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Chairman-Mao on 25 February 2010

I'm glad they included Fallout 3. Its very deserving. I thought Oblivion earned a spot too though.



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lestatdark on 25 February 2010
Alceste007 said:
lestatdark said:
That's a good list, although mine would be completely different xD


Yeah, that list was compiled from a bunch of their editors. The games while good are all over the place. My personal list

10. Dragon Age: Origins (great world development)
9.  Skies of Arcardia (a real gem that most missed)
8.  Final Fantasy X (this one was my favorite)
7.  World of Warcraft (WoW is just alot of fun)
6.  Jeanne D' Arc (best reason to own a PSP)(great game that few have played)
5.  Knights of the Old Republic (the only Star wars game that I like)
4.  Valkyria Chronicles (just a great game)
3.  Baldur's Gate 2 (Some of the saying I still remember)
2.  Mass Effect (first truly great Sci fi rpg that I have played)
1.  Diablo 2 (just amazing at interesting and varied the game was)

shows alot more leanings towards Wrpgs and Srpgs. I would expect alot more Jrpgs from most users on this site.

Mine would be like this:

10 - Final Fantasy XII
9- Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 
8 - Kingdom Hearts 2
7 - Grandia
6 - Shadow Hearts
5 - Planescape Torment
4 - Lost Odyssey
3 - Persona 4 
2 - Diablo 2 
1 - Demon's Souls (If I can't count Demon's Souls, then I would put Diablo 2 on number 1 and put at number 10 Oblivio
10 - Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 
9 - Kingdom Hearts 2
8 - Grandia
7 - Shadow Hearts
6 - Fallout 2 
5 - Planescape Torment
4 - Lost Odyssey
3 - Persona 4 
2 - Baldur's Gate 2 
1 - Diablo 2 

I know that my list is more JRPG focused than WRPG focused, but it being a Top 10 is very limitative. If it was a top 20, almost all other spots would be taken by WRPG's like KOTOR, Oblivion, Fallout 3, Titan Quest, Mass Effect and Dragon Age Origins.

Edit - I haven't put Demon's Souls in there, because i'm using RPG's that were launched on Europe exclusively, that's why I have Grandia listed in there. If I can use Demon's Souls as well, It would go to number 1 xD 



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Alceste007 on 25 February 2010
lestatdark said:
Alceste007 said:
lestatdark said:
That's a good list, although mine would be completely different xD


Yeah, that list was compiled from a bunch of their editors. The games while good are all over the place. My personal list

10. Dragon Age: Origins (great world development)
9.  Skies of Arcardia (a real gem that most missed)
8.  Final Fantasy X (this one was my favorite)
7.  World of Warcraft (WoW is just alot of fun)
6.  Jeanne D' Arc (best reason to own a PSP)(great game that few have played)
5.  Knights of the Old Republic (the only Star wars game that I like)
4.  Valkyria Chronicles (just a great game)
3.  Baldur's Gate 2 (Some of the saying I still remember)
2.  Mass Effect (first truly great Sci fi rpg that I have played)
1.  Diablo 2 (just amazing at interesting and varied the game was)

shows alot more leanings towards Wrpgs and Srpgs. I would expect alot more Jrpgs from most users on this site.

Mine would be like this:

10 - Final Fantasy XII
9- Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 
8 - Kingdom Hearts 2
7 - Grandia
6 - Shadow Hearts
5 - Planescape Torment
4 - Lost Odyssey
3 - Persona 4 
2 - Diablo 2 
1 - Demon's Souls (If I can't count Demon's Souls, then I would put Diablo 2 on number 1 and put at number 10 Oblivio
10 - Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 
9 - Kingdom Hearts 2
8 - Grandia
7 - Shadow Hearts
6 - Fallout 2 
5 - Planescape Torment
4 - Lost Odyssey
3 - Persona 4 
2 - Baldur's Gate 2 
1 - Diablo 2 

I know that my list is more JRPG focused than WRPG focused, but it being a Top 10 is very limitative. If it was a top 20, almost all other spots would be taken by WRPG's like KOTOR, Oblivion, Fallout 3, Titan Quest, Mass Effect and Dragon Age Origins.

Edit - I haven't put Demon's Souls in there, because i'm using RPG's that were launched on Europe exclusively, that's why I have Grandia listed in there. If I can use Demon's Souls as well, It would go to number 1 xD 

Yeah, Demon Souls is one that I have not tried out yet. What game would you say most resembles Demon Souls? I am thinking about picking up a copy.



lestatdark on 25 February 2010
Alceste007 said:
lestatdark said:
Alceste007 said:
lestatdark said:
That's a good list, although mine would be completely different xD


Yeah, that list was compiled from a bunch of their editors. The games while good are all over the place. My personal list

10. Dragon Age: Origins (great world development)
9.  Skies of Arcardia (a real gem that most missed)
8.  Final Fantasy X (this one was my favorite)
7.  World of Warcraft (WoW is just alot of fun)
6.  Jeanne D' Arc (best reason to own a PSP)(great game that few have played)
5.  Knights of the Old Republic (the only Star wars game that I like)
4.  Valkyria Chronicles (just a great game)
3.  Baldur's Gate 2 (Some of the saying I still remember)
2.  Mass Effect (first truly great Sci fi rpg that I have played)
1.  Diablo 2 (just amazing at interesting and varied the game was)

shows alot more leanings towards Wrpgs and Srpgs. I would expect alot more Jrpgs from most users on this site.

Mine would be like this:

10 - Final Fantasy XII
9- Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 
8 - Kingdom Hearts 2
7 - Grandia
6 - Shadow Hearts
5 - Planescape Torment
4 - Lost Odyssey
3 - Persona 4 
2 - Diablo 2 
1 - Demon's Souls (If I can't count Demon's Souls, then I would put Diablo 2 on number 1 and put at number 10 Oblivio
10 - Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 
9 - Kingdom Hearts 2
8 - Grandia
7 - Shadow Hearts
6 - Fallout 2 
5 - Planescape Torment
4 - Lost Odyssey
3 - Persona 4 
2 - Baldur's Gate 2 
1 - Diablo 2 

I know that my list is more JRPG focused than WRPG focused, but it being a Top 10 is very limitative. If it was a top 20, almost all other spots would be taken by WRPG's like KOTOR, Oblivion, Fallout 3, Titan Quest, Mass Effect and Dragon Age Origins.

Edit - I haven't put Demon's Souls in there, because i'm using RPG's that were launched on Europe exclusively, that's why I have Grandia listed in there. If I can use Demon's Souls as well, It would go to number 1 xD 

Yeah, Demon Souls is one that I have not tried out yet. What game would you say most resembles Demon Souls? I am thinking about picking up a copy.

That's the thing, Demon's Souls doesn't fit the molds of either WRPG or JRPG. In terms of gameplay, it's pondered fluid action mechanic has been seen before in games like Kingdom Hearts, King's Field and The Summoner, but it's character evolution, item management and stats management it's more similar to a WRPG game like Diablo. 

I would put a comparison of Demon's Souls to the original Diablo if you could play the original Diablo as an action RPG game. 



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tehsage on 25 February 2010

Soooo, how about them Nintendo RPGs? 8D

The lack of Mario&Luigi and Pokemon makes this list feel biased imo.



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MonstaMack on 25 February 2010

Oblivion?
Mass Effect?



It's just that simple.

Boutros on 25 February 2010

That's a great top 3.

I wonder where's Dragon Quest VIII though.

Oblivion should be there.



Alceste007 on 25 February 2010
Boutros said:
That's a great top 3.

I wonder where's Dragon Quest VIII though.

Oblivion should be there.

I get the feeling that the RPGamer site leans towards the big names. What would be your top ten for the decade?

 

Btw, I like the avatar. I always have been a fan of Tim Burton movies. 



CommonMan on 25 February 2010

No KoToR = immediate and lasting fail for me, it's more of an RPG than Mass Effect or Kingdom Hearts thats for sure. Seriously. Also Oblivion should have a spot here.



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CommonMan on 25 February 2010
dirkd2323 said:
The only RPG I have ever played and liked is Mass Effect 2, I love that game , one of my all time favorites. The funny part is I play my PS3 90% of the time to my 360, but that changed when I got my hands on Mass Effect. I have asked people what other RPGs I may like that are similar to Mass Effect but no one has ever responded, so if anyone cares to let me know what other RPGs I may like please message me, thanks

I'll message you a list tonight (if I remember ) but I have to ask what you like about it? Is it the gameplay (TPS), story/writing or the artstyle? This will help me make a good list for you.



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