Schmatz Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 Well, since there have been a lot of threads about favorite games, I thought I'd start one nobody has talked about yet. My favorite RPGs are: Chrono Trigger Final Fantasy III (Japan = 6) Final Fantasy VII Final Fantasy VIII All the Zelda games (Zelda, Link, Link's Awakening, The SNES one (I Forgot!), Ocarina of TIme, Majaro's Mask(never played it though) I haven't played them yet, but I think the Secret of Mana games are good, and I like Super Mario RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uutont Fær Uulion Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 I agree, the final fantasy series especially Final Fantasy II All of the Zelda games Exile I Exile II Exile III Blades of Exile and an old classic Moria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalixam Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos (Great game, which I still play occasionatly) Lands of Lore II (Lousy graphics (judged by the time it was released, but a great story.) Lands of Lore III (Great graphics, but this time a lousy story.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsfl3w Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Mario RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMahler Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 i was never into rpgs much untill just recently. i really enjoy Chrono Trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Only one I've ever liked was "Daggerfall". I dig "Deus Ex" also, which has some RPG elements I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmatz Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 I guess you COULD say that... considering the equipping, etc... but I guess that's about all I can say because Deux Ex runs REALLY REALLY slow and crappy on my computer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorYoda Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 The only RPGs I ever really got into were Chronotrigger, FF7, and Mario RPG. Of those, I really enjoyed Chronotrigger and, for what it was, Mario RPG. I got really sick of the gameplay in FF7 but I kept playing it almost until the end because I liked the plot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Whatsisname Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 My favorite computer RPG has to be diablo II. Non computer rpg is a toss up between ad&d 2nd ed. and Shadowrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark spirit Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Mystic Quest/Final Fantasy I (SNES) Secret of Mana (SNES) Zelda a link to the past (SNES) Zelda link's awakening (Game Boy) Zelda ocarina of time (N64) Zelda Majora's mask (N64) Skies of Arcadia (Dreamcast) Grandia II (Dreamcast) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.21 Jigawatts? Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I'm not a great fan of RPG's, but I thought Shenmue was excellent + really intricate. I'm getting Shenmue 2 for Xmas too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorYoda Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Oh, if we're actually calling the Zelda games RPGs (it seems a slight stretch), then I've played most of them, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark spirit Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Originally posted by 1.21 Jigawatts? I'm not a great fan of RPG's, but I thought Shenmue was excellent + really intricate. I'm getting Shenmue 2 for Xmas too. I don't really count the shenmue games as RPGs because they don't actually fit into any proper category of game, But I they are my 2 favourite games ever, I've completed both of them so mail me if you get stuck on shenmue 2, it's really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flirbnic Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Darklands, Deus Ex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmatz Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 If you wanna consider Diablo 2 an RPG then that's added to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Adventurer Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Definetly Mario RPG followed by Earthbound I still wait for the mother of all RPGs Super Smash Bros. RPG to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 There's no doubt about it... Baldur's Gate. That game ruled so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmatz Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 Hmm... never played Baldur's Gate... SSB RPG would be so awesome! Imagine... Link and Samus, and Kirby... side by side owning all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.21 Jigawatts? Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Originally posted by dark spirit I've completed both of them so mail me if you get stuck on shenmue 2, it's really good! Ok, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRoger Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Fallout 1 and 2 -definatly play these if you like rpgs that are set in a different setting then most others planescape torment -also a good rpg in a different setting ff5,6,7 chrono trigger and if they count, the zelda and diablo series i like all these games, even though i havent beaten them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapezoid Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Originally posted by JollyRoger Fallout 1 and 2 -definatly play these if you like rpgs that are set in a different setting then most others I haven't played Fallout 1 or 2, but I think it's pretty strange that an RPG is noteworthy because it takes place in a different setting from the majority of other RPGs. I mean, adventure games take place in lots of different settings. But the RPG formula doesn't lend itself to very many different kinds of themes, settings and plots. For example, Grim Fandango's storyline wouldn't work for an RPG because, well, there's no excuse for Manny to have to battle enemies every corner he turns. What I'm saying is for a game to be an RPG, it needs a plot that allows the elements that makes a game an RPG, which limits the types of settings and stories you can have. Another difference between RPGs and other adventures is that in adventures, to make the game harder the developers need to come up with harder puzzles, while in RPGs they just need to make harder enemies. Still, RPGs can be very fun to play, but adventure games have more of what sets RPGs apart from action games. Interesting and diverse plots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRoger Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Originally posted by Trapezoid for a game to be an RPG, it needs a plot that allows the elements that makes a game an RPG, which limits the types of settings and stories you can have. i know what you mean, i do in a way, like adventures more then rpgs. I was just saying i dont always like the fairytale-type setting in most rpgs. But i think the setting that fallout is in is very appropriate for a rpg. but i dont think making a game a rpg limits the story that much, in many games there are quests that you can choose to do in the process of the game, and many choices to change how the story develops. i guess it could limit the setting a lot, good point but the main reason why i said that is because fallout used a different setting then other rpgs, and it also worked well, and i personaly like the story (sorry if ive said something stupid, i dont play rpgs much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark spirit Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Well I class an rpg as a game that is....., well it has a sort of...., and it plays sort of like..., NOPE! I can't think how to explain it, damn! But I do class the zelda games as rpgs! but despite their greatness I do not think the shenmue games are rpgs but I do like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmatz Posted December 19, 2001 Author Share Posted December 19, 2001 I think that Zelda is an RPG because there are othe characters that help you out, and there are sorta towns. Also, Link isn't really THE MAIN character... I mean Princess Zelda gets more important each game that's made. Plus, the whole getting new items/weapons etc. is part of thr RPG deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flirbnic Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 An RPG is a game where your character develops. Most of the time, it develops in the ways of skills and stats... In the Zelda games, you gain more hitpoints/magic points, and you find weapons and stuff. Also, I think RPGs generally have an inventory system. That is, an inventory that doesn't just contain weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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