The First RPG You Played
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I can't remember the name of the first RPG I played. It was for one of those old computer console systems.
The first RPG I played that I actually understood what I was doing was Fantasy Legend I.
The first RPG I played that I actually understood what I was doing was Fantasy Legend I.
Mine was Final Fantasy VI. The playstation anthology version to be exact. my brother had borrowed some crash bandicoot game from a friend, and inside the case, in addition to crash, was FFVI. It was the first game of its kind that i'd ever seen, let alone played, and i was hooked instantly. unfortunately i didn't get much time with it 
but the thing still holds a place m-my h-heart....................
but the thing still holds a place m-my h-heart....................dadevvtsvre
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My first was probably Quest 64. Needless to say, I didn't get the concept of battles, healing, saving, and thought it was pretty crap. The first real RPG that I've actually liked and understood was probably Final Fantasy I for the GBA. I actually haven't played many RPG's, and maybe have only beaten five or so. It took me a while to "get" them, I guess.
Either Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars for the SNES, or Final Fantasy III for the SNES (i.e. FFVI). My parents were at a seminar in Chicago, so my aunt and uncle were watching my sister and me. My cousin was the same age as my sister and had a Super Nintendo. Those were just a couple of the games he had, but I was hooked. I was always excited whenever my Parents has to go to Chicago because it meant I got to play video games (the only ones we had at homes were a select few for the Genesis)
Mine was also Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Geno Rocks.
I see a lot of you people have played a lot of newer games as your first RPG. Either you're really young. Or you didn't get into gaming until later on in life.
My first game ever was Super Mario Bros and Duck Hunt. Got it when I was like 6
I see a lot of you people have played a lot of newer games as your first RPG. Either you're really young. Or you didn't get into gaming until later on in life.
My first game ever was Super Mario Bros and Duck Hunt. Got it when I was like 6
OMG I never thought I would meet someone from this tragedy. :boo:Tachiba":2r82754q said:
Mine was Legend of Zelda (if you accept this as a RPG). I was 8. I loved the graphics, I loved the freedom, the musics and the puzzles. The is one of my all time top ten best game still.
Otherwise for "real" RPG (like turn based) it was Breath of Fire 2. And I was 15. That was great. In my country there was not really any RPG game release since FF7 in fact. (FF7 was cool too but came in bundle with some emo fanboys, too bad).
although ff6 is the greatest game of all time it wasnt my first rpg
technically i watched my mom play FF1, IV, VI, Chrono Trigger other various rpgs growing up so Idk if those would consider as my "first" rpg. Technically, the FIRST rpg I ever played was dragon quest I/wizardry 3 YEAH THATS HOW HARDCORE OLDSCHOOL I AM. i hated the obsessive griding and low time cap in dq (you can beat it in 5 hrs with SUPER GRINDING). it holds a special place in Videya gamm hell. (future installments such as IV, VI, VII and VIII are near to my heart <3)
technically i watched my mom play FF1, IV, VI, Chrono Trigger other various rpgs growing up so Idk if those would consider as my "first" rpg. Technically, the FIRST rpg I ever played was dragon quest I/wizardry 3 YEAH THATS HOW HARDCORE OLDSCHOOL I AM. i hated the obsessive griding and low time cap in dq (you can beat it in 5 hrs with SUPER GRINDING). it holds a special place in Videya gamm hell. (future installments such as IV, VI, VII and VIII are near to my heart <3)
First RPG was Shining Force. Up to that point, it was all about Sierra adventure games. I was 8. I had no freaking clue what the hell was going on. Why was it so boring? Why could I only move 1 space at at a time? Why couldn't I just get a mushroom or ring power-up and stomp on the bad guys?
Obviously, I didn't "get it". It was too boring and confusing. I had only ever played action/platformers, and this was entirely different. From then (for years and years) on I figured all RPG's were like that, all the way up until Final Fantasy IX (still my fave FF). I played it sheerly out of boredom because it's all my friend would lend me. Then I fell. In. Love. After that, I played FFVII. I remember that I wasn't terribly impressed with it, but it wasn't BAD. Then I played Chrono Cross and Chrono Trigger (yes, in that order, unfortunately), and that was it, I was deeply enamored with RPGs from hence force.
A few years ago I started hating them again, mostly only because they can't seem to shake the same fundamentals I saw in the early days of RPG making. So I took up shooters and action
Only recently, with the inception of Western RPGs (KOTOR, Fallout), have I been able to get back fully into the RPG "deal". I just want me some excitement and story! You can't get that by grinding 50 hours solid.
Obviously, I didn't "get it". It was too boring and confusing. I had only ever played action/platformers, and this was entirely different. From then (for years and years) on I figured all RPG's were like that, all the way up until Final Fantasy IX (still my fave FF). I played it sheerly out of boredom because it's all my friend would lend me. Then I fell. In. Love. After that, I played FFVII. I remember that I wasn't terribly impressed with it, but it wasn't BAD. Then I played Chrono Cross and Chrono Trigger (yes, in that order, unfortunately), and that was it, I was deeply enamored with RPGs from hence force.
A few years ago I started hating them again, mostly only because they can't seem to shake the same fundamentals I saw in the early days of RPG making. So I took up shooters and action
Only recently, with the inception of Western RPGs (KOTOR, Fallout), have I been able to get back fully into the RPG "deal". I just want me some excitement and story! You can't get that by grinding 50 hours solid.
God. I hate when trolls try to make me look like an idiot. Look. SNES is just one system above NES. I was only saying that because they were mentioning games on the PLAYSTATION.. :fap: AND 64
No I'm kidding, I meant to say RPG games but seemingly left it out
Yes it's entirely impossible.Luminier":3a6d32i7 said:
No I'm kidding, I meant to say RPG games but seemingly left it out
Also just so you dont think I was serious Stargundam, my last post was sarcasm
I wasnt trollin you, or talking about you. I was just singling out your quote and applying it to the thread.
Honestly alot of my friends first and ONLY rpg is FF 10, idk. Its my least favorite off the FFs.
I wasnt trollin you, or talking about you. I was just singling out your quote and applying it to the thread.
Honestly alot of my friends first and ONLY rpg is FF 10, idk. Its my least favorite off the FFs.
i think it was brave fencer musashi. i remember i bought it at the same time as skullmonkeys and croc 2. @_@
btw not everyone who didn't play dragon warrior 1 is a kid or just never played games until they were older. i've always played games but i didn't give a shit about anything that didn't contain monsters, aliens, or guns as a kid.
btw not everyone who didn't play dragon warrior 1 is a kid or just never played games until they were older. i've always played games but i didn't give a shit about anything that didn't contain monsters, aliens, or guns as a kid.
Shining Force for Sega Genesis was the first RPG I played, as well as the first one I completed. I was 4-5 when I first played it, and completed it within a month or so. I wasn't that confused by it because my mom was/is an RPG fan and helped me out. My only problem with it was the ability to sell weapons, even if it would leave you without one. I once sold all my weapons, only to discover that I didn't have enough money to buy them all back. Could be worse, though (my Dad sold the Sword of Vermillion, which you need to beat the last boss of Sword of Vermillion).