check out all of these but ni no kuni 2. thats gonna disappoint for sure imo.
House in Fata Morgana is definitely not too 'anime', and has a lot in common with those works in terms of tone and a unique, somber aesthetic. Maybe also try The Silver Case, seems right up your alley.Still on the fence with this. On one hand, I love digital gamebooks and interactive fiction, like Inkle's Sorcery, 80 Days, and Hadean Lands. (But I read that visual novels don't tend to have much choice? Not sure how accurate that is).
On the other, I'm super picky about the kind of manga and whatnot I like. Like the only mangas I've liked so far have been Bokurano, Junji Ito's work, Berserk, One Punch Man, Blame, Lone Wolf and Cub, Death Note, Nausicaa, Parasyte, Biomega, Blade of the Immortal, and The Drifting Classroom.
So the range and style of those kinds of stories I like is pretty narrow. Realistic style, dark and violent, not too "anime" (I know, I know...). with One Punch Man being the exception.
Still on the fence with this. On one hand, I love digital gamebooks and interactive fiction, like Inkle's Sorcery, 80 Days, and Hadean Lands. (But I read that visual novels don't tend to have much choice? Not sure how accurate that is).
On the other, I'm super picky about the kind of manga and whatnot I like. Like the only mangas I've liked so far have been Bokurano, Junji Ito's work, Berserk, One Punch Man, Blame, Lone Wolf and Cub, Death Note, Nausicaa, Parasyte, Biomega, Blade of the Immortal, and The Drifting Classroom.
So the range and style of those kinds of stories I like is pretty narrow. Realistic style, dark and violent, not too "anime" (I know, I know...). with One Punch Man being the exception.
Liked/ tolerated P5 and loved Nier and Y0 but Nier was the shortest and least tiresome out of those games, imoPersona 5 is incredible and my current GOTY. Yakuza 0 has one of the best stories and set of characters in a long time. Haven't played games in either series before, so they blindsided me in the best possible way out of nowhere.
Nier didn't fully do it for me. Ending was a m a z i n g, but I could have used less combat. It got pretty tiresome.
Japan totes killing it this year, though.
Made a thread about itSubscribed to this thread because it has a bunch of stuff that evaded my radar. Never had interest in EDF but apparently the most recent one is really good? May have to check it out
Still on the fence with this. On one hand, I love digital gamebooks and interactive fiction, like Inkle's Sorcery, 80 Days, and Hadean Lands. (But I read that visual novels don't tend to have much choice? Not sure how accurate that is).
On the other, I'm super picky about the kind of manga and whatnot I like. Like the only mangas I've liked so far have been Bokurano, Junji Ito's work, Berserk, One Punch Man, Blame, Lone Wolf and Cub, Death Note, Nausicaa, Parasyte, Biomega, Blade of the Immortal, and The Drifting Classroom.
So the range and style of those kinds of stories I like is pretty narrow. Realistic style, dark and violent, not too "anime" (I know, I know...). with One Punch Man being the exception.
It's always a great feeling to find those gateway games that either introduce you to something new or change your mind about a genre you couldn't get into previously. Is it really a rare thing? I guess I've always been open to re-evaluating different genres. There was a time when I didn't like stealth games, turn-based games, old school RPGs, where I couldn't stand challenging games or sims.Thank you for opening your mind and giving new genres a chance OP. I wish more people did so. Don't stop.
It's always a great feeling to find those gateway games that either introduce you to something new or change your mind about a genre you couldn't get into previously. Is it really a rare thing? I guess I've always been open to re-evaluating different genres. There was a time when I didn't like stealth games, turn-based games, old school RPGs, where I couldn't stand challenging games or sims.
My view of things is that one game is only ever one facet of a genre or even a subgenre, so I shouldn't let one color my impressions of a genre as a whole. Where one might not click, another might prove otherwise.
Resident Evil 7 is one of the best horror games ever made. I know people who like the action style RE were disappointed, but if you love horror games for the horror, scares, and sense of dread, you owe it to yourself to play this game. I'd even go so far as to say it's the best horror game since Silent Hill 3.For me, the console generation didn't fully start until this year because of this.
I can't believe no one mentioned Resident Evil 7!
For me, the console generation didn't fully start until this year because of this.
I can't believe no one mentioned Resident Evil 7!
My first console was PS1, and I've never had a Nintendo console (yes, that means I haven't played Mario, Metroid, Zelda, etc. either). I am considering getting a cheap WiiU so I can play BoTW, it looks fascinating
I really don't understand those enthusiasm for actual japanese games.
For me they are far, very far from the greatness they were years ago (they ruled the decade 1995-2005)
ps: I've been played mostly japanese games since 1990
Damn. Doesn't seem like there's much confidence for this one.
Seriously, do this. 3DS especially unless you're not into handhelds.
Also getting a cheap Wii U is a good idea, but if your main motivation is Zelda then I'd advice you to avoid it. I completed the game on Wii U and performance is awful, we're talking about frame drops so severe that the game can literally freeze for about 5 seconds during combat.
I got a Switch a couple of days ago and I've spent this whole afternoon playing Zelda on it and I'm honestly regretting playing it on Wii U at all. The difference is night and day, and this game really being as special as everyone claims, you owe it to yourself to play it in the best way possible.
Last time that happened was eight years ago, when I took a gamble on Demons' Souls and it completely reoriented my mindset on difficulty in games, action RPGs, and Japanese games
However I'm bit ashamed to say that since then I had been apprehensive to try JRPGs and Japanese games in general, usually because of the aesthetic or the seemingly anime/manga-inspired narratives. Which is definitely a pretty narrow perspective to have. Getting into manga last year certainly helped shift that view, but it was this year's incredible line-up so far that really cemented it
(Yes, EDF isn't a 2017 game, but I finally checked it out this year and it's amazing)
I got Yakuza lined up next, and I can't wait to play it after EDF surprised me so much. In some ways, these games touch upon some of the same aspects that make indie games appeal to me so much: the diverse vibrant aesthetics and unique styles, the interesting narratives, the exploration of interesting gameplay mechanics and gameplay depth, the sheer variety.
From the joy of controlled falling in Gravity Rush to the super smooth combat and compelling story of Nier, the character action-esque nature of Nioh's Soulslike design to the colorful style and mundane day-to-day life side of Persona, these games are so unique and offer such rewarding gameplay without sacrificing narrative nuance. (Or in EDF's case, compensating lack of graphical fidelity with utter gameplay insanity)
Any of other major releases to look forward to this year? I don't follow AAA games or Japanese games closely