Capcom's action-RPG Dragon's Dogma gets its launch trailer as the game will be out on May 22 for Xbox 360 and PS3. Moreover, the title will contain access for the Resident Evil 6 demo.
Commented on 2012-05-10 22:39:15 In reply to THU31
Posted by THU31
Can RPGs only be built around medieval and fantasy settings? Do people not get tired of this?
Is there anything different out there, apart from Fallout and Mass Effect?
There is also Deus Ex, Bioshock, and the Star Wars RPGs, but I do agree that the setting seems a bit overplayed. To be honest though, it does go perfectly with the genre.
While games with guns tend to lend themselves better to action oriented shooters, fantasy settings tend to need more dialog and depth to keep the interest.
Although Mass Effect and FO do it quite well, there is just something about crafting swords, shields, and armor, and using magic that just feels right about RPGs. Very few futuristic RPGs get the RPG part right. Increasing my accuracy with a laser rifle just doesn't scream RPG like leveling my destruction magic or longsword skill. While ME was a great series, it felt more like an action/adventure game imo. Very few skills, and everyone who chose the same class ended up identical in the end.
Still would be nice for some dev to take a chance with a different RPG though. I would be curious to see someone come up with a modern day RPG. We have medieval fantasy, and future space fantasy, but no modern day RPG. I guess Shenmue would probably be the closest thing, but skills like kitten petting and plastic toy collecting might not go over well with today's violent youth...
Commented on 2012-05-10 22:44:45 In reply to michaelob
Posted by michaelob
I guess Shenmue would probably be the closest thing, but skills like kitten petting and plastic toy collecting might not go over well with today's violent youth...
There are plenty of non-violent young people, plus Shenmue has plenty of action for all the family including the violent ones, lol!. I WANT SHENMUE 3 SO BAD!!! :D (Preferably with at least some Kinect support.)
Commented on 2012-05-11 08:34:36 In reply to THU31
Posted by THU31
Can RPGs only be built around medieval and fantasy settings? Do people not get tired of this?
Is there anything different out there, apart from Fallout and Mass Effect?
It's what sells presumably, but it sure beats setting a game around shaven headed angry American soldiers shooting from behind cover in the middle east.
Commented on 2012-05-11 08:40:47 In reply to moroboshi
Posted by moroboshi
It's what sells presumably, but it sure beats setting a game around shaven headed angry American soldiers shooting from behind cover in the middle east.
Commented on 2012-05-11 19:02:25 In reply to IRAIPT0IR
Posted by IRAIPT0IR
Tearing, slowdowns, letterboxing, pop up textures up the ass, no lone wolf.
Not what I was expecting, will give it a chance when is $10 or something.
going by the demo, and the demo is supposed to NOT be a representation of the final game. You should expect 30% of torn frames on the xbox 360 version and 29 of average fps. you should expect 0% of torn frames on the PS3 version and a average of 23 frames per second.
ah right, was just putting that out there that i come across it also, although i will not get demo anyway as i am pre ordering the aisa version as the covers better lol :P
Commented on 2012-05-12 17:05:05 In reply to nostradamus
Posted by nostradamus
you can share customized npc companions.
i heard about that, your helpers can gain special ability's by being used by other gamers in the community, sound like really cool idea, cannot wait to see how it plays out
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Commented on 2012-05-10 21:31:30
Commented on 2012-05-10 21:41:49Is there anything different out there, apart from Fallout and Mass Effect?
Commented on 2012-05-10 21:50:05
Commented on 2012-05-10 22:11:54
Commented on 2012-05-10 22:39:15 In reply to THU31Is there anything different out there, apart from Fallout and Mass Effect?
While games with guns tend to lend themselves better to action oriented shooters, fantasy settings tend to need more dialog and depth to keep the interest.
Although Mass Effect and FO do it quite well, there is just something about crafting swords, shields, and armor, and using magic that just feels right about RPGs. Very few futuristic RPGs get the RPG part right. Increasing my accuracy with a laser rifle just doesn't scream RPG like leveling my destruction magic or longsword skill. While ME was a great series, it felt more like an action/adventure game imo. Very few skills, and everyone who chose the same class ended up identical in the end.
Still would be nice for some dev to take a chance with a different RPG though. I would be curious to see someone come up with a modern day RPG. We have medieval fantasy, and future space fantasy, but no modern day RPG. I guess Shenmue would probably be the closest thing, but skills like kitten petting and plastic toy collecting might not go over well with today's violent youth...
Commented on 2012-05-10 22:40:32 In reply to THU31Would love to see a dark gritty upto date RPG.
Commented on 2012-05-10 22:44:45 In reply to michaelob
Commented on 2012-05-11 00:19:47 In reply to THU31Is there anything different out there, apart from Fallout and Mass Effect?
Commented on 2012-05-11 08:34:36 In reply to THU31Is there anything different out there, apart from Fallout and Mass Effect?
Commented on 2012-05-11 08:40:47 In reply to moroboshi
Commented on 2012-05-11 12:45:55
Commented on 2012-05-11 12:50:49
Commented on 2012-05-11 13:56:00Day 1 for me.
Commented on 2012-05-11 15:37:13Not what I was expecting, will give it a chance when is $10 or something.
Commented on 2012-05-11 19:02:25 In reply to IRAIPT0IRNot what I was expecting, will give it a chance when is $10 or something.
I SHIT YOU NOT.
Commented on 2012-05-11 21:30:52 In reply to Corellianroguehttp://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/19691859...
Commented on 2012-05-11 22:08:21 In reply to Kostchtchiehttp://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/19691859...
Commented on 2012-05-11 23:56:10 In reply to Kostchtchiehttp://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/19691859...
Commented on 2012-05-12 09:23:41Thanks for your answer in advance!
best regards, ScarJack
Commented on 2012-05-12 09:50:58 In reply to rezehnderThanks for your answer in advance!
best regards, ScarJack
Commented on 2012-05-12 17:03:25 In reply to Corellianrogue
Commented on 2012-05-12 17:05:05 In reply to nostradamus