Best Console RPGs?

[CliffyBiro]

Hai Guize.

There was once a time, when I despised all Role Playing Games and their constant inventory checking and upgrading. Now, ever since what I now believe to be an entry level RPG in Fallout 3 D) I've been playing them more and more, loving being involved in an epic story for a change.

This week when ill, I rented Dragon Age: Origins for 3 days. A game I had wanted to play for some time. It was highly enjoyable and incredibly difficult to put down. Same goes for FF:XIV, though I grew tired of the need for Exp Harvesting once you got so far before you could progress. This is one aspect of RPGs I can't stand.

With Demons Souls on the way after buying it in the MM, are there any must play RPGs you would recommend on the same level as those I have mentioned? (PS3 but feel free to recommend those on 360 for others.)

 

[Abooie]

I've played pretty much all the rpgs on the 360 and I'm starting to work my way through those on the PS3.

If you liked Dragon Age and Fallout then I'd recommend Oblivion and Mass Effect first and foremost. I'd also recommend Fable 2 (for when you get a 360).

If you fancy a japanese rpg then start with Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon or Tales of Vesperia (sorry, all on the 360). I've only played a few hours of FFXIII on the PS3 but I really didn't get on with it though a mate has told me to persevere and I am planning on giving it another go.

 

[robinson09]

I hear good things about Lost Odyssey. Infinite Undiscovery, despite having a stupid name, is also supposed to be good.

 

[Nanoman]

I purchased Folklore on the cheap a while back but haven't got round to playing it yet, it maybe a worthy play.

 

[Edz]

Oblivion, Fallout 3 & Demon Souls are the only ones I've enjoyed so far. Found both Mass Effect & Dragon Age dull and I hate Japanese RPG's (tried FF13, WKC & Blue Dragon).

I want to try Yakuza 3 & looking forward to Fallout NV.

 

[KNiVES]

Oblivion. It's an old game now, but it's masterfully made and will stand the test of time, even if nobody talks about it right now.

 

[CliffyBiro]

Didn't they say that Fallout 3 was just Oblivion with guns though?

 

[OpenToSuggestions]

Love: Oblivion, Fallout3, FF 7/8/9/10

OK:FF12

Hate:FF10-2,FF11

In general I find RPG games either awesomely good or awesomely crap.

 

[KNiVES]

Didn't they say that Fallout 3 was just Oblivion with guns though?

It literally is, but that's not a bad thing!

If you've played Fallout3 already (as I can see you have) then think of Oblivion as Fallout3 with swords.

 

[CliffyBiro]

Think I'll pick it up then. It's dirt cheap by now.

 

[wannabedamned]

There are actually things in Oblivion that are better than Fallout 3. Factions being the main one. i was gutted to find they were lacking in fallout 3.

 

[CliffyBiro]

Is there magic in Oblivion? I liked the Mages in Dragon Age.

 

[KNiVES]

Lots of magic. In fact you can even create your own spells and powers once you've become adept enough.

Really cool things like the ability to conjure up your own weapons and armor, and even minions!

 

[wannabedamned]

Yes, Magic, Goblins, Wild life, Suits of armour, Bows and Arrows. Think Lord of the rings meets Fallout 3.

 

[Stewy]

@skippi: Cos they were massively OP?

 

[CliffyBiro]

@skippi: Cos they were massively OP?

Nah, because Morrigan was fit for a bunch of pixels.

 

[orderoftheflame]

Valkyria Chronicles hasn't been mentioned yet?

One of the best PS3 games full stop.

 

[exhashdotdot]

Didn't they say that Fallout 3 was just Oblivion with guns though?

That's a good thing.

 

[Margaret]

DeathSpank is good, cheap and will please you if you like getting loot.

 

[Van Hellseek]

Get yourself a SNES and a PS1, and play all the great classics you missed.