Falksi
Arcane
Surprised that this superb JRPG doesn't get more of a mention on here. Strongly urge anyone who hasn't played it to do so asap, as it's simply one of the best JRPGs, and RPGs for that matter, out there still IMO.
In fact the series as a whole is pretty decent, PS3 has a real charm and is something different, but PS4 takes it to another level.
Also, JRPGs seem to be (rightly) labelled as "cheesy/fluffy/cutesy/childish" nowadays, as if they always were. But there's been loads with dark under/overtones such as PS4, Shadow Hearts:Covenant, the SMT games. It's a different debate all together, but PS4 certainly falls into the darker category for me. The aesthetics may be a bit fluffy, but the story & plot itself have some real grounded moments.
And it also serves a great example of how leaving a gap between player & game for the imagination to fill in the blanks (so no voiceovers etc.) allow the player to set a certain amount of the tone of the game themselves.
Join us & share your love of this excellent RPG.
In fact the series as a whole is pretty decent, PS3 has a real charm and is something different, but PS4 takes it to another level.
Also, JRPGs seem to be (rightly) labelled as "cheesy/fluffy/cutesy/childish" nowadays, as if they always were. But there's been loads with dark under/overtones such as PS4, Shadow Hearts:Covenant, the SMT games. It's a different debate all together, but PS4 certainly falls into the darker category for me. The aesthetics may be a bit fluffy, but the story & plot itself have some real grounded moments.
And it also serves a great example of how leaving a gap between player & game for the imagination to fill in the blanks (so no voiceovers etc.) allow the player to set a certain amount of the tone of the game themselves.
Join us & share your love of this excellent RPG.
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