The Forgotten RPG That Should’ve Been HUGE!
11Before Final Fantasy ruled the PS1 era, there was an RPG with combos, Mist‑covered lands, and one of the strangest battle systems ever seen… This is the rise, fall, and legacy of Legend of Legaia — the cult classic that should’ve been a blockbuster.
In 1998, a small development team at Prokion and Contrail set out to create something different.
Legend of Legaia fused turn‑based RPG strategy with fighting‑game‑style inputs — a daring move that set it apart from the crowded PlayStation RPG scene.
In this deep‑dive video, we’ll explore:
• 🛠 The making of Legend of Legaia — from concept to release
• 🎮 How its Tactical Arts System changed turn‑based combat forever
• 📊 Critical reception and why sales didn’t match its ambition
• 📉 How the sequel fizzled — and the series disappeared into the Mist
• ❤️ The passionate fanbase still keeping it alive through mods, remasters, and tribute projects
Whether you’ve been playing since the PS1 days or just stumbled onto this forgotten gem, you’ll see why Legend of Legaia deserved far more than it got.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 The story so far
01:31 How the Combat System Worked
02:24 The Road to Release
03:24 Reviews & Sales
04:14 Legacy and Sequel
04:53 The Fan Revival
05:37 Final Thoughts
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💬 Did you play Legend of Legaia back in the day? Drop your memories in the comments — we’ll feature our favorites in a future video.
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