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DS/3DS Games with best storylines
- Jan 8, 2013 5:54 pm GMT
I've decided to quit online multiplayer, atleast for now, and focus more on story driven games. I have professor layton, the mario RPGs, pokemon mystery dungeon, and ordered 999. So what other DS or 3DS games would you reccomend for someone looking for a deep, interesting, and even emotional story to experience.
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- Jan 8, 2013 9:09 pm GMT
After you're done with 999, Virtues last reward is a given. I also enjoyed the story of The World Ends With You.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 8, 2013 9:19 pm GMT
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El ZoRRo vs Omega Prime! Witness the epic battle yourself! Who was right? Lord only knows(well, Him and anyone who finished the ninth grade...)I'm a firm believer in Hotel Dusk.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 8, 2013 10:58 pm GMT
Trace Memory, Hotel Dusk, Last Window (Dusk sequel) - all made my Cing
Zero Escape 999 and, after that, its 3DS/Vita sequel Virtue's Last Reward - Thank me and whoever else recommended this later.
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- Jan 8, 2013 11:00 pm GMT
And about Layton. Unwound Future's story and ending WILL make you emotional as it starts to wrap up.
"What a twist!" - M. Night
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- Jan 9, 2013 6:11 am GMT
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Any of the Dragon Quest Games IV, V, VI, IX. I love them all but my personal favorite is V. Where else can you start as a kid and his dad, grow up, chose a wife, marry and have kids of your own, all while fighting the baddies and the bosses to make the world a better place?
Rune Factory 3. Really good storyline, lots of interesting characters. The best of the Rune Factorys.
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- Jan 9, 2013 6:17 am GMT
Nothing beats Radiant Historia when it comes to storyline. It has one of the best in any game I've played, ever.
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- Jan 9, 2013 8:22 am GMT
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Season Finale on May 1Ace Attorney series.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 9, 2013 8:59 am GMT
So I've played 999 and am almost done w/ Virtue's Last Reward. One thing I really like about these game is the very grim atmosphere they have. Do any of the visual novel type games mentioned have a similar feel to them? It seems like the Layton series is kind of cute and charming in comparison but I haven't played any of it. How about the Ace Attourney series? I already have Hotel Dusk on deck...
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- Jan 9, 2013 9:17 am GMT
Now Playing: Persona 4 Golden l Fire Emblem 6 l Persona 3 Portable
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Season Finale on May 1[QUOTE="logicalfrank"]So I've played 999 and am almost done w/ Virtue's Last Reward. One thing I really like about these game is the very grim atmosphere they have. Do any of the visual novel type games mentioned have a similar feel to them? It seems like the Layton series is kind of cute and charming in comparison but I haven't played any of it. How about the Ace Attourney series? I already have Hotel Dusk on deck...
[/QUOTE] Ace Attorney is far from grim. There is a reason why it's doing the collaboration with Layton series....- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 9, 2013 9:48 am GMT
Devil Survivor 1 and 2.
If you go for the first one, get the enhanced port for the 3DS, Overclocked.
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- Jan 9, 2013 9:53 am GMT
Yeah I'm just going to have to repeat the 999/VLR thing. I played both of them over this holiday break and was blown away.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 9, 2013 9:58 am GMT
999 (and i'm guessing VLR as well, since it's a direct sequel) is not only the best story on the DS, it's among my favorite stories ever. i put it on par with my favorite books. it's an excellently written thriller, and pretty emotional too. it also has a very unique plot mechanic, in that you have to achieve all the endings to figure out the plot, and then move to the "true" ending, where all your questions are answered in a surprising way. so don't make the mistake of thinking you're done with it just because you reached an ending. i'm not one to cry over stories myself, but i was pretty down during certain parts of 999, and i've had a friend tell me that one part in 999 and another in VLR had him crying, like, a lot. it's very intense, but very rewarding as well, in a way. moving to something more gamey, the world ends with you is one of my favorites on the DS. come to think of it, it uses a similar plot mechanic to 999, but much more linear and less "groundhog day" in that regard.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 9, 2013 9:59 am GMT[QUOTE="nintendofreak_2"]
Nothing beats Radiant Historia when it comes to storyline. It has one of the best in any game I've played, ever.
[/QUOTE] well, do yourself a favor and get into the Zero Escape games then. i mean, i'm sure radiant historia is pretty good (wouldn't have ordered it otherwise), but i find it hard to believe it can top 999. quite a rollercoaster that game.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 9, 2013 10:49 am GMT
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3DS FC: 2234-7484-5948[QUOTE="nintendofreak_2"]
Nothing beats Radiant Historia when it comes to storyline. It has one of the best in any game I've played, ever.
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This. But I havent played 999.
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- Jan 9, 2013 3:13 pm GMT
[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]well, do yourself a favor and get into the Zero Escape games then. i mean, i'm sure radiant historia is pretty good (wouldn't have ordered it otherwise), but i find it hard to believe it can top 999. quite a rollercoaster that game.[/QUOTE]What I saw from the gameplay it's just not my kind of game. I can't see myself getting into it.
Radiant Historia was just so refreshing when I played it, and mind you this was literally a week or two after I had finished Xenoblade. It's story really is something I find really special throughout and it only gets better and better as the game progresses.
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Radiant Historia, Knights in the Nightmare, Final Fantasy IV, Dragon Quest V, Okamiden, Solatorobo all have compelling stories. Also there is a text driven game known as Theresia made by Axys who also made the famous 999. Theresia is deeply flawed but the story is well worth it and quite unique. Also Dragon Quest VI's story is quite good, but more for the concept then the emotion. My favorite story out of the oens listed there is Knights in the Nightmare, followed closely by Radiant Historia. Both have really unique and interesting stories, along with a great cast.
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- Jan 9, 2013 4:34 pm GMT
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Most Anticipated: Total War: Rome II l GTA V l Pokemon XY
Season Finale on May 1[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="nintendofreak_2"]Nothing beats Radiant Historia when it comes to storyline. It has one of the best in any game I've played, ever.
[/QUOTE] well, do yourself a favor and get into the Zero Escape games then. i mean, i'm sure radiant historia is pretty good (wouldn't have ordered it otherwise), but i find it hard to believe it can top 999. quite a rollercoaster that game.[/QUOTE] Lol anime game.- Please wait. Quick reply will be available shortly.
- Jan 9, 2013 10:27 pm GMT
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2 is a great option if you enjoy strategy games. Its story is generic and similar to the first prequel on the GBA, but you can sink many hours into between all the missions and classes for the characters.
Highly recommend Hotel Dusk and the Layton series as others have.
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- Jan 10, 2013 4:20 pm GMT
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And about Layton. Unwound Future's story and ending WILL make you emotional as it starts to wrap up.
"What a twist!" - M. Night
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yeah, I've heard. I've only played last specter and playing miracle mask now. I almost feel like skipping the first two to play unwound future. I'm also very curious about the time traveling mystery and how that will unfold
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