Story:
Jrpg`s are more storydriven, have deeper meanings and character-development.
Art and graphics:
Jrpg`s have multiple genres. They are not afraid to combine humour with violence and sex and adult subjects
making the game more complex.
(Takashi Murakami`s concept of "Superflat") http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superflat
Watching a CVG scene from i.e Final Fantasy compared to wow is huge difference. Characters looks more
alive and have personality.
Gameplay:
This is a matter of taste in my opinion. No winner here.
Music:
If it weren`t for the Final Fantasy series and Xenosaga it might be a
draw here, but Nobuo Uematsu changed the way we listen to music in video-games.
Online:
WoW, need I say more. A game that takes the prize for wrpg`s because it
capture so many players to play a game that isn`t a very good game.
It`s all about the community.
Lasting appeal:
For how long would you actually spend time on a game? It depends on how much you like it
of course. But do you want to be addicted to games which seems to have no ending?
Or do you want a final goal which you can reach within 50-70 hours?
My favourite Jrpg`s:
Final Fantasy VI, Xenosaga, Xenogears, Suikoden 2, Chrono Trigger.
My favourite wrpg`s:
Oblivion IV.
Tell me your opinions.
Thanks for reading.
Ps:
Why do people get offended in a odd sort of way when I state that Jrpg`s have more soul and is more
artistic than wrpg`s?
