Playstation 2/gamecube

Smoke_Nova

<div class="IPBDescription">Need some games advice</div> I just beat Vice City story missions...just to get my assault chopper.

now i'm lookin for a new game

requirements:
Not a first person
Not completely action (i.e. Duke Nukem)
Must take 10+ hours or more to beat
Must have some thought behind plot

The games i'm considering:

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (though the local video store just got it, 7 day rental = winnar)

XenoSaga - looks cool, heard some bad things about it though

Zone Of Enders:2nd Runner - Mechs = Winnar

The games I own:
Ico (PS2)
Shinobi (ps2)
Rygar (ps2)
Onimusha (ps2)
Devil May Cry (ps2)
Devil May Cry 2 (ps2)
Final Fantasy Tactics (psx)
Final Fantasy V (psx)
Final Fantasy VI (psx)
Final Fantasy VII (psx)
Final Fantasy VIII (psx)
Final Fantasy IX (psx)
Final Fantasy X (ps2)

Metroid Prime (gcube)
Eternal Darkness (gcube)

DOOManiac

well, 600,000 people seem to think that Wind Waker is one of the greatest games of all time, so I'd say go with it.

Kaniran

Wind walker rulez. Looking at your game collection though, I'd recommend Xenosaga. Its a fantastic game, better than any of the FFs IMHO.

Wait, don't listen to me. Get wind walker, it IS one of the best ever made, except for the tedious "find the Triforce in the ocean" bit.

Vash

Hm...well out of those 3, I'd say Xenosaga. Wind Waker is fun, but if you can just rent it and beat it...why spend 40 bucks on it. Ignore all the bad things you heard about XS, it's great.

Smoke_Nova

I was plannin on XS cuz of the philosophy and the good Square quality FMV's.

yeah, I can probably just rent Wind Waker again in a few weeks and finish it.

JediYoshi

When is comes out, <b>DEFINATLY</b> buy FFX-2. Fin.

Talesin

Of course, you could always go with an older, yet still great game. I'd recommend Pikmin, for the sheer addictive factor. Apparently it *can* be beaten in twelve in-game days (out of the thirty you're given), but I've not heard tell of anyone actually DOING it yet.

Alternately, Grandia 2 is a pretty good one, though the game slows down (literally.. the framerate drops when walking around) in some segments, especially later in the game. Haven't gotten through it yet, but I've been playing for about 25 hours according to the in-game timer. Good storyline, and I'm not fully sure where it's going (though I have a few ideas) due to some of the twists it's thrown.

Dark Cloud 2 is fun as well, though the Invention system can really, REALLY be painful.. trying to find that last Idea picture to mix, so you can create a specific weapon or upgrade for your Ridepod. The Fishing and Spheda (essentially golf, with some additions) sub-games can be interesting as well.

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And as far as I've heard, FFX-2 is mostly fanservice. ;b
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Smoke_Nova

Come on Yoshi, you saw my game list, would you expect me to Not buy a square soft product?

I'm getting Origins soon, and Chronicles when I get to Sony Plaza this summer. so...

FFX-2 is a given.

BioHaz

It may barely fit in your criteria, but I reccomend Rez, no self respecting PS2 owner should be without it. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

Sephiroth2k

i say wait for FFXI and play it online <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->