Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are now on Steam with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even easier to play!
RPG Gamers summaryThe popular RPG classics, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins, have been beautifully remastered in HD and are now available on Steam. Players will be delighted to delve back into these epic games with improved graphics and added features to facilitate easier gameplay.
These two masterpieces of RPG gaming, now featuring an array of text languages, boast a unique card-based battle system set in a world steeped in fascinating lore. As an omnipresent guardian spirit, you guide an ensemble of compelling characters as they navigate their world and face fate.
The HD remaster brings to life the fantasy world of Baten Kaitos in vivid detail. The graphics have been improved drastically with retouched battle backgrounds and character designs. The original 4:3 aspect ratio has been expanded to 16:9 to better fit wider screens, while the main character and boss character graphics have been completely remade.
The games’s user interface (UI) has been significantly updated to improve gameplay. The menus have been redesigned and a sorting feature has been added, making navigation smoother and easier.
Notable new features include an auto-save functionality, a helpful menu containing terminology and hints for progression, and a New Game+ mode, an exciting feature which allows you to start a new game while retaining all previously acquired magnus, levels, and ranks. For those seeking a more challenging experience, there’s also the New Game- mode, which offers gameplay with level restrictions. Additionally, six new system options have been introduced, allowing players to adjust game speeds and toggle a no-encounter mode, among other settings.
The digital art book, available as a Month-1 Edition bonus, is laden with concept art, character designs, historical documentation, and the latest visuals for both games. This bonus applies to purchases made before 2:59 PM PDT on July 17, 2024.
Developers have warned that the content of the digital artbook is only available in Japanese. They also stressed that the artbook is a separate file from the main game and that the bonus might be made available again at a later date.
In sum, the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster offers enhanced gameplay and lush visuals, allowing fans of the RPG genre to immerse themselves once again in the enthralling world of Baten Kaitos.
