The Legend of Dragoon fans disappointed in "unplayable" port
UPDATE: Patch released to fix bugs.
UPDATE 28/02/23: A patch has been released for The Legend of Dragoon on PlayStation that fixes performance issues.
As reported below, fans were left disappointed with this version of the game and its game-breaking bugs - specifically a soft lock when using dragoon form in battle.
Patch notes for 1.02 were released on reddit, confirming the soft lock has been removed, audio lines are fixed, and the odd blueish lines are gone. It also notes that wonky character models are a result of the emulation process and are unlikely to be fixed; further any updates should be tested with in-game saves and not save states (they use the old code).
ORIGINAL STORY 24/02/23: The Legend of Dragoon fans are disappointed with the game's bug-riddled port to current consoles.
The cult classic JRPG was added to PS Plus (and the PlayStation Store) this week, marking its digital debut in Europe.
However, fans have reported a string of bugs, and some have claimed the game is unplayable.
One of the most persistent bugs is a soft lock during battles once dragoon magic has been used, leaving players with either an unresponsive or black screen.
Other bugs, as detailed in this reddit thread, include: garbled text, jittering blue lines around background objects, voice lines not playing in battle, and issues with the rewind feature breaking the game.
This port includes a new rewind feature, as well as trophy support.
YouTuber BltzZ has also released a video detailing issues with the game and describing it as an unplayable mess, including the aforementioned dragoon magic soft lock, and clipped voice lines during combat. BltzZ recommends playing the game carefully using save states.
I am yet to come across these bugs myself, but granted I have only played a short section of the opening so far and haven't unlocked dragoon powers.
I've asked Sony for comment on a possible patch.