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The RPG genre has brought us some of the greatest games in video game history. Series such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest have shaped the genre into what it is today. But with the recent lack of originality, multiple spin-offs, and stale storylines, RPGs are just not as mystical as they once were. Theexplodingbarrel brings us their five reasons why they hate RPGs.
1. Turn-Based Combat
Turn-based combat was cool in 1987. Turn-based combat in 2008 is gut-wrenchingly boring. So lets get this straight, I have an Imp, a Wizard, and some pink blobby thing and we are all going to take turns either fighting, dodging, or spellcasting two lizard looking creatures. Combat consists of pressing a button and then watching pre-animated sequences of attack or magic until the evil lizards vaporize. Magic sequences can be fun to watch for the first few times, but then they become tedious necessities just to attack enemies. Want some more excitement? Some RPGs let players stack attacks so their is even less button pressing involved. Players literally watch one pre-animated sequence after another until someone is dead. Sounds thrilling doesnt it?
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Text when was the last time RPG's had Text, in the Playstation days yes, but PS2 RPG's had voice overs if im correct so I don't get what they're talking about that.
Nothing in the gaming world is original, rarely will you find a new game that has brought new stuff at the table that has never been done before.
As a matter of fact I don't agree with any of the list. It seems they're ranting for the sake of ranting.
Oh wait, I think I've seen it several times. A little comical, if done with some good one-liners in between.
Oh wait, I think I've seen it several times. A little comical, if done with some good on-liners in between.
Yes, I hate turn based gameplay, the constant sword fighting, and the such...not exactly gonna call them outright flaws just because I don't like it.
Symphonia did not make those mistakes! ◎.◎
I don't see this list making much sense.
Is that wrong ?
Although I always thought turn based combat was a bit of a turnoff on buying rpg's. It was great... but it's time to move on. I think they were turn based for lack of a better option.
Modern RPGs shouldn't be more turn based then KOTOR imo.
Patrick Stewart is a phenomenal actor.
Why? I love to beat an rpg twice, and text can get boring..
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