Onyxmeth said:
It's not. Evidence: Pokemon, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
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Using huge outliers is hardly a good way to prove your point. Yes Pokemon, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest are successful; however, an overwhelming number of games within the genre are not.
Onyxmeth said:
I don't really think there are thousands of other RPG series out there that will prove it isn't a niche genre. Many of them don't sell shit. I just named the ones that seemingly sell the most and are currently very popular. I forgot World of Warcraft though, so that can be added too.
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while ya I'll admit thousands is a bit much I could easily say there are plenty of the franchises and RPGs of all natures (JRPG, WRPG, SRPG, etc) that all prove out that this genre isnt niche just like the franchises you listed.
Just look at Suikoden, I just reviewed it. The game is the first of like 5 main series games and like 5 spin-offs.
The Witcher is another major title. Disgaea is another.
There is bound to be a ton of games, franchised or not that could easily be named. to prove ot is not a niche genre.
Jo21 said:
i can't wait to see a single WRPG out FFX. even selling half of it.
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What exactly is your point? Not to mention plenty of MMORPG's are sold at retail.
http://vgchartz.com/worldtotals.php
An RPG is the 3rd top selling game of all time. Would you call that niche?
Picko said:
Using huge outliers is hardly a good way to prove your point. Yes Pokemon, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest are successful; however, an overwhelming number of games within the genre are not. |
Of course it is. Those games have managed to find a way to sell while others haven't. It's not a problem with the genre, but the fact that those games cannot hit the same audience as the top three for some reason. Obviously RPGs are desirable and those games show it. Your argument can be used to show many genres are niche. "Oh look, sports games are niche because only one has sold 40 million copies and the rest struggle for a few million".
Tag: Became a freaking mod and a complete douche, coincidentally, at the same time.
JRPGs are to an extent. It has a few mainstream franchises but every else struggles greatly.
SRPG are very niche, even one with the FF name didn't sell too well.
Jo21 said:
i can't wait to see a single WRPG out FFX. even selling half of it.
MMRPG Are downloaded and u pay per month of use. |
The Witcher says hi.
Most MMORPG counts. Even the free ones really do as they do contain the RPG style. Maple Story is an amazing example. Eve Online isnt since its more of an MMORTS. You need ones that have RPG elements as a main focus like FFXI, WoW, LotR:O, Runescape, MapleStory, etc.
ssj12 said:
The Witcher says hi.
Most MMORPG counts. Even the free ones really do as they do contain the RPG style. Maple Story is an amazing example. Eve Online isnt since its more of an MMORTS. You need ones that have RPG elements as a main focus like FFXI, WoW, LotR:O, Runescape, MapleStory, etc.
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no info on sales about that game in this site, it sold over 4 million copies?
It isn't.
Pokemon is the most popular series and is one of the reasons why the DS is completely destroying the PSP right now.
Jo21 said:
no info on sales about that game in this site, it sold over 4 million copies?
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I know CD Projeck Red was insanely pleased with the game's reception. I think it atleast topped 2 or 3 million and the Enhanced edition added maybe a million to it... so most likely it did.
And you cant say the Enhanced Edition doesnt count since FFX has the international zodiac edition
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