemy)
Wild ARMs is hands down, my favorite PS1 game. It was one of my first games of the generation and just hearing the leap from super nintendo music (though a lot of it is still awesome) to this plus that opening video made my jaw drop. The next games in the series are definitely worth playing, but do be prepared for some odd translation flubs in WA2.
Highlight of the video was the amazing Suikoden 2 map theme @_@. But yea I remember watching my older brother play this masterpiece.. and that intro still one of the best ever right up there with the GOAT of all RPGs Chrono Triggers intro and the much lesser but acceptable Cross' intro.
I appreciate you covering this game as I've been interested in it for awhile. Definitely gave me the kick in the rear to get to it sooner rather than later.
That being said, I just wanna take a moment to honor and recognize your efforts throughout February in regards to Black History Month. I love it. Its just another way you share your personality with us AND make a difference. I'm of a similar mindset: If I have ANYTHING to offer that will help others, be it a platform, experience, etc., I am going to do something about it. So good on you Mrs. Pelvic. Don't know ya personally but dammit I'm proud. Quality human award goes to Lady Pelvic! Haha
Have a good day & thanks for the entertainment/good energy. :)
I really need to get back to this game sometime
I originally bought this game to tide me over on RPGs while I waited for FFVII to release way back in the early PS1 days. But I ended up loving this game way more than I expected. So much so that it's one of my favorite PS1 memories. I still get teary eyed from hearing the opening theme song. Wild Arms is still the only game I could never skip the opening when I turned it on, I watched that opening animation every single time I turned the game on. Now I haven't played it since 1997, but I still remember getting very very stuck in the middle of some mid or late game dungeon involving like... magical books or something? I didn't have the internet and I remember being stuck in that same spot for days and days, just running around between these two different halls that had different bookshelves and switches or something. If there were any clues on how to complete it, they went over my head and I ended up just flipping every switch in every possible combination until I finally got it through trial and error.
Great review!! It's interesting, I never thought about sleep like that haha, I beat the games dozens of times and I guess I was lucky I never had that issue
Luckkkyyyy. Sleep just WRECKED me in this game. Haha
One of the best soundtracks ever made up there with Chrono Trigger.
That opening...
Each game in the series uses a different gimmick with the ARMS name, and battle systems change too.
Personally, I like the first game's system best, but it'll be cool to see your reviews of 2 and 3
Thanks for telling me, I trust you, I might just play it.
I don't suppose you've played or reviewed Enchanted Arms have you? It's by the Dark Souls people, but is a JRPG made before they got famous for the Souls franchise.