What would "revived JRPGs" look like, besides larger sales numbers?

[jarrod]

dahuman said:

jarrod said:

The best JRPGs this gen are taking their lessons from WRPGs imo.  Dragon Quest IX, Xenoblade and The Last Story all fall into this camp.

From what I've seen, TLS falls into more of a mix of classic JRPG with Zelda and interesting new ideas, not so much from WRPGs. DQ9 and Xenoblade though, yeah, definitely.

The combat feels very "Bioware" imo, but way tighter and faster (but likely less open too).  I'd agree though that no WRPGs are probably the big western influences on TLS... because it's actually Gears of War that is. ;)  

Quick aside, but I am SO glad turn based is going the way of the dodo.  If only Horii had stuck to his guns and made DQIX an action RPG... let's hope he's feeling braver for DQX! <3 <3