Post by: shiznoid on March 20, 2004, 01:52:13 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 20, 2004, 01:57:07 PM
Also be sure to pick up Tales of Symphonia in July!
(Oh, and welcome...But please read the rules to fully enjoy your stay...Particularly, don't post new threads when there is one already existing..."What Game Should I Get?" thread
Post by: Draygaia on March 20, 2004, 02:00:47 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 20, 2004, 02:04:19 PM
Post by: shiznoid on March 20, 2004, 02:13:14 PM
Post by: Aretak on March 20, 2004, 02:20:18 PM
Post by: Salem on March 20, 2004, 02:36:10 PM
If ya like RpG's (just like me), I suggest ya to buy Skies of Arcadia Legends, it's really good; Phantasy Star Episode I & 2; Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, and finally, -Harvest Moon a Wonderful Life-, it's not even close to Diablo 2, is a totally different game, but if ya like RpG games and don't have problems with a touch of simulation, you're gonna love this one, a great one.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 20, 2004, 02:40:53 PM
AiAI
s Sega!And Tales of Symphonia as well when it comes out. It got great, great review scores in Japan!
Post by: rpglover on March 20, 2004, 02:58:03 PM
and dont forget about baten kaidos- its gonna be great
Post by: KDR_11k on March 20, 2004, 06:05:28 PM
As for games that are out, try Lost Kingdoms II (better rent before buying, some people don't like it) in addition to the ones mentioned above. Phantasy Star Online is the closest you'll get to Diablo. Don't get scared by the name, it's fully playable offline (like Diablo). It's a hack&slay with leveling, randomized items (and Uniques!) and at least 10x as many quests as Diablo 2 (and none of them mandatory). It's not as advanced as D2 in some areas, but battles involve more tactics than Blizzard's game.
Post by: Chongman on March 20, 2004, 07:38:07 PM
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Crystal Chronicles is a game that can only be enjoyed in multiplayer with at least one other person playing. If you're on your own, it's absoloutely pointless and dull.
oh, that is so not true...at least not for every person. While it is true that multiplayer was much more enjoyable, single player was a blast also. Truly, it was fun and challenging that way. It also got rid of the chalice complaint because the moogle NEVER comes up short. But yeah, it is more fun with 2+ players, but that doesn't necessarily mean 1 player is crap.
PSO I&II was good...but it got so mundane. I mean, how many times have I been in this damn jungle? It was fun though, especially when with a friend. The battles just got a bit dull after awhile..but it was fun.
Oh, and yes, Skies is a plus. Though from what you're saying u might also enjoy RE 1 & 0
PS. theres another topic for this ;-)
Post by: shiznoid on March 20, 2004, 09:04:15 PM
Post by: Aretak on March 21, 2004, 02:06:24 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on March 21, 2004, 02:24:52 AM
Post by: shiznoid on March 21, 2004, 07:17:24 AM
Post by: theRPGFreak on March 21, 2004, 07:31:13 AM
Post by: BlkPaladin on March 21, 2004, 07:47:02 AM
Post by: Chongman on March 21, 2004, 10:45:21 AM
an rpg zelda?? ew...no...ack! thats just bizarre, it just doesn't seem right. It just wouldn't be zelda...u know?
thats just my take on it
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 21, 2004, 11:43:45 AM
Post by: theRPGFreak on March 21, 2004, 11:51:34 AM
Post by: Koopa Troopa on March 21, 2004, 12:01:56 PM
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Hey, it works with Mario...
Yeah if they used a battle system like M&L:SS (read: takes actual skill to play), and upped the anti somehow it could work. Zelda could even be a playable character.
Post by: Darc Requiem on March 21, 2004, 12:47:24 PM
Darc Requiem
Post by: KDR_11k on March 21, 2004, 06:52:36 PM
Post by: FOX McLOUD on March 22, 2004, 05:50:32 AM
Either way, that is very disturbing.
One thing is for certain, don't tell us such things, we don't want to know.
Lets leave this site for discussion about games.
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 22, 2004, 06:40:10 AM
Back on topic, I still think Zelda would work best as an Action/RPG along the lines of the perfect game, Terranigma, which was basically a LttP-ish adventure with experience points...Think Adventures of Link without the repetition and annoying level-up system... ^_^
Post by: theRPGFreak on March 22, 2004, 08:27:35 AM
Post by: Aretak on March 22, 2004, 08:34:03 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill
Does it really make that much of a difference whether I am or not?
If you look anything like Bridget, then yes... I'll know to bug you for pictures then.
Er, yes, anyway... GameCube RPGs... very interesting.
Post by: Draygaia on March 22, 2004, 01:56:47 PM
Post by: Berny on March 23, 2004, 05:25:46 PM
Post by: slacker on March 23, 2004, 08:19:33 PM
Post by: Shadow Fox on March 23, 2004, 11:34:23 PM
Skies of Arcadia Legends
Evolution: Worlds
Lost Kingdoms (AKA Rune)
Lost Kingdoms II
Baulder's Gate: Dark Alliance (can be found in most offbeat stores for a mere $8)
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
Animal CRACK-er, Crossing
Future Tactics: The Uprising
Medabots Infinity
Gladius
MegaMan X: Command Mission
Summoner: A Goddess Reborn (pretty damn good PS2 port, plus extras)
XMen Legends (not sure if this has been cancelled or not)
Yu Gi Oh!! ( I won't bother with the subtitle, simply because I hate this franchise)
Tales of Symphonia (due out in a few months)
Baten Katos (also due out in a few months)
Phantasy Star Online: Episodes I and II
Phantasy Star Online: Episode III C.A.R.D. Revolution
Pokemon Colesseum (well, it's sort of an RPG since it has more elements from the main GBA series)
Bascially pick through this selection here, read up on them, and pick up/rent whatever seems more attractive to you. And because you said you like hack-n-slash action such as Diablo, Hunter: The Reckoning isn't half-bad, though not quite an RPG.
Also, keep an eye out for any new GCN offerings from Square/Enix, as I'm SURE another FF and/or DragonQuest will make their way in due time.
-Official Ninja of PGC
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 24, 2004, 12:39:26 AM
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Originally posted by: Shadow Fox
Pokemon Colesseum (well, it's sort of an RPG since it has more elements from the main GBA series)
What do you mean, "sort of"? It is an 100% RPG...
Post by: theRPGFreak on March 24, 2004, 06:55:17 AM
Post by: Ymeegod on March 24, 2004, 07:58:56 AM
There is a single player mode (story mode) which is kinda like the RPG aspect from the GBA games where you go around a virtual world and collect and battle pokemon but it's pretty thin (plotwise) and short (10 hours).
Post by: Shadow Fox on March 24, 2004, 08:17:11 AM
QuoteI was saying that, between GBA and console versions, the console version of Pokemon have so-far been primarily just a large area to stage your Pokemon, instead of a full-blown adventure like the GameBoy classics.
Originally posted by: BillQuote
Originally posted by: Shadow Fox
Pokemon Colesseum (well, it's sort of an RPG since it has more elements from the main GBA series)
What do you mean, "sort of"? It is an 100% RPG...
Colesseum is much more like GBA Pokemon than Stadium 1 or 2, but lacks a little less than the handheld counterpart in terms of depth, IMO.
Sorry for any confusion on this.
-Official Ninja of PGC
Post by: Ian Sane on March 24, 2004, 08:40:27 AM
What's the big deal? It's not like the adventure Zelda games wouldn't still exist. They still make Mario platformers don't they? The Legend of Zelda RPG would be a spin-off series.
I have wanted a Zelda RPG since I saw how well it worked for Mario. If I was to design it it would feature the following:
- not cel-shaded graphics. It would look more like Skies of Arcadia.
- like in the Mario RPGs battles are not random. The enemies are all visible.
- Link is naturally the main character. Other members of the party include Zelda (who can transfrom from Zelda to Sheik) and some other guys like a Goron and a Zora.
- The game is full 3D with no fixed camera angles. Areas are wide 3D open areas each around the size of the world in Ocarina of Time. An overworld map seperates these areas thus making the complete world quite large.
- Level up system is similar to Super Mario RPG so the highest level isn't some stupid low amount like five.
- Battles are turn based and very similar to Mario RPG. Realtime interaction like timed hits are present but unlike M&L are not required to play the game. MP is for each character rather than shared like in Mario RPG. Each character has character specific abilities beyond regular attacks and spells. Link for example can use his bow or boomerang for different effects. Some enemies may require you to use certain abilities and items.
- Aside from the battles the rest of the game is all in real time. Link can interact with objects like he can in the other Zelda games and all the puzzles are in real time.
- Like in Paper Mario Link can attack an ememy before the battle and thus get a pre-emptive strike. Enemies can however do the same to Link.
- Like in most Zelda games the game will require you to travel between parallel worlds. Either different dimensions or different time periods. Whatever fits the story better.
- Link never talks like how Mario never talks in Super Mario RPG.
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 24, 2004, 09:08:17 AM
Post by: theRPGFreak on March 24, 2004, 11:42:27 AM
Post by: Draygaia on March 24, 2004, 01:28:13 PM
Post by: Smashman on March 24, 2004, 02:48:30 PM
But, anyqays, Pokemon Colusseum, Tales of Symphonia, and Baten Kaitos are a few to get if you own a GC and an RPG fan...
