I dont think Linearity is a problem its only with certain games that it can seem like you have every little control(ff)Leika said:
What do you enjoy about JRPGs?
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and somebody help me here if you can 'cos I just do not get it. Is there an overall universe that FF is based in? .[/quote]
the way i tend to think of it is that the games merely were the name of ff as if it was a fanchise name and not a title it the number at the end that sets them apart of the previous or the next one in the series each game as far as im aware is brought across in a compeltely diffrent world (apart of x-2) so no there isnt an overall universe and to be honest that is what sets it apart from other games each new game brings across a new plot, new charaters and a new setting
and somebody help me here if you can 'cos I just do not get it. Is there an overall universe that FF is based in? .[/quote]
the way i tend to think of it is that the games merely were the name of ff as if it was a fanchise name and not a title it the number at the end that sets them apart of the previous or the next one in the series each game as far as im aware is brought across in a compeltely diffrent world (apart of x-2) so no there isnt an overall universe and to be honest that is what sets it apart from other games each new game brings across a new plot, new charaters and a new setting
I love the stat based systems, mainly sidequests and oh yes... a guilty pleasure of mine. I absolutely love grinding.(BWM) T-O-M said:
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There's some kick I get out of overpowering myself for a boss ahead, or after getting my arse kicked a couple of times, going back to an area, training my arse off then coming back and wiping the floor with him or her.
I like them for all the reasons stated by people in previous posts, but I also like them because most of the characters have more emotions other than "grrrrr, die".
The stories are usually good and absorbing too, I've been playing a lot more JRPG's lately because of this. I like a storyline to be more than "4 soldiers are in a battlefield environment when suddenly they are betrayed by the very people ....blah blah blah", we all know how it goes from there
The stories are usually good and absorbing too, I've been playing a lot more JRPG's lately because of this. I like a storyline to be more than "4 soldiers are in a battlefield environment when suddenly they are betrayed by the very people ....blah blah blah", we all know how it goes from there
Great stories, fantastic art design, character development, complex battle systems. There's so many reasons to love them.(BWM) T-O-M said:
Oh and your comment about all characters being whiny teenagers? It's called character development. Let's take Luke fon Fabre from Tales of the Abyss as an example. He starts off as a spoiled whiny kid that bitches at every possible moment. But by the end of the game he's an incredibly capable man that's more than suited to being savior of the world. Character development needs to happen or else games aren't interesting. You can talk about characters whining and all that but characters with issues that need resolving is what development is all about.
Not every character can act like a grizzled hardened manly man of a space marine. I'd quit playing games if they all did.
Ano what you mean it can be refreshing to try something new, where you cant second guess whats going to happen.wooty said:
I honestly can't tell you... it's a mix of strategizing in the combat, the great stories, the amazing music, the cool enemy designs, the unique art direction... I'm talking about Final Fantasy VI here because it's the best JRPG I've ever played, so this might not apply to all of them... the one thing I don't like is random encounters, especially when you really aren't in the mood to fight and you just want to get from one place to the next.
JRPG's are simplistic in design and feature the casual "hero saving the heroine" type of story to them. The love connections are generally stronger. Not to mention, every one that matters is designed to be "picture perfect."
I think it's built into culture. While Americans tend to dislike JRPG's, Japan thinks your Xbox 360 is a load of worthless trash.
I can tell you, I hated Mass Effect.
I think it's built into culture. While Americans tend to dislike JRPG's, Japan thinks your Xbox 360 is a load of worthless trash.
I can tell you, I hated Mass Effect.
mostly what he said.migo said:
I actualy get attached to the characters in jrpgs. wrpgs are good but you character is genraly soooo impersonal. i know you have to make your own story in wrpgs most of the time but sometimes i want a crazy hairstyled character with a backstory i dont have to create.
I definetly agree its built into culture and that perhaps someone whos part of the culture would appreciate it more than meOmegaXzors said:
i personally prefer jrpgs to wrpgs because of the art styles, the stories, the characters and stuff. wrpgs, admitadly my experience is rather limited, seem to generally revolve around a lone hero saving a medievil style fantasy world, and while that can be fun, i prefer the range that is offered by jrpgs as apposed to wrpgs.
