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State of RPGs: In Our Opinion |
The drought is coming to an end. More RPGs, JRPG, etc. are being targeted towards Xbox gamers. Most are new IPs and are not hand-me-downs ala FFXI. However, there is one question that lingers in every RPG gamer's mind. Yes, more RPG games sounds great, but what about quality?. The quality of RPG games can range from console makers, FF7, to the not so steller Metal Dungeon, so we have compiled a list of role playing games slated for release in near and not so near future fo the Xbox 360. Each game also has a "quality opinion" from our editors weighted soley on the type of the RPG and Company history.
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Enchanted Arms |
Turn-based |
Japanese RPG |
Sum 2006 |
Exclusive |
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Enchanted Arms™, a best-selling RPG in Japan, now finally arrives in the U.S.
dblaze: I am looking forward to this game. After a little research, I learned that characters from other From Software games can be summoned during combat so, it has great potential. Also, Ubi Soft has enough credability to push the title.
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Phantasy Star Universe |
Turn-based |
Japanese RPG |
Sum 2006 |
No |
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Single-player fans will embark on an offline quest as Ethan Waber, a 17-year old cadet intent on saving his sister from an invasion of mysterious life forces called THE SEED.
chareece: I feel in love with the this game when it came out on the Dreamcast, so of course i'm looking forward to this version. i just hope the live portion of the game is just as much fun as it was in the old days. |
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Two Worlds |
Open |
1st Person RPG |
Fall 2006 |
Unkown |
Two Worlds is being designed as a role-playing game that will appeal to both hardcore and casual RPG gamers by offering each audience the type of gameplay they’re looking for.
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Mass Effect |
Real-time |
Bioware RPG |
TBA 2007 |
Exclusive |
A spectacular new vision from legendary developers BioWare, Mass Effect challenges players to lead a squad of freedom fighters as they struggle against threatening armies to restore peace in the land.
dblaze: Amazing! I got to view this behind closed doors at E3. Can't wait for this one! Bioware has a great track record. You can play this game in variety of ways. You go straight in like a standard shooter or use strategy by plotting your alies' point of attack. So, I am going to vote console seller on this one. |
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Blue Dragon |
Unkown |
Japanese RPG |
TBA 2007 |
Exclusive |
Featuring characters by designer Akira Toriyama, and telling the story of a young boy named Shu who has special adventure with his two friends and a mythical blue dragon.
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Elveon |
Real-time |
1st Person RPG |
Sum 2007 |
No |
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As the mightiest warrior of Naon, you must fulfil the prophecy and liberate the city of Nimathar. |
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Fable 2 |
Real-time |
3rd Person RPG |
Unknown |
Exclusive |
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*Fable 2 is set roughly 500 years after the original and the world of Albion has seen some significant changes, both to its scenery and characters ~ IGN
dblaze: Though it was plagued by shortness, most will not deny that the gameplay was great. Loinhead is going to try and correct the first games mistakes and add in functionality that was taken out of the first game. "Especially considering that they have a firm establishment under MGS."
chareece: When i heard i might be able to play as a female, i put this game on the very top of my list of games to watch for. |
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Lost Odyssey |
Unknown |
Japanese RPG |
TBA 2007 |
Exclusive |
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Being Developed by Mistwalker exlusively. Promise an engaging story and gameplay experience |
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Trusty Bell: Chopin's Dream |
Unknown |
Japanese RPG |
TBA 2007 |
Unkwnown |
"Chopin" the musician who was called the poet of the piano becomes very ill and sees a recurring dream within moments of his death. Chopin's dream, takes place in a strange world which is examplified in a grinding story.
chareece: The artwork for this game is great, the concept for this game is great, the people behind this game are great. Besides PSU, this is the one i'm waiting on. |
- Zoids Infinity EX Neo
- Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom
- Golden Axe
- Project Gray Company
- Dungeon Explorer
- Obsidian RPG Project [untitled]
- Cry On
- Warhammer Online
- Spectral Force 3: Innocent Rage
- Magna Carta 2
- Marvel MMO Project [working title]
- Far East of Eden Ziria - Tales from Distant Jipang
- Square Enix / Tri-Ace RPG
*This screenshot is From Fable 1
This article was inspired by the State of RPGs on IGN.com
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