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[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Lucky.[/QUOTE]

Seriously? I've put maybe 20 minutes into the very first one when I found a cart of it at Sals. I was entertained. Maybe not to the point where I could put in like 40 hours, but it was a good time killer.

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Good to hear about SOCOM. I wasn't rushing out to get it or anything, but now I'm definitely throwing it on the back burner.
 
The thing that makes Dragon Quest awesome is it has those addictive, completionist parts of JRPGs without all the bullshit.

The battles are so fast that you don't have time to get bored watching some 10 second animation 500 times over the course of the game, the dialog is short and to the point, and most importantly, clever. It doesn't take itself too seriously with any melodramatic bullshit or trying to be faux-metaphysical trying to act like it's got some mature, deep story.

It's just fun, simple, pure JRPG. It reminds me a lot of pokemon in how the battles work. Fast, very centered on elemental weaknesses and buffs.
 
[quote name='jer7583']The thing that makes Dragon Quest awesome is it has those addictive, completionist parts of JRPGs without all the bullshit.

The battles are so fast that you don't have time to get bored watching some 10 second animation 500 times over the course of the game, the dialog is short and to the point, and most importantly, clever. It doesn't take itself too seriously with any melodramatic bullshit or trying to be faux-metaphysical trying to act like it's got some mature, deep story.

It's just fun, simple, pure JRPG. It reminds me a lot of pokemon in how the battles work. Fast, very centered on elemental weaknesses and buffs.[/QUOTE]

Dragon Quest = Dragon Warrior right?

And where's a good place to start? I've always been kinda interested in DQ8, I just haven't had any initiative to pick it up.
 
[quote name='Ahadi']Enlighten me.[/QUOTE]
Not really much to say. I hate DQ and have been very vocal about it. I find the games boring as all hell. Now I haven't played DQIV, so maybe it is really good. Problem is that every other game in that series that I've played has been a pile of crap. So I'm not going to bother even trying IV.
 
That fast pace is what saves the game. More JRPGs need to cut the fucking fat out like this.

Of course that would expose just how weak their writing, characters, and world are, so maybe they should stick with the flashy battles.
 
Ahadi play DQ4. It's considerably easier than the NES ones, and it's been tuned for a more modern sensibility. Playing it portable really adds to the experience too. Being able to flip open the DS when I've got 10 min to play and level my characters a few times is nice.

I also have to say that not dying when your party dies is a great feature. You just get booted back to the last church with half your gold. So much better than having to go to the title screen and re-load and re-play a bunch of crap.
 
Hmm. I guess I'll just hold out for a good price on DQIV then. I don't really like playing RPG's on a console.

Also thirsty Thursday = two incidents involving minors drinking. Yay. Working an hour later than I want to... Blah. I just wanna play SR2 :whistle2:(
 
I think I'll add it to my goozex list. Be forever before it's my turn though.

FINALLY got TWEWY complete from goozex. It better be as good as the hype!
 
[quote name='DarthPuma']I think I'll add it to my goozex list. Be forever before it's my turn though.

FINALLY got TWEWY complete from goozex. It better be as good as the hype![/quote]

TWEWY is realllly good. I loved it from beginning to end. You won't be disappointed.
 
[quote name='whoknows']The thing that I hate about DQ is that it uses Toriyama's character designs. I'd rather look at diarrhea than this "art".[/QUOTE]

:shock: :shock: :shock:

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Angry you are. Much hatred in you.

Let go your feelings. And your purse strings.

Money you will pay...money you will pay...
 
[quote name='gunm']Angry you are. Much hatred in you.

Let go your feelings. And your purse strings.

Money you will pay...money you will pay...[/QUOTE]

:rofl: This has made my day so far.
 
good morning GGT... tired as balls but at least it's an end to a long and busy week. I gotta do some web design layouts but if time permits and I'm up to it I want to do another gaming piece... Captain Commando is sounding good.
 
[quote name='hankmecrankme']Captain Commando!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to stop staying up until 11 am and sleeping until 4 pm. I did play a bunch of LolCalibur IV at least. :)[/quote]


ur almost on the same sleep cycle as me but my college forces me to wake up early >_< I hate mornings...

I'm still shooting for Captain Commando to make a return. I've said it before, but a Captain Commando in the vein and style of The Preacher comics would be perfecto. The material is there, just do it.

also, I want to get back into SCIV, but almost see no point in doing so >_
 
[quote name='DarthPuma']I've never played a Dragon Quest game before.[/QUOTE]

DQ8 is the only one I've played and beaten.
I did play a few of the dragon warrior games back on the NES, maybe 1/2/3...
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I don't like his art, but it's far from diarrhea. definitely a unique look to it.[/QUOTE]

The problem with his art is EVERYONE looks EXACTLY the same. Not true of all anime artists though.

DQ8 looked nice on the PS2, but it was slow as hell with the random battles... at least the animations and menus. :\
 
[quote name='Kendal']It depends. If my chars are over leveled for the monsters I will clear the floor. But I usually just run for the portal unless there is a resident. Also, does anyone know what transmigration is in this game? Is it the same thing as reincarnation? I wanna start making badass characters. I am 36 hours in and loving it.[/quote]
I think it's the same thing as reincarnation.
 
[quote name='corrosivefrost']The problem with his art is EVERYONE looks EXACTLY the same. Not true of all anime artists though.
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I can see what you mean, but I take it more as a signature than a flaw.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I'm still shooting for Captain Commando to make a return. I've said it before, but a Captain Commando in the vein and style of The Preacher comics would be perfecto. The material is there, just do it.[/quote]

CapCom is my hero. I'm futily hoping that he'll be in Tatsunoko v Capcom. I don't think it'll happen, as it seems like they have a smaller roster and are planning on giving new franchises a chance to have participants into the fighter scene.
 
Morning GGT.

I played about half an hour of SR2 last night before I almost fell asleep with the controller in my hand. I'm pretty sure I'm going to blow off class today. I just wanna take it easy. Blah. At least it's payday.
 
Oh my God, you guys.

MOTHER 3 is in English today. It is a beautiful day. Let us put down our differences and every other game which is now instantly terrible and come together under this monolith of joy that was once removed from us by Nintendo, but now made available..
 
[quote name='whoknows']The thing that I hate about DQ is that it uses Toriyama's character designs. I'd rather look at diarrhea than this "art".[/QUOTE]

DragonBall is shitty and very generic, but his Dragon Quest characters and monsters are great. They're for sure a nice change of pace from Nomura's zippers and leather bullshit. Also much more variety than your typical animu crew in a JRPG.

Plus he did the art for Chrono Trigger, for god's sake. you've got to respect the guy.
 
[quote name='jer7583']Oh my God, you guys.

MOTHER 3 is in English today. It is a beautiful day. Let us put down our differences and every other game which is now instantly terrible and come together under this monolith of joy that was once removed from us by Nintendo, but now made available..[/QUOTE]

Seriously? About time this crime against man was finally rectified.

Screw you, Nintendo USA, or whomever deemed it not necessary to bring Mother 3 over here.
 
[quote name='jer7583']Oh my God, you guys.

MOTHER 3 is in English today. It is a beautiful day. Let us put down our differences and every other game which is now instantly terrible and come together under this monolith of joy that was once removed from us by Nintendo, but now made available..[/quote]amen, brother jer!
 
[quote name='jer7583']Oh my God, you guys.

MOTHER 3 is in English today. It is a beautiful day. Let us put down our differences and every other game which is now instantly terrible and come together under this monolith of joy that was once removed from us by Nintendo, but now made available..[/quote]


OMG yes I'm excited. I never got far in Earthbound, but I loved what I played.

I was hoping I would have a _____ for my ds before hand, but I didn't know which ones supported the gba.
 
Not sure if any of you guys heard already but the rumor mill in EGM says that Capcom is working on a DMC-esque next gen remake of Strider...if this is true, I hope they release a remake of the originals on XBLA/PSN.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']null that action... Captain Commando Recharged.[/QUOTE]

Captain Commando Recharged would be THE shit. Do it, Capcom!!!
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I'm currently sharing it with 4 others.[/quote]


Same. Not a bit of trouble in the 15 hours I've put in.

Still want definite confirmation that socom isn't.
 
[quote name='benjamouth']That sucks about LBP getting recalled, I guess if the game has been shipped to retailers it's gonna cost Sony some cash.[/quote]



My walmart has them the fuck in. Tips on getting them to break street date?
 
[quote name='DarthPuma']My walmart has them the fuck in. Tips on getting them to break street date?[/quote]

The road block maybe that the register won't allow them to sell it. If it's just the case of getting an employee to do it, find some young kid who couldn't give a shit.

Thinking about this more, why don't Sony just release then patch it ?
 
[quote name='benjamouth']The road block maybe that the register won't allow them to sell it. If it's just the case of getting an employee to do it, find some young kid who couldn't give a shit.

Thinking about this more, why don't Sony just release then patch it ?[/quote]

I might try and slip the kid a five or something.
 
[quote name='benjamouth']The road block maybe that the register won't allow them to sell it. If it's just the case of getting an employee to do it, find some young kid who couldn't give a shit.

Thinking about this more, why don't Sony just release then patch it ?[/quote]


Officially, it was to not offend people who lack online...
 
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