I think every first party publisher should have a turn based JRPG series and a turn based SRPG series.
Beyond that, every third party publisher from the West AND East should be making turn based games. The market is clearly there for both Western and Eastern versions (including tactics games). The problem has always been creating compelling characters and stories. If you don't nail that part it's likely to fail. The characters have to at least be fun to look at and past failures often couldn't get those parts right.
The two Trails series games and Digimon Story are my biggest favorites. Basically any JRPG or tactics game is high on my list. Thank you for covering the Trails series so much.
I think it was great at launch and has only gotten better since. It's very underrated and I just don't get the negative comments people make. I think some of us radically weigh the same things differently.
They bring down the price of games so fast that it conditions gamers to just wait. This just reinforces that. Sell games at $60 and don't drop the price so steep during the first year.
I actually prefer RTS on consoles but I only play the campaigns before moving on. I'd buy a ton of them if they played well and had lengthy enough campaigns.
I absolutely think they are diluting things and need to keep their games exclusive to their Playstation console. There is no sense in copying Microsofts strategy that has killed the Xbox.
Sony shouldn't port any games to PC unless it's a MMO. This is how they used to publish games where only MMO games were on PC first and came to PS5 later.
Can they not repurpose their canceled work into a single player campaign game? Surely all of that work can be cut up and used for a 10 hour single player story driven game to get something back from the investment.
I love everything about Origins except for the single character to play in the story. The main appeal of the series is leveling up dozens of characters with a unique playing style. I miss the days when each character had one weapon that was very unique. No two characters really played alike. I hate weapon switching and generic move sets shared by characters.
I like it only to be able to redeem for store credit. But who the heck is motivated to buy a full price game for 100 points on Stars? Some of their incentives don't make much sense.
Crunchyroll should be pre-installed on all Playstation machines and a free trial offer should be included. They aren't leveraging Playstation enough for anime!
And why aren't Playstation studios making anime games?
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Re: PlayStation Is Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox, Out on 26th August
Xbox is dying so they might as well try to get them for next generation.
Re: Stunning Final Fantasy 9 Artwork Revealed as Rumoured Remake Date Fast Approaches
I'd buy it for Playstation 5.
Re: Digimon Story Time Stranger Gameplay Overview Offers Up New PS5 Footage
This game is definitely building hype everywhere online. It's really happening and it is deserved.
Re: Stop Killing Games Fights to Stop Publishers from Revoking Access to Full-Price Products
This is needed!
Re: 'Aw, Nah! This Ain't Happenin'!': SEGA on Potential PS5 Sonic Adventure Remasters
Hand it off to Good Feel, makers of Bakeru. They are talented enough.
Re: Square Enix 'Aware' of Clair Obscur's Success, Ponders Turn-Based RPG Revival
I think every first party publisher should have a turn based JRPG series and a turn based SRPG series.
Beyond that, every third party publisher from the West AND East should be making turn based games. The market is clearly there for both Western and Eastern versions (including tactics games). The problem has always been creating compelling characters and stories. If you don't nail that part it's likely to fail. The characters have to at least be fun to look at and past failures often couldn't get those parts right.
Re: Borderlands 4 Fans Convince Dev to Add Combat Radar to the Game
It needs more Babymetal music!!!
Re: Round Up: Digimon Story Time Stranger Previews Are Super Positive, Set to Be a Surprise Hit on PS5
I just preordered it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games for the Second Half of 2025?
The two Trails series games and Digimon Story are my biggest favorites. Basically any JRPG or tactics game is high on my list. Thank you for covering the Trails series so much.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Enhanced Remaster Announced for PS5, Out in September
This is a definite day one purchase.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give DOOM: The Dark Ages?
It's a 10. I loved it more than the last two.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think of the PS5 Pro, Six Months Later?
I think it was great at launch and has only gotten better since. It's very underrated and I just don't get the negative comments people make. I think some of us radically weigh the same things differently.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025?
Boltgun is spectacular.
Re: The Hundred Line Creator Ready to Start Work on PS5 Port, But Studio on the Brink of Bankruptcy
I will buy it to support them.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
The UI needs to be more stylish and fun looking. It's quite sterile.
Re: PS5 Fans Are Begging Sony Subsidiary ANIPLEX to Port The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
It would be really nice to have on Playstation. I definitely want to purchase it.
Re: Persona-Like JRPG Varlet Announced for Worldwide PS5 Release in August
I really want to see more of this!
Re: Classic JRPG Remake Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Confirms New Script That 'Honors the Original Japanese Text'
Every time I hear this it ends up making the script more dry and devoid of life.
Re: Sony Subsidiary ANIPLEX Remembered PS5 Is a Legit Platform
Sony should require a Playstation port of all their games.
Re: Rumour: An XCOM-Like Rainbow Six Spin-Off Is in the Works for PS5
I love Xcom clones. I want a million of them.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on Potential $80 PS5 Games?
They bring down the price of games so fast that it conditions gamers to just wait. This just reinforces that. Sell games at $60 and don't drop the price so steep during the first year.
Re: Nintendo Is Raising the Price of Games with Switch 2
So I'm supposed to pay 80 dollars plus tax for the base game AND buy DLC? That's insane.
Re: Nintendo Is Raising the Price of Games with Switch 2
I won't pay those prices. I'll wait for sale pricing.
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (March 2025)
It's Yumia all the way.
Re: Iconic PS1 Fighter Rival Schools Returns in New Street Fighter 6 Fighting Pass
They should make a new Rival Schools or at least add some of the characters to Street Fighter!
Re: Trails Fans Win 2025 as Trails beyond the Horizon Is Confirmed for Fall Release on PS5, PS4
This is my most wanted game of 2025.
Re: PS Plus Essential Is Quietly Having a Great Year on PS5, PS4
I have the highest tier of both Game Pass and Playstation Plus. I think Playstation Plus is often better.
Re: Atlus Is Remastering a Fan-Favourite PS2 Shin Megami Tensei RPG for PS5, PS4 This Summer
I'm totally buying this!
Re: New JRPG Inspired by Popular Sci-Fi Manga Launches Sooner Than You Think on PS5
I think this is a day one purchase.
Re: Xbox Is Absolutely Dominating PS5's Pre-Order Charts
This is like the Dreamcast and SEGA going third party except with more steps.
Re: Trails in the Sky Remake's PS5 Release Date May Have Just Leaked
If Falcom would finally put their digital games up for preorder on PSN I would have bought it already!
Re: Xbox Has 'a Lot More' PS5 Ports to Come in 2025
There was an Xbox 360 exclusive called Culdcept Saga. Port that to the PS5!!!
Re: Star Wars Goes Tactical for New PS5 Game Reveal from Former XCOM Staff
This is now one of my most wanted games.
Re: Try Highly Recommended JRPG Atelier Yumia for Free on PS5, PS4 Next Week
I've already preordered the game.
Re: Mini Review: Age of Mythology: Retold (PS5) - Series' Best Stands the Test of Time
I actually prefer RTS on consoles but I only play the campaigns before moving on. I'd buy a ton of them if they played well and had lengthy enough campaigns.
Re: Poll: What Was Your PS5 Game of the Month for February 2025?
Trails Through Daybreak 2. The answer is always Trails.
Re: In Big News from Little Tokyo, Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past Revealed
I name a fantasy football team Samurai Pizza Cats every year.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Canon Mode' Makes Fans Ponder the Point of RPG Options
This is ridiculous. Canon mode is silly.
Re: Ex-Sony Exec Says PC Ports of Old PS5 Games Are Almost Like Printing Money
I absolutely think they are diluting things and need to keep their games exclusive to their Playstation console. There is no sense in copying Microsofts strategy that has killed the Xbox.
Re: Best Trails Games Ranked: Which Trails Games to Play and Where to Start
Trails is the best JRPG series of all time!
Re: Trails through Daybreak 2 (PS5) - Adjust Your Expectations for This Slick But Strange Trails Sequel
I'm still buying it because it's Trails.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for February 2025?
Sonic Crossworlds and that Digimon JRPG have me excited.
Re: Report Investigates Why PS5's Store Is Still Drowning in 'Eslop'
A well curated store is supposed to be one of the reasons to buy a console in the first place.
Re: Make the Wait for Trails through Daybreak 2 Even Harder with Its Amazingly Anime Opening
The Trails series is the greatest RPG series of all time!
Re: Spider-Man 2's Looking Like Another PC Own Goal from Sony
Sony shouldn't port any games to PC unless it's a MMO. This is how they used to publish games where only MMO games were on PC first and came to PS5 later.
Re: Reaction: Sony's Live Service Push Has Been a Disaster of Utterly Insane Proportions
Can they not repurpose their canceled work into a single player campaign game? Surely all of that work can be cut up and used for a 10 hour single player story driven game to get something back from the investment.
Re: Dynasty Warriors 10 Was Cancelled and Reworked Into Dynasty Warriors: Origins
I love everything about Origins except for the single character to play in the story. The main appeal of the series is leveling up dozens of characters with a unique playing style. I miss the days when each character had one weapon that was very unique. No two characters really played alike. I hate weapon switching and generic move sets shared by characters.
Re: Metaphor: ReFantazio PS5, PS4 Patch 1.11 Brings Neat Menu Updates
Fix the graphics on consoles. At least add some AA.
Re: Poll: Do You Use PS Stars?
I like it only to be able to redeem for store credit. But who the heck is motivated to buy a full price game for 100 points on Stars? Some of their incentives don't make much sense.
Re: Sony Is Betting Big on the Global Growth of Anime
Crunchyroll should be pre-installed on all Playstation machines and a free trial offer should be included. They aren't leveraging Playstation enough for anime!
And why aren't Playstation studios making anime games?