ginoscope | 14 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 8:54 PM, the tall guy said: I've got two games, and I could pretty much flip a coin to say which would be my favorite RPG. It's either Suikoden II or Shining Force III. Both are tremendously fun (definitely get the patches and play all three scenarios for Shining Force, two and three are excellent and finish out the story). One of the things they have in common are replay value, at least to me. You get 108 characters in Suikoden II, definitely have lots of opportunities to employ different ones through different sections of the game. I am with you my favorite game is Shining Force III on the Saturn. I played the Japanese scenario 2 and 3 before the patches were made. I need to go back and experience them in English. Other than Shining Force III my favorite series is Dragon Quest. I am currently playing VII on the 3ds and XI on the switch. It's not a popular choice among series fans but I love Dragon Quest VII the best. I put 103 hours into the PS1 game and have been really enjoying the 3ds remake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A. | 1,139 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 10:53 AM, MrMark0673 said: Haha! I only play once my wife and daughter are in bed, but when my life settles down I can usually squeeze in like an hour a night. I have a TON of stuff on my plate that will be over soon and then I plan to binge it hard. I'm in the same boat, I have been plugging away at DQ11 after the kids go to bed for like an hour a night. It's fun though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMark0673 | 197 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, B.A. said: I'm in the same boat, I have been plugging away at DQ11 after the kids go to bed for like an hour a night. It's fun though! That’s it, I’m cracking it open tonight. I have tomorrow off for stupid property appraisal stuff and I have some genuine free time coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doner24 | 1,193 Moderator · Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 29 minutes ago, MrMark0673 said: That’s it, I’m cracking it open tonight. I have tomorrow off for stupid property appraisal stuff and I have some genuine free time coming up. Ha, just ordered a copy from Amazon. Excited to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tall guy | 63 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, ginoscope said: I am with you my favorite game is Shining Force III on the Saturn. I played the Japanese scenario 2 and 3 before the patches were made. I need to go back and experience them in English. Other than Shining Force III my favorite series is Dragon Quest. I am currently playing VII on the 3ds and XI on the switch. Me too! My first time playing scenarios 2 and 3 were in Japanese using a walkthrough I printed off the internet. Crazy to think about it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonwarrior83 | 16 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1. Dragon Warrior 4 (NES/DS) 2. Final Fantasy 3 (SNES/GBA) 3. Baldurs Gate (PC/Switch) 4. Baldurs Gate 2 Dark Alliance (Gamecube) 5. Dragon Quest 8 (PS2) Some honorable mentions Skies of Arcadia, Grandia 2, Lufia 1 and 2, Super Mario RPG, Neverwinter Nights, Earthbound, Nier Automata, Final Fantasy 2, Terrinegma and Illusion of Gaia ( kind of hybrid action RPGs), Star Ocean, swords and runes. Those are just from the games I've played but I've heard great things about alot of other RPGs like the Ys series, breath of fire, paladins quest, phantasy star series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Rothchild | 9,400 Editorials Team · Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 You heard great things about Paladin's Quest too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoleGoose | 94 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I played through Paladin's Quest a few years ago. Not terrible, but eh, not the best either. Playable though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganJoanne | 365 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Never been heavy into the RPGs, I dunno, short attention span or most weren't interesting enough to keep me with them. But did enjoy a good bunch of them. Not listing top down action-adventure games with RPG elements because those a are whole different animal, so more RPG, less action. So typical JRPG or Strategy RPG. Dragon Warrior (NES) - A favorite because of the simplicity, one on one combat, a lone hero, that's me Dragon Warrior IV (NES/DS - both versions) - I liked the characters and story, better than the previous two in the series Final Fantasy VI (SNES) - Such a intricate story, with a combination of magic and machinery, and all of the characters were a delight, and the game was exciting as well as emotionally gripping Mystic Quest (SNES) - The basics all done right, small likable cast of characters, easy to pick up and play, has some small bits of puzzle interactivity with environments Final Fantasy IV (PS1 - played and beat on the PS1, Final Fantasy Chronicles collection) - This one didn't pull me in the first time I tried playing it, but it grew on me Suikoden (PS1) - Who would think that there could be so many likable characters in one game! Gensou Suikoden II (PS1 - I had the Japanese version long ago) - Enjoyed the first game so couldn't wait for this to come out, got it the moment I saw that Starland had it in stock, even better than the first WildArms (PS1) - Felt similar to Mystic Quest, very basic but also with those same interactive simple puzzles that Mystic Quest has, and like that game only a few very endearing characters needed Legend of Legaia (PS1) - An RPG with fighting moves, very different and it actually worked Saiyuki : The Journey West (PS1) - Didn't think I'd like the Strategy RPG thing, but glad I got this one then Chrono Trigger (DS) - Never really played this one even though had it with the Final Fantasy Chronicles collection, I didn't give it much of a chance then, until I decided to get it for the DS, found I was missing out on a treasure all those years, a masterpiece Honorable mention : Final Fantasy VIII (PS1) - A bit more complicated than I would prefer, so I didn't think I would like it but enjoyed it more than FFVII which I never could really get into, but never did finish it, too distracted by other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiRD | 137 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Vintage Snes all the way! 1) Final Fantasy 3 2) Chrono Trigger 3) Secret of Mana 4) Earthbound 5) Final Fantasy 2 6) Lufia 2 7) Super Mario RPG 8)Breath of Fire 2 9) Breath of Fire 10) EVO Search for Eden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,783 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Been playing Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition on the Switch. Yeah, it shows some age, but I forgot how amazing are the characters and story... well, truth be told you have to play through the entire saga (BG II and Throne) to get the full epic story, and it really is epic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaryD | 235 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Top 5 RPGs: Chrono Trigger Final Fantasy IV Illusion of Gaia Secret of Mana Dragon Warrior IV So many more that I enjoy such as Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, various Final Fantasy games, various Dragon Warrior/Quest games, Soul Blazer, Breath of Fire series, and the list goes on and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonwarrior83 | 16 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Reed Rothchild said: You heard great things about Paladin's Quest too? Yes sir!! 27 minutes ago, ScaryD said: Top 5 RPGs: Chrono Trigger Final Fantasy IV Illusion of Gaia Secret of Mana Dragon Warrior IV So many more that I enjoy such as Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, various Final Fantasy games, various Dragon Warrior/Quest games, Soul Blazer, Breath of Fire series, and the list goes on and on. How is soul blazer? I need to watch a youtube video of that one, isn't somehow related to actraiser? Edited November 1, 2019 by Dragonwarrior83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Rothchild | 9,400 Editorials Team · Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Not really. Other than sorta building towns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcing1030 | 10 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Soul blazer has same feel of Actraiser but it reminds me is if Enix were to do a Zelda type game, it’s excellent and I got into it w few years ago, love the music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMR | 516 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I still like turn based RPGs the most. Recently I've been getting more and more into dungeon crawlers, with maps of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralSoul | 500 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Off the top of my head, my top 10 are: 1. EarthBound (SNES) 2. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES) 3. Final Fantasy IX (PS1) 4. Final Fantasy XII (PS2) 5. Final Fantasy X (PS2) 6. Paper Mario (N64) 7. Final Fantasy VII (PS1) 8. Chrono Trigger (SNES) 9. Legend of Mana (PS1) 10. Mother 3 (GBA) Honorable mentions: Pokemon Emerald (DS) Final Fantasy VI (SNES) Pokemon White 2 (DS) FInal Fantasy IV (SNES) Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (GCN) Breath of Fire III (PS1) Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals (SNES) I love RPGs, I don't have as much time for them these days which sucks because I want to replay so many of my favorites, or play some new ones. But they just consume so much time. I left out modern action RPGs since they feel significantly different than traditional JRPGs. Otherwise I'd include stuff like Dark Souls and Skyrim. Best console for RPGs? My personal favorite is clearly SNES. But PS1 and PS2 are also top-tier RPG consoles. DS and GBA are also pretty good. I can't say I feel the same about any other console though Switch is certainly gaining ground in this department. Favorite RPG series? Well I'd say Final Fantasy overall but the Mother series, as small as it is, are some of my favorite games of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaryD | 235 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 9:46 PM, Dragonwarrior83 said: Yes sir!! How is soul blazer? I need to watch a youtube video of that one, isn't somehow related to actraiser? Soul blazer is a good action rpg with some puzzle solving elements. I agree with xcing1030 that it has an Actraiser vibe crossed with a Zelda flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausden | 323 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) Finished up Cat Quest recently and found it to be a really laid back and enjoyable action rpg. If you enjoyed Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, definitely grab this one. And if you have kids like me and want to complete an RPG but also want to be able to pick up and put down and not be overwhelmed with where you left off, this is the game for you. @Gloves any chance we can sticky this thread? Edited December 3, 2019 by Ausden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,683 Administrator · Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Ausden said: Finished up Cat Quest recently and found it to be a really laid back and enjoyable action rpg. If you enjoyed Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, definitely grab this one. And if you have kids like me and want to complete an RPG but also want to be able to pick up and put down and not be overwhelmed with where you left off, this is the game for you. @Gloves any chance we can sticky this thread? Sorry, stickies are more for content that doesn't get much posts, but is important that everyone be able to find it. For a thread like this I'd suggest following the thread so you can find it more easily in future if it's not particularly active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,290 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I favor SRPG (or just plain strategy games) a bit more than regular RPGs - mostly because they are more interesing for replays because you can try different things. My top 5 strategy games. Dark Wizard (Sega CD) Nectaris (PS1) Brigandine (PS1) Shining Force II (Genesis) Master of Monsters (Genesis) RPGS Final Fantasy II (SNES) Landstalker (Genesis) Lunar the Silver Star (Sega CD) Golden Axe Warrior (SMS) Equinox (SNES) For what it is worth I liked 7th Saga and to a lesser degree Paladin's Quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,539 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Crystalis just got released on Switch online. I'm so stoked right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugi | 83 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Zill O'll (ps1) Parasite Eve (ps1) a bit different than the usual lists you see around here heh. I do love me the classics such as chrono trigger, the SNES Final fantasies etc, but Parasite Eve is by far my absolute favourite game ever. There's just that something on it. Zill O'll is a japan-only RPG Im so obsessed with that I've been scheming on translating it to english for 20 years now.... (halfway done!) Says something about how high I rank it in my list of games, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,689 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 5:08 PM, TheBiRD said: Vintage Snes all the way! 1) Final Fantasy 3 2) Chrono Trigger 3) Secret of Mana 4) Earthbound 5) Final Fantasy 2 6) Lufia 2 7) Super Mario RPG 8)Breath of Fire 2 9) Breath of Fire 10) EVO Search for Eden SNES RPGs for the win! 3 hours ago, Mugi said: Zill O'll (ps1) Parasite Eve (ps1) a bit different than the usual lists you see around here heh. I do love me the classics such as chrono trigger, the SNES Final fantasies etc, but Parasite Eve is by far my absolute favourite game ever. There's just that something on it. Zill O'll is a japan-only RPG Im so obsessed with that I've been scheming on translating it to english for 20 years now.... (halfway done!) Says something about how high I rank it in my list of games, heh. I really liked the pseudo-science mitochondrial stuff and weird battle system of Parasite Eve. Unfortunately, I only ever rented it when I actually played PS1, so I only got a few hours in. I think I have it in a box somewhere, so hopefully I'll actually play it before I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickman | 3,918 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 So many great RPGs to choose from that it’s hard to even do a top 5. I’ve settled on these five: 1. Persona 4 2. Dark Souls 3. FF6 4. Chrono Trigger 5. NWN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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