most console "RPG" games are not true RPG games. Zelda, FF, etc... they are Adventure games with strong RPG elements.
In a true RPG game you create a character then play that role... it is not an RPG if the character or characters are created for you and you simply assume their role. It is an adventure game... and true, you do play the role of Link the entire game in zelda, but you have no choice... and therefore it is like an adventure game in that regard... even though the leveling and advancement structure is like that of an RPG.
RPG's are about creating a character. I think it is nearly impossible to have a true RPG unless you create the character yourself... and it can be only one character, not a party... I know, I'm a purist... but I started with the real D&D growing up in the 80's.
i agree with you, RPG's you should be able to make ur own char and follow your own story. i do enjoy zelda games though, though twilight princess was too damn easy i stopped playing half way through cause it bored the hell out of me
ya most definitions iv seen for rpg always mention character customization and emphasize that you actions effect the outcome of the game. not sure on the second part but ya.
it doesn't really matter to much to me though, adventure games rpgs.... basket weaving simulators...
I believe the RPG is built into two major structures, Choice-Role and Chosen-Role. Choice-Role being The Elder Scrolls, Chosen-Role being Final Fantasy. Nevertheless, I do believe they are both Role-Playing Games because you are playing the role of a virtual character that can be personalized, whether or not you got to create the character model, storyline and personality for them or not. I prefer to walk my own path, so Choice-Role is my bag.
Well think of having the character pre built like having a character pre built in a DND game. I would say an RPG is assuming the role of a character while games like oblivion are OPEN ENDED RPG's as in there are no limits, but then theres the mixes like GTA 4 were its "open ended" but all you can REALLY do is kill people in ruthless ways. so yeah theres my 2 cents
legend of the dragoon alright, it wasnt that fun but after the first twist in the plot i just wanted to see what happened and i got sick for a couple weeks and just sat and played it.
did u like chrono cross i was really into it until the disk broke.