Fimbulvetr
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Einherjar said:
I think he's referring to thematic happiness, just just bright colors.
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I think he's referring to thematic happiness, just just bright colors.
cantona222
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Super Paper Marion on the Wii.
However, It's more of a platformer than an RPG.
However, It's more of a platformer than an RPG.
CoffeeJanitor
Member
M&L series.
First Paper Mario.
Pokemon?
First Paper Mario.
Pokemon?
Augemitbutter
Member
Grandia
Grandia II
Grandia III as well if you can get over the weak story.
Lunar I and Lunar II.
Ys Seven
Ys Oath in Felghana
shaowebb
Member
Atelier Annie for the DS
You play a lazy little girl who dreams only of marrying up. Your grandpa decides you are far too lazy and ships you to an island resort where you are to become an alchemist and make something of yourself.
You make items by gathering supplies, or fighting monsters for ingredients and most anyone you have a conversation with is hilarious as a character and can join your party. These characters range from having insanely poor senses of direction (how did you ACCIDENTLY end up on an island!?), a wimp who tries to keep up a reputation of being a complete badass by calling himself Killbert wielder of the giant sword Frag arach, to a tiny elf like guy named Pepe who is oblivious to the fact that he is tiny who trains you.
As you make items you are graded, and your grade earns you huge money with which you invest in building an amusement park, and in improving your store ( like in Recettear).
You are only working so hard though because whoever is the best alchemist that year gets to marry the prince...soooo lazy.
Cute, comedic, lots of item collecting/creating/customization, lots of sim business fun, and lots of relationship building ( not really love, but more or less friends you have comedic adventures with kinds of relationships)
also adorable talking animals.
Website
http://nisamerica.com/games/atelierannie/
The comedic intro Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVkRHSduI08
Also, seconding this. I had both the Dreamcast and the PS2 versions of this game and the PS2 is a BAD port. I beat both and the PS2 had missing textures, lag, audio errors, texture errors...you name it.
The game is one of the best rpg's I've ever had the pleasure of playing though. You owe it to yourself to get this on Dreamcast someday. Plus the Dreamcast version came with a a fully colored booklet with art like in the glory days of booklets, and a full soundtrack cd .
You play a lazy little girl who dreams only of marrying up. Your grandpa decides you are far too lazy and ships you to an island resort where you are to become an alchemist and make something of yourself.
You make items by gathering supplies, or fighting monsters for ingredients and most anyone you have a conversation with is hilarious as a character and can join your party. These characters range from having insanely poor senses of direction (how did you ACCIDENTLY end up on an island!?), a wimp who tries to keep up a reputation of being a complete badass by calling himself Killbert wielder of the giant sword Frag arach, to a tiny elf like guy named Pepe who is oblivious to the fact that he is tiny who trains you.
As you make items you are graded, and your grade earns you huge money with which you invest in building an amusement park, and in improving your store ( like in Recettear).
You are only working so hard though because whoever is the best alchemist that year gets to marry the prince...soooo lazy.
Cute, comedic, lots of item collecting/creating/customization, lots of sim business fun, and lots of relationship building ( not really love, but more or less friends you have comedic adventures with kinds of relationships)
also adorable talking animals.
Website
http://nisamerica.com/games/atelierannie/
The comedic intro Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVkRHSduI08
iosef said:
You want to play Grandia II on the Dreamcast.
Also, seconding this. I had both the Dreamcast and the PS2 versions of this game and the PS2 is a BAD port. I beat both and the PS2 had missing textures, lag, audio errors, texture errors...you name it.
The game is one of the best rpg's I've ever had the pleasure of playing though. You owe it to yourself to get this on Dreamcast someday. Plus the Dreamcast version came with a a fully colored booklet with art like in the glory days of booklets, and a full soundtrack cd .
Rahxephon91
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Wild Arms 5. Very adventurey for the most part. Meladrama does come, but the end isn't very sad. Game also has a great tactical battle system.
If you want comedy RPGs, that explicitly try to make you laugh, Xbox Indie Games is a good service.
One will come out in a few days called Cthulhu Saves the World from a (comparative to the service) veteran developer, and [shameless plug] if you can wait just under a month, I'll be releasing one too called Bonded Realities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts8UyUWX9ew [/shameless plug]
One will come out in a few days called Cthulhu Saves the World from a (comparative to the service) veteran developer, and [shameless plug] if you can wait just under a month, I'll be releasing one too called Bonded Realities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts8UyUWX9ew [/shameless plug]
Do The Mario
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Paper Mario!
The Thousand Year Door is the best JRPG I have played. Challenging, a truly funny script, amazing art style and fantastic/engaging turn based combat (as much of an oxymoron as that normally is).
Plus it has a detective penguin! That is about as happy as it gets.
Super Paper Mario for the Wii is also a great game (although it falls short of its predecessors).
I NEED SCISSORS
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Dark Octave said:
It is an RPG by definition. It has a story, levels, stats, interactivity, NPCs, choice.
And if you aren't grinning like a schoolgirl when playing Dead Rising, something is very wrong. Hence the happy.
FunkyPajamas
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I need a next (not current) gen remake of this with this graphical style.Ricker said:There is only one
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Augemitbutter said:
I don't think Ys Seven and Ys: Oath in Felghana are happy games since *MAJOR SPOILERS*
in Ys Seven, one of the good supporting characters (Tia?) turns out to be the ultimate evil goddess whom you have to kill and in Ys: The Oath in Felghana, there's sibling abandonment, genocide, etc.
Other non-GameArts RPGs that are happy RPGs:
Super Mario RPG
Mario & Luigi series (from what I've played. I only played the first GBA release and a bit of the NDS releases)
Rhapsody
EarthBound (well... Most parts are happy)
Skies of Arcadia
Atelier Iris
Malio
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Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door
Pokemon DS games
Costume Quest
All pretty happy.
I do not recommend Blue Dragon. The combat system is great, but the horrible voice acting, wooden characters and the constant "click the A button on everything to find secret stuff" crap will make you want to claw your eyes out.
Pokemon DS games
Costume Quest
All pretty happy.
I do not recommend Blue Dragon. The combat system is great, but the horrible voice acting, wooden characters and the constant "click the A button on everything to find secret stuff" crap will make you want to claw your eyes out.
Guardian's Crusade on PS1 seems to fit the bill, as well as any of the Mario RPGs. For something a bit more serious but still an upbeat and lighthearted game, Skies of Arcadia fits the bill. Radiata Stories is about 90% lighthearted with 10% super serious and depressing, but it has some real enjoyable moments.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
THIS! I've been playing it today and it's pretty funny stuff.
Cow Mengde
Banned
Big One said:
So happy, it'll make you cry.
PetriP-TNT
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PAPER MARIO TTYD
It's lighthearted but awesome
I'd recommend Mother 3 too, as it is easily one of the most charming RPGs I will ever play, but it gets rather depressing eventually
It's lighthearted but awesome
I'd recommend Mother 3 too, as it is easily one of the most charming RPGs I will ever play, but it gets rather depressing eventually
YourMaster
Member
I'll say "kult heretic kingdoms"
Not a console game, but an older pc game so probably your GAF pc can handle it. I've laughed out loud while playing the game.
Not a console game, but an older pc game so probably your GAF pc can handle it. I've laughed out loud while playing the game.
Fimbulvetr
Member
chaostrophy
Member
Dragon Quest V. It's not super cheery at every moment, but overall the game's story is genuinely heartwarming, even to a cynical bastard like myself.
Fimbulvetr
Member
EvilMario said:
I think the depressing stuff only serves to strengthen the series' optimistic themes.
Chet Rippo
Member
I would be doing my username a disservice if I didn't recommend Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. They're both great. The Mario and Luigi Trilogy is good too. Super Mario RPG ain't bad either.
Yeah, I'm a sucker for Mario RPGs. :lol
Yeah, I'm a sucker for Mario RPGs. :lol
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
We should have everyone change their avatar to Ramirez again to make the point!AniHawk said:
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
Do The Mario said:
Paper Mario!
The Thousand Year Door is the best JRPG I have played. Challenging, a truly funny script, amazing art style and fantastic/engaging turn based combat (as much of an oxymoron as that normally is).
Plus it has a detective penguin! That is about as happy as it gets.
Super Paper Mario for the Wii is also a great game (although it falls short of its predecessors).
TTYD is really hilarious. I still remember losing it for Bowser ""Great. Just great. Now I look like the huge, mighty king of GUYS WHO TALK TO POSTERS"
awesome
Oh good, a Skies of Arcadia love thread. I needed an excuse to post this end credits music.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
TTYD had very funny moments. Like when Bowser beats Rawk Hawk or the penguin guy with the green letters. :lolAnasui Kishibe said:
Oh, and who can forget "You rang dude?".
Anasui Kishibe
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Sgt.Pepper said:
:lol sir Grodus, sir?
Bowser is a comedy machine, i just love him
"I am Bowser, businessman of legend! Fear my accounting!"
udivision said:
Legendary Warrior said:
LiK said:
Yes to all of these -- great recommendations. And another vote for Skies of Arcadia while I'm here.Iceman said:
Serenade said:
RPGs, happy, but not actual good enough games that I'd recommend people spend their time and money on, especially with the other great titles that have come onto the market since these games were new. I love cute stuff, but that's not what killed Rhapsody for me. The gameplay was awful. Just awful.toythatkills said:
P90 said:
Happy, but not RPGsI NEED SCISSORS said:
_Alkaline_
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I think the M&L or Paper Mario series are great fits given the OP's description. Whimsical, funny, self-aware and great games to boot.