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for some ungodly reason i have felt the urge as of late to play an rpg... first time in many years.

so id like to know you the KMC members' opinions on which ones youve enjoyed and would reccommend!

only thing i ask is that theyre for the 360 and that theyre not made by bioware and theyre already out

otherwise lets hear it

If you want a J-RPG, Lost Odyssey or Blue Dragon might be up your alley. Personally I thought they were both kinda lame, but might be worth a try if you're hankering for some JRPG. Or wait a couple weeks and get FFXIII.

For more western types: Oblivion and Fallout 3 are both solid, I prefer Fallout 3, though. Also, Fable 2 is pretty good.

Also, you said no bioware, but screw that, Mass Effect 2 is one of the best games for the system. Has great 3rd person shooting action on par with Gears of War, but with dialogue and character development beyond anything else out there. Dangerously addicting. The first Mass Effect is solid for the backstory and characters, but the gameplay is lacking hugely in comparison.

ive already played mass effect 2 and all the other bioware games is why

anyway thanks for the recommendations.

anyone else reccommend any games?

peach? i know youve played a few RPGs on the 260

LOST ODYSSEY.

Honestly, it is my favorite game on the console, hands-down. It is a freaking Final Fantasy in everything but name, but has a much darker tone than most FFs have. It's brilliant, in my opinion. It is also one of a small handful of games that everyone I work with played - since we all have very varied tastes in games, that is a big deal.

Dragon Age is worth playing but I'm assuming you've played it already since you said "no Bioware".

Fable II is worth playing. It's very quick, though. I got halfway through the story in about 6-7 hours of play. For just plain messing around, though, it's hilariously fun and entertaining. I think I had a husband in one town, a wife in another, and a girlfriend in a third. Awesome.

Oblivion bored the hell out of me, I got through about three hours of play and never touched it again.

Blue Dragon is pretty good. Not perfect, but still a decent game. I don't think I ever finished it though, because I got Lost Odyssey. I've heard good things about Eternal Sonata but I never picked it up myself. Same with Tales of Vesperia and Star Ocean.

Definitely avoid Infinite Undiscovery and Last Remnant, though. Tried them out, they're no good.

I thought Lost Odyssey had terrible character design - hated how the characters looked. And I thought the storyline wasn't as immediate as necessary. Just didn't grip me like FF games usually do.

For a JRPG, I'd say Lost Odyssey, or just hold off for a little bit and pick up FFXIII. And Star Ocean is pretty good too, I haven't gotten far myself, but that's just because I am not in the mood to play any RPGs right now...

Western RPGs I'd say Oblivion or Fallout, both are great games if you like a good story, and a massive amount of side questing and exploration. Other than that I would say anything Bioware, but since you have already played all of them... well... I still say play them again.

thanks guys

ive been asking around a couple of my friends as well and tales of vesperia has been mentioned a couple times. any personal opinions on that?

Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines.

You get to play as an awesome vampire with awesome powers. Wanna make peoples blood boil? Check. Wanna make poeple claw their own faces off? Check. Wanna talk people into killing their own friends and family. Check.

Great characters, great plot, great backstory, great setting and a surprise ending, I doubly recommend it.

I also recommend this awesome LP even if you don't get it- http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?t=30463

The only thing is that its for X-box, so you may need to buy that thingy that lets you play them on a 360.

Also, Malkavians are triply awesome.

DEAD OR ALIVE XTREME 2

It allows you more control over your character than any other RPG in the history of RPGs! It allows you total freedom of choice over what your character does with her time; you can choose to engage in activities, go to the casino, go shopping, interact with NPCs, explore the island; the possibilities are endless! It has a very deep character interaction system, based around how much time you spend with your party, how successful you are at the different group activities there are on offer around the island, how often you send them gifts, knowing exactly which gifts to send etc.. Members of your party can also choose to leave if they're unhappy with the arrangement which I believe is pretty unprecedented for an RPG. You have to really earn the presence of your party members. New game plus feature, a huge selection of characters to play as, one of the best licensed soundtracks in videogaming, great artistic design, and a truly gripping story with a prevalent theme of greed and corruption make this game one of the best RPG experiences the 360 has to offer.

I don't think Ms.Marvel is quite right for that game... Plus I heard it was terrible.

edit: And drat, it looks like VTM:B is only for PC. I still recommend it, just.... not here...

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 looks like a glorified dating game with oversexualized school girls. Stay away.

Originally posted by Nephthys
Plus I heard it was terrible.

Mass Effect:

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Dead or Alive Xtreme 2:

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I think it's pretty clear which game possesses the superior role-playing game mechanics.

Shadow Hearts

Originally posted by Unassuming Hero
DEAD OR ALIVE XTREME 2

It allows you more control over your character than any other RPG in the history of RPGs! It allows you total freedom of choice over what your character does with her time; you can choose to engage in activities, go to the casino, go shopping, interact with NPCs, explore the island; the possibilities are endless! It has a very deep character interaction system, based around how much time you spend with your party, how successful you are at the different group activities there are on offer around the island, how often you send them gifts, knowing exactly which gifts to send etc.. Members of your party can also choose to leave if they're unhappy with the arrangement which I believe is pretty unprecedented for an RPG. You have to really earn the presence of your party members. New game plus feature, a huge selection of characters to play as, one of the best licensed soundtracks in videogaming, great artistic design, and a truly gripping story with a prevalent theme of greed and corruption make this game one of the best RPG experiences the 360 has to offer.
You just earned my greatest person of the day award. Congratulations.

*High five*

Originally posted by Unassuming Hero
I think it's pretty clear which game possesses the superior role-playing game mechanics.

Touche.

to hardcore and try Demon's Souls

Go Retro and play Skies of Arcadia - Pirates are cool again for 40 hours, and it's possibly the most charming rpg in the 128bit era.

"only thing i ask is that theyre for the 360"

crono cross
final fantasy 9
xenogears
shadow hearts
xenosaga trilogy
crono trigger


the first two are guarunteed winners.

and obviously all of those are on the 360

Originally posted by Juk3n
Go Retro and play Skies of Arcadia - Pirates are cool again for 40 hours, and it's possibly the most charming rpg in the 128bit era.

Motha phuckin' HI 5 to that, pal. I'm still playin' the Dreamcast version.

As an RPG, you cannot go wrong with Fallout 3, though I know you are a big shooting fan, and the shooting itself might annoy you.

i have rented lost odyssey!

so ill get back to you guys

The Legend of Dragoon for PS1.
Best traditional VG RPG I ever played.

Don't give me that look.

She clealy said "FOR THE 360"

i guess some people need to go to the optometrist since they fail at reading.

Originally posted by Kazenji
clealy

i guess some people fail at reading.

And spelling it seems.

Originally posted by Ms.Marvel
i have rented lost odyssey!

so ill get back to you guys

Good choice w00t

Also I edited the thread title, hopefully that'll solve the problem of people being unable to read the first post in the thread.

thanks

FFXIII is now number 1 best rec...

...and I hope someone didn't forget Enchanted Arms...

Originally posted by Ms.Marvel
thanks

(Psst. You should still play it.)

Originally posted by Unassuming Hero
DEAD OR ALIVE XTREME 2

It allows you more control over your character than any other RPG in the history of RPGs! It allows you total freedom of choice over what your character does with her time; you can choose to engage in activities, go to the casino, go shopping, interact with NPCs, explore the island; the possibilities are endless! It has a very deep character interaction system, based around how much time you spend with your party, how successful you are at the different group activities there are on offer around the island, how often you send them gifts, knowing exactly which gifts to send etc.. Members of your party can also choose to leave if they're unhappy with the arrangement which I believe is pretty unprecedented for an RPG. You have to really earn the presence of your party members. New game plus feature, a huge selection of characters to play as, one of the best licensed soundtracks in videogaming, great artistic design, and a truly gripping story with a prevalent theme of greed and corruption make this game one of the best RPG experiences the 360 has to offer.

ROFL


Originally posted by Unassuming Hero
Mass Effect:

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Dead or Alive Xtreme 2:

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I think it's pretty clear which game possesses the superior role-playing game mechanics.

End of thread.

Move along.

Ugh accidental double post