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The Rest / General Discussions / Do you like sequels with or without continuity?
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on: May 30, 2007, 01:26:57 PM
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In getting into a raging debate about canon and continuity, I'm curious.
Do you prefer your RPG sequels to continue on from the previous game - ala Digital Devil Saga or Xenosaga? Or at least do a good job of world building with consistent details ala Suikoden?
Or do you prefer sequels that are independent from each other but carry on the spirit of the previous game - ala Grandia, Final Fantasy or Phantasy Star?
I much, *much* prefer the worldbuilding over independant sequels. There's alot to be said for a consistent vision with rules and attention to detail. Makes me feel like the writers actually give a damn.
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Media / Single-Player RPGs / Xenosaga 2 - Why all the hate?
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on: May 30, 2007, 12:12:56 PM
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I haven't played it myself, but from what I read the main complaint was the fact that you have to boost your attacks to do decent damage, even in normal battles. Thus, dragging battles for longer than they need to be. Boosting was a big part of Xeno 1 too. I don't see the difference. |
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The Rest / General Discussions / Re: G
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on: May 30, 2007, 09:38:29 AM
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Robot Alchemic Drive (RAD)
Found it as I was checking some of my PS2 games. The plot and voice acting is cheesy, but its still a fun game. It feels fufilling remote controlling a giant robot, giving the other a good upper while buildings get destroyed in the process.
Love that game. Voice acting is atrocious - to the point that it's almost legendary now. Controls are unique and it's an overall fun game. Nice choice. I just finished Okami and am starting Xenosaga 2. |
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Media / Single-Player RPGs / Xenosaga 2 - Why all the hate?
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on: May 30, 2007, 09:35:59 AM
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So far, it's not that bad. Though I've only just arrived at New Miltia and seen Shion's brother.
I don't mind the battle system, it's not that different from FF 12's, saving up to buy skills, instead of equipment.
Shion's new voice *is* crap. Chaos' is an improvement.
The music is a mixed bag. I've had the soundtrack for ages - but I don't remember that really shit battle music being on it.
All in all, not as horrid as I've been led to believe.
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Media / Single-Player RPGs / Suikoden General topic
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on: May 29, 2007, 08:29:57 AM
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Five is good but, honestly, is kind of a watered down version of Suiko 2.
Suiko 2 is my favourite RPG ever - flat out.
This series, in general, is my favourite RPG series.
I wish they had continued from Suiko 3 instead of making Suiko 4 a prequel though.
Suiko 3 seems to get a bit of a bad rap, and I don't understand why.
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Media / Single-Player RPGs / What to play next? Suggestions?
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on: May 28, 2007, 10:21:35 AM
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So I decided to go against general advice and play Xenosaga 2.
I'm curious about just what it is that people don't like about it?
I'm not very far in - but I like Chaos' new voice.
And Jin is cool.
But damn, the battle music sucks ass.
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Media / Single-Player RPGs / Dragon Quest remakes more or less confirmed
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on: May 28, 2007, 08:46:40 AM
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I don't buy that.
During the PS1 era we were getting sure fire *new* games as well as risks and it seemed like they were churning out a new game every six months or so. And 80-90% of them were good!
Now, we're lucky if we get 3 new games per gen .... and happy if one of them doesn't have the name Final Fantasy on it.
The amount of port and remakes has gone up *significantly* - and needlessly.
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