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Looking for real-time RPGs with combat based around positioning (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 1 week ago by _Lory98_@discuss.tchncs.de to c/gaming@beehaw.org
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It's probably a really specific thing I'm looking for: after playing Xenoblade Chronicles, I've been craving for a game with similar combat, but with greater focus on positioning around enemies and I can't find much.

The other games closest to what I'm looking for that i can think of would be Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter (especially before GU and World), but I've played enough of them to be a bit burnt out. Another game I though would be similar is Atelier Yumia, but it ended up feeling a bit shallow.

Any recommendations?

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[-] _Lory98_@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

That said, it's possible I misunderstood what you mean because I haven't played older MH games or Xenoblade.

I realize I'm being a bit too vague, as I'm not sure how to describe clearly what I'm thinking about.

You mentioned both DMC3 and Dark Souls and while I don't remember very well either fight, I do think that DMC3-5 (and Bayonetta too sometimes) allow you to do what I'm thinking about with most bosses, while normal encounters I feel are more about crowd control. On the other hand, Dark Souls and the other soulslike I played feel more focused on reacting to attacks, like the newer MH games.

[-] mohab@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

Yo, what about God Eater?

[-] _Lory98_@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 6 days ago

Oh yea, I forgot about that series. I have the first two games, but haven't really played much. I remember trying the first one a few years ago looking for something to play after MHW, but I think I dismissed them because of the higher speed and less weight in combat. I'll have to try them again.

Another Monster Hunter "clone" I should probably try is Toukiden.

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