The Best Action RPGs of All Time

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.2

Gameplay4.9

Graphics3.7

Music4.3

Character3.8

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is widely regarded as one of the greatest entries in the franchise. Packed with hundreds of quests, an enormous monster roster, and brutally satisfying G-Rank hunts, it captures everything that made classic Monster Hunter so addictive: a game where every hard-fought victory feels like a genuine accomplishment. The combat is deliberate and unforgiving. Every mistake is punishable, and every successful hunt feels earned. Combine this with local multiplayer, and it transforms the experience to unforgettable co-op memories with friends. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite remains one of the most beloved entried in the series and a benchmark for classic Monster Hunter.

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しげぽよ
- Probably the single work that spread "Monster Hunter's" popularity - Making the high hurdle of multiplayer, which was hard on the PS2, easy to play on the PSP was the biggest factor in its spread - The number of monsters and abundance of weapon types made it very rewarding to grind - Above all, "let's go on a hunt!" with friends was the ultimate fun - A gem of a masterpiece that let you taste the fun of playing with friends more than you can now
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・たぶん「モンハン」人気を普及させた一番の作品・PS2では難易度が高かったマルチプレイの敷居の高さをPSPで遊びやすくしたのが一番の普及の要因となった・モンスターの数や武器種の豊富さでやりこみがいが非常にあった・何より友達と「一狩りいこうぜ！」が最高に楽しかった・今よりも友達とプレイしてる楽しさを味わえた珠玉の名作

Ronald / 20s / Male
My very first Monster Hunter game and the one that introduced me to the series. I have a lot of memories with this game, especially how difficult yet rewarding it was whenever you built better gear as you progressed through the game. I used to play this a lot with my friends and relatives, and it would take up the whole day.

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23 votes

2

Monster Hunter World

PlayStation 4

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.1

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.7

Music4.3

Character3.8

Monster Hunter World is the fifth mainline installment in the monster hunter series. It remains true to its franchise appeal of actively hunting and fighting monsters through various weapon types with their own levels of complexity. The world built for Monster Hunter World allows its players to use the environment to their advantage, whether to trap monsters through vines, or drop a boulder to deal massive amounts of damage is a welcome strategy. With its gameplay elements, it shows its unique playstyle of hunting with a healthy mix of action, making it perfect for solo or cooperative play.

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うっちー / 30代 / 男性
A work that became my gateway to getting hooked on online games. I'd always liked the Monster Hunter series and had played since "Monster Hunter Portable 2nd," but in this game I interacted with other players, joined a circle, and started playing with friends almost every day. It's a deeply memorable work that gave me a new gaming experience not just of playing a game, but through connections with people. In particular, "Extreme Behemoth" remains strongly impressed on me as one of the toughest, hardest monsters in Monster Hunter history. Of course there was challenging it in coordination with friends, but the once-in-a-lifetime experience of hunting together with players I met in random multiplayer was also a big appeal. Also, I took on solo hunts, which were extremely difficult at the time, and I still can't forget the sense of accomplishment when I finally defeated it after trial and error. It's a special work to me that taught me not just the fun of hunting, but the joy of community and cooperative play unique to online games.
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オンラインゲームに夢中になるきっかけとなった作品です。もともとモンハンシリーズは好きで、『モンスターハンターポータブル 2nd』からプレイしていましたが、本作では他のプレイヤーと交流し、サークルに参加して毎日のようにフレンドと遊ぶようになりました。単にゲームを遊ぶだけでなく、人とのつながりを通じた新たなゲーム体験を与えてくれた思い出深い作品です。中でも「極ベヒーモス」は、モンハン史に残る屈指の高難度モンスターとして強く印象に残っています。フレンドと連携して挑戦するのはもちろん、野良マルチで出会ったプレイヤーたちと協力して狩猟する一期一会の体験も大きな魅力でした。また、当時は非常に難易度が高かったソロ討伐にも挑戦し、試行錯誤の末に討伐できた時の達成感は今でも忘れられません。狩猟の面白さだけでなく、オンラインゲームならではのコミュニティや協力プレイの楽しさを教えてくれた、私にとって特別な作品です。

Aelion / 18-24 / Male
Best game i've ever played, Monster Hunter World has a really good armor and weapon Economy and alongside its Expansion, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, it features one of the best Endgames in the entire series.

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22 votes

3

Kingdom Hearts II

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.5

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.5

Music4.7

Character4.7

Kingdom Hearts 2 has to be iconic for its introduction of flashy, fast, smooth, and stylish gameplay to the KH franchise. The added "context-specific" triangle button to do insane things, the introduction of different forms, and an overall edgier and over the top anime vibe is where Square Enix sort of mastered the identity of "Kingdom Hearts". The standardized camera and the removal of platforming stages was also for the best in this game.

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Zam / 20s / Male
I'm not really sure what to say about this game considering the ratings I gave it. Maybe not an objectively perfect game but definitely a perfect game for me. It improved a lot on KH1 combat and felt so much more fluid. Great worlds, great plot, and great combat.

Sora / 30s / Male
Where do I even start? This is the game that shaped my whole identity, combining the two franchises that I have loved since time immemorial: Final Fantasy and Disney. It also introduced me to the character whose heart I aspire my own to be like.

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16 votes

4

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.4

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.1

Music4.2

Character3.9

A lot of players back then weren't able to play Monster Hunter Tri, as it was the first time the series was placed on a Nintendo console: the Wii. Strangely enough, it was a bit barebones compared to the games that came before and after it. Since Capcom rebuilt the engine from scratch, they had to slash the monster roster and cut four entire weapon classes just to get the game to run on Nintendo's white box. What we got in return was the birth of Moga Village, the debut of the Switch Axe, and the introduction of the infamous underwater swimming mechanics. It was also the only Monster Hunter game to have splitscreen co-op, albeit limited to the arena.

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しろあん / 20代 / 男性
Since it was the first Monster Hunter series game I ever touched, I was able to fully enjoy even the underwater combat that was unpopular among players who'd played through the series. The high customizability of the Bowgun and the fun of crafting gear were good points too. It was also my first online game, so there's quite a lot of nostalgia bias.
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初めて触ったモンスターハンターシリーズだったのもあるためシリーズを通してプレイしているユーザーには不評の水中戦まで楽しみきれる作品でした。ボウガンのカスタマイズ性が高く装備作りが楽しいのも良い点でした。初めてのオンラインゲームでもあったためかなり思い出補正があります。

しろあん / 20代 / 男性
As a sequel to Monster Hunter 3 it was really fun. The feel of the weapon I was using had changed, so I only played up to clearing the story, but the graphics were good, and even though it was a bit heavy, it was my first Monster Hunter you could play on a handheld screen, so I enjoyed it.
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モンハン3の続編として非常に楽しかったです。使用していた武器の使用感が変わってしまったものがありストーリークリアまでしか遊んでませんがグラフィックもよく少し重いながらも手元画面でできるモンハンが初だったため楽しめました

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15 votes

5

Hades

Nintendo Switch

Action RPG Roguelike

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.8

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.7

Music4.6

Character4.9

Hades is a roguelike game where you play as Zagreus, the son of Hades. Your goal is to escape the Underworld and reach the Surface, encountering famous characters from Greek mythology along the way. During your journey, you will receive Boons from the Gods, which serve as temporary upgrades to make Zagreus stronger. Since Hades is a roguelike game, you will inevitably die, but each time you do, you become stronger by unlocking new weapons and upgrades. Hades is perfect for players who want to engage in roguelike action while also enjoying a compelling narrative as an added bonus!

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かど
The exhilarating combat, the art style themed on Greek mythology, and the varied, interesting build-building. Those alone are plenty appealing, but I think what makes "Hades" truly excellent is its roguelike narrative structure. Every time you fail to escape, you get to encounter new story bits, conversations between characters, and lore about the world. This design breaks the conventional structure where you can't see the rest of the story unless you clear it, making failure itself the driving force that advances the story. So no matter how many times you lose, it naturally makes you think "I want to try one more time."
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爽快感のある戦闘、ギリシャ神話をモチーフにした美術スタイル、そして多彩で面白いビルド構築。それだけでも十分に魅力的ですが、『Hades』が本当に優れているのは、周回型の物語構造にあると思います。プレイヤーは脱出に失敗するたびに、新たなストーリーやキャラクター同士の会話、世界観に関する情報に触れることができます。この設計によって、「クリアしなければ物語の続きが見られない」という従来の構造が崩され、失敗そのものが物語を進める原動力になっています。そのため、何度負けても「もう一度挑戦したい」と自然に思わせてくれる作品です

Jowi / 20s / Prefer not to say
This game was the peak of the pandemic for me. I remember spamming my keys so much that my keycaps actually fell off, and I had to get them replaced. Though this game nearly gave me arthritis in my hands and wrists several times, Hades is addictive to play, which I get is the whole point. However, it's so satisfying to be able to make a build of your own and watch how fast it shreds through enemies.

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13 votes

6

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story2.8

Gameplay4.9

Graphics3.8

Music4.2

Character3.8

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is last main line Monster Hunter game released on the PSP, and is centered around Yukumo village. The game introduces new maps, as well as remakes of some older maps. It also introduces new monsters, such as the fan favorite Zinogre.

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サイダー
Honestly, it was more a case of playing it because everyone was playing it. But the Japanese aesthetic and music are still wonderful. Honestly, of the Monster Hunter villages, Yukumo Village is my favorite.
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正直、みんながやっていたからやっていたという感じ。だが和のテイストと音楽が今でも素晴らしく。正直モンハンの村ではユクモ村が一番好き。

Mango / 20s / Male
This is the kid-me talking but MHP3rd was a huge part of my life. My first and only monster hunter game where I reached till the end!

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12 votes

7

Red Dead Redemption 2

PlayStation 4

Survey scores · avg 4.9/5

Story4.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics5.0

Music4.9

Character5.0

"Red Dead Redemption 2 is GTA with Cowboys. The ""2"" in the name is sort of a misnomer kind of how Final Fantasy games are all not related. Red Dead Redemption 2 is more of a prequel to the first game. It's closer to a massive 100 hour cowboy simulator with an absurd amount of attention to detail. This ranges from interactions, dialogue, even in-game physics and horse poop. This is a masterclass by Rockstar in major emotional damage, immersive gunplay with cowboy weapons, and horsing around."

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Jamal / 20s / Male
Red Dead Redemption 2 was such an amazing and beautiful game. I already loved the first game, but the second one grabbed my heart and completely destroyed me. Arthur felt like someone I actually knew, almost like a close friend I went on this long journey with. That ending was one of the few moments in gaming that actually made me cry. You can really tell the devs poured so much emotion into this game.

Stef / 20s / Female
This is not just a game, but a whole experience. RDR2 warped my preferences in narratives, and I began to seek out games with more positive endings, as much as possible. It also raised my standards for open-world games.

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12 votes

8

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.9

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.6

Music4.4

Character4.7

Crisis Core lets you take control of Zack Fair, a monumental figure in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII's story. This prequel shows Zack, as well as familiar characters from the PS1 classic, go through trials and tribulations to unwrap the conspiracy that lies beneath the shiny floors of the Shinra Electric Power Company. As the truth further unravels, so too does Zack's resolve to uphold his honor as SOLDIER.

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Succi / 20s / Male
Ashamed to admit that it's my first Final Fantasy game, but it's the game that I adored the most. Zack was such a cool character for me.

Stef / 20s / Female
The ending to this game was my first heartbreak, that's how much I was attached to Zack Fair back then.

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12 votes

9

God Eater Burst

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story3.4

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.0

Music3.4

Character4.6

God Eater helped prove that you can in fact lay a proper challenge to the dominant species, in this case, Monster Hunter. By adopting a slick, speedy anime-inspired style, God Eater and its expanded edition God Eater Burst catered to players looking for an alternative option to the king of PSP hunting games. Players could switch between weapon modes rapidly when using their God Arcs, swapping instantly between melee, gun, and eater forms to tackle the fast-based battles and fearsome Aragami foes. They could also express themselves and min-max their power by creating customized projectiles and gimmicks in the bullet editor, able to break the game with the right combination of bullet patterns. God Eater also distinguished itself by focusing on companionship and allowing even solo players to hunt alongside NPC partners, relieving some of the lonelieness on a platform with limited online functionality like the PSP.

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Zam / 20s / Male
This game felt like a cooler Monster Hunter that was also easier to get into. Having allies by your side even in single-player made it much more comfortable to play, and I really got into the character, monster, and equipment designs in this game.

Piolo / 30s / Male
A game that I vastly prefer over monster-hunter due to it's fast pace. I can never forget this game's bullet system and how fun it is to get bullet recipes from the net and find out how hilariously broken they are.

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11 votes

10

Kingdom Hearts

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.8

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.4

Music4.6

Character4.7

Kingdom Hearts follows the adventures of Sora, a young boy who wields the legendary Keyblade. By Sora's side are his trusty companions, Donald and Goofy. Together, they set out to save various worlds from darkness, battling the forces of evil in an Action RPG format. You'll meet several familiar faces along the way as you encounter characters from both Disney's expansive library and the iconic Final Fantasy franchise.

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もりちゃん / 30代 / 男性
The famous collaboration between Square and Disney. A masterpiece released by a Square doing well off the explosive hits of the time like Final Fantasy 10, and with Disney's name recognition it shook society, a masterpiece that doesn't pick its audience, with high quality in story, difficulty, BGM, and characters, all of it.
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言わずと知れたスクウェア＋ディズニーのコラボ作品。当時のファイナルファンタジー10等の爆発的ヒットで好調なスクエアから出された名作で、ディズニーの認知度もあり社会を震撼させた名作、人を選ばない作品でストーリー、難度、BGM、キャラクター全てのクオリティが高い。

だーます
I can't forget how excited I got over the collaboration of Disney characters and FF characters. Also, I was so envious of a friend who set Hikaru Utada's theme song "Hikari" as their ringtone that I begged my parents for a cell phone.
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ディズニーキャラとFFキャラのコラボに大興奮した記憶が忘れられない。あと宇多田ヒカルの主題歌「光」を着うたにしてる友達が羨ましすぎて親に携帯をねだりまくった思い出。

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11 votes

11

Monster Hunter Wilds

PlayStation 5

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.7

Gameplay4.0

Graphics4.4

Music4.5

Character4.0

Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest entry of the franchise. Embark on a journey as a hunter through the Forbidden Lands and help a boy named Nata, who was separated from his father and the group called Keepers after the White Wraith attacked their home. With its seamless gameplay and expansive world, the game welcomes newcomers and veterans alike. With better gameplay and flashier combat ensures there's a weapon for everyone. Its massive maps allows you to stay out hunting as long as you like before coming back to base. You'll easily spend hundreds of hours before finally putting the game down.

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Since I was hyping it up so much, the bar was high, but it was satisfying enough that I played without sleeping for a week after release. The volume at launch was small, and I dropped off faster than any game in the series' history. I think the many reused monsters, like the Guardian variants, made me get bored quickly. Still, it was fun enough that I think I'll come back once the G-rank release date is set, and it's content I want to play again.
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期待しまくっていた分ハードルは高かったけど、リリース一週間は寝ずにプレイするほどの満足感があった。リリース当初のボリュームが少なく、シリーズ史上一番手が離れるのが早かった。護竜等の使いまわしモンスターが多いところが早い飽きを感じさせたと思う。ただ、Gのリリース日が決まったら復帰すると思うくらいには面白かったし、またやりたいと思える内容。

Toshiki
Since I was hyping it up so much, the bar was high, but it was satisfying enough that I played without sleeping for a week after release. The volume at launch was small, and I dropped off faster than any game in the series' history. I think the many reused monsters, like the Guardian variants, made me get bored quickly. Still, it was fun enough that I think I'll come back once the G-rank release date is set, and it's content I want to play again.
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期待しまくっていた分ハードルは高かったけど、リリース一週間は寝ずにプレイするほどの満足感があった。リリース当初のボリュームが少なく、シリーズ史上一番手が離れるのが早かった。護竜等の使いまわしモンスターが多いところが早い飽きを感じさせたと思う。ただ、Gのリリース日が決まったら復帰すると思うくらいには面白かったし、またやりたいと思える内容。

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11 votes

12

Monster Hunter Rise

Nintendo Switch

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story2.8

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music4.1

Character4.1

Monster Hunter Rise is the 6th mainline game of the Monster Hunter series, released on the Nintendo Switch. In previous Monster Hunter games, battles are slower and the only weapon that you can jump in is the Insect Blade. In Rise, the introduction of the Wirebug mechanic turned it into fast-paced combat with verticality, aerial attacks, and quick dodge for any weapon you choose. General movement around the map is now quicker with the addition of Palamutes, your trusty canine companion. Monster Hunter Rise strikes the perfect balance between old-school and modern, even with how the new armor sets look and the new monster designs. It's a good entry point for newcomers into the world of Monster Hunter.

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Kevin
I'm not a hardcore Monster Hunter player, and I couldn't really get into World at the time, but when I played this next it just clicked. After leaping off the back of the Palamute, controlling the Wirebug and smashing a monster's head with the hammer feels absolutely amazing. For a Switch 1 game the graphics were quite an effort too, so it manages stages on par with World.
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モンハンのガチ勢じゃないが、当時ワールドはあまりハマれなくて、次これやったら普通にハマりました。ガルクの背中から飛んだ後、「翔蟲」を操って「ハマー」でモンスターの頭を殴るのが最高に気持ち良い。Switch 1にしてはグラフィックもかなり頑張ったので、ワールド並みのステージは担保できてる。

Warren / 30s / Male
One of the better handheld MH games, I've played this game for countless hours and would still come back for more.

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10 votes

13

Wuthering Waves

Steam (PC)

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.7

Graphics5.0

Music4.8

Character5.0

Wuthering Waves is an anime open-world action RPG with incredibly fast, technical, combo-driven combat, limited only by the player's skill, speed, and tactical foresight. It's set in a fantasy sci-fi world and is popular for its heavily emotional stories delivered through masterful cinematic presentation. It is a great fit for anyone looking for an open-world game that delivers consistently high-quality storytelling and challenging battles.

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Al / 30s / Male
My second favorite mobile game of all time. It's insane how this excellent of a game is free to play. Though the story is certainly not always amazing and the performance is a pain, everything else about it is of the highest tier

Trick / 20s / Male
One of the better gacha games in the market, though its optimization in PC has a lot to be desired. Trying it out on the phone really let me see what the game is capable of, unironically.

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10 votes

14

NieR:Automata

PlayStation 4

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.9

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.3

Music4.8

Character4.6

NieR: Automata is a thought-provoking RPG that asks what it means to be human through the lens of the human-like Androids and the ever-evolving Machines who are coming to grips with their own burgeoning humanity. Players get to explore a haunting but beautiful open world, taking on challenging enemies and bosses, and experience a combat system that seamlessly blends hack-and-slash and arcade shooter.

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ちゃんしぃ
The story and music are both the best. Despite being a heavy story, it's not designed to just make you read endless text; it's designed to draw you in with the world, dialogue, and music. It's enjoyable on its own, but since it's part of a series, I'd recommend the past works too, a masterpiece. However, since it also has what's commonly called "Yoko Taro style" salvation-less storytelling, people who are mentally fragile might not be able to handle it. Also, since it's more action-heavy than the previous works, it's hard to recommend to people who aren't used to games...
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ストーリー・音楽ともに最高。重厚なストーリーなのにテキストをひたすら読むような設計でもなく、世界観とセリフ・音楽で惹きこまれるデザイン。単体でも楽しめるが、シリーズものだから過去作も含めておすすめしたい名作。ただ、俗に横尾節といわれる「救いのないストーリー性」でもあるためメンタル弱い人は出来ないかも。また、過去作よりアクション性が高くなったため、ゲーム慣れしてない人にはおすすめしづらい…。

しげぽよ
- Part of the series continuing from Drakengard through NieR Replicant - The action evolved to be more stylish than the previous work, with a sense of exhilaration - It depicts the conflict between androids and machine lifeforms, but both sides have reasons to fight and reasons not to fight, which makes you think - The gameplay leading to the very last ending stirs your heart
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・ドラッグオンドラグーン〜ニーアレプリカントから続くシリーズ・アクションは前作よりもスタイリッシュに進化して爽快感あり・アンドロイドと機械人形の争いを描くが、どちらにも戦う理由や戦いたくない理由などがあり、考えさせられる・一番最後のエンディングへのゲームプレイは胸を熱くさせる

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10 votes

15

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Nintendo Switch

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.3

Gameplay4.1

Graphics4.0

Music4.2

Character4.2

The second part of the long and beloved Xenoblade saga, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 switches things up with a new protagonist, Rex, and a new take on its famously deep combat system, one that prioritizes the partnership between characters and their living Blade weapons, like Pyra and Mithra. With a deep and moving story, a massive sense of scale, and a substantial addition in the form of the Torna: The Golden Country DLC, Xenoblade 2 forms a critical part of the trilogy that helped establish the series' footing on the original Nintendo Switch.

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ヒナタロー / 20代 / 男性
A wonderful masterpiece. Of all the games I've played, its story hit me the hardest, and it's a shame I can only give it a perfect 5. The gameplay was consistently enjoyable overall, but I'd dock points because trying to 100% it takes an absurd amount of time. The graphics were beautiful, at least by the standards of the time. The battle themes are of course always cool, and the insert song "Counter Attack" that plays at various points in the story comes at the perfect moment, playing right when you want it and sticking in your ears. Beyond the main pair Pyra and Mythra, even the enemy character designs are top-notch. There are tons of appealing characters that make it easy to empathize with the enemy side too.
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素晴らしい名作ゲーム、プレイしたゲーム史上ストーリーが最も刺さり、5点満点しかつけれないのが惜しい。ゲームプレイも全体的に常に楽しめたものの、コンプリートしようとすると途方もない時間がかかる点で減点。グラフィックは当時基準だと十分綺麗の範疇でした。戦闘曲が常にカッコイイのはもちろん、ストーリーの随所に入る挿入歌の「Counter Attack」が最高のタイミング、欲しい時に流れて非常に耳に残る。メインのホムラ・ヒカリもさることながら敵のキャラデザも最高。思わず敵方にも感情移入しやすくなる魅力的なキャラがたくさん。

Ervin / 30s / Male
Great JRPG, vast explorables areas and an emotional story despite the fanservice and anime tropes.

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9 votes

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (4G)

Nintendo 3DS / DS

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Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.9

Graphics3.9

Music4.0

Character3.9

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the fourth generation in the series, takes the hunter on a journey with a travelling caravan to explore new lands and towns. Adding new verticality to the hunt, the game adds the ability to jump off of ledges and walls to execute the new mounting action, allowing the hunter to deliver attacks while holding on to the monster. With the addition of two new weapons, the Insect Glaive and Charge Blade, the hunter will take on new monsters like Gore Magala as they journey with the Caravan to help towns and grow as a new and upcoming hunter!

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しげぽよ
- An excellent Monster Hunter playable on the 3DS - The Insect Glaive and Charge Blade were featured for the first time - As grind elements there's careful selection of excavated gear and charm selection, but if you start selecting even the weapon's appearance, you'll never have enough time - Monsters' Apex state basically deflects your attacks unless you carry a dedicated item, so that one point is hard to praise - Among the Monster Hunters you can play on a handheld, it has very large grind elements and is enjoyable
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・3DSで遊べるモンハンの秀作・操虫棍やチャージアックスが初搭載された・やりこみ要素として発掘装備の厳選とお守り厳選があるが、武器の見た目まで厳選しだすと時間がいくつ合っても足りない・モンスターの極限状態は専用のアイテムをもってないと基本攻撃を弾かれるため、そこだけは評価しがたい・携帯機で出来るモンハンの中ではやりこみ要素が非常に大きく、楽しめる

Stu / 30s / Male
Among the MH games, I've likely put the most hours into this game. This was very enjoyable while it was out and the two new weapons were refreshing to play with.

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8 votes

17

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Steam (PC)

RPG Action RPG Open World First-Person

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.2

Music4.5

Character4.0

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an open-world RPG where you play as the Dragonborn, a mortal born with the soul of a dragon, on your quest to defeat the World-Eater, Alduin. Players don't need to rush through the story because there are a lot of sidequests each with their own plotlines that add to the lore of the world you're in. Plus you can get useful weapons, items, or powers. It's fun to choose which race you are playing as because NPCs have different reactions for each. TESV:Skyrim is well-known in the community for the number of mods available that range from cosmetics, UI changes, or just hilarious additions to the game. It's a game that feels different each time you play it because of the freedom you have when building your character and interacting with the world.

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Dea / 20s / Female
I’ve played it on both the PS5 and PC, and I would say the PC experience is better because it gives you access to a wider variety of mods. The reasons it remains one of my favorite games are the same as before: it’s incredibly immersive, the amount of content feels endless, and it gives you the freedom to decide who your character is and what kind of person you want them to be.

さんちゃん
The fantasy RPG. The freedom is off the charts, and there are just so many exploration elements. Each quest is intriguing and rewarding. The community is strong too, with tons of mods, so it's still perfectly fun to play now.
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ザ・ファンタジーRPG。自由度も半端ないし探検要素がとにかく多い。クエスト一つ一つが興味深いしやりがいがある。コミュニティも強くモッドが大量で今でも普通に遊んで楽しい。

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8 votes

18

Horizon Zero Dawn

PlayStation 4

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.5

Music3.9

Character4.4

Horizon Zero Dawn is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where humans live in fear from mechanical creatures that now seemingly rule the world. Players take on the role of Aloy, an outcast Nora whose world changes when she obtains a Focus that allows her to interface with machines and technology from the Old World. As Aloy grows and goes on a journey of self-discovery, she unravels an ancient conspiracy tied to the machines and her mysterious origins, and races against time to stop an ancient destructive force from being awakened.

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Sora / 30s / Male
This was riveting, and its concept was unlike anything I've seen before, combining both tribal and futuristic aesthetics and melding them into one game harmoniously.

Ralph / 30s / Male
Discovering the truth about what caused the near-extinction of the human race. Generally just discovering what caused the world to turn into the current setting.

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8 votes

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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

PlayStation 4

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.1

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.6

Music4.5

Character4.1

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is the expansion to the highly acclaimed base game, introducing the Master Rank difficulty and a continuous endgame loop within the Guiding Lands. The new Clutch Claw expands combat capabilities, granting hunters new grappling and weapon moves. The expansion also broadens the hunting roster with returning classics like Tigrex, leading to an ultimate showdown against the legendary Fatalis.

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Ronald / 20s / Male
I am a really big Monster Hunter fan, so I was really excited to play this again after it was a Nintendo exclusive for such a long time following the PSP. I really enjoyed the combat and how you have to adapt your playstyle depending on the monsters you hunt. I never got tired of hunting different monsters throughout my entire playthrough, which is why I ended up 100% completing the game on both PS4 and PC.

Monster Hunter returned to PlayStation after a long time; grinding Kulve Taroth endlessly with a friend is a good memory. (He ultimately never got his hands on the spread Heavy Bowgun he wanted most before Iceborne arrived.)
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久方ぶりにPSに帰ってきたモンハン、フレンドとマム・タロトを無限周回したのが良き思い出です。(彼は結局一番ほしかった散弾ヘヴィにありつけず、ICEBORNEを迎えてしまった)

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7 votes

20

Zenless Zone Zero

Smartphone

RPG Action RPG Gacha

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.4

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.9

Music4.7

Character4.7

Zenless Zone Zero, popularly referred to as ZZZ, is a gacha game that you don't want to sleep on. This HoYoverse Action RPG with an urban aesthetic and banger soundtrack presents a post-apocalyptic world with style. Go through an immersive story as a protagonist with a mysterious past as they discover the truth of how the world ended. Of course, we'd be getting help from an ever-growing cast of characters each with their own fighting styles, quirks, and hangout availabilities. This game is a must-play for those who enjoy satisfying combat, lovable characters, an intriguing story, and immaculate vibes.

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Mela / 20s / Female
First Hack-and-Slash game that I actually loved playing. The combat is just so satisfying. I also love the story. The music took a while before I could fall in love with it but I eventually did.

Alonso / 20s / Male
I love the aesthetics of the game and the world. The fast paced and wonderful animations

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6 votes

21

The World Ends With You

Nintendo 3DS / DS

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Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.6

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.6

Music4.8

Character5.0

Set in modern-day Shibuya, The World Ends With You is an action RPG that immerses you in its setting through the stylish visuals and music. Its unique battle system perfectly makes use of the Nintendo DS's two screens, allowing you to control two characters at once in combat. One the bottom screen, you can use the pins that you obtain throughout the game to attack. To use these pins and eliminate your enemies, swipe, tap, and press with your stylus. On the top screen, you will be able to play as another character by pressing inputs on the D-Pad in a certain order. While you can let the game auto-play the top screen for you, it is also satisfying to get into the rhythm of getting both characters in sync. The story also tells a heartfelt story about human connection. You play as Neku, who lost his memories and refuses the company of others. As he is dropped into the life-or-death Reaper's Game, he is forced to cooperate with others to survive. Follow his quest to regain his memories, as well as to discover what Shibuya and its people mean to him.

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Ervin / 30s / Male
Addicting combat system and has enough of the Square Enix flair beneath is urban graffiti flavor of anime.

Chad / 30s / Male
Super unique gameplay on the DS that's completely lost in the ports

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6 votes

22

Final Fantasy XVI

PlayStation 5

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.2

Gameplay4.3

Graphics4.7

Music4.5

Character4.7

Final Fantasy XVI is Square Enix's take on a modern Final Fantasy swapping turn-based combat for real-time action, including gigantic Eikon battles. The story itself is darker and grittier compared to previous games, focusing on the horrors of war and its effects on both the soldiers and the civilians who are affected by it.

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うっでぃ / 20代 / 男性
The FF-like fantasy and a dark world are combined, and I think the story was fairly well done. On the gameplay side, public opinion calls it monotonous, but I liked the combat where you maneuver using skill cooldowns, attack parries, and abilities.
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FFらしいファンタジーとダークな世界観が合わさっていて、ストーリーは割といい出来だったと思います。ゲームプレイの部分で世間の評判的には単調といわれていますが、スキルクールダウンや攻撃パリィ、アビリティを駆使して立ち回る戦闘が気に入っていました。

Ronald / 20s / Male
It's the only game that I have for the ps5 and I REALLY enjoyed the combat. The only thing that kept me from giving it a 5/5 were the numerous unnecessary side quests.

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6 votes

23

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE

Smartphone

RPG Action RPG Gacha

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story5.0

Gameplay3.5

Graphics3.8

Music4.3

Character4.3

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is a rail shooter gacha game which uses a cover-and-fire battle system, available for both PC and mobile. On release, its designs had warranted mixed reception for its leaning on suggestive designs on a majority of its playable characters, but players were quickly absorbed by the game's surprisingly dark story and the worldbuilding around the concept of humanity retreating underground. The gameplay has a low skill entry, but combined with teambuilding has a high skill cap, especially when it comes to dealing with either boss fight raids, or PvP. Compared to other gacha games in this generation, the developers are suprisingly communicative and generous with their compensations, and have not hesitated to give updates to characters that are in need of updates like buffs and adjustments.

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ちゃんしぃ
The characters' looks are, well, y'know, but the story is actually quite interesting. It also scores high that if you take your time and progress slowly, the game balance is totally manageable free-to-play.
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キャラの見た目がアレだけど、ストーリーが実はかなり面白い。ゲームバランスも時間をかけてゆっくり進めるなら無課金で全然余裕なのもポイント高い。

Nathan / 20s / Male
Great story, ignore the unnecessary physics.

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6 votes

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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Nintendo Switch

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.8

Graphics3.5

Music4.2

Character3.5

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is the DLC Expansion that brings even more content to the already jam-packed base game. Players can expect monsters new and unfamiliar, alongside some returning faces whom they know and love. In addition, there are even more new game mechanics and playstyles to experiment with, including lots of new weapons and armor. Gear up, head for the Elgado Outpost, and get ready to take on challenges unlike any you’ve faced before.

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ばたし / 30代 / 男性
A Monster Hunter with a very wide range of armor upgrades. At first it was boring, but I personally think it awakened through repeated updates and DLC. As I mentioned, its selling point is the freedom in gear, and it's a series where you want to show off once you build good equipment.
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防具の強化幅が非常に多彩なモンハン始めはつまらなかったが、度重なるアプデとDLCで覚醒したと個人的には思っている前述もしたが装備の自由度が売り、いい装備が出来たら自慢したくなるシリーズ

かなた
A Monster Hunter that's just plain fun for its action. A story-focused, hardcore Monster Hunter like Monster Hunter World is fun too, but Rise, which went all-in on action, is just so fun to fight in. It's also packed with things to grind, and it's a game I can still enjoy endlessly.
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とにかくアクションが面白いモンハン。モンハンワールドのようなストーリー重視な硬派なモンハンも面白いが、アクションに全振りしたライズは戦闘がとにかく楽しい。やりこみ要素も満載で、今でも無限に楽しめるゲーム

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Path of Exile 2

Steam (PC)

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story2.7

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music3.3

Character3.0

Path of Exile 2 is a unique take on the ARPG genre that promises a generational leap for the franchise, even in its Early Access state. It provides a good amount of difficulty due to its Soulslike aspect that keeps players engaged, while also having an in-depth and comprehensive build system with thousands of possibilities to explore. This game also has one of the most active communities and economy because of its lucrative trade market and complicated crafting systems which can turn your most valuable loot into various currencies that keeps the economy spinning.

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Than / 20s / Male
A super fun isometric ARPG. You can spend hours playing it without even realizing. Since I love making builds, PoE 2 is kinda like a playground for ideas to me.

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5 votes

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Monster Hunter 4

Nintendo 3DS / DS

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Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story3.2

Gameplay4.8

Graphics3.4

Music4.2

Character3.8

Despite the challenge of compressing the Monster Hunter formula into the Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 managed to defy all odds and came out as a complete package, with fans even calling it and its successor, MH4U, the pinnacle of the series. It set the standard for the franchise’s storytelling, letting each monster you fight advance the narrative and the mystery of the Gore Magala. While it retains the interconnected, closed-off area sections of the classic entries, the environments feel more dynamic, with more sections you can climb and jump on. This adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay loop when you pair it with the new mechanic–mounting and attacking monsters–granting you a huge advantage when you successfully execute it. This interaction between the mechanics and environment would even continue to be iterated upon well into the future entries of the franchise, like World and Rise.

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ひも
The first Monster Hunter work I played. I bought it because it was popular among the employees at my part-time job at the time. For a while, I fought believing the Insect Glaive's Kinsect marker did damage.
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初めてプレイしたモンハン作品です。当時のバイト先の従業員間で流行っていたため購入しました。しばらくの間、操虫棍の印弾にダメージがあると思い込んで戦っていました。

りんた / 20代 / 男性
The series that first added a jump element to Monster Hunter. Very novel and fun.
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モンハンにジャンプ要素が始めて追加されたシリーズ。とても斬新で楽しい。

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4 votes

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Kingdom Hearts III

PlayStation 4

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.8

Music5.0

Character4.2

A long awaited culmination of many beloved Kingdom Hearts titles, Kingdom Hearts III aims to conclude the Saga by touching on many of the franchise's plot points while still retaining Sora's adventures through Disney Worlds. Kingdom Hearts III's gameplay takes a KH2's acclaimed gameplay and melds it with various mechanics found in other games, such the Shot Clock and Command Forms. This creates one of the flashiest combat systems the series has ever seen. Full of Spectacle, Sentimental, and running on a legacy of many beloved games, Kingdom Hearts III is Square Enix's attempt ata grand return for Sora

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みーちゃん
I started playing because I originally liked the series' world, but I stalled out because I didn't have time. The Gummi Ship was a pain so I quit...
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シリーズの世界観が元々好きでやり始めたけれど時間がなくて頓挫。グミシップがめんどくさくてやめちゃった…

Walter / 20s / Male
Birth By Sleep cast comes back let's go!

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28

Ōkami

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.0

Music5.0

Character4.8

Ōkami is a action-adventure game that follows the journey of the goddess Amaterasu who descends onto the land to restore it from the clutches of the eight-headed demon Orochi and its curse. Along with trusty sidekick Issun, the duo journey through Nippon, helping people and eradicating demons. It's well-known for its gorgeous Japanese sumi-e and watercolor-esque visuals, and the brushstroke painting mechanic that creates suns and moons out of ink. Simply put, its art in interactive form, and is definitely something anyone who appreciates beauty should check out.

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あっきー / 30代 / 男性
A work popular for its Japanese-style graphics and moving story. The distinctive brush-based action is appealing, and while the quirky combat is a little hard to get into, once you get hooked on the story you play forgetting the time. It's a work with deep-rooted popularity, still being released on the latest hardware, and one I love so much I've bought and played it again out of nostalgia.
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和風テイストのグラフィックと感動的なストーリーが人気の本作。筆を使った特徴的なアクションが魅力でくせのある戦闘は少しとっつきにくいものの、ストーリーにハマれば時間を忘れてプレイしてしまいます。最新機種でもリリースされている根強い人気がある作品で昔を懐かしんで再び買ってプレイしてしまうほど大好きな作品です。

A game that gives off a wonderful nuance. A game that draws you in intensely and wraps you in happiness.
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すばらしいニュアンスを醸し出すゲームです。非常に引き込まれ、幸せに包まれるゲームです。

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4 votes

29

Ratchet & Clank

PlayStation 2

RPG Action RPGPlatform

Survey scores · avg 3.5/5

Story3.2

Gameplay4.5

Graphics3.5

Music2.8

Character4.5

Join Ratchet, a skilled mechanic, and Clank, a defective war machine turned loyal companion, as they journey across the galaxy to stop Chairman Drek’s plan to destroy planets for profit. This action-platformer delivers one of PlayStation’s most iconic adventures, featuring an arsenal of inventive weapons, varied level designs, and gadgets that unlock new ways to explore.

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あっきー / 30代 / 男性
An action game where it's fun to switch gadgets and build combat to match the enemy. In particular, the minigames are substantial, and the rewarding battles with hard added conditions as post-story missions, plus races, shooting, and other minigames were so fun I could play them forever. Before I knew it I was playing them while neglecting the story. The character design is well done too, and the object modeling and future-feeling stages were quite well made by the graphics standards of the time. Attack effects fly around and expressions like explosions unfold on a hugely powerful screen right before your eyes, so the immersion was incredible.
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ガラメカを切り替えて敵に合わせた戦闘を組み立てていくことが面白いアクションゲーム。特に、ミニゲームが充実しており、ストーリー戦終了後にミッションとして難しい条件が加わったやりごたえのある戦闘やレースやシューティングなどのミニゲームはずっとやってられるほど面白く。気づいやらストーリーそっちのけでやっていた。キャラクターデザインもよくできており、オブジェクトの造形や未来感を感じられるステージは当時のグラフィックではかなりよくできた部類。攻撃エフェクトが飛び交い爆発などの表現が目の前の大迫力の画面で繰り広げられるので没入感がすごかった。

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3 votes

30

Final Fantasy Type-0

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.3

Graphics4.7

Music5.0

Character5.0

Final Fantasy Type-0's orginal PSP release was an ambitiout title that reaches similar heights as Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and even Square Enix's own Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. As Final Fantasy ARPG, it features a larger scale compared to the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. 14 Playable characters, each with thier own playstyle and allusions to traditional FF roles gives players much more to play with than Crisis Core and KHBBS combined. It also features an overworld for players to conduct military operations in. While darker, bleaker, and more violent than usual, It is nonetheless a classic Final Fantasy premise that involves a plot centering 4 nations each with thier own Crystals. Square Enix was a pushing the limits of handheld consoles during its late 2000s - early 2010s era and Final Fantasy Type 0 was indeed the culmination of all of it. Its a shame that it was never released outside of Japan until its remaster years later

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Armored Core: For Answer

PlayStation 3

Action Action RPGMecha

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.3

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.7

Music4.7

Character4.0

Pilot advanced Armored Core NEXTs as a mercenary in a world fractured by corporate warfare and environmental collapse. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki before his acclaimed Souls series, this entry and generation of Armored Core games delivers the familiar war-torn setting with a much deeper mech customization and redefined, break-neck action.

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The first AC series game I played. At first I couldn't get used to the controls at all and nearly broke.
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初めてプレイしたACシリーズです。最初は全く操作に慣れず、心が俺かけました。

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3 votes

32

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

PlayStation 3

RPG Action RPG First-Person

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.3

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music4.3

Character4.3

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is an epic action RPG where you play as the "Arisen," a hero whose heart was stolen by a legendary dragon. You must journey across the land of Gransys to defeat the beast, accompanied by "Pawns"—loyal, highly customizable AI companions.

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Ronald / 20s / Male
I was really addicted to this game back when I was still in high school. The game had really good graphics for its time, and the combat really gave that “oomph” factor for me. It was very satisfying, and you could really feel the impact of each move when your character wind up a greatsword attack. Although the game was technically incomplete and didn’t have traditional fast travel, it still didn’t bother me. Since I enjoyed the journey with my character and his three pawns. I played multiple runs of this game, and it took quite a while before I finally was done with it.

Alonso / 20s / Male
This game was everything I wanted in a game as a fantasy nerd. It was your classic adventure slay the dragon storyline and the combat system really made me mindblown.

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3 votes

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Dragon Quest Swords

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story3.3

Gameplay3.7

Graphics4.3

Music4.3

Character5.0

Dragon Quest Swords is a first-person action RPG that makes use of the Wii Remote's motion controls. Rather than following the series' classic turn-based gameplay, Dragon Quest Swords lets players slash and parry enemies by swinging the Wii Remote throughout its short but exciting adventure.

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いべっち / 20代 / 男性
Within the Dragon Quest line it's on the minor side, but it's genuinely fun. The BGM isn't by Koichi Sugiyama, but it's fresh and lets you enjoy a different atmosphere than usual.
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ドラクエ系列の中ではマイナー気味だが本当に面白い BGMがすぎやまこういち作では無いものの、新鮮で普段とは違う雰囲気を楽しめる

the other david / 20s / Male
Probably my most replayed Wii game.

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Xenoblade Chronicles

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music5.0

Character4.5

Coming from the Xenosaga Trilogy, Monolith Soft starts its spiritual spinoff in the WII. Xenoblade Chronicles is a JRPG that pushed the WII to its limits. What it lacks in texture, it made up through sheer scale. The world Bionis is wonderful to explore due to very large environments with large creatures to fight. All while being able to see the Giant Mechonis anywhere you go. XC1 is a technical feat on the WII but it also boasts an excellent story and worldbuilding that would be felt in the games to come. You play as Shulk and his group of friends in an adventure that may start out as a personal vendetta but eventually leads them to learn about the true nature of Giant Bionis they inhabit, as well as its connection to Shulk's mysterious Mondado weapon.

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

2 votes

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story3.5

Gameplay3.5

Graphics4.5

Music4.0

Character5.0

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers is a new take on the series, as it swaps out its classic multiplayer dungeon crawler gameplay for a single-player open-world action RPG. Like other longstanding series that came to the Nintendo Wii, this entry takes a more experimental approach that looks to fully utilize the unique Wii Remote controls by using the kinetic ability system to manipulate gravity.

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Trick / 20s / Male
I still remember doing Chocobo races and even searching for eggs to hatch Chocobo chicks from scratch. The game is a bit vague now, but I still remember its cool gameplay and amazing graphics in the Wii.

the other david / 20s / Male
For some reason I remember this game fondly, but have 0 memory of anything about it. Take ratings with a grain of salt.

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1 votes

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Monster Hunter Tri

Nintendo Wii

Action RPG

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Monster Hunter Tri is the first game in the franchise that was released for the Wii. It introduced various new content such as the new Switch Axe weapon, Bowgun customization, and included underwater combat that was only ever implemented on Monster Hunter Tri specifically. Not only did they add new mechanics that was practically the blueprint for the modern Monster Hunter of today, but they also introduced new monsters that would eventually turn into classics such as Barroth, Deviljho, Lagiacrus, and the Symbol of Destruction, Alatreon.

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あいだ / 30代 / 男性
My student years fell apart because of this.
Show original (日本語)
俺の学生時代がこれのせいで崩壊した

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1 votes

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Tales of Vesperia

Xbox 360