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What RPG Do You Most Want To Play In The New Generation?

Yeah, I know they haven't announced too many just yet. But are you still hoping to see the official announcement of a "must-have" role-playing game? From your perspective, anyway?

There was a time when I would've said Final Fantasy XV without hesitation, but as that doesn't seem to even qualify as a true RPG, I'll have to look elsewhere. The next Elder Scrolls should be pretty insane, so you can't discount that one, and I keep wondering if we'll ever see the resurrection of an old-school series like Legend of Dragoon or the Chrono IP.

If that doesn't happen, though, I might have to go with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for now. It's either that or Dragon Age: Inquisition , because I'm convinced BioWare will give the fans exactly what they desire; every new piece of information I've heard concerning Inquisition has been awfully encouraging. Big open world, more customization and depth; yep, sounds more like an RPG. As for Wild Hunt , I remember doing the preview for it and being totally blown away by the size and scope of this project. I mean, we're talking revolutionary in terms of ambition, I think.

Can't forget about Kingdom Hearts III , either.  That could end up being the "funnest" RPG strictly from a universally appealing standpoint. So, what RPG(s) sit atop your list?

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WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

Fallout 4 hands-down. I'm going to spend every off hour inside that game until it's all finished. 300-400 hours of Fallout? No problem for me, just let me wander the wastes again.

And then Two Worlds III 🙂

Vitron
Vitron
10 years ago

If you're gonna make up something then add FFT2 and Suikoden to your list 🙂

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

Yeah but Two Worlds III has a good chance of actually happening.

Vitron
Vitron
10 years ago

Loved Two Worlds 2 btw, though the interface kinda annoyed me.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

It was a complete mess in almost every way, and yet I loved it to pieces. You can't get that kind of magic system or customization or do-it-yourself fun anywhere else. Not even Skyrim. And the pirates expansion was good times.

Have you tried playing with the engine cheats? It's insanity.

Vitron
Vitron
10 years ago

Hehe, That I did ser t'was awesome.

D_RoyJenkins
D_RoyJenkins
10 years ago

Its still Final Fantasy XV for me

darxed
darxed
10 years ago

In order,

– FF XV (It'll be a RPG Ben, action one, but RPG nonetheless)
– KH3
– Fallout 4
– Witcher 3

Although If remasters of decade old games count as new gen, the FFX and X-2 remakes go on top of that list, and if they release a new Legend of Dragoon that goes up there too.

Underdog15
Underdog15
10 years ago

Do people really see a KH style game (including KH, obviously) as RPG's?

I don't really think they are even close to qualifying given the fact that the RPG elements present are in practically every game now.

Vitron
Vitron
10 years ago

I'll be going for FFXV or Witcher 3 then KH3.
I'm a little curious on Soul Saga.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

I'm a lot curious about Soul Saga. I think that guy has a better chance at making a Final Fantasy style game than all of SE.

BigT_1980
BigT_1980
10 years ago

What I would love to see is a FF7 remake. Realistically, I would like to see a proper Valkyria Chronicles sequel on a home console not on a portable.

But if the Vita TV comes stateside I would play Valkyria Chronicles 2 on it.

Amnesiac
Amnesiac
10 years ago

I'd buy a PS4 console in a heartbeat if word was going around that the next RPG for this new gen was a remake ( or reimagining ) of Secret of Mana.

xenris
xenris
10 years ago

The witcher 3 hands down. Its what I want to play the most.

I'm a diehard KH fan but I'm still not sure if I can trust the good old people at square enix.

Temjin001
Temjin001
10 years ago

Call it whatever genre you want but seeing that I enjoyed Mass Effect far more than any other branded RPG this gen I suppose I could vote for Mass Effect next-gen. With less mission breaking bugs please. I literally had to use a PC tool to hack my ME3 save file to fix a known bug. This bug exists across all versions of the game, console or not. Thankfully the PC version can be fixed.


Last edited by Temjin001 on 1/9/2014 11:50:32 PM

jdt1981
jdt1981
10 years ago

I'm looking forward to a handful of RPGs in the new generation. Such as Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout 4, The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. I'm also lukewarm when it comes to Dragon age 3 and the next Mass Effect as I have soured on Bioware allot after the disappointments of DA2 and the latter parts of ME3.

Riku994
Riku994
10 years ago

FFXV and KH3 for me, but Ben, why does KH3 make your list but FFXV doesn't?

shadowscorpio
shadowscorpio
10 years ago

I think it might stem from the fact that Final Fantasy franchise is the only rpg franchise that abandoned its original formula. You name it. Every other rpg series has kept what has worked for it in the past except for Final Fantasy .

Banky A
Banky A
10 years ago

Kingdommmmm Hearts 3

Balian Axel
Balian Axel
10 years ago

My first pick will always be fft 2 but of course we all know that will never happen.To be honest, I would buy skyrim again on ps4 if they did nothing else but add online co-op. If we are talking new games I would go with Elder Scrolls VI, Witcher 3, and Mass Effect 4 as my "must haves".

ZettaiSeigi
ZettaiSeigi
10 years ago

My list is here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=96457874&postcount=666

The Witcher 3 is also my most-awaited RPG for the new generation of consoles. However, that didn't make it my most-anticipated RPG. 😉

Gordo
Gordo
10 years ago

Nier 2.

The first one was criminally undersold by Square Enix. If they invested a decent amount of resources into a sequel that would be brilliant.

Would need the same composer and singer. The soundtrack was outstanding.

Vivi_Gamer
Vivi_Gamer
10 years ago

I'd be all for it, Nier is easily in my top 10 this gen. Though I hope they come up with a better structure of side quests as they were dull as dishwater in Nier. But the game itself was amazing, easily one of the most engaging stories in gaming requiring multiple playthrough and arguably the best soundtrack this gen.

Ben Dutka PSXE
Ben Dutka PSXE
10 years ago

Hell yes, I'd love that. The chances of it happening are slim, though. 🙁

___________
___________
10 years ago

cyberpunk, really pissed me off they announced that, then announced the witcher 3, than talked about the witcher 3 and are still pretending nah we never announced cyberpunk 2077.
who do they think they are, $E!?
fallout 4 a close second, absolutely love 3 so im really excited to see where 4 will go.
just one request, no more BROWN!
ok its a post apocalyptic world, but that does not mean atom bombs destroy the colour range!
i would say ME4, but after the epic disappointment of 3, and how botched and buggy it is, bioware are dead to me!


Last edited by ___________ on 1/10/2014 2:45:28 AM

Remo Williams
Remo Williams
10 years ago

I haven't even played Xenoblade Chronicles, but Monolith Soft's "X" looks incredible. It's just too bad it will be a Wii U exclusive. Here's a trailer BTW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Q4ld4uqcY

JROD0823
JROD0823
10 years ago

@Ben,

You forgot about that Kingdom Come: whatever it's subtitle was, game.

Beamboom
Beamboom
10 years ago

There's just so much good stuff coming up in the RPG horizon. I don't think we've ever had THIS many titles on the rooster before?

Known/confirmed:
My top pick would have to be either Cyberpunk 2077 for the sheer potential, or Dragon Age Inquisition because of what we do know. I think right now I'm most excited for Dragon Age simply cause it's first up and all we know so far is extremely promising.
And it's BioWare. I love them so much despite their missteps in the past.

No info yet but we just know it will happen:
– The new Mass Effect series
– But above all: FALLOUT 4!!!!!!!!!oneoneone *faint*


Last edited by Beamboom on 1/10/2014 3:43:12 AM

Banky A
Banky A
10 years ago

OMG WTFLOLBBQ!!!!!!1eleven!11

Haven't seen those exclamations in a while 🙂

Beamboom
Beamboom
10 years ago

Oldschool expression of excitement level. 🙂

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

Yes! The rooster is overloaded!

Dan
Dan
10 years ago

Well Final Fantasy XIII was a disappointment for me. Don't get me wrong, I really liked the game. But just not as a Final Fantasy game.

If they do a new Final Fantasy game, but as a real Final Fantasy game, I will buy it from day 1.

But other than that, Elders Scrolls, Thief and Fallout are the RPGs are definitely on my list, and in that order.

Disclaimer: I'm not sure if Thief is qualifies as an RPG. But at least I think it does.


Last edited by Dan on 1/10/2014 4:07:40 AM

Vivi_Gamer
Vivi_Gamer
10 years ago

Xenoblade 2 for the Wii-U, Xenoblade Chronicles delivered absolutely everything I yearned for in a JRPG from an engaging story to a huge unique world to explore. It was my favourite game from the PS3/Wii/360 gen and I have huge expectations for the next one, the few teasers shown already show really promise.

Then there is Final fantasy XV, I just can't help it… The trailers were impressive and I do want to play it. Action RPGs don't bother me I enjoy games like Kingdom Hearts and Nier, it seems a lot more polished than Lightning Returns – which quite frankly doesn't know what it wants to be much like Resident Evil 6, as an action game it is weak and as an RPG it is weak also.

Despite not getting along with Ni No Kuni, I am still interested to see what Level-5 will cook up next gen, along with Atlus but most of all Mistwalker. They gave 360 Lost Odyssey, then the Wii The Last Story, could the PS4 finally get noticed this time, if it is the Wii-U I will be happy to, but devastated if it's an Xbox exclusive, Lost Odyssey had no place on the 360 🙁

Lawless SXE
Lawless SXE
10 years ago

Cyberpunk 2077. Jumping into The Witcher at the third entry doesn't appeal to me. I'm a little worried that Lords of the Fallen won't live up to its promise. KH3 is too far away and I'm perfectly willing to wait on FFXV/Versus because Nomura's made me wait this damn long. Kingdom Come could be good. I can't get excited by DA: Inquisition for some reason… Pretty much everything else that is properly announced is either online or indie.

But there are the unofficial ones: Level-5's next, ME4, Fallout 4, TESVI: Elsweyr. The one that would most excite me is Valkyria Chronicles 4 but I don't think that's happening ever… I'll stick with Cyberpunk, even though it doesn't really have my attention as yet.

Kiryu
Kiryu
10 years ago

Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin and Final Fantasy XV

Harerazer
Harerazer
10 years ago

Now that most RPGs have merged into "action games" I can't think of any on consoles I'd want to see on my PS4 that would really come. I think the only one might be Eye Of The beholder or a true D&D game. I was raised on RPGs having parties, not just one guy/girl who can do everything in the world. Don't like 'em, won't buy 'em (tho I did give in to Skyrim which is still an incredible game). For real RPGs I'll stick with Nintendo (Fire Emblem pretty much beats every RPG I've ever played on a Playstation).
Who knows? Maybe SSI will make a return to the industry and reinvent their classics…sigh, a man can dream, right?

ethird1
ethird1
10 years ago

Elder Scrolls. But with ESO coming out I highly doubt we will see a new one for years to come.

I want to see another Kingdoms of Amalur and I would die to see a Phantasy Star game come out. I know that will never happen.

Dragon's Dogma for sure.

xenris
xenris
10 years ago

Phantasy star online 2 will be coming out this year for the PC and I think I heard it would be ported to consoles but I'm not sure which ones.

Or do you want a old school SP phantasy star game?

ethird1
ethird1
10 years ago

Actually Xenris, I would love to have an OLD PS and a new PSO2. 🙂

xenris
xenris
10 years ago

Same. Keep your fingers crossed for PSO2 coming to the PS4 🙂

JackC8
JackC8
10 years ago

Elder Scrolls definitely. I played Skyrim for 200 hours on PS3 and platinumed it, and I basically built a gaming PC just to play it and now I've got over 400 hours into it on that platform. I'll get the next one day 1, bugs and all lol.

Fallout 4 should be pretty excellent too. Another day 1 purchase for me. I just hope it's not brown again.

I've got the Witcher 2 but haven't got around to playing it yet. I really should make time for it but I've just got too darned much other stuff to play. Everything I've seen so far about Witcher 3 sounds fantastic though.

I hope the next Dragon Age turns out to be good. I kind of have my doubts with EA demanding everything be an online multiplayer focused pile of (probably broken) junk aimed squarely and exclusively at 14 year old's. But hopefully I'm wrong.

Then there's the next Mass Effect, I've only played the second one so far but I loved it. And the next Final Fantasy. Hopefully they'll come up with a much better gameplay mechanic this time and make it much more open world.

bldudas1
bldudas1
10 years ago

On PS4? Final Fantasy XV. That will be the game to get me to buy one.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

Maybe Final Fantasy XVI if they do the right thing.

PC_Max
PC_Max
10 years ago

I finished the Legend edition of Skyrim a while back which was good.

I think a new Fallout would be greatly received by me. I was hesitant in buying the Fallout 3 GOTY when it came out hearing about the bugs, but picked it up and had a hard time putting it down. It was fun. Again could be a bit repetitive, but exploring a post apocalyptic world using a rifle to a laser gun was… fun. A few shivers up the spine on occasion.

Granted, I do not have a PS4 so might be a longer wait for me. :/

Keep playing!


Last edited by PC_Max on 1/10/2014 9:00:55 AM

Beamboom
Beamboom
10 years ago

The home-made weapons in Fallout 3 were the best. That thing that fired rail spikes? Oh man how awesome it was to nail mobs to the ground with it. Never grew old!


Last edited by Beamboom on 1/10/2014 9:38:15 AM

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

I had the same reservations about Fallout as you and more. Sucks you up though. My most wanted.

Lunar_Miyuki
Lunar_Miyuki
10 years ago

my order persona 5
Drakengard 3
tales of xillia2/ zestria
oh wait those are ps3 rpgs
i guess KH3 then FF15

MRSUCCESS
MRSUCCESS
10 years ago

Persona/Shin Megami Tensei
FFV8 remake.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
10 years ago

I hope we don't have to wait until the PS5 is out to get Persona 6.

slow and smart
slow and smart
10 years ago

That's easy…FALLOUT 4
[yes it is still not announced,but it will come some day i guess next year]

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