Recent content by cj_iwakura

Glad we actually agree. This felt like Suda 51 reigned in by EA's leash. Also, he didn't direct; he was 'executive director', whatever that means. He hasn't directed a game since No More Heroes 1, to my knowledge.

I still own all of Sailor Moon, start to finish, including the three films and the OAV(s).

Can I vote for Izanami?

Funny the article wouldn't mention Persona 4, as the entire game comes down to Izanagi and Izanami. Also, Lucifer is the main antagonist of SMTIII, and plays a bit role in almost every main game in the series, including Raidou 2.

I'm guessing the writer only played the most stereotypical of JRPGs, or she's going by what she's read about them.

This is written in response to an article from The Escapist, so you might want to read it first to get an understanding of what this is a counterpoint to. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/issues/issue_279/8296-Wussy-RPG-Girls In the JRPG, you have girls like...

Magna Carta: Tears of Blood. Worst RPG I've ever played.

3rd Generation (8-bit NES/SEGA MASTER): Phantasy Star (Master System). 4th Generation (16-bit SNES/GENESIS): Final Fantasy 3(6). Alt: Lunar- The Silver Star (Sega CD). 5th Generation (64 bit PS1/N64): Dragon Force (Saturn). Alt: Persona 2: Eternal Punishment(PS1). 6th Generation...

It is the reason Square Enix exists and Hironobu Sakaguchi left.

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha (1) is the easiest SMT game I know of, but it became stupid rare when 2 came out.

Pretty weak timeline. Either stick to numeric entries or do EVERYTHING. And no it wouldn't take long. I could compile a more thorough list in a few minutes.

Great interview. Also, I always recommend starting with Nocturne. It's a classic for a reason, and like no other RPG ever made.

This article tries too hard to be sensationalist. It's so narrow minded it's almost judgmental.

I like that somehow people think female protagonists treated as T&A quotient is exclusive to Eastern RPGs.

This article focuses on the bad, and makes no mention of the good. You mention Wild Arms 4, but not Wild Arms 3's Virginia, a strong woman who perfectly stands on her own. Digital Devil Saga's Argilla devours her enemies whole. Angel from the same series is downright vicious. Persona 2...