is there anything wrong with chrono trigger on the DS specifically? Also Silent Hill, Eternal Darkness and Amnesia Dark Descent put together do not scare me as much as FF X2 does
A good jrpg, please
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I'd say go for Eternal Sonata, behind that cutesy exterior, is a very good story (especially as you get closr to end) fantastic music, and addictive, if a bit simple gameplay.
It'll also last you a fair bit, because it has two endings, and your second play through has a bunch of stuff that you can unlock, not to mention a bonus post game dungeon that I'm still playing through with my party at Level 86 roughly. It's a good 'un, I suggest you give it a try if you haven't already.
It'll also last you a fair bit, because it has two endings, and your second play through has a bunch of stuff that you can unlock, not to mention a bonus post game dungeon that I'm still playing through with my party at Level 86 roughly. It's a good 'un, I suggest you give it a try if you haven't already.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree. While Eternal Sonata is an absolutely beautiful game with incredible music (as befits a game about Chopin) and has an interesting battle system, I found the story to be incredibly poorly paced. I still haven't managed to get myself to finish it simply because it takes so long to get anywhere.Bakuryukun said:
This isn't a slight against "long" stories either. I'm fine with long stories, but they need to actually move. Eternal Sonata's story is so goddamn slow it drives me nuts and I end up quitting out of boredom to play an RPG which moves faster than a snail's pace.
Obviously we're going to disagree here, but I thought I'd offer my opinion on the game as well.
Because I got this strange impression that Emil and Marta were out to make my ears bleed then piss all over the story that was set before they popped out of nowhere. Their mission was in that regard a success I suppose?kyosai7 said:
A 5th recommendation for Tales of Symphonia. True classic.
I really enjoyed Emil and Marta, and thought they had a really good romance. They ditched the " The like each other, but won't say anything besides "you're a good friend" to each other until the last hour of the game" cliche that annoys me to no end.Charli said:
Didn't hurt that I could also relate to Emil on a personal level, because I'm not the most courageous guy, myself. He really had me rooting for him.
The DS version of Chrono Trigger is the best yet. It includes the anime cutscenes of the PS1 edition, but without the load times. It also includes a new ending to link it up better with Chrono Cross.mirror said:
And I really enjoy FFX-2. The story's not all dark and serious, but I think it's a fun story. Not to mention it had an AMAZING battle system, and the best edition of the Job system since V!
This. I have it on the DS and am loving every minute of it.SideburnsPuppy said:
Still kicking myself for waiting 15 years to play it though (didn't get it when it first came out)
While everybody is screaming ToS, they forget another great JRPG gem on the 'cube.
Baten Kaitos Eternal Wings and the lost Ocean.
It's a great game. Great story and probably the best combat i've ever seen once you really get into it. Fact that you have to think on the fly and not just reuse the same moves allover again really trains you to be better at the game.
If you're a completist though, this game will eat you up. The 100% is nigh impossible to get.
Baten Kaitos Eternal Wings and the lost Ocean.
It's a great game. Great story and probably the best combat i've ever seen once you really get into it. Fact that you have to think on the fly and not just reuse the same moves allover again really trains you to be better at the game.
If you're a completist though, this game will eat you up. The 100% is nigh impossible to get.
My recommendations (that have been said before because ninjas live here). I'm not going to quote or count how many times they've been said:
Legend of Dragoon (PS1)
Tales of Symphonia (GameCube)
The World Ends with You (DS)
Chrono Trigger (SNES/DS)
Further ideas:
Golden Sun / The Lost Age (GBA)
Pokemon
Yeah, I don't know. Tales of Symphonia will eat up so much of your time if you decide to go completionist on it, though, it should keep you busy for a good while.
Legend of Dragoon (PS1)
Tales of Symphonia (GameCube)
The World Ends with You (DS)
Chrono Trigger (SNES/DS)
Further ideas:
Golden Sun / The Lost Age (GBA)
Pokemon
Yeah, I don't know. Tales of Symphonia will eat up so much of your time if you decide to go completionist on it, though, it should keep you busy for a good while.
One of my favourite JRPGs is Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifers Call/Nocturne (depends where you are, at least, it's implied they're the same game?) But that's the sort of game you play if you don't mind your games being a: trippy as hell, or b: HATING YOU, because that game hates you. Oh it hates you so very much.
I'd also recommend Recettear, but it's not a very traditional JRPG concept (one of the reasons I love it so much) so I'd check the demo on that first.
I'd also recommend Recettear, but it's not a very traditional JRPG concept (one of the reasons I love it so much) so I'd check the demo on that first.
I'd recommend Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, for the PS2. It's got solid combat, a fantastic story, brilliant artwork and some great characters.
Additionally, I'd recommend The World Ends With You for the DS, since that's different and fun, which is always a good mix.
Oh, and Chrono Trigger, either on the SNES or DS. Well, or the PlayStation, but I prefer the SNES version myself.
Additionally, I'd recommend The World Ends With You for the DS, since that's different and fun, which is always a good mix.
Oh, and Chrono Trigger, either on the SNES or DS. Well, or the PlayStation, but I prefer the SNES version myself.
Golden Sun was a beautiful gem for the gameboy advance which alot of people didn't play (It didn't get hugely popular like final fantasy or zelda).
Have to say though it is in the top 10 in my favorite RPGs (I know alot of my mates did as well).
A game for the sega mega drive "Shining Force 2" was also another game which is overlooked. Have to say it's one of the few games I can pick up once every 4 years and finish it...
Have to say though it is in the top 10 in my favorite RPGs (I know alot of my mates did as well).
A game for the sega mega drive "Shining Force 2" was also another game which is overlooked. Have to say it's one of the few games I can pick up once every 4 years and finish it...
Rogue Galaxy, it has a combat system similiar to Kingdom Hearts, with skills, special moves, and stat bonuses unlocked in a system similiar to FF12's gambit system. You can also craft new weapons by leveling them up and combining them.
As for story it's a tad stock, but the space travel themes and elements of Star Wars add alot. And there really are alot of Star Wars similiarities to be found. However each character has a nice backstory, but it's not shoved in your face. And by the end you really care about every characters, I would have never thought I'd cry for the giant axe wielding dog or the scottish robo armadillo.
As for story it's a tad stock, but the space travel themes and elements of Star Wars add alot. And there really are alot of Star Wars similiarities to be found. However each character has a nice backstory, but it's not shoved in your face. And by the end you really care about every characters, I would have never thought I'd cry for the giant axe wielding dog or the scottish robo armadillo.
Seriously, do yourself a favour and finish it, the whole thing gains a different perspective when you do. Then when you play it again, (especially if you just did some research on Chopin) you'll notice ALOT of things, that you didn't get the first time around.Amnestic said: