RedShell Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 Just over 20 hours played now, have picked up the fast travel spell and discovered a casino! Literally spent about an hour playing the slot machine earlier on. I'm continually amazed by this game, it's just so mesmerising. There are some aspects which are starting to get a bit annoying (the take/give heart thing for one) but on the whole it's really enjoyable. Surprising to discover that quite a few N-E peeps started but then quit playing this. Mind you, the same sort of thing happened with Xenoblade (almost to me too), I guess with games of this kind of scale it's to be expected. They're a pretty big investment time-wise, so you really do need to enjoy the content enough to see it through. If you like it, you'll probably enjoy the Dragon Quest games a lot. While the battle systems in those games might be super basic (too basic for my liking sadly - though DQ9's multiplayer made it awesome!), they have the same charming quality about them that you see in NNK.Indeed, I also loved DQIX.
Hero-of-Time Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 I personally couldn't put the game down and found it a far more enjoyable experience than Xenoblade. It was one of those games where I was sitting at work, itching to get home and back on it.
RedShell Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 I personally couldn't put the game down and found it a far more enjoyable experience than Xenoblade. It was one of those games where I was sitting at work, itching to get home and back on it.Yeah, same here. If it hooks you, Ni no Kuni is basically digital crack.
Sheikah Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 One of the few games I bought the special ('Wizard's') edition for. Such a cool pack too, a Drippy doll and an actual Wizard's Handbook with all spells and alchemy in. Sells for a tidy sum, too. :p
RedShell Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 I can't believe this game was also on DS, that's pretty nuts. Anyone ever play the NDS version? Shame it wasn't localised. One of the few games I bought the special ('Wizard's') edition for. Such a cool pack too, a Drippy doll and an actual Wizard's Handbook with all spells and alchemy in. Sells for a tidy sum, too. :p Nice.
RedShell Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Having been absolutely hooked on this since the moment I started playing, I've now finished the story... what a game. Wasn't really a fan of the genre until fairly recently, but this has easily become my favourite RPG, without shadow of a doubt my favourite PS3 game, and quite possibly one of my favourite games of all-time! Every aspect of Ni No Kuni is pretty much prefect. The characters, story, animation, artwork, SFX, music, gameplay (yeah, even the battle system ), locations, humour, pacing, progression... it's a masterpiece. Seriously think I'm gonna have to go and buy a physical copy of the game now though, as having paid only 4 quid for the download version I feel like a bloody thief! 50 hours of pure entertainment, and there's still quite a bit left to do by the looks of things. I'd have happily purchased this game solely for the Crypt Casino. Ni No Kuni also highlights this: Admittedly I've not played that many RPGs, especially Western ones, but if there is a WRPG out there that can entertain me as much as this, then I'd sure as hell love to see it. I actually got Skyrim recently (also for a ridiculous price, like 2 quid) but I've only played it for around 10 hours and just don't feel like going back to it. I am however really looking forward to playing Fantasy Life on 3DS in just over a months time, in fact, I'm looking forward to it even more now after Ni No Kuni.
Hero-of-Time Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Glad to see you love it as much as me! Yeah, I'm not a fan of WRPGs ( hated Oblivion and Fallout 3 ) I just find them to lack all the charm and humour of most JRPGs. Have you tried any of the Tales games on the PS3? I highly playing recommend Xillia. Yup, well looking forward to Fantasy Life as well.
Sheikah Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Glad to see you love it as much as me! Yeah, I'm not a fan of WRPGs ( hated Oblivion and Fallout 3 ) I just find them to lack all the charm and humour of most JRPGs. Have you tried any of the Tales games on the PS3? I highly playing recommend Xillia. Yup, well looking forward to Fantasy Life as well. Still gonna bug ya to get Shadow Hearts 1 + 2 for your PS2. :P The bast turn based battle system a game has ever seen.
Hero-of-Time Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Still gonna bug ya to get Shadow Hearts 1 + 2 for your PS2. :P The bast turn based battle system a game has ever seen. It's on the list, mate. Was the third one rubbish? I don't think you've mentioned it before.
Sheikah Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 It's on the list, mate. Was the third one rubbish? I don't think you've mentioned it before. I tried playing it... While it's by no means bad, the first two games follow the character of Yuri while the third game is a different character. The second game basically wraps up the storyline for the protagonist of the first two games and is absolutely awesome. Third game felt like something you could pass up on and not really as important in the grand scheme of things.
RedShell Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Yeah, I'm not a fan of WRPGs ( hated Oblivion and Fallout 3 ) I just find them to lack all the charm and humour of most JRPGs.Indeed. It seems like most WRPGs try to be overly serious and realistic, which is definitely not the kind of vibe I'm looking for in game of lengthy playtime. Have you tried any of the Tales games on the PS3? I highly playing recommend Xillia.I haven't no, cheers for the recommendation. : peace:
EEVILMURRAY Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Have you tried any of the Tales games on the PS3? I highly playing recommend Xillia. I haven't no, cheers for the recommendation. : peace: Start with Symphonia, has the best story and in comparison to later titles has the "worser" battle system (it would be weird playing it in reverse) Graces f is the most fun though.
Agent Gibbs Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I loved Tales of Graces F, story was a bit cliche in parts but the battle system and gameplay were excellent
Fierce_LiNk Posted December 18, 2020 Posted December 18, 2020 Mega-bump...activated! I've just started playing the remastered version of this on the PS4. It's sooooooo good. Really having a great time with it. Beautiful as hell to look at, too. What a game. 4
Glen-i Posted December 21, 2020 Posted December 21, 2020 On 18/12/2020 at 10:54 PM, Fierce_LiNk said: Mega-bump...activated! I've just started playing the remastered version of this on the PS4. It's sooooooo good. Really having a great time with it. Beautiful as hell to look at, too. What a game. Actually, I finished the Switch release about a month ago. I should probably give my thoughts on it in the gaming diary thread when I have the opportunity. 1
Rummy Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 16 hours ago, Glen-i said: Actually, I finished the Switch release about a month ago. I should probably give my thoughts on it in the gaming diary thread when I have the opportunity. I started it up recently when it was on Sale myself - but fell off a fair few hours in. Ironically just when it was opening up a bit more(Swaine/Boat). Need to get back into it - how far in are you @Fierce_LiNk? I fell of on my PS3 later than I am atm originally but thought Switch would get me to stick with it. You played the whole of the original before?
Fierce_LiNk Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Rummy said: I started it up recently when it was on Sale myself - but fell off a fair few hours in. Ironically just when it was opening up a bit more(Swaine/Boat). Need to get back into it - how far in are you @Fierce_LiNk? I fell of on my PS3 later than I am atm originally but thought Switch would get me to stick with it. You played the whole of the original before? This is my first time playing the game. Always wanted to play it, but didn't have a PS3 and have been waiting ages for a way to play it on PS4. Finally got around to it! I'm about 17 hours into the game so far and here's where I am: Spoiler I've just helped out the Cowlipha by giving her the cheese and then passing on "restraint" to her. Already visited Castaway Cove but now have the letter to set sail. This game is AWESOME. I'm hugely enjoying the battle system and the way that it works. It feels intuitive and has kept me engaged throughout fights. I was worried at the start that it may feel too overwhelming or just become a "hit X to win" sort of affair, but there's enough variety with the enemies you come across and moves/attacks that it feels interesting to fight. Loving the humour in the game, usually provided by Drippy. I got about 4 hours into the game and switched the audio from Japanese to English as it was too much to not hear Drippy's Welshness. It's such a bizarre creative decision to make him Welsh, but it's actually also a stroke of genius. I'm usually dying at every single one of this lines. TIDY, en't it! If I didn't have to sleep or exercise or eat, I would just be playing this game. 3
drahkon Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) The remaster is on sale for a tenner...reeeeaaaally tempted Played it on the PS3 and loved it. Gonna see if I enjoy Onrush first...if not...I might buy this remaster Edited December 22, 2020 by drahkon
Rummy Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 52 minutes ago, drahkon said: The remaster is on sale for a tenner...reeeeaaaally tempted Played it on the PS3 and loved it. Gonna see if I enjoy Onrush first...if not...I might buy this remaster OnRush? Isn't that a random racer? Why?
Rummy Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Fierce_LiNk said: This is my first time playing the game. Always wanted to play it, but didn't have a PS3 and have been waiting ages for a way to play it on PS4. Finally got around to it! I'm about 17 hours into the game so far and here's where I am: 17 hours in (Reveal hidden contents) I've just helped out the Cowlipha by giving her the cheese and then passing on "restraint" to her. Already visited Castaway Cove but now have the letter to set sail. This game is AWESOME. I'm hugely enjoying the battle system and the way that it works. It feels intuitive and has kept me engaged throughout fights. I was worried at the start that it may feel too overwhelming or just become a "hit X to win" sort of affair, but there's enough variety with the enemies you come across and moves/attacks that it feels interesting to fight. Loving the humour in the game, usually provided by Drippy. I got about 4 hours into the game and switched the audio from Japanese to English as it was too much to not hear Drippy's Welshness. It's such a bizarre creative decision to make him Welsh, but it's actually also a stroke of genius. I'm usually dying at every single one of this lines. TIDY, en't it! If I didn't have to sleep or exercise or eat, I would just be playing this game. I forgot you're a secret Dragon -.- You're basically where I left off! Maybe I'll steal some Christmas magic and jump back in to try and keep up with ye! No promises yet but I do need a motivator to keep me going...maybe if I could steal just a little bit of your Enthusiasm!
drahkon Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, Rummy said: OnRush? Isn't that a random racer? Why? It is. Been in the mood for a fun arcade racer and found this one in my library. It apparently was a PS+ game a couple years ago. Played a bit and I have to say: I like it
Hero-of-Time Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 Happy to see you enjoying it, @Fierce_LiNk. The game was easily one of the best JRPGs that console generation produced and playing it last year again on the PS4 solidified that feeling. It's a shame the sequel didn't manage to recapture the magic. It's still worth a play but the original is the better game. 1
Rummy Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 59 minutes ago, drahkon said: It is. Been in the mood for a fun arcade racer and found this one in my library. It apparently was a PS+ game a couple years ago. Played a bit and I have to say: I like it lol yeah I got into it a bit heavy when they PS+'d it - lemme know if you fancy any random online teamage at any point I'd love an excuse to get into it again /off-topic 1
Hero-of-Time Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 @nekunando is Onrush any good for you? I know you enjoy car games and have been playing more on your PS4/5 these days. For £2 it may be worth a look.
Fierce_LiNk Posted December 22, 2020 Posted December 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: Happy to see you enjoying it, @Fierce_LiNk. The game was easily one of the best JRPGs that console generation produced and playing it last year again on the PS4 solidified that feeling. It's a shame the sequel didn't manage to recapture the magic. It's still worth a play but the original is the better game. Cheers, butt. This guy is flippin' tidy, en't it.
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