Recommend an obscure JRPG I might not of played
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I've heard nothing but praise for this game, and I do own it. I have one problem though. I'm left handed. It is very awkward to play for south paws I've noticed. I know it allows you to use the ABYX buttons at a control pad, but after 20+ years of using a dpad with my left hand it feels extremely awkward. I might just try to play it the normal way and see if I can survive with using the stylus in my right hand. The movements seem simple enough so maybe it will be playable.La Barata said:
I'm more than just disappointed nobody has mentioned Shadow Hearts 1 & 2 yet. Well, now I did.
Then there is the SaGa games, the least mainstream and most obscure stuff for Square Enix to put out.
We also have Panzer Dragoon Saga and, stretching the definition of RPG a little, Nier.
Then there is the SaGa games, the least mainstream and most obscure stuff for Square Enix to put out.
We also have Panzer Dragoon Saga and, stretching the definition of RPG a little, Nier.
Love Shadow Hearts. I finished all 3 of the PS2 titles which lead me to also track down and buy Koudelka which I haven't gotten around to yet.Gladion said:
I never played a SaGa game, I might start out with the Saga Frontier on ps1 if I can track it down for a decent price.
Panzer Dragoon Saga and Dragon Force are the only 2 saturn games I own. I want to get Shining Force 3 and Alberts Odyssey.
Despite it's mediocre reviews I really enjoyed Nier.
Baten Kaitos: Eternal wings and the lost ocean
One of my favourite RPG's.
Its rather obscure, and it's a shame that it is, because hardly anyone has played this brilliant game.
So find, and play it, you won't regret it.
(Even though I've only played the third one, the Wild Arms series is worth looking at as well.)
One of my favourite RPG's.
Its rather obscure, and it's a shame that it is, because hardly anyone has played this brilliant game.
So find, and play it, you won't regret it.
(Even though I've only played the third one, the Wild Arms series is worth looking at as well.)
I have both Baten Kaitos games. I loved the first one and clocked in about 60 hours on it. As for Origins I picked it up for 10 bucks fairly recently but haven't played it yet. I do love the card battle system.Jazoni89 said:
Wild Arms. I own 3,4,and 5, and downloaded 1 on PSN. The only one I actually finished was WA2 which I don't own anymore. I got about 10 hours into 3 and got sidetracked. I really need to devote more time to this series though.
Breath of Fire 4, it seems like everyone was out to lunch when the game came out because no one knows any BoF besides 1-3 and Dragon Quarter.
And it's quite good so far.
Also, Phantasy Star IV for the Genesis/Megadrive. It's somewhat short but very good looking 16 bit era RPG with some tough fights. It's also on PS2/PSP (SEGA Genesis Collection) and PS3 on the Ultimate Genesis Collection.
And it's quite good so far.
Also, Phantasy Star IV for the Genesis/Megadrive. It's somewhat short but very good looking 16 bit era RPG with some tough fights. It's also on PS2/PSP (SEGA Genesis Collection) and PS3 on the Ultimate Genesis Collection.
I'm glad I could point out at least one game series you haven't played yet. You might wanna try Unlimited SaGa on Playstation 2, the price is really decent, especially if you consider the 300+ hrs worth of gameplay. But be warned, as I said it's extremely unconventional (most actions, including walking, are taken by menu-clicking, for example). The series basically served Square Enix as a testing-platform for weird game mechanics. They would see what kind of gameplay mechanics people would like and which they'd hate, and afterwards use the popular ones for upcoming big budget games.Ando85 said:
I also remember this one game where you would play two brothers, one looking normal and one looking like a devil, but I can't come up with the name right now. I'll post it later.
Edit2: Arc - Twilight of the Spirits
Edit: Oh yeah, Xenogears and Xenosaga, but you probably know those.
Edit3: Also, Rogue Galaxy
I never knew this about the SaGa series. Back in the olden days I actually trusted reviews, so the negative reception that SaGa got had me steer clear. But, now I'm a bit more enlightened when it comes to JRPGs and don't really trust the reviews anymore so I should definately check it out. I'll start off with Unlimited SaGa then, and consider the PS1 games later.Gladion said:
Arc the Lad TotS, Xenogears (my favorite game of all time), and Xenosaga I have played. Rogue Galaxy, I adore level 5, so I didn't hesitate with this one.
Recently replayed one of the few JRPGs that I really enjoy: Xenogears [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenogears]....
Artsy, has a unique combat system, great music and is still one of the games with the most awesome and creative storylines that I can remember. Highly recommended. If you are from the US you can get it from the PS store when its online again....
EDIT: Okay nevermind...I see I was a tad too late with posting
Artsy, has a unique combat system, great music and is still one of the games with the most awesome and creative storylines that I can remember. Highly recommended. If you are from the US you can get it from the PS store when its online again....
EDIT: Okay nevermind...I see I was a tad too late with posting
Alright, here's the last stuff I got:
Disgaea
Dark Chronicle (excellent stuff, definetly pick it up if you haven't yet)
Valkyrie Profile (I only know the second one, though, and thought that was very fun)
Odin Sphere - more action-packed, though. It's a mix of RPG and 2D-Brawler
Edit: No, wait, I still got one more: Parasite Eve. Only the first one has RPG-elements, though. Don't know about the PSP game
Disgaea
Dark Chronicle (excellent stuff, definetly pick it up if you haven't yet)
Valkyrie Profile (I only know the second one, though, and thought that was very fun)
Odin Sphere - more action-packed, though. It's a mix of RPG and 2D-Brawler
Edit: No, wait, I still got one more: Parasite Eve. Only the first one has RPG-elements, though. Don't know about the PSP game