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Amaya wrote:Back on topic.

I was, as people have seen, very surprised and pleased with Mass Effect 2 and eagerly await Mass Effect 3.

So other than, Dragon Age 2 (which can't get any worse), Skyrim (which can't get any worse), and Mass Effect 3 (which has a good chance of sucking), what other RPGs do we have to look forward to in the future?

Dawn of War II: Retribution

CHAOS FOR MEEEEE!

That's not an RPG Slarg and for some reason DoW2 runs like crap on my computer that can run ME2 fine.

/sadface

Amaya wrote:That's not an RPG Slarg and for some reason DoW2 runs like crap on my computer that can run ME2 fine.

/sadface

Actually, DoWII's Campaign mode plays out like an RPG with RTS elements, while at the same time playing out as a RTS with RPG elements

It has all the RPG elements required though, intense level up system, lots of lootin', and some pretty good characters.

Even if I do want to slap Cyrus upside the head everytime he says something.

Slarg232 wrote:

Amaya wrote:That's not an RPG Slarg and for some reason DoW2 runs like crap on my computer that can run ME2 fine.

/sadface

Actually, DoWII's Campaign mode plays out like an RPG with RTS elements, while at the same time playing out as a RTS with RPG elements

It has all the RPG elements required though, intense level up system, lots of lootin', and some pretty good characters.

Even if I do want to slap Cyrus upside the head everytime he says something.

I want an RPG/RTS/FPS, where you level up a character and can switch from an RTS mode to an FPS mode. Sort of like going from an overview of the battle to being in the thick of it. God, that would be epic.

Amaya wrote:

Slarg232 wrote:

Amaya wrote:That's not an RPG Slarg and for some reason DoW2 runs like crap on my computer that can run ME2 fine.

/sadface

Actually, DoWII's Campaign mode plays out like an RPG with RTS elements, while at the same time playing out as a RTS with RPG elements

It has all the RPG elements required though, intense level up system, lots of lootin', and some pretty good characters.

Even if I do want to slap Cyrus upside the head everytime he says something.

I want an RPG/RTS/FPS, where you level up a character and can switch from an RTS mode to an FPS mode. Sort of like going from an overview of the battle to being in the thick of it. God, that would be epic.

That...... would be FETHING AWESOME! As long as it felt "right" in both modes, that is.

I am looking forward to FFXIII-2. I am a big fan of Lightning and am psyched to hear she'll be the main protagonist again. I am still wondering what the deal is with Versus, however . . .

Wait, wait, wait.

You liked FF13?

Yeah. I thought it was very refreshing that Sony would create such a blatant railroad as compared to so many choose-your-own-whatever-gimmick "hidden railroads" released here in the States. The story was basically interesting, the characters were engaging, and the graphics and sound were superb. The gameplay was utterly excellent, IMO. It all added up to my favorite FF since VII (my favorite overall is either IV or VI). I know this game is the polar opposite of the Bethesda sandboxes I never get tired of praising but I really enjoyed it.

This further cements my opinion that you and I can never agree on video games.

The game does get points for Lightning and Vanille though, hottest FF characters ever.

Holy gak yes. I like a strong female character -- and I'm a total sucker for girls with Aussie accents.

You know what, I will give the Japanese props for using female characters as leads. Western RPGs are constantly canon male (but you can play as female) or you can only play a bad ass guy with permament stubble.

Amaya wrote:You know what, I will give the Japanese props for using female characters as leads. Western RPGs are constantly canon male (but you can play as female) or you can only play a bad ass guy with permament stubble.

Is that not all western games, not just RPGs?

It is pretty much all western games, but I can forgive FPSs set in WW2/Nam/Modern because woman were actually restricted from combat MOSs in those settings.

Amaya wrote:This further cements my opinion that you and I can never agree on video games.

The game does get points for Lightning and Vanille though, hottest FF characters ever.

Vanille should be hot, but they messed up on her "scale". She looks like a 10 year old with 25 year old boobs.

As for Final Fantasy XIII, I am thinking I might have liked it better if it wasn't a Final Fantasy game at all. If it was something totally new I would have probably enjoyed it like you Manchu.
As is, I would say the changes to the series are bad. It would have been like making Gears of War 3 a railroad shooter. It could be fun but not as a Gears of War game.

Lord Scythican wrote:Vanille should be hot, but they messed up on her "scale". She looks like a 10 year old with 25 year old boobs.

Adjust for Japanese aesthetics.

As to your point regarding FXIII: I think the game would have been better loved by a smaller following without the burden of following the SNES-gen FF games, too. So would all of the post-FFVI games, honestly. But plastering "Final Fantasy" on game covers sells games.

Lord Scythican wrote:

Amaya wrote:This further cements my opinion that you and I can never agree on video games.

The game does get points for Lightning and Vanille though, hottest FF characters ever.

Vanille should be hot, but they messed up on her "scale". She looks like a 10 year old with 25 year old boobs.

As for Final Fantasy XIII, I am thinking I might have liked it better if it wasn't a Final Fantasy game at all. If it was something totally new I would have probably enjoyed it like you Manchu.
As is, I would say the changes to the series are bad. It would have been like making Gears of War 3 a railroad shooter. It could be fun but not as a Gears of War game.

She doesn't look that young. More in the 15-16 year old range at the youngest.