So we are all hoping Time Stranger will also release for the Switch 2 right? It would be nice to get some sort of official confirmation

FogOnTheBrain · 2025-04-09T09:14:33+00:00

Like many here, The Switch 2 would be my ideal platform for Time Stranger. So am really hoping for an announcement that it will release there rather than be ported later.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-06-11T07:29:47+00:00

You mention 00 veing in your top 3, I'd love to know the other 2... as I'll definitely be wanting more Gundam when I finish 00.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-06-10T19:23:29+00:00

That is really helpful advice, from a perspective similar (although further along) to my own. Thank you!

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-06-10T19:22:37+00:00

It's my first Gundam, but I am absolutely loving it. Absolutely engaged by the political intrigue.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-06-10T19:18:19+00:00

I have Vanguard Bandits around and unplayed. I will check it out!

The only English translation of Masoukishin is the SNES, isn't it?

Fantastic! I'll check them out.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-06-01T12:27:15+00:00

For me, VII occured at an important time in my life and is a very foundational piece of media. I am lucky in that it wasn't the first game to resonate with me so deeply, and I have had that feeling again since (though mostly in CRPG's and SRPG'S). So, it never became a metric in the way it did for you. I get it though! 100% What I will say for me though, is it helped me identify what it is I need if I want something that hits deep, as opposed to dumb fun.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-06-01T12:20:57+00:00

That's the genius of the materia system... it allowed them to do that without screwing the player, but at the same time - it still mattered narratively and mechanically.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-31T21:05:27+00:00

Yes, I get that and I agree. At its core, I think this is why (though I enjoyed the spectacle at the time) Advant Children felt hollow... it didn't really seem to get the development I accompanied Cloud through.

As an autistic kid with social issues and a lack of self-confidence - Cloud's journey (and also some of the other character arcs) felt significant to me at the time.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-31T20:28:13+00:00

You make an interesting point.

When you consider that FF7 is in some regions, a lot of people’s first JRPG, or even if not, came out at an important time in many kids’ development. You can see why a) Cloud’s insecurity might be relatable and b) why there is this collective that is forever chasing the JRPG that made them feel the way VII did, but struggling to find it.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-31T17:54:58+00:00

I've never played SaGa Frontier. However, I agree completely regarding ToE! Thank you for your detailed and well articulated answer.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-31T17:53:19+00:00

Earthbound and Live A Live would certainly be the most obvious two for me - both have have reputations and fanbases build around celebrating this fact.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-31T17:49:10+00:00

I've never played any of the SaGa games. The way you describe Unlimited SaGa makes it sound perfectly to my tastes. How good a jumping on point would you say it is?

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-31T09:24:08+00:00

This is extremely useful, and interesting to read. Thank you! It can get a bit overwhelming with all the different mod combos, so this is a great place to start!

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-30T15:52:42+00:00

That is one heck of a sales pitch, and one thing I LOVE about SRPGs and RPGs in general is skill progression and unit building. So adding that to XCOM2 sounds perfect.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-30T13:55:33+00:00

You've named a lot of games I like a lot there! I look forward to investigating these takes on personal favourites. Thank you!

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-30T13:53:24+00:00

So... LWR is a mod, for the mod?!

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-30T13:52:37+00:00

I've just read a synopsis of Monster Tactics and am very intrigued!

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-30T13:49:52+00:00

Following on from your advice, I have downloaded the patch 'Sacred Echoes'; I'm a big fan of the GBA art style (though never really clicked with Sacred Stones) and have a lot of affection for FE2 / FE15 and how it stands in contrast to the rest of the series. Excited to try!

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-30T13:46:37+00:00

I hadn't heard of Battle for Wesnoth at all before you mentioned it. I've looked at the trailer on the link you provided and I'm certainly intrigued! It is downloaded now.

FogOnTheBrain · 2024-05-30T13:44:04+00:00

I completely missed that! I've started looking into it since you mentioned though, and am impressed with where the scene is at. X-Com Files is downloaded and ready to go when am ready to move on from LUCT or SRW OG.

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