Customer Reviews

Tsugunai: Atonement

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Tsugunai is not only truely unique in storyline but gameplay as well.In Tsugunai the player takes the role of a "hero" who has angered the goddess of light by stealing the treasure orb from a shrine.After the shrine collapses,the hero awakens to find that he is not dead,but his soul is looking down at his own body which
is in a comma.A monk being the only one who can see him relays to the hero that as a penalty for his actions he must endure a trial by making a diffrence in people's lives.How?(this is the really cool part!) by possessing the bodies of individuals who have sorrow in their hearts and solving the problem/problems that disrupt their lives.Think of that old tv show "Quantum Leap";the idea of possessing people and going through the game as a soul was enough to hook me in!

Alot of people bash this game because there is only one town, which to me doesn't really justify dismissing a well thought out,original and addicting game.There is only one town, because under this trial,the hero can't stray far from his body or his soul will be lost forever.Another thing which is really good is that the diffrent people you possess never have to level up to the acceptable point that you or former characters you have played are at!In other words,whatever level your soul is at,
the person you possess automatically inherits the same level!Say
goodbye to tedious level building in weaker characters!Also the weapons and armor that you equip the people you possess will always have them,so you don't have to worry about losing those hard to earn goodies!

The soundtrack was good,but not outstanding(except for the celtic music in the tavern...I LOVED THAT!)Although the soundtrack was simple,there was nothing annoying and i found that the music to the random battles was nicely done and strangely grew on me!The characters were all believeable and you even began to really feel for some of them esp the goudovi(a little sprite/dwarf who helps you through the quest)near the end
of the game.

To sum it up,I think you should try this game for yourself instead of listening to the negative feedbacks of people who are terrified of originality.I'm almost positive that you will enjoy this title as much as I did and wonder why it was given such bad reviews.

I would like to tell any fan of RPGs that this game is a great sleeper on the system. Tsugunai didn't get much add time or plugging and it's a shame. The graphics are great for an RPG the story line is pretty original and calming. The fighting engine is easy to get into and in my opinion is very pleasing. throughout the whole time I played Tsugunai the only thing that I didn't like was when I beat it, because it saddened me to know that it was over. actual game time for me was around a week and a half of intense playing (3-15 hrs a day). For those music buffs out there go into the in and try not to have the tune get stuck in your head. All round this is one of the better RPGs that I've ever owned.

Tsuganai is the first RPG game I've played besides Baldur's Gate. I've always stayed away from them but I bought this one because I thought the cover art looked interesting so I didn't know what to expect. I beat the game in 4 days (in 48 hours)and I thought it was great. The beginning was excellent. So was the amulets system which I thought was very innovative though I don't have anything to compare it too. I thought the music was great, and as far as the whole game being in one town (which is isn't actually true-once you possess a character you can leave the town and go to at least 7 different places if I remember right), I thought it was cool because you get to know all of the people in the town and that makes it unlike any other game that I've played. I'm 22 hours into FFX now, and I still think that Tsuganai is great.

What more can you ask for: great story, beautiful graphics,great summons and a lenghty quest. I recommend this RPG to every true RPG fan. Most people are just paranoic about FFX that they can not appreciate anything else or diffent than a final.....title or .......fantasy.......title 1,2,3.......1000. I have played about 100 rpg's on nintendo, super nintendo, playstation, sega dreamcast, playstation2, so I know what I am talking about. So everybody just give Sony and Atlus a chance and stop worshipping Square, after a few hours of playing Tsugunai you will dicover that the world is round and not square......

RPGmaster.

I bought this game expecting a mediocre rpg. But instead, I got much more. I got a game that balances graphics, sound, and storyline brilliantly, resulting in one of the best and most interesting RPGs for the PS2.

I highly suggest this to people who have beaten FFX and want more hard core Role Playing Action. But on top of that, I reccomend this to anyone looking for a good game. Whether RPGs are your thing or not, Tsugani will own you, from the second you turn on the game. So don't hesitate. Buy this one now.

Need a second opinion?
IGN.com gave this game an 8.4 out of 10.

I found this game had a fun plot and an interesting fighting system. A roleplaying game in which you need skill! The puzzles can range from really easy to really difficult. However, every moment of it is enjoyable. My only complaint is that the monsters could be a little bit more diverse. Still, the game is worth a shot at trying.

The game itself is fun and interesting, and a good enough story line to hook an RPGer.

Its too long for a rental but not good enough to buy, so that leaves waiting until the price goes down to buy it, or just rent it and see how you like it.

The problems with the game are mostly that you can't really explore too much, you have to accept a mission and follow it through until the end, and then get a new mission. Theres only one town you play out of, and it get dull after a while, although some peoples responses change after some missions are accepted, but that should be standard for RPG's.

The good parts are a very interesting battle system which allows the player to block or counter attacks without special items or commands.

As I said before the storyline is interesting but the actual conversation and other written parts of the game can be dull and dry. It can make you want to drop the game and never look at it again.

Personally I got into the game mostly the first ten hours or so, before it lost its charm and just got repetitive, and any good parts of the game didn't seem so appealling anymore.

In conclusion, rent it, and see how you like it. If you like the game, wait for the price to drop, and then buy it.

Some games are so good, that only words like "Emcompassing, vivid, alive" and the like can even come close to describing them. Tsugunai, is not that game. The graphics are plain, regular models and badly designed buildings only worsen the potential impact this game has on your psyche. To use magic, you must arrange blocks in a little amulet, and for a prize, if you fill the amulet perfectly, you get a little summon creature. Don't be fooled into thinking that magic could possibly outdo that. Your character will be so worried about healing himself from either unblockable enemy attacks, or not having perfect timing, that your summons will be the only ones doing damage in the majority of battles. The game would be much better, if your possession had any real variety. Sure you can jump into anyone from a guy without his wallet, to a young girl with a trident, to even a stray dog, but they all play the same. The only saving grace of the half dozen "main" characters, would be battle, if that was any good. Sorry to disappoint, but there is nothing engaging about blocking, then carbon copying the limit break system from FF7 and naming it "Strage". Not to mention a plain, worse than final fantasy mystic quest plot is the only thing to keep you "reeled" in for the games somewhat anticlimatic climax. There are so many better ways for a guy to get his soul back then to look in an abandoned ship for fruit. Run to the Hills

i just beat the game finally and it was awesome. it totally has a different feel than other rpg's. someone else said it is a "rare gem" and that is exactly what it is. great story, good morals to instill for the little bumpkins of today.

tsugunai maynot be the best rpg game out there. but this game has great gaphics, and fun gameplay.