Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
I got to the world is destroyed purple sky part.
Dr. Wilkinson
Member
Yeah I think you're at the end of the main story but thats like 60ish% of the game. The post-game is honestly really fun, it's like a reward for completing the story. There's just a lot that changes, and the whole game opens up, and there's all sorts of things to do and superbosses to take on. Well worth your time.
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Werewolf Jones
Member
All I've played is Star Ocean 2 and Live A Live. I've replayed Star Ocean 2 in the last six months. I don't wanna touch Live A Live again.
Hudo
Member
So it seems people are pretty divisive when it comes to Live A Live. Some people like it quite a lot, while others didn't like it. Seems that there's no real "meh" position about it.
Interesting.
That being said, the Star Ocean 2 remake really surprised me. It's really good and actually made me reconsider my stance towards the IP as a whole. I used to think of Star Ocean as this weird low-budget JRPG series that, for some reason, gets some money from Square on occasion, which tri-Ace then uses to make something way too ambitions and failing.
Interesting.
That being said, the Star Ocean 2 remake really surprised me. It's really good and actually made me reconsider my stance towards the IP as a whole. I used to think of Star Ocean as this weird low-budget JRPG series that, for some reason, gets some money from Square on occasion, which tri-Ace then uses to make something way too ambitions and failing.
Dr. Wilkinson
Member
For me, Live a Live was a hard pass because of the tactical grid. I love turn-based JRPGs but I do not go for tactical.
Hudo
Member
Do you mean you dislike combat on a tactical grid in general? I.e.: Does that mean you don't like Final Fantasy Tactics?
Werewolf Jones
Member
I played Star Ocean First Departure R after playing Second Story R. One of the worst JRPGs I've ever played and I've seen YouTube videos trying to glaze the fuck out of it. It's simply not a good game.
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Dr. Wilkinson
Member
Yes.
Hudo
Member
You barbarian.
Dr. Wilkinson
Member
I wish I didn't hate tactical grid but I just do. So yeah I'm like "Ugggh goddamit" everytime it shows up in new a JRPG announcement. Triangle Stategy, Ogre Battle, FF Tactics, Mario + Rabbids, Live a Live, etc.
My max capacity with tactical consideration is swapping your partner to be at the front in Paper Mario. Or what you have to do in Lost Odysey with the front & back row.
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Hudo
Member
I, on the other hand, would have sex on a tactical grid, if I could.I wish I didn't hate tactical grid but I just do. So yeah I'm like "Ugggh goddamit" everytime it shows up in new a JRPG announcement. Triangle Stategy, Ogre Battle, FF Tactics, Mario + Rabbids, Live a Live, etc.
My max capacity with tactical consideration is swapping your partner to be at the front in Paper Mario.
Oberstein
Member
I love this kind of detail. It's very complicated to innovate on something as basic as a world map. And yet it makes it more immersive.
They do.
The best chapter, in fact, is unlocked after completing the seven main scenarios and it's even better than FF6. It could seriously be its own Final Fantasy game.
I couldn't agree more. This chapter is absolutely fantastic, you could almost buy the game just for it. From the music to the themes, the build-up to the plot and the conclusion.
In short, it's extraordinarily well done.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
So is this one similar that the meat and potatoes is end game?
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I'm with you, man. I finally tried playing the PS4 version about a month ago and was bored to tears. There's so many random mechanics that have no utility whatsoever and, despite this being a remaster of a remake, they made no attempt to streamline any of it. You can largely ignore all of that junk, but even so, you're left with an impossibly generic RPG with a shoddy action-y combat system, flat characters, and a throwaway plotline.
I haven't played Second Story R yet, but the experience has given me second thoughts about it... maybe it's better.
Aaaanyway. Dragon Quest III looks stunning and I can't wait. This may very well be the best year for JRPGs that we've ever had - eclipsing even what we saw during the PS1 era.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
You should it's a great game. It was a good surprise
It does get better. The Caveman Chapter I consider to be one of the most boring ones in the game. But the rest are good to excellent. I reccomand using a guide to get the best ending
That fan project looks fantastic
I hope if SquareEnix does a HD-2D Remake of Xenogears, it looks as good as that
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
DQ3 HD-2D is currently ranked #2 on the best-selling Nintendo Switch games list and #3 on the best-selling PS5 games list on Amazon US. 
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amigastar
Member
That's cool, that a rather old franchise can achieve such numbers.DQ3 HD-2D is currently ranked #2 on the best-selling Nintendo Switch games list and #3 on the best-selling PS5 games list on Amazon US.
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Punished Miku
Gaslighter Pro: 16.7 Fireflops
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Ah yes, wouldn't be a DQ game without the priceless gift of puff-puff.
NecrosaroIII
Banned
The puff puff in DQX is the best puff puff. It's so fucking weird.
graywolf323
Member
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake confusingly removes gender from protagonist, subclasses
Square Enix has confirmed more info for their Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, seemingly removing the concept of gender from the long-awaited remake. A new article for the game re-introduced the main…
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apparently instead of selecting male or female when you start the game you instead will get to choose between Type A or Type B
Rran
Member
I really don't understand this trend at all. Are we not allowed to say "man" and "woman" or something? "Type A Body" reminds me of "birthing persons" in that it sounds completely clinical and dehumanizing.Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake confusingly removes gender from protagonist, subclasses
Square Enix has confirmed more info for their Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, seemingly removing the concept of gender from the long-awaited remake. A new article for the game re-introduced the main…
apparently instead of selecting male or female when you start the game you instead will get to choose between Type A or Type B
Looks like it's even in the JPN version's website so this isn't a localization thing.
kunonabi
Member
I'll stick with my Wii versions then.Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake confusingly removes gender from protagonist, subclasses
Square Enix has confirmed more info for their Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, seemingly removing the concept of gender from the long-awaited remake. A new article for the game re-introduced the main…
apparently instead of selecting male or female when you start the game you instead will get to choose between Type A or Type B
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Aw shit, not a good sign. But hey, as long as it is just this and they don't fuck up the rest of the script, then it's fine imo.Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake confusingly removes gender from protagonist, subclasses
Square Enix has confirmed more info for their Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, seemingly removing the concept of gender from the long-awaited remake. A new article for the game re-introduced the main…
apparently instead of selecting male or female when you start the game you instead will get to choose between Type A or Type B
Other games like Elden Ring or MH: Rise have this dumb shit and that doesn't prevent me from enjoying the games.
John Bilbo
Member
Huh. I didn't know you could choose your sex in the past Dragon Quest games. I don't think you could do that in Dragon Quest 11.
I think you maybe could in the Builder games.
I think you maybe could in the Builder games.
graywolf323
Member
mostly I think it's dumb because this is a remake that doesn't need 'modernizing'
it's only been an option in a few of the mainline games, III/IV/IX/X
Heroine
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th4tguy
Member
SO1 and 2 are by far the best in the series. As good as any of the hard hitter jrpgs of their eras. Never reached the same quality after those though.
GHound
Member
Man fuck that, miss me with this "modern audiences" bullshit.Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake confusingly removes gender from protagonist, subclasses
Square Enix has confirmed more info for their Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, seemingly removing the concept of gender from the long-awaited remake. A new article for the game re-introduced the main…
apparently instead of selecting male or female when you start the game you instead will get to choose between Type A or Type B
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Nah I'm more of a fan of SO3, SO4 and SO6 than I am of SO1 and SO2
The SO2 Remake was great though
bender
What time is it?
I'd say the fighting game vignette makes Live A Live worth checking out.
Plies
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief and Nosiest Dildo Archeologist
Videogame meme of the year!
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I love Live A Live, was a pleasent surprise for me
I hope SquareEnix does a HD-2D Remake of Treasure of the Rudras and Bahamut Lagoon
Plies
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief and Nosiest Dildo Archeologist
They should hd 2d remake their entire NES and SNES catalogue.
Like, just create a new division dedicated to remakes.
amigastar
Member
Anyone remember Secret of Evermore? It Was a fun and mystical game at the same time.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I agree
Final Fantasy I - VI
Dragon Quest IV - V
Chrono Trigger
Secret of Evermore
And whatever PS1 Games they released that were 3D at the time
Xenogears
Brave Fencer Mushishi
Vagrant Story
These are all the ones that come off the top of my head
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
The game looks gorgeous and like sprite animation for the enemies.
Power Pro
Member
The_hunter
Member
written preview
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake details story, protagonist, world, spells, and abilities
Publisher Square Enix and developer Artdink Corporation have released new information and screenshots for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake introducing its story, protagonist, world, spells, and abilit…
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The_hunter
Member
I really like the animated pixel art of the enemies, reminiscent of the DS era.
The color palette they chose is really nice, looks more saturated than 11.
The color palette they chose is really nice, looks more saturated than 11.
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Shake Your Rump
Banned
Hmm this is not at all what I expected.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Here's a summary with the new details that emerged from the previews via Genki:
- Made many improvements for modern players while staying true to the original
- Additional story elements supervised by Yuji Horii
- The Protagonist will have 2 appearances: "Appearance A" and "Appearance B"
- Towns appear like miniatures in the overworld
- Monsters appear in towns
- Amount of villagers in towns is increased with new conversations
- Overworld changes from day to night as in-game time passes
- New glowing points in the environment to get items from
- New environmental sounds
- Random encounters
- New combat Abilities
- 3 difficulty settings
- Battle speed can be adjusted with shoulder buttons
- Auto saves
- 9 slots for manual saves
- Last 30 conversations are saved in the menu
- 2 camera distances: normal and close-up
- Mini-map can be toggled on or off
- 2 graphics modes on console: Framerate (60fps) or Graphics (4K)
- 4K resolution on PS5, Xbox and PC
Dr. Wilkinson
Member
A game like this on Series X/ PS5 should just run at 4K/60fps no issue. Just like Octopath 1 & 2, etc. I can understand why the Switch version would be ~900p & 30fps docked, with detail scaled back. But it's 2D pixel art with low-poly 3D environments. The headroom on these machines, I just can't imagine why this HD2D game wouldn't be able to do both 4K and 60fps at the same time. Really disappointing if you have to choose one over the other on current-gen for a game like this.
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