Have you ever played Dark Cloud?

[Crazywhitegirl13]

Has anyone ever played dark cloud? It's an awesome game in my opinion. Played it probably 5 times now.
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[Stratadrake]

The first or second?
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[MysticOpal]

I heard the title. What format is it for?
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[Stratadrake]

Dark Cloud is a PS2 game. Two, actually.

Common elements is that they're single character action/adventure/RPG, a "Georama" system so you can customize the appearance of towns, randomly generated dungeons, and a complicated weapon customization/synthesis system.

The first Dark Cloud was an early (if not launch) PS2 title, and it shows its age.
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[MysticOpal]

Aaaactually, I think I played a demo of that game when I had a PS2. When you said rearranging towns and all... It had flashy graphics, if I recall.
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[Crazywhitegirl13]

First. Even though it's old, it's still incredibly from time to time.
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[CiaphasCain]

Dark Cloud 2 was so gangsta. Buildin' that georama all day erey day

[Brianhjh]

I think dark cloud 1 WAS the launch title, it came out really really early.
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[xxmidnight-spiralxx]

I played the first one but I haven't finished it yet, though my sister has. And I haven't found the second one at a store for a LONG time. Isn't that one with different people though?
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[Stratadrake]

The two Dark Clouds are completely different settings/stories and characters, yes.

Just like all 13+ Final Fantasies.
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[lolercoaster]

I loved the dark cloud games. such win

[xxmidnight-spiralxx]

What's the point of them being about different people but the same game otherwise? That seems kind of stupid to me...
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[Stratadrake]

[quote="xxmidnight-spiralxx"]What's the point of them being about different people but the same game otherwise? That seems kind of stupid to me...[/quote]
Who said that a sequel [i]had[/i] to feature the same setting and characters as the original? Again, compare the Final Fantasy series.

So first, the similarities between the two Dark Clouds:
- Action/RPG
- Randomly generated dungeons
- Georama system
- Atlamillia
- Rare candies (items to increase HP/Defense scattered as prizes throughout each Georama)
- Weapon HP (wears down with use)
- Comprehensive weapon sysnthesis/evolution system
- Similar monster types in both games
- Fishing sidequest/minigame
- Somebody/thing named Steve (DC1, a talking sword; DC2, the Ridepod)
- Moon People (bunnies in hooded cloaks)

Now for the differences, of course there are many:
- Setting and narrative, obviously
- DC2's cel-shaded art style, better overall musical score, voiced cutscenes
- DC1 had six protagonists each wielding one weapon. DC2 has two protagonists, both are dual-wielding; Max (wrench/pistol) and Monica (sword/armband)
- Dungeon floor layouts are MUCH more varied and interesting
- DC2's "Guard" function can be used without a lock-on, is much more effective in general
- DC2, floors with seals (e.g. one character only, or no healing) become normal floors after defeating all enemies
- No stupid "Thirst" meter in DC2 (became a status ailment instead, blocked all healing until cured)
- Max's Ridepod, Monica's Monster Transformation abilities
- Max's photography/invention system
- New and improved minigames (Spheda, fishing contest, fish racing)
- DC2's Georama isn't tile-based like DC1 was
- In DC1, any weapon that broke down was Lost Forever. In DC2, it remains in your inventory, unusable 'til you fix it.

The list goes on.
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[CiaphasCain]

[quote="xxmidnight-spiralxx"]What's the point of them being about different people but the same game otherwise? That seems kind of stupid to me...[/quote]

Breath life into a dead story.

Honestly, I would be ok if every new entry in a series was a new cast.

[Crazywhitegirl13]

I think it would be confusing for the second one to have the same cast. It would just be the same thing all over again, what's the point?
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