A Nintendo action RPG, good idea or bad?

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Okay, so I'm glad I popped back into here since there are actually some people who are on topic, so here goes :D

fireblazerx17 said:
oh gosh I think this escalated sometime between page 1 and 10 LOL

ahem so my opinion on the original topic is something like "that might be cool but I don't really have a big craving for it". Not only is couch co-op for an RPG hard, but I feel like the type of game you're mentioning is in such a niche that it's not in very high demand--you can kind of get bits and pieces of the experience by playing other games.

So it would be nice, but I don't think it's really uh, high-priority right now, or something. XP

Call me greedy, but I want more than bits and pieces! As far as it being kind of niche, sure I'd kind of agree to that, but back in the day when you went over to a buddys house, you were playing a fighting game, a racing game, a sports game, or one of the genere I'm looking for.  The Wii U itself is sort of niche if you think about it. Its got your platformer fix(traditional and non), your retro fix(VC), your kart racer fix, your smash fix, and a few other niche generes nowadays. I think it might fit right in. I'm not saying it would be a system seller, or even a huge seller... just fun! :D

Dusk said:
I agree. I was thinking the same thing fairly recently and with the control scheme options it could be very very good. Since Diablo is so much point and click, the gamepad would work great, and for a second control scheme a Wii remote could be used. Part of what makes those games so great are the simplicity of control so that would need to translate over. These games are great for couch co-op, especially the likes of Gauntlet. 
Yes, Nintendo should absolutely have one of their studios do this, probably intelligent systems since they have so much experience with games that use rts and rpg elements.

For sure, a Diablo 3 port could definitely work and would actually convince me to buy the game for a third time:P Getting the controls right is obviously a must, but some of the options you would have with the game pad could be truly great. On the fly inventory management, mapping, social, character management, etc... Seems like a perfect piece of hardware for these games.

super_etecoon said:
I'd like to see a 3d secret of mana. I think that would fit in the Nintendo universe very well. Just borrow the time, the co-op, the cutesy feel, the weapon system and you've got gold. I'm not sure how well it would sell, but it'd be a ton of fun to play. As an added bonus, allow the game to switch between 2d and 3d at will to really give it a kick in the nostalgia pants.

Brilliant idea! Honestly I don't know why I didn't think of that sooner. Maybe not an actual Mana game since thats owned by Square Enix and the little faith I have left in them is due to the Bravely IP. Something with the graphical charm and great gameplay of the Mana games with Nintendo's unique spin could be fantastic.(I still want couch co-op tho, the mana games had that :D)

NoirSon said: The Wii U however could easily use some extra games, a co-op action RPG of some kind could easily be done using an existing popular IP like Zelda, Fire Emblem, Pokemon or even Xenoblade or it could be a revival of franchise such as Mysterious Murasame Castle or even brand new IP. They have options, its a matter of using them.

I fully agree with this statement. A great fit to help round out the Wii U's existing library. Nintendo has options, resources, and the connections to make this happen, even if its not super popular.