RPG Battle Systems - what's your style? - Page 3

Madcap Minstrel · 02-27-2005, 01:28 PM

Right now, I'm liking the way they do encounters in Lunar 2. As for actual battles, I like how it works in the Star Ocean and Tales series. Turn-based random encounters bore me, to be honest. I think it's one of the weak points of the Final Fantasy series.

Novasol · 02-27-2005, 01:36 PM

If they were to combine the battle system from Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga with the one from Paper Mario 2, I would probably die of acute joy overload.

Other notables for me are Tales of Symphonia for action based, since it's like a simplified fighting game, and it works really well, and Grandia 2 for turn based, just because of the amount of strategy you can put into affecting how the turn order goes.

MFD · 02-27-2005, 02:13 PM

I agree. M+L has the best system ever. Dodging attacks was simple, brilliant, and necessary. Bros. Attacks were wonderful, especially when you learned the Advanced versions.

Chrono Trigger is up there, too. I like it mainly because your ATB meters fill up alot faster than in the FF games.

Sato · 02-27-2005, 02:55 PM

Anything but a card based battle game, like Baten Kaitos and Kingdom Hearts for the GBA. I hated them since its too random and hard to make any consitent strategy.

BlackMageGirl! · 02-27-2005, 03:38 PM

I can't just choose one favorite. Most of what I would mention has already been said, including FF8, Chrono Trigger, and Tales of Phantasia. Another that I would like to add is Disgaea. I love all the little quirks and get arounds you can use. ^^

BitVyper · 02-27-2005, 09:22 PM

Dragon Ball Z Legend of the Super Saiyajin has a really sweet system. There's was nothing particularly special about the technical aspect of it, but I love the way combat was shown. I like how each attack is shown to be a combination of punches, kicks, blocks, and dodges. It's kind of how things should be (though if you really wanted to go all out, it would only show that once per round, instead of once for each attack). It looks more like what the typical D&D combat rounds are supposed to be.

Then there's the fact that it just looked really cool. A lot like the way combat went in the anime.

Toastburner B · 02-28-2005, 10:58 AM

I like the battle-system in Shadow Hearts and it's sequal.

The first time I played it, I was like "Oh...it's like Legend of Dragoon...except it makes sense and is easier to do." But, after awhile, you just get addicited to it. If you're not paying attention, you'll waste your turn, up to in and including the game-saving healing spell.

Also, the addition of having the criticals in there is a nice touch. I can't even count how many times I've debated with myself on boss battle, wondering if I should "play it safe", or "gamble" and try to get the critical without missing it, and thus, losing my action.

The combo-system in Shadow Hearts: Covenant is also pretty good.

Major Blood · 02-28-2005, 12:42 PM

I'm kinda crossed between the battle system from Chrono Trigger and the Battle System from Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2.

SNAFU · 02-28-2005, 12:45 PM

I just like any battle system that doesn't take forever. Chrono trigger got on my nerves about this once I 'mastered' the game (really. The game stops being hard after the floating mountain). I seriously think that Chrono Trigger thinks that all kids either read really slowly or like to check to make sure that monsters still give them the same amount of EXP that they did 20 battles ago. I'll finish a battle and start mashing the 'A' button in a vain attempt to tell the game, "Okay okay! Let's go. Let's GO!"
That's why I've never replayed FFVII. The first time I played, I'd think "Woohoo, I got a limit breaker." Towards the end, I'd think, "Shit. I got a limit breaker. I better make a sandwich while I wait."

I really liked the Bahamut Lagoon battle system. The choice to get in the opponents face or attack from a distance and the ability to affect the environment was really cool. You could lure your enemies out onto water and drown them. What other games let you do that?

chronotriggergod · 02-28-2005, 05:46 PM

I think CT is the best. I love the individuality of the techs and all the combo that you could do. I love being able to choose for the most part who you could fight. Any game with the ATB system I like though. I don't like gmaes that are straight turn based though.

02-27-2005, 01:36 PM	#22
Novasol N...ne...sss.... h...iii...iiiiii.. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 9th Circle of Hell Posts: 587	If they were to combine the battle system from Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga with the one from Paper Mario 2, I would probably die of acute joy overload. Other notables for me are Tales of Symphonia for action based, since it's like a simplified fighting game, and it works really well, and Grandia 2 for turn based, just because of the amount of strategy you can put into affecting how the turn order goes. __________________ Now, I'm not saying my opponent is a communist, but if he had a large sum of money, he would distribute it evenly to the populace... WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THOSE IN NEED.

02-27-2005, 02:13 PM	#23
MFD THWIP! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,626	I agree. M+L has the best system ever. Dodging attacks was simple, brilliant, and necessary. Bros. Attacks were wonderful, especially when you learned the Advanced versions. Chrono Trigger is up there, too. I like it mainly because your ATB meters fill up alot faster than in the FF games. __________________ And The Lord did curse Caine for his sin, for by The Lord blood may only be repaid in sparkly glitter. - DFM 11:30

02-27-2005, 02:55 PM	#24
Sato Now With Less Spam Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a nutshell Posts: 168	Anything but a card based battle game, like Baten Kaitos and Kingdom Hearts for the GBA. I hated them since its too random and hard to make any consitent strategy. __________________ They say you can measure a man by his deeds, but isn't a ruler easier? Someday, a webcomic should spawn from the deeps of my incomprehensible mind and be bestown on you. If this plan happens and my decent hand drawing style appeases you all, please feel free to give me a small parade for actually not procrastinating and going against my ideals. That or a cookie. Be like Link, just say no to pot. (That or smash it up with your sword.)

02-27-2005, 09:22 PM	#26
BitVyper History's Strongest Dilettante Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arcadia Posts: 6,662	Dragon Ball Z Legend of the Super Saiyajin has a really sweet system. There's was nothing particularly special about the technical aspect of it, but I love the way combat was shown. I like how each attack is shown to be a combination of punches, kicks, blocks, and dodges. It's kind of how things should be (though if you really wanted to go all out, it would only show that once per round, instead of once for each attack). It looks more like what the typical D&D combat rounds are supposed to be. Then there's the fact that it just looked really cool. A lot like the way combat went in the anime. __________________ "There are worlds out there where the sky is burning, and the sea is asleep, and the rivers dream. People made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, somewhere else the tea's getting cold. Come on, Ace; we've got work to do!" Awesome art be here.

02-28-2005, 10:58 AM	#27
Toastburner B Toasty has left the building Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hiding...because I don't want to die. Posts: 3,936	I like the battle-system in Shadow Hearts and it's sequal. The first time I played it, I was like "Oh...it's like Legend of Dragoon...except it makes sense and is easier to do." But, after awhile, you just get addicited to it. If you're not paying attention, you'll waste your turn, up to in and including the game-saving healing spell. Also, the addition of having the criticals in there is a nice touch. I can't even count how many times I've debated with myself on boss battle, wondering if I should "play it safe", or "gamble" and try to get the critical without missing it, and thus, losing my action. The combo-system in Shadow Hearts: Covenant is also pretty good. __________________ I came, I saw, I got team-killed. A lot.

02-27-2005, 01:28 PM	#21
Madcap Minstrel Misanthrope Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	Right now, I'm liking the way they do encounters in Lunar 2. As for actual battles, I like how it works in the Star Ocean and Tales series. Turn-based random encounters bore me, to be honest. I think it's one of the weak points of the Final Fantasy series.

02-27-2005, 03:38 PM	#25
BlackMageGirl! Oh hi! :D Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Currently in reality! Posts: 2,688	I can't just choose one favorite. Most of what I would mention has already been said, including FF8, Chrono Trigger, and Tales of Phantasia. Another that I would like to add is Disgaea. I love all the little quirks and get arounds you can use. ^^

02-28-2005, 12:42 PM	#28
Major Blood I'm out. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: I'm not giving my location to a computer! Posts: 1,859	I'm kinda crossed between the battle system from Chrono Trigger and the Battle System from Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2. __________________ I'm outers folks. Mac can have my stuff.

02-28-2005, 12:45 PM	#29
SNAFU This is my happy face. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorry Ladies... I'm Engaged. Posts: 431	I just like any battle system that doesn't take forever. Chrono trigger got on my nerves about this once I 'mastered' the game (really. The game stops being hard after the floating mountain). I seriously think that Chrono Trigger thinks that all kids either read really slowly or like to check to make sure that monsters still give them the same amount of EXP that they did 20 battles ago. I'll finish a battle and start mashing the 'A' button in a vain attempt to tell the game, "Okay okay! Let's go. Let's GO!" That's why I've never replayed FFVII. The first time I played, I'd think "Woohoo, I got a limit breaker." Towards the end, I'd think, "Shit. I got a limit breaker. I better make a sandwich while I wait." I really liked the Bahamut Lagoon battle system. The choice to get in the opponents face or attack from a distance and the ability to affect the environment was really cool. You could lure your enemies out onto water and drown them. What other games let you do that? __________________ The Fortuna Saga

02-28-2005, 05:46 PM	#30
chronotriggergod Troopa Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ChicagoLand USA Posts: 59	I think CT is the best. I love the individuality of the techs and all the combo that you could do. I love being able to choose for the most part who you could fight. Any game with the ATB system I like though. I don't like gmaes that are straight turn based though.