Just keep playing. The game keeps getting better the more you play both in story and battles. The sphere grid was awesome tomess with, especially latter in the game as you start to cross-train the party.
-
Ever wanted an RSS feed of all your favorite gaming news sites? Go check out our new Gaming Headlines feed! Read more about it here.
-
We have made minor adjustments to how the search bar works on ResetEra. You can read about the changes here.
What JRPG are you playing right now?
- Thread starter Deleted member 279
- Start date
Just keep playing. The game keeps getting better the more you play both in story and battles. The sphere grid was awesome tomess with, especially latter in the game as you start to cross-train the party.
Finished another .hack//Mutation replay like 15 mins ago or so. Gotta dive into the post-game wrap up stuff and hunt for still more location-less items!
Been playing Trials of Mana as well. Started on normal, dropped to easy, then to beginner. An fights still feel like they take too long x.x; Am enjoying it though!
Been playing Trials of Mana as well. Started on normal, dropped to easy, then to beginner. An fights still feel like they take too long x.x; Am enjoying it though!
Octopath Traveler(couldnt decide between it and a Light Side Later KOTOR2 run so had gf decide)after i catch up to the NUNS4 Woolie Vs Manga(streams)
At the halfway point in SMT IV Apocalypse. Nice improvements in the battle system but man the bosses are not exciting.
I am finding this game a lot easier than other SMTs, partly due to experience. As for the plot...
I am finding this game a lot easier than other SMTs, partly due to experience. As for the plot...
Working through a replay of the FF13 trilogy, wrapped up my 13-2 playthrough yesterday, it's still one of the most underrated FF game, imo.
Going back to Trials of Mana now, i'm enjoying it alot. Going to play LR after that then it'll probably be Xenoblade DE time.
Going back to Trials of Mana now, i'm enjoying it alot. Going to play LR after that then it'll probably be Xenoblade DE time.
Double dipping DQ11(s) but now lost interest after midway act 2.
Well, money still worth spent for the fun 70hrs.
Well, money still worth spent for the fun 70hrs.
Finally wrapped up DQXI: S last night. 115 hours! What a game.
Anyway, been bouncing around this morning trying to pick what's next. I *think* I've settled on finally starting Tales of Vesperia DE, but I've also played a few mins each of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore and Langrisser I, but Tales feels more like what I want right now.
Anyway, been bouncing around this morning trying to pick what's next. I *think* I've settled on finally starting Tales of Vesperia DE, but I've also played a few mins each of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore and Langrisser I, but Tales feels more like what I want right now.
Beat Valkyria Chronicles 4 after 60 hours, what a great game it was, I think I'm a new fan, now to play all the post game content and dlc missions
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Final Fantasy IX
I got to like disc 3 of FFIX like 5 years ago and I don't remember shit, I just bought the PS4 version since it was on sale.
Fast forward makes a world of a difference.
Final Fantasy IX
I got to like disc 3 of FFIX like 5 years ago and I don't remember shit, I just bought the PS4 version since it was on sale.
Fast forward makes a world of a difference.
Beat final fantasy 9 today on PS4.
Have to say I wasn't really a fan and cheated my way through the last third of the game to at least see the story through.
I'm not big on JRPGs in general and never played a FF before FF7R, so I made it my goal to play at least the fan-favorites once. So far I legitimately completed FF6 and FF7 and really enjoyed both.
Have to say I wasn't really a fan and cheated my way through the last third of the game to at least see the story through.
I'm not big on JRPGs in general and never played a FF before FF7R, so I made it my goal to play at least the fan-favorites once. So far I legitimately completed FF6 and FF7 and really enjoyed both.
Just curious, what made IX a miss for you relative to VI and VII? It's always fun getting impressions from FF folks, especially newcomers.
It's hard to pinpoint. I preferred the general setting of 6 and especially 7,as well as the latter's materia system.
I think I would have found IX's Gameplay less bland If I had played it directly after 6. I also think I'm not a fan of more traditional jobs/character archetypes.
FF 12 will be interesting XD
I found IX also significantly harder than 7, which I think is not a common sentiment so it's probably my general impatience with classic JRPG battle systems that's at fault here .
Biggest thing for me was the story tho, I liked everything until Terra and Garland got introduced. I don't know why the Sci-fi twist it didn't work for me here but I found it very hard to care for the story from there on and just 4xSpeed & 9999-ed my way to the ending. .
I really love Ar Tonelico 2, plot is epic af and the setting is incredible. The first one is okay, like a 6 or 7 out of 10 game.
Beware of the weeb levels though. There's a lot of disgusting otaku garbage in the games that you'll have to endure.
One of the girls in the game has a "loli" form due to plot reasons. At some point, the player chooses if she stays on the loli or adult form, according with the player's "preference"...like, she stays adult if you want to so it's not really a problem, but it's definitely one of those games.
Combat wise they're interesting games, but also really, really easy. Aside maybe the final boss in AT1.
The original FF7. 3x Speed and Breaker toggles should see me through, I've started this game twice in the past and never completed. Still not sure how to toggle random battles on and off
If you're playing on console, click both sticks at the same time.
I just finished the demo for Dragon Quest XI S on the Switch, surprised it ended up being like 20% of the main quest or something. Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out what makes DQ feel so "playable" compared to other JRPGs. I don't feel the friction here that I do with other JRPGs. I got the same feeling from trying out the first few hours of IX -- the only other DQ I've gotten around to trying so far.
The best reasons I can figure out are:
1) It tends to not get carried away with cut scenes. They aren't too long, there's never too much dialogue, and it's not unnecessarily dramatic. In DQIX I was shocked to already be exploring the first town and world map within like 90 seconds of starting a new game. Post-FF7 JRPGs have a tendency to insist upon themselves with slick cut scenes, big words, and lots of uninteractive story to get you to buy into their settings. DQ seems to want to get you out and exploring and soon as possible.
2) More of the story, or just the general emotion, is carried out through the gameplay itself, be it the environments or normal NPC dialogue. How the opening village and all the events regarding it are conveyed is an excellent example.
3) Good controls and sound design along with quick gameplay. I guess the 3x speed in the S version helps, but so does the sound design likely carried over from the classic games. The interface feels crunchy and fast. One of my biggest issues with turn-based JRPGs is the combat being too repetitive and time-consuming for how simple it often is. Even at 1X speed DQ doesn't have this problem compared to, for instance, the first two Breath of Fire games which I played earlier this year. I also noticed it's balanced so you don't really need to fight every enemy on the field.
4) The story actually feels pretty unique. I'm not noticing all the typical otaku anime tropes here, I guess because DQ doesn't have to rely on otaku money to sell. Sure DQXI starts out as a tacit admission of the most fundamental RPG story -- I feel like the "Luminary" could've been the Avatar from Ultima, it starts to flip on that pretty quick. The story so far doesn't at all feel complex or "mature", but I'm at least somewhat interested in seeing what happens next.
In general the DQXI demo feels like a SNES JRPG in 3D, though a lot more refined and balanced (maybe because it's also designed around having a 16-bit mode), particularly in terms of pacing. It even conveys the story generally how a SNES JRPG would, only you can actually see the characters emote now. Compared to many post-PlayStation JRPGs, DQ feels more confident in actually being a video game. In another thread someone made the comparison to Ni No Kuni, and both games do have that "SNES game in 3D" feeling. NNK1's story just feels a lot more formulaic and predicable, probably more unnecessarily wordy too. A lot of people also had a problem with NNK1's combat animations (though I didn't).
Anyway, if I do continue XI, it'll probably be after I try out the rest of IX, then V, then maybe VIII. I hope Square Enix decides on doing Definitive Edition for PlayStation and PC by then. A game like DQ fits the Switch really well, but the image quality just felt too compromised for me. If I went in right now I think I'd get the PC version with the orchestral music mod.
What does everyone think the chances are of there being a Definitive Edition PS5 upgrade for DQXI? How would they even take advantage of PS5? Less loading and transitions between zones?
The best reasons I can figure out are:
1) It tends to not get carried away with cut scenes. They aren't too long, there's never too much dialogue, and it's not unnecessarily dramatic. In DQIX I was shocked to already be exploring the first town and world map within like 90 seconds of starting a new game. Post-FF7 JRPGs have a tendency to insist upon themselves with slick cut scenes, big words, and lots of uninteractive story to get you to buy into their settings. DQ seems to want to get you out and exploring and soon as possible.
2) More of the story, or just the general emotion, is carried out through the gameplay itself, be it the environments or normal NPC dialogue. How the opening village and all the events regarding it are conveyed is an excellent example.
3) Good controls and sound design along with quick gameplay. I guess the 3x speed in the S version helps, but so does the sound design likely carried over from the classic games. The interface feels crunchy and fast. One of my biggest issues with turn-based JRPGs is the combat being too repetitive and time-consuming for how simple it often is. Even at 1X speed DQ doesn't have this problem compared to, for instance, the first two Breath of Fire games which I played earlier this year. I also noticed it's balanced so you don't really need to fight every enemy on the field.
4) The story actually feels pretty unique. I'm not noticing all the typical otaku anime tropes here, I guess because DQ doesn't have to rely on otaku money to sell. Sure DQXI starts out as a tacit admission of the most fundamental RPG story -- I feel like the "Luminary" could've been the Avatar from Ultima, it starts to flip on that pretty quick. The story so far doesn't at all feel complex or "mature", but I'm at least somewhat interested in seeing what happens next.
In general the DQXI demo feels like a SNES JRPG in 3D, though a lot more refined and balanced (maybe because it's also designed around having a 16-bit mode), particularly in terms of pacing. It even conveys the story generally how a SNES JRPG would, only you can actually see the characters emote now. Compared to many post-PlayStation JRPGs, DQ feels more confident in actually being a video game. In another thread someone made the comparison to Ni No Kuni, and both games do have that "SNES game in 3D" feeling. NNK1's story just feels a lot more formulaic and predicable, probably more unnecessarily wordy too. A lot of people also had a problem with NNK1's combat animations (though I didn't).
Anyway, if I do continue XI, it'll probably be after I try out the rest of IX, then V, then maybe VIII. I hope Square Enix decides on doing Definitive Edition for PlayStation and PC by then. A game like DQ fits the Switch really well, but the image quality just felt too compromised for me. If I went in right now I think I'd get the PC version with the orchestral music mod.
What does everyone think the chances are of there being a Definitive Edition PS5 upgrade for DQXI? How would they even take advantage of PS5? Less loading and transitions between zones?
Just finished Ffx for the first time. Have had the remaster for years, but haven't really sunk into it until this time. I actually loved it tbh. Might be my favorite of the FF I've beaten thus far. Had issues with some of the designs and the VA is distinctly early 2000s in places, but it was a really good time.
Only planned on playing 10, but fuck it, time to boot up 10-2.
Only planned on playing 10, but fuck it, time to boot up 10-2.
I'm still playing through P5R, it's great about 45 hours in and at the 4th palace.
I do want to start FFXIV though. I played it for a few weeks in 2016 but don't remember anything but I still have the base game + HW for my PS4 so I might jump back in on that. Is it solo friendly? I honestly don't remember.
I do want to start FFXIV though. I played it for a few weeks in 2016 but don't remember anything but I still have the base game + HW for my PS4 so I might jump back in on that. Is it solo friendly? I honestly don't remember.
X-2 is really fun if you forget that it has a story. The job/combat system is excellent.
Final Fantasy VII- just got past that one scene
Had Aerith in my party as long as I could, obviously got spoiled to hell and back on it but it still sucks, I liked her.
Always happy to hear newcomers enjoying my favorite game.
Had Aerith in my party as long as I could, obviously got spoiled to hell and back on it but it still sucks, I liked her.
Always happy to hear newcomers enjoying my favorite game.
I believe I read that Nintendo paid for the Definitive Edition S development, so they'll likely never see the light of day outside the Switch.
I agree with you. It's one of the best feeling SNES JRPGs of our modern time. I enjoyed the game until the 3rd Act, and I stopped there. It was just more of the same and after 80 hours I was real happy with the way Act 2 ended and looking at spoilers online A3 was just fan service for the super fans of the series. I think that was actually very cool of them.
In my limited experience it is very solo friendly. I'm not into raiding, and the dungeons/quests that required a group, I was able to queue up and be matched with people and in the dungeon in a couple minutes. So even for the content that requires a group (hasn't been a ton for me so far), it's very seamless and fun.
I solo 99% of the time and I love it in FF14 :)
I'm playing through Trails of Cold Steel and it's kind of blowing my mind and how good it is atvery very slowly building the world and developing the characters and their relationships but still keeping the narrative interesting. Most people are out to crucify any game with a story so slow but this game is proof that it can be done well.
I bet there are a ton of people who would enjoy this game immensely but will never play it because of its budget visuals and animation (I admit this is part of what kept me away for so long)
I bet there are a ton of people who would enjoy this game immensely but will never play it because of its budget visuals and animation (I admit this is part of what kept me away for so long)
About to start Strange Journey, first SMT I've played in like 15 years, it just sounded like the most interesting one.
Finished Persona 5 Royal. Convinced me that it's the best Persona game of the bunch, but Persona 4 will still have a special place in my heart because of nostalgia.
Currently playing Trails of Mana. Enjoyable game so far, with a god tier soundtrack. Hoping to get through at least 2 play throughs before Xenoblade Chronicles releases later this month.
Currently playing Trails of Mana. Enjoyable game so far, with a god tier soundtrack. Hoping to get through at least 2 play throughs before Xenoblade Chronicles releases later this month.
Thanks!
Would you say it's okay to just skip the first one and go straight to 2?
Last edited:
Many thanks. These toggles make a world of difference and should be included in most classic RPG re-releases!
I just started Trails of Cold Steel 3. I had started with CS1/2 and then went back did TotS and the Crossbell Saga. So glad I did that since Cold Steel 3 is just filled with appearances from every game. It felt like Avengers Infinity War where even minor characters have a ton of history thanks to previous appearances. I'm so glad I got into this series!
Birth by Sleep is pissing me off. I can't figure out how to beat Vanitas in his final phase. Guides aren't really helping. I wish there was a way to cheese this. I just want to play as the better characters and beat this game already.
You should probably do that.
Make sure to get the fan translation. Official localization was baaaad
I just finished Octopath Traveler, and loved it quite a lot! Even made an LTTP review for it.
Now I have Fire Emblem: Three Houses, or Super Robot Wars T to choose between while I wait for Xenoblade DE. Question for those who have played FE:3 Houses, how much is the social sim aspect of the game? I really love SRPGs, but can't stand social sims. I stopped playing P5 because of it (along with other reasons). Would I still enjoy the game?
Now I have Fire Emblem: Three Houses, or Super Robot Wars T to choose between while I wait for Xenoblade DE. Question for those who have played FE:3 Houses, how much is the social sim aspect of the game? I really love SRPGs, but can't stand social sims. I stopped playing P5 because of it (along with other reasons). Would I still enjoy the game?
So, right now I'm playing Phantasy star IV on switch (have it on OG but playing it in the mega drive collection adds nifty features), and Breath of fire 2 on NSO. Been considering the bravely 2 demo, xenoblade DE, DQ XI or some Mana (collection or Trials ps4, both are fine).
Just ended FF7R and have no real drive to go for the platinum, oddly because I really loved it up to the last 2 annoyingly long chapters.
Just ended FF7R and have no real drive to go for the platinum, oddly because I really loved it up to the last 2 annoyingly long chapters.
Finished Persona 5 Royal. Absolutely loved it, like the original I played three years ago.
Am going to do new game+ for the other boss fights, and max out as many S-links as possible, since they unlock earlier due to my stats carrying over. Just going to fast-forward all the dialogue, but will watch the awakenings and anime scenes because they're great.
Am going to do new game+ for the other boss fights, and max out as many S-links as possible, since they unlock earlier due to my stats carrying over. Just going to fast-forward all the dialogue, but will watch the awakenings and anime scenes because they're great.
Yeah, they're pretty standalone, tho they happen in the same universe and all. I played 2 first myself.
Eh, it's hard to say. You spend a lot of time walking around doing dumb fetch quests for people, but you can skip most of the talking if you aren't interested in the characters and you don't need to do any of that on subsequent playthroughs.
I finally finished Lost Odyssey after so many years, putting in about 66 hours in the last two weeks and about 82 total into the save file. Looking at my achievements list I first started it in 2011 and then again in 2015, the first time stopping just after the boss fight in the mountains early on since the game kept crashing on me right after that, and in 2015 I remember starting fresh but got sidetracked away from it. Rather than starting over I picked up my save that was at Tosca Village (early-to-mid on disc 2) and just dove in (I've had it installed on my X1 waiting for just the right time, and I had kept my 360 save in the cloud back then). It being fairly traditional helped with the transition back into it, but I really ended up liking the details of the leveling. Mixing and matching skills, powering up the immortals by linking with mortals and accessories, and while I never really got into the ring forging until the end game that was a neat way to spice up combat and to customize things by giving an edge in specific fights (especially the last Backyard challenges). Story-wise it was a bit clunky to jump back in partway, ended up having to google a few details to get up to speed but it wasn't too bad. I really liked Kaim and the immortals, the main antagonist was dumb in a mustache-twirling way that I appreciated, and Sed is wonderful. The world opening up in disc 4 was a welcome change from the more linear affair, and it was a good time doing a bunch of the side content (though the game desperately needs something like Escape Ropes/Homeward Bones, escaping from the Temple of Enlightenment was miserable).
I really appreciated the quality of it on the X1, the loading times weren't too bad and I never worried the game would crash cause of disc errors like I did on the 360. I'm really glad I finally put this to rest, though the overworld and combat music are still gonna be stuck in my head for a while.
I really appreciated the quality of it on the X1, the loading times weren't too bad and I never worried the game would crash cause of disc errors like I did on the 360. I'm really glad I finally put this to rest, though the overworld and combat music are still gonna be stuck in my head for a while.
About to buy Persona 5 Royal. I tried to get into the original game when it came out, but it wasn't a good time in my life and I didn't make it far. Hoping this attempt goes better. Wish me luck!