I forgot to mention just how fucking unbelievable the music is in Chrono Trigger, dare I say best soundtrack ever? I do.
They create so much mood and atmosphere that you can almost take it for granted. It almost pulls me into the game more than any other element (fortunately the story and characters are also fantastically compelling).
Lunar: The Silver Star on the Sega CD. I bought it used from Funcoland, the case was cracked, the CD was a little scratched and the manual smelled like perfume (still does actually) but I loved every second of that game.
Arlock41
Title: Naunie
Joined: Dec 07 2008
Posts: 1026
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 04:18 pm
My most favorite RPG ever is Hydelide.
3skulls
Title: Skinned Alive to Death
Joined: Mar 11 2010
Location: San Digital, Ca.
Posts: 70
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 04:29 pm
As the one who started the FFVII thread I'd have to say that's my favorite of all time. It was the first RPG I ever played through and got me hooked on the genre. Since then I've gone back and played the previous Final Fantasy games and even the great Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana.(only on emulators though) If had had played anyo f those games when I was younger I'd probably vote different but FFVII was my first love in the world of RPGS and I still get misty when Sephiroth kills Aeris.
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Unykle Broh
Title: Idiotique
Joined: Jul 24 2009
Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Posts: 77
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 04:43 pm
It's not the greatest or most popular RPG, but I just might be the most fond of The 7th Saga, primarily for nostalgic reasons.
Andrew Man wrote:
I forgot to mention just how fucking unbelievable the music is in Chrono Trigger, dare I say best soundtrack ever? I do.
There are several kickass RPG soundtracks out there (Earthbound and Secret of Mana come to mind), but I would agree that Chrono Trigger just might be the best. That video didn't even include the Undersea Palace, Tyran Castle, or the Battle with Magus.
Drew Linky
Wizard
Joined: Jun 12 2009
Posts: 4209
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 07:37 pm
Golden Sun series, hands down.
https://discord.gg/homestuck is where you can find me literally 99% of the time. Stop on by if you feel like it, we're a nice crowd.
Atma
Title: Dragoon
Joined: Apr 29 2010
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 2450
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 08:26 pm
Unykle Broh wrote:
It's not the greatest or most popular RPG, but I just might be the most fond of The 7th Saga, primarily for nostalgic reasons.
One of my friends growing up had a copy of it, I really enjoyed it as a kid.
I could say the awesome games that have already been mentioned, one I haven't seen though that I loved as a kid and still play about once a year or so is Shadowrun on SNES. I like the dark gritty "adult themed" SNES style of it.
I'm going to have to say that one Sonic RPG for the DS, seeing as how it's the only RPG I've beaten. I've tried FFVII and FFVIII but I don't have any PS1 memory cards so I could never get any farther than the first few levels. And those are my only other RPG's. I also don't really have the attention span for an RPG, as much as I want to play them. Anyone know an easy RPG I could use to "introduce" me to the genre?
Drew Linky
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Joined: Jun 12 2009
Posts: 4209
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 09:25 pm
I know this will sound favoritist, but Golden Sun. It has a good introduction on how to fight in it and what to do, without excluding the excellent puzzle-format or storyline. It's a definite win.
https://discord.gg/homestuck is where you can find me literally 99% of the time. Stop on by if you feel like it, we're a nice crowd.
Neutral-Bob
Title: Zarkin Frood
Joined: Aug 17 2006
Location: Casa Del Guapo
Posts: 964
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 09:47 pm
awsgames wrote:
I'm going to have to say that one Sonic RPG for the DS, seeing as how it's the only RPG I've beaten. I've tried FFVII and FFVIII but I don't have any PS1 memory cards so I could never get any farther than the first few levels. And those are my only other RPG's. I also don't really have the attention span for an RPG, as much as I want to play them. Anyone know an easy RPG I could use to "introduce" me to the genre?
If you're looking for a general introduction into the genre any of the Final Fantasies or the first three Wild Arms would be a good start . If you're looking for something that is a little flashy and fun to watch I'd recommend one of the Shadow Hearts games. It's a good series and the gameplay is relatively easy to understand. The attacks are fluid and feel nice and solid when they connect. Characters and enemies alike change location depending on how they're hit, putting you at an advantage if you play your cards right. The judgment ring system allows you to play a roulette style mini game to judge the effectiveness of attacks and items, kind of like how skills worked on Sonic Chronicles.
If any of that interests you keep in mind that the first game in the series is a little more traditional in it's style but keeps the judgment ring system. Sorry to ramble on, I hope that helped.
"When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." - C.S Lewis
Douche McCallister
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Title: DOO-SHAY
Joined: Jan 26 2007
Location: Private Areas
Posts: 5672
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 09:51 pm
NES - Dragon Warrior IV
SNES - Lufia II, single handedly the best SNES RPG ever created.
GEN - Phantasy Star III or IV
N64 - ummm...Aiyden Chronicles?
Saturn - Dragon Force
Sega CD - Shining Force CD
PSX - Final Fantasy VII, Vanguard Bandits or Legend of Legaia
DC - PSO
PS2 - Legaia or Shadow Hearts Series
XBOX - KOTOR
PS3 - FFXIII
360 - ????
Wii - FFIV: After Years
Andrew Man
Title: Is a Funklord
Joined: Jan 30 2007
Location: Annandale, VA
Posts: 5603
Posted:
Jun 06 2010 11:25 pm
awsgames wrote:
I'm going to have to say that one Sonic RPG for the DS, seeing as how it's the only RPG I've beaten. I've tried FFVII and FFVIII but I don't have any PS1 memory cards so I could never get any farther than the first few levels. And those are my only other RPG's. I also don't really have the attention span for an RPG, as much as I want to play them. Anyone know an easy RPG I could use to "introduce" me to the genre?
Any of the Mario & Luigi games on GBA and the DS are great RPG's for beginners, as well as any of the console Mario RPG's like Thousand Year Door on the Gamecube.
Either FF Tactics for the PS1 or Skies of Arcadia for Dreamcast. The latter was just fucking nuts, especially the airship combat. I really wish I could get a hold of that again. I lucked into getting a RE: Code Veronica model Dreamcast for 60 bucks at Bookmans out here.
Edit: And 7th Saga? I borrowed it from a kid up the street but got frustrated and took it back. I played as the mutant or LUX and got my ass handed to me every time by Lejes or that fucking demon-looking bounty hunter dude. I finally beat it last year on rom, and it was about fucking time. Hard as shit. Good story, though.
Who likes role-playing games? Me. Way too goddamn much.
anorexorcist
Title: Polar Bear
Joined: May 21 2008
Location: The Cock and Plucket
Posts: 2131
Posted:
Jun 07 2010 12:01 am
KOTOR and Fallout 3 are probably my two favorite RPGs.
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awsgames
Joined: May 29 2010
Posts: 168
Posted:
Jun 07 2010 12:53 am
Quote:
I know this will sound favoritist, but Golden Sun. It has a good introduction on how to fight in it and what to do, without excluding the excellent puzzle-format or storyline. It's a definite win.
Quote:
If you're looking for a general introduction into the genre any of the Final Fantasies or the first three Wild Arms would be a good start . If you're looking for something that is a little flashy and fun to watch I'd recommend one of the Shadow Hearts games. It's a good series and the gameplay is relatively easy to understand. The attacks are fluid and feel nice and solid when they connect. Characters and enemies alike change location depending on how they're hit, putting you at an advantage if you play your cards right. The judgment ring system allows you to play a roulette style mini game to judge the effectiveness of attacks and items, kind of like how skills worked on Sonic Chronicles.
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Any of the Mario & Luigi games on GBA and the DS are great RPG's for beginners, as well as any of the console Mario RPG's like Thousand Year Door on the Gamecube.
Thanks guys, I'll be on the lookout for these games. I'm probably going to end up with the Mario one's as they seem to be the most liked of these so far. And are probably the most accessible too.
Doddsino
Joined: Oct 01 2009
Posts: 5316
Posted:
Jun 07 2010 01:27 am
Douche McCallister wrote:
N64 - ummm...Aiyden Chronicles?
Never played Paper Mario?
Ermac
Title: Thread Killer
Joined: Aug 04 2008
Location: Outworld
Posts: 1512
Posted:
Jun 07 2010 01:37 am
anorexorcist wrote:
KOTOR and Fallout 3 are probably my two favorite RPGs.
those are my two of my favorite non traditional RPG's
slapolakinkaido
Title: Illegitimate Son of God
Joined: Jul 14 2009
Posts: 1565
Posted:
Jun 07 2010 02:03 am
Douche McCallister wrote:
SNES - Lufia II, single handedly the best SNES RPG ever created.
I played Lufia 1 on SNES but never owned it. So I never got that far in it. Never played Lufia 2. Was it really that good? Better than Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger?
username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
Posts: 16136
Posted:
Jun 07 2010 07:46 am
aeonic wrote:
Either FF Tactics for the PS1 or Skies of Arcadia for Dreamcast. The latter was just fucking nuts, especially the airship combat. I really wish I could get a hold of that again. I lucked into getting a RE: Code Veronica model Dreamcast for 60 bucks at Bookmans out here.
Edit: And 7th Saga? I borrowed it from a kid up the street but got frustrated and took it back. I played as the mutant or LUX and got my ass handed to me every time by Lejes or that fucking demon-looking bounty hunter dude. I finally beat it last year on rom, and it was about fucking time. Hard as shit. Good story, though.
dont they have skies for the gamecube?
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aeonic
Title: Sporadic Poster
Joined: Nov 19 2009
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Posts: 2747
Posted:
Jun 07 2010 11:36 am
I think they might've ported it, I couldn't say.
Who likes role-playing games? Me. Way too goddamn much.
