So I’ve just managed to buy a Japanese copy of PD Orta whilst in Japan (now just gotta find an Xbox to play it on). This version has the 4 track soundtrack included.
Now, I’ve read that those including the OST are limited edition, or that there is some sort of ltd ed in Japan, but when I compare the box art, they appear to look exactly the same. Can someone clarify if there was a limited/ special edition of some sort, and what the differences are?
So, in other words, the front covers are identical (I’m assuming the top right is a sticker)? That’s weird. Usually, you’d expect something to distinguish between the two released.
Thanks. I think due to the sheer volume of information there’s bound to be a few mistakes, although we try to ensure these are minimal by peer reviewing the larger articles.
In the meantime, I’ve updated the entry for the regular edition with the photo and information you posted.
Personally, I like the Japanese cases best because they represent the bond between Orta and her dragon. I also prefer the Japanese cases for the other Panzer games; I think they better represent what the series is about. Whereas the PAL and US cases tend to show the dragon/rider pair as more of a fighting machine.
Yeah, the backs of the individual PAL cases are great. I remember being impressed by all the beautifully illustrated depictions of the characters when I recieved my copy back in '98. When it comes to front cover, I really like the Japanese version, how it depicts the other aspects of the game revolving around Azel who looms overhead.
Fair enough. You guys have a more poetic and romantic view on this game. I just love how epic the American cover looks. Makes me think I’m in for an epic, action packed time.
Panzer Dragoon, at it’s core, was always an action packed shooter. In the original, the Bond was only hinted at; the action took the forefront of the game. Zwei expanded on the connection better with the story of Lundi saving Lagi’s life. It wasn’t until Saga that we really began to understand how all the different elements were connected, and this was expanded in Orta. But the bond added depth in Zwei and Saga, and this is one of the things that really set the series apart for me, rather than being just another action game series.