Blue Dragon | 
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| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 754
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: A7J005
Model: A7J-00005
UPC: 882224465038
EAN: 0882224465038
ASIN: B000QW9D14
Release Date: August 28, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Innovative RPG gameplay features | | • | Massive scope and engrossing environments | | • | Stunning graphics | | • | Dazzling character design and effects | | • | Famed developer: Mistwalker is a creative company founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the original developer of Final Fantasy |
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Product Description
Blue Dragon is an epic role-playing game that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends. These unlikely heroes possess the power to control phantom shadows that mirror the actions of their masters, giving Shu and his comrades miraculous strength and magical powers. The warriors can create and develop their combat styles by utilizing different types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. Shu and his friends must use the shadows as weapons and wield their skills to save their world from impending doom. Encountering various people on a planet where numerous ancient ruins remain, the characters and their shadows travel through a world full of mysteries and illusions, where the slightest touch can cause reactions of unparalleled magnitude.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
Fun times, cute animation October 17, 2008
Marcie K. Kuehl (Madison, WI United States)
I heard good things about Blue Dragon so I picked it up. I found great graphics, an entertaining storyline, fun characters and enemies, and a great tutorial for learning all the ins and outs of all the combat and equipping etc. (RPG fans will relate when I say that sometimes this aspect of an RPG can become cumbersome) but this game is not. However, my character is pretty leveled up for the current stage of the game (its pretty early on) and I keep getting beaten by a giant bear. I am borderline frustrated with it at this point and have placed it back on a shelf for a second try later. I do reccommend you give this one a try though if you are a fan of RPG's and are looking for something new. I was also surprised to open up the case and find 3 discs inside...should be a fairly engrossing experience once i get past that bear...
Fun for what it is -- just don't expect mind blowing innovation. August 3, 2008
Timothy A. Coonfield
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Blue Dragon represents a strong foray into the world of Japanese style RPGs for the XBox 360, and on that front, it was a complete success. It's straightforward in virtually every aspect, offering little new, but doing most everything well.
The graphics are great throughout, and stunning at times. It's a lush and varied world, and the style, although criticized as childish by some, is well executed. Vivid colors and a variety of settings make travel throughout the world a pleasure.
Music is also a highpoint. The score is catchy, fitting, and engaging. My only criticism there is I would like to have seen a few more songs for battles. There are basically two battle themes -- regular and boss -- that are repeated throughout.
The storyline is a cliche one -- stop the overpowered ancient seeking to destroy the world -- but if you go in expecting that, it's well done again. The negative, of course, is that any fan has probably heard this story one or two (or twenty) times.
Gameplay tries to LOOK innovative, but in reality is quite straightforward and follows the path set forth by many games before. The "shadow" system is really just a tried-and-true class system. But there are no glaring flaws, and it remains pretty fun to play throughout.
The real negatives in my mind... The game is a bit on the easy side. None of the (non optional) bosses leave you scratching your head to defeat them. The regular fight, heal, magic formula works on everyone. And the battle sequences get a little repetitive over time as a result. Animations are always the same as you engage in the same strategy battle after battle after battle.
All in all, I would still recommend this game. It's a well executed classic JRPG, with graphics and music that elevate it well. You'll get a solid 80ish hours to do everything in the game, so length is not a problem. The game doesn't reinvent the genre, but makes no real attempts to pretend it is either, so if you know what to expect as you go in, you'll enjoy yourself.
The blue dragon June 24, 2008
Vickie D. Mcferren (Dallas, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this for my 12 yr old daughter. the first couple of hours she said it was a hard game, 3 days later she had defeated the whole game. She said it was a lot of fun though and she really liked it.
Lots of fun, but don't expect to be challenged to much June 23, 2008
Stephen C (USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Blue Dragon is well worth the price of admission, if not just for the artwork. Its a lot of fun, although it can get repetitive fighting monsters in the Wild. I love the character developement Shu- the hard headed and determined one. Jiro- intelligent and caring. Klute-Voice of Reason and balances the team out. MaruMaru - an innocent child-like creature caught up in this mess. Zola- Mercenary , possibly with her own agenda....and Nene- The evil nemesis that takes enjoyment in others suffering.
Great Job...just remember that Shu is NOT a young Goku!
J-RPG at last June 5, 2008
K. Lam (CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's about time that a good RPG comes to the xbox360.
The graphics are great.
The storyline is tangled with drama.
The gameplay is traditional.
If you love Japanese style RPG and Dragon Ball, you love this.
All RPG fans should check it out at this new lower price.
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