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Any good 360 RPG's?
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Lifer
Blue Dragon is the only obvious choice IMO. It got decent reviews, nothing outstanding, but worth playing for RPG fans.
DaveSimmons
Elite Member
Have you played Star Wars: KOTOR 1 & 2 yet? They're best on a PC since you can crank up the resolution, but they're a must-play for any RPG fan.
(Yes I know the last bit of KOTOR2 is weak, but the rest of the game is really good.)
(Yes I know the last bit of KOTOR2 is weak, but the rest of the game is really good.)
Yreka
Diamond Member
I'm having alot of fun with Blue Dragon.. Definitely get a FF vibe from it. While the story is good, it is pretty juvenile in places (much like the FF's) but it hasn't detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game. Im about 35 hrs into it, and just started the 3rd disc ( game is 3 DVDs total, lots of cutscenes).
Its not something I play non-stop, but its fun to pick up once in awhile.
Dumac
Diamond Member
Mass Effect when it comes out. I am extremely excited for the game; I love all of Bioware's titles.
I heard Blue Dragon mentioned a few times, and unfortunately I haven't played the game at all. I need to pick it up sometime.
Enchanted Arms is entertaining, but quite challenging. Also, something about the graphics and design seems lacking.
I haven't tried Eternal Sonata, since I'm waiting for the PS3 version, but I heard that the gameplay is fun but the story is lacking.
Lost Odyssey is on the horizon and Infinite Undiscovery is going to release sometime..
EDIT: Also, I think Oblivion on the console is terribly boring and uninspiring.
I heard Blue Dragon mentioned a few times, and unfortunately I haven't played the game at all. I need to pick it up sometime.
Enchanted Arms is entertaining, but quite challenging. Also, something about the graphics and design seems lacking.
I haven't tried Eternal Sonata, since I'm waiting for the PS3 version, but I heard that the gameplay is fun but the story is lacking.
Lost Odyssey is on the horizon and Infinite Undiscovery is going to release sometime..
EDIT: Also, I think Oblivion on the console is terribly boring and uninspiring.
Schadenfroh
Elite Member
That is what happens when a FPS masquerades as an RPG😉
raystorm
Diamond Member
I own Enchanted Arms, Eternal Sonata, Blue Dragon, Two Worlds and Oblivion (pc).
Enchanted Arms, Eternal Sonata and Blue Dragon have their strengths and weaknesses but they all have one thing in common.. like most JRPG's they are all ultra linear. No real exploration as you simple follow the story in a straight path. Thats not a big deal if you enjoy JRPGs so I'll assume you are used to it.
Enchanted Arms has a unique grid based battle system with lots of Golem "familiars" you can add to your party. Each Golem is unique in its attacks, look, defense..etc. You'll probably pick a favorite and stick with it for most of the game. EA is fairly easy and it took me around 30 hours to finish up. The graphics are decent but don't expect anything that a xbox can't handle though the monsters/bosses look good. The sound is ok and the music is mediocre. I honestly don't remember any of the music so thats not the greatest sign and the voices are hit and miss. One of the characters is...well...pretty damn fruity...as in gay. His voice may annoy you..lol. You should be able to find the game for 20 bucks these days so its a safe purchase but don't expect much.
Blue Dragon has a simple, kiddy storyline with cute characters and all (the whole kids save the world stuff). Very generic story but if you enjoy FF style games then you'll like Blue Dragon. The graphics are wonderful though the depth of blur effect is beyond overkill. The battles are typical FF style battles and they look great. You don't use (or buy) weapons, armor..etc but rather your character's shadows do the work. You'll upgrade the shadow's stats as you level up and you'll get new skills (out of 8 classes..I think its 8.). The world looks great on a whole but the game is very straightforward as you pretty much follow the paved path as the story progresses. The music is fine (typical jrpg fare) and it has one of the worst boss tunes EVER (which makes it great!) and the voices are fine though I'm sure many will prefer the japanese voice overs. Its a fine game if you enjoy JRPGs and it'll keep you busy for a long time. It took me around 50 hours but thats doing all the extra bosses and stuff around the world.
Eternal Sonata has great looking characters and an active battle system (not menu based) where you control the characters when its their turn and jab away at the attacks and special attack buttons..etc. I liked the battle system as it sort felt like an action game though obviously its not. There are lots of characters to play as (though 3 at a time) and the story is ok. The game is supposed to take place in the mind of Frederic Chopin though its really standard JRPG fare. While the story progresses you'll learn more about the real life Chopin (with photos of places he resided) and you'll hear some of his work as well. I wish the game's soundtrack on a whole uses Chopin's pieces as inspiration but much of it is generic jrpg stuff to me. The story can be really pretentious and sappy but the artwork is really bright and colorful and the game is entertaining. The ending is also ridiculously long but I won't say what happens. I finished it at around the 25 hour mark so its not the longest game but like Blue Dragon its a fine purchase.
Two Worlds is a fucking mess of a game. Nothing really positive to say about the game but if you have a great gaming pc and you enjoy the Gothic series then you'll probably get into Two Worlds somehow. The game has an awful story and some of the worst writing you will ever read in a rpg. Its unintentionally hilarious. Its sorta like, "Pray tell old man, hath you seen the demon in that yonder cave? Nay! Mayhap I saw something fierce ...blah blah blah.." its awful! Avoid the game.
..god damn ...I can't believe I rambled on like that. Sorry for the mess. lol
Enchanted Arms, Eternal Sonata and Blue Dragon have their strengths and weaknesses but they all have one thing in common.. like most JRPG's they are all ultra linear. No real exploration as you simple follow the story in a straight path. Thats not a big deal if you enjoy JRPGs so I'll assume you are used to it.
Enchanted Arms has a unique grid based battle system with lots of Golem "familiars" you can add to your party. Each Golem is unique in its attacks, look, defense..etc. You'll probably pick a favorite and stick with it for most of the game. EA is fairly easy and it took me around 30 hours to finish up. The graphics are decent but don't expect anything that a xbox can't handle though the monsters/bosses look good. The sound is ok and the music is mediocre. I honestly don't remember any of the music so thats not the greatest sign and the voices are hit and miss. One of the characters is...well...pretty damn fruity...as in gay. His voice may annoy you..lol. You should be able to find the game for 20 bucks these days so its a safe purchase but don't expect much.
Blue Dragon has a simple, kiddy storyline with cute characters and all (the whole kids save the world stuff). Very generic story but if you enjoy FF style games then you'll like Blue Dragon. The graphics are wonderful though the depth of blur effect is beyond overkill. The battles are typical FF style battles and they look great. You don't use (or buy) weapons, armor..etc but rather your character's shadows do the work. You'll upgrade the shadow's stats as you level up and you'll get new skills (out of 8 classes..I think its 8.). The world looks great on a whole but the game is very straightforward as you pretty much follow the paved path as the story progresses. The music is fine (typical jrpg fare) and it has one of the worst boss tunes EVER (which makes it great!) and the voices are fine though I'm sure many will prefer the japanese voice overs. Its a fine game if you enjoy JRPGs and it'll keep you busy for a long time. It took me around 50 hours but thats doing all the extra bosses and stuff around the world.
Eternal Sonata has great looking characters and an active battle system (not menu based) where you control the characters when its their turn and jab away at the attacks and special attack buttons..etc. I liked the battle system as it sort felt like an action game though obviously its not. There are lots of characters to play as (though 3 at a time) and the story is ok. The game is supposed to take place in the mind of Frederic Chopin though its really standard JRPG fare. While the story progresses you'll learn more about the real life Chopin (with photos of places he resided) and you'll hear some of his work as well. I wish the game's soundtrack on a whole uses Chopin's pieces as inspiration but much of it is generic jrpg stuff to me. The story can be really pretentious and sappy but the artwork is really bright and colorful and the game is entertaining. The ending is also ridiculously long but I won't say what happens. I finished it at around the 25 hour mark so its not the longest game but like Blue Dragon its a fine purchase.
Two Worlds is a fucking mess of a game. Nothing really positive to say about the game but if you have a great gaming pc and you enjoy the Gothic series then you'll probably get into Two Worlds somehow. The game has an awful story and some of the worst writing you will ever read in a rpg. Its unintentionally hilarious. Its sorta like, "Pray tell old man, hath you seen the demon in that yonder cave? Nay! Mayhap I saw something fierce ...blah blah blah.." its awful! Avoid the game.
..god damn ...I can't believe I rambled on like that. Sorry for the mess. lol
MonKENy
Platinum Member
Puzzle Quest FTW. i know there is another thread for the game but I cant find it and since its an rpg ill post here as well. I think its good you know in both ways as a puzzle game and as a rpg but im not sure of the storyline yet.
You can do tons of stuff like build dungeons so you can capture enemies and then build a mage tower to learn their spells and use them. capture mounts (not sure what for yet) build yourself magic items and upgrade your skills by lvling OR you can buy upgrade points if you have the $$. like most puzzle games the vs seems a little unbalanced. I find the computer seems to get conviently set up for large multi combos while im stuck w/crap most of the time. but that could just be the hater in me coming out when they get a good move. all in all though a fun game.
If you like puzzle games and you like RPG's then yeah id say get it. (its also out for the pc now, that where im playing it.)
You can do tons of stuff like build dungeons so you can capture enemies and then build a mage tower to learn their spells and use them. capture mounts (not sure what for yet) build yourself magic items and upgrade your skills by lvling OR you can buy upgrade points if you have the $$. like most puzzle games the vs seems a little unbalanced. I find the computer seems to get conviently set up for large multi combos while im stuck w/crap most of the time. but that could just be the hater in me coming out when they get a good move. all in all though a fun game.
If you like puzzle games and you like RPG's then yeah id say get it. (its also out for the pc now, that where im playing it.)
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