The People's Choice Thread

[Jmustang1968]

Wow, with that level of complexity, now I understand why SQEX actually brought Matsuno back in for this remake.

Admittedly the investment longevity sounds intimidating, but if it's truly pure SRPG bliss I'll stick with it.

They also brought him in as they modified the stories somewhat. They also added some new characters and classes, so had to incorporate that into the game. The new final ending was also an addition. The recorded orchestral music scores are nice. Some great music from TO and Ogre Battle.

PSP version isnt so much a port, but a re-imagining. The only thing I didnt like that they changed/added was crafting system. In the original, there were more unique weapons and armor. In the PSP version, they added a clunky crafting system. Most all of the gear is crafted, or you get special plans and such to craft the unique stuff, but you cab make multiples if you find some of the rare materials.

The crafting system itself is tedious, as crafting can fail, which leads to save scumming. Having crafting fail was totally pointless. You also often have to make x of this item to then make x/2 of this item plus x of this item to finally craft your armor. You cant queue these up.

So the crafting stuff is the only thing that mars what I would otherwise consider a masterpiece.

[Exhuminator]

So the crafting stuff is the only thing that mars what I would otherwise consider a masterpiece.

So you do consider the PSP version superior to the SNES/PS1 then?

What're your opinions on Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen and Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber?

[Jmustang1968]

So the crafting stuff is the only thing that mars what I would otherwise consider a masterpiece.

So you do consider the PSP version superior to the SNES/PS1 then?

What're your opinions on Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen and Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber?

I've only played the ps1 port. While it has some load times, you can save in battle which is nice. But overall, I think the PSP version is the better version. More content, better localization and dialogue, better music, etc...

I also love Ogre Battle and OB64. You can dig up our Together RPG we did on Ogre Battle awhile back and I shared more thoughts there. Very unique games.

[MrPopo]

So the crafting stuff is the only thing that mars what I would otherwise consider a masterpiece.

So you do consider the PSP version superior to the SNES/PS1 then?

What're your opinions on Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen and Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber?

Both of those games are amazing and very unique. I highly recommend them.

[BoneSnapDeez]

Yeah Dept. Heaven is a "series" in the same way The 7th Saga and the two Mystic Ark games comprise a series.

How's your Japanese, PartridgeSenpai? If you really wanna get down and dirty the original version of Riviera is on the WonderSwan Color.

[Ack]

So the crafting stuff is the only thing that mars what I would otherwise consider a masterpiece.

So you do consider the PSP version superior to the SNES/PS1 then?

What're your opinions on Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen and Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber?

I've only played the ps1 port. While it has some load times, you can save in battle which is nice. But overall, I think the PSP version is the better version. More content, better localization and dialogue, better music, etc...

I also love Ogre Battle and OB64. You can dig up our Together RPG we did on Ohre Battle awhile back and I shared more thoughts there. Very unique games.

Word. I would say that the OB Together RPG was the best one we've done in my opinion. I had a blast with the game once I got into it, even if I felt at times it was a bit too intentionally complex for its own good.

[Sarge]

1. Super Ninja Boy (SNES)
2. Unepic (PC)
3. Lichdom: Battlemage (PC)
4. Drakkhen (SNES)
5. Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone (PC)

Go for Demon Stone. That's a game I've wanted to beat for a while, it's from the same guys that did the excellent Lord of the Rings hack-'n'-slashers.

Super Ninja Boy holds some appeal for me, too, but I never stick with it. Blah for Drakkhen, I've only played a little of Unepic, and I know nothing about L:B, despite having it in my Steam library.

[Sarge]

Rocket Slime 3 (3DS)
Codename S.T.E.A.M. (3DS)
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor (DS)
Flower, Sun, and Rain (DS)
Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God (Vita)
Ys: Memories of Celceta (Vita)
Tales of Hearts R (Vita)
Riviera (GBA)
Yggdra Union (GBA)

If I could understand Rocket Slime 3, I'd go for that... but yeah, no Japanese skills here. Celceta is one I need to sink time in, and I've got Tales as well.

You know, I'm going to vote for Riviera here as well. I like that game a lot. I hope you're good at the little minigames, though, you'll want to master them so you can have enough action points to explore and get the best loot. And take advantage of that training!

[PartridgeSenpai]

Yeah Dept. Heaven is a "series" in the same way The 7th Saga and the two Mystic Ark games comprise a series.

How's your Japanese, PartridgeSenpai? If you really wanna get down and dirty the original version of Riviera is on the WonderSwan Color.

My Japanese is at the point where games I've tried recently I can play through usually without a guide or a dictionary. It's almost unnerving because I'm doing stuff wrong when I'm actually not Xp

I do have a WonderSwan though. Gonna have to keep a lookout for that bad boy :I

I know you import a lot of Famicom Disk System games though, Bones, do you read Japanese too?

[BoneSnapDeez]

Yes but not particularly well. I used to work with Japanese students and have done some informal study but my skillz have degraded significantly now that I'm a stay-at-home dad.

The last RPG I played was entirely in Japanese. I consulted my dictionary on a regular basis.