I only started playin this game a few days ago (im desperate for an RPG atm since Final Fantasy XIII is takin ages) but im finding this game very fun. I do not know why it is so underrated.
Reasons why this game is underrated is because it was released a week before FFX (Bad move) so it had to struggle with a giant franchise apon release .
Also it doesn't help that the game was made by a unheard of company(Sacnoth who became Nautilus ) in the states and was puplished by midway.
Also the reviews were somewhat mixed, some gave the game a low score claiming that it lacked originality, while others praised it for being original and innovative. So it kinda hurt the game also.
But if you enjoy this game you'll love the 2nd one (Covenant ) more and the 3rd game (From the new World) tho not as great but is still a fantastic game will really give you your rpg fix you need.
And if you want some thing different there is a crossover game called Chaos Wars that has Shadow Hearts characters along with several from gaming companies like Atlus, RED Entertainment , and Idea Factory .
If you do play that one set it to jap because the eng dub is the worst I have ever heard.
this tops my favorite list with legend of dragoon. the reason is that they are the only games i have played with unique battle systems (i love how they revised it in the covenint one)
I'm an RPG fiend, but I must say this game surpasses them all. I've lost sleep over games, but not as much as I did to finish this one.
The soundtrack, the details, the system... Combo system is better in Covenant by far. However it cannot beat the essence of the first. FTNW not having Yuri annoyed me.
I only started playin this game a few days ago (im desperate for an RPG atm since Final Fantasy XIII is takin ages) but im finding this game very fun. I do not know why it is so underrated.
FullMetal423 2 years ago 2
Reasons why this game is underrated is because it was released a week before FFX (Bad move) so it had to struggle with a giant franchise apon release .
Also it doesn't help that the game was made by a unheard of company(Sacnoth who became Nautilus ) in the states and was puplished by midway.
BenHyuga 2 years ago
Also the reviews were somewhat mixed, some gave the game a low score claiming that it lacked originality, while others praised it for being original and innovative. So it kinda hurt the game also.
But if you enjoy this game you'll love the 2nd one (Covenant ) more and the 3rd game (From the new World) tho not as great but is still a fantastic game will really give you your rpg fix you need.
BenHyuga 2 years ago
And if you want some thing different there is a crossover game called Chaos Wars that has Shadow Hearts characters along with several from gaming companies like Atlus, RED Entertainment , and Idea Factory .
If you do play that one set it to jap because the eng dub is the worst I have ever heard.
BenHyuga 2 years ago
Thanks for the info man will definatly look into these i just finished this game there now and i have 2 find some way of getting covenant. :D
FullMetal423 2 years ago
i think this game is very original, i've never heard of RPG game which takes the whole world legend as a base story, like Shadow Hearts Series
LunggaW 2 years ago
@FullMetal423 I'd have to say that it's the best PS2 game of all time.
DeathForRomance 6 months ago
Man this game is good
Bylon91 3 years ago 3
this tops my favorite list with legend of dragoon. the reason is that they are the only games i have played with unique battle systems (i love how they revised it in the covenint one)
sirlloydoutcastofthe 3 years ago
BTW did anyone else develop an unhealthy obsession with getting as many "Perfects" on the judgement ring as possible?
becksterABZ 3 years ago
I sure as hell did during my 3rd playthrough. If I missed 1 I would start all over again.
BenHyuga 3 years ago
This is one of the best game series I have ever played. Brilliant! ;)
becksterABZ 3 years ago
i love Yuri! it's so cool how he puts his arm back! his Death Emporor (or whatever) is my favorit.
FlurryOfDestiny 4 years ago
BEST RPG EVER
Xxchick3nxX 4 years ago 4
Indeed
BenHyuga 4 years ago
I'm an RPG fiend, but I must say this game surpasses them all. I've lost sleep over games, but not as much as I did to finish this one.
The soundtrack, the details, the system... Combo system is better in Covenant by far. However it cannot beat the essence of the first. FTNW not having Yuri annoyed me.
Nocturna666 4 years ago 7
Late reply I know. Not having Yuri didn't annoy me that much but what did annoy me was Shania.
Fusions are meant to be monsterious not sexy and she had th e Cloud complex which is what ruined it for me.
BenHyuga 2 years ago
I love all the games, this is my favorite video game series.
BobianMcknight7 4 years ago 2
u have to admit the shadow hearts series is one of the best rpgs out there but im still struggeling to enjoy the 3rd game but its good overall
dahaka33333 4 years ago
This is one of my favourite rpgs...
Well, it might be the best rpg ever.
SeraphicRadiance24 4 years ago
Shadow Hearts is the greatest game series by far RPG or non-RPG
SolidRex 4 years ago
FTNW was great too! It made me laugh more than any other RPGs.
YanDaMan263 4 years ago
Covenant is better in terms of graphics and gameplay. It moves better... however I still feel that the first had the best plot and characters =)
ShoutItLoud 5 years ago
2,600 Veiws!O_O
BenHyuga 5 years ago
This is probably the greatest RPG of the PS2 I have ever played. Have yet to try Shadow Hearts 2 tho >.>
Firefoxred 5 years ago
Number 2 is just as good as the original. It is a must play now game.
BenHyuga 5 years ago
I like it too.... But I played Covenant before I've got this, so I like the Covenant game best ^^
AzukaHan 5 years ago
Everyone likes it.
BenHyuga 5 years ago
I never knew this game was so... bloody. But I like it.
Hnue 5 years ago
The best intro by far compare to any other RPG game.
killerpickles 5 years ago