Is there another case of a "perfect" RPG?>Setting is colorful and familiar, but has some darker themes without going edgy>Platforming sections outside of combat to exploration rewarding>Can avoid encounters if you're careful>Combat is simple, but

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Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 21:40:44 22de4e No.14113544

Is there another case of a "perfect" RPG?

>Setting is colorful and familiar, but has some darker themes without going edgy

>Platforming sections outside of combat to exploration rewarding

>Can avoid encounters if you're careful

>Combat is simple, but interactive by means of Timed Hits

>Loaded with secrets and little attentions to detail

>Can be played with various challenge runs, too (eg no equipment)

Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 21:58:08 764644 No.14113682

>>14113544

Same with Paper Mario and the sequel to that, even if they were simplified compared to RPG. I think the Mario and Luigi games does that as well.

>challenge runs

Poor man's speedrun, when speedrunning is already bad.

Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 22:03:32 22de4e No.14113735

>>14113682

Actually, it forces you to use playstyles and mechanics you wouldn't normally use. How often have you bought Fire Bombs to defeat a boss? Or stocking up on Pure Water to cheese Zombone?

Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 22:03:38 ffbbd8 No.14113737

>implying anything wrong with edgy RPGs

Mario babbies please go

Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 22:06:17 8f95dc No.14113762

It's pretty great but I sometimes wish the decision-making was a little deeper (should I play without Peach or not, should I use the Jinx Belt or the Quartz Charm, etc.).

Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 22:36:15 67b5e3 No.14114060

>>14113544

parasite eve, in my opinion, is pretty close to perfect. the setting is awesome, the combat was new and refreshing, the weapon upgrades etc were fun, i love it

Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 22:39:02 22de4e No.14114079

>>14113762

Is Jinx Belt even that good? I always did something like Lazy Shell or Safety Badge if you wanted to cheese. Otherwise just use whatever.

Quartz Charm is useless, because it makes Star Egg/Rock Candy stronger, but you get it only after beating the game's bonus boss. Not to mention having a large supply of candy is unreliable, and Star Egg is a gimmick/crutch anyways.

Anonymous 01/07/18 (Sun) 22:47:42 9e6071 No.14114151

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How about this one, not counting the official awful English translation?

>Varied party members with unique personalities and backgrounds

>Varied settings and environments

>Varied dialogue between NPCs in addition to unique and interesting lore and underlying themes

>Fusion/Shaman system to make weak members better or give them different abilities

>Story has a smooth flow and solid themes that are both handled well

>Legit infinite stat-boosting item farming techniques that allow every member to be useful

>Well structured areas and bosses that keeps gameplay smooth, enjoyable, and challenging

>Customizable town where you can invite shopkeepers to sell exclusive items

>Main character can transform into a fucking dragon

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 02:10:13 bf2a77 No.14115643

>>14113544

A perfect piece of shit is still just some shit.

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 03:03:50 f9cc89 No.14115950

>>14115643

Is that what your parents told you when you brought home good grades?

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 03:05:43 0d5c51 No.14115959

I thought the pokemon rougelites were pretty fun.

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 03:27:44 310c30 No.14116046

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I don't know if they were perfect but they had a lot going for them.

In CT's case it had an endgame optional sidequest for your characters to get their ultimate weapons and multiple ways to go about defeating the final boss whether its through the queen, fighting lavos the day he emerges or just choosing to fight him by using the epoch.

Terranigma had a world that slowly evolved as you passed the dungeons in the game and events in the story took place. You go from a time where you can talk to animals and plants to being unable to, and then realise that the barren world you once knew became green and lush. It was nice to see the world changing around you, and it also has that quest line that has you trading items with people around the world that also slightly improves and changes the world as well.

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 03:54:00 d8fba4 No.14116164

>>14115950

No, that's what your mother said about your sisters gaping asshole.

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 14:15:03 682c9a No.14118180

>>14114060

combat got really boring, though, as the game progressed. no party system ended up contributing to the drag

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 15:43:58 c0a713 No.14118395

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>Moebius-inspired post apocalyptic world

>dead serious without being over the top edge

(even though the hero's name is Edge)

>you only control one character and his mount

>simple but effective dragon customization

>no useless quirky characters

>fast-paced battle system

>very little grindan

This is what happens when a team who has never done anything but rail shooters is told to make an RPG. And it's absolutely wonderful.

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 16:02:02 06f3b8 No.14118457

>>14118395

>(even though the hero's name is Edge)

because he's supposed to be the edge of influence for the holy spirit (the player) and how all his actions are not his, but divined to him by the influence of the holy spirit

it is essentially a perfect game

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 16:05:53 62ddd9 No.14118464

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>>14113544

>perfect RPG

>Has no role-playing

Anonymous 01/08/18 (Mon) 19:48:25 8d9aac No.14119386

I recently played SMRPG and it was pretty mediocre. I know it's great to overrate old games but honestly, it's pretty meh.

And most of the shit you listed, OP, can be applied to a lot of other RPGs.