Not sure how many people know this game, but it is awesome and it has really nice combat mechanics and a competent main character that is so rare in jrpg.

leo23

United States3075 Posts

November 12 2011 00:20 GMT

#46

good to play with friends

Flamingo777

United States1190 Posts

November 12 2011 00:20 GMT

#47

Two hidden diamonds made for the Gameboy Color.
Dragon Warrior Monsters:
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Dragon Warrior Monsters 2:
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I was so lucky to discover these games in my childhood. Very seriously some of the best Square-based RPGs ever made still today. What makes it so special is it's pioneering in monster capture and breeding systems, and furthermore a very nice battle system (The sound effects aren't bad either ;p). I would recommend these games to anyone who enjoyed Pokemon, or enjoys Final-Fantasy-style Game Boy games.

Liquid`Zephyr

United States996 Posts

November 12 2011 00:22 GMT

#48

3rd person shooter n64

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spoilered this because im not sure if this was a popular game for wii. i dont think it was but im not sure t.t

Fishgle

United States2174 Posts

November 12 2011 00:24 GMT

#49

I'm also going to suggest Dragon Warrior Monsters! I've been tryng to tell people it's better than pokemon for my whole life lol

Taktik

Poland680 Posts

November 12 2011 00:27 GMT

#50

wow so many good games here ^^ I spent sooo much time playing Suikoden II. And I logged in just to share this litte story. So I was buing some games at the online store (it feels like ages ago), and then I got an extra bonus game that I didnt even know I would get neither what is this game. It was the Haunting Ground, for something that I didnt pay it was really good game. I finished it several times and my friends got into it also. The concept of a horror where u cant defend yourself blew my mind at the time and Fiona was so sexy ^^
Sorry for not contributing anything, just wanted to bring back those memories for a sec..

Chef

10810 Posts

November 12 2011 00:27 GMT

#51

I hear StarCraft: Brood War is a pretty good game.

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Hipster game of the year to be sure, but I loved SuperGreatFriend's LP of it. This probably isn't really 'hidden' either, but it's better than listing a game which only has nostalgic value.

Devil Trigger

United States107 Posts

November 12 2011 00:27 GMT

#52

RPG on PS1
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Node

United States2159 Posts

November 12 2011 00:29 GMT

#53

On November 12 2011 08:59 trias_e wrote:
The Void. One one of my favorite games of all time, makes a good case for games having the potential to be art.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/37000

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Oh my god, this, a million times this.

For another great time, check out the studio's previous game, Pathologic. It's nearly impossible to play due to extreme bugginess and a horrific translation, but if you can make it past that there's nothing else like it. Here's a good write-up about it: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/04/10/butchering-pathologic-part-1-the-body/

Millitron

United States2611 Posts

November 12 2011 00:29 GMT

#54

Pharaoh, city-builder on PC, been playing this a ton lately. Its an addictive game, as you can clearly see progress as your city improves. Further, the campaign is insanely long. Really, all of Impression Games' city-builders (Zeus, Caeser 1-3, Emperor, and their respective expansions) should go here, but Pharaoh's my personal favorite.
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SimTower, build and operate a skyscraper
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KinosJourney2

Sweden1811 Posts

November 12 2011 00:30 GMT

#55

I'll recommend Shadow Hearts: Covenant for the PS2.

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One of the best RPGs i've ever played, up there with the likes of Final Fantasy. I'd strongly recommend it to anyone liking RPGs with turnbased combat. Has an awesome dark atmosphere(Though the sequel is the exact opposite), an amazing soundtrack and fun combat. I've got triple digit hours of entertainment out of the game and would strongly recommend it.
If you enjoy this you'll also enjoy it's sequel, Shadow Hearts: From the New World.

hiREvel

United States80 Posts

November 12 2011 00:31 GMT

#56

Great rpg, ps1!
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Probe1

United States17920 Posts

November 12 2011 00:31 GMT

#57

Lets just say every single Maxis game until The Sims was amazing okay?

kef

283 Posts

November 12 2011 00:33 GMT

#58

On November 12 2011 09:22 Liquid`Zephyr wrote:

3rd person shooter n64

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spoilered this because im not sure if this was a popular game for wii. i dont think it was but im not sure t.t

I was about to say this.

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Also, this for pc
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and this for pc

and its sequel is even better (xbox/pc), especially the lightsaber to lightsaber battles were really well designed.
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Probe1

United States17920 Posts

November 12 2011 00:35 GMT

#59

nvm

setzer

United States3284 Posts

November 12 2011 00:35 GMT

#60

I'll second Pathologic and Void. Literally two completely unique games, the former being better in my opinion and the latter more of artsy game. It is unfortunate that the came is so bug ridden and the translation (especially for the female character) is near unbearable but if you can get past that you have a world that is very engrossing, chilling and just plain fun to be a part of.

Even though this is a game that Europeans might be familiar with, it didn't come out in America and is thus largely unrecognized:

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