Fubzy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Some of these mightn't exactly qualify as sub-genres, but whatever. What's your favourite? There's a lot of types of RPG, with different battle systems. For me, turn-based dungeon crawlers are bliss, and a total weakspot of mine! Runner-ups would be action (for exciting combat and depth) and then strategic/tactical (planning of attack and more logical fighting). For convenience so everyone can participate in this poll, I'll give some PS3/PSV examples of RPGs of each sub-genre. Turn-based: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Dragon Fantasy: Book I/II, Atelier, original Hyperdimension Neptunia. Action: Kingdom Hearts, Tales series, Risen 2/3, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, The Witch and the Hundred Knight. Strategic/Tactical: Disgaea, Agarest series, Deception IV: Blood Ties. Dungeon crawler: Hyperdimension Neptunia (series), Diablo III, Trinity Universe, Legasista. Rogue: The Guided Fate Paradox, Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God. MMORPG: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, upcoming The Elder Scrolls Online. Sandbox RPGs: Fallout, Skyrim, Borderlands. What about you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uzaina Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Well, all my favourite RPGs have been Action RPGs - Xenoblade is, in my opinion, without peer, and is easily the finest game I've ever played - but in terms of the most consistent quality and most enjoyment, I'd have to go with strategy RPGs. Much as I love the Atelier series, I love Disgaea more, and most of the strategy RPGs I've played I've enjoyed...I've played far too many dismal action RPGs for me to name it as my favourite genre, despite my favourite game coming from that genre. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I enjoyed every one of those besides MMORPG, but I think either Turn-Based or Action would be my favorite. So i'll stick with Turn-Based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawanz Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Well. Can only pick 1, but i really like turn-based, dungeon crawler, and action. Though when it comes to action the only game series i really like is Tales Of, and Kingdom hearts. Turn-based has always been part of my childhood, so can never say no to a game like that. Dungeon Crawler is something i recently got into honestly, thanks to Persona 4 Golden and Demon Gaze on vita. Without that i would had probably just stayed away from them. Turn-based will forever be my top favourite though if i had to pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Dungeon crawler for me, favourite game ever was a dungeon crawler. (P4G) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gage Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Probably a toss up between strategy and action, with only a slight edge to action. Kingdom Hearts 2 is my favorite RPG ever, with Final Fantasy Tactics being a close runner up. I've dumped immense amounts of time into both over the years, and I've ended up buying FFT 3 times on different platforms just so I could play it again. Still love KH2 more though. Honorable mention to sandbox Bethesda games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaSD Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 MMORPG and Sandbox RPGs. MMORPGs - Always chasing the carrot, things never get stale and boring unless you are the .01% of players that live on bleeding edge content, or you play for years and burnout, heh. Sandbox - I love massive open world games that feel alive. The Witcher 3 is my most anticipated game for PS4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikelAL93 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 MMORPG's for me. I've loved playing those games since learning about PSO, and since PSO2 is my main MMORPG, its new content keeps bringing me back to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryukori Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I enjoyed every one of those besides MMORPG, but I think either Turn-Based or Action would be my favorite. So i'll stick with Turn-Based. Pretty much this for me. I'm not really a fan of sandbox RPGs, especially if there's no fast travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubzy Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Nice posts so far guys No love for strategic, rogue and sandbox RPGs yet, while turn-based is (as expected) in the lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexh7686 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Gotta be the turned based ones. Grew up on them and loved them. Some action ones I like but I tend to find that they never quite get the combat right and the ai often does exactly what I don't want them too. Be nice of a good co-op action rpg. I think the new dragon age will have some aspect of this so should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryukori Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Nice posts so far guys No love for strategic, rogue and sandbox RPGs yet, while turn-based is (as expected) in the lead I love SRPGs, but only certain series like Disgaea, Valkyria Chronicles, and Fire Emblem. There are way more turn-based RPGs that I like, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trice Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Turn-Based is my favorite even though there are way less on ps3 that catch my eye then the Turn-Based games on ps2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicver2 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I can only pick one, so I'll pick Action, for the fast paced games. But i also like turn based RPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archavia Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Turn-based, closely followed by dungeon crawlers - though to be more specific, loot RPGs (so more like Diablo and less like Hyperdimension Neptunia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirou Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Turn Based without a doubt. Considering my 1st JRPG (and my all time fav game as well which is Chrono Cross) was turn based, I kinda grew out liking all games that were similar to it and were turn based. I only just recently started playing SRPGs like Disgaea or Action like Takes of series...and while they are fun in their own way I will ALWAYS love allot more a (J)RPG that is turn based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindblower Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 For me, Sandbox RPG is my favorite coz I really enjoy and love to explore freely through a vast virtual open world where in I can do what I want to do, how and when to approach the objectives of the game. Its all about freedom! Next to this are Action and Turn-based RPGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Action RPGs are my favourite, but I also like Turn based RPGs for the fact that you actually have to think what move you should do next and how does it affect your fight. I love strategy in RPGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoaringEagle23 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I prefer the turn-based gameplay for JRPGs since that's what I play most. First with games like Pokemon, then Persona, and now Final Fantasy, I enjoy playing those types of games most. When FFXV comes out, I might have to switch my opinion. For west-based RPGs, like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, I prefer those to be real-time action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeliana Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Turn-based, followed by Action, Strategy and (J-)MMORPG. I'm pretty "meh" about Dungeon Crawlers and Rogue. And I definitely do not like non-linear Sandbox crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysorian Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I prefer turn-based RPGs (like the Atelier series), as well as dungeon crawlers (like the Hyperdimension Neptunia games). Edited September 19, 2014 by Lysorian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai PST Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I voted for turn-based RPGs in the poll, but action RPGs are a close second for me! I have played many turn-based and action RPGs over the years that I have enjoyed! I also like strategy RPGs and dungeon crawlers, although I prefer turn-based RPGs and action RPGs to those. I have not played an MMORPG before (mainly because I don't want to pay monthly fees in order to play one game x.x) and I am not a fan of sandbox games. I honestly haven't heard of a Rouge RPG before, so I can't comment on that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haptism Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 For me, it's a very close one between turn-based and action. I think I go with turn-based, because my favorite franchise, Suikoden, used that system. I'm a big fan of the FF and Shadow Hearts battle systems as well and so turn-based may be the best choice in this poll. A special mention goes to Tales and KH with their action based system. I also like MMORPGs like Guild Wars, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laburnski Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I like all of it but mine would be MMORPGs. First time i play a MMORPG is PSO on DC and imo one of the most awesome gaming experience i've ever got at that time. Now i still playing PSO2 although it kinda lack of its "PSO" atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisty123 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Only just seen this poll and in the end I picked Turn-based however I would of been happy picking any of the first 5 options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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