The RPG Lounge [OT Approved] UPDATE ON LAST PAGE

Tales of Xillia is up for preorder through Amazon with a placeholder date of December 31.

Hoping it releases this summer

whiskeystrike

[QUOTE="whiskeystrike"]

Tales of Xillia is up for preorder through Amazon with a placeholder date of December 31.

Hoping it releases this summer

Young_Charter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovuY36fT30k

Anyone else interested in this? It's a RPG based off the macross franchise (if you know what that is lol). 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovuY36fT30k

Anyone else interested in this? It's a RPG based off the macross franchise (if you know what that is lol). 

GD1551

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovuY36fT30k

Anyone else interested in this? It's a RPG based off the macross franchise (if you know what that is lol). 

CommanderShiro

Yeah, that really sucks, I'm hoping when the other consoles I could possibly import these games for alot cheaper. Right now it's a bit too expensive for me.

I have an addiction. It's not easy for me to admit it, but I have one. I'm addicted to Ni no Kuni. I can't get enough of it.

Also, Persona 4 > Valkyria Chronicles >>>>>>>>>>>>>> everything

I have an addiction. It's not easy for me to admit it, but I have one. I'm addicted to Ni no Kuni. I can't get enough of it.

Also, Persona 4 > Valkyria Chronicles >>>>>>>>>>>>>> everything

yokofox33

[QUOTE="yokofox33"]

I have an addiction. It's not easy for me to admit it, but I have one. I'm addicted to Ni no Kuni. I can't get enough of it.

Also, Persona 4 > Valkyria Chronicles >>>>>>>>>>>>>> everything

MrSelf-Destruct

[QUOTE="roboccs"]Hi guys, Long time no chat YC! Love the thread. I've been playing pretty much only RPGs lately. I prefer JRPGs but in the past few years really got into some WRPGs, mainly Dragon Age Origins, Mass Effect 2 and 3, and Oblivion and Skyrim. I'm currently playing Xenoblade Chronicles, Arc Rise Fantasia, and Last Story for Wii. I am only 12 or so hours into Mass Effect 3 but haven't played it in months (I have a bad habit of stopping games for long periods of time :( And honestly I've been really getting into some older jrpgs. I've decided to try Persona 2 Eternal Punishment on PS1 and I finally started Tales of Destiny 2 (or Tales of Eternia) for PS1. Oh! And I'm pretty far into Final Fantasy 6, need to get back in to that too!! Man, I have rpg A.D.D. !! All this and I really don't get to play games all that much... probably why I never finish anything!!Young_Charter

I'll probably get flamed for this but I don't like Dark Souls honestly.Now I'm not that type of guy to immediately dismissed a game if I don't like it,since I love rpgs and I heard many great postive feedback about DS I got it for $15 and decided to give it a try ....unfortunately I just never could get into it,no offense to anyone who loved the game but I just find it somewhat boring and its obviously pretty difficult,also I like playing games for the storyline as well but DS just never hit that mark for me in terms of story.Lately my friend been trying to show me how awesome it is and while I liked some aspects of it my opinion just never changed about it. Skyrim on the other hand looks more like an rpg I might like but I could never get it at a cheap price and it came out awhile nowTriniPlayer

I really hope The Witcher 3 comes out on a PS platform.

I really hope The Witcher 3 comes out on a PS platform.

SuperNovaftw

Ni No Kuni is awesome. :)

sanim02

[QUOTE="TriniPlayer"]I'll probably get flamed for this but I don't like Dark Souls honestly.Now I'm not that type of guy to immediately dismissed a game if I don't like it,since I love rpgs and I heard many great postive feedback about DS I got it for $15 and decided to give it a try ....unfortunately I just never could get into it,no offense to anyone who loved the game but I just find it somewhat boring and its obviously pretty difficult,also I like playing games for the storyline as well but DS just never hit that mark for me in terms of story.Lately my friend been trying to show me how awesome it is and while I liked some aspects of it my opinion just never changed about it. Skyrim on the other hand looks more like an rpg I might like but I could never get it at a cheap price and it came out awhile nowxGamePlayerx19

So what do you guys think of Resonance of Fate? It looks pretty good, thinking of maybe picking it up.

So what do you guys think of Resonance of Fate? It looks pretty good, thinking of maybe picking it up.

xGamePlayerx19

I haven't finished the game yet, but I'll give you my quick verdict regardless.

Resonance of Fate is, from what what I've played so far (I made it up to about chapter 5), a really solid rpg. It's better than most, but not the best either.

The story is a bit confusing at first, but you slowly get the gist of it after a few cutscenes. The characters are incredibly funny, and you mostly get to know them from skits (similar to those of Tales of Graces F), which are hilarious and provide a lot of backstory. Essentially, much more emphasis is centered on the three characters than it is on trying to save the world, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I found it refreshing.

The gameplay is the star of Resonance of Fate. The battle system is innovative and fresh while managing to sort of modernize the typical jrpg battle system, in that it's a blend of real-time and strategy; a hybrid, if you will. On a more neutral note, the battle system is extremely daunting. Whether that's a good thing or bad thing is up to the player, I guess. The battle system will kick your butt, but if you take the time to learn all it has to offer you'll take great pride in overcoming what was, from an initial glance, an impossible boss fight. Even then, you are still going to be learning, improving, and experimenting as the game's enemies rarely stay the same. I guess what I'm trying to say is that Resonance of Fate does not hold your hand - it expects you to persevere and learn.

Outside of battling, there are various sidequests (more like fetch quests, really) which provide much needed change. It's nothing to special, but I found it to pretty fun. You can also upgrade/purchase parts for your various guns which is isn't overly complex, but fun nonetheless. Oh, I almost forgot! There's a boutique where you spend your in-game currency on, well, clothes! It's a nice touch. Tons of customization from hair, outfits, shoes, accessories is strangely addicting.

The graphics are gorgeous, the cutscenes look great, and everything is rendered well. My only complaint is that the battle arenas look more or less the same... Brown, black, and rusty silvers - those are colors that you will have to grow accustomed to. Then again, those colors are prominent for a reason (it's story related) so I can't fault the blandness too much.

But yeah, I would award Resonance of Fate with at least an 8/10. That's still subject to change, though, as I haven't yet completed the game.

[QUOTE="xGamePlayerx19"]

So what do you guys think of Resonance of Fate? It looks pretty good, thinking of maybe picking it up.

Ace_of_Spades90

I haven't finished the game yet, but I'll give you my quick verdict regardless.

Resonance of Fate is, from what what I've played so far (I made it up to about chapter 5), a really solid rpg. It's better than most, but not the best either.

The story is a bit confusing at first, but you slowly get the gist of it after a few cutscenes. The characters are incredibly funny, and you mostly get to know them from skits (similar to those of Tales of Graces F), which are hilarious and provide a lot of backstory. Essentially, much more emphasis is centered on the three characters than it is on trying to save the world, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I found it refreshing.

The gameplay is the star of Resonance of Fate. The battle system is innovative and fresh while managing to sort of modernize the typical jrpg battle system, in that it's a blend of real-time and strategy; a hybrid, if you will. On a more neutral note, the battle system is extremely daunting. Whether that's a good thing or bad thing is up to the player, I guess. The battle system will kick your butt, but if you take the time to learn all it has to offer you'll take great pride in overcoming what was, from an initial glance, an impossible boss fight. Even then, you are still going to be learning, improving, and experimenting as the game's enemies rarely stay the same. I guess what I'm trying to say is that Resonance of Fate does not hold your hand - it expects you to persevere and learn.

Outside of battling, there are various sidequests (more like fetch quests, really) which provide much needed change. It's nothing to special, but I found it to pretty fun. You can also upgrade/purchase parts for your various guns which is isn't overly complex, but fun nonetheless. Oh, I almost forgot! There's a boutique where you spend your in-game currency on, well, clothes! It's a nice touch. Tons of customization from hair, outfits, shoes, accessories is strangely addicting.

The graphics are gorgeous, the cutscenes look great, and everything is rendered well. My only complaint is that the battle arenas look more or less the same... Brown, black, and rusty silvers - those are colors that you will have to grow accustomed to. Then again, those colors are prominent for a reason (it's story related) so I can't fault the blandness too much.

But yeah, I would award Resonance of Fate with at least an 8/10. That's still subject to change, though, as I haven't yet completed the game.

I really hope The Witcher 3 comes out on a PS platform.

SuperNovaftw

I'm counting on it. The PS4 isn't going to have the Cell architecture which made the PS3 hard to develop for. I think it's safe to say we'll see CD Projekt's future games on the PS4 (like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077). 

[QUOTE="SuperNovaftw"]

I really hope The Witcher 3 comes out on a PS platform.

Vari3ty

I'm counting on it. The PS4 isn't going to have the Cell architecture which made the PS3 hard to develop for. I think it's safe to say we'll see CD Projekt's future games on the PS4 (like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077). 

So what do you guys think of Resonance of Fate? It looks pretty good, thinking of maybe picking it up.

xGamePlayerx19

RoF is one great game if you take the time to invest in the battle system. It's tough to figure out at first, but becomes second nature after you get the hang of it. It's my 3rd favorite RPG on the PS3 behind Valkyria Chronicles and Ni No Kuni.

Anyone here ever play Eternal Sonata? I'm playing it because I'm on a JRPG kick after playing Ni no Kuni for a couple weeks. It's a fun game, but long winded (some of the cut scenes seem close to 10 minutes!). The combat system is great though, and I'm hooked. It's certainly not an awesome game like Kuni, but it's pretty good.

Anyone here ever play Eternal Sonata? I'm playing it because I'm on a JRPG kick after playing Ni no Kuni for a couple weeks. It's a fun game, but long winded (some of the cut scenes seem close to 10 minutes!). The combat system is great though, and I'm hooked. It's certainly not an awesome game like Kuni, but it's pretty good.

DaRq_MiNoS

Beat the first 2 levels of Catherine, im excited to play through this one

@Young_Charter What happened to the Final Fantasy Versus XIII thread? hope the game's development isnt transferred to the next PlayStation.01_855403

[QUOTE="DaRq_MiNoS"]

Anyone here ever play Eternal Sonata? I'm playing it because I'm on a JRPG kick after playing Ni no Kuni for a couple weeks. It's a fun game, but long winded (some of the cut scenes seem close to 10 minutes!). The combat system is great though, and I'm hooked. It's certainly not an awesome game like Kuni, but it's pretty good.

whiskeystrike

I am thinking about buying Star Ocean The Last Hope on PS3, what do you think? It is my first Star Ocean game.01_855403

[QUOTE="01_855403"]I am thinking about buying Star Ocean The Last Hope on PS3, what do you think? It is my first Star Ocean game.Young_Charter

The Last Hope is the worst RPG I've ever played. Possibly the worst game I've ever played. It wasn't a bad taste, it was a bad thing fir the universe. I hope that game burns in hell where it belongs.

I'm not joking.

Contemplating picking up a used Vita somewhere down the line.

Never owned a PSP and playing PSN/PS1 games on the go is super appealing. And admittedly while there aren't many games out for it I would get, they greatly appeal to me. Persona 4 with all the bonus content and Soul Sacrifice specifically. Hopefully that Tales remake gets ported along and a few other RPGs and I think I'll do it.

[QUOTE="Young_Charter"][QUOTE="01_855403"] Your better off getting Till The End of Time. I heard the Last Hope was a bad tasteyokofox33

The Last Hope is the worst RPG I've ever played. Possibly the worst game I've ever played. It wasn't a bad taste, it was a bad thing fir the universe. I hope that game burns in hell where it belongs.

I'm not joking.

Contemplating picking up a used Vita somewhere down the line.

Never owned a PSP and playing PSN/PS1 games on the go is super appealing. And admittedly while there aren't many games out for it I would get, they greatly appeal to me. Persona 4 with all the bonus content and Soul Sacrifice specifically. Hopefully that Tales remake gets ported along and a few other RPGs and I think I'll do it.

whiskeystrike

Anyone here ever play Eternal Sonata? I'm playing it because I'm on a JRPG kick after playing Ni no Kuni for a couple weeks. It's a fun game, but long winded (some of the cut scenes seem close to 10 minutes!). The combat system is great though, and I'm hooked. It's certainly not an awesome game like Kuni, but it's pretty good.

DaRq_MiNoS

[QUOTE="DaRq_MiNoS"]

Anyone here ever play Eternal Sonata? I'm playing it because I'm on a JRPG kick after playing Ni no Kuni for a couple weeks. It's a fun game, but long winded (some of the cut scenes seem close to 10 minutes!). The combat system is great though, and I'm hooked. It's certainly not an awesome game like Kuni, but it's pretty good.

Texas2089

[QUOTE="Young_Charter"][QUOTE="01_855403"]I am thinking about buying Star Ocean The Last Hope on PS3, what do you think? It is my first Star Ocean game.yokofox33

The Last Hope is the worst RPG I've ever played. Possibly the worst game I've ever played. It wasn't a bad taste, it was a bad thing fir the universe. I hope that game burns in hell where it belongs.

I'm not joking.

I've had an addiction to Pokémon White 2 for quite some time now. The game is a blast to play and I can't get enough of the game. 

Otherwise I was playing Chrono Trigger DS up until I got back into Pokémon. Haven't touched Xenoblade in a while, although I should. And I just purchased both Fire Emblem: Awakening and Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Both games are incredible and can't wait to get further into them. 

**Also in my backlog: Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Persona 3: FES, Final Fantasy IX

Contemplating picking up a used Vita somewhere down the line.

Never owned a PSP and playing PSN/PS1 games on the go is super appealing. And admittedly while there aren't many games out for it I would get, they greatly appeal to me. Persona 4 with all the bonus content and Soul Sacrifice specifically. Hopefully that Tales remake gets ported along and a few other RPGs and I think I'll do it.

whiskeystrike

[QUOTE="Texas2089"][QUOTE="DaRq_MiNoS"]

Anyone here ever play Eternal Sonata? I'm playing it because I'm on a JRPG kick after playing Ni no Kuni for a couple weeks. It's a fun game, but long winded (some of the cut scenes seem close to 10 minutes!). The combat system is great though, and I'm hooked. It's certainly not an awesome game like Kuni, but it's pretty good.

Young_Charter

I've had an addiction to Pokémon White 2 for quite some time now. The game is a blast to play and I can't get enough of the game. 

Otherwise I was playing Chrono Trigger DS up until I got back into Pokémon. Haven't touched Xenoblade in a while, although I should. And I just purchased both Fire Emblem: Awakening and Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Both games are incredible and can't wait to get further into them. 

**Also in my backlog: Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Persona 3: FES, Final Fantasy IX

Zassimick

I actually traded in Paper Mario though. Massive disappointment. Just didn't have the same charm that the first 2 games had.  Maybe you'll enjoy it more when you get around to it.  P3Fes and FFIX are incredible though.

Anyone try any of the ME3 DLC? (Other than Ashes to Ashes and the Extended cut)