Yes, I love a good storyline. Gameplay is the main part of a game but when I deeply enthralled in the storyline, I remember the game so much more. Games like Kingdoms Hearts, Folklore and Final Fantasy IX are games that I'll remember forever.
Glad to be of help, Ebi. It's a great game. I think it suffered from not being the traditional RPG that PS3 fans seem to be clamouring for. I personally loved it. I would love to see more unique games like it.
Very true. I buy all of my games new. I've never been much for renting, borrowing or buying pre owned games. I just like taking care of my own copy.
Folklore is indeed one of my more memorable games of this generation and I have played a lot. I love a good story and it's rare that a game has such a compelling story that doesn't become overly predictable. The gameplay was fun as well but its true selling point is the story.
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Yes, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is great but I mentioned why it was exempt in the article. It's renown enough that it has a sequel in the works. There are many other exclusives on the PS3 that didn't get the attention they deserved.
I clearly disagree that it is the most underappreciated game because I wrote this article, but I like the series and it's a shame that it's not more popular than it is.
It's remenisant of the Resistance series in the sense that they truly don't get the recognition they deserve. Although, Resistance games more than likely have a bigger following.
Perhaps. I've always like console JRPGs for the storylines and epic bosses that have always been accociated with the genre.
I don't know what has happened to the console RPG crowd. Perhaps they've grown tired of a genre that hasn't shown as much growth and innovation as other genres such as shooters.
Personally, I hate MMORPGs. You'll never find a review for one of them on TNG.
Well, I'm using a class called Royal. They are a good combonation of magic and strength. The magician is harder to use at the beginning of the game because unlike the Royal, they don't come with a ring that regenerates magic at the end of the game. I'm sure the magician gets better over time, but I chose the Roay to make things simple at the beginning of the game. Otherwise, I would have had to grind for far too long.
Exactly. It's a fine RPG in my opinion but Sony really needs an RPG with the classic appeal of a Final Fantasy. I'm assuming that White Knight Chronicles will be this game but it seems to be taking forever. The PS3 seems to be a niche RPG machine this generation. Valkyria Chronicles, Disgaea 3 and Folklore do not appeal to the general JRPG crowd in North America.
The dungeons are not randomly generated. However, they're nicely designed from what I've played so far. If you're into dungeon crawling and farming for gold(souls) then you'll likely enjoy this game. I think people that it appeals to will absolutely love it. It has decent graphics and the online functionality is impressive. I have heard that there is co op as well but perhaps I am not far enough in the game to unlock it.
This is why it's niche, though. Even most RPG fans could care less about leveling past 100. I still agree that it is a fine game, though.
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I don't think I have the attention span to make it past level 100 in RPGs. I love them, but I always want to play an action game, platformer or a game in another genre by the time I'm nearing the end of an RPG.
Thanks for the bubble. I'm a pretty easy going guy when the most important thing we debate on this site is video games. I find the personal insults a bit much, but I'm not much of a keyboard smack talker.
As for the importing fees, perhaps it's different where you live. I live in Canada and I often have to pay an extra $20 at the post office when I pick games up at the post office. Also, some people don't have access to a credit card or they don't find the initiative to import ...
Thank you. I just figure that no matter what I write, I am going to get negative comments from someone. It's the way this industry works. As for Demon's Souls, I'm quite enamoured with it. At first, I was unimpressed. Six hours later, I realized that I was hooked.
It's actually an informative article about a game that many people haven't played yet because of importing fees. You're entitled to your opinion, though.
I really enjoyed Star Ocean: The Last Hope. My review makes that apparent. However, I'm not saying that I enjoyed it more than I am enjoying Demon's Souls. It's a very addictive game. In fact, I booked about 8 hours in one sitting. I'm loving it, but I don't think it's the RPG that north american RPG fans are waiting for on their Playstation 3.
It doesn't have the cutesy story or the forgiving gameplay of a game like Star Ocean thus the comparison. I'm in no way giving Star Oce...
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8.5 is a mega flop? Get the hell out of here with that nonsense. Some of the most memorable games of all time have scored in the 8's.
I agree that Killzone 2 is great with phenomenal graphics, but in terms of the shooting mechanics, it's not out of Rainbow Six: Vegas 2's league.
I would probably rate Killzone 2 higher than Vegas 2 simply because of the superiour sound quality and visuals of Killzone 2.
I enjoy their unrealistic proportions.
I think Vegas 2 is a phenomenal shooter. Much like every other Tom Clancy game, it's main fault is the average graphics. I felt the need to mention it although another game could have taken its place.
For the sake of argument, what are other first person shooters that you guys preferered?
I'm not too worried about how I appear to you. I comment because I like talking about video games. The number of hits I get are hardly influenced by how many times I comment on my own articles. I'm not dragging Killzone 2 through the mud, either. It's a great game, but it's not a perfect game.
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Well said. I understand that some people may find it outdated because it doesn't have many voiceovers but I found it charming for the most part. Sometimes a story is better told with text in my opinion, simply because some english voice overs take you out of the story more than they immerse you.
Folklore is a game that should have been released at a different time. It's the PS3's hidden gem.