As someone who has not played JRPGs in a while and recently tried LO, the impression I got is that you're only going to enjoy it if you're a big fan of JRPGs. It just felt average, run of the mill stuff and I didn't really want to spend much time finishing it(got to the end of disk 1). Rent through gamefly or something...
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If I buy one JRPG for the 360 what should it be?
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Blue Dragon is better than it's demo, which is really out of context. I didn't like the demo at all, but the gameplay is pretty good on Hard mode (free DLC), although the characters are super annoying.
That said, I recommend Lost Odyssey or Tales of Vesperia. Those are the 2 most polished 360 JRPGs, with pretty solid gameplay to boot. Lost Odyssey if you prefer turn based, Tales of Vesperia if you prefer more real-time.
That said, I recommend Lost Odyssey or Tales of Vesperia. Those are the 2 most polished 360 JRPGs, with pretty solid gameplay to boot. Lost Odyssey if you prefer turn based, Tales of Vesperia if you prefer more real-time.
Stoney Mason said:
Lost Odyssey is a good game, overall, but it's one of the most poorly-paced RPGs I've ever played. They stretched the game out (both gameplay and storyline) a lot more than they had to, to the point where it can become tedious and unrewarding to play after a good chunk of hours. The lengthy loading times don't help, either.
Vesperia is the complete opposite from that standpoint - not only is it one of the best-paced RPGs I've played, but loading times running off the hard drive are literally non-existent. It's just more enjoyable to play as a result, and never feels like it starts to wear thin, even many hours in (it's a pretty huge game, too). The combat is also quite a bit deeper than Lost Odyssey's throwback, simplistic turn-based system, and offers the player much more feedback.
I noticed alot more people recommending Vesperia than I would have thought, what if I never liked the cartoony Tales style and it's 2D combat, but have loved all the Final Fantasy's? Could you still recommend Tales over LO to me? I'm picking up one or the other tomorrow and was 95% sold on LO.
Basileus777
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AkuMifune said:
Vesperia is similar to past Tales games, it doesn't stray much from the Tales formula; it's just the most refined and polished Tales game to date. LO might be more to your liking, it really does feel like a late PS1 Final Fantasy game.
Death_Born
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AkuMifune said:
Lost Odyssey is the best "mature" RPG on the system, and has a great plot. It's got old-school gameplay, though.
Kasumi1970
my name is Ted
I say get Tales of Vesperia it is one the most enjoyable Japanese Role playing games I played in a long time
Before Vesperia, I was like you. I tried nearly every Tales game and failed to get into them, whereas I'd always loved Final Fantasy. Vesperia pulled me in with an instantly interesting story. It was way more interesting than other Tales games in that respect. Thanks to the story, I could get into the game, and find out that Tales games are actually pretty good, and I'm much more likely to play other Tales games in the future, thanks to Vesperia.AkuMifune said:
Soakedjunk
Member
+1 for Lost Odyssey
Length of Vesperia - my clock said 40:33 when I beat it. My clock now says something around 80 hours. I am not someone who usually plays games after finishing them.
Tales of Vesperia.Stoney Mason said:
2 Minutes Turkish said:
Tales of Vesperia.2 Minutes Turkish said:
God no. Battle system will confuse the hell out of people in the demo. Full game eases you into it way better.Iksenpets said:
It depends on what you mean by cartoony. If you mean the visual style, then pass. If you mean the characters... well, I think Yuri has every other Tales character beat by a mile and might hold your interest. As for the battle system, unless you played a 2D Japanese Tales game by Team Destiny, Vesperia's system beats the pants off of Phantasia, Legendia, and Eternia. I haven't played Destiny yet. Those are all the 2D titles. I hear the Japanese Team Destiny ones are even better than Team Symphonia games though.AkuMifune said:
Jonnyram said:
I think you just sold me. Maybe not tomorrow, but I'll have to pick up Vesperia at some point.
Firestorm said:
Yeah I've only tried Phantasia and Eternia, and while good, neither was great IMO I tried the Vesperia demo, but it didn't wow me much. Guess I'll have to watch a bunch of vids later to make my final choice.
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If you have even the slightest, most minute interest in action-RPGs, then get Tales of Vesperia. Wait, scratch that; even if you have no interest in action-RPGs, get Tales of Vesperia anyway, because it will make you a believer.
Besides, it's got so much replay value, it may very well last you for years.
Besides, it's got so much replay value, it may very well last you for years.
TheCardPlayer
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Tales Of Vesperia. I think it's the best Tales in the series and yes I know about Destiny remake. Every thing else sucks to be quite honest.
Alternatively, if you're a hardcore completionist like me who runs around checking every single town and every single dungeon after every single transportation upgrade, then dumps whole dozens of hours into collecting every item and recording every enemy possible before even considering going against the final boss, you can get over 120 hours before beating the game.Firestorm said:
And yet now I'm going through on the minimalist 15-hour run for that achievement. Truly a game to love!
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
Vesperia really is the only choice Stoney
Revelations
Banned
Lost Odyssey ...no doubt about it.
M°°nblade
Banned
It shouldn't be lost odyssey.
I've only played Tales of Vesperia and Eternal Sonata. Vesperia was easily on par with the best JRPGs I played last gen, and stands above many of them. Eternal Sonata on the other hand, forced me sell it halfway through in complete disgust.
Eternia was amazing for its time. I still find it pretty serviceable though; it's the perfect evolution of the basic linear motion battle system. But then again I've been a fan of the series for over ten years. If you couldn't get into it, there's no point in bothering with anything that came before it. Up through Eternia, each game was just an incremental improvement over the last.Firestorm said:
scorpian007
Member
Lost Odyssey is the sensible choice
SIP YEK NOD
Banned
Both lost odyssey and TOV
If you must get only one, LO is more traditional turn-based, TOV is a much more active battle system.
I finished LO earlier this year and loved it, and am working through IU, Blue dragon, and TOV
If you must get only one, LO is more traditional turn-based, TOV is a much more active battle system.
I finished LO earlier this year and loved it, and am working through IU, Blue dragon, and TOV
Magicpaint
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Tales of Vesperia AND Lost Odyssey. They're both the cream of the crop.
Scottlarock
Banned
LO.
I've put nearly 100 hours into Blue Dragon and about 12 hours so far into Vesperia.
My opinion is that Blue Dragon is an absolute gem, with classic but refined gameplay (no random encounters, no need for extensive grind, a lot of exploration, but always optional), excellent music throughout (I like how the composer added variations on his basic theme to fit with the mood of the current scene) and the graphics are still mind blowing (the part with the living paintings ? unbelievable), and right now it should be cheap enough that it is hard to justify not buying it for someone interested in JRPGs.
It's also very relaxing to play (I played on Normal, yes I'm weak, but I still beat every optional boss, so, there). I played it after finishing Bioshock and it was a welcome change.
Vesperia also feels very solid, I like the multiplayer aspect and the graphics feel like the old 16-bits RPGs have finally made their proper transition to 3D. The music... not so much.
My recommendation : buy Blue Dragon now and Vesperia when it is cheaper. I can't comment on Lost Odyssey and others...
My opinion is that Blue Dragon is an absolute gem, with classic but refined gameplay (no random encounters, no need for extensive grind, a lot of exploration, but always optional), excellent music throughout (I like how the composer added variations on his basic theme to fit with the mood of the current scene) and the graphics are still mind blowing (the part with the living paintings ? unbelievable), and right now it should be cheap enough that it is hard to justify not buying it for someone interested in JRPGs.
It's also very relaxing to play (I played on Normal, yes I'm weak, but I still beat every optional boss, so, there). I played it after finishing Bioshock and it was a welcome change.
Vesperia also feels very solid, I like the multiplayer aspect and the graphics feel like the old 16-bits RPGs have finally made their proper transition to 3D. The music... not so much.
My recommendation : buy Blue Dragon now and Vesperia when it is cheaper. I can't comment on Lost Odyssey and others...
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
I don't understand the Persona 3 love. It was average at best.*MoogPaul said:
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Actually I love the Persona series but what I said was still an effective way to point out how silly your comment was
Vustadumas
Banned
Get Lost Odyssey regardless. Install it. Live it. Love it. If you're into old-school jrpg's you owe yourself the pleasure of giving this a go.
Nathan Rain
Banned
Eternal Sonata.
It's fucking incredible.
It's fucking incredible.
Nathan Rain
Banned
john tv said:
Sonata had a wonderful battle system and soundtrack, beautiful graphics and likable characters.
That was just my experience with it. Take that for what you will.
