Untypical turn-based RPGs.

Post by **Balasubbie** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:03 am

Hey kids, I've got a craving on me for something turn-based. Is there anything out there that'd carry the style of the likes of the Mother series or even something that doesn't possess an overly Tolkienesque sense of aesthetics?

Post by **brunoafh** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:05 am

Are you asking for turn-based RPGs that don't take place in a medieval/fantasy setting?

Post by **noiseredux** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:07 am

DemiKids for GBA is basically a cutesy version of the Shin Megami Tensei games. It looks like if you took a Persona and de-made it to look/feel like Earthbound with a bit of Pokemon.

Post by **alienjesus** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:14 am

The Paper Mario (N64, Gamecube) or Mario & Luigi (GBA, DS) games are a good choice.

Post by **isiolia** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:26 am

If you're simply looking for something that isn't high fantasy...the original Fallout games maybe? They use a hex-grid, turn-based system.

Post by **dunpeal2064** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:29 am

noiseredux wrote:DemiKids for GBA is basically a cutesy version of the Shin Megami Tensei games. It looks like if you took a Persona and de-made it to look/feel like Earthbound with a bit of Pokemon.

You just dropped smt, earthbound, AND pokemon in a game description. How could I possibly not buy it now?

Post by **noiseredux** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:31 am

dunpeal2064 wrote:
noiseredux wrote:DemiKids for GBA is basically a cutesy version of the Shin Megami Tensei games. It looks like if you took a Persona and de-made it to look/feel like Earthbound with a bit of Pokemon.
You just dropped smt, earthbound, AND pokemon in a game description. How could I possibly not buy it now?

there's two games, Light and Dark. Both tell different sides to a single story. Interesting, and certainly overlooked within the SMT universe it seems.

Post by **dunpeal2064** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:48 am

Wait, are they actually smt games? That looks awesome, how have I never heard of this!? 2 more games I need to keep an eye out for

Post by **noiseredux** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:52 am

dunpeal2064 wrote:Wait, are they actually smt games? That looks awesome, how have I never heard of this!? 2 more games I need to keep an eye out for

yes, the box art actually says DemiKids: Shin Megami Tensei

Post by **Hatta** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:59 pm

isiolia wrote:If you're simply looking for something that isn't high fantasy...the original Fallout games maybe? They use a hex-grid, turn-based system.

Good call. Or even go back further and play Wasteland. It plays a lot like a JRPG, but is western made and set in a post apocalyptic wasteland like Fallout.

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