What is the best RPG you have ever played

[ShogunGino]

Skies of Arcadia Legends. Still my favorite game of all time, despite its flaws.

Seconded. Worth getting for the story.

I think valkyria chronciles is also awesome(there's vyse and aika)

Seriously?! Gonna see if I can borrow my roommate's PS3...

 

[peterwolfe]

Tales of Symphonia for GC.

 

[yortw]

Ultima 7 for the win ! Excellent story, engaging characters, a (semi) open ended world with fantastic interaction between even every day objects and lots of unexplored and rewarding areas.

 

[ShogunGino]

Knights of The Old Republic 2 (I like it more then 1 strangely enough). I loved that game. I spent days playing it. Then spent more days replaying it.

Skies of Arcadia: Legends. Man this game was brilliant. One of the only JRPGs I have ever liked. Funny, interesting and had an interesting take on religion.

Enchant Arm. The other JRPG I like. I just found this game fun to play. Especially awesome was the devil arm.

Pokemon Blue. Needs no explanation.

On a separate note. I wasn't a big fan on either Oblivion or Mass Effect. I think I missed the point of those games.

Hmm, I never really thought of Skies of Arcadia being a take on religion. To me, that was FFX. I would've thought Skies was more about what and who you trust and how it can change in an instant(on a purely physical level, not religious).

 

[Klagermeister]

Oblivion! Woohoo!
And Baldur's Gate is fun if you're up for 2-player.

 

[Sporky111]

I would say a tie between Kingdom Hearts 2 and the original Fable. (I havent played enough of Fable 2 yet for it to count, nor have I played any of the big time RPGs like Fallout 3 or Mass Effect)

 

[Ravenseeker]

oblivion or fire emblem

 

[GreigKM]

I'd hate to say it but..... Pokemon, Specifically Emerald/Ruby/Sapphire, and Oblivion.

 

[Loiosh91]

Final Fantasy 7 is still entertaining, as is FF9 and Legend of Dragoon(no... must resist... jrpg fanboy-ness)

Morrowind was infinitely better at immersion and customizability than Oblivion so Morrowind wins

 

[irishdelinquent]

Does Pokemon count?

It totally does. You don't need to have crazy hair and ridiculously huge swords to be an RPG. It definately makes my list, which looks like this:

- Pokemon Red and Blue (back when it was simple and pure)
- Super Mario RPG (The SNES definately saved the best for last)
- Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (I spent so many hours playing this game. It's very fun, and it doesn't even need the "true" fellowship).

 

[Pyrrian]

Ultima 7 for the win ! Excellent story, engaging characters, a (semi) open ended world with fantastic interaction between even every day objects and lots of unexplored and rewarding areas.

Right on, man. Ultima 7 is definitely the best RPG I've ever played. Yet, despite its flaws, Ultima 8 is my favorite. How's that work?

 

[Loiosh91]

dude...your name is Ansem the Wise...i think it's safe to say you'll choose Kingdom Hearts

 

[jaiv28]

Disgaea 1 & 3, also Final fantasy Tactics.

 

[ProjectileVomit]

Does Pokemon count?

No, no it doesn't (slaps RAWKSTAR in face). As for me, I would go for Oblivion, since I don't yet have Fallout 3...

P.S. RAWKSTAR, I was just kidding about the faceslap thing

D: My feelings are... are hurt D:!!

xD

don't worry RAWKSTAR, you got a fellow pokeman fan here to support you

personally I think Pokemon can beat Final Fantasy's ass anytime

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2, and Nocturn hands down

Also Dragon Quest 8 and Wildarms 1, 2 and 3
Goldensun 1 & 2

 

[Jumpman]

Does Pokemon count?

No, no it doesn't (slaps RAWKSTAR in face). As for me, I would go for Oblivion, since I don't yet have Fallout 3...

P.S. RAWKSTAR, I was just kidding about the faceslap thing

Dude, Pokemon was the bomb. I'm twenty one now and I still think it was one of the greatest games I ever played. Elder scrolls are great too, and I like Kotor and Mass effect, even though the game play isn't my favorite, the depth more than makes up for it.

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

Knights of The Old Republic 2 (I like it more then 1 strangely enough). I loved that game. I spent days playing it. Then spent more days replaying it.

Skies of Arcadia: Legends. Man this game was brilliant. One of the only JRPGs I have ever liked. Funny, interesting and had an interesting take on religion.

Enchant Arm. The other JRPG I like. I just found this game fun to play. Especially awesome was the devil arm.

Pokemon Blue. Needs no explanation.

On a separate note. I wasn't a big fan on either Oblivion or Mass Effect. I think I missed the point of those games.

Hmm, I never really thought of Skies of Arcadia being a take on religion. To me, that was FFX. I would've thought Skies was more about what and who you trust and how it can change in an instant(on a purely physical level, not religious).

That it did but I kinda thought it had a whole subtext with the Silver Empire and what happened with the Gigas. To me it felt like a slight subtext on religion. But maybe this is just my text.

 

[roblikestoskate]

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2, and Nocturn hands down

Also Dragon Quest 8 and Wildarms 1, 2 and 3
Goldensun 1 & 2

Bump!

I think the problem is that the Shin Megami games lack the exposure that many of these nominees have gotten. I mean, EVERYONE who cares to has played as many Square/Enix/Bioware/Bethesda RPGs as they desire, whereas it takes a bit more effort to seek out those limited-print ATLUS games. Then again, some fandoms are more vocal than others.

 

[sir pugglez]

Every fallout game (including brother hood of steel and tactics)