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Don't you think it would be great if you could have a game where you are able to change, tinker or experiment with almost any aspect of a video games character? Imagine if you were able to change his clothes, weapons or tactics at any time during play. You are thinking this is the best idea ever, a revolutionary title, why, if a game like this were ever created it would sell in its droves, the creators would be rich. It really is so original.
Well..It’s not.
The role-playing Game is such a strange title when you think about it. People are always complaining about how they want to change characters clothes, weapons or tactics. People are always complaining about games having plots so bad that it would have been better not making the game at all! People are complaining that games just don’t last as long as they used to, heck its hard to find a game that last longer than 12 hours sitting on the shelf.
Well, these people have had the wool pulled over their eyes. For the answer to all of their complaints is staring them blindly in the face. The RPG is the only game, which meets these criteria over and over again. And that is why I love them.
The first thing that is so immediately noticeable in an RPG is the sense of freedom; the game has relinquished the reigns and handed them over, to you. There is such a wealth of options immediately at your disposal you can feel almost overwhelmed by the task that faces you.
Will you fight some townies? Will you rob some orcs? The choice lies solely in your hands. And that is the best thing a game can be. Whilst they do offer you some lineage (lets face it, if it didn’t you wouldn’t know where the heck to go) it never really becomes overburdening, its more akin to a hand on your shoulder than a body on your back.
The plots are almost wholly sublime, if you don’t watch your feet it will carry you to wherever it pleases, and it doesn’t let go. Here I must pay particular homage to Final Fantasy 7, as it was my first proper RPG experience. This game is quite frankly astounding; the plot is more intricately woven than a fine silk shirt. So often does it leave you thinking for yourself that you realise how much other games just lead you along, you often have to make judgements about each characters dialogue, are they telling the truth? Is this another cover-up? You mean characters actually lie?!? More and more realism is becoming the most desirable trait in a game, but when characters never lie, or get confused how real can you actually get?
Your average game usually houses you in a specific protagonist’s skin; this is a metaphorical cage, a prison for your mind. How would you like to control 5, 6, 7 or even 8 character’s affairs? And command them if and when you like, well you can! You can kit each out in however much armour or weaponry you see fit, have you ever felt such freedom?
Perhaps the only drawback some may find about these games is the very thing that attracts me to them, their longevity. It is very common to see an RPG last 60 hours, although that would probably ruin the game because to finish quickly you would be rushing. It took me over 90 hours to finish FF7 but I savoured every minute, every second.
For all you gamers out there thinking "oh but its full of wizards, that’s really sad and boring" well I say to you, have you tried it?
Well..It’s not.
The role-playing Game is such a strange title when you think about it. People are always complaining about how they want to change characters clothes, weapons or tactics. People are always complaining about games having plots so bad that it would have been better not making the game at all! People are complaining that games just don’t last as long as they used to, heck its hard to find a game that last longer than 12 hours sitting on the shelf.
Well, these people have had the wool pulled over their eyes. For the answer to all of their complaints is staring them blindly in the face. The RPG is the only game, which meets these criteria over and over again. And that is why I love them.
The first thing that is so immediately noticeable in an RPG is the sense of freedom; the game has relinquished the reigns and handed them over, to you. There is such a wealth of options immediately at your disposal you can feel almost overwhelmed by the task that faces you.
Will you fight some townies? Will you rob some orcs? The choice lies solely in your hands. And that is the best thing a game can be. Whilst they do offer you some lineage (lets face it, if it didn’t you wouldn’t know where the heck to go) it never really becomes overburdening, its more akin to a hand on your shoulder than a body on your back.
The plots are almost wholly sublime, if you don’t watch your feet it will carry you to wherever it pleases, and it doesn’t let go. Here I must pay particular homage to Final Fantasy 7, as it was my first proper RPG experience. This game is quite frankly astounding; the plot is more intricately woven than a fine silk shirt. So often does it leave you thinking for yourself that you realise how much other games just lead you along, you often have to make judgements about each characters dialogue, are they telling the truth? Is this another cover-up? You mean characters actually lie?!? More and more realism is becoming the most desirable trait in a game, but when characters never lie, or get confused how real can you actually get?
Your average game usually houses you in a specific protagonist’s skin; this is a metaphorical cage, a prison for your mind. How would you like to control 5, 6, 7 or even 8 character’s affairs? And command them if and when you like, well you can! You can kit each out in however much armour or weaponry you see fit, have you ever felt such freedom?
Perhaps the only drawback some may find about these games is the very thing that attracts me to them, their longevity. It is very common to see an RPG last 60 hours, although that would probably ruin the game because to finish quickly you would be rushing. It took me over 90 hours to finish FF7 but I savoured every minute, every second.
For all you gamers out there thinking "oh but its full of wizards, that’s really sad and boring" well I say to you, have you tried it?
I think Final Fantasy 11 allows you to modify your character to the smallest detail, from the footage I've seen there's about 50+ online players on screen and they all look different :-)
I love RPG's too - and I always have done since Little Big Adventure on the PC!
Zelda's gotta be my favourite - the N64 games anyway!
Final Fantasy is also a good series, and I need to get those games some time soon to experience a variety of RPG's.
One thing I love about them is the size of the games, and how you never seem to tire from playing one for hours! I also like how strongly you are envloved in the game as the charcater. With the chance to change what you want and almost do what you want, anywhere in the game!
Zelda's gotta be my favourite - the N64 games anyway!
Final Fantasy is also a good series, and I need to get those games some time soon to experience a variety of RPG's.
One thing I love about them is the size of the games, and how you never seem to tire from playing one for hours! I also like how strongly you are envloved in the game as the charcater. With the chance to change what you want and almost do what you want, anywhere in the game!
Indeed Zelda is a fine game, but i find it a more limiting style of RPG especially in the magical ability of link. I have yet to play secret of man but can still remeber the storm when it was released.
I have never really embraced the Final Fantasy series, though I have never doubted their ability. Zelda is more my scene, and for me, Ocarina of Time meets all of a gamer's criteria for an RPG: many, happy hours, gaming, untold secrets, characterisation of the lead players, a substantial number of challenging dungeons, and complete autonomy. I'm told Secret of Mana is the definitive RPG, but I've yet to play it. I would perhaps kindle my interest in FF on the Gamecube however.
Don't you think it would be great if you could have a game where you are able to change, tinker or experiment with almost any aspect of a video games character? Imagine if you were able to change his clothes, weapons or tactics at any time during play. You are thinking this is the best idea ever, a revolutionary title, why, if a game like this were ever created it would sell in its droves, the creators would be rich. It really is so original.
Well..It’s not.
The role-playing Game is such a strange title when you think about it. People are always complaining about how they want to change characters clothes, weapons or tactics. People are always complaining about games having plots so bad that it would have been better not making the game at all! People are complaining that games just don’t last as long as they used to, heck its hard to find a game that last longer than 12 hours sitting on the shelf.
Well, these people have had the wool pulled over their eyes. For the answer to all of their complaints is staring them blindly in the face. The RPG is the only game, which meets these criteria over and over again. And that is why I love them.
The first thing that is so immediately noticeable in an RPG is the sense of freedom; the game has relinquished the reigns and handed them over, to you. There is such a wealth of options immediately at your disposal you can feel almost overwhelmed by the task that faces you.
Will you fight some townies? Will you rob some orcs? The choice lies solely in your hands. And that is the best thing a game can be. Whilst they do offer you some lineage (lets face it, if it didn’t you wouldn’t know where the heck to go) it never really becomes overburdening, its more akin to a hand on your shoulder than a body on your back.
The plots are almost wholly sublime, if you don’t watch your feet it will carry you to wherever it pleases, and it doesn’t let go. Here I must pay particular homage to Final Fantasy 7, as it was my first proper RPG experience. This game is quite frankly astounding; the plot is more intricately woven than a fine silk shirt. So often does it leave you thinking for yourself that you realise how much other games just lead you along, you often have to make judgements about each characters dialogue, are they telling the truth? Is this another cover-up? You mean characters actually lie?!? More and more realism is becoming the most desirable trait in a game, but when characters never lie, or get confused how real can you actually get?
Your average game usually houses you in a specific protagonist’s skin; this is a metaphorical cage, a prison for your mind. How would you like to control 5, 6, 7 or even 8 character’s affairs? And command them if and when you like, well you can! You can kit each out in however much armour or weaponry you see fit, have you ever felt such freedom?
Perhaps the only drawback some may find about these games is the very thing that attracts me to them, their longevity. It is very common to see an RPG last 60 hours, although that would probably ruin the game because to finish quickly you would be rushing. It took me over 90 hours to finish FF7 but I savoured every minute, every second.
For all you gamers out there thinking "oh but its full of wizards, that’s really sad and boring" well I say to you, have you tried it?
Well..It’s not.
The role-playing Game is such a strange title when you think about it. People are always complaining about how they want to change characters clothes, weapons or tactics. People are always complaining about games having plots so bad that it would have been better not making the game at all! People are complaining that games just don’t last as long as they used to, heck its hard to find a game that last longer than 12 hours sitting on the shelf.
Well, these people have had the wool pulled over their eyes. For the answer to all of their complaints is staring them blindly in the face. The RPG is the only game, which meets these criteria over and over again. And that is why I love them.
The first thing that is so immediately noticeable in an RPG is the sense of freedom; the game has relinquished the reigns and handed them over, to you. There is such a wealth of options immediately at your disposal you can feel almost overwhelmed by the task that faces you.
Will you fight some townies? Will you rob some orcs? The choice lies solely in your hands. And that is the best thing a game can be. Whilst they do offer you some lineage (lets face it, if it didn’t you wouldn’t know where the heck to go) it never really becomes overburdening, its more akin to a hand on your shoulder than a body on your back.
The plots are almost wholly sublime, if you don’t watch your feet it will carry you to wherever it pleases, and it doesn’t let go. Here I must pay particular homage to Final Fantasy 7, as it was my first proper RPG experience. This game is quite frankly astounding; the plot is more intricately woven than a fine silk shirt. So often does it leave you thinking for yourself that you realise how much other games just lead you along, you often have to make judgements about each characters dialogue, are they telling the truth? Is this another cover-up? You mean characters actually lie?!? More and more realism is becoming the most desirable trait in a game, but when characters never lie, or get confused how real can you actually get?
Your average game usually houses you in a specific protagonist’s skin; this is a metaphorical cage, a prison for your mind. How would you like to control 5, 6, 7 or even 8 character’s affairs? And command them if and when you like, well you can! You can kit each out in however much armour or weaponry you see fit, have you ever felt such freedom?
Perhaps the only drawback some may find about these games is the very thing that attracts me to them, their longevity. It is very common to see an RPG last 60 hours, although that would probably ruin the game because to finish quickly you would be rushing. It took me over 90 hours to finish FF7 but I savoured every minute, every second.
For all you gamers out there thinking "oh but its full of wizards, that’s really sad and boring" well I say to you, have you tried it?