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Shadow Hearts (PlayStation2 the Best)

A different RPG experience.

If you are a fan of the Persona games, I would recommend this game for you, as it features some of the same gothic weirdness. The game takes place just before WWI and follows our hero Yuri. He's your standard punkish ... Read Full Review

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

Another Star Ocean game with great and addictive gameplay.

If you are a fan of the previous installment, Star Ocean: The Second Story, you will most likely love this one as well. This game does a better job in nearly every department. The story may not be very creative, but i... Read Full Review

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode One

RPG and Adventure combined in a funny little package.

Penny Arcade Adventures is based on an ongoing web comic strip. In the game you will find recurring characters from the comic strip as well as new ones like your own character. You create your character from a set of att... Read Full Review

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

A refreshing addition to the Final Fantasy franchise.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a follow up to the PS2 RPG, Final Fantasy XII and is an addictive and charming game that will keep you occupied for many hours. The Good: -Fantastic graphics and visuals -Stellar... Read Full Review

Legaia: Duel Saga (PlayStation 2 the Best)

A worthy sequel.

As a big fan of the original, I could not wait to get my hands on the sequel. But sadly, as in most Japanese sequels, this game has nothing to do with the original. Still, it is a highly entertaining RPG, and it was sur... Read Full Review

Odin Sphere

A beautiful and compelling adventure.

I haven't played many Vanilla Ware games, but I completed Grim Grimoire some time ago and I loved it. Odin Sphere shares some of its qualities like the beautiful and creative artwork, interesting characters and a compell... Read Full Review

Haunting Ground

Creepy story and setting. Good graphics. Clumsy gameplay.

The Good: + Really creepy and occasionally disturbing game + Great graphics and animation + Cut-scenes look great and are nicely directed + Cool story + Good voice acting + Being forced to run and hide instead of f... Read Full Review

Devil May Cry (Platinum)

Hard, addictive and stylish.

This is one of the most enjoyable action games ever created. Fantastic, challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and good sound. The story is very superficial, but it's very entertaining and ultra cheesy. Full of clich&... Read Full Review

Clock Tower 3

Certainly not for everyone, but it will please some fans of the genre.

I found this game at a bargain price of 9£, and as I had no other survival horror games to play at the time, I decided to buy it and give it a go. The story is pretty good and involves you from beginning to end.... Read Full Review

Obscure

A lighthearted horror game

Sure, it isn't deep in any way, and the story isn't very disturbing. But, this is a highly enjoyable game mainly because of it's campy storyline and accessible gameplay. The game unfolds in an American high school whe... Read Full Review

Stella Deus

A pretty solid strategy RPG, but not the masterpiece it could have been.

Story: The story is pretty good and deals with themes like ecology and politics, not unfamiliar territory in this genre. I enjoyed it to a degree, but it is not as involving as other games in the genre like Final Fantasy... Read Full Review

Final Fantasy Tactics (PSOne Books)

Any RPG fan must play this fantastic game.

The Good: + Fantastic story + Great characters + Fantastic gameplay with loads of customization and involving battles + Amazing soundtrack + A lengthy and involving quest The Bad: - As is with all games of this ... Read Full Review

Saiyuki (Koei Teiban Series)

Old school strategy RPG that deserves attention from any fan of the genre.

The story is inspired by traditional Chinese mythology and is very entertaining. Not the best out there, but still very good. Gameplay: Pretty basic SRPG gameplay, but why fix something that works? The battles are hig... Read Full Review

Rebus (PlayStation the Best)

Though certainly not for everyone, this is one of those underappreciated gems that deserves the attention of any RPG fan

The Good + Two individual stories that are very good + Great characters with loads of personality + Fantastic illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano + Addictive and solid gameplay + Great soundtrack + Beautiful spell eff... Read Full Review

Vagrant Story

The best Action RPG ever created.

You really can't go wrong with this game as it features a fantastic story, beautiful graphics pushing the playstation's limits, amazing dark and ambient soundtrack, fantastic art direction and engaging and complex game p... Read Full Review

Final Fantasy VII

The best RPG ever created.

Everyone has heard about this game, so this won't be a indepth review, I'm just simply declaring my love for this game that forever changed the world of RPG's. First of all, this is the most engaging storyline I have eve... Read Full Review

ICO

Less is more

Not often does a game grasp hold of your senses and drag them into the game as this one. The artistry of this game is both pleasing and inspiring. You play the role of a young bull horned boy, Ico. Because of his horn... Read Full Review

Dragon Quest VIII: Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi

Easily the most charming RPG ever created.

Dragon Quest VIII has finally brought the series to fame in the west, and with good reason. The storyline is pretty straightforward and begins like this: Dhoulmagus, an evil wizard, steals a legendary scepter from the... Read Full Review

Dark Chronicle

A beautiful game with solid gameplay.

Dark Cloud 2 (Dark Chronicle for PAL players) is a solid game with great gameplay and beautiful cel shaded graphics. There is a lot to do in this game and it will keep you busy for a long time. I will not go into the sto... Read Full Review

Wild Arms 3

A great comeback for Wild Arms.

As a fan of the original Wild Arms I was completely disappointed by the follow up. Finally Wild Arms 3 was released and despite the lackluster reviews I decided to give the series another try. To my big surprise this tur... Read Full Review

Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose

Simply put, this is a big dissapointment.

Gameplay: The gameplay is not as bad as some tend to claim. The battlesystem works and is fairly entertaining. The fact that you see the monsters on the field is a nice and the trap feature is a nice touch, but could hav... Read Full Review

Breath of Fire III

Not the best in the series.

The story in this game is not extremely good but it will keep you entertained throughout the game. Some of the characters are good enough, but some of them are also really annoying. The gameplay consists for the most ... Read Full Review

Genso Suikoden (PlayStation the Best)

This was one of the first RPG's released on Playstation, and it still stands as one of my favorites.

Join our hero on a quest of might and magic, as you fight your way through political schemes. The game has a really good epic story and great characters to follow. There is a total of 108 characters you can recruit to yo... Read Full Review

The Adventures of Alundra

One of the best action RPGs for the playstation.

Alundra is an addictive action RPG that may not deliver much flash, but makes up for it in its amazing gameplay. You play as Alundra, a boy who is capable of entering people's dreams. It is through on of his dreams th... Read Full Review

Suikoden V

Going back to its roots

After the disappointment that was Suikoden IV, it is good to see that Konami took this series back to its roots. This game really feels like a Suikoden game, and borrows heavily from the first couple of installments in t... Read Full Review

Silent Hill 2 (Special 2 Disc Set)

Scary and disturbing, this game is not for the faint hearted.

Silent Hill fans are in for a treat, not only does this game look and play better than the original, it also features a story that is better and more disturbing than the original. This is also the scariest game ever crea... Read Full Review

Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly

You're in for a scare!

I never got to play the first Fatal Frame game, so I did not know what to expect from this game. Boy was I in for a treat! After getting lost in the forest, the twins Mio and Mayu stumble upon an ancient village that ... Read Full Review

Devil May Cry 2

A big dissapointment.

The Good: + Good graphics + Two playable characters with individual campaigns + Huge locations The Bad: - Basically no challenge to be found at all - Both campaigns are too similar and too short - Bland, generic... Read Full Review

Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

Dirge of Cerberus shoots a few blanks, but is worth a look by Final Fantasy VII fans.

Final Fantasy VII is one of the most beloved RPG games in the history, and is a part of probably the most famous RPG franchise ever. Final Fantasy VII is my personal favourite in the series mainly because of its story an... Read Full Review

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Mega Hits!)

Another masterpiece from Hideo Kojima.

This is one hell'uv'a game! IT features the biggest production values ever, and it shows that Kojima has a background from the movies, as this is told like a big production hollywood movie. This time we follow the secre... Read Full Review

Resident Evil 4

An amazing new turn for this classic horror series.

As a fan of the original Resident Evil, I've been a follower of this series for a long time with my favourites being Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X. But then this game shows up and beat the crap out o... Read Full Review