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[Deleted member 8095]

Hey, I'm looking to play an action RPG. I dont like turn based RPGs as my ADD causes me to get distracted easily and I lose interest. I'm looking for something along the lines of Zelda or Dark Cloud 2. I've already played both KOTORs so those are out of the question. Please, suggest away! Oh yeah, I have an xbox, ps2, gamecube and a PC new enough to run pretty much anything. Thanks guys and gals!

 

[Kevtones]

Ys: Ark of Napistim is a good old school romp

 

[FallenOne666]

The Game of the Year, of course: Dirge of Cerberus. Buy two copies if you must.

 

[Error]

wait for Rogue Galaxy or KHII

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Alundra

 

[Community Forum]

I <3 this game.

 

[Maridia]

New School: Jade Empire
Old School: Illusion of Gaia, Terranigma

 

[SpiderJerusalem]

I <3 this game.

Hell yea that was a decent surprise when I bought that.

 

[Chris Michael]

Do the Tales games count as action RPG's?

 

[Community Forum]

Do the Tales games count as action RPG's?

No.

 

[antispin]

Anachronox (turn-based-ish but great characters, good story and decent combat), Gothic II (the controls aren't as bad as you might have heard, excellent game otherwise), maaaybe Jade Empire (good combat but Bioware games are beginning to get predictable, and dare I say, a bit repetitive).

 

[BudokaiMR2]

Ryu Ga Gotoku.

 

[Zombie James]

 

[Finaika]

Shining Force Neo is hot stuff.

 

[TheMissingLink]

Kingdom Hearts, you silly goose



(or wait for KH2)

 

[1337]

RF Online seems to be a good choice, if you're into that MMORPG stuff. I've been playing the European beta and I must say it's quite good.

Jade Empire for the Xbox would also be a great choice. Just as .hack would be for the PlayStation 2.

 

[mrpeabody]

Dark Cloud 2.

 

[Tain]

Nothing comes remotely close to System Shock 2.

 

[Mudo]

"Hot stuff, coming your way!"
"Hot stuff, coming your way!"
"Hot stuff, coming your way!"
"Hot stuff, coming your way!"
"Hot stuff, coming your way!"
"Hot stuff, coming your way!"
"Hot stuff, coming your way!"
"Hot stuff, coming your way!"


Now, if you can handle the most annoying female voice ever in a videogame incessantly screaming the above phrase in battle every time you cast her spell, then RUSH out and buy Shining Force Neo.

Otherwise, turn the volume off, completely, since you can't adjust voice volume in the game at all.

Ugh, I swear that ruined the entire game for me.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

Kingdom Hearts, you silly goose



(or wait for KH2)

Ok, just for you, I am going to beat KH. I swear to God I will beat it!

 

[Mr Nash]

The Dark Alliance and Norrath ARPGs aren't bad, especially given that they're dirt cheap now. If those aren't your cup of tea, Gothic 2 on the PC is fun, though the controls take some getting used too, and of course there's Morrowind too.

 

[TheMissingLink]

It starts slow but gets better and better - plus you'll get excited for KH2, a win-win situation!

 

[Applefiend]

Try Tales of Enternia for PSP, advantage over anything else, you can play it in the bathroom.

Although more than 2 hours a day that nub will take your thumb off.

 

[Grug]

 

[Beezy]

Seiken Densetsu 2 and 3 if you've never played them.

 

[callous]

Alundra

 

[Nostrildamus]

 

[Andrew2]

Champions of Norrath

Champions Return To Arms

 

[Ranger X]

Zelda style: Ys Ark of Naphistim, Alundra.

Diablo style: Champions of Norrath, Dark Alliance, Dark Alliance 2, Return to Arms

Hybrid style: Dark Cloud 2

Your life: is now alot better.

 

[sonycowboy]

 

[Zapages]

Ys Series

You can probably get Ys: The ark of napisithim for the PS2 in the NA. I would import Ys: 1 and 2 Complete (you can download the english translation), Ys: The Oath in Felghana, and Ys: VI The ark of Napishtim.

Best ARPG ever in my opinion, esepcially if you like good music.

 

[Gattsu25]

Diablo II
Diablo II - Lord of Destruction (Expansion Pack)


fuck what everyone else says, these are the BEST action RPGs ever made. Play online or better yet, with four or more friends




Idots suggesting Dark Cloud 2: did you even read the first post?



edit:

Awesome avatar. Great game

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

I <3 this game.

I bought that game but have yet to open it up and play it due my huge backlog. I just read it was a good Zelda clone and decided to purchase it.


And Culdcept friggin' rocks!

 

[-SD-]

Obligatory:

Gothic & Gothic 2 GOLD. Gothic 1 is going to be re-released soon.

 

[Ranger X]

Idots suggesting Dark Cloud 2: did you even read the first post?

Listen, Dark Cloud 2 have to be mentionned and typed here as much as possible. Kind of a subtle brainwashing plan we psycho fans of the game are taking part of.
But don't tell anyone. And let's pray for Dark Cloud 3

 

[CharlieDigital]

Vagrant Story

 

[Andrew2]

Zelda style: Ys Ark of Naphistim, Alundra.

Diablo style: Champions of Norrath, Dark Alliance, Dark Alliance 2, Return to Arms

Hybrid style: Dark Cloud 2

Your life: is now alot better.[/QUOTE

Why people continue make some correlation between CoN and Diablo? CoN is nothing like Diablo. Not only that, but its 10x better than Diablo hoped to ever be.

and for the record

CoN > Diablo

 

[jarrod]

This generation on consoles...

Adventure/Puzzle based
-Dual Hearts (PS2) Atlus/Matrix Software
-Graffiti Kingdom (PS2) Hot-B/Taito
-The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (GC) Nintendo
-The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC) Nintendo
-The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC) Nintendo
-World of Mana (PS2) Square Enix
-Yakuza (PS2) SEGA
-Ys: The Ark of Napishtim (PS2) Konami

Dungeon/Loot based
-Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) SCEA/Level 5
-King's Field: The Ancient City (PS2) Agetec/From Software
-Lost Kingdoms II (GC) Activision/From Software
-Phantasy Star Online Episode I&II Plus (GC) SEGA
-Phantasy Star Universe (PS2) SEGA

 

[Ranger X]

Zelda style: Ys Ark of Naphistim, Alundra.

Diablo style: Champions of Norrath, Dark Alliance, Dark Alliance 2, Return to Arms

Hybrid style: Dark Cloud 2

Your life: is now alot better.[/QUOTE

Why people continue make some correlation between CoN and Diablo? CoN is nothing like Diablo. Not only that, but its 10x better than Diablo hoped to ever be.

and for the record

CoN > Diablo

Common man, what's the mother game of CoN? F1 Challenge?
You may prefer CoN or Diablo but those are in the same family. Same genre of games and very similar. Or maybe you're the no-genres type of guy and each game is having is own genre. I have friends that are like that about music. They can see to decipher similarities.

 

[Tsubaki]

um...

KOTOR is turn-based...

 

[bengraven]

Oblivion!

BTW, I don't really see how Zelda is an RPG. I'd rather not start a debate on what constitutes a role-playing game, but I'm sure stats play a role in there somewhere; something Zelda (disregarding Zelda II) lacks.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Star Ocean 3?

>_>
<_<

 

[Kevtones]

Dual Hearts was pretty cool. It wasn't great but it was solid and had some memorable levels. I liked some of the mechanics and abilities.

 

[Community Forum]

Star Ocean 3?

>_>
<_<

I would not classify Star Ocean 3 as an ARPG, so no.

 

[Apharmd Battler]

Someone already mentioned Deus Ex, so I'll chime in with System Shock 2!!

 

[Community Forum]

The poster is looking for something ALONG THE LINES OF ZELDA OR DARK CLOUD 2.

 

[John Harker]

Brave Fencer Musashi (PS1)

or

 

[BlueTsunami]

Brave Fencer Musashi (PS1)

I agree with this

 

[Ronabo]

How bout Jade Empire?

 

[Community Forum]

How bout Jade Empire?

How bout already mentioned three times?