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Are old school rpgs gone?
« on: August 17, 2007, 04:30:21 am »
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Seriously,I know no one really jumps up and down for them but why
won't anyone make old school story and menu driven games anymore...Blue Dragon blows
so it doesn't count...I mean like realistic graphics and a hugely developed plot...
Something like FF6 or Xenosaga....
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Re: Are old school rpgs gone?
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2007, 04:50:27 am »
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Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 17, 2007, 04:30:21 am
Seriously,I know no one really jumps up and down for them but why
won't anyone make old school story and menu driven games anymore...Blue Dragon blows
so it doesn't count...I mean like realistic graphics and a hugely developed plot...
Something like FF6 or Xenosaga....
Trusty Bell/Eternal Sonata is a turn-based RPG... but at the same time it's also action battle (its strange :P)

Theres always Final Fantasy XIII to look forward to.


EDIT:  If you want a fantastic story-driven RPG, I highly suggest you play Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic :)

EDIT2:  Brave Story: New Traveler for the PSP looked like a pretty good RPG.
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2007, 05:05:30 am »
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Quote from: Limey on August 17, 2007, 04:50:27 am
Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 17, 2007, 04:30:21 am
Seriously,I know no one really jumps up and down for them but why
won't anyone make old school story and menu driven games anymore...Blue Dragon blows
so it doesn't count...I mean like realistic graphics and a hugely developed plot...
Something like FF6 or Xenosaga....
Trusty Bell/Eternal Sonata is a turn-based RPG... but at the same time it's also action battle (its strange :P)

Theres always Final Fantasy XIII to look forward to.


EDIT:  If you want a fantastic story-driven RPG, I highly suggest you play Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic :)

EDIT2:  Brave Story: New Traveler for the PSP looked like a pretty good RPG.
FF13 aint the same man.....And I know about eternal but it isn't the same either...I want that emotional nastalgic feeing from rpgs again....not just another game...
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2007, 05:14:52 am »
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Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 17, 2007, 05:05:30 am
Quote from: Limey on August 17, 2007, 04:50:27 am
Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 17, 2007, 04:30:21 am
Seriously,I know no one really jumps up and down for them but why
won't anyone make old school story and menu driven games anymore...Blue Dragon blows
so it doesn't count...I mean like realistic graphics and a hugely developed plot...
Something like FF6 or Xenosaga....
Trusty Bell/Eternal Sonata is a turn-based RPG... but at the same time it's also action battle (its strange :P)

Theres always Final Fantasy XIII to look forward to.


EDIT:  If you want a fantastic story-driven RPG, I highly suggest you play Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic :)

EDIT2:  Brave Story: New Traveler for the PSP looked like a pretty good RPG.
FF13 aint the same man.....And I know about eternal but it isn't the same either...I want that emotional nastalgic feeing from rpgs again....not just another game...
Well if you want that nostalgic feeling... If you have a gamecube or dreamcast, maybe try out Skies of Arcadia.  (I also reccomend Grandia 2 for the dreamcast or PS2)
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2007, 05:40:01 am »
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You should try Saga Fronteir 2, though I only recommend it if you have patience with the battle system.

As for new old school rpgs, I think we only have indie developers to look forward to. And thankfully, with the Rpgmaker community, we'll always have some kind of semi-old school game to look forward to.
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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2007, 06:03:08 am »
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Final Fantasy XIII to look forward to.

That's one RPG I'm not looking forward to; judging by 12, this game has a good chance of turning out badly. (shiva turning into a motorcycle. wtf.)
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Re: Are old school rpgs gone?
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2007, 06:42:04 am »
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Golden Sun works like the RPGs of old.

I don't play a lot of RPGs, mainly because I'm more interested in gameplay than storyline. Which is pretty much why I stick to Pokemon... Golden Sun is kind of fun, and Final Fantasy could have more focus on gameplay. I would like to get into EarthBound.

But yeah, oldschool RPGs are most certainly dead.
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Re: Are old school rpgs gone?
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2007, 08:54:08 am »
White Knight Story (PS3)
Lost Odyssey (Xbox360)
Shin Megami Tensei (PS3 and/or Wii)
DQIX (DS)

Those are currently the big classic JRPGs for the next-gen systems that I can think. It's pretty meager right now. I think a lot of developpers in Japan are waiting out to see how the console wars turn out. A lot of those smaller RPG developpers are still making stuff for the PS2. It's now shifting towards the DS, and, possibly, to the Wii.
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2007, 08:58:18 am »
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Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 17, 2007, 04:30:21 am
Seriously,I know no one really jumps up and down for them but why
won't anyone make old school story and menu driven games anymore...Blue Dragon blows
so it doesn't count...I mean like realistic graphics and a hugely developed plot...
Something like FF6 or Xenosaga....
I'll take the story. You can have the menu.
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Re: Are old school rpgs gone?
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2007, 09:03:20 am »
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This Thread is Pointless there are many "Old School like" RPGs and there are still many in Development ( when i see mostly for the DS )
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Re: Are old school rpgs gone?
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2007, 09:29:43 pm »
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Quote from: yue on August 17, 2007, 09:03:20 am
This Thread is Pointless there are many "Old School like" RPGs and there are still many in Development ( when i see mostly for the DS )
I know of DQ9...But I mean old school as in...run around...oh !@#$% random battle...
Then the battle screen comes up and you have either turns or a ATB gauge...Then you get your experience...blah..blah...
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2007, 10:55:05 pm »
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Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 17, 2007, 09:29:43 pm
Quote from: yue on August 17, 2007, 09:03:20 am
This Thread is Pointless there are many "Old School like" RPGs and there are still many in Development ( when i see mostly for the DS )
I know of DQ9...But I mean old school as in...run around...oh !@#$% random battle...
Then the battle screen comes up and you have either turns or a ATB gauge...Then you get your experience...blah..blah...

Why do you care? I personally think that's boring, except in the case of CT.
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2007, 01:51:47 am »
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Well, fortunately (or rather unfortunately in your case), the RPG genre is evolving and expanding. No longer is every game the same old Final Fantasy formula. Instead, there are new and fresh battle systems, and those annoyingly random battles are becoming a thing of the past. As much as you guys hate the FFXII Gambit system, I thought it was a wonderful combination of pre-planning and quick-thinking. I am also really intrigued and pleased by Eternal Sonata's battle system, and my favorite RPG battle system is still Xenogears'.

But if you still need the old school RPG feel, pick up one of the many ports or remakes of the classics. Shining Force, an amazing tactical RPG, just hit the VC. I'd say pick it up if you've got $8 to spare.
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2007, 02:12:07 am »
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Quote from: InvaderLupus on August 18, 2007, 01:51:47 am
pick up one of the many ports or remakes of the classics. Shining Force, an amazing tactical RPG, just hit the VC. I'd say just emulate it because it's not worth $8 dollars.

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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2007, 02:15:31 am »
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I disagree, Swiftu. First of all, I support the gaming industry. Second of all, Shining Force is a classic, and I would gladly pay $8 dollars for it.
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« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2007, 12:44:17 pm »
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I agree with both you, I would gladly pay 8$ (£4) for it if I had the machine it's on, but I'd rather emulate it cause its easier, and I don't have a megadrive/genesis..

IF your looking for an old school rpg though, could always try etrian odyssey, if you can buy it anywhere. That is a REALLY old school RPG for the DS. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem I can import it from anywhere for cheap, so I'm stuck emulating it.
Plus it only came out earlier this year.
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« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2007, 12:48:09 pm »
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Hey Diablo II is still good. I play it every day :P
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« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2007, 03:56:55 pm »
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Quote from: Kleaver on August 18, 2007, 12:48:09 pm
Hey Diablo II is still good. I play it every day :P
I still play that....Why can't we have more point-n-click games like that...
I hope they make a D3....
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« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2007, 04:01:28 pm »
Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 18, 2007, 03:56:55 pm
Quote from: Kleaver on August 18, 2007, 12:48:09 pm
Hey Diablo II is still good. I play it every day :P
I still play that....Why can't we have more point-n-click games like that...
I hope they make a D3....

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Quote from: Dascu on August 18, 2007, 04:01:28 pm
Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 18, 2007, 03:56:55 pm
Quote from: Kleaver on August 18, 2007, 12:48:09 pm
Hey Diablo II is still good. I play it every day :P
I still play that....Why can't we have more point-n-click games like that...
I hope they make a D3....

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