Favorite Action RPG

Star Ocean: 'Till the end of time, hands down.

In my opinion it's better than KH, but that's only because of the whole disney thing.

If you haven't played it, give it a go.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that it's made by Square-Enix. So you know you're onto a winner. 

Kingdom Hearts series...

If there were tales of destiny series in ps2, that would be defenitely my favorite action rpg..

Might want to give Dark Cloud 2 a try. It is kind of hard to directly compare to anything but the combat is definitely remiscent of action RPGs. Don't expect a deep story or huge challenge or anything though.SpaceMoose

Valkyrie Profile would be the best, then I would go with Star Ocean 3 and finally with Rogue Galaxy

The Kingdom Hearts games are my favourite action RPGs, but since you own those try Dark Cloud 1 & 2

Kingdom Hearts series...

If there were tales of destiny series in ps2, that would be defenitely my favorite action rpg..

all_mint

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Kingdom Hearts series...

If there were tales of destiny series in ps2, that would be defenitely my favorite action rpg..

Aztlan_920228

Valkyrie Profile would be the best, then I would go with Star Ocean 3 and finally with Rogue Galaxy

kenshinhimura16

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Valkyrie Profile would be the best, then I would go with Star Ocean 3 and finally with Rogue Galaxy

finalfan789

I was mentioning the PS 2 one, Silmeria. VP 1 or lenneth is for both PSP and PS1. Silmeria is a prequel so you dont need to play Lenneth first. I still havent played Lenneth, Im waiting till I have my PSP. 

[QUOTE="kenshinhimura16"]

Valkyrie Profile would be the best, then I would go with Star Ocean 3 and finally with Rogue Galaxy

finalfan789

[QUOTE="Aztlan_920228"][QUOTE="all_mint"]

Kingdom Hearts series...

If there were tales of destiny series in ps2, that would be defenitely my favorite action rpg..

AtelierFan

http://www.tales-cless.org/?page=tod2 

Wow, am I the only one who hasn't enjoyed Rogue Galaxy?  lol

Well, I have few I like so I'll just list em... Valkyrie Profile 2, Star Ocean, Tales of the Abyss, Tales of Legendia and Radiata Stories.

It's worth noting that I am really looking forward to Odin Sphere, which is an action RPG... Due out May 22nd.  Have a look if you haven't, it looks really good! 

Nobody has mentioned FF12...is there a reason for it? :? Cause I think its a great RPG..and allthough Im not a diehard FF-fan I had a blast playing this game.Rated_25

because its not an action rpg. they got rid of the turn system but they kept all the strategy. and theres really no action to the new battle system. 

Wow, am I the only one who hasn't enjoyed Rogue Galaxy?  lol

Terami

No, I went from liking this game initially, to hating it by the end, to now having mixed feelings about it. It got off to a good start, and there was a lot I liked about the game; but endlessly repeating dungeons and excessive enemy encounters wore out the combat system pretty quick. For most of the battles I would just use my most powerful special ability over and over to plow through them as quickly as possible. I ended up grudgingly completing the game (which gets exponentially more laborious as you progress) because I had already put so many hours into it. I prefer games that challenge my mind, or at least my reflexes, but the only thing RG seemed to challenge was my patience. The weapon synthesis, inventory, and assembly line features showed surprising depth; unfortunately the combat system did not.

All ranting aside though, my favorite action RPG would probably be Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the GBA, which Square will hopefully release for PS2 in North America as well.

I gotta say Kingdom Hearts series, though Dark Cloud and Star Ocean 3 are great.juicetino

Is Okami not considered to be an Action RPG?azzezino

[QUOTE="azzezino"]Is Okami not considered to be an Action RPG?ErrorOfRuto

What sets apart an action adventure game form an action RPG? What are the differences?

What sets apart an action adventure game form an action RPG? What are the differences?

azzezino

That's a good question, and I'm not really sure of an answer, but here's my understanding of the distinctions for what it's worth.

There is certainly a lot of overlap between the genres, and a convincing argument could possibly be made to include Okami as an action rpg, but as I understand it, rpgs are set apart by their heavy basis around statistics and character building.

Rpgs usually involve leading one or more characters on a quest during which they participate in battles and gain levels through experience. The player has the option of developing the character(s) in unique ways by increasing certain statistics or equipping weapons and items. This is usually done through a series of menus displaying character status and progression, with a wide range of options open to the player. Greater emphasis is placed on each player building a unique and customized character, hence the name "role playing game."

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What sets apart an action adventure game form an action RPG? What are the differences?

ErrorOfRuto

That's a good question, and I'm not really sure of an answer, but here's my understanding of the distinctions for what it's worth.

There is certainly a lot of overlap between the genres, and a convincing argument could possibly be made to include Okami as an action rpg, but as I understand it, rpgs are set apart by their heavy basis around statistics and character building.

Rpgs usually involve leading one or more characters on a quest during which they participate in battles and gain levels through experience. The player has the option of developing the character(s) in unique ways by increasing certain statistics or equipping weapons and items. This is usually done through a series of menus displaying character status and progression, with a wide range of options open to the player. Greater emphasis is placed on each player building a unique and customized character, hence the name "role playing game."