Richard E. Rae (76174.1410@COMPUSERVE.COM)
Wed, 30 Sep 1998 21:43:36 -0400
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 21:43:36 -0400 From: "Richard E. Rae" <76174.1410@COMPUSERVE.COM> Subject: Internet Message Header
>>Did you feel that the true identities of certain characters were, well,
wrong? Did you think it was it an interesting example of how RPGs work
(mostly other people's) mythologies into their plots? Did you find it
offensive/perfectly natural? Do you think that that could impede its
arrival/success in the US market (as if it would ever come to the US)?<<
I, for one, absolutely loved it all. The surprises just kept on coming, and I
was totally floored and captivated by the ending. It all seemed perfectly
logical and was brilliant.
I doubt seriously that ST1 WOULD succeed in the US market, because the
religious right would pick up on those aspects and that'd be more trouble than
it was worth. It wouldn't matter to them at all that the Teigeki actually
defeat the ultimate evil <g>. My anime sensei and I have had many similar
discussions on this and we both agree it'd never make it.
ST2, however, might succeed, as it has its own share of surprises and plot
twists that make it just as great in my book... though I agree that the finale,
though satisfying, was a bit "underwhelming" compared to the first game. I do
think, however, that the Baragumi might freak out a few casual observers <g>.
>>Iris: Hero or Menace???<<
Little girl!! (Which means she can be both!)
She's a kid who hasn't gotten control of all her powers, of course, but she's
as heroic as the rest of the girls (witness her grabbing and teleporting Chou
away from the others before he exploded and took them with him). We see her
sensitive side and her fears of disappointing her parents in ST2, and of course
"Itoshi Jean-Paul" (that's the CORRECT name of the ST2 song, readers!) lets you
into her heart and her other childhood fears- which Jean-Paul helps her
assuade. Besides, she's my daughter's favorite character <g>.
And, players, whether you like Iris or not, you can't tell me that the "Iris
Marionette", "Iris Jardin", "Iris Petit (and Grand) Jean-Paul" and "Iris Bon de
Secours" attacks don't make you smile a little every time you see them <g>.
I also hope you've all gotten to see what happens to you when you disturb Iris
in her shower or bath scenes... <g>.
--Richard
--Richard E. Rae