My first introduction to a 'real' game was a shining gem known as 'The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'. I was young when I first played it but sharp enough to understand that the plot was heavier than most games I was playing back then. A few years later I replayed it and came to appreciate it even more - especially since it was surprisingly dark given some of the game's events.
After that I found myself drifting towards RPG's. As I grew older and entered my teens I essentially grew up throughout the PS1/PS2 era. I played a lot of games like Grandia, Legend of Dragoon and Vagrant Story. I also played stuff like Fallout 3 - and my taste for RPG's was cemented.
The most influential game, however, has to be Final Fantasy XII. I adore it - especially since it boasted some awesome characters, a very wonderful game world, mature dialogue, intrigue and fun side quests.
FFXIV appeals to me so much because it's similar to FFXII in many ways. I also really enjoyed FFIX a lot too so that deserves a mention!
I also have a fondness for survival horror games - so I appreciate the earlier Silent Hill and Resident Evil games.
After that I found myself drifting towards RPG's. As I grew older and entered my teens I essentially grew up throughout the PS1/PS2 era. I played a lot of games like Grandia, Legend of Dragoon and Vagrant Story. I also played stuff like Fallout 3 - and my taste for RPG's was cemented.
The most influential game, however, has to be Final Fantasy XII. I adore it - especially since it boasted some awesome characters, a very wonderful game world, mature dialogue, intrigue and fun side quests.
FFXIV appeals to me so much because it's similar to FFXII in many ways. I also really enjoyed FFIX a lot too so that deserves a mention!
I also have a fondness for survival horror games - so I appreciate the earlier Silent Hill and Resident Evil games.
