Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster
September 14, 2023
Two JRPG masterpieces return. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are back with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even easier to play! A long time ago, there was a great conflict between the evil god and the people. …
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster brings back one of the greatest RPGs ever made as well as its impressively fleshed-out prequel so if you want to experience an incredible story with phenomenal strategic card-based combat then definitely pick …"
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster is a pretty straightforward of two great JRPG from the Gamecube. Best resolution and some quality of life improvements is all that your are going to fin here, but is also a pretty …"
Read original review"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster is a great opportunity to discover, or replay, two role-playing gems from the GameCube catalog. Although the visual improvement is evident, Bandai Namco could have done more, such as translating Baten Kaito Origins …"
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"As someone who hadn’t played these titles originally I was very apprehensive coming into Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster. These games have a cult following and you either haven’t heard of or played them, or you love them. …"
Read original review"Following the decadent drift of Tales of Symphonia Remastered, the restoration of BATEN KAITOS I &a; II HD REMASTER didn&s;t quite convince us."
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster are memorable JRPGs that can finally fully spread their wings in this remastered package. While the systems might cause early confusion no matter which entry you’re playing, they both develop into a masterful …"
Read original review"The Baten Kaitos duology is a testament to the creativity and innovation that can be found in the world of JRPGs, and it deserves to be experienced by fans of the genre."
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"Two Under Rated Games, Brought Back To Life"
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster is frustrating because it is so close to being great and is only undermined by its utterly perplexing choices put into the boosters. The meta of resisting the boosters is too distracting for …"
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster brings back two fantastic cult classics with improved visuals, and some limited QoL features."
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"After a disappointing remaster dedicated to Tales of Symphonia, Bandai Namco gives the Baten Kaitos franchise the treatment it deserved, gifting us with a solid remaster of two of the most obscure but also most appreciated GameCube JRPGs."
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"RPGs don’t always age well. Things like combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving can change drastically in a handful of years. The Baten Kaitos games hold up pretty well, all things considered. The visuals are great and the combat is excellent. The …"
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"In an ideal world, the remasters probably would have worked better as proper remakes. Baten Kaitos and Origins’ pre-rendered backgrounds were gorgeous on the Gamecube, and they’re just as lovely now. Some aspects would have benefited from more improvement, though. …"
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"Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean is a game that despite being over 20 years in age still manages to soar above the typical JRPG fare with its whimsical mix of floating islands, mystical cards, and a revenge …"
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II, originally released on the Gamecube, have been remastered for the Nintendo Switch. The upgrade brings players back into the enchanting fantasy world, with beautiful visuals and a compelling story. Although Part 1 already scored highly, …"
Read original review"Baten Kaitos 1 &a; 2 HD Remaster brings two GameCube classics back from the dead, and they&s;re still worth playing in 2023"
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"As you would expect from the genre, both of the Baten Kaitos games are quite lengthy. Even if you use the speed up features like I did, they could still easily take you anywhere from 40-60 hours to beat. In …"
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster is a worthwhile release, though it feels like a bit of a mixed bag. Despite some cool ideas here, both games epitomize the &s;flawed masterpiece&s; while the changes and updates made for this …"
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"Baten Kaitos has no shortage of amazing ideas—and just as many shortcomings to go along with them."
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II Remaster arrives as the ideal way to experience these two classics in 2023. After almost two decades trapped in the Nintendo GameCube, it is finally possible to experience all the strangeness and creativity that this …"
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"The blend of nostalgic charm and modern enhancements makes Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster a standout title that showcases the enduring appeal of the classic GameCube titles. Whether you’re revisiting the skies or soaring through them for the …"
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"The Baten Kaitos Collection is a duology remaster that&s;s full of contrasts, demonstrating perfectly the highs and lows that come with bringing decades old games to new consoles. The two games are great little JRPGs from yesteryear, however given the …"
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster offers a visually refreshed yet faithful experience, balancing nostalgia with updated features. However, the dated gameplay and slow pacing reveal the limitations of this otherwise engaging remaster."
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"While this remaster might not be to the quality that the Baten Kaitos series deserves, it still is a lovely way to play and revisit these classics after so long."
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"Baten Kaitos I &a; II are back for both the older and newer generation of players to enjoy in the Baten Kaitos I &a; II HD Remaster. What is new and improved? What is all the hype about among enthusiasts? …"
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