Considering LoZ an RPG is debatable. It does not have enough factors necessary to consider it an RPG. Sure, it has light RPG traits but not enough to consider the genre an RPG. Its much more safe to call it an Action Adventure.
In the same way, Monster Hunter is not an RPG at all, the only RPG elements in it are character customization and gathering materials to get better armor and weapons.
Actually that's what's so beautiful about Zelda, it has so many gameplay elements on each game that forcing it into a single category is hard. It has minigames, it sometimes has horse races, or loftwings, etc., it has combat, it has puzzles, it has story, it has characters, you upgrade link as you continue and he becomes stronger, it's also very artsy, and I could go on, but I think everyone got the point.
So glad to see DotNW and Last Story mentioned. I always feel like one of only a handful of people who like them or even know about them! These are all great games and 3 of my all time favorites are here! This is a top 5 list I am in full support of.
Monster Hunter is more of action with some RPG elements, like the giant inventory management system and the weapons and armor. Some could also argue that it does have a leveling system, but you level more by leveling up your gear and learning about the monsters you'll be facing.
I believe it technically is; you're playing the role of link. It has character development, story, just not the typical "leveling up" that most RPGs display.
It's a game. He just showed the intro, which is animated. However, I suggest the first Tales of Symphonia (for Gamecube) rather than this wii version. It's an RPG game that has a unique battle system that is one of those "easy to learn but difficult to master" kind of thing. It's pretty fun.
I can say why you will say LoZ isn't a RPG, but Monster Hunter is pretty much a role playing game. No one says RPG got to have not action filled combat :3
rpg game Web definitions A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making or character development. RPG- Do you assume the role of a character in a fictional setting? Is there some sort of story? Do you interact with other characters and the environment around you as you follow this story? Do you make decisions on your character's behalf? Is there some sort of structure and/or character development? Then it's an rpg. Chess is not an rpg. But if you throw in characters, assume the role of at least one of those characters and then follow some sort of story, it becomes an rpg.
I'd call Zelda an RPG myself BUT it was out on NGC first and I was expecting a list of wii only games, so it should still not be on the list, whether or not it was initially intended for the Wii. :v
I wasn't as much referring to the actually ranking system, but more referencing the fact that leveling up your gear directly raises your abilities, which is way more applicable to Monster Hunter than most games I've seen. If you don't upgrade your weapons and armor, there is absolutely no way to win.
I haven't played that one, so you may be right. But here's straight from Wikipedia: "RPGs rival adventure games in terms of their rich storylines, in contrast to genres that do not rely upon storytelling such as sports games or puzzle games. Both genres also feature highly detailed characters, and a great deal of exploration. However, adventure games usually have a well-defined character, whereas while RPGs may do so, many allow the player to design their characters. Adventure games usually..."
Zelda is no RPG, ahahahah. I doubt Monster Hunter can be considered one either, no leveling system which is the core of every RPG game. Collecting/upgrading gear isn't enough to consider it a RPG.
100Kingdom Zelda is considered an action/adventure game, never a RPG. Monster Hunter... Mmmyeah, guess you could say it's a RPG, but idk, it doesn't quite fit.
People's debate about it being an RPG comes from mainly about the fact that you progressively get stronger through obtaining new items and overcoming new obstacles, as well as the dungeon vibe the game gives off, not the fact that you're Playing as a character. But again, This is one of the most debated things next to The Top game of all time (which of course in the race for that, is zelda)
Why is the Legend of Zelda here!? Its not even an rpg, it barely comes close to being one, yeah you control a character with a major role to the story but that's it.. The LoZ series has never been rpg related, the genre for the games are mostly Action, Adventure and Fantasy. There is comedic aspects to the newer games too. Skyward Sword (my fav addition to the series) had the most comedy in it.
Poké Gamer well that depends on your definition. If you don't put your heart into zelda games you won't get far. RPG is all about 'getting' another world and reason in it (although zelda is more puzzle than other RPGs), RPG is not actually number crunching statistics on everything. RPG is also about plot and story, and zelda has in a sense plenty of those. In this vein, Tales is the perfect RPG, but I never finished any tales, just got bored with each one. I put about 60 hrs into ToS and got just over half way.
"A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines." An RPG isn't just a game that has leveling up and set statistics. Those are RPG elements.
Imo, Tales of Symphonia Dawn of the New World is great for player Tales of Symphonia before Story 8/10 Plot twist 8.7/10 Voice Actor: 8.5/10 (Japanese ver.) Comedy: 8/10 (You need know characteristic all character in Tales of Symphonia before for got full this point) Gameplay 9/10 (You can hunt, feed, evolve monster like Pokemon game)
Goes to show, they didn't actually show any of the RPGs that should have been shown. Like chrono trigger and ff3(6), and super Mario RPG. Cuz fucking virtual console.
....ToS2? I can't stand it, TBH. It was done terribly, and if you want to enjoy the monster aspect of the game, it means that if you play with four people, whihc I usually did, it means they would have to sit out. Not to mention that All human allies dont get stronger unless you follow the story. Or the get stunned, you dead aspect. ToS2 could have been so much better.
in every game you asume the role play posture, whe i heard the rpg word the first to come to my mind is level up, stats, strategy, companions.... and in the case of JRPG airships :P
Actually anything that has you playing the role of someone IS an RPG. (Role Playing Game). So yes, Zelda IS an RPG since it has a story line. Monster Hunters a little iffy but I'd include it in the genre.
the "tales of..." series is actually really good because nintendo doesn't make it, the tales studio makes games and gives them to a specific console, you can find tales games on xbox ps1-ps3 wii and gamecube. they aren't just nintendo games
for a game to be a RPG, you need to level up or become 10x or more stronger at the end of the game than the begining. You need to be able to see how much life (HP) you have as a number from 10 to 99999. Not just a life bar that grow 2x larger or 3 to 20 heart. You need to become invinsible to the attack of the enemy you fight at the begining of the game once your late in the game, and stuff like that.
I am dieing for a Xenoblade Chronicles Sequel,lol even though I have not finnished this game yet, I think I will feel very sad once it has ended. nothing was made as epic as this, one thing unique to this game is the sheer size of the zones, it feels like your not using a Wii, they pushed the Wii to the max, always a high framerate and slick combat system, and love the story.
Again, depends how you want to define what a game is and what you get out of it. I actually throw Zelda into the Puzzle Adventure RPG section - that is Zelda games like Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening (only zelda games I played, don't know about the rest)
"RPG means Role Playing Game" In this case fps games are RPG , metroid , cave history is a rpg too. because you recollect items, your energy bar increases, and you play the main character role.
5:22 running, running, running, even more running... running some more running, runs past huge dinosaur, runs up a bridge, jumps off cliff into giant ocean, then swimming, swimming, then..... back to running. Does it ever end? xD
It should, it was made by Mistwalker Studios, which is a company made up of several former employees of Squaresoft who worked on a lot of the old FF games.
Acually the zelda series is best called an action-rpg. It has action elements such as platforming and the combat, but the series focuses on story and characterization as you see new elements from each character and watch the story unfold and characters have more depth than a straight up action game.
To be honest, a game which took me 150 hours after attempting and failing to do every side quest, is far better value than most games at half the price.
"...focus on one character, whereas RPGs often feature an entire party. RPGs also feature a combat system, which adventure games usually lack. Whereas both adventure games and RPGs may focus on the personal or psychological growth of characters, RPGs tend to emphasize a complex eternal economy where characters are defined by increasing numerical attributes." Demon Souls may be the exception to the rule, but anywho, rpgs and adventure are very similar, but not identical. Zelda is an adventure imo
Indeed, but for me, an RPG is a game where I take control over one or more characters that I can develop trough battle or by other means, so gaining Experience is my way to know if its a RPG or not. Still I don't blame others who consider Zelda to be a RPG ^^ Have a good day!
I agree with Glacius, it always annoys me when people say zelda is an rpg. Seems like any japanese game where at some point you talk to people is classed as an rpg
1.- XENOBLADE CHRONICLES(NOT ONLY ON WII , ON ALL THE CONSOLES) 2.-THE LAST STORY 3.- MONSTER HUNTER TRI 4.- PANDORA TOWER 5.-TALES OF SYMPHONIA DAWN OF THE NEW WORLD And zelda is an action/adventure game, and always has than genre since the first zelda for nes hehe
well the name implies role-playing and in the zelda series you play the role of link in which case you grow and get stronger through new weapons and upgrades so the argument can be made that it is both an action adventure and an rpg
If I was head of NINTENDO I'd make: A real sequel for Zelda: Ocarina of Time with more drive inthe storyline so you really feel like progressin in the game story, POKEMON for the big consol (WII or whatever the future will bring) with 3d enviroment online servers for online gameplay for duels, co-op missions,trade and tips and tricks to train the pokemon.
In every single real RPG, and I mean EVERY one of them, there is always, always a party of people, a group, traveling together through the game. This is not the case in Twilight Princess. And no, Midna doesn't count. She is a guide, like Navi, not an actual party member like Reyn or Sharla.
think I'm getting the Wii U too eventually :) I liked the Wii in quite a few ways, it's the ultimate retro console as the retro console game ports there are -perfect- ports ,not messing up the original gameplay. Have to admit I never ever got comfortable with the Wiimotes (and don't think I will) The Classic controllers for the Wii however are -amazing- , takes the best from the Snes controllers and improve upon it ^^ Most the games I've played on Wii use it. Twilight Princess I got for GC
@sealfromsea Difference being if a game is character central - is it about the character's story and development or is it just an avatar in a world. Is it the story that is important, or like in Zelda, is the character's role just as important. Gameplay puts Zelda into the Action/Adventure genre, definitely - but it is also an RPG due to the format and character focus.
I love the tales series. Tales of symphonia was what started it all for me, but unfortunately the 2nd one felt like a let down...although i do love me some johnny young bosch :D
5) Zelda isn't quite an RPG. It's an Action Puzzle game. 4) Pretty good game. 3) XENOBLADE, HELL YEAH! One of my favorite games of all time. 2) Like 4, pretty good game. 1) Never heard of it until now, but it looks pretty good.
@xavierblack100 no mario is a platromer an rpg is defined by option wheels or morality choices and a level up system as well as giving you the option to customize equipment.
you have a point but the main thing that conserned me was "Action Adventure" if Action was a genre 99% of good games would be in that genre and everyone thinks of "Adventure" differently
an rpg is ROLE PLAYING GAME which means yes u DO take control of a character and play his background story sure there can be more characters that u do the samething with. zelda is an rpg but it is also an action adventure it has the best of all three.
I'll forgive you since this video was posted in 2011, but this list should be updated? Muramasa the Demon Blade? No FE Radiant Dawn? No Pandora's Tower? If you enjoyed the Disgaea series, you should have at least considered Phantom Brave on one of your top 5. Xenoblade Chronicles should be at the top as 1 though.
My top 3 thus far (cause I only got three Wii RPGs :P ) 3: Spectrobes Origins 2: Xenoblade Chronicles 1: Monster Hunter Tri Really looking forward to Last Story :3
I feel like lots of people would look at Zelda and games like it and say they are action adventure games because those two things drive the game much more than the story. The reason people get offensive over what's an 'RPG' is because there is no other name to call those games. It's easy to say Zelda is an action game or adventure game, but what else can you call Final Fantasy-esque games? lol.
Actually it is considered an RPG. Anything that has a direct storyline that you can move around in and do goals is an RPG. It has similar concepts like other games. They have story lines to complete and so does Zelda. If you disagree with me i'm sorry, but I'm just stating my side of the story.
im the guy who dont like to play all day long !!!! but when i played (( the last story )) .. i play all day and sleep and again play and sleep .. i finished the game in 3 days and the game is 24 hours .... long game
Role playing game? Gain XP, gain level ,more than one choice, turn based strategy, real time strategy, alternative boss, swords , shields staff , archers, classes , etc. Is good for you!?
LoZ is great, but that doesn't make in an RPG. A good rule of thumb is that RPGs have level up systems. It's not always true, but most of the time it's reliable.
I already have a number of these games, & I haven't been buying anything new due to disinterest; the last story, pandora's tower, perhaps xenosaga are on the tobuy list.
My personal Top 5 Wii RPG (Real RPGs.) Random order. 1. The Last Story 2. Xenoblade 3. Opoona 4. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World 5. Arc Rise Fantasia
Watching this I thought... 5. Are you kidding me? A non-RPG, ACTION ADVENTURE? 4. Yep, already finished it. 3. Meh, stuck at a stupid point. 2. That's... yeah, technically an RPG... I keep playing it either way. 1. Why did I stop playing this again?
HD we will see with the Wii-U. Talking is something that has been intentionally left out because Link isn't supposed to have too much of an identity. And the length of games isn't help back by the power of the system; there have been snes games several times the length of games on today's consoles.
My top 5: (I don't consider games like Twilight Princess to be RPGs) 5) Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World 4) Rune Factory Frontier 3) Muramasa: The Demon Blade 2) The Last Story 1) Xenoblade Chronicles
what you gays want? 5 GREAT games are presented here. i beat Twilight Princess myself and got over 300 hours playtime at monster hunters 3 ( slowly gets boring) and played Tales of synphonia part 1 and 2 .... all GREAT games... now i know what i still got to get :P Ty
Why do so few people in the comments section seem to understand that RPG stands for Role Playing Game and not Leveling Up Game?
But zelda isnt a rpg
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Considering LoZ an RPG is debatable.
It does not have enough factors necessary to consider it an RPG.
Sure, it has light RPG traits but not enough to consider the genre an RPG.
Its much more safe to call it an Action Adventure.
how is it not?
Most importantly, a leveling up system.
Agreed. That game in no way is a RPG.
In the same way, Monster Hunter is not an RPG at all, the only RPG elements in it are character customization and gathering materials to get better armor and weapons.
Do you know what RPG stands for? Role playing game. Yeah, LoZ is undoubtedly a rpg series, since you role play as Link.
The title is literally: Top 5 Wii Role-Playing-Games Games
Also: LoZ is NOT an RPG :/
SpideySheep27 RPG=Role Playing Game
TLoZ IS an A-RPG
@@mrghosty7412 legend of zelda is flat former game not rpg
@@lastcard6323 tloz enter in many categories, its not 100% rpg but have rpg elements. happy new year btw
Actually that's what's so beautiful about Zelda, it has so many gameplay elements on each game that forcing it into a single category is hard. It has minigames, it sometimes has horse races, or loftwings, etc., it has combat, it has puzzles, it has story, it has characters, you upgrade link as you continue and he becomes stronger, it's also very artsy, and I could go on, but I think everyone got the point.
Twilight princess, zenoblade, and last story are my all time favorite games!
So glad to see DotNW and Last Story mentioned. I always feel like one of only a handful of people who like them or even know about them! These are all great games and 3 of my all time favorites are here! This is a top 5 list I am in full support of.
LoZ isn't a RPG. Role playing as link doesn't mean its an RPG.
Xenoblade is okay. Good place for it at 3. Doesn't need to be 1,
Try harder.
Monster Hunter is more of action with some RPG elements, like the giant inventory management system and the weapons and armor. Some could also argue that it does have a leveling system, but you level more by leveling up your gear and learning about the monsters you'll be facing.
I believe it technically is; you're playing the role of link. It has character development, story, just not the typical "leveling up" that most RPGs display.
Xenoblade is honestly the best wii game i have ever played. If you own a wii and like JRPGs it is a must buy
R- You take the role of Link
P- You play it
G- it's a game
It's an RPG!
It's a game. He just showed the intro, which is animated. However, I suggest the first Tales of Symphonia (for Gamecube) rather than this wii version. It's an RPG game that has a unique battle system that is one of those "easy to learn but difficult to master" kind of thing. It's pretty fun.
Both Zelda and Tri arent RPG's, there action games
I can say why you will say LoZ isn't a RPG, but Monster Hunter is pretty much a role playing game. No one says RPG got to have not action filled combat :3
rpg game
Web definitions
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making or character development.
RPG- Do you assume the role of a character in a fictional setting?
Is there some sort of story? Do you interact with other characters and the environment around you as you follow this story? Do you make decisions on your character's behalf? Is there some sort of structure and/or character development?
Then it's an rpg.
Chess is not an rpg.
But if you throw in characters, assume the role of at least one of those characters and then follow some sort of story, it becomes an rpg.
I'm with you GlaciusX2, who says that Zelda is a RPG? But, Monster Hunter really is considered an Action RPG, so...
I'd call Zelda an RPG myself BUT it was out on NGC first and I was expecting a list of wii only games, so it should still not be on the list, whether or not it was initially intended for the Wii. :v
Action RPGs are often action games with RPG elements. Same with Ys, Dark Souls, Odin Sphere, etc.
I wasn't as much referring to the actually ranking system, but more referencing the fact that leveling up your gear directly raises your abilities, which is way more applicable to Monster Hunter than most games I've seen. If you don't upgrade your weapons and armor, there is absolutely no way to win.
xenoblade chronicles 1st place best game eva
LukeTer IMZ first wii game that I loved to the core
I haven't played that one, so you may be right. But here's straight from Wikipedia:
"RPGs rival adventure games in terms of their rich storylines, in contrast to genres that do not rely upon storytelling such as sports games or puzzle games. Both genres also feature highly detailed characters, and a great deal of exploration. However, adventure games usually have a well-defined character, whereas while RPGs may do so, many allow the player to design their characters. Adventure games usually..."
Zelda is no RPG, ahahahah.
I doubt Monster Hunter can be considered one either, no leveling system which is the core of every RPG game. Collecting/upgrading gear isn't enough to consider it a RPG.
well its considered one so tough beans
100Kingdom Zelda is considered an action/adventure game, never a RPG.
Monster Hunter... Mmmyeah, guess you could say it's a RPG, but idk, it doesn't quite fit.
ademkin Did you never heard about hack'n slash genere?
Rozan Shoryu Ha I did, why ?
RPG stands for Role Playing Game, not Leveling System Game.
When are people going to realize that RPG stands for Role Playing Game, and nothing more?
People's debate about it being an RPG comes from mainly about the fact that you progressively get stronger through obtaining new items and overcoming new obstacles, as well as the dungeon vibe the game gives off, not the fact that you're Playing as a character.
But again, This is one of the most debated things next to The Top game of all time (which of course in the race for that, is zelda)
Why is the Legend of Zelda here!? Its not even an rpg, it barely comes close to being one, yeah you control a character with a major role to the story but that's it.. The LoZ series has never been rpg related, the genre for the games are mostly Action, Adventure and Fantasy. There is comedic aspects to the newer games too. Skyward Sword (my fav addition to the series) had the most comedy in it.
Poké Gamer well that depends on your definition. If you don't put your heart into zelda games you won't get far. RPG is all about 'getting' another world and reason in it (although zelda is more puzzle than other RPGs), RPG is not actually number crunching statistics on everything. RPG is also about plot and story, and zelda has in a sense plenty of those.
In this vein, Tales is the perfect RPG, but I never finished any tales, just got bored with each one. I put about 60 hrs into ToS and got just over half way.
Zelda II would like to have a word with you.
what do you mean by Zelda II?
The game, Zelda II: Adventure of Link. It, and it alone in the franchise, is an RPG.
"A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines." An RPG isn't just a game that has leveling up and set statistics. Those are RPG elements.
Seriously Zelda is not an RPG and Dawn of the New World is not that great.
Imo, Tales of Symphonia Dawn of the New World is great for player Tales of Symphonia before
Story 8/10
Plot twist 8.7/10
Voice Actor: 8.5/10 (Japanese ver.)
Comedy: 8/10 (You need know characteristic all character in Tales of Symphonia before for got full this point)
Gameplay 9/10 (You can hunt, feed, evolve monster like Pokemon game)
Shira Putri It's an okay game but the score should slightly lower.
Agree, that game need played Tales of Symphonia before for full-enjoying that game
imo, maybe 8th from 10 Top RPG Wii game
Symphonia 2's story was a very bland attempt to reproduce how great Destiny 2's love story had been.
"buhuhu, he doesn't think like me" Kids...
Thks for the video o/
Dawn of the New World was terrible
Goes to show, they didn't actually show any of the RPGs that should have been shown. Like chrono trigger and ff3(6), and super Mario RPG. Cuz fucking virtual console.
did you play it? because if you play the gamecube game you will love the game on wii
....ToS2?
I can't stand it, TBH.
It was done terribly, and if you want to enjoy the monster aspect of the game, it means that if you play with four people, whihc I usually did, it means they would have to sit out.
Not to mention that All human allies dont get stronger unless you follow the story. Or the get stunned, you dead aspect. ToS2 could have been so much better.
If you played the gamecube game, which i did, you should hate dawn of the new world even more
on my is the oposite
in every game you asume the role play posture, whe i heard the rpg word the first to come to my mind is level up, stats, strategy, companions.... and in the case of JRPG airships :P
Actually anything that has you playing the role of someone IS an RPG. (Role Playing Game). So yes, Zelda IS an RPG since it has a story line. Monster Hunters a little iffy but I'd include it in the genre.
the "tales of..." series is actually really good because nintendo doesn't make it, the tales studio makes games and gives them to a specific console, you can find tales games on xbox ps1-ps3 wii and gamecube. they aren't just nintendo games
for a game to be a RPG, you need to level up or become 10x or more stronger at the end of the game than the begining. You need to be able to see how much life (HP) you have as a number from 10 to 99999. Not just a life bar that grow 2x larger or 3 to 20 heart. You need to become invinsible to the attack of the enemy you fight at the begining of the game once your late in the game, and stuff like that.
"Tales of Symphonia Dawn of the New World" looks like it could become a hit anime series, from my perspective.
I am dieing for a Xenoblade Chronicles Sequel,lol even though I have not finnished this game yet, I think I will feel very sad once it has ended. nothing was made as epic as this, one thing unique to this game is the sheer size of the zones, it feels like your not using a Wii, they pushed the Wii to the max, always a high framerate and slick combat system, and love the story.
Played all of them and even own them. Though the Zelda i have is the Gamecube version. Another great rpg game for Wii is Pandora's Tower.
Again, depends how you want to define what a game is and what you get out of it. I actually throw Zelda into the Puzzle Adventure RPG section - that is Zelda games like Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening (only zelda games I played, don't know about the rest)
monster hunter and every legend of zelda are my ....oooohhh my god i have no words....!! i love them!!
"RPG means Role Playing Game" In this case fps games are RPG , metroid , cave history is a rpg too.
because you recollect items, your energy bar increases, and you play the main character role.
wow that monster hunter looked amazing, i was only gonna buy a wii for zelda untill i saw this vid
zelda may not seem like an rpg but from what i know that is how it started out. seems more like an adventure game.
5:22 running, running, running, even more running... running some more running, runs past huge dinosaur, runs up a bridge, jumps off cliff into giant ocean, then swimming, swimming, then..... back to running. Does it ever end? xD
It should, it was made by Mistwalker Studios, which is a company made up of several former employees of Squaresoft who worked on a lot of the old FF games.
Acually the zelda series is best called an action-rpg. It has action elements such as platforming and the combat, but the series focuses on story and characterization as you see new elements from each character and watch the story unfold and characters have more depth than a straight up action game.
To be honest, a game which took me 150 hours after attempting and failing to do every side quest, is far better value than most games at half the price.
"...focus on one character, whereas RPGs often feature an entire party. RPGs also feature a combat system, which adventure games usually lack. Whereas both adventure games and RPGs may focus on the personal or psychological growth of characters, RPGs tend to emphasize a complex eternal economy where characters are defined by increasing numerical attributes." Demon Souls may be the exception to the rule, but anywho, rpgs and adventure are very similar, but not identical. Zelda is an adventure imo
Indeed, but for me, an RPG is a game where I take control over one or more characters that I can develop trough battle or by other means, so gaining Experience is my way to know if its a RPG or not. Still I don't blame others who consider Zelda to be a RPG ^^
Have a good day!
Yes, it is...
An RPG is basically a game that involves quests and sidequests, like Skyrim...
I agree with Glacius, it always annoys me when people say zelda is an rpg. Seems like any japanese game where at some point you talk to people is classed as an rpg
Yay SOMEONE finally mentioned monster hunter, had to go thru 12 pages of comments to find one about monster hunter :]
1.- XENOBLADE CHRONICLES(NOT ONLY ON WII , ON ALL THE CONSOLES)
2.-THE LAST STORY
3.- MONSTER HUNTER TRI
4.- PANDORA TOWER
5.-TALES OF SYMPHONIA DAWN OF THE NEW WORLD
And zelda is an action/adventure game, and always has than genre since the first zelda for nes hehe
well the name implies role-playing and in the zelda series you play the role of link in which case you grow and get stronger through new weapons and upgrades so the argument can be made that it is both an action adventure and an rpg
If I was head of NINTENDO I'd make:
A real sequel for Zelda: Ocarina of Time with more drive inthe storyline so you really feel like progressin in the game story,
POKEMON for the big consol (WII or whatever the future will bring) with 3d enviroment online servers for online gameplay for duels, co-op missions,trade and tips and tricks to train the pokemon.
In every single real RPG, and I mean EVERY one of them, there is always, always a party of people, a group, traveling together through the game. This is not the case in Twilight Princess. And no, Midna doesn't count. She is a guide, like Navi, not an actual party member like Reyn or Sharla.
Zelda is mainly an action adventure game with some rpg elements,
Yes it is, it is a role playing game, you are Link, you take on his role and you play a game.
think I'm getting the Wii U too eventually :) I liked the Wii in quite a few ways, it's the ultimate retro console as the retro console game ports there are -perfect- ports ,not messing up the original gameplay.
Have to admit I never ever got comfortable with the Wiimotes (and don't think I will)
The Classic controllers for the Wii however are -amazing- , takes the best from the Snes controllers and improve upon it ^^
Most the games I've played on Wii use it. Twilight Princess I got for GC
@sealfromsea Difference being if a game is character central - is it about the character's story and development or is it just an avatar in a world. Is it the story that is important, or like in Zelda, is the character's role just as important. Gameplay puts Zelda into the Action/Adventure genre, definitely - but it is also an RPG due to the format and character focus.
I love the tales series. Tales of symphonia was what started it all for me, but unfortunately the 2nd one felt like a let down...although i do love me some johnny young bosch :D
5) Zelda isn't quite an RPG. It's an Action Puzzle game.
4) Pretty good game.
3) XENOBLADE, HELL YEAH! One of my favorite games of all time.
2) Like 4, pretty good game.
1) Never heard of it until now, but it looks pretty good.
@xavierblack100 no mario is a platromer an rpg is defined by option wheels or morality choices and a level up system as well as giving you the option to customize equipment.
last story just looks like one giant cut scene to me.
Ya, Xenoblade is BY FAR one of my FAV RPGs of all time! Thats why X is my biggest hope for E3!
you have a point but the main thing that conserned me was "Action Adventure" if Action was a genre 99% of good games would be in that genre and everyone thinks of "Adventure" differently
SushiBoi7 i am so with you on that. The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is my favourite game!!
I thought RPG's had more then one playable character throughout the game, and I don't mean the chicken.
an rpg is ROLE PLAYING GAME which means yes u DO take control of a character and play his background story sure there can be more characters that u do the samething with. zelda is an rpg but it is also an action adventure it has the best of all three.
I'll forgive you since this video was posted in 2011, but this list should be updated? Muramasa the Demon Blade? No FE Radiant Dawn? No Pandora's Tower? If you enjoyed the Disgaea series, you should have at least considered Phantom Brave on one of your top 5. Xenoblade Chronicles should be at the top as 1 though.
To me Pandora is more like an action game with RPG elements. :)
No Radiant Dawn?
Radiant dawn is like the best game ever
My top 5 wii rpgs
5.Fragile dreams fairwell ruin of the moon
4.Super paper Mario
3.Little Kings Story
2.The last Story
1.Xenoblade Chronicles
if u replace Zelda (because its not an rpg) with a rly rpg like Tales of Graces I would totally agree with these 5 titles.
My top 3 thus far (cause I only got three Wii RPGs :P )
3: Spectrobes Origins
2: Xenoblade Chronicles
1: Monster Hunter Tri
Really looking forward to Last Story :3
I personally liked TALES OF SYMPHONIA: DAWN OF THE NEW WORLD a lot. True, it's not as good as the original, but it's still fun.
ive never though wii has this amzing games.
@Neoparshat RPG is Role Playing , so u play 2 characters . If u know the game , u can play as Link AND Wolf Link . So IT IS RPG
Well, by that definition a game like Pac-Man could be considered to be an RPG.
Zelda has been classified as an action RPG since its birth. An action RPG is still an RPG nonetheless.
I feel like lots of people would look at Zelda and games like it and say they are action adventure games because those two things drive the game much more than the story. The reason people get offensive over what's an 'RPG' is because there is no other name to call those games. It's easy to say Zelda is an action game or adventure game, but what else can you call Final Fantasy-esque games? lol.
@Neoparshat True, but there are some RPG elements contained within the game.
yes, the last story number 1 :D my favourite game, it's really awesome ^^
Actually it is considered an RPG. Anything that has a direct storyline that you can move around in and do goals is an RPG. It has similar concepts like other games. They have story lines to complete and so does Zelda. If you disagree with me i'm sorry, but I'm just stating my side of the story.
im the guy who dont like to play all day long !!!! but when i played (( the last story )) .. i play all day and sleep and again play and sleep .. i finished the game in 3 days and the game is 24 hours .... long game
Tales of symphonia , the first game is a game for gamecube, and is the best game EVER !!!!!
Xenoblade is by far the best RPG for the Wii.
Actually, heck, it IS the best RPG out of anything!
I agree with monster hunter, Xenoblade and definitely Last story, go man!
Role playing game?
Gain XP, gain level ,more than one choice, turn based strategy, real time strategy, alternative boss, swords , shields staff , archers, classes , etc.
Is good for you!?
No words were necessary for the making of this video... SORTA.
The last story FTW!!! Best definetly
You can still classify it as an RPG tho
LoZ is great, but that doesn't make in an RPG. A good rule of thumb is that RPGs have level up systems. It's not always true, but most of the time it's reliable.
I already have a number of these games, & I haven't been buying anything new due to disinterest; the last story, pandora's tower, perhaps xenosaga are on the tobuy list.
I'm from the UK and have finished all 3.
My personal Top 5 Wii RPG (Real RPGs.) Random order.
1. The Last Story
2. Xenoblade
3. Opoona
4. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
5. Arc Rise Fantasia
Xenoblade looks like such an awesome game
This was a great review thank you can wait to try them all :)
Watching this I thought...
5. Are you kidding me? A non-RPG, ACTION ADVENTURE?
4. Yep, already finished it.
3. Meh, stuck at a stupid point.
2. That's... yeah, technically an RPG... I keep playing it either way.
1. Why did I stop playing this again?
well, if u look at it objectively, it's quite an action-RPG
HD we will see with the Wii-U.
Talking is something that has been intentionally left out because Link isn't supposed to have too much of an identity.
And the length of games isn't help back by the power of the system; there have been snes games several times the length of games on today's consoles.
@Hector Javier Guerrero Ramos it is you get new weapons,armors and of course dungeons all rpgs have dungeons
there are two in ring generals of rpg on wii Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story i am really recomending to pay these two awesome games
EHHH?? Y U NO OPOONA?! Thats one of the best Wii games out there.
arc rise fantasia is awesome rpg and i think its with these awesome games for sure ..
My top 5: (I don't consider games like Twilight Princess to be RPGs)
5) Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
4) Rune Factory Frontier
3) Muramasa: The Demon Blade
2) The Last Story
1) Xenoblade Chronicles
what you gays want? 5 GREAT games are presented here. i beat Twilight Princess myself and got over 300 hours playtime at monster hunters 3 ( slowly gets boring) and played Tales of synphonia part 1 and 2 .... all GREAT games... now i know what i still got to get :P Ty
when i saw monster hunter tri on number 2 i became very happy, but disappointed it wasnt on number 1! :P