Recommend an obscure JRPG I might not of played

[destiaer]

If I were you, I would check out Growlanser Generations for the PS2, and (if you can find it) Skies of Arcadia for the GC.

 

[ThatDaveDude1]

Infinite Space. It is pure awesomeness. In space.

SPAAACE!!!

 

[Jessta]

The world ends with you for the DS, Not sure if its obscure but when I mentioned it in a room full of die hard gamers everyones gave me a kind of face, Also I think its the game thats come out on a nintendo system EVER so I would say its pretty good... then again I don't think theres been allot of good games made on Nintendo systems.
Also, I understand you might have allot of JRPGS, but could you please like... give an example so we can get a better grasp what your talking about...

 

[Ando85]

Also, I understand you might have allot of JRPGS, but could you please like... give an example so we can get a better grasp what your talking about...

I actually used to have a list I composed that listed every RPG I've finished. It had a bit over 100 titles. Part of the thread was sort of a challenge to see who could recommend ones that I haven't played. I figured that most of the replies would be for ones I have played, but that leaves an opportunity to reflect and discuss on some of the great games I have played over the years. Sort of two birds with one stone.

 

[Leemaster777]

If your DS can play Advance games, I might suggest Golden Sun. Not really sure if it counts as "obscure", but I've got fond memories of it.

Also, The World Ends With You, for the DS, if it hasn't been suggested yet.

 

[Ando85]

I would actually recommend Enchanted Arms. Gameplay-wise, it's structured very similarly to FFX and X-2. It has a very unique combat system. It's a bit dated as far as graphics go, but it still looks nice. There's a japanese language track, too, if you don't like the english voices.

Also, White Knight Chronicles is fun if you don't mind it's similarities to FF12. I'd wait for WKC 2 to come out, though, because it comes with the entire first game.

EDIT- Really, with all the systems you own, you are swimming in potential JRPG goodness. Go to RPG fan or ssome other such site and browse their reviews, see if you find something interesting.

I at first passed up Enchanted Arms due to its mediocre reviews. I eventually got it though at a low price. Nowadays I think its around 4.99 at gamestop. I ended up loving the game.

I beat the main storyline of WKC, but didn't do any of the optional stuff. It was solid to me but not anything that special. It took me about 20 hours and was a bit too much on the easy side. However, I'm still planning on getting WKC 2 and put in a lot more time into it. Perhaps then my opinion will change.

 

[Ando85]

PS2-Rogue Galaxy. Game went under the radar and it's phenomenal. I believe it was Level-5's last game on the PS2. Looks like it belongs on a PS3 or 360.

360-Tales of Vesperia. Hands down the best JRPG of this console generation and one of the best of all time imo.

I loved Rogue Galaxy. I'm considering a 2nd playthru. As for ToV and I will have to agree it is likely my favorite JRPG of this generation as well. Not really all time for me though but it does deserve praise. Out of Vesperia, Abyss, and Symphonia I constantly try to debate how to rank them. But, I find each has its pros and cons, which puts them at even ground for me.

 

[Ando85]

Eternal Sonata? 360 - damn good combat system too, like a mix between star ocean and turn based

I did enjoy the combat in this game and its overall concept. I just didn't really enjoy the story as much as I thought I would. It was a solid game but what really ruined it for me was doing the bonus dungeon. I found it very aggravating and got lost in it many times. It sort of left a bitter taste in my mouth after finishing the game.

Heh, the bonus dungeon was horribly easy when using the party level to carry over your combo points, I used Salsa (or one of the twins, it is the calmer one is all I remember) Arrow-girl, and just used multiple hitting moves to keep that bar up nearly 100% of the time, made things cake.
Reward for beating the dungeon is far from worth it though. And my biggest peeve with the game is that damn music system they implemented. There's a lot of notes, and no one I'm just going to go through the entire list for every NPC, they should of had it pre-ordered instead of "order you find them".

Everyone's pretty much covered all the good games though...
Hoshigami: Ruined Earth was a decent PS1 strategy game, is on the DS as well I believe.
Haven't seen anyone list Radiata Stories though, as well as Rogue Galaxy and Dark cloud (unless I missed them).

Also. Vanguard Bandits. PS1 Mecha-fantasy strategy game. Best part is that after beating the game once, you can travel down a wildly different path in NG+ that severely alters the story, and adds more mechs to the game.
I really... really... have to recommend it because it was just too awesome to me... and I liked how they handled the battle animations as well, and secret skills.

Regarding Eternal Sonata it wasn't the battles I found to be particularly challenging but trying to navigate the dungeon. Everything looked the same and I would get lost trying to figure out where I needed to go to advance.

Hoshigami I actually bought for 25 bucks awhile back but haven't gotten around to yet. Isn't Stella Deus a spiritual sucessor? If so I should give it a go as I loved Stella Deus.

Radiata Stories I couldn't get into at first and ended up selling it. I've since read up on it a bit more and realized I should of given it an honest try. I picked it up recently for 10 bucks. I should definitely give it a go soon. that is a good suggestion.

Vanguard Bandits I own, but only finished once. I might pop that one in again and take a different path. Seems to have great replay value. I also have the kick ass hardcover strategy guide for it.

Rogue Galaxy and Dark Cloud 2 I loved. I got DC1 recently for 6 bucks. I heard it isn't near as good as the sequel but I'll eventually decide that for myself.

 

[renegade7]

The earlier final fantasy titles ie the NES ones that didn't leave Japan and the Original Game Boy ones (FF legends 1-3 and FF adventure) I also would recommend Tales of Phantasia. Also Phantasy Star is very nice (the sega ones)

And the Ogre Battle games are fun if not technically JRPGs

 

[TheRocketeer]

Aye was waiting for Gust to be mentioned. The only one I actually finished so far is Atelier Iris. I have Atelier Iris 2 and 3, Mana Khemia 1 and 2, and Atelier Rorona that I haven't gotten around to yet. Ar tonelico looks interesting to me but I don't own it or sequels. Something I have been meaning to look into though.

I just finished Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia yesterday. The gameplay could use some work, but the setting is highly unique, the story is better than average, and the characters are charming.

Speaking of that last trait, I quickly realized that the game is... well, it's... odd. It's like %50 JRPG, %50 dating sim, and %120 creepy at all times. Thing is, I'd already went out and bought the two sequels without realizing this, and it appears Gust decided to expand that aspect significantly afterwards. Ar tonelico Qoga came with an artbook, and if owning it is not grounds for counseling, society has failed.

So, I guess what I'm saying is, they are fun games, but caveat emptor. Then again, if that's your thing... well, I stick by the counseling thing.

[sub]Mute, guys? Really? Really?[/sub]

 

[Ando85]

Ahh, yeah... thank god for laptops and people who took the time to map out the dungeon, its layout really is a convoluted mess so I don't blame anyone for getting lost.

As for Stella Deus, I wouldn't know, this is the first time I've heard of it, but that's what the wiki page states.

And I definitely suggest playing through Radiata and Vanguard Bandits, the second playthrough story has some nice little twists and surprises in it. How far did you get into Radiata though?

If you haven't played Stella Deus I'm going to have to strongly recommend it. Not sure how hard it is to find these days. It is one of the best SRPGs I've played.

It has been so long since I played Vanguard Bandits that I'd likely just start from scratch. Really enjoyed it so I should see what all it has to offer with multiple playthrus.

I don't really recall how far I got into Radiata. I think I might of got stuck somewhere trying to figure out where I was supposed to go. At that time I was swamped with college work and other things so probably wasn't the best time to get into an RPG. Now that I am funemployed I have the time needed to devote to it. I've heard a lot of great things about it.

 

[de5gravity]

Seiken Densetsu 3?
Tales of Symphonia?
Also if you never tried FF8 please do it (yes not obscure I know)

 

[Jim From Accounting]

How about trinity universe?

 

[Von Dean]

I am currently playing Breath of Fire 4 for PS1. I'm early into the game so don't want to recommend it too strongly, but the sprite art is absolutely beautiful.

When it comes to JRPGs, if you're into them it's hard to tell what you'd consider obscure. Obviously the Persona games are great, and I want to play more SMT games. Again, I don't think anyone would call it obscure but Skies of Arcadia (DC or Gamecube) was very enjoyable.

Also, it doesn't really seem like a straight JRPG, but Vagrant Story was really good fun. Taxing, but fun.

All of theses games are amazing,especially Skies of Arcadia (it alone is one of the finest rpg's i've ever played) the only things I can add to the growing list are Front Mission 3, Tales of Vesperia and Vandal Hearts althuogh i'm not sure obscure these are

 

[Julianking93]

Hm... obscure? Well if that, I'd go with...

Trinity Universe
Ar Tonelico Qoga
Tales of the Abyss
Rogue Galaxy
Dark Cloud
Hyperdimension Neptunia
Legend of Dragoon
Eternal Poison
Persona 3 & 4
Radiata Stories
Valkyrie Profile 2
Xenosaga
Odin Sphere
Suikoden
Breath of Fire
Digital Devil Saga
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
Shadow Hearts
Arcana Heart
Resonance of Fate
Growlanser
Nier

And that's all I got right now. Some of my favourites. All on either Ps3 or Ps2.
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