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I've always felt as though I'm unable to fully enjoy RPGs. Final Fantasy is one of my favourite series of games, but outside of that it's pretty limited. Undertale was probably the last RPG I played that I liked, mostly because it did something different with the combat system and the puzzle aspects weren't too over the top. I feel the same way about CrossCode, but I would put that game into a different category as it isn't a traditional RPG.

I just don't want to sink a ton of time into a game that is mostly a grind with story elements and payoffs that are few and far between when I could play a different kind of game that is at least continuously stimulating.

I've always felt as though I'm unable to fully enjoy RPGs. Final Fantasy is one of my favourite series of games, but outside of that it's pretty limited. Undertale was probably the last RPG I played that I liked, mostly because it did something different with the combat system and the puzzle aspects weren't too over the top. I feel the same way about CrossCode, but I would put that game into a different category as it isn't a traditional RPG. I just don't want to sink a ton of time into a game that is mostly a grind with story elements and payoffs that are few and far between when I could play a different kind of game that is at least continuously stimulating.

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[–] TheRedArmy 3 points (+3|-0)

My favorite is probably Final Fantasy X. It was one of the first ones I played all the way through; I had traded someone at school a copy of Grand Theft Auto 3 (which I was basically done with) for the game. I think it's world-building and story is really good, the characters are mostly great, and there are lots of moments in the game that stick out to me and are very memorable. I have quibbles with the story in places and I have thought before a change on the story to focus more on Yuna (and have Yuna, rather than Tidus), be the main character would improve the impact of the game's story, but I can also appreciate how it's actually handled as well. I also have a few gameplay quibbles, but they're mostly minor.

Chrono Trigger has a case for being the best RPG ever made, and it's still one of my favorite games ever. The graphics hold up, the story is wonderful, the characters are good, the side-plots are interesting. The dual and triple techs reward experimenting with and mixing up your party from time to time. It's truly a fantastic game.

I haven't finished it, but I am playing Dragon Quest 8 right now. I really like it as a kind of tongue-in-cheek Final Fantasy-esque adventure. It's not too serious with itself, although it has interesting characters and a fair bit of humor baked into it. The main quest is serious enough (A wizard stole a powerful scepter, froze a castle in time, turned the king and princess into a little monster and a horse, respectively, and those two and the MC, a soldier of the castle, are the only people who walked out of there; journey to find the wizard and fix everything), but there's tons of humor and the game is not serious most of the time, making it a kind of fun adventure compared to even my favorite, FFX, where you're miserable half the time (it's not that bad, but things certainly take serious downturns in tone in that game, and probably all the FF's, honestly). I find it very enjoyable, the skills system is neat (where you can distribute points to different skills for characters as they level up, focusing on different weapons and abilities), and the art and music are good.

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[–] jidlaph 2 points (+2|-0) Edited

Tabletop. I'm not very good at it, but it is fun.

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[–] mindtrip 2 points (+2|-0)

I had a lot of time for the original Fallouts back in the day (1 & 2). Had a charm and sense of humour to it hard to beat. They were genuinely fun to explore. I'm not sure how well they've aged though. Most games these days are too washed in the corporate PC they have no soul to them. That said the Mass Effect trilogy I loved as a pseudo RPG because I'm a sci-fi junkie. Didn't mind Dragon Age as well. It's a shame Bioware is dead in the water these days. I did enjoy the Witcher series, probably the most recent RPG I sank a decent amount of time into.

[–] KillBill 2 points (+2|-0)

As of now probably Witcher 3. I just can't get into turn-based combat at all. Some of my older favourites are Seiken Densetsu 2 and 3 and the Soul Blazer series. These are close to the early FF games but with real time combat.

[–] PMYA [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

I did consider playing Illusion of Gaia a while ago, but I knew it was part of a series and I didn't want to jump in halfway.

Turn based really doesn't do it for me anymore. There is barely any skill curve and the amount of time it takes to finish those games can be brutal. I also kind of hate being punished by RNG but I suppose it comes with the territory.

[–] KillBill 1 points (+1|-0)

Illusion of Gaia is second in and the "Trilogy" is only loosely tied with the same themes. There are no real story ties. You aren't missing a lot with SoulBlazer anyway. It's like the original Zelda 1 compared to Zelda 3 as far as polish goes as well.

[–] PMYA [OP] 2 points (+2|-0)

the original Zelda is the only Zelda i like

I might check it out then if playing the first game isn't a requirement.

[–] Dudicles 1 points (+1|-0)

The original Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System. When that sucker came out...wow!

More recently, I've really enjoyed Shadowrun Returns, and the other games in that series.

[–] E-werd 1 points (+1|-0)

Meh, I can never seem to get myself motivated for an RPG. I've only done it a couple times and enjoyed it. They were Final Fantasy 7 and Victor Vran. I don't like turn-based, so FF7 was rough. Victor Vran is an ARPG though, so very action packed and it gets tough.

[–] PMYA [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

FF can be a pain in the dick if you don't know exactly where to go and end up having to do a ton of battles. I'm not really that keen on ARPGs, they're too similar to MMOs (which I hate) and they have the same issue as some RTS games where making a ton of decisions in a short space of time can get stressful/not fun. I'm not great with keyboard/mouse controls either, which only adds to the problem.

[–] KFCNyanCat 1 points (+1|-0) Edited

Haven't played many RPGs, but of the ones I have, Undertale is my favorite. The others I played were South Park: The Stick of Truth (not a grind, but no unique mechanics, it's really too easy and the comedy is what will keep you playing) and I just started Mother/Earthbound Beginnings (plays entirely like a traditional RPG, the only reason it hasn't struck me as a grind is because it took me long to figure out where to go. Honestly I feel about this one the same way you feel about the RPGs you've played)

I also started Super Mario RPG eons ago on a year 2000 laptop and never got anywhere near finishing it, but it was fun. Don't think I got far enough in it to judge it.

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I find mortars or IEDs more effective than RPGs.

Ultima Online if that counts. Although that's long in the past.

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