SE making a new 3D action RPG

[Tobi]

Square Enix has a post for a battle planner open in their Shinjuku
office. The role of a planner in Japan is somewhat like a game
designer with specific purpose. Games usually have a number of
planners each with a different role, maybe map making or cutscene
management for example. In this case, we’re talking about a
monster maker. That’s the position Square Enix is looking to fill.

The job listing is interesting because it hints about the project.
Square Enix says this hire will make enemy characters and
patterns for a 3D action RPG. Qualified applicants should have
experience making action RPGs and have developed a PS3 or
otherwise an Xbox 360 title. Since Square Enix cites HD console
development as a requirement this project is probably for one of
those consoles.

Nier was the last action RPG developed by Square Enix Japan and
Cavia.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/04...3d-action-rpg/

http://www.square-enix.com/jp/recrui...lanner_02.html

[Atreides]

I RLY HOPE ITS FINAL FANTASY 7 LOL

[SephYuyX]

Im assuming Nier failed horrible as I havent heard a thing about it since it's TGS reveal a couple of years ago.
Lets hope this one does a bit better.

[Atreides]

Nier is supposed to be a lot of fun, not the most amazing graphics but some addicting action RPG gameplay and an interesting set of characters. I definitely plan on picking it up when the price finally drops (hopefully this holiday season), based on the recommendations of people here. But in a sense you're right, the game was something of a commercial failure and only performed so-so critically, but it seems to have a decently strong cult following.

[Dryr]

neir was a flop due to unlikeable main characters and tired storyline, helped by tired gameplay. Judging by their attempts at MMOs, another action rpg by SE will have little improvement.

[GRT]

SE is one overhyped bust away from becoming irrelevant

[Zilong]

Need more Brave Fencer Musashi, preferably one that doesn't suck ass

[Riposte]

SE is one overhyped bust away from becoming irrelevant

lolwut

[OzzofAsura]

lolwut

What was their last good game? I seem to have forgotten...

[Riposte]

What was their last good game? I seem to have forgotten...

What qualifies as good? This is idiotic. SE only really suffers during the years they don't release their big titles. However they are able to get by fine by doing things like publishing western games in Japan and have now begun buying developers.

Also, what makes people think this isn't another Kingdom Hearts game?

[miokomioko]

ITT: people thinking their opinions of SE = general consensus.

[Hyan]

Well, there is no middleground, that's for sure.

The games made by third parties have mostly been underwhelming at best though, sadly. Aside from Eidos. Maybe.

I hope this is made by SE themselves..

[Elcura]

Nier has nice music at the very least. Needs more KH though, for sure.

[Charismatic]

What was their last good game? I seem to have forgotten...

If you were asking me, I'd say Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and that came out a short while ago... so yeah.

[Tobi]

Square Enix Tokyo Studio
also working on an action game

There’s another planner position open at Square Enix and this one is
for an in-development "action game". Whoever gets hired will work
in their Shinjuku office as a level designer.

Applicants should have experience making action games, but Square
Enix’s description of an "action" game is quite broad. The 3rd
Birthday is a cinematic action RPG and Dissidia 012[duodecim]: Final
Fantasy’s genre is dramatic progressive action. This job probably is
not for The 3rd Birthday or Lord of Arcana. Even though Square
Enix calls those action games, both titles are too far along in
development for a level designer.

Hmm… I wonder if this is for an existing franchise or something
brand new. Since the job listing doesn’t have RPG at the end, I
suppose we can rule out RPGs and action RPGs. The last job post
we dug up specifically mentioned an action RPG.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/05...n-action-game/

[Hyan]

Awesome. I wouldn't mind if they started making all their games "action" based like KH instead of turn based.

Although I loved TLR despite its flaws.. more turn based like tactics/TLR for psp, and action based for the consoles. That'd be perfect.

And they really gotta make Dissidia HD for consoles, gdi.

[Mjd]

I RLY HOPE ITS FINAL FANTASY 6 LOL

FTFY

[Charismatic]

Why does that fix look broken?

[Dantrag]

What was their last good game? I seem to have forgotten...

Maybe FFIX? Last game they came out with that I would consider REALLY good.

[Mjd]

Why does that fix look broken?

because my dreams are stupid