The Drought Is Over: RPGs Begin To Crowd The PS3
It happens every generation. Role-playing fans are simply forced to wait as just about every other genre in existence receives its fair share of excellent and top-quality titles.
But we've been saying it throughout 2009: the drought will soon be over; just look at the "coming soon" list, RPG fans. Well, as a reader reminded us, and as Andriasang further outlines, the role-playing fans are finally getting their just due as of right now. Yes, many are still on the horizon, but that horizon is looming large and let's not forget about what we already have. Demon's Souls turned out to be one of the most original, most technically accomplished RPGs we've ever seen, and now that Dragon Age: Origins is here, we've got another awesome RPG to play through (gotta love those totally different storylines for each class). Fallout 3 won multiple Game of the Year awards last year, Valkyria Chronicles was another brilliant breath of fresh air (and the sequel is coming to the PSP next year), Eternal Sonata finally arrived (and with extra content not seen in the 360 version), and Cross Edge satisfied the niche fans. But that's not all; look what's coming: Ar Tonelico 3, White Knight Chronicles, Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope International, Resonance of Fate (known as End of Eternity in Japan), Last Rebellion, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (now set for a January 9 release in Japan), and of course, Final Fantasy XIII.
Yes, it has been quite a long wait but if you can't find something to be excited about by now, you're simply not a role-playing fan. There appears to be stuff for everyone!
11/4/2009 10:26:55 AM Ben Dutka
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laxpro2001
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:46:20 AM
laxpro2001
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:59:37 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:08:21 AM
Kevadu
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:23:23 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:30:39 PM
laxpro2001
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:45:17 AM
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Also gotta finish VC. Definitely a great time for RPG's
Now all we need is the announcment of KHIII and Elder Scrolls V
Last edited by laxpro2001 on 11/4/2009 10:46:33 AM
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:53:59 AM
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vicious54
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:55:47 AM
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:56:45 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:09:34 AM
coverton341
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:24:45 AM
bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:27:31 AM
i guess i just had faith in bio ware that when tey decided to push the date back it was because they wernt satisfied (that says alot). then when to moved it up they realized they had atleast the same game on both consoles, and they were very pleased with the outcome on there first time developing for the ps3 (which also says alot). I knew bio ware didnt wanna let the ps3 crowd down and with it's possibility of growing fan base we might see bio wares upcoming games on our system. just to mention im absolutely enjoying dragon age, i can not stop playing it. its one of those rpgs where you actually ask yourself after you fight if that was the right way to go through it, or when you get into a conversation if you said the right thing! i love it!
Ben may i ask y u did buy it on the 360? i dont care and i wont critiscize im just curious as to why?
Last edited by bigrailer19 on 11/4/2009 11:29:14 AM
bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:31:54 AM
in the interview on the ps blog im pretty sure bio ware devs. said this was the first in the origins series, and we would see more out of this story! id have to read it again to quote it but like i said its on the blog, and its a good read worth checking out!
Either way its rockin and deserves more! i love how bioware released two sets of dlc with the game as well. how awesome are these guys!?!?
coverton341
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:42:40 AM
Awesome, and I am doing the same thing about fighting and wondering if that was the best course of action, or convos and then second guessing my responses. This game is just fantastic and has a great depth to it, and yes the two free DLC packs that were with the game disc is great, but seems like a sly way of getting people to buy new instead of used which in all honesty is not a bad thing for a developer I suppose.
I will check out the blog to see what the story is behind more DA games.
OFF TOPIC: The EA online store in the US at least is having a 20% off sale for all in stock games. (Sorry if it's inappropriate to plug them here but thought people might like to know)
bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:12:59 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:15:15 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:35:51 PM
1. Arnold recommended this as he noted the lesser frame rate in the PS3 version.
2. It was a good idea for me to have the 360 version, so we could produce a review that, while not exactly comparing the two versions, at least understands the pros and cons of both.
3. I haven't bought a 360 game in like, forever. Maybe all of 2009. My collection was looking crazy anemic. ;)
bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:47:21 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 1:06:56 PM
Aftab
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 4:49:13 PM
laxpro2001
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:58:25 AM
However after seeing previews, the game seems pretty dark with its environment which fits in perfectly with the game, and since its also a 3rd person (unless you are a bowman I believe), I feel its different enough from Oblivion but I could be wrong.
The game would have to be amazing to keep me from playing oblivion.
coverton341
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:27:51 AM
Demon's Souls is by far one of my favourite action RPGs of all time. If not the favourite one.
That game is so damn good I have no words that do the awesome of it justice. You need to get it and settle in for a long session of gaming, frustration, anger, and then ultimately joy.
fundando
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 4:10:19 PM
laxpro2001
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:02:26 AM
coverton341
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:30:10 AM
Snaaaake
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:03:54 AM
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Unlike JRPG which is the 'real' RPG.
Call me nuts, I played these kind of games before and they SUCK big time but that's just me, my taste is different, just like how everyone say The Sim is a fun game to play but I got bored after a few hours.
My RPG wishlist:
1) WKC
2) FFXIII
Just bout this 2, though will there be Disgaea 4?
Last edited by Snaaaake on 11/4/2009 11:09:00 AM
laxpro2001
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:06:40 AM
I believe it stands for Role Playing Game, in the games you mentioned you are assuming the role of another character, so shouldn't that be enough to constitute as one?
But I totally get what your saying... though I enjoyed fallout 3 (oblivion with guns).
Last edited by laxpro2001 on 11/4/2009 11:07:35 AM
NiteKrawler
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:22:33 AM
Kevadu
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:28:37 AM
Snaaaake
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:28:42 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 1:20:17 PM
While JRPGs will always be closer to my heart (Hell I started my RPG life on the NES) I can see how the RPG elements of WRPGs outweigh any FPS or TPS or button-action elements that make them what they are.
Fane1024
Thursday, November 05, 2009 @ 12:47:44 PM
Snaaaake
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:16:11 AM
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:18:27 PM
frostface
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:48:33 AM
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bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:06:53 PM
anyways dragon age is great, liek i said you wont do alot of wondering in the world, but will have plenty to explore in the towns. also the leveling is simple enough for anyone to understand and grasp but deep enough to keep it fresh! not to mention i like how easy it is to understand the stats of weapons and armor as well.
Last edited by bigrailer19 on 11/4/2009 12:12:21 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:33:04 PM
That being said, you should definitely check out some JRPGs like Eternal Sonata and other WRPGs like Dragon Age. Both of these games are very different from both FO3 and Oblivion, and certainly different from each other. Take a look at each and see which style intrigues you more.
In the future, definitely look for White Knight Chronicles and Resonance of Fate. Story-driven with a hybrid form of action/RPG combat...I think you'll like this better.
frostface
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:03:03 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:20:07 PM
Oxvial
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:21:35 PM
Dragon Age its more of an rpg than Demons Souls I'd say first go with that one and if still you feel brave..later you can get Demons Souls.
Alienange you are rite but I was talking about gameplay.
Last edited by Oxvial on 11/4/2009 12:23:22 PM
King James
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:22:31 PM
I think you're confusing the term "RPG" with the term "tradition JRPGs".
Oblivion, Fallout, and Demon Souls are RPGs, Oxvial.
Last edited by King James on 11/4/2009 12:24:54 PM
coverton341
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:23:04 PM
bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:25:16 PM
Oxvial
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:49:51 PM
bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:59:18 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 1:05:43 PM
Oxvial
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 1:06:24 PM
King James
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 12:21:08 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 1:27:11 PM
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Anyhow, this is a good call to arms Ben my future list runs as such:
DA:O
FFXIII
White Knight
Resonance of Fate
Valkyria Chronicles
Down the Line: Fallout New Vegas and Elder V
Eternal Sonata was a good time and I just finished Rogue Galaxy (awesome PS2 jrpg)
For the F3 and Oblivion haters: You do know that once you find a location you can Fast Travel right?
frostface
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 1:44:34 PM
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I'll try get around to all of em, Dragons Age will probably come first. I might wait till I'm more experienced with this sorta gaming before I attempt Demons Soul.
I've been keeping an eye on White Knight Chronicles and Resonance of Fate, alot of people hyping these up. I think Ben nailed it on the head when he said I need a bit more story to my game. Anyway thanks to everyone! :)
bigrailer19
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 2:26:05 PM
but yes your concern is you need something a little more linear it seems. somthing where your not overwhelmed with a ton of things to do, and dragon age will satisfy u!
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Fane1024
Thursday, November 05, 2009 @ 12:54:57 PM
therabbitkinge
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 3:35:25 PM
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flux equals rad
Thursday, November 05, 2009 @ 6:03:35 PM
hezzron73
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 6:00:44 PM
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(Just a little payback for all the RPGers laying on the FPS hate in other articles!)
Alienange
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:31:46 PM
FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 6:10:22 PM
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___________
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 11:53:38 PM
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so when are we going to see the glory days of crash bandicoot team racing come back?
i really miss those style of games, hopping in a car, or space craft and blowing the sh*t out of your competitors.
dont make me get a wii, o please for the love of god dont.
i was thinking last night i wished sony would put up some arcade styled games on the PSN, like pool/snooker, poker, tetris, pinball but not ordinary pinball, pinball like the sonic pinball.
and last but not least, ten pin bowling but no ordinary bowling.
anyone remember monsters inc bowling?
its like normal bowling but once you bowl the ball you have to control it around certain obstacles.
than the icing on the cake, i would kill to have the sonic games on the PSN network.
well if those notes are true doubt it highly but if they are, we may be seeing SEGA games on the PSN.
the day that happens ill be needing a bigger download usage and HDD because i would go bloody AWOL on that.
pyrobomber70
Thursday, November 05, 2009 @ 1:10:10 AM
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BigBoss4ever
Thursday, November 05, 2009 @ 5:06:35 AM
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White Knight Chronicles
Resonance of Fate
ST4 International
FF13
FFv13
FF14
not sure about the rest in the list, I dont like much of cartoonish look game, hence never truly thrilled about VC, Eternal Sonata, all Tale series, Disgaea series, Cross Edge etc. and not expecting Ar Tonelico and hesitant about Last Rebellion
P.S. Demon's Souls will keep me busy for many many hours and i am also having a good time with Magna Carta II on 360, I put it very next to Lost Odyssey for 360.
Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 11/5/2009 5:09:48 AM
Ar_tonelico
Sunday, November 08, 2009 @ 11:07:29 AM
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NetheRealm
Sunday, November 08, 2009 @ 4:40:14 PM
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Resonance of Fate

Orvisman
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 10:41:45 AM
Atelier Rorohna
Crossover RPG Trinity Force
Tales of Vesperia
3D Dot Heroes
Last edited by Orvisman on 11/4/2009 10:42:39 AM