JRPG vs WRPG - Which are better?

So in the spirit of all this RPG babble, I was curious what system wars thought on this subject. I am kind of torn, actually because I like Square and BioWare games (FFX and KOTOR are two of my fav RPGs/Games of all time). So what do you guys prefer. To be honest, Im beginning to shy away from the emo-ness of the JRPGs, but I am still excited for FF13.

P.S. for those of you who dont know, WRPG is western RPG, and JRPG is Japanese rpg.

Ahh the age old battle.

By no means are WRPGS bad. I mean I love mass effect, KOTOR, Fallout 3.

But I do enjoy JRPGS more. Just somethin about em.

But either way each style of RPG has heavey hitters and some loosers.

Both have also supplied amazing games though,

WRPGs are superior in every way.RichardStallman

Well I voted for WRPG. Although it was a tight race, I gave the edge to WRPG for their more recent triumphs. Maybe if SE comes out with a new Chrono, I may change my vote.

Well since I actually like to Role Play in my Role Playing Games.ve to pick I'd have to pick WRPG's by defaultsmerlus

[QUOTE="RichardStallman"]WRPGs are superior in every way.Animal-Mother

It's so superior that it doesn't take any explanation to back up the hard cold facts.

For me, I've always preferred jRPGs, partly because I loved the adventure aspect in games like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, and turn based battles does add a level of strategy.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="RichardStallman"]WRPGs are superior in every way.Lionheart08

It's so superior that it doesn't take any explanation to back up the hard cold facts.

For me, I've always preferred jRPGs, partly because I loved the adventure aspect in games like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, and turn based battles does add a level of strategy.

I look for a lot of deep storytelling in games, and more often than not, JRPGs accomplish this better. I realized this after playing Oblivion. I must've sunk 50-some hours into it, but when I tried to replay it, it just lost all of its charms. It was just felt incredibly contrived and boring. I don't really get that when I'm playing JRPGs. I mean, Chrono Trigger is just as fun as it was years ago, and I'm really hoping that Atlus brings P3P stateside.

JRPGs are a lot more imaginative in general, whereas I feel that too many WRPGs are stuck in the dark fantasy craze brought on by Warcraft. The other thing is, WRPGs are propped up by a lot of sidequests. It's fun for a while, but it lacks storytelling structure.

WRPG's are far superior. JRPG's are becoming a dying breed. As a one time huge fan of JRPG's, it hurts to say it, but it's true.

I like 'em both. Is that legal? I liked Fallout 3, I liked Blue Dragon ( :o ), I liked Morrowind, I liked Lost Odyssey, I liked Mass Effect, I like Shadow Hearts... I could go on. The moral of the story- they're both awesome. YES!musicalmac

There isn't a better one, i think is all about opinions.

Personally i don't like WRPGs at all, but i enjoy JRPGs.

JRPG, as another poster said though, one of the biggest reasons is because of tactical RPGs.

[QUOTE="musicalmac"]I like 'em both. Is that legal? I liked Fallout 3, I liked Blue Dragon ( :o ), I liked Morrowind, I liked Lost Odyssey, I liked Mass Effect, I like Shadow Hearts... I could go on. The moral of the story- they're both awesome. YES!Jandurin

i care about the characters in JRPG.. WRPG.. i just want to kill some people who areblocking my way toward my quests.

I look for a lot of deep storytelling in games, and more often than not, JRPGs accomplish this better. I realized this after playing Oblivion. I must've sunk 50-some hours into it, but when I tried to replay it, it just lost all of its charms. It was just felt incredibly contrived and boring. I don't really get that when I'm playing JRPGs. I mean, Chrono Trigger is just as fun as it was years ago, and I'm really hoping that Atlus brings P3P stateside.

JRPGs are a lot more imaginative in general, whereas I feel that too many WRPGs are stuck in the dark fantasy craze brought on by Warcraft. The other thing is, WRPGs are propped up by a lot of sidequests. It's fun for a while, but it lacks storytelling structure.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="musicalmac"]I like 'em both. Is that legal? I liked Fallout 3, I liked Blue Dragon ( :o ), I liked Morrowind, I liked Lost Odyssey, I liked Mass Effect, I like Shadow Hearts... I could go on. The moral of the story- they're both awesome. YES!110million

European RPGs rule !! :)

WRPG by far, in fact it's my favorite gaming genre.

i prefer jrpg. wrpg always seem bland and boring to me, its always alot of quest, quest, quest, and maybe some more quest. go to point "A" take this object, and bring it back. or kill X amount of enemies. the story doesnt catch my attention, and the characters doesnt really have a personality. i do happen to like some wrpg, just not the majority of it.Meowmixxvi

WRPGs are more successful this generation than JRPGs anyways. like Japanese made games, JRPG as a genre is fading.

[QUOTE="Meowmixxvi"]i prefer jrpg. wrpg always seem bland and boring to me, its always alot of quest, quest, quest, and maybe some more quest. go to point "A" take this object, and bring it back. or kill X amount of enemies. the story doesnt catch my attention, and the characters doesnt really have a personality. i do happen to like some wrpg, just not the majority of it.Cherokee_Jack

WRPGs are more successful this generation than JRPGs anyways. like Japanese made games, JRPG as a genre is fading.

Ncsoftlover

Sales in the west don't represent the whole industry.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Meowmixxvi"]i prefer jrpg. wrpg always seem bland and boring to me, its always alot of quest, quest, quest, and maybe some more quest. go to point "A" take this object, and bring it back. or kill X amount of enemies. the story doesnt catch my attention, and the characters doesnt really have a personality. i do happen to like some wrpg, just not the majority of it.Meowmixxvi

the lonely explorer feeling is what I love love about WRPGs.

[QUOTE="Ncsoftlover"]

WRPGs are more successful this generation than JRPGs anyways. like Japanese made games, JRPG as a genre is fading.

Yandere

Sales in the west don't represent the whole industry.

And most gamespot users will die before FF franchise dies, plus, is there a new IP JRPG this generation that's as successful as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, or Even the Witcher?

And most gamespot users will die before FF franchise dies, plus, is there a new IP JRPG this generation that's as successful as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, or Even the Witcher?

Ncsoftlover

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

[QUOTE="Ncsoftlover"]

WRPGs are more successful this generation than JRPGs anyways. like Japanese made games, JRPG as a genre is fading.

Ncsoftlover

Sales in the west don't represent the whole industry.

And most gamespot users will die before FF franchise dies, plus, is there a new IP JRPG this generation that's as successful as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, or Even the Witcher?

Most overly successful JRPGs are apart of a long series, such as Monster Quest, Tales, Final Fantasy, etc.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Meowmixxvi"]i prefer jrpg. wrpg always seem bland and boring to me, its always alot of quest, quest, quest, and maybe some more quest. go to point "A" take this object, and bring it back. or kill X amount of enemies. the story doesnt catch my attention, and the characters doesnt really have a personality. i do happen to like some wrpg, just not the majority of it.Meowmixxvi

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Meowmixxvi"]i prefer jrpg. wrpg always seem bland and boring to me, its always alot of quest, quest, quest, and maybe some more quest. go to point "A" take this object, and bring it back. or kill X amount of enemies. the story doesnt catch my attention, and the characters doesnt really have a personality. i do happen to like some wrpg, just not the majority of it.Meowmixxvi

Really? Oblivion and especially Morrowind had some pretty interesting quests...they usually involved killing things or fetching items, but that's the game. It's all about how you dress it up.

And I don't remember any "kill x enemies" quests in either game.

I prefer WRPGs. I haven't had that much experience with JRPGs, but my mind was made up after playing FFVII for about an hour and absolutely hating the turn-based combat and random battles. The only JRPG I've played that I did love was Dark Chronicle (Dark Cloud 2) after a friend bought it.

I love both, but I feel that WRPG's when done right are better. The JPRG's can be a bit out there in terms of story, setting, and characters making it hard to relate to or understand. Since I live in the United States WRPG's are geared towards my culture making them much easier to understand and relate to, which makes the overall gameing experence better.

As far as this generation goes WRPGs have won by a milestone. Whilst JRPGs have become inferior and stagnant.

I like Jrpgs better but.. I haven't played a good (new) one in so long it hurts..I still find myself starting up new games of Xenogears, Chrono Trigger and old Final fantasys... WTF happened to the Genre!?

WRPGs are fun, but my top RPGs of all time are almost all JRPGs.