Suggest a Good RPG

Capt Howdy

I'm trying to find a good RPG for my wife on 360 and PS3. She REALLY loved FFX and is a huge Breath of Fire (PSX) fan. I know Disgea 3 got some good reviews, as did Tales of Vesperia. But are there any other must play RPG's for these two systems that I should buy her?

And yes, we have most the DS and GBA RPG's, especially the FF re-releases.

Thanks in advance everyone.

Javen

I really enjoyed Lost Odyssey. It's very basic in terms of gameplay, but the story really tugs at the old heartstrings. A lot.

Also if you're willing to wait a few months, make it a point to grab The Last Remnant.

Ah_Pook

you could try Valkyria Chronicles, its a SRPG for the ps3. theres a demo.

Capt Howdy

Javen wrote: »

I really enjoyed Lost Odyssey. It's very basic in terms of gameplay, but the story really tugs at the old heartstrings. A lot.

Also if you're willing to wait a few months, make it a point to grab The Last Remnant.

Is it more FF turn based, or Secret of Mana action based? She liked Mana, but prefers FF turn style.

Schide

Lost Oddysey is turn based, but it's not quite like FF's ATB system, more like Dragon Quest where you select all your attacks before each turn. It's more stylisticly like a FF though. Good game though.

Blue Dragon is another 360 RPG that's like a Dragon Quest clone, but I haven't played it yet so I can't comment beyond that.

Eternal Sonata for the 360 is similar to Tales of games or Star Ocean games for the battle system.

Disgaea 3 would be good if she's never played a Disgaea before. Well, at least Disgaea 2 was too similar and not as good as Disgaea for me to get into it. I don't know about 3 really though.

Is that it for now? I think...maybe something else on the PS3. The Last Remnant is coming out soonish though, that might be pretty good.

Capt Howdy

She liked the Blue Dragon and Eternal Sonata demos; I just haven't bought them yet.

I'm just making sure I haven't overlooked some rare gem; a holy grail of next gen RPG, if you will. I can't help but think that someone hasn't made the end all RPG for the new systems yet.

Shady3011

Eternal Sonata is a pretty good choice if she likes turn based RPGs. While you do perform your actions in a set amount of time, you have infinite time to plan them since the timer doesn't start until you perform an action. Plus, it has some co-op as well. I'd probably suggest the PS3 version since that has some extra content to it.

As for the killer RPG, FFXIII is still a while off.

Capt Howdy

I think I'll get her Eteranal Sonata for PS3 and Blue Dragon on 360. I figure I can't lose between the two choices. I'm sure she'll love one of them, if not both.

Thanks for help again.

Shady3011

Blue Dragon is a good choice considering it's now a sub $20 game. I believe TRU might have it for less if you can find a copy there.

BahamutZERO

Chrono Trigger is getting a DS port, right? You should definitely pick that up whenever it is coming out. I'm not sure when that is, though.

I know that's not exactly what you were asking about, but... Chrono Trigger is widely held to be one of the best JRPGs ever made.



Oh, just remembered something. Have you played Persona 3 or Shin Megami Tensai: Nocturne? Those are really good, although a fair bit more... psychological? than most RPGs. They're PS2 games.

Capt Howdy

BahamutZERO wrote: »

Chrono Trigger is getting a DS port, right? You should definitely pick that up whenever it is coming out. I'm not sure when that is, though.

I know that's not exactly what you were asking about, but... Chrono Trigger is widely held to be one of the best JRPGs ever made.

She already knows, and plans on buying it. She actually told me about it coming to the DS; such an awesome wife. Thanks though Zero, if I didn't already know, I would have jumped in delight from the news. :^:

Drakelees

My girlfriend played Blue Dragon (360), Fable II, & Eternal Sonata (360). All which we both enjoyed playing, or at least me watching while I worked on homework. Hopefully they are both good.

BTW Eternal Sonata is about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines. I've personally almost beaten the first level so I'm a bit lost on the details minus what has been filled in for me as I go. I hate spoilers so she's has been intentionally vague with me.

urahonky

Blue Dragon should be the game you purchase. I'm serious :P

Khavall

How does she feel about ARPGs?

mastrius

urahonky wrote: »

Blue Dragon should be the game you purchase. I'm serious :P

Annnnnnnd yes. You listen to this man here. Game kicks much ass.

Capt Howdy

Khavall wrote: »

How does she feel about ARPGs?

She loved KH 1 & 2, Chain of Memories, and Secret of Mana. But who didn't?

Khavall

Drakelees wrote: »

BTW Eternal Sonata is about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines.

I'm sorry, did you just refer to Frederik Chopin as "a 15th century composer or something along those lines?"?

really?
First off, Chopin as a romantic composer was a 19th century composer, but he's also one of the most influential composers for piano in the current canon of art music.

a 15th century composer indeed.

Frederik Chopin. Also it's not his life, it's a fantasy on his last unconscious moments before he died at 39 of tuberculosis, an envisioning of what his dreams would be like. As such it can get a little heavy handed with the "WE KNO MUSICZS!" but still it is not "about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines".

Gragsdhg.

Pancake

Have either of you ever tried a game that wasn't from Japan?

Khavall

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Khavall wrote: »

How does she feel about ARPGs?

She loved KH 1 & 2, Chain of Memories, and Secret of Mana. But who didn't?

In that case, has she considered Fallout 3?

Capt Howdy

Khavall wrote: »

Drakelees wrote: »

BTW Eternal Sonata is about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines.

I'm sorry, did you just refer to Frederik Chopin as "a 15th century composer or something along those lines?"?

really?
First off, Chopin as a romantic composer was a 19th century composer, but he's also one of the most influential composers for piano in the current canon of art music.

a 15th century composer indeed.

Frederik Chopin. Also it's not his life, it's a fantasy on his last unconscious moments before he died at 39 of tuberculosis, an envisioning of what his dreams would be like. As such it can get a little heavy handed with the "WE KNO MUSICZS!" but still it is not "about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines".

Gragsdhg.

You know, Frederick Fucking Chopin.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Val Kilmer, just awesome.

mastrius

Khavall wrote: »

Drakelees wrote: »

BTW Eternal Sonata is about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines.

I'm sorry, did you just refer to Frederik Chopin as "a 15th century composer or something along those lines?"?

really?
First off, Chopin as a romantic composer was a 19th century composer, but he's also one of the most influential composers for piano in the current canon of art music.

a 15th century composer indeed.

Frederik Chopin. Also it's not his life, it's a fantasy on his last unconscious moments before he died at 39 of tuberculosis, an envisioning of what his dreams would be like. As such it can get a little heavy handed with the "WE KNO MUSICZS!" but still it is not "about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines".

Gragsdhg.

Hwell. I dont know what to say. Are you serious in your defense or is this just your cock-crazy antics? Who knows. But I loved Sonata. A LOT. Also, Lost Odyssey, that game was amazing. Vesperia, just...wow. I dont know...the RPGs on the 360 havent really let me down at all so.

Food

Pancake wrote: »

Have either of you ever tried a game that wasn't from Japan?

Yeah, I was going to ask this because while there haven't been a whole lot of killer JRPG's this gen, we have gotten a bunch of great RPGs from western companies. Namely Mass Effect, Oblivion, Fallout 3 and Fable 2.

Of course, western RPGs and JRPGs are practically different genres so I guess it depends on your taste.

edit: He was 400 years off. That's like saying Paul McCartney was a contemporary to Bach and they used to jam together.

Capt Howdy

Pancake wrote: »

Have either of you ever tried a game that wasn't from Japan?

Where else would they come from? o_O

Chance

Ah_Pook wrote: »

you could try Valkyria Chronicles, its a SRPG for the ps3. theres a demo.

There isn't enough lime in the world.

McCly

FALLOUT 3!

Fig-D

Capt Howdy wrote: »

I think I'll get her Eteranal Sonata for PS3 and Blue Dragon on 360. I figure I can't lose between the two choices. I'm sure she'll love one of them, if not both.

Thanks for help again.

I may not have been a huge fan of Eternal Sonata, but I'd save a few bucks and get ES on 360 instead. I think the PS3 version adds some minor items to the plot and a new character, but you can find ES for 360 on the cheap now while ES on PS3 just came out.

Also, I'm going with the option others haven't talked about yet which is buy more PS2 games. Get Persona 3: FES. Its a great JRPG with some social sim aspects and a nice difficulty level that makes fights feel rewarding and doesn't beat your ass into the ground like SMT: Nocturne. Also Persona 4 comes out next month. P3FES can be found for just over $20 and I believe P4 will release at $40.

TheSuperWoot

McCly wrote: »

FALLOUT 3!

Listen to this man. As someone who found Oblivion pretty mediocre and bland, I am thoroughly enjoying Fallout 3. I would also highly recommend Mass Effect.

This is all assuming that you guys aren't opposed to playing western RPGs though.

Fig-D

Mass Effect is the best game on the 360 as far as I'm concerned.

And I have a lot of games.

LoveIsUnity

Fig-D has it right! Pick up Persona 3: FES. If I were rich I would just send copies of the SMT games to people every time one of these threads popped up.

Doc Holliday

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Khavall wrote: »

Drakelees wrote: »

BTW Eternal Sonata is about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines.

I'm sorry, did you just refer to Frederik Chopin as "a 15th century composer or something along those lines?"?

really?
First off, Chopin as a romantic composer was a 19th century composer, but he's also one of the most influential composers for piano in the current canon of art music.

a 15th century composer indeed.

Frederik Chopin. Also it's not his life, it's a fantasy on his last unconscious moments before he died at 39 of tuberculosis, an envisioning of what his dreams would be like. As such it can get a little heavy handed with the "WE KNO MUSICZS!" but still it is not "about the life of a 15th century composer or something along those lines".

Gragsdhg.

You know, Frederick Fucking Chopin.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Val Kilmer, just awesome.

Why I do believe no one can resist invoking yours truly.

Cokomon

Fig-D wrote: »

Mass Effect is the best game on the 360 as far as I'm concerned.

And I have a lot of games.

As much as I love Mass Effect, I think Fallout 3 might be edging it out, IMO.

Also, you guys suggesting western RPGs didn't catch this on the last page.

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Pancake wrote: »

Have either of you ever tried a game that wasn't from Japan?

Where else would they come from? o_O

Either he is not interesting or you'll need to provide some more education on the subject.

projectmayhem

Tell me you have Golden Sun 2. Please. If you don't, this game is now your #1 choice. (GBA game)

ToyD

If she's an FF fan I would highly recommend Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, and Infinite Undiscovery. Lost Odyssey is a trip back to the old menu based combat, but I loved every bit of it THOROUGHLY. Blue Dragon has it's own unique turn based system that is a hybrid of the ATB system that based itself on some skills being faster than others. Infinite Undiscovery is more active battle with "kinda gambits" that you saw in FF XII.

I thoroughly recommend all of them. If she wants a western RPG, I'd certainly recommend Fallout 3 if she can get into the grittiness of the world. It really is a superb game.

Robos A Go Go

The Shadow Hearts series is awesome, though the first game is a little ugly.

goobers

Random question-does it seem to anyone else like there's simply less RPGs being published this generation? I haven't really followed them much, but at least the hyped ones seem fewer and farther between than when the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube era, and way less than the PS1/N64 era.

Capt Howdy

Cokomon wrote: »

Fig-D wrote: »

Mass Effect is the best game on the 360 as far as I'm concerned.

And I have a lot of games.

As much as I love Mass Effect, I think Fallout 3 might be edging it out, IMO.

Also, you guys suggesting western RPGs didn't catch this on the last page.

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Pancake wrote: »

Have either of you ever tried a game that wasn't from Japan?

Where else would they come from? o_O

Either he is not interesting or you'll need to provide some more education on the subject.

That was a joke. I failed at the wording, or the joke emphasis. One of the two.

I didn't know Fallout was an RPG, to be honest. She's more into the epic fantasy storylines tho. Fallout seems more for me. I was looking at the box yesterday, but wanted to check the reviews before I purchased it. I'm heading out today to grab AC/DC tack pack, so I may grab Fallout3 and Etrnal Sonata. The Chopin angle seems pretty interesting.

MacGuffin

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Cokomon wrote: »

Fig-D wrote: »

Mass Effect is the best game on the 360 as far as I'm concerned.

And I have a lot of games.

As much as I love Mass Effect, I think Fallout 3 might be edging it out, IMO.

Also, you guys suggesting western RPGs didn't catch this on the last page.

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Pancake wrote: »

Have either of you ever tried a game that wasn't from Japan?

Where else would they come from? o_O

Either he is not interesting or you'll need to provide some more education on the subject.

That was a joke. I failed at the wording, or the joke emphasis. One of the two.

I didn't know Fallout was an RPG, to be honest. She's more into the epic fantasy storylines tho. Fallout seems more for me. I was looking at the box yesterday, but wanted to check the reviews before I purchased it. I'm heading out today to grab AC/DC tack pack, so I may grab Fallout3 and Etrnal Sonata. The Chopin angle seems pretty interesting.

If you're looking for an Epic RPG, you should look no further than Mass Effect. And at least one of you both probably would enjoy it massively.

Toxin01

360... uuuuh.

Mass Effect
Fallout 3 I heard is good, not picked it up yet.
Kotor 1 or 2 if they are backwards compatible.

Ergandar

JRPG- Vesperia is easily the greatest JRPG on the system, hands down. Yuri is a stone-cold badass.

WRPG- Whether it is Mass Effect, Fable 2, or Fallout 3, all of them are good choices. ME and Fallout are sci fi, but Fable 2 is fantasy.

lowlylowlycook

goobers wrote: »

Random question-does it seem to anyone else like there's simply less RPGs being published this generation? I haven't really followed them much, but at least the hyped ones seem fewer and farther between than when the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube era, and way less than the PS1/N64 era.

Well, the crazy thing is which console is getting the majority of JRPGs. It boggles the mind.

Cokomon

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Cokomon wrote: »

Also, you guys suggesting western RPGs didn't catch this on the last page.

Capt Howdy wrote: »

Pancake wrote: »

Have either of you ever tried a game that wasn't from Japan?

Where else would they come from? o_O

Either he is not interesting or you'll need to provide some more education on the subject.

That was a joke. I failed at the wording, or the joke emphasis. One of the two.

Yeah, I thought it was a joke, it was just kind of worded weird. I also gave me flashbacks to Ketchum_Ash, a forumer we used to have around here.