Recommend an obscure JRPG I might not of played

[Riddle78]

The PS2 can play PS1 games if I remember correctly. "The Legend of Dragoon" was made during the dying days of the PS1,so it didn't get much in the way of players and exposure. If you can,give 'er a whirl.

 

[Ando85]

The World Ends With You. Play it. NOW.

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.

You use both hands to control during combat, and it has a lefty mode. Your logic is invalid.

I know you use both hands. But, someone who writes with their left hand can't control the D pad with their left hand at the same time. It is awkward to use the right hand for either of these. Even if I was wrong you don't have to be an arrogant prick about it.

 

[Ando85]

I've completed quite a bit of JRPGs, and still have many many titles in my backlog. Sometimes it is a challenge to find good ones that I don't own and/or have completed. So I'm giving the challenge to find ones I haven't.

Ever tried Jeanne d'Arc for PSP?
I haven't played it myself, but IGN listed it as the 23rd best PSP game of all time.
I'm not sure if you can download games from PSN yet so you may have to wait a while.

That's another one that is in the backlog. I haven't gotten around to it yet. Level 5 is awesome. Game looks great.

 

[Wintermoot]

have you tried Chrono Trigger? it,s on SNES,PS1 and DS!

 

[Infernai]

The original Drakengard, awesome story and presentation, and rpgs dont get any more Japanese than this

Damn, someone beat me to it! Ah well, i'll just post the trailer for it.

 

[The Hero Killer]

Seiken Densetsu 3

It was never released in america, but you can find translated versions everywhere.

 

[Ando85]

The original Drakengard, awesome story and presentation, and rpgs dont get any more Japanese than this

Damn, someone beat me to it! Ah well, i'll just post the trailer for it.

I was actually considering this game yesterday. I will try to pick it up, and I noticed it will be pretty cheap so thanks for the suggestion.

 

[hazabaza1]

Persona 3+4?
If you haven't played them yet you need to.

 

[Ando85]

Persona 3+4?
If you haven't played them yet you need to.

I got both of these on release date. Loved the hell out of both. The week following of getting each of these is a blur cause I played them constantly. However, I want to replay them on expert difficulty. I also bought Persona 3 FES and still have the answer to do, but I think I will replay the game on expert followed by the answer.

 

[Shining_Pyrelight]

Etrian Odyssey for the DS? A new one is being made for the 3DS as well apparently.

Arc Rise Fantasia on the Wii. Has horrendous voice acting, which is a shame. The game itself is really good.

Class of Heroes for the PSP. Released a couple of years ago, it's a rather good game. A lot like Etrian Odyssey in terms of gameplay though.

 

[hazabaza1]

Persona 3+4?
If you haven't played them yet you need to.

I got both of these on release date. Loved the hell out of both. The week following of getting each of these is a blur cause I played them constantly. However, I want to replay them on expert difficulty. I also bought Persona 3 FES and still have the answer to do, but I think I will replay the game on expert followed by the answer.

Just to warn you, The Answer is... uuuuugh. It's not terrible, but a lot, if not most of the stuff that made the original game is removed. It's essentially hours upon hours of combat. I recommend playing it to see if you like it, but it hasn't gripped me enough to play it to the end.

 

[BrownGaijin]

Legend of Legaia
Star Ocean the Second Story
Tales of series (by Namco)
Growlanswer series by Atlus (also published by Working Designs)

 

[Ando85]

Persona 3+4?
If you haven't played them yet you need to.

I got both of these on release date. Loved the hell out of both. The week following of getting each of these is a blur cause I played them constantly. However, I want to replay them on expert difficulty. I also bought Persona 3 FES and still have the answer to do, but I think I will replay the game on expert followed by the answer.

Just to warn you, The Answer is... uuuuugh. It's not terrible, but a lot, if not most of the stuff that made the original game is removed. It's essentially hours upon hours of combat. I recommend playing it to see if you like it, but it hasn't gripped me enough to play it to the end.

Yea I tried it out. One thing about it that turned me off if I remember correct, is that there is no save point/portal to the hub or whatever right before boss fights. So you could be fighting floors of monsters only to get killed by the boss without saving. Rather irritating.

 

[RichardThompson]

The original Legend Of Legaia on the PS1?

I did play that game and never beat it. Was actually wanting to track it down so I can play it again. I also own the PS2 sequel. I should give it another go.

tell me about it, I never was able to beat Cort. Probably because I never got the point card at the beginning, the noob that I was. Kept throwing planets at me in the final battle for gods sake.

 

[Ando85]

Legend of Legaia
Star Ocean the Second Story
Tales of series (by Namco)
Growlanswer series by Atlus (also published by Working Designs)

Legend of Legaia - I played it but never finished it. I want to get it again though if I can track it down for a decent price.

Star Ocean the Second Story - finished a few times love it and is my favorite SO

Tales- finished Symphonia, Legendia, Abyss, Vesperia. I got ToD2 (Eternia) that I got awhile back from a vintage game shop. Been meaning to play it but haven't got to it yet.

Growlanser- I got Growlanser Generations. I finished 2 but hardly played 3. I also have Growlanser HoW, got a bit into it and got sidetracked. I do want to get back into it.

 

[Of-the-Lion]

Is Goldensun considered "obscure"? play the first two games and just pretend the third doesn't exist. It will make you enjoy the first two more.

 

[Mister Swift]

I really hope you've played The World Ends With You, on DS. If you haven't, you're missing out.

 

[mduncan50]

The original Drakengard, awesome story and presentation, and rpgs dont get any more Japanese than this

Damn, someone beat me to it! Ah well, i'll just post the trailer for it.

I was actually considering this game yesterday. I will try to pick it up, and I noticed it will be pretty cheap so thanks for the suggestion.

You wont be disappointed, though you may be forever disturbed

 

[hazabaza1]

Persona 3+4?
If you haven't played them yet you need to.

I got both of these on release date. Loved the hell out of both. The week following of getting each of these is a blur cause I played them constantly. However, I want to replay them on expert difficulty. I also bought Persona 3 FES and still have the answer to do, but I think I will replay the game on expert followed by the answer.

Just to warn you, The Answer is... uuuuugh. It's not terrible, but a lot, if not most of the stuff that made the original game is removed. It's essentially hours upon hours of combat. I recommend playing it to see if you like it, but it hasn't gripped me enough to play it to the end.

Yea I tried it out. One thing about it that turned me off if I remember correct, is that there is no save point/portal to the hub or whatever right before boss fights. So you could be fighting floors of monsters only to get killed by the boss without saving. Rather irritating.

Gah, yeah, that too. I forgot about that. Damn, I remember just getting to bosses, teleporting back and running past the next 7 floors so I could keep my health and SP. Irritating.