console rpg's and pc rpg's are completely different, the only thing they share universally is that the characters level up. usually, you have much more freedom in pc rpg's. (fallout, neverwinter nights, baldurs gate series). but, console rpgs', while being more linear for the most part, usually containt the better, more involving story line and characters. you tend to care for the characters in the console rpg's more then pc ones. the stories are usually much grander and cinematic in console rpg's as well. pc rpg's you usually make up your own story kinda, there is a central story, but you can branch it out and do whatever you want and create your own story too. both are good, but i prefer console.
There really aren't too many RPG's for XBOX, and the ones they do have suck, XBOX is better if you want to play racing or sportsgame, go with a playstation if you are a RPG Fan.
By the way Backfire who was that post too? I assume it wasn't me because I know the difference. I hate PC games and I think gaming should remain solely on the console.
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Originally posted by Stovenutts
I know that FFX came out for PS2 but have any other GOOD RPGs come out for ps2 or xbox?
Xenosaga, .hack, Suikoden 3, Kingdom Hearts...these are all great RPG's for PS2, especially Suikoden 3 (Try 1 and 2 for PS One though, the graphics aren't the greatest but they are better in every oher way). Give me some time and I'll think of some more.
...I guess elder scrolls is alright. I'm a RPG fan so I bought that game but to be perfectly honest, I was dissapointed. I love having to do several things in a game so you get more into it but Elder Scrolls has a little to much to it. Averaging at 500+ hours of gameplay. There are to many little details and too many rules that I believe ruin it. It is to similar to its PC version. I think that is where the game should have stayed, that is, on the pc.
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Originally posted by edwinian
Hmmm...well from an all around stand point I love the Zelda games....also Like Secret of Mana and the Dragon Warrior Series. Of Recent...Morrowind, and I just got Pirates of the Caribbean!
I think all the Zeldas are great except the second one for NES and Manjora's mask for N64. As far as Secret of Mana the original for SNES was awesome, the remake for PS One was really lacking though. Oh and for the Dragon Warrior Series, very good, not awesome but very good.
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Originally posted by Metroplex
In Elder Scrolls you chose your own adventure. No one is actually leading you anywhere except yourself. Thats what i like about it. There isnt a main story line. I really like Neverwinter Nights. Its a really good game. I play it online.
Yeah but that sucks, the point of a RPG is to play as a particular person (Main character, almost always good) and venture through the game, unraveling the story as you go, many times trying to save your friends, world, and self from evil. Although there is a main story line it is still possible to do side quests like in FF 7 for example.
To make no concrete story line at all ruins it altogether though.
DOING THAT MAKES THE GAME A PC GAME, not a console rpg. If you want to play pc games, stick to a pc then. If you want a game where you can run around doing whatever without really having any particular purpose, play GTA or something and give up on the RPG's!
I *heart* RPGs. My favorites include:
-Lunar for Play Station
-Chrono Cross for Play Station
-Golden Sun for Game Boy Advance
-All Zelda games
-Pokemon, yes pokemon it's based on an rpg system so =P
-Kingdom Hearts for Play Station 2... Sora have my Baby!
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Has anyone played the Lunar game for Game Boy Advance? Is it any good? I was looking into buying it.