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Just because Square-Enix opted to throw the banhammer down on Final Fantasy XIII at this year's E3 doesn't mean there isn't enough RPG love to go around. Admittedly, E3 has been mostly about explosions and guns and chest-stomping, but there is some news for the more sword-and-spell types. You just have to dig for it.

Behold the Lost Odyssey trailer where we learn a little about Kaim's history. He is, for all intents and purposes, immortal, having been alive for at least a millenia. The story centers around the mystery of his longevity and how he deals with the emotional trauma that 1000 years worth of memories has caused him. Oh, yeah, and he saves the world and stabs hideous monsters with a big sword. No biggie.

One thing I have to comment on is the art style, penned by comic artist Takehiko Inoue -- it's gorgeous. What I'm even more impressed by is the variety of style in Mistwalker's line-up (unlike some other RPG houses I could name). Toryama's Blue Dragon looks totally different from Hideo Minaba's ASH which looks totally different from Lost Odyssey.

There's not too much gameplay information availble, so I'll have to resist getting too hyped up. Lost Odyssey (and Blue Dragon and ASH for that matter) may not revolutionize the jRPG genre, but they definitely seem poised to contribute some fantastic games to it. 

Hit the jump for a gameplay montage and some Famitsu scans.

[Scans via SiliconEra, thanks BlindsideDork! You're a peach.]

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Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 17:24
Dale North
this looks delicious. i'm suprised the buzz is low during this years e3. who cares though, I cannot wait to play it.
Arugala9's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 18:02
Arugala9
It looks great. I'm pumped to play this one.
MrFrunkus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 18:35
MrFrunkus
Oh, Final Fantasy XIII....no wait....
Southpwnd's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 19:05
Southpwnd
It looks great, im really happy that the turnbased rpg is still alive.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 19:19
Topher Cantler
DO WANT.
Vigor's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 19:59
Vigor
Once that 65nm processor comes out im getting a 360. This is the first game i wanna get.
Milofo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 20:54
Milofo
I'm not into the turn-based battles so much but the whole immortal thing about the story intrigues me.
OutrageousToob's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2007 21:30
OutrageousToob
Holy crap! That looks fantastic!
xrayne446's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2007 09:41
xrayne446
this game has so much promise. hope it pulls through. story, graphics, and polish are all looking pretty epic. can't wait.
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