Does anyone enjoy classic console RPGs?
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Apprentice
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written Monday, June 20 2005 13:26
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I was kinda wondering if anyone here, that enjoys computer role playing games has any passion or find any enjoyment in console style role playing games, or do you find them too cheap and cookie cutter to take them seriously? I'm kind of talking about the classic style console RPGs like the early Dragon Warrior series, Final Fantasy 1-6, Chrono Trigger, etc... I myself love the older console RPGs (which is what started my RPG experience) however I have grown to enjoy computer role playing games as well, which is a completely different beast all together. Kind of curious if this works both ways? Posts: 10 | Registered: Friday, September 24 2004 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, June 20 2005 13:46
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written Monday, June 20 2005 16:30
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There's nothing wrong with console RPGs. Sure, gameplay mechanics are generally simpler due to the limitations of the medium, but simplicity is not necessarily a disadvantage. My first introductions to the RPG genre were Phantasy Star and Ultima IV, which are fairly archetypal examples of console and computer RPGs respectively, so I've developed a pretty balanced view of the merits of the two. -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Mongolian Barbeque
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written Monday, June 20 2005 16:42
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I really enjoyed Final Fantasy IV (the one that ends on the moon) and V (with the world having been split in two and then put back together) for the Super Nintendo. The science fictional elements of the former were really neat, while the "job" system of the latter was cool (picking whether to be a Mystic Knight or Thief, etc.). I intend on playing VI some time. I really haven't played any others, unless you count the original Zelda or the first one done for the SNES (which are more of action/adventures than RPGs) which were really great to play and re-play. -------------------- The A.E. van Vogt Information Site My Tribute to the Greatest Writer of the Science Fiction Golden Age Posts: 907 | Registered: Monday, July 15 2002 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Monday, June 20 2005 16:58
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i have never had anything that plays games other than a computer and i have never played any console like games in my life. i think they are evil -------------------- Avernum is as addictive as skribbane!!! Withdrawal symptoms are harsh so I just keep playing. Free skribbane at Wal-mart Posts: 296 | Registered: Monday, September 22 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Monday, June 20 2005 17:14
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Eh, indeed, ADoS, you have a good point, there. The Shining series, if you've got the emulators for them, are very fun. Well, other than Shining in the Darkness, unless you love to go really retro... If you find your way into possessing a GBA emulator, I also reccommend Fire Emblem. Plus, if you get bored of RPG's, with a nice Genesis emulator, there are several platformers, such as James Pond and Sonic. Though for anyone thinking about trying out the Sonic Advance series for GBA emulator, I'd advise sticking with the originals, on the Genesis... -------------------- Aut Tace Aut Loquere Meliora Silencio Posts: 1487 | Registered: Sunday, February 10 2002 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Monday, June 20 2005 17:18
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I've never owned a console in my life. However, i love my ZSnes =P FF3 was my favourite, closely followed by Chrono Trigger, then Secret of Mana 1 and 2. -------------------- A Sucaran Child is standing here. You say, "hello" The small child looks at Preserver Aldous wide-eyed and awed. Posts: 269 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Monday, June 20 2005 17:32
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Phantasy Star is what introduced me to consle RPGs. I can't think of any higher quality and more addicting consle RPGs. -------------------- Most Important Questions: Why does one sock go missing? What is the purpose of meaning? What is the purpose of girls? What happened to the other one? Posts: 154 | Registered: Saturday, February 26 2005 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Monday, June 20 2005 17:56
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quote:What he said. In fact, the only thing I have ever owned that had a non-LCD screen is a PC. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Master
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written Monday, June 20 2005 18:02
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FF6 was a lot of fun until the end when it got too easy... Kefka is also one of my favourite villains :D -------------------- Polaris - Weather balloons, ninjas, and your big daddy Wise Man. What more could you want? Undead Theories - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Posts: 3323 | Registered: Thursday, April 25 2002 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Monday, June 20 2005 18:52
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The only console I've ever owned was an Atari 2600. Needless to say, there wasn't much in the way of an RPG available for it. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, June 20 2005 19:40
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Unless you count Adventure, which was pretty fun -- how many other games are there in which you get to fight man-eating ducks with a spear? -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Monday, June 20 2005 19:49
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I used to have something like fifty games for the Atari before my mom unwisely junked the console and all of the games. Hell, it might be worth something if I still had it today. However, I don't think I've ever played the game you're describing. My favorites, or at least the ones I can remember, were "Keystone Koopers," "Demon Attack," "Fast Eddy," and "Q-Bert." -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, June 20 2005 20:37
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Well, the ducks weren't actually ducks, just dragons depicted as well as Atari was able to. Which, as you may gather, wasn't very well. -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Monday, June 20 2005 21:22
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I don't mind console games, but I much prefer computer RPGs and RTS games. -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- Visit CSM !!! And this site is just great! Wow! Did you know what the answer to the gretest question ever is ? Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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By Committee
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written Tuesday, June 21 2005 04:16
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Atari's Indiana Jones was also pretty fun back in the day, though quite tricky. I don't think it could top Pitfall though. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Tuesday, June 21 2005 08:03
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Make Lucien "Juicy Lucy" McMahon a.k.a. Thuryl moderator! -------------------- quote:OMG KAISER CRABS "Wonder Boy in Monster World" and "Beyond Oasis" are interesting games too. Does anyone know what the Charmstones in Wonder Boy are supposed to do? I've never figured it out. [ Thursday, June 23, 2005 08:51: Message edited by: The Almighty Doer of Stuff ] -------------------- The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) Famous Last Words - A local pop-punk band They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Master
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written Tuesday, June 21 2005 14:58
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I've played Q-Bert and Pitfall. I think they were different versions though, because I don't think either would run on Atari the way I like to played them. Pitfall: the Mayan Adventure is a good one. Anyone played that? -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Mongolian Barbeque
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written Tuesday, June 21 2005 16:30
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quote:I forgot to mention that one of my favorite things about Final Fantasy IV and V was the music. Great music, that. I'd often just sit there, running SNES9X in music box mode. Although I played these games with an emulator on my Mac, I first saw them being played by my eldest brother. We both had the flu for several days, and I'd just lie on the floor in his room watching him play them. It was weird how much fun that was. Probably one reason why I enjoy these two so much is this happy memory that goes with them. -------------------- The A.E. van Vogt Information Site My Tribute to the Greatest Writer of the Science Fiction Golden Age Posts: 907 | Registered: Monday, July 15 2002 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Tuesday, June 21 2005 17:49
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I have it on CD, for PC ben. It was good crappy old style. There was this one setting (or cheat, i cant remember) which would go back to the UBER old version, it was almost scary how few pixels were involved. :) *kicks Eagle* don't eat my typing problems. *+court -------------------- A Sucaran Child is standing here. You say, "hello" The small child looks at Preserver Aldous wide-eyed and awed. Posts: 269 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 14:52
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Guardian
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 15:04
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quote:I do, and you're quite right. Is "Adventure" the game in which you attempt to steal treasure out of a Dragon's lair without waking him, then escape out of a bridge which is randomly hit with fireballs? That's about the only Atari game involving dragons that comes to mind. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 16:22
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Uh, I don't recall there being any fireballs. The object of the game was to retrieve a treasure (apparently a chalice or something, although it could just as easily have been a headless statue given the graphical quality). -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Mongolian Barbeque
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 18:48
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Good heavens. I'm amazed at how few people know about Adventure. When I was a kid, that was the standard Atari game, the 2600 equivalent of Super Mario Brothers. The other game mentioned—involving treasure, bridges, and dragons—was a different game altogether called Dragonfire. I recently played Adventure for the first time in over ten years and still found it quite fun, though surprisingly shallow. "I'd spend hours playing this?" I was surprised that I still remembered the secret joystick tricks to get the little player block moving around on the title screen, as well as a few other quirky tricks, such as deliberately being swallowed by a dragon right before the bat swoops down and picks both of you up, giving you a guided aerial tour of the whole kingdom (seen through the dragon's thin stomach lining, I guess). EDIT: To return to the whole duck motif, yes the dragons in Adventure most decidedly look like ducks. Big flapping bills, two legs, and a big circular body. Altogether reminiscent of that bird-cage creature in Disney's cartoon Alice in Wonderland. I once downloaded a hacked ROM of Adventure that had been "improved" to make the game more difficult and to make the dragons a little more... um... draconian. [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 18:55: Message edited by: Icshi ] -------------------- The A.E. van Vogt Information Site My Tribute to the Greatest Writer of the Science Fiction Golden Age Posts: 907 | Registered: Monday, July 15 2002 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, June 23 2005 10:43
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quote:That's right, that's what the one I played was called. The dragons in that one actually looked quite good, as I recall. At least they were brilliantly colored. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |