My first experience with an RPG on console was a bad one, should i still give the RPG genre a second chance?

Ok so the first RPG i've played on console (PS3) was Dragon Age Origins, and that game was terrible! Im the type of guy that likes to only play FPS and racing games, but im getting bored and tired of those games, i want to try something new, something that will get me hooked for a long time.



I want to give the RPG genre a second chance, but im scared that it will end up as another bad experience like the last one. Im looking towards Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and maybe even the epic looking Skyrim that is comming early November. I saw a few reviews and gameplay videos on YouTube about Oblivion, and to be honest, it looks incredible! I like how you can go in first person view and that your the one who desides when to slash and block, i like that! The magical spells also look sweet, like fireballs and stuff like that.



It feels like if Dragon Age was rushed compared to Oblivion and Skyrim,judging from the videos and gameplays i saw. Typical EA, they push out so many games every year... So should i give RPG's a second chance? And would Oblivion/Skyrim be a better start for me? Im new to RPG's so i hope that Oblivion %26amp; Skyrim aren't to complicated. Oh and do i need to play the older Elder Scrolls game to understand whats going on in Oblivion and Skyrim? Because i never played the older ones. I only play on my PS3 because my PC is not powerfull enough to play games on.My first experience with an RPG on console was a bad one, should i still give the RPG genre a second chance?
Like you, I hated Dragon Age - with a fiery passion. From what I hear it's style is very similar to WoW, they seem to have specialised it far too much in that direction, the battle was just awkward (as a non WoW player). Not to mention the complete lack of battle tutorial.

By no means let Dragon Age finish off your experiences with RPG.



I had got Dragon Age because I loved how amazing BioWare were with Mass Effect 2 (it's FPS cross with RPG, definitely worth a try as something of a bridge, one of my fave games ever).



Anyway, Elder Scrolls is the way to go - yes. But don't get Oblivion. It's not long till Skyrim's out now and it'll be 100x better. Don't get me wrong, I loved Oblivion, kept me occupied for ages - but it's quite an old game now. It came out not long after the PS3 came out, and it really does feel like an early bird PS3 game. It can keep you busy for hours - but so will Skyrim. There's no point starting Oblivion now when Skyrim's just round the corner and will be even bigger and miles better.
I love fps's but i tried out oblivion and really liked it. Dragon age origins was a little less than ok but the second one was alright. Judgin on how good the first oblivion was though, skyim should be badass. Already got that pre-ordered. As well is mw3, of course.My first experience with an RPG on console was a bad one, should i still give the RPG genre a second chance?
Try Nier.

Reviewers hated it, gamers loved it.
http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchty鈥?/a>

Here is the opening of nier:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SCcbmFBP鈥?/a>

btw Dragon Age Origins was a HUGE fail at the consoles.
If you're limiting yourself to your playstation 3, download an old final fantasy off the PSN and give that a shot. I find that the newer RPGs suck compared to the classics on the more classic systems.My first experience with an RPG on console was a bad one, should i still give the RPG genre a second chance?
NO,DON'T GIVE IT SECOND CHANCE..................RPG GAMES ARE LIKE READING NOVELS,PLAYED DRAGON AGE 2 %26amp; WITCHER 2............FELL ASLEEP AFTER 10 MIN
I would try this:
http://dungeonfighter.nexon.net/default.鈥?/a>

It is an MMORPG, that is in the style of an arcade fighter. It is FREE, except for added bonuses such as extra cloths, pets, etc.

Here is some gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia13oSwTD鈥?/a>
(This run is a different kind of area. It is place where you have to clear each floor. It is fun to party in.)
i loved dragon age origins/awakenings but i have been gaming for 35 years so its not my first rpg.oblivion is a good game but you should try the elder scrolls morrowind game of the year on pc,sorry no ps3 version.this is a much better game than oblivion because there is no leveling system for your weapons and armor.in oblivion you cant use or find daedric weapons and armor until your at level 20,in morrowind if you can find it you can use it,plus most of the spells are the same,there are some different ones in oblivion but its no big deal.i know you said your pc isn't powerful enough but morrowind is an older game,check out the specs on this site,you may be able to play morrowind and not game of the year version.hope this helps.http://www.uesp.net/wiki/morrowind:morro鈥?/a>
Get Skyrim for the PC. Even if u have to upgrade your PC. U will be so glad u did.



First of all your performance and graphics will be a lot better than what the consoles can support.

And then there will be massive mod content just like Oblivion (this will keep your game alive long after the stock game has worn thin)

Patches and bug fixes are released first for the PC (both officially and unofficailly)

U have access to the command console to bypass glitches and bugs (and cheat if u want).

U have access to the construction set which allows u to make your own content for the game.

And if u like the PS3 or Xbox360 controller interface, u can use those on your PC also (with special interface programmes like "Xpadder").



Another thing about PC gaming is that there are almost always "no-disc" patch files which allows u to play the game without having to always put the game disc in the drive. Without jailbreaking your console, u can't do this on a console.



And Bethesda's games are usually higher quality with better gameplay than most other developers. So that's another consideration to induce people to buy their games.
Comparing all RPG's together like that is a mistake as unlike FPS's they all play in very different ways. Dragon Age: Origins is what i'd call an Action/RPG, a very western take on the genre. Oblivion is totally different in so many ways its almost impossible to put it into the same category as DA:O or any JRPG's. You have games like Lost Odyssey that are random encounter games and turn based in combat, its a slow pace but heavily story driven so lots of cut scenes. Mass Effect is an action/RPG like DA:O but is a shooter and you control all the actions and like DA:O is mission based. Then you have games like Fallout 3 and Oblivion which are open world RPG's with straight up action that you control and have FPS type controls.



Sorry to go on but as you can see RPG's are a very diverse genre. So to sum up..



Oblivion/Fallout 3 are the closest you are gonna get to FPS games but expect a lot of running around doing missions.



Final Fantasy/Lost Odyssey are very story driven and run at a slower pace, they have lots of cut scenes and the combat done in its own battlefield. These type of games can also come in turn based or real time combat variations but both have a similar style.



Mass Effect/ Dragon Age are very action oriented but still have RPG elements like leveling, looting and side missions etc. Most of these types of RPG's can also be played at your own pace and missions done in any order you want.



If any of these sound good to you then give them a blast and i hope you find a type that you like :)