GC needs RPGs desperately.

Jin · 03-02-2002, 09:17 PM

Why doesn't Nintendo start making some quality RPGs? That was one of the major problems on the N64, and it seems to be a problem on the GC. Sure, there may be a few coming to the GC, but why doesn't Nintendo or it's 2nd parties start to develop RPGs that are exclusive to the GC? It doesn't mean anything to me if the GC gets a port of FF10, because I'll be getting a PS2 anyway, but I want to see a few rpg titles made by Nintendo and it's 2nd parties. I'm sure they are more then capable of doing it, but they feel that they have to use that time and effort to make even more platformers. Don't get me wrong, I like platformers and all, but I want to see companies like Nintendo, Rare, and Retro try to create RPGs.

GameKinG · 03-02-2002, 09:47 PM

Well, Rune, Evolution Worlds (I think), the title by Brownie Brown, the other one from camelot (likely exclusive). Those are the only exlusives I can think of. Other RPGs are Phantasy Star Online 2, and Skies of Arcadia. But those only appear on one other system.

RPGs are over rated anyway, you can find the same in any adventure game (i.e. some people still dont know that Zelda: OOT is Action/Adventure, yet they call it RPG)

Perfect Stu · 03-02-2002, 09:52 PM

the Gamecube needs big time RPGs if it's gonna sell well in Japan. period. I'm not one to judge good RPGs, though...so I dunno if Gamecube has big time RPGs in its upcoming lineup. But I'm thinking PS2 sorta leads in this category.

GameKinG · 03-02-2002, 10:13 PM

Well, if the two titles are Magical Vacation and Golden Sun, then they are pretty big. I can picture that these titles will go down in history as classics like Secret of Mana, Final Fanatasy, and Chrono Trigger.

Jin · 03-02-2002, 10:46 PM

Whoever named "Magical Vacation" must have been the same person that came up with "Mario Sunshine." Even though the title is dumb, I think Brownie Brown's game might turn out to be pretty good. Is Golden Sun being made for the GC?

If Nintendo had Squaresoft as a 2nd party they'd be unstopable. Nintendo should have gone with CDs instead of carts back in the day, and did everything they could to make Square a 2nd party. That one decision of using carts must have been the biggest mistake in all of video game history.

GameKinG · 03-02-2002, 11:17 PM

Its not know if there will be a GS title for GC. But it might be likely someday...

Ric · 03-03-2002, 07:06 AM

Be nice if Squaresoft would be allowed to join the fray, silly Hiroshi Yamauci, he shoulda retired years ago like he was going 2.

azazela31 · 03-03-2002, 08:21 AM

Isn't Enix developing for the GCN??

Speaking of the FF series I think Square should take a break and make a NEW rpg. It's becoming sick the way they just whore the FF brand name.

Revival · 03-03-2002, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by azazela31
Speaking of the FF series I think Square should take a break and make a NEW rpg. It's becoming sick the way they just whore the FF brand name.

Me too -- how many sequels can you make with the word "Final" in the title?

Angrist · 03-03-2002, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by Shooter

Me too -- how many sequels can you make with the word "Final" in the title?

Can't they make a Final Final Fantasy?

Yeah, Enix is developing for the Cube, we just don't know if they're making RPGs. They would be stupid if they didn't. I mean, there's not much competition!!

azazela31 · 03-03-2002, 01:26 PM

Well guys the FF series are good, but if Square is really making

CHRONO BREAK... a new game in the Chrono series

Then they can whore the FF games all they want.

BreakABone · 03-03-2002, 01:31 PM

Hmm..How did this thread go from a discussion of GC's need for RPGs to everyone's dislike of Square whoring around the Final Fantasy name.

Anyhow the Cube is doing much better in the RPG department than the n64 at this point.
It has

Rune
GoldStar Mountain
Skies of Arcadia
Evoltuion Worlds
Camelot
Brownie Browm (Maybe?)
Maybe one from Enix
Phantasy Star Online ver 2
The Legend of Zelda
Maybe PokeMon

azazela31 · 03-03-2002, 01:38 PM

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Originally posted by BreakABone
Hmm..How did this thread go from a discussion of GC's need for RPGs to everyone's dislike of Square whoring around the Final Fantasy name.

Anyhow the Cube is doing much better in the RPG department than the n64 at this point.
It has

Rune
GoldStar Mountain
Skies of Arcadia
Evoltuion Worlds
Camelot
Brownie Browm (Maybe?)
Maybe one from Enix
Phantasy Star Online ver 2
The Legend of Zelda
Maybe PokeMon

Legend of Zelda is a action/adventure game.

Also I thought Rune was a third person action game like Drakan: Order of The flame.

BlueFire · 03-03-2002, 01:45 PM

I wish....I saw some sign of Chrono Break for the GameCube...

Dragon Quest would be nice

Maybe a Final Fantasy here and there.

I really hope Chrono Break is not console exclusive..

azazela31 · 03-03-2002, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by BLueFire
I really hope Chrono Break is not console exclusive..

I feel your pain...

I just sold my PS2 and now I have to get a new one cause of this game. But 'll wait for more official news, but this really sucks.

If they will port it to the GCN I'll be so damn happy.