Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean GameCube
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2004
User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30

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  1. AthrunZ.
    Feb 10, 2005
    10
    Loved. Must have.
  2. AustinR.
    Jul 3, 2005
    10
    I loved it....the graphics were amazing,and the gameplay was great......I LOVE THIS RPG!!!!
  3. CarlC.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Near perfect. Best RPG I've ever played.
  4. KatieH.
    Oct 6, 2007
    9
    The only bad thing about this game are the VOICE ACTORS. Oh my god, it sounds like it was recorded in a toilet bowl.
  5. KilioF.
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    Great.
  6. GouletteD.
    Jan 23, 2005
    10
    This is gamecube masterpiece that every gamecuber must have. Unique and very addictive. Stunning visuals and near-perfect gameplay.
  7. JosefW.
    May 18, 2005
    9
    Truly a beautiful game. A Master Piece.
  8. Billy
    Dec 28, 2004
    10
    Only other rpg that comes close is tales of symphonia. must buy.
  9. YukiS.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    Baten Kaitos is an amazing rpg game that I became obsessed with the moment I watched the intro. The score is amazing and vibrant, ranging from slow classical to speedy almost rock. The graphics are spectacular, and the charactor development takes you in to the game. I admit to throwing pillows at the t.v. when a particurally annoying scene came. The card-style fighting system is challenging (I still haven't gotton the combo system thing down yet). What really pulled me into the game were the graphics and the settings. The intro is amazing, and really gives you a taste for what's to come. I recommend it to anyone who loves rpg's, and to everyone who isn't a big fan, either.… Expand
  10. RyanM.
    Dec 19, 2004
    9
    Compare this to other recent rpg's, and you realize just how awesome this whole game is. graphically it is incredible, and it also has a unique new battle style. don't confuse "card game" with yu-gi-oh. ignorant people will dismiss this game for that point alone. baten kaitos has everything we need in an rpg. if tales of sympthonia didn't exist, then there would be nothing comparable to baten kaitos and it would deserve a 10.… Expand
  11. carlsongt
    Mar 16, 2013
    9
    This game has a magical atmosphere that surrounds all. Everything contribute to this. Artwork, story (a bit cliche but charming, intriguing and the most interesting plot twists i've seen in a game of this type) and the (amazing, brilliant, virtuous) music. It's not the typical role game, the battle system is weird, hard to dominate at the end of the game but easy to get into and very attractive. Also, if you can't dominate it as good as you would want to you still won't get stuck in any part of the game, because of it's difficulty. It's very well adjusted, with some thrilling spikes. The duration of the storyline is about 35 hours, and with all the secrets it reaches 100 hours.This game won't leave you indifferent. You'll probably love it.… Expand

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    78
    8 / 8 / 8 / 7 - 31 silver [Vol 782]
  2. NTSC-uk
    80
    An enchanting tapestry of stylistic design, a deep and unconventional battle system, and fifty hours-plus of rewarding game play.
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  3. Eurogamer
    80
    While the story and characters are unfortunately very weak, Baten Kaitos is easy to recommend to anyone looking for an RPG that focuses strongly on gameplay rather than storytelling.
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