Topic: Sands of Destruction or Glory of Heracles?

Since Sands of Destruction and Glory of Heracles are coming out within a week of each other, which one do you prefer and which one are you planning to buying? Also post any impressions you have after playing either of these titles.

So far Sands has a bit more personality to it, but I think I'm going to like the battle system in Heracles a bit better, just from the small amount I've used it.

I'm definitely going for Glory of Heracles. I just like the way the gameplay looks, and the art style is neat.

Also, the VO in Sands of Destruction sounds hella annoying.

I am interested in both of these games but I am probably going to pick up Glory of Heracles first. I am a bit worried though because Nintendo Power Magazine gave both of these games a 7. While that is not a terrible score, I was hoping that they would have scored a little bit higher. I'm interested to see what kind of score Nintendo Life will give these games.

The voice acting is actually not too bad. There is some overacting in places, but it's not as bad as some I've heard over the years.

And Wolf, I'll try to have the review for Sands up this weekend and Glory early next week. Maybe I'll be able to find some good chunks of free time this weekend with my wife out of town.

Sounds good Corbie. I will definitely be looking forward to those reviews.

I would have picked up Sands yesterday but with so many games coming out in such a short time frame I had to choose between Sands and Heracles. Ultimately, I decided to go with Glory of Heracles because that game has made a bigger impression on me. I will still try to pick up Sands of Destruction in a couple of weeks if I have any left over cash.

Im looking forward to Glory of Heracles more, however i will be waiting to read some reviews before purchasing either.

I've been asking myself this all week! O_o I'm still split. Can you give me input on length? I read SoD is around 25 hours.

Neither interest me, unfortunately.

Waw i was actually planning on making a topic about those two games since they are attracting the same type of audience but i guess Corbie beats me to it oh well, anyway as for who i choose well both since Sands Of Destruction is the first 2GIG Card DS game release outside of Japan and it's looks awesome on all fronts (Visual, Gameplay and Presentation) and Glory Of Heracles as well since Nintendo is releasing something completely new to us something that will pleased both RPG fans and DS fans.

Heracles. It's Nintendo, and looks better IMO.

Lol I am not surprised you asked this one Corbie as this has been good discussion as of late in chat. I was saying Sands of Destruction at first, but am liking what I see from GOH. It is very possible now that I'm just going to get both. I doubt I will regret either purchase.

Actually I couldn't take it anymore and just ordered both. Monday will be SOD and Thursday GOH

I haven't seen anything about Sands of Destruction since its anouncement. Glory of Heracles looks great though. If I had the money to burn, I'd go with that.

i heard the voice acting too, doesn't bother me either then again i'm the only that likes Suikoden Tierkreis 's english dub.

Both are very different games. Sands feels more traditional in nature and Glory feels like something of a hybrid at times. It's got a very unique battle system that takes a little getting used to. You'll get a lot of storyline at the beginning of Sands, whereas Glory just sort of tosses you mysteriously out there to find out what's going on.

I should be able to start the Sands review on Saturday and have it up Sunday or Monday. Depends on how much playing time I can squeeze in this weekend. I'd like to be into Glory by Monday night so I can get that review done as quickly as possible.

that's good to hear, because i liked Tierkreis's dub too (aside from the hero in like the first two-thirds of the game; he finally calms down and slows down in the last third, lol). :3

Can't wait for Monday. I will be dreaming of SOD until then.

Thanks for your quick description. Well, since I support any game that doesn't pussyfoot around at the beginning, and actually attempts to do something original, I'll probably choose Glory of Heracles over Sands of Destruction.

Although Corbie in chat also said that Sands starts off pretty fast as well. I just got Sands delivered not even an hour ago so I will post some impressions later.

I'm picking up Heracles on lunch tomorrow. The vid on Nintendo Channel sold me. Glory will be mine!