Rev Rant: Grinding

[Technophile]

http://www.destructoid.com/rev-rant-...g-150485.phtml

[Necro-B.A.B.S.]

Thanks?
GTFO?

You are a horrible person Mr. Belts?

[caddyalan]

While at work, I started thinking about River City Ransom. It's a rare example of a relatively good action game with statistics and level-building. The player has to learn the basic beat-em-up mechanics to survive. To succeed at the game, it's crucial to purchase items in order to improve the main character's abilities.

That said, I wouldn't mind seeing a few action/RPG games which use this basic concept (where action and building stats are both important). Anyone think this could work? Has it been done elsewhere?

[Dexter345]

While at work, I started thinking about River City Ransom. It's a rare example of a relatively good action game with statistics and level-building. The player has to learn the basic beat-em-up mechanics to survive. To succeed at the game, it's crucial to purchase items in order to improve the main character's abilities.

That said, I wouldn't mind seeing a few action/RPG games which use this basic concept (where action and building stats are both important). Anyone think this could work? Has it been done elsewhere?

Apparently Borderlands should be something like that.

[Captain Highwind]

The RPG set-up in Valkyria Chronicles is excellent, that I agree. The scouts, however, spoiled me due to their long running range, which, coupled with commands that increase endurance...that was the only thing that made the game too easy for me.