Our latest entry into the JRPG Archive is the little known (at least outside of Japan) Square Super Famicom release Live-A-Live. Live-A-Live features a set of scenarios, kind of like mini RPGs, that can be played in any order with each featuring unique characters and a self contained story and theme. Once completed, the seemingly unrelated scenarios meet up at the games finale. A true forgetten classic, and an underrated gem of the 16-bit era that unfortunately never saw an official release outside of Japan. But since when has that ever stopped us?
JRPG Archive: Live-a-Live
I know, I know... two Final Fantasy articles in a row- but Final Fantasy XIII-2 is coming out at the end of the month, so that's my excuse. Going back to the beginning, the original Final Fantasy title lords more influence over pretty much everything that followed it than you may think.
Final Fantasy: A Retrospective
Yes, it is true. Final Fantasy X-2 is awesome. I mean, really awesome. One of my favorites in the series, and almost certainly one of the best direct sequels in RPG history (next to Suikoden II, anyway). Before you shout blasphemy and rush my front door with pitch forks and torches, please read on and remain calm.
Why Final Fantasy X-2 is Awesome
Did you know that the original Dragon Quest was ported to the MSX home computer? What kind of nerd, you may also ask, would purposely seek out and import an obscure port of an RPG in a language they cannot read? A brave nerd, that's who.
A Closer Look: Dragon Quest MSX
Welcome to Encounter Rate! It has been a busy couple of months, but I am happy to say that the website is now up, and the first batch of articles and reviews are live. They can all be found primarily in the (duh) articles section.
The other area of the site seeing it's first update today is the The JRPG Archive. The JRPG Archive can be thought of as a Japanese RPG Hall of Fame of sorts. Games will be added to the Archive on a regular basis. The debut entry is arguably the greatest (J)RPG ever made, Chrono Tigger, so check that out.
We are currently accepting submissions. You can send over anything you like: videos, reviews, articles, photo galleries- as long as it's JRPG centric, we are happy to have it. You can find more details about where and how to send submissions here.
Over the next few weeks, more and more content will be posted and content from contributors will start finding it's way onto the site.
For now, take a look around and let me know what your think via email at nathan@encounterrate.com. Thanks for stopping by!
