What's your favorite role playing game? I'm just curious.
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What's your favorite role playing game? I'm just curious.
My favorite RPG is the best game ever made, Chrono Trigger.
Final Fantasy IX
Chrono Trigger. It is fun, creative, short and has an great soundtrack. It really is one of those rare gems where everything came together in just the right way. This is one of those games that we always wanted a sequel to and when we got it, it was good and different but now in my later years, I actually really respect square for not going back and trying to force another sequel...although this might actually be for financial reasons but I don't think so as they had the name Chrono Break/Brake and ultimately never did anything with it.
I think too often in games we want more of a good experience thus we want a sequel when some works should just stand on their own.
Is Pokemon Red a RPG?
Gothic 2.
smurf, I just made the mistake of asking "Is there a Gothic 4?", there goes my entire weekend
Morrowind.
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Originally Posted by Calliope
I'll be the first boring answer: Final Fantasy IV. That's also my favorite game of all time. However, Chrono Trigger would be a very close second. Basically, I rub those games all over my chest with oil, like most normal people do. Almost made a YouTube series out of it, but I couldn't find the right soundtrack for the vids that I wanted.
Planescape: Torment as of right now. The plot and storyline is excellent, and the game hits heavy themes and concepts unlike any other game that has been made before or since. The combat isn't common or especially engaging, but the intelligence of the script, emotional resonance of the storyline, and the sheer magnitude and ambition of the game is just immense and should not be ignored.
All time probably Final Fantasy VII for its fluid combat, original amalgamation of art styles, overall pacing of the story and some of my favorite music.
The best I played in the last few years was the remake/re-imagining of Tactics Ogre. It's Final Fantasy Tactics 2.
Be serious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spuuky
I was being serious. That's my favorite RPG of all time. The rest of the top 5 is, in no particular order: Gothic 1, Dragon Quest either 4 or 5, FF6, and CT.
Final Fantasy VIII, followed closely by Fallout New Vegas.
I have to pick one?
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But is that game even an RPG?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spuuky
Yes?
How so? Does it have turned-based battles?
Are RPGs exclusive to games with turn-based battles? Fallout and Tomb Raider are considered RPGs and they doesn't have those.
I wouldn't consider Fallout or Tomb Raider to be RPGs. Those are action games.
They are FPS action games, true, but that doesn't exclude them from being RPGs.
In that sense anything can be an RPG. Stuff like Borderlands or God of War could even be RPGs.
You don't think Borderlands is an RPG?
Being turn-based has nothing to do with being an RPG. Dragon Age is definitely an RPG. Fallout is definitely an RPG. Oblivion, Skyrim, and Morrowind are definitely RPGs. Borderlands is definitely an RPG.
Is God of War an RPG? It's basically the same as some of those. What about X-COM? You can't just call everything an RPG. There needs to be some concrete definitions. Turned-based combat is just one of those. Fantasy setting is another one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spuuky
Ah, so you're just trolling. Carry on, then.
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Originally Posted by Spuuky
Gothic 2.
Final Fantasy VI.
Of late there has been a trend towards blending RPG elements into almost every other genre that understandably makes drawing definitive lines tricky at times. But Borderlands very definitely hews at the "RPG" end of the spectrum and if you don't agree you either don't understand Borderlands or you don't understand genres. hth!
Why are we discussing Borderlands, it's a bad game regardless of genre?
Best RPG: Suikoden II.
Probably FFVI.
Final Fantasy X.
Baldur's Gate (I and II). I was hyped for this game beyond anything before or since, and it still exceeded my expectations. I put hundreds of hours into these games back in the day.
So far as favorite JRPG, probably Chrono Trigger.
Legend of Mana, hands down, followed by Secret of Mana and its sequel. After that, CT and FF6 I suppose.
On the PC, Baldur's Gate is a serious contender, and BG2 and Icewind Dale too, but hey, there's WoW, which totally sucked more hours than all other games combined.
Turn-based combat does not make an RPG. Chess and Magic: the Gathering, which have turn-based combat, are clearly not RPGs, while games like World of Warcraft and Secret of Mana are.
Now that that was settled several posts ago, my answer is clearly Super Mario RPG.
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Originally Posted by The Man
You're asking me to pick my favorite child. This is unacceptable.
.....probably Chrono Trigger >.>
Final Fantasy VII. It;s my favourite game of all time, let alone RPG.
Crisis core, P4, and Disgaea 3
Pretty much any that isn't a strategy-RPG. I'm not fond of those.
Tomb Raider is not an RPG.Quote:
Originally Posted by Del Murder
Fallout is, was, and will always be an RPG. A damn fine one. The new shooter elements are unnecessary, but Falout 3/New Vegas can be downright turn-based with the VATS mode. Being turn-based doesn't make a game an RPG, but the mechanics that determine the pace of the turns are a sure sign of an RPG.
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Originally Posted by AssassinDX
FF IX, Xenosaga, P3, and at the top P4. Of course a lot of you probably know this. ;P
Nice try. :greenie:Quote:
Originally Posted by Del Murder
FFVII and Fallout New Vegas are my favourite two.
I'm prepared for lots of heckling for my choices of FFVII and TES Oblivion.
As you should be, given that Oblivion is objectively and factually the worst Elder Scrolls game.
Spuuky!
Stand aside, in the name of Tiber Septim and the Blades!
That is all.
It does have the sole merit of being the funniest Elder Scrolls, at least.
Besides the first two and online?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spuuky
Ocarina of Time if you count it, FFIX if you don't.
I would personally say oot was an action adventure game, but people call it an rpg anyways.
Breath of Fire IV, granted it didn't have the best dragon system (that title goes to III) but the story line was fantastic and combat smooth and the general feel of the game was just all together fantastic.
I'm pretty sure Del made this thread just to troll Spuuky.
Anyway, my pick: Suikoden II, which is also my favorite game.
My favorite WRPG would have to be Baldur's Gate II.
wutQuote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic ChieBesides the first two and online?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spuuky
>>> Valkyrie Profile, also my fav game of all time..:luca:
Got to be Final Fantasy 9, first RPG I ever played and it's yet to be bested.
I really liked Shadow Hearts 1 which I would probably say was in 2nd.
Would the Mass Effect series count? It seems to depend on who you ask.
I'm just asking to be trolled, here.
Mass Effect is an RPG imo, just one with less RPG elements as the series goes on.
It's classified as an Action-RPG so I don't see why not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalevala
Chrono Trigger.
For me it's a toss-up between Xenoblade Chronicles and Bravely Default.
The first two and Online don't have creepy uncanny valley potato faces.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic ChieBesides the first two and online?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spuuky
Also you'd best not be hating on Arena and Daggerfall.
Or Redguard, for that matter.
(Battlespire was buggy as fetch so you can hate on that one just a little bit.)
Persona 3 FES/Persona 4
Wow, I'm kinda envious. This is a really good generation for you then. I've had trouble getting into games for a long while now and it's making me sad that I tend to miss out on the great ones, even if I own them (which in this case I do and/or will)Quote:
Originally Posted by The White Wizard of Fynn
My favorites always default to things like Xenogears, Final Fantasy VI/VII, KotOR I/II, or old Shining Force. Really can't wait for the next game to really grab me and not let me go. Here's hoping Bravely Default does it. Xenoblade Chronicles tried to, but my girlfriend hated it so much I had to stop playing because her complaining was ruining it for me :(
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Originally Posted by Vyk
GET A NEW ONE!
Morrowind, Fire Emblem 7 and Xenoblade are top contenders for me.
If the demo is any indication, Bravely Default will, easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by VykWow, I'm kinda envious. This is a really good generation for you then. I've had trouble getting into games for a long while now and it's making me sad that I tend to miss out on the great ones, even if I own them (which in this case I do and/or will)Quote:
Originally Posted by The White Wizard of Fynn
My favorites always default to things like Xenogears, Final Fantasy VI/VII, KotOR I/II, or old Shining Force. Really can't wait for the next game to really grab me and not let me go. Here's hoping Bravely Default does it. Xenoblade Chronicles tried to, but my girlfriend hated it so much I had to stop playing because her complaining was ruining it for me :(
If you haven't played the demo yet, play the demo. It is one of the best crafted demos I have ever seen. It gives a great indication of how the game will play out, while still leaving plenty beyond your reach, including the entire story, since the demo has its own quests. It also manages to achieve the rare feat of being both enticing and satisfying. There is a lot of content in the demo (I clocked in at about 9.5 hours to do everything), and you can "master" aspects of it. Sure, the demo jobs only progress up to about a quarter of how far they progress in the main game, but even still, mastering them lets you play with the customization and get a sense of accomplishment. Rebuilding the town works in a similar fashion, as you feel very satisfied when you complete it, even though you know in the main game, there will be a lot more to it. Fantastic demo, and it looks to be a fantastic game.
I would probably have to wait a few more years to see if my opinions hold up, but my standard answer to this question would be that of the RPGs that I have beaten, Tales of the Abyss is my favorite.
HOWEVER
Of RPGs that I am currently in the process of playing, it is a toss up between Final Fantasy XII, Vagrant Story, and Grandia.
Honorable mentions to FF Tactics, Tales of Phantasia and Symphonia, as well as Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu and Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken (the American one).
Semi-related note I love Persona 4, but a I'm playing through the Golden Version, the battles feel simplified. Maybe the standard difficulty mode was tweaked to be easier in addition to all the new bonus skills the characters learn, but I don't feel like I have to think as much while dungeon crawling. Or I could be developing new tastes, who knows? I'll have to try the Golden on a harder difficulty.
Not enough Dark Souls in this thread.
Dark Souls :greenie:
FFVII (Which is also my favourite game ever), and Fallout 3. Yep - Fallout 3. Leave me alone.
I'm curious to know your thoughts on New Vegas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crop
I certainly enjoyed it, just not to the extent of Fallout 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by PikeI'm curious to know your thoughts on New Vegas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crop
I think the reason for me was that The Mojave just didn't feel like a post apocalyptic world like The Capitol Wasteland did, everything just seemed so...together. In 3 I could get away from the story and go find some random areas, towns and people that had nothing to do with the BoS or Enclave, whereas in NV I felt like everything was to do with NCR and Cesar's Legion, and everyone you spoke to had an opinion on one of them, or had a quest related to them. Sometimes I just wanted to get away from all that.
I dunno, I'm probably not giving the game a fair shake, since I did think the majority of it was excellent, but one of the huge reasons I like 3 was the world which cancelled out a lot of its flaws. I just felt so immersed and could spend hours just walking around and exploring places like The Republic of Dave and Andale was really exciting, I thought NV lacked a lot of that.
as far as i know Final Fantasy's are the only RPG's i have played so far.
i'd say FF7
Suikoden II
Chrono Trigger
Lunar 2
Mother 3
Dragon Quest VIII
What she said.Quote:
Originally Posted by shion
Blue Dragon
Harvest Moon counts? I like to use my little guy to grow weeds and hook up with chicks in town. He is such a drug lord accompanied with his bitches. :bigsmile:
Two of my favorites: Vagrant Story (Psx) and Final Fantasy VII (Psx)
Disco Elysium :love::love::love: