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Hmm...you have odd impressions of what constitutes an RPG. Admittedly, calling Champions of Norrath an RPG in the traditional sense is somewhat of a stretch...but Xenosaga and Final Fantasy X? I've never heard Final Fantasy X's "RPG-ness" questioned.
I've heard it questioned a lot. It's almost cutscene after cutscene. Xenosage was also criticised for its many cutscenes that interrupted actual gameplay.
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It's a shame that a lot of people, even RPG-gamers, don't appreciate thorough story-telling anymore.
Story-telling doesn't mean showing a bunch of cutscenes in an RPG. It should be about playing a role while following a certain story. The role-playing aspect also extends to actual gameplay, and that's what many RPGs nowadays lack. Since the arrival of 3D, they are more and more focusing on eye candy.
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but Star Ocean III and Kingdom Hearts? Are you mad? Star Ocean III gets rave reviews, and Kingdom Hearts is critically-acclaimed as well as a best-seller.
I may be wrong about Star Ocean III, since I've only heard one negative opinion on it. But Kingdom Hearts is a love it or hate it game. Many like it a lot, and many shudder at the Disney characters and general atmosphere. It depends on your taste.
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The term "action-RPG" is used now to mark off hack-and-slash that is mostly about killing stuff rather than plot
Just don't blame PSO for being hack 'n slash. It's great for actual role-playing, and it has a great plot which is explained through various quests and the actions of the NPCs. It's the next level. I can link you to my script site devoted to PSO to prove it. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]
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PS2 has most of the good "console RPG's"... PC has almost all the good "real" RPG's, with XBOX getting some...
Hey! What about GameCube?
Phantasy Star Online series, Lost Kingdoms (seemed decent), Skies of Arcadia Legends, Tales of Symphonia, Baten Kaitos, The Legend of Zelda series, Mega Man X: Command Mission (mostly for battle, plot doesn't seem too good). Also, soon a new Fire Emblem.
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Now my Sega systems on the other hand still work perfectly. Including my old clunky Sega CD model 2. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if my Sega Saturn outlives me.
All my Sega systems, Game Boy, and Neo Geo Pocket Color also still work perfectly. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
And being a console gamer, I use them a lot each.
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I believe that the PS2 has some the best Survival horror games on the market(Silent Hill and Fatal Frame series).
Try Resident Evil Zero and Eternal Darkness on GameCube. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/smile.gif[/img]