Panzer dragoon orta is certainly a classic and the style of the game hasn't changed one bit, which really is a good and a bad thing. The graphics were good, controls, although limiting were just fine, but the problem i really had with this game was the lack of depth. I agree, it stays true to what made the game so popular, but is that any reason not to evolve? I think this franchise has serious potential, if you feel nostalgic, go out and buy it.

PDO has almost everthing going for it: memerizing graphics,creative plot it is just a wonderful game, but arrgggghhh! the controls are a pain in the neck and its so friggin hard!jeez, imean its ok for a game to have a long learning curve but...anyways, to get to the point,if you have a xbox buy this game, it amazing,but be warned.

this game is beautifull its like playing a work of art the graphics are just breathtakeing i give it a 5.0 for graphics i whoukd give it higher if i could the music is also amazeing 5.0 the controls to me are really good its just sometimes hard to dodge stuff but you can just turn into the glide wing controls i give a 4.5 and fun factor 5.0 oh and it has a good story actually makes you wanna play through the game and theres lots of unlockables

Having never experienced the series before this latest installment into the ubiquitous Dragoon legacy, Orta faced the daunting task of convincing me that the series lives up to the infamous and copious hype with which it is commonly associated. So, I laced up my boots, cracked my knuckles, and plunged in - reservations be damned. Let's just say, my convincing threshold was breached in...oh...about five minutes. There's no reason to beat around the bush when describing Panzer Dragoon Orta's graphical wizardry, so allow me to summarize what is likely the first response from 99.72615% of Orta gamers: GASP! GURGLE! B-B-B-B-B-B-B-B-B! Duh...Purty. Panzer Dragoon Orta is, without reasonable doubt, the most beautiful and fluid game of this genre in the history of console gaming. In fact, it's only a shame that such a world merely exists in the realm of fantasy and binary extrapolations. Your eyes hopelessly transfix to your screen. If not for the glare from your kitchen of neglected and enflamed Easy-Mac, you'd swear that you were actually riding shotgun with Orta. SmileBit has managed to blend astounding graphical realism with what can only be construed as an element of modern art - all at a blistering, hiccup-free 60 fps. It truly must be seen to be believed. If eyes could drool, you'd need cheek bibs while playing this game. There have been complaints about the "rail-based" system that drives this game, which critics claim removes much of the control from the player's hands. This may be distracting at first, but the sheer speed at which the scenery whips by and the general melee of combat will convince you that a full roaming 3D world would have been physiologically impossible for the human brain to process. As packaged, you'll already feel gray matter seeping from your ears after 15 minutes of play. Bottom line: GET IT. NOW. PhatPat

This game is ok,because on like every level you do kinda the same things like just shooting....thats it.But the game is a little fun to play.

I have never played a panzer dragoon game in my life, but all the hype surrounding this game made me buy it, and im glad i did too. This game is fantastic in every way. The graphics are amazing, control is easy, the sound is amazing, and the storyline is good aswell. Even with only ten levels, it just asks you to play again and again to unlock all the items in pandoras box including different playable characters, artwork, and the orginal panzer dragoon. The only downfall is that they didnt include Panzer Dragoon Zwei or Panzer Dragoon Saga. This is a must have for every X-Box owner and hopefully should bring on Panzer Dragoon Saga 2!

This game ROCKS!!! The graphics and control are PERFECT!!! you won't find much better graphics ANYWHERE!!! Wait till you see the bosses who defy the laws of logic on how huge they are. Those of you who complain this shooter is on "rails" would complain if it wasn't when you get lost or killed. A true and honest addition to the series from the Saturn. Let's hope SEGA brings the first 3 games out on XBox too. BUY THIS GAME!!!

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