Rogue Galaxy
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Published by

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Developed by

Level-5 Inc.

Released

Jan 30, 2007

Platforms

PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

Genre

Perspective

Art

Pacing

Gameplay

Action RPG, Quick Time Events (QTEs)

Setting

Fantasy, Sci-fi / futuristic

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Description

Rogue Galaxy is the North American and European localized version of Rogue Galaxy (2005), only released in Japan at the time. Instead of only localizing the game, developer Level-5 Inc. spent 2 years to improve the game and add new features and content. This version was also re-released in Japan as Rogue Galaxy (Director's Cut).

The original single-layer DVD was replaced by dual-layer and the doubled amount of space was used for smoother, better-looking graphics and additional data. Aside from the 4 existing planets, a fifth one, Alistia, was added. It is not part of the main story, but deepens the storyline and has new quests and items. A key to access the new world can be found in chapter 8. The existing Insectron Tournament sidequest has been expanded with two species of Insectrons, each with 8 types of Insectrons per species. The level design of Rosencaster Prison, the Gladius Towers, the Daytron factory, Rosa's desert town, and Rosa's Labyrinth has also been altered.

Over 2,000 lines of additional voice dialogue were added, the battle animations were reworked, damaging enemies has become easier (attack formula revision) and Toady's analysis of weapons has also been simplified.

Other gameplay improvements include the introduction of collectible Burning Chips, which power the Burning Strike attack, more items overall, two new weapons for each character (except Jaster), with 140 weapons in total, and 5 bonus costumes for each character (6 for Kisala and Simon).

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Screenshots

Rogue Galaxy PlayStation 2 Intro cinematic. Our Hero, ladies and gentlemen.

Rogue Galaxy PlayStation 2 The game features a wide range of unique characters.

Rogue Galaxy PlayStation 2 The Revelation Flow. By combining various items, the player can raise stats or unlock new special moves.

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Alternate Titles

"Rogue Galaxy (Director's Cut)" -- Japanese title

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Part of the Following Group

Rogue Galaxy series

User Reviews

Rogue Galaxy is a great last hurrah for the PS2 and a superb contribution to the RPG genre.	PlayStation 2	The Cliffe (1708)

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Critic Reviews

Imperium Gier	PlayStation 2	Sep 12, 2007	9.5 out of 10	95
Worth Playing	PlayStation 2	Mar 19, 2007	9.3 out of 10	93
Futuregamez.net	PlayStation 2	Sep 30, 2007	91 out of 100	91
Anime News Network	PlayStation 2	Mar 01, 2007	A-	91
UOL Jogos	PlayStation 2	Mar 01, 2006		90
Video Game Talk	PlayStation 2	Feb 26, 2007		90
V2.fi	PlayStation 2	Oct 01, 2007	80 out of 100	80
Eurogamer.net (UK)	PlayStation 2	Sep 07, 2007	7 out of 10	70
AceGamez	PlayStation 2	Oct, 2007	6 out of 10	60
HonestGamers (Staff reviews only)	PlayStation 2	Apr 01, 2007	5 out of 10	50