End of Eternity (360/PS3)

[goh]

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Here's a lesson on the battle system: http://rpgland.com/sega/everything-y...battle-system/

[Flawless]

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Eurogamer Review - 8

At times you'll have no doubts that this is the best JRPG of the generation, a fast-paced, interesting and creative detour from a stagnant mainstream. At other moments, usually when facing the tenth Game Over screen during a difficult boss battle, you'll wonder whether the game suffers from poor balance, born from its developer's stubborn insistence on novelty for the sake of it.

Either way, by the end of the adventure you'll be certain that Resonance of Fate's approach is a one-time affair, unlikely to inspire any copycats. Its ideas are simply too leftfield, and too fully realised to be closely imitated.

Nevertheless, this is a hugely interesting game, as fascinating as it is frequently frustrating, as engaging as it is eccentric and, for those who are hooked by its quirky charms, it will provide one of the most inspired approaches to the JRPG seen in a decade.

[Kully]

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Picking it up tomorrow for the 360. I got burned out playing FF already (playing it for hours on end would do that to you), so I'm looking at trying something else to mix it up.

10 difficulty levels? Jeez.

lol - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=augoCqqxlE0#t=0m30s

[goh]

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http://screwattack.com/blogs/Specters-Entirely-Pointless-Blog/Five-Reasons-To-Pick-Up-Resonance-of-Fate-Read-it-you-might-be-surprised

I kinda feel like I have to buy it now after FF XIII being so sub-par but it appears I'll have trouble finding it.

[Flawless]

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lol - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=augoCqqxlE0#t=0m30s

It seems Nolan North is the most popular voice actor in gaming these days.

[goh]

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If you want real hilarity look up Chapter 5 Vashyron Dance.

I'd post it but I don't think it's really appropriate for here...

[goh]

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8 from Gamesradar:

You'll love

* Strategic battle system
* A giant experience
* Guns, guns, guns!

You'll hate

* Incessant grinding
* Huge difficulty spikes
* Cliched characters and vague story

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/re...05141733163025

[Pokes]

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Well any impressions?

[Kully]

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Combat is difficult (at least for me) in the game. It's very deep, involving multiple layers to master it. The difficulty wavers a lot, I'd be fine fighting some enemies but then run up on a boss or some random encounter (won't spoil) and get really messed up. You have to be on your toes because sometimes one screw up will end up in a loss. On the world map the battles are random, you can avoid them in dungeons.

The story isn't really existant, but the best part of this game is easily the character interactions. The way they talk and get along is truly funny (that video above where the girl slaps the guy is just a small sample - Vashyron's jokes are hilarious).

The game cycles through a day/night system, which seems to matter for the story. Things change (people/locations) depending on what time you visit them.

Customization is also great, lots of clothing options; however, the best part is the gun options. Not realistic at all, but you can customize your weapon to the hilt.

Here's a good review: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/re...nance-of/63361

I said this before, but Vashyron is freaking hilarious

[Pokes]

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Sounds good, I'll try to pick it up.

[Kully]

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This game is much more challanging than I thought it would be before purchasing. I'm not adept at many games, but I put this one down for a while so I could play the more forgiving FF13. One screwup can before a very fast game over.

I forgot one of my hates for this game. It seems you can't save in dungeons. urgh.

[goh]

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I don't think those random encounters you got messed up in are random if you're talking about what I think you're talking about.

I've just been grinding mostly. Those outfits cost a lot anyway.

[Defel]

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The combat system is pretty good, but it's not good enough to prevent the grinding for hex pieces from being extremely tedious.

[goh]

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By all accounts if you don't grind you get your butt handed to you anyway.

[Cyros]

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