Originally published as a Nintendo first party game.hold up...Octopath I is on xbox but not on playstation?
wtf!
Which trails though ? It is better vs Cold Steel as the latter just was meh, IMO. Mind you, “meh” for Falcom is still worth playing.Octopath isn't even better than Trails.
And octopath 2 is on Playstation but not Xbox.hold up...Octopath I is on xbox but not on playstation?
wtf!
maaaan. Bummer, I guess Im going to look for deals on the switch version.Originally published as a Nintendo first party game.
Xbox paid for a port and a Gamepass deal, whereas I don't see Sony interested in paying for something like that.
Chrono Trigger might be the best starting point for anyone wanting to get into JRPGs. Game is kinda short compared to others in the same genre, it's easy, it's pretty and it sounds great, plus the story has great pacing as you never spend too much time in the same place.As a JRPG noob, I really need some serious recommendations. I came in here looking for some, and with every other discussion I've found, there's major disagreements on whether certain jrpgs are amazing or not worth playing.
Which trails though ? It is better vs Cold Steel as the latter just was meh, IMO. Mind you, “meh” for Falcom is still worth playing.
It's also on PC for quite cheap I believe.maaaan. Bummer, I guess Im going to look for deals on the switch version.
But they did finally announce a port of part 2 for Xbox in 2024.And octopath 2 is on Playstation but not Xbox.
That’s a Trails game about 200 hours away from when I gave up on Cold Steel.
My pc is quite cheap and also rubbish, I dont game in that thing.It's also on PC for quite cheap I believe.
Where? Oh and to clarify cheap means 20-25 bucks for me.It's also on PC for quite cheap I believe.
I would throw in DQXI for a bit modernized but still very much traditional Dragon Quest game. And it’s pretty darn cheap on sale.Chrono Trigger might be the best starting point for anyone wanting to get into JRPGs. Game is kinda short compared to others in the same genre, it's easy, it's pretty and it sounds great, plus the story has great pacing as you never spend too much time in the same place.
Another recommendations:
Want something comfy and with a grounded sense of fantasy: Dragon Quest, I'd recommend starting with IV or V on the Nintendo DS.
Want a challenge with some Pokémon-like mechanics and a darker tone: Shin Megami Tensei. I'd recommend V.
Want less of a challenge but still want those Pokémon-like mechanics while being surrounded by waifus: Persona. I'd recommend 5.
Want a fast-paced game with lots of customization for your party: Final Fantasy V.
Guess there's something about the number 5 and good JRPGs.
Octopath II. (Skip I)As a JRPG noob, I really need some serious recommendations. I came in here looking for some, and with every other discussion I've found, there's major disagreements on whether certain jrpgs are amazing or not worth playing.
That’s a Trails game about 200 hours away from when I gave up on Cold Steel.
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Chrono Trigger is the best starting point but kind of hard to find. I'd honestly suggest Sea of Stars. Cheap and available on everything. Great pacing. Only 30 hours instead of 100. Its not Japanese but its clearly a tribute to Chrono Trigger.As a JRPG noob, I really need some serious recommendations. I came in here looking for some, and with every other discussion I've found, there's major disagreements on whether certain jrpgs are amazing or not worth playing.
Fair enough!My pc is quite cheap and also rubbish, I dont game in that thing.
I think when I saw it on Steam it must have been on sale. It isn't nowWhere? Oh and to clarify cheap means 20-25 bucks for me.
yes. I too played and enjoyed 1 warts & all back in 2018. But II is just like a perfect sequel, and literally you miss out on nothing if you skip I.MAX PAYMENT if you want an ARPG instead check out Secret of Evermore for something retro or the Ys games for something more modern. I've barely played the Ys games but Oath in Felghana is amazing.
Secret of Evermore gets extra points for having the OST composed by Jeremy Soule. Man TESVI is gonna suck so much without him.
I is also a cool game, kinda easy but still enjoyable imo. Was the sequel such an improvement that it makes the first one obsolete?
Sea of Stars is *excellent. Just excellentChrono Trigger is the best starting point but kind of hard to find. I'd honestly suggest Sea of Stars. Cheap and available on everything. Great pacing. Only 30 hours instead of 100. Its not Japanese but its clearly a tribute to Chrono Trigger.
Guess I know what I'll be playing next, thanks.yes. I too played and enjoyed 1 warts & all back in 2018. But II is just like a perfect sequel
The main advantage of Chrono Trigger is literally zero grinding. Everything is perfectly balanced so that if you have the right equipment and defeat the enemies you find along your path you will be able to finish the game (although some of the bosses are tighter than others). Secret of Mana or Final Fantasy usually require some grinding in order to have any chances. I would suggest Live a Live, which is a modern take on the Secret of Mana / Chrono Trigger concept, it is also a zero grinding game, it's basically like 6-8 different RPGs of about 3-5 hours each that you need to beat to reach the climax.As a JRPG noob, I really need some serious recommendations. I came in here looking for some, and with every other discussion I've found, there's major disagreements on whether certain jrpgs are amazing or not worth playing.
If you want the best, the "modern" Personas (3, 4, and 5) are basically the highest rated JRPG series this side of the millennium. According to a recent GAF poll, voting on which is best is almost completely even, with a slight edge to 4. You can play them in any order.As a JRPG noob, I really need some serious recommendations. I came in here looking for some, and with every other discussion I've found, there's major disagreements on whether certain jrpgs are amazing or not worth playing.
Give this one a chance what it releases this summer in english:
New Story arc, new country, new main cast, new combat system. A perfect jumping on point.
Yeah it’s 60 fps on Steam Deck. Definitely my preferred way to playI'm not a huge fan of turn-based Jrpgs, but Octopath Traveller 2 is one of the best I've played. It's gorgeous, perfect on Steam Deck, Soundtrack is top tier and also has good characters and stories. I generally don't like unavoidable random battles, but could stomach them here. Still haven't finished it after 65 hours but guess I'm pretty close to the end. They could maybe have trimmed some fat, but it's a good time all in all.
Have to agree lol, they have less gameplay than some visual novels.You don't play Trails games you read them.
Chrono Triggers is like $10 on Steam or Mobile. Steam version is not bad.Chrono Trigger is the best starting point but kind of hard to find. I'd honestly suggest Sea of Stars. Cheap and available on everything. Great pacing. Only 30 hours instead of 100. Its not Japanese but its clearly a tribute to Chrono Trigger.
Chained Echos is amazing and I recommend it to anyone who likes older JRPGs.I need to try Octopath 2 one of these days.
I borrowed the original from a friend (on Switch) and just didn't click with it. Didn't finish it, but from what I played the story and writing were extremely forgettable (and I hated the lack of interaction between the story and characters), the world is generic and stuff like random encounters are shitty archaic mechanic that should have stayed in the past.
The combat itself was fun though, and the music was great. I've heard the second one has a better plot and structure, though from my understanding random encounters are still there and it's still not a FFVI type story that's truly interconnected. So I'll wait until it's under $20 at some point in the future.
IMO the best JRPG this gen is Triangle Strategy. Fun gameplay and an engaging story with interesting characters and some of the best decision making of any RPG I've played.
I also liked Chained Echoes (not made in Japan) more than most Square stuff. Better level design, more interesting story and a retro feel that still embraces modern design ideas instead of being stuck in the past for the sake of nostalgia.
I personally LOVED both games!
Yes the Steam version is good. It is just missing the Robo FMV for some reason.Chrono Triggers is like $10 on Steam or Mobile. Steam version is not bad.
But they did finally announce a port of part 2 for Xbox in 2024.
Microsoft Signs Octopath Traveler 2 for Xbox Game Pass - IGN
Octopath Traveler 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass in a deal that signals Microsoft's growing relationship with Square Enix.www.ign.com
Originally published as a Nintendo first party game.
Xbox paid for a port and a Gamepass deal, whereas I don't see Sony interested in paying for something like that.
Did you actually finish the game? Because, yeah, the first few hours were fantastic and a joy to play. Halfway through the game and it felt extremely repetitive and the characters stories are disjointed.These are new to me and holy shit are they a blast.
Do I miss much if I just skip 1?And octopath 2 is on Playstation but not Xbox.
You can start with 2. It has all new characters. I'm working on my playthrough now of 2.Do I miss much if I just skip 1?
I think that as part of the deals that Nintendo did for OT, BD2 and Triangle Strategy, the games were allowed to come to PC before other consoles. Similar to other Square Exix deals, where console exclusivity is seperate from full exclusivity.ok but...
Popular RPG Isn't Coming to Xbox Game Pass After All
Microsoft issues a statement clarifying that a rumor of a popular RPG coming to Xbox Game Pass soon is unfortunately incorrect.gamerant.com
I don't think any of that matters btw.
1. Octopath 1 came to PC, that had nothing to do with Nintendo, how it was "originally published" is not as relevant as many thing.
2. The IP is owned by Square, the publishing rights are owned by Square
3. Octopath 1 coming to PS seems to have more to do with if Square wants to or not then if Sony is interested in paying. After all, this is Square's game, they are the ones that make money from its sales to actually care about such a port....
So if we see that ported in the future or thru some collection, I think might have more to do with Square's plans then Sony's tbh.
Wow. A modern game on PS5 iterated in development over 10 years is "better" than a seven-year-old Nintendo Switch exclusive. Cool story bro.Unicorn Overlord is better than all these games you guys have mentioned