The best RPGs for the PS3

x__JL__X - 130 days 23 hours ago

First off, I have to disagree (though I didn't hit the button) with the "lack of more varied RPGs on PS3" comment. I mean, from what I see, we have action/rpg, western RPG, traditional RPG, tactical RPG. So, I'm not sure how it doesn't seem varied. Unless of course you mean lack of depth in the genre, which then I might agree with (at least here in US), which is evident indeed when they're including something like Enchanted Arms in a Top 10 list. However, like you said, that's all about to change really quick, thankfully.

Also something I definitely will agree with is Valkyria Chronicles. God I love that game. Pure awesomeness. It really is a shame it didn't sell better. I'm going to have to borrow my roommate's PSP just to play the sequel.

Is Folklore really that good (btw it's an action-rpg, so yea, still rpg)? I'm going to have to pick that up, I've been meaning to try it out, and played some short demo on psn a long while back (which was ok, but didn't really stand out to me, then again neither did the VC demo and we know how that turned out). So I may very well have to give Folklore a try, especially since I'm sure I can get it pretty cheap at this point.

Personally I really really liked Fallout 3. Though I will have to agree, Oblivion was better for mine. Both games though I thought were great and they both sucked LOTS of hours out of my life.

We definitely have some gems coming up too. I'll definitely be picking up Demon's Souls. And I'll get Tales of Vesperia if it ever releases over here (you mention it, but, unless I've missed something, I don't know that it's even been confirmed to be coming to the US). Also will be getting Dragon Age and Borderlands and Alpha Protocol. I think that's all for this year (of course I could be missing something). Plus have WKC and FF coming early next year. So definitely things are going to turn around for the RPG front of PS3 really quick and soon.

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SaiyanFury - 130 days 22 hours ago

Tales of Vesperia is coming to the US thanks to a reliable source here on N4G. I can't wait for it. The best RPG experiences on the PS3 so far are undoubtedly Demon's Souls and Valkyria Chronicles. If a great game like ToV comes out, that will further the library. We need only have patience.

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x__JL__X - 130 days 21 hours ago

I must have missed that then. I remember "hints" that they were planning on localizing, just never saw anything definite and surely not a date. When is Tales coming over here?

And I agree, VC is hands down the best RPG to come out for the PS3 this generation so far. I haven't played Demon's Souls yet, but from what I've heard/read/seen, sounds like it's going to be amazing too. Can't wait.

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APOFISBORICUA - 130 days 7 hours ago

dissagrees but nobody read the comment. Fanboys...just so inmature. Anyways keep your fanboyism, with it you are not helping the PS3 or the 360. Im helping Sony more than you fanboys because at least I bougth and will be buying its exclusives. Not like most of you. Jesus This Site is REALLY Crap!!!! A fanboys hive. You cant post the minimal thing when you have all the rabid ones behind you wanting to bite your A$$. LOL!

ANYWAYS:

PEACE AND GAMING!!!!!!!!!!

EDIT: It seems that thanks to my post my bubbles are going to dissapear LOL!! TAKE THEM if you want but I believe I didnt said anything bad. I Bet most of you dont even read past the first sentence. LOL!!

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x__JL__X - 130 days 3 hours ago

Wow, somebody is having a fit. Calm down dude. I read your entire post, but I still disagreed with some things in it. For one, I disagreed with the "lack of more varied RPGs" comment. I think that was just 'cause you worded it wrong though and you meant there just aren't alot of RPGs on the console. In which case, I do agree the selection in the RPG genre for PS3 is a bit slim. However, the way you worded it, it sounded more like a comment on the style of RPGs to me (like they're all the same thing). I also disagree with saying Fallout 3 wasn't that good, cause I had lots of fun playing that game and loved it. However, I do agree with that Oblivion was better.

Here's the point though, you gave an opinion. Some people are going to have a different opinion. Thus, they're going to disagree. So they hit the disagree button. See how that works? Is it really so bad that people disagree with you? Granted I know some on here go overboard with it and disagree with things in almost an abusive manner. I do disagree with taking away your bubbles if they did that. As far as everyone always getting in an uproar because people disagree with them though: big deal, get over it. Of course not everyone is going to have the same opinion as you (granted I can see fanboys on both sides disagreeing with you out of spite: Sony fanboys 'cause they read that first sentence and was done, the Xbox fanboys because they saw you said something like Sony is going to really start getting some good RPGs, then mentioned that xbox doesn't have many quality RPGs either). People need to chill out, though.

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RealityCheck - 130 days 22 hours ago

I agree with every single point you made even though some of these thoughts are almost taboo to say aloud around here, but it's true. Bubble up.

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UltimateIdiot911 - 130 days 19 hours ago

Yes, it's so far the best I've seen. Gameplay is simple and if you know your troops well, then most missions will be a breeze but the challenges on hard mode is hard. The story is amazing though cliches but nonetheless I loved it. I dislike the anime though not at hate yet, it's drifting off tangent from the story by a lot especially with adding Falido in everything.

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2Negative - 131 days ago

Folklore is on page 3 of the articale.

Fallout 3 (Note: 89%)
Eternal Sonata (Note: 80%)
The Elder Scrolls VI: Obilivion (Note: 89%)
Valkyria Chronicles (Note: 85%)
Enchanted Arms (64%)
Folklore (Note: 87%)

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somekindofmike - 130 days 23 hours ago

lol, well done on reading the article ;) you'd make a good detective :)

I recently picked up folklore yesterday, after hearing so many good things about it being a bit of a hidden gem, I'm only about 2 hours into it, but I'm hooked and can't wait till my next opportunity to play.

In these short two hours, I already care about the characters & the story, and I want to know what happens! that already puts it into the top percentage of elite games that make me care! other games such as killzone / cod4 are great games, fun to play, but as far as i'm concerned very forgetable stories, the only reason I play those over and over is for a completist pleasure & trophies.

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x__JL__X - 130 days 23 hours ago

@mike
I think you just sold me on Folklore and pushed me over the edge there. I've heard good things about it too. So I've been kinda wanting to try it out. I remember playing the demo and not being TOO into it (not that it was bad, just didn't stand out for me at the time), so was kinda on the fence about it. However, that's very much how Valkyria Chronicles was for me too. The demo didn't stand out, kept hearing good things about it, then broke down and bought it and LOVED it. That was alot due to the fact that, like you mention for Folkore, I became attached to the characters and story really quick. And VC turned out to be probably my second favorite game this generation so far. So yea, I think you sold me, I'll pick up Folklore sometime soon.

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shovelbum - 130 days 12 hours ago

I have yet to play Folklore but I plan on it very soon.

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ThatCanadianguy420 - 130 days 22 hours ago

Ever think like, you know, people have played it??

I own the game, most people i know own the game and we've all come to agreement.The game is f*cking fantastic.

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SaiyanFury - 130 days 22 hours ago

I will tell you now, Demon's Souls is an incredible RPG experience. I am not hyping it, I'm speaking from experience. I got the Asian/English version back in February and it's awesome. It's not for the light-hearted, but it's great.

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bankai - 130 days 18 hours ago

i would actually like to say thank you to the two posts above me.

thats one thing i was worried about was it being overhyped garbage.

its developed From Software the same dev that did kingsfield and i hated that game. however they also did Tenchu which i like.

so though i am looking forward to this game, i have been very skeptical

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theusedfake - 130 days 16 hours ago

they definitely did forget them.
Disgaea 3 was amazing, haven't played
Cross Edge yet though.

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DonCorneo - 130 days 15 hours ago

It is the PS3's fable 2.

In fact, it has better graphics than gayble even though it was released a year prior. It is also longer than gayble - gayble can be beaten in 8 hours. It has a better story/narrative than gayble. The murder mystery is intriguing and the twists are just insane while gayble's is just plain and uninteresting. The design and atmosphere are also top-notch. But its combat system is what really makes it much, much better than gayble.

Oh yeah, there are epic boss fights and the sub-bosses are also fun.

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