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Gamers, what are you playing these days?

#62
dozicusmaximus said:
I seem to be leaning towards the turn based style as well.

What are your favorites for PS and PS2? Might as well throw in a few SNES as well :)
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I really enjoyed Dragon Warrior 7 for the PSX. Was never a fan of the Final Fantasy series after it went to 3D. For instance, FF7 was one of the most boring gameplay experiences of my life, though most people LOVED the game. Beyond the eye candy (at the time), there was nothing redeemable about it, IMHO.

Anyway, here are some others I enjoyed on the PSX ;

- Wild ARMS
- Lunar - Silver Star Story
- Suikoden
- Vandal Hearts

The 1st two are somewhat traditional turn-based RPGs. Suikoden eventually becomes a BraveHeart-type melee RPG which is interesting to some as you try to equip your army with as many fantastic weapons as possible.

Vandal Hearts is the most interesting game here. It has a 3/4 perspective and looks like chess on steroids. There are weapons to equip, but essentially, the main goal is to either get to something or kill a specific enemy... or kill every enemy on the screen. A fun fun game that is seriously underrated and was lost among the graphically flashier titles at the time.

On the PS2, I have to admit there are loads of good RPGs, but none that stood out of for me.

One exception is Baldur's Gate : Dark Alliance which is an impressive title!! It and its sequel are compelling FUN games where 2 people can play simultaneously which makes it 10x more fun! I dare say these 2 games made for the most fun I had on the PS2, period.

As for the SNES :

- Breath Of Fire
- Secret of Mana
- Secret Of Evermore
- Chrono Trigger

BoF got boring after a while, though. SoM was AMAZING and the most fun I ever had when playing with a 2nd person (much like Baldur's Gate on the PS2). SoE isn't nearly as much fun as SoM but it's still fun. CT was far too easy and quick a game. I think I finished it in 15h in the 1st setting. Dragon Quest 5 & 6 were far superior, as was Final Fantasy 4, 5, and 6! :)

Have fun!
 
#63
TheMightyWoot1 said:
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This seems backwards to me. Turn based RPGs were always dull when compared to the "real time" battles in Zelda, IME. Ocarina of Time on 3DS is friggin gorgeous!
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A rule that is PARAMOUNT with me ; I don't give a rat's ass about graphics, period! So they're irrelevant to me.

You might find turn-based RPGs dull, but they're much more interesting to me as it's more like chess (i.e. strategic vs action-oriented).

And I already mentioned that I absolutely HATED every Zelda game as they represent what I don't like about that type of RPG. Just not interesting in the least to me.
 
#64
Strat-Mangler said:
A rule that is PARAMOUNT with me ; I don't give a rat's ass about graphics, period! So they're irrelevant to me.

You might find turn-based RPGs dull, but they're much more interesting to me as it's more like chess (i.e. strategic vs action-oriented).

And I already mentioned that I absolutely HATED every Zelda game as they represent what I don't like about that type of RPG. Just not interesting in the least to me.
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The graphics are secondary, not the most important aspect to me. For me the most important thing about a game is the story, and the Zelda series hits the right notes for me. I just found turn based RPGs to be uninspiring. But I couldn't play them long enough to get into the story. Anyway, no need to flame! :)
 
#68
MatticusMania said:
I dont consider myself a gamer, per se, but Ive been playing LA Noire as of late. I almost beat Mafia 2 in 2 days before I put it down. And I regularly go back to Black Ops when Im bored, though I havent been bored for a while. I should also finish Red Dead Redemption, but those stupid horses...
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Dude. Finish red dead. Its so good. I'm about to restart it actually.

To the op, have you tried borderlands at all?
 
#71
droppedurpocket said:
Dude. Finish red dead. Its so good. I'm about to restart it actually.

To the op, have you tried borderlands at all?
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hated borderlands.. could not stand it

droppedurpocket said:
Also, I saw in the E3 issue of game informer, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. I'm so stoked for that one. I've played all of the metal gears 20 times over for each game. MGS4 was probably my favorite. That octacamo was awesome.
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its not made by the people who made metal gear solid, its made by the people who made bayonetta and vanquish. its gonna be way way different.

i loved bayonetta and metal gear solid so im expecting to love this, but i'm not expecting metal gear solid at all.
 
#72
DwaynieAD said:
hated borderlands.. could not stand it

its not made by the people who made metal gear solid, its made by the people who made bayonetta and vanquish. its gonna be way way different.

i loved bayonetta and metal gear solid so im expecting to love this, but i'm not expecting metal gear solid at all.
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I'm in the same boat as you. Hideo kojima still had a hand in it though so it can't be too far off.
 
#73
TheMightyWoot1 said:
The graphics are secondary, not the most important aspect to me. For me the most important thing about a game is the story, and the Zelda series hits the right notes for me. I just found turn based RPGs to be uninspiring. But I couldn't play them long enough to get into the story. Anyway, no need to flame! :)
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No flaming here, buddy. Just explaining in more detail my stance on graphics, really.

Game on! :D
 
#74
dozicusmaximus said:
Cool, thanks Strat.


I'll get around to the Zelda games eventually :) Maybe I just need to get familiar with the controls or something, but I have a terrible time with old school action rpgs haha.
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It's never been an RPG in my mind but rather an adventure game with some RPG elements thrown in. It's well done on every level, but I never got into them... just like some music you hear that is technically amazing but just doesn't strike a cord with you. You know?

Dragon Warrior... *that* is an RPG. ;)

Oh, and how could I forget this SNES game that you *must* try... "Earthbound." What a deliciously fun game that is! Get it now! :)
 
#75
I've been putting in some serious seat time with Borderlands with my brother and two nephews and I couldn't disagree more with the thought it doesn't work as a co op. I think it scales nicely in difficulty as more people are added AND as you gain levels. Borderlands strikes that difficult balance of game play and dialog. I don't rush from place to place, I listen to what's said and read what's wrote. That is how it was meant to be played.

Instant action gank fests are better suited to things like Halo or better yet The Orange Box. The plethora of hacked, unplayable stupidity of online gaming standards have zero appeal to me ( but I own them all... SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!! )

Arma II is great ... once you over come the learning curve.
 
#77
^ Indeed Morrowind rules!!

I played a little Earthbound a few weeks ago. Def my kind of game. Super fun, not your usual story. Which reminds me I might have to try Shadowrun. I like weird games. And simple games too. I mean Katamari, awesome!
 
#78
Strat-Mangler said:
Dragon Warrior... *that* is an RPG. ;)
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That game also truly defined grinding. I remember it was always a big decision at the beginning of the game on whether to get the bamboo pole, because you could then buy a shield, or splurge on the club and get the shield later. Either way, you were going to be killing Slimes and Drackies for a very long time just to get the cash and levels to make it to the next town without dying.
 

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