My parents order Mass Effect for me for Christmas, but the website has misplaced and cancelled the order. So now they're giving me the cash to pick it up. But now I'm doubting the choice of game. I need help in deciding between Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey. I don't want to just have a WRPG vs JRPG debate, but have real opinions.

I played Knights of the Old Repulic and thought it was decent. The game play was okay and the story was cool, but I'm not sure if the Star Wars licence made it better for me. I tried playing Oblivion, went 8 hours before selling it. The game was boring and has nothing going on (personal note, the graphics were bland and the world was far from beautiful). Anyway, I've always been a fan of the Final Fantasy series (7,9 and 10) and Lunar series. They are some of my favourite games, but I also really disliked Blue Dragon. I'm not sure if I should shell out the cash for another Mistwalker game.

So thats my taste in RPGs, not sure which to get. I know Lost Odyseey isn't out yet, but I thought I'd ask before I look on launch day.

Lost Odyssey

If you weren't a big fan of KOTOR or Oblivion, Mass Effect probably isn't your bag. Lost Odyssey is supposed to have different gameplay styles than Blue Dragon, not as bland, and much closer to Final Fantasy. Read the reviews on Lost Odyssey on different sites.

Lost Odyssey

If you weren't a big fan of KOTOR or Oblivion, Mass Effect probably isn't your bag. Lost Odyssey is supposed to have different gameplay styles than Blue Dragon, not as bland, and much closer to Final Fantasy. Read the reviews on Lost Odyssey on different sites.

SpootyHead

No offense but I disagree. I never played KOTOR, and I disliked Oblivion very much. But I loved Mass Effect. And Lost Odyssey looks promising. Check out the reviews at Gametrailers.com and IGN. Mass Effect is definitely worth your money. But if you're more into turn-based JRPGs, then LO would probably be for you. I'm still a skeptic on LO, I'll have to wait and see more reviews, and pick it up a week after it's release.

Mass Effect is a great game. It feels very different from KOTOR because most of the combat plays as a third person shooter.

Lost Odyssey is supposed to be old school RPG'ing. Like, very old school. Some people have said it's like playing an RPG from 1995!

I'm curious about your comments about Oblivion. You said there was nothing to do. Oblivion is full of stuff to do. Easily over 100 hours of gameplay on just quests. Then there's caves and ruins to explore for cool items and all that DLC. You also said the graphics were bland. I thought the graphics were, and still are, some of the best you'll see on 360. Are you playing on a HDTV?

Anyway, back on topic. I'd say you should get Mass Effect or Eternal Sonata depending on if you want a WRPG or JRPG.

Mass Effect is a great game. It feels very different from KOTOR because most of the combat plays as a third person shooter.

Lost Odyssey is supposed to be old school RPG'ing. Like, very old school. Some people have said it's like playing an RPG from 1995!

I'm curious about your comments about Oblivion. You said there was nothing to do. Oblivion is full of stuff to do. Easily over 100 hours of gameplay on just quests. Then there's caves and ruins to explore for cool items and all that DLC. You also said the graphics were bland. I thought the graphics were, and still are, some of the best you'll see on 360. Are you playing on a HDTV?

Anyway, back on topic. I'd say you should get Mass Effect or Eternal Sonata depending on if you want a WRPG or JRPG.

x-2tha-z

I am playing on a HDTV, its 47inches, with a fantastic audio setup. I don't know about the gameplay of oblivion, I found very ew interesting quests to keep me busy. Everybody in the game mentions something to do, but nothing compelled mt to follow through in Oblivion. It wasn't intriguing or exciting, the quests all felt empty. The same with the graphics, looking around Hyrule in Twilight Princess was awe inspiring, but Oblivion always looked artificial and typical. I found the art style and world to have no soul to it, but this is again just me. I know lots of people like it and thats great, I just wanted to have people understand that I didn't, so they would have more information to help inform their advice.

I couldn't really get hooked on Oblivion either for some reason, even though it's a good game itself.

I liked FF VII, IX, and X to, so pry go for LO. Your decision. Read up on them.

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Mass Effect is a great game. It feels very different from KOTOR because most of the combat plays as a third person shooter.

Lost Odyssey is supposed to be old school RPG'ing. Like, very old school. Some people have said it's like playing an RPG from 1995!

I'm curious about your comments about Oblivion. You said there was nothing to do. Oblivion is full of stuff to do. Easily over 100 hours of gameplay on just quests. Then there's caves and ruins to explore for cool items and all that DLC. You also said the graphics were bland. I thought the graphics were, and still are, some of the best you'll see on 360. Are you playing on a HDTV?

Anyway, back on topic. I'd say you should get Mass Effect or Eternal Sonata depending on if you want a WRPG or JRPG.

jaycromer12

I am playing on a HDTV, its 47inches, with a fantastic audio setup. I don't know about the gameplay of oblivion, I found very ew interesting quests to keep me busy. Everybody in the game mentions something to do, but nothing compelled mt to follow through in Oblivion. It wasn't intriguing or exciting, the quests all felt empty. The same with the graphics, looking around Hyrule in Twilight Princess was awe inspiring, but Oblivion always looked artificial and typical. I found the art style and world to have no soul to it, but this is again just me. I know lots of people like it and thats great, I just wanted to have people understand that I didn't, so they would have more information to help inform their advice.

Yes. It's funny how different two peoples opinions can be. I've got both versions of Twilight Princess and I don't think it looks anywhere near as good as Oblivion. I think most people would agree with me on that.

I said in my last post you should get Mass Effect or Eternal Sonata. After your latest post I've changed my mind. You should definitely get Mass Effect. The soundtrack in Mass Effect is awesome. You and your fantastic audio setup will love it.

My parents order Mass Effect for me for Christmas, but the website has misplaced and cancelled the order. So now they're giving me the cash to pick it up. But now I'm doubting the choice of game. I need help in deciding between Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey. I don't want to just have a WRPG vs JRPG debate, but have real opinions.

I played Knights of the Old Repulic and thought it was decent. The game play was okay and the story was cool, but I'm not sure if the Star Wars licence made it better for me. I tried playing Oblivion, went 8 hours before selling it. The game was boring and has nothing going on (personal note, the graphics were bland and the world was far from beautiful). Anyway, I've always been a fan of the Final Fantasy series (7,9 and 10) and Lunar series. They are some of my favourite games, but I also really disliked Blue Dragon. I'm not sure if I should shell out the cash for another Mistwalker game.

So thats my taste in RPGs, not sure which to get. I know Lost Odyseey isn't out yet, but I thought I'd ask before I look on launch day.

jaycromer12

I'd check out Eternal Sonata actually.. It plays like a traditional JRPG but with a few combat twists that make it really fun.

But you really can't go wrong with Mass Effect, either.

I avoid Lost Odyssea simply because I've heard of it getting bad reviews.

I'd check out Eternal Sonata actually.. It plays like a traditional JRPG but with a few combat twists that make it really fun.

But you really can't go wrong with Mass Effect, either.

I avoid Lost Odyssea simply because I've heard of it getting bad reviews.

PiNwOrM

4 great reviews and 1 bad reviews = bad reviews??

I dont think so.. gamespy was the only place that gave it below 80% so far

IGN = 8.2/10

Gametrailers = 88%

UK 360 magazine = 4/5

UGO = 85%

and then gamespy gave it 2.5/5 (50%)

So in reality 4 out of 5 reviews liked it... thats 80% so far

I think you'll love Mass Effect. Theres nothing like looking at the earth from the moon. Or the Sun and a dark blue moon staring down at ya.

Its that awsome.

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Blitzkid......Was that really necessary? A picture or two, fine. That was just overkill. I've got 4meg broadband and even my connection struggled with all of that.x-2tha-z

Well some of us appreciate him going out of his way to show us all that. I know i loved the fact that he posted all that. To each there own

[QUOTE="x-2tha-z"]Blitzkid......Was that really necessary? A picture or two, fine. That was just overkill. I've got 4meg broadband and even my connection struggled with all of that.kozzy1234

Well some of us appreciate him going out of his way to show us all that. I know i loved the fact that he posted all that. To each there own

I think he meant to each THEIR own.

My parents order Mass Effect for me for Christmas, but the website has misplaced and cancelled the order. So now they're giving me the cash to pick it up. But now I'm doubting the choice of game. I need help in deciding between Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey. I don't want to just have a WRPG vs JRPG debate, but have real opinions.

I played Knights of the Old Repulic and thought it was decent. The game play was okay and the story was cool, but I'm not sure if the Star Wars licence made it better for me. I tried playing Oblivion, went 8 hours before selling it. The game was boring and has nothing going on (personal note, the graphics were bland and the world was far from beautiful). Anyway, I've always been a fan of the Final Fantasy series (7,9 and 10) and Lunar series. They are some of my favourite games, but I also really disliked Blue Dragon. I'm not sure if I should shell out the cash for another Mistwalker game.

So thats my taste in RPGs, not sure which to get. I know Lost Odyseey isn't out yet, but I thought I'd ask before I look on launch day.

jaycromer12