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The 2016 RPG Discussion Thread
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I guess I'll add it since I don't think they officially delayed it yet.
Don't forget the nep nep GOTY for 2016
Megadimension Neptunia VII (Victory 2)
April 2016 - PS4
Neptune and the rest of Gameindustri's CPUs return for another pun laden, fan servicey jrpg adventure featuring three unique stories.
The game features a new battle system with a different combo structure to previous games, and each goddess character now has a "Next Form", which is an additional transformation phase on top of their existing goddess transformations.
Megadimension Neptunia VII (Victory 2)
April 2016 - PS4
Neptune and the rest of Gameindustri's CPUs return for another pun laden, fan servicey jrpg adventure featuring three unique stories.
The game features a new battle system with a different combo structure to previous games, and each goddess character now has a "Next Form", which is an additional transformation phase on top of their existing goddess transformations.
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Oh my! Looks very good, reminds me of Arcanum.
First i've seen of Masquerada: Songs and Shadows and that looks right up my alley. The dwarves also looks interesting because you know, dwarves rule. By the way, have we gotten any information regarding Deus ex if it will be hub-based?
Wait what? I'd be surprised if Mass effect 4 sells half as much as Fallout 4 to be honest.
TBA 2016 CrossCode - PC (It has only been stamped with a 2016 release.) Dev Radical Fish Games
Spring 2016 Ray Gigant - PSN (Also has an entry in the STEAM database) Dev Experience
Dec 2016 Edge of Eternity - PC, PS4, XB1 (I don't think it's going to make this release date. Dev Midgar Games
Spring 2016 Ray Gigant - PSN (Also has an entry in the STEAM database) Dev Experience
Dec 2016 Edge of Eternity - PC, PS4, XB1 (I don't think it's going to make this release date. Dev Midgar Games
TBA 2016: World of Final Fantasy
Chibi, Charming, Turn-Based, Monsters & Collection
World of Final Fantasy steps away from the realistic looking character designs of recent Final Fantasy titles and attempts a more charming, cutesy art style to attract a younger audience, but don't be fooled by its aesthetics as it promises to feature what fans of all ages love from Final Fantasy, including character cameos from past titles such as Cloud, Squall and Lightning to name a few. Capture and tame monsters to use them in battle against formidable foes in what could very well be a sleeper hit of 2016. 7/10 Kyoufu Hype Points!
TBA 2016: Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness
tri-Ace, Science-Fiction, Action, Terrible Character Designs
Let's be thankful that after tri-Ace's acquisition by mobile game company Nepro Japan that they're still creating console games. Let's also be thankful that no matter how bad this game may end up being, it'll never be as bad as Star Ocean 4. 8/10 Kyoufu Hype Points!
Chibi, Charming, Turn-Based, Monsters & Collection
World of Final Fantasy steps away from the realistic looking character designs of recent Final Fantasy titles and attempts a more charming, cutesy art style to attract a younger audience, but don't be fooled by its aesthetics as it promises to feature what fans of all ages love from Final Fantasy, including character cameos from past titles such as Cloud, Squall and Lightning to name a few. Capture and tame monsters to use them in battle against formidable foes in what could very well be a sleeper hit of 2016. 7/10 Kyoufu Hype Points!
TBA 2016: Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness
tri-Ace, Science-Fiction, Action, Terrible Character Designs
Let's be thankful that after tri-Ace's acquisition by mobile game company Nepro Japan that they're still creating console games. Let's also be thankful that no matter how bad this game may end up being, it'll never be as bad as Star Ocean 4. 8/10 Kyoufu Hype Points!
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Nothing in that statement speaks to which game is going to sell more copies than the other. I don't care about junk like that as I don't own stock in either company. Regardless, Mass Effect: Andromeda will be a massive success, whenever it's released.
thanks never heard of it before and huge fan of the genre
will definitely be keeping an eye on it
Yeah, i was really surprised by the quality and size of that DLC. Probably the best DLC i've played. I mean, a
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wedding
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Yeah, Dwarves make everything better.
I'd have added those myself otherwise
That's a really weird rule.
I mean, Dragons Dogma being playable for the first time warrants a note at the very least.
It was playable on PS3 and 360.
Even though I have a mountain of RPG's to still get to, and there are so many coming this year that I can't wait for, the ones I'm most excited about are the ones potentially coming to PS4 that are PS2 rereleases.
I missed out on most of the PS2 RPG's, and if Rogue Galaxy and Dark Cloud 2 (rated so far) are any indicator, I'm hoping a lot of them are incoming.
But I also have so many to play already
I missed out on most of the PS2 RPG's, and if Rogue Galaxy and Dark Cloud 2 (rated so far) are any indicator, I'm hoping a lot of them are incoming.
But I also have so many to play already
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Har har
Guess I must have imagined beating it twice or something.
LurkerPrime
Member
Horizon: Zero Dawn isn't going to survive on this list past E3, when they reveal that it's just another open world crafting-action-survival-sandbox game with progression mechanics (which are completely distinct from RPG mechanics).
In a similar vein, I wonder how much of Mass Effect: Andromeda's RPG elements will be stripped out this time. After Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age: Inquisition, Bioware has a huge hill to climb to get themselves out of their design rut.
In a similar vein, I wonder how much of Mass Effect: Andromeda's RPG elements will be stripped out this time. After Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age: Inquisition, Bioware has a huge hill to climb to get themselves out of their design rut.
Then you wonder why they hired the lead writer from Fallout:NV and quest designers from CDPr?
Dandy Lyin
Member
I did the same exact same thing. I kept telling myself I'd play it when the EE came out, but I still haven't gotten around to it.
Not sure where you're going with this. The game draws inspiration from games like Dragon's Dogma. They're going for an open world Action RPG not a Shadow of Mordor clone.
Watch this if you're concerned about GG's direction with the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvI5AHu5Xao
Wow, I missed this video. I was really into the game before, but seeing this gets me even more excited for its potential.
Where'd you get April 2016 from? All the websites I can check (Amazon etc...) still list it as February 2nd, February 5th for Europe. And IFI preorders open up in 3 days(guess we'll get a real date then), and those seem to always happen one month before release.
I don't think it's been announced for US release yet, but I'd imagine Exist Archive would be a shoe-in for 2016. Game seems to have flown under the radar in Japan, but from what I hear it's extremely similar to Valkyrie Profile.
And speaking of VP, we also have Indivisible. Though I don't know when that's coming out.
Finally, you should add the DQ7 and 8 3DS ports to the list. And Ys 8, which I think will end up coming out this year in the states.
My most hyped games are Star Ocean, Nier Automata, Persona 5, Exist Archive, Ys 8, and Cosmic Star Heroine.
And speaking of VP, we also have Indivisible. Though I don't know when that's coming out.
Finally, you should add the DQ7 and 8 3DS ports to the list. And Ys 8, which I think will end up coming out this year in the states.
My most hyped games are Star Ocean, Nier Automata, Persona 5, Exist Archive, Ys 8, and Cosmic Star Heroine.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Goal is to get the backer beta for Cosmic Star Heroine started later this month. We're getting there!
ShadowSoldier89
Member
reading through the list, really just need to drop JRPG as a descriptor. It really means nothing
Moved Pillars of Eternity - The White March - Part 2 to February 16th.
Why would you say that?
The former is in the OP, but I've never heard of the latter.
It's yet another roguelik....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
ShadowSoldier89
Member
look at setsuna
isometric, party, and turn based are all pretty telling on what you will be playing, JRPG is just there being all vague.
Most people would probably toss JRPG onto Nights of Azure as well, but putting the same tag on NoA and Setsuna is basically misleading as they are so far apart.
TBRPG would be better for setsuna and ARPG for NoA
When I was growing up JRPG always meant turn based RPGs, but since people tacked it onto fucking everything now (including zelda and dark souls) its really best to just try and get away from it and use more descriptive genre tags
StereoVsn
Gold Member
Yeah, while BG1 was good, true greatness didn't come till BG2. That said I have my doubts that the new expansion will hit BG1 levels. Their characters and side stories in BGEE and BG2EE were not great.
ugaboga232
Member
I know this may not be what you meant, but enderal (the next total conversion mod for skyrim made by sure-ai who also made nehrim) is coming out this year and is already feature complete and sounds like it will probably be the first half of the year.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/enderal
http://www.moddb.com/mods/enderal
2016 is going to be such a great year for RPGs, especially JRPGs. We are seriously about to get FF Versus 13 after it was announced almost 10 years ago lol. This is the year Japanese developers make their long awaited comeback imo.
To mention a few not in the OP:
Fire Emblem Fates Feb 19th
Bravely Second End Layer June 1st
Then for a few that dont have a set date:
SMT IV F
Genei Ibun Roku ♯FE (SMTxFE)
And those are just the JRPGs. So far im sure ill be picking up:
XCOM 2
FE Fates
Dark Souls 3
Bravely Second
Deus Ex
Persona 5
FFXV
Nier Automata
Both SMT games
To mention a few not in the OP:
Fire Emblem Fates Feb 19th
Bravely Second End Layer June 1st
Then for a few that dont have a set date:
SMT IV F
Genei Ibun Roku ♯FE (SMTxFE)
And those are just the JRPGs. So far im sure ill be picking up:
XCOM 2
FE Fates
Dark Souls 3
Bravely Second
Deus Ex
Persona 5
FFXV
Nier Automata
Both SMT games
Shake Appeal
Member
Not sure if there's actually a game here yet, but I love the look and sound of Seven after RPS highlighted it as a 2016 title:
http://seven-game.com/en/
http://seven-game.com/en/
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