Kind of like an SRPG-lite, but you actually move the characters around when in battle, rather than selecting where the character should move?
I find this kind of battle system to be immensely satisfying for some reason.
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Turn-based RPG's where you move characters around in battle?
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Kind of like an SRPG-lite, but you actually move the characters around when in battle, rather than selecting where the character should move?
I find this kind of battle system to be immensely satisfying for some reason.
Yea for me it was just better to go with the classic camera as i felt gameplay was better because of it
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Easily one of my favorite battle systems ever.
which is a shame. I hope they actually use that mechanic in the next DQ :(
I came in to suggest Arc the Lad Twilight of the Spirits but you already beat me to it, OP. Though at least I named it so I won!
I agree, for some reason it's just very satisfying.
I agree, for some reason it's just very satisfying.
Legend of Heroes: Trails games. Positioning is important, since attacks and support skills have different ranges and areas of effect.
The Legend of Heroes from Trails in the Sky-onward.
Positioning of characters - And controlling the position of enemies - is probably one of the most important elements to combat since battles are heavily AoE-based. It's so much more strategic than most JRPG fare.
Positioning of characters - And controlling the position of enemies - is probably one of the most important elements to combat since battles are heavily AoE-based. It's so much more strategic than most JRPG fare.
The Legend of Heroes is one of my favorite series but I don't think they fit what OP means exactly. Those other games are like you actually control the character's movement in real time and it's only the attacks that are command menu based. Arc The Lad PS2 was really fun because of that battle system. Hope that series gets revived one day because it was something special.
If LOH had real time movement it would actually be really close to Twilight of The Spirits now that I think about it. No wonder I like both of them so much lol.
If LOH had real time movement it would actually be really close to Twilight of The Spirits now that I think about it. No wonder I like both of them so much lol.
Valkyrie Profile 2 had an interesting system that was turn based but still involved strategy and movement, and it was really enjoyable to me because you could split up parties and stuff too.
Wild Arms 3 had players running around inbetween actions randomly :P
Wild Arms 3 had players running around inbetween actions randomly :P
Not turn-based.
Oh good call. Valkyria Chronicles 4 also does this.
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Some of my favorites fall into this category.
Trails in the Sky/Trails of Cold Steel, Divinity Original Sin 1&2 and Resonance of Fate.
Trails in the Sky/Trails of Cold Steel, Divinity Original Sin 1&2 and Resonance of Fate.
The free movement is also really smart, given that so many little things can alter your movement/status, and thus affect the range/effect of your skills.
It's just... so perfectly designed.
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Already played that lol. I loved the battle system (but didn't like anything else about it TBH)
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fun fact, movement meant something in DQ10, which was made by the same devs (Orca)
Lunar 1 and 2 remake on ps1 and the original Lunar 2 on Sega CD, Mouvement and positioning are important.
let's go more obscure Sorcerer's Kingdom that use a similar combat style as Arc the lad. Ultima 2-6 (maybe 7 i don't remember) combat series use that kind of style too.
let's go more obscure Sorcerer's Kingdom that use a similar combat style as Arc the lad. Ultima 2-6 (maybe 7 i don't remember) combat series use that kind of style too.
The most underrated Atlus IP ever - Growlanser series. I highly recommend Wayfarer of Time (Growlanser IV). Great game.
Lost Dimension is pretty damn good too.
Lost Dimension is pretty damn good too.
Lost Dimension is a good game, and fits the bill. I'd recommend it.
If I remember correctly Grandia 2 and Tales of Symphonia do this. Not sure about the other games in either series but I seem to remember those 2 letting you move your character during battle.
OP said you can't select where the caracter will move, so the D:OS games don't fit.
Live A Live
Record of Lodoss War
Treasure Hunter G
Parasite Eve
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled
Record of Lodoss War
Treasure Hunter G
Parasite Eve
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled
yup, don't sleep on Growlanser OP, just the kind of thing you were asking for
Not at all. You don't move in any way. Pushing the enemies to different tiles is not what OP is asking for.
Already mentioned with that exact caveat :)