EPTMust play RPGs (via emulator)
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Nikoras
United States115 Posts
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ShaLLoW[baY]
Canada12499 Posts
Golden Sun + sequel SUPER MARIO RPG (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) | ||
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Acechi
United States50 Posts
My personal recommendations are: 1. FF series 2. Final Fantasy Tactics 3. Secret of Mana series 4. Legend of Mana 5. Parasite Eve 1 and 2 6. SaGa Frontier series 7. Vagrant Story 8. Star Ocean: Second Story 9. Valkyrie Profile 10. Chrono Trigger series Enjoy! | ||
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tianGO
Argentina591 Posts
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iamahydralisk
United States813 Posts
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Pangolin
United States1035 Posts
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Sub40APM
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TyrantPotato
Australia1541 Posts
Golden sun + Golden sun TLA for the gba. DO NOT PLAY DARK DAWN. its like the D3 of the golden sun series. Edit: here's a metal version of my favorite battle music from TLA. | ||
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RedMage
United States52 Posts
On June 28 2012 12:33 Sub40APM wrote: Baldur's Gate 2, Planescape Torment, Fallout 2. Emulator implies he wants console RPGs I'm guessing. I'll repeat Chrono Trigger and FF Tactics, although I prefer older PC RPGs to console ones. Just can't enjoy the blob-style combat of console RPGs that aren't FF Tactics. Do you really have to specify that you're going to pirate the games? You pretty much have to for old games if you don't want a hassle, besides the people who actually worked on the game are usually no longer with the company and thus no longer get your revenue. | ||
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SigmaoctanusIV
United States3313 Posts
Final Fantasy 6 Lufia 2 then 1 Breath of Fire 1 and 2 Secret of Mana Soul Blazer, Terranigma Those are all Snes games the system for Quality RPGs Sega: Phantasy Star 2&4 Shining Force | ||
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Nikoras
United States115 Posts
On June 28 2012 12:33 Pangolin wrote: Do you really have to specify that you're going to pirate the games? There's really no practical way to play some of these older gems. I don't know of any stores that cater to older consoles and even if I did it would be massively inconvenient, and since the games would be used NONE of the money would go to the developers. Not to mention the hassel of finding it all and then setting it up and it not being on my PC. Thanks for all the suggestions. Good to see they made a sequel to shining force, definitely going to check out Golden Sun. | ||
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iamahydralisk
United States813 Posts
On June 28 2012 12:44 Nikoras wrote: There's really no practical way to play some of these older gems. I don't know of any stores that cater to older consoles and even if I did it would be massively inconvenient, and since the games would be used NONE of the money would go to the developers. Not to mention the hassel of finding it all and then setting it up and it not being on my PC. Thanks for all the suggestions. Good to see they made a sequel to shining force, definitely going to check out Golden Sun. surprised you didn't mention the price. a lot of these games are rare and expensive as fuck, so emulation is the way to go for sure. | ||
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Seiferz
United States640 Posts
those were the golden days of RPGs in my opinion. | ||
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Kamille
Monaco1035 Posts
On June 28 2012 12:43 SigmaoctanusIV wrote: Chrono trigger Final Fantasy 6 Lufia 2 then 1 Breath of Fire 1 and 2 Secret of Mana Soul Blazer, Terranigma Those are all Snes games the system for Quality RPGs Sega: Phantasy Star 2&4 Shining Force I suggest playing Lufia 1 then Lufia 2. The feeling of relevation is more powerful from 1 to 2. Not to mention if you make it through the original you REALLY appreciate how good Lufia 2 truly is and how much work they put into the game. You should play Tales of Phantasia for SNES, the original Tales game. They remade it for PSP and GBA too if you prefer those systems. FFIX (9) is my favorite RPG and a must play. It's a great farewell to the Playstation's great JRPG line up. | ||
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TyrantPotato
Australia1541 Posts
On June 28 2012 13:00 Kamille wrote: I suggest playing Lufia 1 then Lufia 2. The feeling of relevation is more powerful from 1 to 2. Not to mention if you make it through the original you REALLY appreciate how good Lufia 2 truly is and how much work they put into the game. You should play Tales of Phantasia for SNES, the original Tales game. They remade it for PSP and GBA too if you prefer those systems. FFIX (9) is my favorite RPG and a must play. It's a great farewell to the Playstation's great JRPG line up. i agree lufia 2 is perhaps the best executed prequel ive ever played. and that ancient cave.,,,, | ||
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BliptiX
Canada324 Posts
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Lovedrop
2629 Posts
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Shai
Canada806 Posts
Earthbound Dragon Quest VIII (if your comp can handle it) Chrono Trigger Super Mario RPG Final Fantasy VII (because why not) I'm sure there are loads more but those would be my personal top picks. EDIT: On June 28 2012 12:36 TyrantPotato wrote: as the first poster said. Golden sun + Golden sun TLA for the gba. DO NOT PLAY DARK DAWN. its like the D3 of the golden sun series. Edit: here's a metal version of my favorite battle music from TLA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neDOUuQYiE8 Play Dark Dawn. It is a very deserving sequel. | ||
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MayorITC
Korea (South)798 Posts
Kingdom Hearts (PS2) | ||
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RogerX
New Zealand3180 Posts
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ZERG_RUSSIAN
10417 Posts
On June 28 2012 13:09 BliptiX wrote: Ogre Battle 64 + Shadow Hearts 1/2 were all great. Ogre Battle 64 was the sauce, but it's not so traditional RPG. Super Mario RPG FF7 (if you're only going to play one, if not go from 7-9) Chrono Trigger Earthbound (!!!!!!!!!!) | ||
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Node
United States2159 Posts
Also, Xenogears and anything in the Persona series. | ||
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Infernal_dream
United States2359 Posts
Edit: Fire emblem is good as well but it's turn based strategy in an RPG. If you're into that kind of thing. | ||
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Garnet
Vietnam9013 Posts
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divinesage
Singapore649 Posts
Dragon Quest/Warrior Monsters I and II | ||
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empty.bottle
685 Posts
On June 28 2012 12:33 Sub40APM wrote: Baldur's Gate 2, Planescape Torment, Fallout 2. Ya let's emulate the best engine ever made. Riviera: The Promised Land (best gba rpg imo) Persona series. Knights in the nightmare. Ys. and FF6 is the best FF. | ||
Plexa
Aotearoa39261 Posts
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Veevro
Bahrain17 Posts
Pokemon, no doubt | ||
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Zorkmid
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optical630
United Kingdom768 Posts
On June 28 2012 12:55 Seiferz wrote: I'd recommend original playstation rpgs. ff7/8/9, tactics, chrono cross. those were the golden days of RPGs in my opinion. was going to say this  the final fantasy series arent linked so you can play them in whatever order you want | ||
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clusen
Germany8702 Posts
On June 28 2012 13:24 RogerX wrote: FF6 and Chrono Trigger+ Yup, exactly those two. Such good games! | ||
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Rayeth
United States883 Posts
And probably everyone should play those, but they aren't my favorites. Probably my favorite all around choice would be FF Tactics. Which there is nearly no reason to pirate these days. Its on the PSN store for like $10, hell its even on iOS. So play that and pay some people for it because it is a damn fine game. Older stuff that isn't getting enough love in this thread: -Suikoden II (don't really need to know anything about Suikoden I, just jump in here for the better story/gameplay) -Chrono Cross (a great PS1 RPG, and still has some of the best music in any video game ever, IMO) -Xenogears -Vagrant Story (kinda Action RPG-y, but good nonetheless) -Ogre Battle (any of them, but I particularly liked the PSP remake of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together) -Shining Force | ||
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Capped
United Kingdom7236 Posts
On June 29 2012 01:12 Rayeth wrote: Everyone will say things like FF6 and Chrono Trigger. And probably everyone should play those, but they aren't my favorites. Probably my favorite all around choice would be FF Tactics. Which there is nearly no reason to pirate these days. Its on the PSN store for like $10, hell its even on iOS. So play that and pay some people for it because it is a damn fine game. Older stuff that isn't getting enough love in this thread: -Suikoden II (don't really need to know anything about Suikoden I, just jump in here for the better story/gameplay) -Chrono Cross (a great PS1 RPG, and still has some of the best music in any video game ever, IMO) -Xenogears -Vagrant Story (kinda Action RPG-y, but good nonetheless) -Ogre Battle (any of them, but I particularly liked the PSP remake of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together) -Shining Force Suikoden is fucking beast. Dont put it down! (Gremio, parasites, nooo ;( ) FF7 Suikoden Xenogears FF tactics Arc the lad twlight of the spirits (PS2, very odd circular movement system, loved it) Golden sun . Any FF games really, if you want to go there. Pokemon gen 1-2 (fucking awesome first playthroughs tbh. but very slow and i cant resist spamming the super-fast button on the emu and ruining my experience.) | ||
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Lucumo
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aloT
England1042 Posts
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kainzero
United States5211 Posts
i'd also put ff mystic quest in there. fun game. | ||
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Jojo131
Brazil1631 Posts
Other titles I'd recommend Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) Star Ocean: Til the end of time (PS2) Wild Arms series (PS1/2) | ||
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SkyTheUnknown
Germany2065 Posts
Additional random list of personal must-plays: Lufia 2, FF6, Chrono Trigger, Mother 3 and FF Tactics. If you also like Action-RPGs: Secret Of Mana (2 and 3), Terranigma, Illusion of Time, Zelda: A Link to the Past. If I would have to pick 3 for spending half a year on a lonely island I would pick: Chrono Trigger, Mother 3 and Terranigma. | ||
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Soulstice
United States288 Posts
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Cel.erity
United States4890 Posts
Final Fantasy 1/4/5/6/7 Suikoden 1/2 Persona 2 Chrono Trigger Disgaea 2 (it's not really an RPG, but far superior to FF Tactics in every way, so I figured I'd mention it here) Other games are good of course, but I think everyone owes it to themselves to play the games on this list. | ||
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Vaelone
Finland4400 Posts
And you can actually buy many of the old JRPG's for PS3 or PSP digitally these days, emulating isn't the only option. Not saying it's a terrible thing to do since I've done it as well for the likes of Chrono Trigger even. | ||
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EscPlan9
United States2777 Posts
Star Ocean SNES: Secret of Mana Zelda: A Link To The Past Earthbound Final Fantasy 2 and 3 Chrono Trigger NES: Zelda 1 | ||
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alukarD
Mexico396 Posts
As for my opinion games Ive played: Fire Emblem Series FF Tactics Kingdom Hearts Series Paper Mario & Mario RPG Chrono Trigger And real fun and underrated nobodys listed so far (I think) Mario & Luigi Series! GL HF! | ||
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HeatEXTEND
Netherlands836 Posts
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Jackie_Bop
Thailand29 Posts
FF Tactics FF 7,8,9 SNES FF 6 (FF 3 as released on SNES) Mario RPG Earthbound Secret of Mana series GBA Fire Emblem 1 and 2 | ||
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synapse
China13814 Posts
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Mephyss
Brazil128 Posts
Warsong This game is one of my all time favorites. Its a turn based rpg. The combat system while still pure RNG is awesome even today | ||
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AbsolvedMonarch
Morocco1 Post
Go Play them NAO !! you'll thank me eventually | ||
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Capped
United Kingdom7236 Posts
On June 05 2014 19:57 AbsolvedMonarch wrote: I feel that Tales of Phantasia and Star Ocean for the NES haven't recieved enough mentions on this thread ! Go Play them NAO !! you'll thank me eventually Weird ass necro for a 1 post account, but Tales of Phantasia is a pretty epic game with an even better combat system. | ||
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KaiserJohan
Sweden1808 Posts
Remember you even got access to PS2/Xbox1/Gamecube stuff easily on modern computers | ||
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Monsen
Germany2548 Posts
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Syfiass
France89 Posts
Tales of Phantasia Secret of mana 2 ( you might find it with the name : Seiken Densetsu 3) Chrono trigger Lufia 2. There are many others, but since everyone has a lot of good suggestions, i just mentionned my favorite. Have fun ! :D | ||
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES49884 Posts
On June 05 2014 20:16 Syfiass wrote: SNES : (in my personal order) Tales of Phantasia Secret of mana 2 ( you might find it with the name : Seiken Densetsu 3) Chrono trigger Lufia 2. There are many others, but since everyone has a lot of good suggestions, i just mentionned my favorite. Have fun ! :D don't forget the soul blazer trilogy(Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia and of course the best one Terranigma) and for what its worth Lufia 1 is also pretty good, but Lufia 2 makes me cry every damn time so damn good from gameplay to story. as far as modern games go DS: Final Fantasy 4 World ends with you Radian Historia(best JRPG in a loooooong time) PSP is also has an emulator so recommend good PSP games people the only game I played on PSP so far is Hexyz Force, would recommend it to anyone. | ||
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amaDeus
Germany205 Posts
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shin ken
Germany612 Posts
Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem Sacred Stones: two of the best SRPGs ever! Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars very underrated and generally unknown, but this SRPG has a wonderful story, innovative action (!) based combat system and and fresh setting! mechas on mars! Golden Sun: is generally seen as one of the best 16bit-style RPGs. Mother 3 The latest installement of the legendary earthbound series and a very good one. Has been fan-translated. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga This game has singlehandly revived the mario RPG series for nintendo. I still think it's the best RPG from Nintendo ever. Mega Man Battle Network Series Those games are so good that , back in the day, I actually convinced my PC-only friends to play them all day long. Riviera: The Promised Land Experimental RPG from sting, which cut's out a lot of traditional RPG elements and replaces them with other systems. It's a love-or-hate game but very special and definitly worth a try Shining Soul II This is a Diablo style action RPG which is kinda incredible, because we're talking about a GBA game, but it's very addicting and has good gameplay (don't play this for story 'though) Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 1 + 2 The Super Robot Taisen series is all the rage in Japan and those two games are the only main ones ever officially released in the west. You probably need to be a bit of a mecha fan to get the most of those games, but the are incredible popular for a reasen and very good SRPGs in general. | ||
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]343[
United States10328 Posts
I also liked Tales of Vesperia (dunno if there are good emulators for 360/ps3?), though it doesn't seem as critically acclaimed | ||
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES49884 Posts
I'll vouch for Riviera, I played the PSP version. | ||
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SamuelGreen
Sweden292 Posts
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