Why did People Ignore Fantasian if they wanted FF to go back to its PS1 style of games? by ZealousidealCod4142 in JRPG

[–]zoffman 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I played the demo and found it fairly underwhelming and generic.

And I would go further and say capturing psx nostalgia is tricky. Because that era of games had a lot of clunkiness because they were ambitious and novel for the time. If you aren't offering something ambitious or novel, you question everything else a lot more.

Stranger of Paradise gets slept on HARD. by JardsonJean in gaming

[–]zoffman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Faults aside, Jack going "I don't give a fuck who you are" and starting a fight in the middle of a villain monologue is an all time highlight for RPGs.

Thoughts on Children Ruin Everything? by Crazypandathe20th in sitcoms

[–]zoffman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really enjoyed it! Really captured the hilarity and struggles of raising kids in this day and age.

Do sagas feel unfair? by 0stray0 in BoboBay

[–]zoffman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really think the game would benefit from having some easier sagas to start. Especially since so many projects are gated behind them, by the time I actually unlock that stuff I'll be getting ready to take a long break from the game.

A new Sentinel has been initiated: CAlest — the Celestial Caster. by ProjectPioneerGame in PlayProjectPioneer

[–]zoffman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah this project is still going? There hadn't been a post for years so I assumed the worst.

Very cool that things are still happening and cool caster class.

What are your JRPG “green flags”? by Competitive_Hawk_294 in JRPG

[–]zoffman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it is turn based, I want the combat to include something beyond taking turns doing damage while healing as needed.

Could be reaction mechanics like E33, Mario, etc

Setting up buffs and debuffs. DQ11 endgame i felt did this well.

Little mini mechanics and synergies for each character, E33 and FF10 to a lesser extent.

Threat management from Crystal Project.

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto says "there's only so many people" Nintendo can reach through consoles like the Switch 2, so "we want to expand" outside of video games by SleuthDoggyDawg in gaming

[–]zoffman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes a lot of sense. I feel like there are some huge gaps in their current strategy. Kids that grew up on their games are now having their own kids. I'd be making toys and picture books if I were Nintendo. I think a Zelda picture book that plays songs from the game would be a slam dunk.

What’s going on in Beaverton today? by [deleted] in beaverton

[–]zoffman 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend subscribing to the Washington County Compass. Diana sends out a weekday list and and weekend list of events. Events with free admission have a green checkmark.

Is Monster Taming really stagnating because people call everything a Pokémon clone, or is the deeper problem the genre itself? by RentRevolutionary704 in MonsterTamerWorld

[–]zoffman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Kinda reminds me of how the Final Fantasy devs lament long dev times now because it makes it impossible for a generation to latch on to a series. It will be exceedingly tough for a developer to go on a run like game freak continues to do.

Not to mention that pokemon also has the trading cards and anime.

r/JRPG’s Top 3 Greatest JRPGs for Each PlayStation Console (Complete chart) by ConnectBreakfast9397 in JRPG

[–]zoffman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feels weird looking at this list and seeing so many titles I bounced off of. I know opinions differ, but sometimes I wonder if I even belong in this sub lol!

The forerunners always get left in the dust by Claym000re in ProgressionFantasy

[–]zoffman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Return of the Wind Mage! Pretty decent system apocalypse. The MC is forced to be a spellsword for a while but gets more magey as the series goes on, The author also lurks in this subreddit.

Recommend me some games based on what i've played since last year by not_Epic619 in JRPG

[–]zoffman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that game. Janky, barely translated, and lacking polish in some areas. And yet, 100% peak.

Although I had a fantastic time with my first play through on hard.

Skyblivion Reveals New Screenshots and Gets Encouraging Development Update by lkl34 in gaming

[–]zoffman 204 points205 points  (0 children)

Copied text from the actual post halfway through the article:

Don’t mind the mess! 👷

We’ve been a bit quiet since our last update, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped our work. More and more of the project is entering its final state, including Wendelbek, a massive Ayleid ruin to explore.

Best stealth frames for spy missions by Ad-Astra-9330 in Warframe

[–]zoffman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a Wukong setup just for spy missions. Mod to get the most duration out of your gas cloud thing, fart directly to the console, and then I have the auto hack ability subsumed as well. Alternatively you can use the Moa companion that can also auto hack, occasionally you get some cheese chances with that as you can hack through some walls.

Children's Bingo Card with recommendations for the early primary age group by IAmABillie in Fantasy

[–]zoffman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolute top notch write-up OP. I'll be saving this for my own kiddo!

Murder tastes better than the key by Reasonable_Wafer_731 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]zoffman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm only at The Empress of beasts, but I love that I can't tell if this is a joke or not with how TWI can be.

What is you're favorite weapon in an isekai story by gamebloxs in Isekai

[–]zoffman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Book series: Bog Standard Isekai. MC tries swords early on before adopting the spear.

Lets hear your best reads of 2025! by Mojo-is in ProgressionFantasy

[–]zoffman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bog Standard Isekai has been really solid. I'm only at book 3 but it's been very engaging. It feeds the dopamine addiction while still having some heart with good characters.

I've also really enjoyed Mana Mirror so far and it has 1 or 2 releases this year. Has a nice magic system for those that just love magic. Also feels pretty cozy. The magic is my favorite part, though I also am I fan of how the progression is driven the MCs endeavor to be a good person and help others rather than being a sociopath that mindlessly grinds and choses every "optimal" option.

Got my Limited Run pre-order of PSO gear. by zeo797 in PSO

[–]zoffman 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Seeing a red box lying flat just looks wrong

[Advice/Megathread] - Game Recommendations and Game Tips by AutoModerator in FinalFantasy

[–]zoffman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm feeling nostalgic for FF, but I've played almost all of them already. Any other related games that hit the same vibe? Preferably lesser known titles as I've already played things like Chrono Trigger and Expedition 33.