View Full Version : Shadow Hearts worth picking up for $25?
DaMonStEr
06-03-2009, 10:42 PM
Is this a game that is going to hold or rise in value? Also is that a reasonable price for a used, but complete copy?
It is a good game and worth pickling up
DaMonStEr
06-03-2009, 10:59 PM
Is that a good price? I haven't seen it for much lower really
GuardianE
06-03-2009, 11:54 PM
I don't see it getting reprinted any time in the future... I think the sale price will largely depend on if another Shadow Hearts is released (and how it's reviewed if it does).
The reason why Shadow Hearts is so expensive now is because A) there weren't a whole lot of them released and B) because Shadow Hearts Covenant was such a phenomenal game that it spurred interest in getting the original... but no one could get the original because it was hard to find.
I'd suggest buying it now... using some of the coupons and other things on PS2 games to lower the price a bit, and pick up Shadow Hearts Covenant while you're at it (easily up there as one of the best PS2 RPGs... which is saying a lot, I know).
DaMonStEr
06-04-2009, 12:07 AM
Okay thank you for the advice. Would you happen to have a link to the coupons?
thelonepig
06-04-2009, 12:36 AM
I don't see it getting reprinted any time in the future... I think the sale price will largely depend on if another Shadow Hearts is released (and how it's reviewed if it does).
The reason why Shadow Hearts is so expensive now is because A) there weren't a whole lot of them released and B) because Shadow Hearts Covenant was such a phenomenal game that it spurred interest in getting the original... but no one could get the original because it was hard to find.
I'd suggest buying it now... using some of the coupons and other things on PS2 games to lower the price a bit, and pick up Shadow Hearts Covenant while you're at it (easily up there as one of the best PS2 RPGs... which is saying a lot, I know).
The game was released by Midway, so the chances of a reprint are slim. It's too bad that Covenant took so long to get going - it had the best preorder bonus I've seen (a new copy of Shadow Hearts).
DaMonStEr
06-04-2009, 01:09 AM
so $25 is a good price or what
ohboy10451
06-04-2009, 01:15 AM
700 pts on Goozex, then u can trade it back once your finished
DaMonStEr
06-04-2009, 01:42 AM
That's a good point, but I am trying to build on a modest collection of PS2 rpg's. But what I'm wondering is whether or not $25 is a CAG-worthy price, or would you guys pass?
$25 is fine for a RPG like SH
celegus
06-04-2009, 01:58 AM
I recently got one for $7 at the local game store, but of course that's not really going to help you. I didn't realize it was worth so much.
DaMonStEr
06-04-2009, 02:02 AM
I recently got one for $7 at the local game store, but of course that's not really going to help you. I didn't realize it was worth so much.
Was it like an EB/Gamestop type store, or a Mom and Pop shop?
And yea, $7 is an awesome deal
DuelLadyS
06-04-2009, 10:13 AM
First things first- look closely at the bottom front of the game, see if it says 'promotional copy, not for resale'. See, the original Shadow Hearts was offered as a pre order bonus for the other 2 games, and that version is less desireable, or course.
If it's a proper copy, buy it- $25 isn't a bargain bin price, but it is a good one. If it isn't... good searching can turn up the promo variant a bit cheaper, but not much- I'd still consider jumping on it if you want to play and not just resell.
GuardianE
06-04-2009, 11:35 AM
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225694
Here's a link to the 25% off PS2 coupon at Gamestop. Today's the last day to use it. If you've got an EDGE card, it'll take an extra 10% off for a savings of 35%.
And seriously do yourself a favor by buying the sequel.
HamalSharatan
06-16-2009, 11:56 PM
You should definitely get that game. TOTALLY worth it for $25. It is a great RPG. IGN awarded it RPG of the year. I actually got this game first, but because I wanted to know all of the story I bought SH1. Don't be scared, SH2 does a good job in letting you know what are the events that happened in the first game. If I were you, I wouldn't wait one more minute and get it now!
The PS1 game Koudelka is loosely related to the SH games, I have a youtube playlist of the key moments from Koudelka if you are interested in knowing some more story about this great series.
DaMonStEr
06-17-2009, 04:08 AM
okay, thanks for the info everyone