derExperte
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First Time declares Hitler person of the year, now they snub Bloodborne. If that's the truth I can't handle the truth.
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Time : The Best RPG of 2015 Is Only Available on the Wii U
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First Time declares Hitler person of the year, now they snub Bloodborne. If that's the truth I can't handle the truth.
UncleSporky
Member
Replying to what? OP didn't ask "what's an 8 letter word that starts with 'O.'"
Op made an observation at the of the thread. I can't quote him because I'm on my phone. You know what move on. I have no time for this
drtomoe123
Member
Yakuza's much more of a JRPG/beat-em-up hybrid set in modern day Japan while Shenmue is all about the atmosphere and experience (in a Heavy Rain/Omikron adventure game kind of way). Even when it comes to the battle systems, Yakuza throws tons of enemies at you throughout the entire game (it even has the equivalent of random encounters) while Shenmue has fights that are more occasional and closely tied in with the story. They're essentially different games, especially when it comes to mood and feel, but both of them are very deeply rooted in an appreciation for Sega's history and arcade gaming in general.
If you're interested, we recently had a thread that had some good conversation about the similarities and differences between the two.
Decided to go ahead and see what that left behind.
Huh, guess going by the last 90 days that's one way to talk yourself out of buying games.
Dude, you replied to the OP as quick as Wario with a dumb comment. You don't get to tell people to read the thread.
Welp, you just made want to play Yakuza and never ever touch a Shenmue game.
Thanks for the information.
Haunted
Member
It's a fine game. A beautiful, big RPG.
There's no reason to put down other games to elevate another. It's been a strong year for different types of RPG, I feel like almost every sub-genre got at least one spectacular entry, from the open world WRPG (W3) to the classic CRPG (PoE) to the modern jRPG (XCX) and retro jRPG(UT).
Good year for RPG fans.
There's no reason to put down other games to elevate another. It's been a strong year for different types of RPG, I feel like almost every sub-genre got at least one spectacular entry, from the open world WRPG (W3) to the classic CRPG (PoE) to the modern jRPG (XCX) and retro jRPG(UT).
Good year for RPG fans.
Haunted
Member
People value different things in their games, there's all sorts of different spaces and directions an "RPG" can go.
Xenoblade Chronicles X has some egregious design flaws though. I don't know if I want to put it on my Top 10 list, but truth be told, ever since I started it I haven't really played much else. It stopped playthroughs of pretty much every other games completely in their tracks. I probably have to include it if I want to be honest... even though there are parts to it I simply can't agree with and greatly dislike and I want to voice that disappointment but feel that it might undermine my position if I still put it in my top 10.
decisions decisions
Xenoblade Chronicles X has some egregious design flaws though. I don't know if I want to put it on my Top 10 list, but truth be told, ever since I started it I haven't really played much else. It stopped playthroughs of pretty much every other games completely in their tracks. I probably have to include it if I want to be honest... even though there are parts to it I simply can't agree with and greatly dislike and I want to voice that disappointment but feel that it might undermine my position if I still put it in my top 10.
decisions decisions
GwyndolinCinder
Member
The good: beautiful world
the bad: everything to do in it, apart from the simple joy of exploration
the bad: everything to do in it, apart from the simple joy of exploration
OP quotes a Time review. Next time read the OP?
That was in 1938, we have now 2015, everyone who declared him Person of The Year passed probably away, Peckham is alive and well, Time Person of the Year is about influence not quality, a review is about the subjective impression of quality....
shall I go on, or does a "What the fuck are you even trying to say" suffice?
Jawbreaker
Member
Gave into the hype and purchased this game despite not being crazy about Xenoblade Chronicles, and I have to say, I should have gone with my instincts and refrained from buying it. I just need to accept that these games aren't for me. Needless to say, I'd choose another game for my personal list.
Poimandres
Member
I think the worlds got jumbled up. He meant to say: "The Only Available RPG Available on the Wii U in 2015"
I haven't gotten that far into Xenoblade yet. It's starting to grab me a little bit, but the bad presentation and mostly mindless and storyless questing is pushing me away.
Regardless, this year is too good for RPGs to easily crown Xenoblade X the top game. Witcher 3, Pillars of Eternity, Bloodborne, Undertale...all great games and worthy of a top spot.
Regardless, this year is too good for RPGs to easily crown Xenoblade X the top game. Witcher 3, Pillars of Eternity, Bloodborne, Undertale...all great games and worthy of a top spot.
i replied to this
you dont get to tell people to not tell people to read the thread
So you replied to OP saying those remarks are interesting? What? Because this is the only opinion OP added.
duh. why make so much fuzz about it?
edit: by the way i saw this news early today.
edit: oh op said those remarks are interesting when we had x's games. dont cut what op said
Palculator
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victreeb3l
Member
XCX is a game thatll creep up on you. I went from minimal hype to spending all day and night thinking about it. Ive barely done any of the main story missions. The world and combat and stuff are just a lot of fun.
You made a 1 word driveby which tells us nothing what you are referring to.
What are you referring to? And what are you trying to tell us? That opinions are opinions?
texhnolyze
Banned
I'm lost at what's wrong with my post in the OP?
Of course it's an opinion, and I said it's an interesting opinion. That's my opinion regarding this review from Time.
Xenoblade X is by far the worst game I've played this year. And everyone been saying every little thing to make it so my opinion sounds like it doesn't matter by saying things like "I didn't understand the mechanics." "I didn't have a Skell." Or "The game/genre wasn't for you." Which on all accounts was untrue and don't relate to me whatsoever.
And if I do point out every little thing, they agree, but then disagree defending the game irregardless of it's flaws and point out buggy games like Fallout 4 trying to move away from their holy cow of a game.
My response: I can look past a buggy game that will eventually be fixed. But I cannot ever look past terrible gamemaking decisions that will never be fixed.
I loved Xenoblade Chronicles, but X has too many small flaws that add up to such a bad gaming experience where people have been disillusioned by it's quality simply by the length and scope of the game rather then the actual content within it.
edit: I feel like it's worth tying my other post from later in the thread to this one if anyone wants to know why I chose to say 'delusional'
And if I do point out every little thing, they agree, but then disagree defending the game irregardless of it's flaws and point out buggy games like Fallout 4 trying to move away from their holy cow of a game.
My response: I can look past a buggy game that will eventually be fixed. But I cannot ever look past terrible gamemaking decisions that will never be fixed.
I loved Xenoblade Chronicles, but X has too many small flaws that add up to such a bad gaming experience where people have been disillusioned by it's quality simply by the length and scope of the game rather then the actual content within it.
edit: I feel like it's worth tying my other post from later in the thread to this one if anyone wants to know why I chose to say 'delusional'
OverturePT
Member
Yes, I have been "disillusioned by it's quality simply by the length and the scope of the game rather then the actual content within it". Thanks for making me and hundreds of others see it.
Poimandres
Member
I dunno man. Mario Galaxy is widely regarded as a masterpiece even amongst non Nintendo fans.
Xenoblade X is a tougher sell since it didn't receive unanimous praise, and because there are some really heavy hitting RPGs this year. Seems like plenty of people love it though. I'll get around to playing it eventually!
there is nothing wrong with your post lol
i dont even know what's going on anymore
that was my comment regarding your opinion about times opinion
why is so hard to understand lol
if you didnt post other games in your opinion i wouldn't comment and those angry users wouldnt try to spin my comment.
lol driveby.
Ninja Scooter
Member
It's times like this I'm sad the "NeoGaf shit posts" Twitter doesn't exist anymore.
"People try to tell me my opinion is wrong but it's their opinion that's wrong!"
But that's how I see it, too. Story missions take 1-2 hours at most followed by 6-8 hours of BS to fulfill prerequisites for the next story. It's trying to (in my opinion) artificially extend itself and I'm on Ch. 11 out of 12. I like the story premise, but there ARE a lot of glaring issues that people are blindly ignoring because they're infatuated with the game's scale.
Not being able to hear characters talk because music is playing SO loud and giving you a total of 18 playable units but forcing Elma and Lin into your party for every mission are two of the things I dislike the most.
That said, I AM still enjoying my experience with it.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
The best game of 2015 period IMO. Barely edged out Witcher 3 for me.
thebisonxrc
Member
Xenoblade Chronicles X is a fine RPG. It's a gamer's game. I've played Fallout 4 and Bloodborne and enjoyed the heck out of both of them, but of the three, I think Xenoblade is the most enjoyable game. It gives me the same feeling that I had when I first played Phantasy Star IV, which is saying a lot.
I hope that anyone arguing against this choice has really played Xenoblade. Meaning, they've played it for 30-40+ hours, at least. If they've done that and feel differently, fair enough. If not, give it a shot. It's truly an amazing, classic game.
I hope that anyone arguing against this choice has really played Xenoblade. Meaning, they've played it for 30-40+ hours, at least. If they've done that and feel differently, fair enough. If not, give it a shot. It's truly an amazing, classic game.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
So, based on how much I've played so far, I disagree with this completely. The game is good fun, but has some serious flaws. Exploring the world is great, but the story isn't gripping, the quests are run of the mill and I couldn't care less about the characters, except maybe Tatsu.
As an overall package, it hasn't so much as touched Bloodborne or The Witcher 3 for me yet, but I've completed both of those games and then some, so maybe that'll change. I can see this game being put on a pedestal because it's the only RPG on Wii U. It's a fair opinion though at the end of the day, and if some people love the game this much then more power to them.
As an overall package, it hasn't so much as touched Bloodborne or The Witcher 3 for me yet, but I've completed both of those games and then some, so maybe that'll change. I can see this game being put on a pedestal because it's the only RPG on Wii U. It's a fair opinion though at the end of the day, and if some people love the game this much then more power to them.
Benzychenz
Member
zero shift
Banned
While the game takes a very unique approach to RPG as it is more of an exploration RPG than anything else I can't help but feel it is a bit disappointing in some aspects. The story is pretty lackluster and the characters are generic, while it is great that I can explore so much there isn't really much to see outside of gorgeous visuals as to compare to Xenoblade where exploration was rewarded by uncovering various secrets and shortcuts. And while the combat is streamlined it is a little too messy.
Xenoblade X is nothing like a PS2 JRPG. Most PS2 JRPGs were extremely linear and highly story driven.
Xenoblade X is nothing like a PS2 JRPG. Most PS2 JRPGs were extremely linear and highly story driven.
Mental Atrophy
Banned
I've breached 100 hours already and it's still soaking up nearly every drop of my free time. The more I play it, the more I realize how much I love it.
2 weeks since release and already $10 off...a Nintendo game no less??
I wanted to make this post sarcastically about how people might call this a bomba but I'm actually a bit surprised.
Wow. What am I reading?