2009-11-06, 04:52 PM
I'm thinking about buying these for the PS3 because I haven't played any RPGs on it except... ugh... Enchanted Arms. I was thinking about buying Eternal Sonata but the concept kind of repulses me (CHOPIN DREAMING OF ANIME CHARACTERS AS HE DIES) so I'm not sure about that. Everyone knows I'm not a fan of anime but since I play a lot of jRPGs, it's something I've learned to deal with as long as they have good gameplay and lots of side-quests. A bestiary/item guide help a lot too (I love collectibles!)
Since these are jRPGs I don't count on them having anything near a decent storyline but before I invest, it would nice to get a run down of what I can expect from people who've played these games.
Things to note before responding (but please respond if you have something to say about either of these games):
I really like sidequests and basic object interactivity. It's one of the top things I look for in a game if not the top.
Tell me about the battle system! I'm okay with mashing X but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Tales games: The series has, overall, been pretty bad. I've played most of them and the only ones I really enjoyed or that struck me at all as memorable would be Abyss and Destiny 2 (forgot the other name of it.)
Replay value: If I'm going to sink $70 into a game, I hope I can play it a couple of times. Would either of these games give me a reason to keep playing when it's over, or to play again?
Oh and one last thing. Do either of them have a world map? I love running around on world maps, especially if you can find secret dungeons and stuff. Games have stopped doing this so I've stopped coming to expect it, but it's something I still hope for.
Uhm and... if you've got any recommendations. I've only got a PS3 and I know it's lacking in games overall, and I stopped following what's new a while ago so I dunno if there are any other RPGs or even decent games. I've got basically what you'd expect a person to have (LBP, both Ratchet and Clank Futures, MGS4, GTA4, Burnout Paradise, DMC4, Enchanted Arms and a couple of others I think. Don't care to look.)
All posts appreciated, thanks.
Since these are jRPGs I don't count on them having anything near a decent storyline but before I invest, it would nice to get a run down of what I can expect from people who've played these games.
Things to note before responding (but please respond if you have something to say about either of these games):
I really like sidequests and basic object interactivity. It's one of the top things I look for in a game if not the top.
Tell me about the battle system! I'm okay with mashing X but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Tales games: The series has, overall, been pretty bad. I've played most of them and the only ones I really enjoyed or that struck me at all as memorable would be Abyss and Destiny 2 (forgot the other name of it.)
Replay value: If I'm going to sink $70 into a game, I hope I can play it a couple of times. Would either of these games give me a reason to keep playing when it's over, or to play again?
Oh and one last thing. Do either of them have a world map? I love running around on world maps, especially if you can find secret dungeons and stuff. Games have stopped doing this so I've stopped coming to expect it, but it's something I still hope for.
Uhm and... if you've got any recommendations. I've only got a PS3 and I know it's lacking in games overall, and I stopped following what's new a while ago so I dunno if there are any other RPGs or even decent games. I've got basically what you'd expect a person to have (LBP, both Ratchet and Clank Futures, MGS4, GTA4, Burnout Paradise, DMC4, Enchanted Arms and a couple of others I think. Don't care to look.)
All posts appreciated, thanks.