Originally posted by bloomage00:

That's perfect! And yes once I pick a game, I typically always stick with it. Especially RPGs, they are always so easy to stay with. Always looking for the next cool thing or sweet story beat. Would you recommend HARD over the normal difficulty?

Just wanted to let you know I have reviewed Legend of Heroes :)
I'm close to 20 hours in and half way through now and decided now was a good a time as any.
I have loved it so far! The story is definitely it's strongest point. Combat is also pretty great.

I would not choose Hard. It's pretty unfair even after the prologue.

If you love your FF, I think it's safe to say you would enjoy this series. Just be aware there is A LOT of story here, lots of reading in the first game.
It's a pretty solid 9/10 for me, and everyone says the series just improves with each game!

It's a slow-burn, so just stick with it, it pays off easily!

Also I stand corrected. There is a memo pad that is fairly detailed, so that's a plus! I kept skimming over it somehow.

Originally posted by bloomage00:

That's perfect! And yes once I pick a game, I typically always stick with it. Especially RPGs, they are always so easy to stay with. Always looking for the next cool thing or sweet story beat. Would you recommend HARD over the normal difficulty?

So, last night, I only just completed the "Prologue" after 7 hours, haha!
Give or take an hour or so of AFK time.

The difficulty on HARD during this time was pretty brutal, but thankfully the game gives you the option to retry every battle, and it can also make each failed battle easier. All optional.

I will say if you're typically somebody who wants a challenge, then by all means, go for it!
Just keep in mind that once you've selected a difficulty level, you CAN'T CHANGE IT.

I would probably go back to normal if I could just for the sake of getting through the game quicker, but I'm in it for the long haul.

I have heard that HARD gets better after the prologue, so there's that.

I am continuing today and I will say I am enjoying the story a good deal. They really develop the characters well and make them likable and it just keeps getting better!

I understand putting them off haha! It's slightly overwhelming.
I'll be playing the first one tonight and try to get some progress so I can give you some good feedback.
I will say, it you're the kind of player who picks things up and then drops them for a week or so at a time, it might be hard to follow along.
Just like the early Final Fantasy, there doesn't seem to be a guide or a log to keep your progress so remembering where to go can be a problem. Super easy to get lost!
If you're playing it every day though, no problem.
Combat is great though, I chose Hard, and It's HARD lol
The whole series just looks like it gets better with every entry.

I'm making a note to review the whole series granted I have time, and I really should get on reviewing any Final Fantasy out there too! Thanks for the fantastic suggestion. Those are such good games.

Originally posted by bloomage00:

What about Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky? Have you played them before?

You and I are on the same page! I was just playing this last night :D Just the first one though, I own the series, just seriously started a couple days ago. I love the first one so much already!

Originally posted by bloomage00:

Oops, I forgot my request. Ha. I wanted to see if you'd be up to do an older RPG, your choice.

Hey bloomage! I love ALL RPGS, especially FF!! Anything turn-based is usually my jam I love older rpgs, what did you have in mind?

Thanks so much, Raven! I've added it to my steam library and will give it a go! Looks fun :)
Also, I went ahead and added a new section specifically for recommendations. If you ever think of anything else, please feel free to add some more great games

Recommend anything here!

If anyone in our impressive group wants me to cover a different genre/style, ask away!
I can also review certain games, granted I own them or they're cheap.

-Father Meatloaf, King of the Loafians