Author Topic: Could use some decision help (Read 9500 times)

KDR_11k · « **on:** April 09, 2010, 03:11:54 PM »

I'm undecided between FFCC Crystal Bearer, Sakura Wars, Fragile Dreams and Rune Factory, really can't decide which one to try. Though it seems that Fragile Dreams has disappeared from store shelves (was there a recall or has that really sold out?) so maybe the decision will be easier.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2010, 04:37:44 PM »

I haven't played any of those, so I recommend Red Steel 2.

-FFCC2 seems to have been a disappointment, which surprises me.
-I don't know anything about Sakura Wars.
-Fragile looks like a good adventure game and I will probably get it some day.
-I hear Rune Factory is like a Fantasy RPG version of Harvest Moon.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2010, 05:12:14 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy² on April 09, 2010, 04:37:44 PM

I haven't played any of those, so I recommend Red Steel 2.

I just beat RS2, that's why I'm looking for something new.

Mop it up · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2010, 05:39:16 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy² on April 09, 2010, 04:37:44 PM

-I hear Rune Factory is like a Fantasy RPG version of Harvest Moon.

I guess that's a good way to explain it. Like a mix of Harvest Moon and a dungeon crawler, to be more exact. For one who likes Harvest Moon it'd be a safe bet, there is a lot to do in the game. I haven't played the other games so I can't really comment on the topic at hand, though.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2010, 06:44:52 PM »

I like FFCC, Fragile, and RFF for different reasons.

Never touched Sakura Wars franchise.

ejamer · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2010, 10:34:07 PM »

For the most entertainment value, I'd recommend Rune Factory. That game can swallow days of playing time if it appeals to you.

But Fragile Dreams is probably the game that interests me most. Even if it is a flawed adventure, the game just looks so eerily beautiful that I'm drawn to it.

FFCC: Crystal Bearers looks interesting enough, but I'm waiting for a price drop. Frankly I'd be surprised if it isn't selling for under $30 before then end of the year... and that's is a better fit for "how much" I want the game.

broodwars · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2010, 10:52:02 PM »

Looks like I'll be the one to chime in on Sakura Wars: it's really good, but it's a classic example of a "guide game." If you're not following some sort of walkthrough or whatnot, you kind of screw yourself over since your responses in the dialogue sequences (which can be very random) determine how powerful your teammates are. The game's designed for multiple playthroughs, as the game simply does not give you enough time to just explore various locations and dialogue possibilities for maximum efficiency on your first playthrough. The game also has some severe pacing issues: there's a distinct "adventure game" side with seas of static images and text (see: Phoenix Wright), and there's a distinct "battle" side with turn-based strategy not dissimilar from Valkyria Chronicles (which this team also made). In my opinion, the two halves do not gel together very well, with the adventure side tending to drag endlessly for periods before the game finally switches to the chapter's given battle. This is a very niche game, but if you're considering buying a Harvest Moon game as an alternative you might be the audience for the game. Just be prepared: this game is wacky. I'm talking Gatekeepers or Vandread-style wacky (which, personally, I find charming. If you're going to be silly, by all means go all the way).

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:09:40 AM »

Rune Factory. As I always say, "When in doubt, go with Harvest Moon."

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:16:42 AM »

Well KDR it is really up to you on what type of game you want to try out.
Sakura Wars is a mix of a dating sim and a strategy game.
Rune Factory Frontier a mix of Havest Moon and a dungeon crawler.
Fragile Dreams is a action RPG with an emphisis on exploration.
The Crystal Bearers is a RPG that has some interesting game mechinics such as Telekensis.

What type of game do you want to play?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2010, 02:03:06 AM »

I know what the games are about but I can't decide which one to go for.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2010, 02:06:36 AM »

Maxi, CRYSTAL BEARERS IS NOT AN RPG.

It's like Zelda meets Boom Blox.

Christ, I should hurry and make some gameplay videos.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2010, 02:07:02 AM »

Quote from: KDR_11k on April 10, 2010, 02:03:06 AM

I know what the games are about but I can't decide which one to go for.

Find another hobby and save some money for the meantime?

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2010, 02:19:01 AM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 10, 2010, 02:06:36 AM

Maxi, CRYSTAL BEARERS IS NOT AN RPG.

It's like Zelda meets Boom Blox.

Christ, I should hurry and make some gameplay videos.

That description of Crystal Bearers sounds a lot more awesome than you probably intended it to, and moved it closer to the top of my backlog.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2010, 02:21:53 AM »

That is true. It wasn't intentional, but strived to be easy to relate to.

Ymeegod · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2010, 03:08:12 AM »

I'm leaning towards Sakura Wars myself. Sounds up my alley.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2010, 05:23:56 AM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 10, 2010, 02:07:02 AM

Quote from: KDR_11k on April 10, 2010, 02:03:06 AM
I know what the games are about but I can't decide which one to go for.

Find another hobby and save some money for the meantime?

I vote this. Wait, do you have No More Heroes 2 yet?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2010, 06:28:29 AM »

Not out in the EU yet.

...right?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2010, 06:58:49 AM »

Dunno, might come soon but I'm not even a third into NMH1 and honestly don't like it much. For comparison I found God of War meh and that's supposed to be the greatest game that genre has ever seen.

Stratos · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2010, 03:36:01 PM »

This reminds me that I have FFCCCB (...lol...) still sitting unplayed on my shelf. Go with RFF or FFCC I say. I got turned off of Sakura Wars when I watched the trailer.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2010, 06:29:03 AM »

Heh, Amazon says buying RFF, SW and FD together is common.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2010, 04:33:10 PM »

I think Fragile was the unanimous choice here, right?

Wait, can you get Cursed Mountain? Deep Silver is gone so this will be a collectable.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2010, 04:41:49 PM »

I'm seeing the PC version of Cursed Mountain everywhere, not sure about the Wii version but I'm not very interested in it.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #22 on:** April 11, 2010, 04:58:26 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy² on April 11, 2010, 04:33:10 PM

Deep Silver is gone so this will be a collectable.

They are still around, only their Vienna, Austria based studio (Deep Silver Vienna) shut down. In fact, they just published a game last week (Prison Break: The Conspiracy for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3).

noname2200 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2010, 12:57:35 PM »

Rune Factory Frontier is my second-most favorite game, but I didn't like it as much as Rune Factory 2, which you've already played. I haven't played any of the others, though, so RFF may still be the best game on the list.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2010, 01:00:38 PM »

It was Red Steel 2 I played, not Rune Factory. I decided to go the weird route though and picked up Sakura Wars just because it seems like a weirdass game.

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Author Topic: Could use some decision help (Read 9500 times)