[Amy Smith]

Unofficial JRPG Thread VIII

1. This thread is for discussion about JRPGs. If you are not a fan of JRPGs then this is not the place for you. The thread may also delve into other genres other than JRPGs however, Western RPGs will be considered off topic.

2. Use Spoiler tags when necessary. Although some games you talk about may be a bit older other people may not have played them yet.

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Resources:

-http://na.square-enix.com/ffxiii-2/
-http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/
-http://www.square-enix.co.jp/fabula/0/
-http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Wiki

Previous Threads:

http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1219665-unofficial-final-fantasy-thread-v/
http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1302262-unofficial-final-fantasy-thread-vi/
http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1340446-unofficial-jrpg-thread-vii-formerly-the-final-fantasy-thread/

[claire ley]

Nice tag. I just finished replaying that game last week.

[Katie Pollard]

Is Lost Odyssey worth playing?

I owned it years ago but I traded it and and it was sitting on my shelf for too long.

[kirsty williams]

Is Lost Odyssey worth playing?

I'd recommend it to a fan of JRPGs, definitely. I thought the story got a bit messy towards the end, but it's a solid game with a very memorable soundtrack and characters.

[Mariaa EM.]

Tried the demo for Eternal Sonata today. Really liked it, but not sure if the game holds up throughout.

Anyone recommend a purchase?

[Petr Jordy Zugar]

Tried the demo for Eternal Sonata today. Really liked it, but not sure if the game holds up throughout.

Anyone recommend a purchase?

It's not a bad game. The story left a bit to be desired, up until the end, where it got better. The music was pretty good. The battle-system is interesting, but it gets really, really easy once you figured out a strategy for your characters. Visuals are good, if you don't mind the style. I rather liked some of the dungeons.

Is Lost Odyssey worth playing?

Yes, definitely yes. My only complaint is that I wasn't able to finish it because the fourth disc was scratched (stupid used games...)

[Lexy Corpsey]

The battle-system is interesting, but it gets really, really easy once you figured out a strategy for your characters.

Not sure which version you played, but they bumped the difficulty up a bit for the PS3 release. Certain bosses were really beefed up.

[Rebekah Rebekah Nicole]

I would recommend Lost Odyssey for sure. A very enjoyable game for me. Love the little snippets of Kaim's past that pop up throughout.

Any recent news on Final Fantasy Versus 13? Been waiting goddamned forever for that game...

[Britta Gronkowski]

Not sure which version you played, but they bumped the difficulty up a bit for the PS3 release. Certain bosses were really beefed up.

I played the 360 version. That makes me wish I'd played the PS3 version now.

[Charles Weber]

All they need is to put Legend of Legaia on PSN and things will be complete for me!

[Emily abigail Villarreal]

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/29/siliconera-will-reveal-a-square-enix-title-on-monday/

We have a treat for Siliconera readers this week with news about an unannounced Square Enix game. I can’t say anymore for the moment other than this will be an exclusive and the game will surprise you.

My money is on The World Ends With You 2, since Nomura recently said that there http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/21/well-there-might-be-something-for-the-world-ends-with-you/ in regards to a new game.

[Nina Mccormick]

Well the reveal was for Catacombs

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/30/catacombs-the-game-cavia-and-square-enix-were-working-on-after-nier/

I'm a bit disappointed by what the title turned out to be.

[[Bounty][Ben]]

Lost Odyssey is a very good game. While the main plot was average, the written stories called A Thousand Years of Dreams were awesome. Been a bit bummed by Square this generation. Final Fantasy 13 I am still struggling to finish. I just play for a bit and get bored. Last Remnant has interesting ideas but is a bit of a mess. I would suggest it thougj for people who have a ton of patience. I have the latest Star Ocean game but have not played it yet.

For those who have a Wii, definitely check out Xenoblade Chronicles. I am 25 hours into the game and so far I am enjoying it. It has huge areas to explore, and a ton of side quests.

I still break out my ps2 at times to enjoy my JRPG collection. I still even own a couple I haven't played yet. Nocturne,Persona 4, and Tales of Legendia. So many games and not enough free time.

[LADONA]

Well the reveal was for Catacombs

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/30/catacombs-the-game-cavia-and-square-enix-were-working-on-after-nier/

I'm a bit disappointed by what the title turned out to be.

Well im pretty surpriced by this anouncement i wonder how that game will turn out but by the time ill check it out i think it will a the budget version

[IsAiah AkA figgy]

Catacombs could be interesting.

When their last game, Nier, was announced I was sure it was junk. I wasn't impressed at all. But now I consider it to be one of my top5 games of this console generation, if not number 1 even. So I'm sure Catacombs will be able to surprise me too, if it's not cancelled already that is

[Michelle Chau]

I guess this is a sign that SE is making a departure from the thing they helped be taken seriously in gaming...

[STEVI INQUE]

Catacombs could be interesting.

When their last game, Nier, was announced I was sure it was junk. I wasn't impressed at all. But now I consider it to be one of my top5 games of this console generation, if not number 1 even. So I'm sure Catacombs will be able to surprise me too, if it's not cancelled already that is

I aslo thought Nier was Cavia,s last game they where split up after that ?

[kirsty williams]

Recently heard Grand Knights History is cancelled...

[RObert loVes MOmmy]

Recently heard Grand Knights History is cancelled...

Yep, and I believe Rising Star's localization was to be based off of XSEED's, so it looks like we're out of luck. Maybe Atlus can pick up the pieces like Dragon's Crown.

[Jarrett Willis]

http://www.atlus.com/p4g/...this fall
Sort of sad that Amazon will start collecting taxes in Texas starting July.

[leni]

Edit: So now that LOD is up, I DL'd it to my PS3 instead of my PSP.

It's been so so long since I last played this. I totally forgotten when is the right time to hit the x button for additions haha. Glad Master Tensan gives you a "refresher" course before leaving Seles.

[The Time Car]

For those who have a Wii, definitely check out Xenoblade Chronicles. I am 25 hours into the game and so far I am enjoying it. It has huge areas to explore, and a ton of side quests.

I've been looking at this game. I thought about buying it last week but went with Tales of The Abyss for the 3DS instead. I'll probably pick it up in the near future.

[electro_fantics]

I sort of stopped playing xenoblade 80 hours into the game...
Currently 60+ hours in Disgaea 3 vita edition.

[Chantelle Walker]

I think Xenoblade Chronicles is the best JRPG of this console generation, lots of exploration, great story and a marvelous soundtrack. Took me about 128 hours to play thru the game and do the majority of side quests, and was at level 96 by the end

The second best JRPG would be Radiant Historia for the Nintendo DS

[Bitter End]

I was never a big JRPG player growing up but recently I've tried to get into them. About a month ago I bought Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey and today I got a PS2 and picked up Kingdom Hearts. I've really enjoyed Blue Dragon so far but unfortunately it's been caught up in my game backlog but that should change once this semester is over. I played Lost Odyssey when it first came out but I only borrowed it from a friend for a week. Kingdom Hearts is a game I've been dying to play ever since I saw a commercial for it back in 2002.

SO what are some good JRPGs for a newbie to the genre to play?