PS2 - RPG Help

I'm new to the world of RPG's and I was wanting some recomendations. I'm looking at getting Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King because it has had good reviews and it comes with a demo disk for Final Fantasy VII, which Final Fantasy is a very popular RPG and this would be a way to try it before buying it.

I also want to know if it is possible to save game data from a PS1 to a PS2 memory card. Or do PS1 memory cards work on a PS2.

I'm new to the world of RPG's and I was wanting some recomendations. I'm looking at getting Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King because it has had good reviews and it comes with a demo disk for Final Fantasy VII, which Final Fantasy is a very popular RPG and this would be a way to try it before buying it.

I also want to know if it is possible to save game data from a PS1 to a PS2 memory card. Or do PS1 memory cards work on a PS2.

coincollector78

Yes Dragon Quest is a great RPG, but it does not come with a demo disc of FFVII. The demo disc you speak of is for FFXII.

Regarding the memory card question, to my knowledge you can't save game data from a PS1 to a PS2 memory card. You can however, use PS1 memory cards on your PS2. The PS1 memory cards will only save data for PS1 games only, not PS2, so if your looking to save data while you play DQ VIII you will have to buy a PS2 memory card (unless you already have one).

To start you off, Ill recommend 5 GREAT RPGs

• Dark Cloud
• Rogue Galaxy
• Tales of the Abyss
• Persona 3
• Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time

Kingdom Hearts series!

My favs for the PS2 are:

Rogue Galaxy

FFX

Dark Cloud 2

id start out with Final Fnatasy X its pretty easy and straightforward with a good story line

You said you like Zelda, so try Dark Cloud (i liked the 1st one better) or Kingdom Hearts there both are good

Even though this isn't PS2, if your starting out the RPG genre I'd say to pick up Super Mario RPG or a Paper Mario game.Chrono66

super mario rpg was my first rpg. :)

My favorite RPG's for the is

Final Fantasy 10

Persona 3

Persona 4

Rogue Galaxy

Kingdom Hearts series

final fantasy X is horrible if you compare it to Persona 3. (IMHO...but really...)RedDraco66

If you want some really good RPG's don't forget these..

Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1, 2
Champions of Norrath
Champions: Return to Arms
Rogue Galazy
Shadow Hearts series
Shin Megami Tensei series
Wild Arms series
Xenosaga series

And if your tire of RPG's here are some great action games

Okami
Beyond Good and Evil
ICO

FF12

Dragon Quest 8

Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Shadow Hearts: From the New World (REALLY can't understand the hate for this game :/)

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

Persona 3: FES

Persona 4

Disgaea 2

Soul Nomad and the World Eaters

Wild Arms 3

Wild Arms: Alter Code F

Wild Arms 4

Atelier Iris

If graphics aren't a concern, consider looking for the Final Fantasy Anthologies. They're two disc sets, each with one game on each. They're direct ports of NES/SNES games, but playable on the PS1/PS2. Great value, as the games are long and enjoyable. I recommend Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy 4 and Chrono Trigger.

PS1 games: Azure Dreams is an excellent Strategy RPG, as is Final Fantasy Tactics (probably THE greatest tactical RPG, honestly). Of course FF 7, 8 & 9 are worth playing, as is Dragon Quest 7 (it might still have been called Dragon Warrior at that time). DW7 is LONG. The base quest took me about 100 hours to play through, and unless you over-level your characters, it can be a real challenge, especially towards the end.

PS2: lots of good recommendations so far... I'll add Grandia 3 and Arc the Lad to that list. (You should be able to pick up Arc the Lad at second hand stores like GameStop or EB Games for under $10 if you can find it. Under-rated, IMO).

Enjoy! Nice to see a fellow retro RPGer!

PS1: Final Fantasy VII,VIII,IX, Grandia, Valkyrie Profile, Xenogears, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, Wild Arms

PS2: Final Fantasy X,XII, Persona 3,4, Rogue Galaxy, Dark Cloud 1,2, Shadow Hearts

If you want to give tactical RPGs a try Id go with Final Fantasy Tactics for PS1 and Disgaea for PS2.

If graphics aren't a concern, consider looking for the Final Fantasy Anthologies. They're two disc sets, each with one game on each. They're direct ports of NES/SNES games, but playable on the PS1/PS2. Great value, as the games are long and enjoyable. I recommend Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy 4 and Chrono Trigger.

PS1 games: Azure Dreams is an excellent Strategy RPG, as is Final Fantasy Tactics (probably THE greatest tactical RPG, honestly). Of course FF 7, 8 & 9 are worth playing, as is Dragon Quest 7 (it might still have been called Dragon Warrior at that time). DW7 is LONG. The base quest took me about 100 hours to play through, and unless you over-level your characters, it can be a real challenge, especially towards the end.

PS2: lots of good recommendations so far... I'll add Grandia 3 and Arc the Lad to that list. (You should be able to pick up Arc the Lad at second hand stores like GameStop or EB Games for under $10 if you can find it. Under-rated, IMO).

Enjoy! Nice to see a fellow retro RPGer!

-starman-

Graphics are not a concern. Out of all the games and systems I own my favorite and the one I play the most is my Super Nintendo. Greatest system every in my opinion. Thanks again for all the reconmedations. I have ordered Final Fantasy X and it is on the way.

If you want some really good RPG's don't forget these..

Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1, 2
Champions of Norrath
Champions: Return to Arms
ICO

KathR

Once again I want to thank everyone again for their help. I've not been able to get into Final Fantasy X. The story is really slow and it just couldn't keep my attention. I will try again some other time to get into it. As for Dragon Quest VIII, I've found it much more enjoyable. I'm really liking it.

Also, can someone explain what a Tactical RPG is? I've seen the Disgaea series but don't kown what a Tactical RPG is.coincollector78