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Games Where Traditional JRPG Battle Systems Thrive

GameInformer- Turn-based battle systems are like cherished childhood toys. We had a blast together in games like Dragon Quest and Phantasy Star, creating unforgettable memories. Then something happened: New toys entered the picture, flashier and more advanced. I couldn’t ignore them even if I tried – the lure of something modern was too great. But the oldest toys are the most comfortable, and that is exactly what draws me to traditional battle systems.

Let’s explore games that tweak traditional battle systems, what new franchises can learn from them, and discuss why this battle system still works.

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-Omega4261d ago

So let me get this straight you include FF13-2s crappy battle system which is nothing like a Traditional JRPG Battle System yet you leave out the classic turn based system that was in Lost Odyssey...

Hmmm...

AsheXII4260d ago

The point of the article is to select battle systems where the traditional Jrpg method was evolved or brought something fresh without compromising its roots and was successful. I also would like to see Xenosaga in there, but its not my article.

Lost Odyssey doesn't do any of that.

firefoxprime4260d ago

Meh. ARPG all the way. Haven't seen anything come close to KH yet, but still waiting for FFVS13

Godmars2904261d ago (Edited 4261d ago )

The general, relevant, counterpoint is that traditional turn based games were never given a proper chance on current consoles. That if anything was done with the mechanic, like with Resonance of Fate or Valkyria Chronicles, it was quickly written off.

With it still existing on handhelds - for now anyway, given that the Vita's setup may be an poison to it - there's no real point in bring it up.

TheDivine4260d ago

The Last Story has one of the best battle systems in a jrpg imo. Fast paced, tons of action, and it still allows strategy and controlling uber powerfull attcks of your teammates. Really glad Mistwalker tried something new, modern, and innovative. Plays like FF, Mass Effect, and Diablo all thrown together. Loved it.

Resonace of Fate also had one of my favorite non traditional battle systems. Really hard to explain but damn was it addictive, strategic, fun, and hard as hell at points. Very cinematic also.

I still love straight up traditional also. Replaying Lost Odyssey is like meeting up with an old girlfriend you havent seen in years. Feels right and you wonder why you left in the first place. It allows a cinematic quality real time cant for the most part and i like having time to think. I detest random encounters though. It bugs me when im trying to figure out a puzzle or find an item and i have to refight 10 damn battles that take forever. I guess i really love all rpgs. Keep em coming.

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This Letter Scene in Grandia Will Break Your Heart Like it Broke Mine

The Nerd Stash: “The letter scene in Grandia is a magnificent, layered early example of the game's wonderful NPC interactions, and a real tear-jerker.”

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The older it gets, the more I respect Final Fantasy XIII

Alex Donaldson: "Hindsight is a hell of a thing, however, and in the years since Final Fantasy XIII, my respect for the decisions its developers made has skyrocketed. In the two Final Fantasy titles since we see both the brilliance and the folly in alternative approaches - and in Final Fantasy VII Remake, we get a more nuanced understanding of what FF13 was trying to accomplish from many of the same development leads."

Einhander1972128d ago

FFXIII is actually one of the best Final Fantasy games.

I also sort of was disappointed at the time, never as much as the bandwagon. But really all the fantastic 3D rendered cutscenes and I actually liked the characters and the story though convoluted was actually fantastic and the ending was extremely emotional. So much budget and time were put into that game Square had such big plans, I actually have always felt kind of bad for how things played out.

I have been thinking for years how great it would be to get all three games on one disk for PS4 or 5.

Nyxus128d ago

I always liked this game, and I agree, a rerelease for current gen would be nice.

Shane Kim127d ago (Edited 127d ago )

Gotta take off the nostalgia glasses. It's the worst FF. Shiva as a bike, I mean come on.

Elda127d ago

Shiva as a bike is strange but saying FFXIII is the worst FF is not at all a fact, that's simply your opinion.

Terry_B126d ago

*One of the 3 equally bad FF's

DivineHand125127d ago (Edited 127d ago )

When I got my series X a year ago, I bought FF13 for nostalgia reasons but ended up being disappointed. When I first played it around the time it launched, I didn't have a lot of experience with final fantasy games, so I enjoyed it. Fast forward to when I played it again, I found that the game had many unnecessary filler moments instead of just giving us meaningful content.

The game is also very linear and a quote on the article said it best. "It is like a sewage pipe that leads to the ocean until it opens up on Grand Pulse."

The story didn't make much sense either and I believe it is my mistake as I played the FF7 remake on PS5 prior which is a night and day difference in terms of pacing, storytelling and likeable characters even though cloud is aloof.

FinalFantasyFanatic126d ago (Edited 126d ago )

Probably was a mistake to play any of the golden era FFs first (e.g. FF6 through FF10), it makes it harder to enjoy some of the FFs that aren't as good. I think FF12 was where major issues with the series started becoming apparent, and it just got worse from there.

FinalFantasyFanatic126d ago (Edited 126d ago )

I didn't really care for it that much, the only saving grace was that it had a better story than 15 (overall it was better than 15) and possibly 12, and even then, you had to read some of it through primers, like reading a book. Plus the battle system was reasonably fun for what it was, even if it was more the spectacle that was exciting for me (e.g. summoning). And to be fair, the 13 trilogy got better with every games, I still don't like Snow though.

Gamingsince1981126d ago

Ff13 is only good if you haven't played a ff before, or any other games that are decent for that matter.

-Foxtrot126d ago

It is in fact no way the best Final Fantasy game, it's one of the worst

Linear corridors, Cutscene, Fight, Cutscene...rinse and repeat

Dialogue and characters are pretty bad, especially Lightning as the main FF hero, they literally said they tried to make a "Female Cloud" and they failed.

Story was pretty awful

I could go on

I think the only alright thing that came from the game was the music.

Elda126d ago

That's not a fact that's your personal opinion. The game sold 11 million copies between its 2009 release up until 2014 including critically reviewed as an 8 out of 10 or an 80 out of 100. The game does have some issues but it's not at all a fact as one of the worst FF games.

-Foxtrot126d ago

Elda

Not just mine mate

A large majority

So….

Traecy126d ago

N4G commenters such as yourself aren't the majority. The game was well received.

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gold_drake128d ago (Edited 128d ago )

i liked the game alot but i didnt like how they handled the terminology.

i dont mind reading data logs but it had soo many.

but i always loved the music and how it looked. the battle system wasnt too bad either.

but i like 13-2 more :)

i still dont understand why we never got a remaster of the trilogy

Eonjay126d ago

Xbox kinda did. Besides the video files of course which are still best on PS3 due to bluray.

Snookies12128d ago

XIII is a pretty solid game, but XIII-2 is WAY better. XIII-2 was one of the few games I decided to go for a Platinum trophy in, early on. Had so much fun the entire way through getting it too!

Eonjay126d ago

Totally agree. FF 13 was okay but 13-2 is my favorite FF game ever.

shinoff2183128d ago (Edited 128d ago )

I hated this to when it released. I haven't much liked a ff game since ff10 as much , aside from ff7remake. I decided to give it another shot on my series x since it's not on a current ps and was liking it quite a bit(just takes me some time to get over things ) until star ocean 2 remake came out I was all over that.

Square should definitely remaster it or something for ps4 ps5

KillerB127d ago

my favorite jrpg trilogy ever

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