Dual Orb II - The Most Overlooked SNES RPG?
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@Xygor Жыл бұрын
What was the most memorable part of Dual Orb II? If you haven't played it, what looks interesting about it? Please consider supporting me at www.patreon.com/xygorgaming OR through KZfaq membership by clicking the JOIN button above!
@anthonystruck666 Жыл бұрын
Where can you buy this in English?
@xWatchingx Жыл бұрын
I remember the shotgun being the most satisfying weapon.
@DuskBeforeDawn2008 Жыл бұрын
The grinding. Also that it took away an interesting early game party member right before it set you off to grind
@xxcrysad3000xx Жыл бұрын
Wow, those character designs and animations during combat are really something -- so rare to see realistically proportioned characters in a 16-bit RPG.
@patrickmcloughlin2954 Жыл бұрын
7th Saga tho
@Aeonova Жыл бұрын
You know that meme where the guy looks at a butterfly and says "Is this ___?". There needs to be a meme with the guy labeled as Xygor Gaming and he points to the butterfly labeled "Any RPG that ever existed" and says "Is this the most overlooked RPG?"
@Aeonova Жыл бұрын
I mean that in the nicest way ever as a meme creator and a fan of your channel.
@dominiccenteno1233 Жыл бұрын
Lol, the studio ghibli looking guy. I know what you're referring to 😆
@Rihcterwilker Жыл бұрын
Lol.
@Aeonova Жыл бұрын
Nailed it. (I didn't know you could post links in KZfaq comments because I'm smol brain). imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9075/uJkOwO.png
@MCastleberry1980 Жыл бұрын
As an RPG fan in the 90s, discovering emulation from a classmate my senior year was a godsend. Its amazing how many really solid titles didn't make the jump for various reasons that are kind of lost/forgotten because of it. Need to give this one a look.
@Jon_East Жыл бұрын
I really really love that you take the time in your videos to shout out fan translation teams. Those folks are such an underappreciated core part of the hobby.
@gwgux Жыл бұрын
This game looks like it could've been on the PS1 for how good the graphics look in the battle sequences. That aside, I'm intrigued. I'll have to play this at some point.
@Percsandperks Жыл бұрын
I like to consider myself pretty well versed in old-school jrpg's and I've never heard of this one! Thanks for the vids man. Always top notch! Keep em coming.
@sugeargos90 Жыл бұрын
Never even heard of this and I love these old school RPGs. Grew up on the nes and snes. Will definitely be checking this game out very soon.
@maxexp Жыл бұрын
You, kindly human, are quickly climbing to one of my favorite KZfaqrs. I love RPG's and JRPG's, and your quality videos deliver in spades, so thank you
@WorldshakerX Жыл бұрын
This looks wonderful! As someone who's completed every NA SNES JRPG this is one I'm going to download and play this weekend!! Love this channel for highlighting gems like this.
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the praise, will continue doing so!
@outerspaceman7534 Жыл бұрын
I actually beat this game a few years back. I loved the music and the dungeons. It’s been quite some time since I played it so I forgot the story.
@someguy3186 Жыл бұрын
The battle graphics and animations look fantastic. Looks like something out of the PlayStation or Saturn.
@obake6290 6 ай бұрын
I played Dual Orb II last year and it was excellent. Had it downloaded for ages, way before 2016. Don't know if anything in particular stood out, it was just a solid game all around. Then again, my memory is not what it once was so I might just be forgetting something. Wish the first Dual Orb had a translation. I'd like to play that one too.
@Xygor 6 ай бұрын
Yes, hoping the first one gets one soon!
@WhatAboutZoidberg Жыл бұрын
I saw the translation release years ago, but forgot about it. This was a great overview, def adding it to the short list of snes RPGs I havent played yet.
@Reldonator Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for bringing this to light. This looks awesome and much love to the fan translators!
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JasonGravesPoser Жыл бұрын
Going to play through this soonish, thanks for the review!
@muntdouken9841 Жыл бұрын
Unless you've cut your hair I don't believe you
@shytendeakatamanoir9740 Жыл бұрын
Wow, Dual Orb II! I played through it a while ago. I remember bosses having way to many HP... I wanted to try it again at some point to see if I appreciate it better nowadays.
@drowningin Жыл бұрын
I actually just played FF5 for the first time with the pixel remaster. It's now my favorite 2d FF. It was just so much fun
@Werewulf150 10 ай бұрын
I played this back in 2006 when it wasn't fully translated. Gonna have to give it another go now that its been fully done!
@Xygor 10 ай бұрын
Excellent, give it a go!
@ericolivencia Жыл бұрын
SunavaBITCH this was a good game!! Can't thank you enough for your reco and the goodwill you generate with this channel and bringing gems like this to the masses. Found an emulator online that plays this, played off/on for about two weeks, just beat it last night. LOVED it. Some fights were hard as hell, as you pointed out (*cough Organa *cough Sindra) but super fun! Added a few more to my playlist, so keep them coming!
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the praise and glad you were able to play through it!
@gabijoy946 Жыл бұрын
I have never heard of this! Thanks for covering it!
@kristianfioresinzarhafner8509 Жыл бұрын
I'm very curious about it! Thank you for showing this game
@kaqqao Жыл бұрын
I was absolutely sure I already know all SNES/SuperFamicom RPGs. I really dig this this game and have never even heard it mentioned before. Thanks for this!
@inceptional 6 ай бұрын
Yeah the battles look really nice with idle animations and such on every character. Shows there's plenty of scope for visually impressive stuff like this on SNES.
@Xygor 6 ай бұрын
Exactly, it's too bad more people don't know about this one!
@deividilavitz6645 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another gift mate, addingin another one into the count to play in the future :).
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@abysscallstoabyss55 Жыл бұрын
Wow 😳 I have to play this! 🤤 Thanks for bringing it to attention. 👌🍻
@eppskevin Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know they had a English patch. Thanks for letting us know! Because I saw this game and wanted to play but I could only find the Japanese version at the time. Def adding to my list
@fumomofumosarum5893 Жыл бұрын
looks really good! as a pixel artist, i especially love the monster sprites!
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
They're nice for SNES, aren't they?
@b.k.2411 Жыл бұрын
There was definitely a patch prior to 2016. I played this back in like 2008-2010. I remember I maxed the wood sword with aleth, then bought the next sword and was disappointed how much weaker it was. So I leveled up that sword. I was so over leveled from the grinding for money, that I mowed through a good portion of the game lol.
@Harie0 Жыл бұрын
There was. I don`t recall exactly when, but it was closer to early 2000 than 2016. I played it when I lived in my parents house. 2016, i was married and in my own house. If you look at the read me with the translation, the first version was released in 2002. I can only speculate why Romhacking uses 1.7, the latest version, as the release date. A mistake? I am pretty sure that patch has been there.
@b.k.2411 Жыл бұрын
@@Harie0 I'm not sure of the details of the patch. All I know is I either was still living at home in the late 2007 early 2008 or I had moved out from 2009 to early 2012. I know it was before late 2012. I had moved to a new state by that point and I did not play it after that point. It's all been so long ago now 🤣
@shytendeakatamanoir9740 Жыл бұрын
@@b.k.2411 Yeah, I was also certain I played it a while ago. I would say around the same time I discovered Live a Live... So, early 2010s for me, I would say.
@paulhiggins6433 Жыл бұрын
I never knew this game existed. I'm definitely gonna have to check this out. It looks good to me. I love finding out about obscure games like this.
@razorbackroar Жыл бұрын
Bro you put out the best videos thanks man.
@DarkKnightGrimm Жыл бұрын
I knew about this one, however your video has shown the most I have seen of the game. Looks great and will keep an eye out for a good repro version of it, but what about part one? I never knew that was also on the SNES.
@arielconstante212 Жыл бұрын
Finished it some years ago. It has and interesting story, nice visuals and some tough boss fights. The weapons upgrade system is cool but could use some polish. It's a good game, a 7/10 for me.
@Alex-kr7vk Жыл бұрын
This game reminds me a lot of Beyond the Beyond on PSX. Charming! Thanks for the video.
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@devinvarner8761 Жыл бұрын
Hot damn I love your channel! I have been playing a lot of obscure titles on the SNES and some how have never heard of this! Ill be trying it out!
@haychegriiim1592 Жыл бұрын
Excellent content sir. You've just gotten yourself a sub.
@FatalRose 4 күн бұрын
I LOVE this game. I beat it back in 2016. I found out about it through the fantasy anime website. This might be my favorite snes rpg.
@RythymBeast Жыл бұрын
Really great video!
@steamdeckknights8978 Жыл бұрын
Thx!! Just added to the rpg collection
@ChaoticHoly Жыл бұрын
Hopefully someone will one day translate the first Dual orb, if for no other reason than completion sake.
@PsychomachineryEBM Жыл бұрын
I loved this game instantly. Definitely one of the best, yet criminally underrated RPGs on the system. Glad you made the video this gem deserves.
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@theopatino2379 Жыл бұрын
This is actually a JRPG series I've never heard of before, thanks!
@wazzer912 Жыл бұрын
A guy s playing all the SNES RPGs on his blog that were never translated and he totally trashed Dual Orb 1. The mechanics sound like a mess and chore to play though. I'd just stick with Dual Orb 2 which he found more enjoyable overall.
@xer0vi Жыл бұрын
I really love the battle graphics in this! This game looks awesome. Sucks we never got it
@sligacheese6470 Жыл бұрын
I have this on thumb drive and it’s in English and Japanese very cool game.
@DSan-kl2yc Жыл бұрын
It might look standard but like really good.
@MondoJohnny Жыл бұрын
Never even heard of this game! Well, what I find striking about it at a glance are the in-battle character sprites. Reminds me of BOF somewhat with the nice-looking animations. Well maybe I can track it down somehow. The enemy designs are interesting and unique too!
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
True, I can see the similarities there!
@kevindewaynelowe Жыл бұрын
Looks great. Got to wish more people like these would follow theirs skills into the industry.
@NevermindThee Жыл бұрын
Certain elements remind me of both the Lufia and Wilds Arms series. And that's always a good thing.
@mandatorial Жыл бұрын
The moving sprites could definitely win me over, even if the gameplay is standard JRPG.
@zwordsman Жыл бұрын
Fun times. new sub~
@RpgmaniacNo1 Жыл бұрын
Nice, ordinary classic...... and terribly unknown because never released outside Japan. But you have never missed something sublime here.
@NeptuneKnives 8 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoying your vids... wish they were more in depth
@c0rr0s10n Жыл бұрын
have you ever played the gem of the sega cd called VAY? oh man, i wish i had that again.
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Yes, I plan to review it eventually. Stay tuned!
@djutmose Жыл бұрын
I love how enemies include monster trucks and laptops. Pretty freaky.
@mangaexperts Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro this looks really like a hidden gem
@TheHushedsilence Жыл бұрын
I never played it, but I swear that combat looks familiar, maybe it was something I saw at a convention later on, I can't put my finger on it. It looks dope as hell though, Imma give it a shot later
@wiseguise5960 Жыл бұрын
The fact that the battle sprites look that good for a SNES game, really makes me wonder WHY DIDN'T WE GET A LOCALIZATION!!?
@lutfimakarim8258 Жыл бұрын
Just started playing this since I was kinda bored with the typical jrpg pickings on the SNES. Decided to play it first before seeing reviews of it. Glad I made the plunge!
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! I sure did.
@bes03c Жыл бұрын
this was a wonderful review. You, sir, just earned a sub from me. I am looking forward to checking out your backlog.
@darkmessiah1883 Жыл бұрын
Rudra is also a excellent RPG
@princessazulablue Жыл бұрын
Basically LUFIA 2 nice find Xygor!
@useless1 Жыл бұрын
This looks soo good
@trollingisasport Жыл бұрын
Really unique battle perspective.
@BillyLavoie Жыл бұрын
I've been meaning to play this one for a long long time. But I'd really like to start with the first one....which as far as i know isn't translated yet
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
No it isn't, which is a real shame! Hopefully we still get that one someday. I'd love to play it too.
@kuritheking Жыл бұрын
Looks like a lot of effort was put into it, I’d totally play it
@QMulative Жыл бұрын
Deservedly overlooked. So much grinding!
@TheBillyBlazeChannel Жыл бұрын
This game was ahead of it's time I was blown away better then ff for snes
@ezrichie2006 Жыл бұрын
I want to play this so badly
@waynez78 Жыл бұрын
I rem this. The shops in my area called it "dualors" cos of the font.
@khatharrmalkavian3306 Жыл бұрын
What are these games you're showing during the intro sequence? I know SD3, FF5 and Star Ocean, but what are the ones at 0:07 (looks like a SaGa?) and 0:26?
@Joshhow Жыл бұрын
This looks like it would be quite enjoyable.
@thegarroxzone1475 Жыл бұрын
Where can I download this?!
@Wander-asia-vlogs Жыл бұрын
Didn’t play it but looks pretty rad. Graphics are not bad, even for now
@normandejesus8680 Жыл бұрын
way ahead of its time
@yeancyjfry6568 Жыл бұрын
I would play it looks nice.
@drakoan Жыл бұрын
I played this emulated quite awhile back but I don't think I finished it. I remember enjoying it.
@johnmeyer5474 Жыл бұрын
that overworld flying bird part looked like a direct rip of FF 6. the mini map looked almost exactly the same as flying the airship, and the angle of the view is the same style too. (not complaining. love ff6, so all for it)
@shytendeakatamanoir9740 Жыл бұрын
Not that being a ripoffs is bad. Glory of Heracles started as a clear DQ ripoff, and GoH 4 is one of my favorite SNES game.
@weddieddy Жыл бұрын
Putting Dual Orb II on my list of RPGs to play. Does it make sense to include the first one or can you get by with just II?
@Nirakolov Жыл бұрын
I'm kinda desperate for a port of Lennus 2
@alanwang5122 Жыл бұрын
I played Japan version ,a impressive game with beautiful vision、outstanding animation in battle system、good story and awesome music ,but I must complain the probability of enemy encount, it’s too often.
@necrosadotor Жыл бұрын
looks killer
@jakubksiazek4740 Жыл бұрын
It's strange, but I played the game when I was young and had a fan translation in my native language (Polish). I'm not sure who made that translation but it had to be from Japanese.
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
Great! Did you like it a lot too?
@jakubksiazek4740 Жыл бұрын
@@Xygor yeap, that was very nice classical jrpg with good story.
@paladincress Жыл бұрын
I played it and it was great because it was different just enough to be unique. I do agree the magic animations take a little to long.
@lothrazar Жыл бұрын
Wow never heard of this one
@long060 Жыл бұрын
4:00 that's the final boss from marvel vs capcom 2 ain't it
@TitansSoul Жыл бұрын
This was realistic as realistic can get 😂
@MattCayen Жыл бұрын
Soooo BOF. Lovely, might have to try it out
@Xygor Жыл бұрын
You should!
@MattCayen Жыл бұрын
@@Xygor I just got AetherSX2, I'm on Suikoden 5, second playthrough and I have Wild Arms Alter Code F and Tales of Destint Directors cut + Tales of Destiny 2 Translated that might come out if not already. I'll find some time tho, along with G.O.D and Terranigma I rly have to go through. Not enough time 😭😭😭
@joeb5958 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a mash up between FF6 and breath of fire for the battles. Consider me interested
@shionkreth7536 Жыл бұрын
Mm, yes, I will download and play that straight away, and subscribe to your channel.
@murphylaw1085 Жыл бұрын
Hay cyborg gaming can you tell me what name of the game called on your dual orb 2 video 25 minutes the one that show a bunch of characters fighting that looks like a werewolf
@kraftyboarder Жыл бұрын
Looks like treasure hunter G same as my reply to uji nabi palsu
@murphylaw1085 Жыл бұрын
Ok thank you I found it well that a another in a gym that didn't know about
@Hayastantzi92 Жыл бұрын
very Overlooked!
@anthonystruck666 Жыл бұрын
Other SNES games where the enemy falls down and dies are the TMNT games. Their fairly known for that animation.
@ianbraun271 Жыл бұрын
But not closed-battle RPG's like this one. The fall down animation is pretty unique among closed-battle RPG's.
@LunaP1 Жыл бұрын
Were they just fighting a possessed laptop? 😆
@dentstowel4230 Жыл бұрын
Great review! If you liked this you should check out Magical Land of Wozz for the SNES. It’s similar in scope, length and complexity.
@raymxslappedyall3660 Жыл бұрын
I got stuck on a stupid barrel puzZle on the pirate ship once had to check the net to pass it,embarrassing
@nimaiiikun Жыл бұрын
wow, Dual Orb 2 is a huge change from the design of the first game, which had more cutesy, lighter graphics
@kokizzu Жыл бұрын
what game is that 0:27?
@kraftyboarder Жыл бұрын
Looks like treasure hunter G
@kokizzu Жыл бұрын
@@kraftyboarder ah nice, seems correct :3 thanks
@mascot1063 Жыл бұрын
This was a neat game, but the ending was a bit lacking unfortunately. And the battle music was super repetitive
@ghostmail Жыл бұрын
I heard this had sniper rifles and monster trucks
@KidAdmiral Жыл бұрын
"Some of the magic animations take a long time to execute." _I wonder if it's as bad as Kni-_ "It's not like summoning Knights of the Round..."
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