Wild Arms 3
Wild Arms 3 is a turn based RPG that was developed by Media Vision, published by Sony Computer Entertainment, and was released for the Sony Playstation 2 on October 15, 2002.
Developer: Media Vision Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Release Date: October 15, 2002 Platforms: PS2, PS4 JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Cool wild west theme. +Engaging story line. +Tactical turn based combat. +Pleasant visuals. Cons: -Random battles are too frequent. -Weird world map searching mechanics. -Mediocre voice acting. |
Wild Arms 3 Overview
Wild Arms 3 is a turn based Japanese role playing game that was developed by Media Vision and was released on the Sony Playstation 2 in late 2002. This game brought the Wild Arms series back to its original wild west theme, and had beautiful cel-shaded graphics. The story in Wild Arms 4 is also very well done and holds the player’s attention while they are progressing through the game. While these aspects of the game are great there is a weird map mechanic that holds it back just a little. This mechanic has the player obtain information from NPC characters in the game, which then reveal locations on a purchasable map. While this map system is a chore, overall the game is fun and worth a play for any series RPG fan.
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World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role playing game that was developed by Blizzard Entertainment and was released for the PC on November 22, 2004.
Developer: Blizzard Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games Release Date: November 22, 2004 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Many classes and races to choose from. +Ten years worth of content is available. +Decent visuals. +Memorable story line. Cons: -Some balance issues. -Requires a monthly subscription. -Repetitive. -Ruins your social life. |
World of Warcraft Overview
World of Warcraft is the world’s longest running successful MMORPG. Players can choose from two factions, multiple races per faction, and many classes when creating their character. The game also offers ten years worth of content for the player to explore and leveling new characters has become easier over the years. The end game scene is also very well done and could provide countless hours of gameplay. Overall World of Warcraft is the world’s most successful MMORPG and any serious gamer should give it a try at some point.
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Xenosaga
Xenosaga is a RPG that was developed by Monolith Software, published by Namco, and was released for the Sony Playstation 2 on February 25, 2003.
Developer: Monolith Software Publisher: Namco Release Date: February 25, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 92% Pros: +Appealing characters +Engaging story +Beautiful cutscenes +Good soundtrack Cons: -Maybe too many cutscenes -Little replay value -Graphics may seem outdated to some |
Xenosaga Overview
Xenosaga is the continuation of the popular Xenogears game that was released for the Sony Playstation 1. While this game is not a direct sequel to Xenogears, the art style and many other aspects have been carried over from the previous game. In this game the player will make their way through a game with beautiful cut scenes, an engaging story line, and fun RPG style battles. If you are a hardcore RPG fan and own a PS2 then this is a must buy.
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Xenosaga: Episode II
Xenosaga: Episode 2 is a continuation of the Xenosaga series. It follows the robot KOS-MOS and her friends as they try to stop a secretive group from destroying the world.
Developer: Monolith Software Publisher: Namco Release Date: February 15, 2005 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Great Dialogue +Amazing graphics +Good soundtrack Cons: -Some characters are bland -No replayability -Mediocre voice acting. |
Xenosaga: Episode II Overview
Episode II of the Xenosaga series takes you 4,000 years into a war-torn future. The survival of the human race depends on the discovery of Zohar, a legendary artifact that can help you eradicate your alien enemies and usher in an era of universal peace. Now you can rejoin Shion, KOS-MOS, and their companions as they search for Zohar in a variety of expansive environments. Defeat your opponents with cooperative combat techniques and refined boost systems. You can customize your party with an array of power-ups, advanced attacks, and more than 100 different skills.
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Spellforce: The Order of Dawn
Spellforce: The Order of Dawn is the first game in an amazing series that combines both RTS games and RPGs into an exciting experience.
Developer: Phenomic Game Developement Publisher: Jowood Release Date: February 11, 2004 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 75% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Great Dialogue +Addictive +Good soundtrack Cons: -No replayability -Mediocre voice acting. |
Spellforce: The Order of Dawn Overview
SpellForce blends the action and tactics of real-time strategy in a new role-playing experience. As a Rune Warrior in a divided world, you must undertake a variety of quests along your journey to reunite the lands. Blood runes let you command mixed-race armies that can perform a wide range of magic spells, from summoning elementals to casting black magic. You can even control up to five heroes simultaneously against more than 30 enemy types, including humanoids and dragons.
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Generation of Chaos
Generation of Chaos is a turn based strategy role playing game that was released in early 2006 for the Sony Playstation Portable.
Developer: Idea Factory Publisher: NIS America Release Date: February 28, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 67% Pros: +Interesting kingdom management gameplay. +Good visuals. +Simple strategy combat. Cons: -No replayability -Weak story. |
Generation of Chaos Overview
Generation of Chaos is a turn based strategy role playing game that revolves around managing a kingdom and controlling an army. The kingdom management aspect of the game is very unique and keeps the player excited and interesting. The combat aspect of the game works very much like rock paper scissors. Certain unit types can easily defeat others while some completely dominate. The looks alright for psp but suffers from a few issues. One issue is that the combat gets very repetitive and another is that the story is extremely weak.
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Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a turn based strategy role playing game that was originally released for the GameBoy Advance. It sports pleasant visuals, a fun combat system, and interesting story line.
Developer: Square Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: September 09, 2003 Platforms: GBA JustRPG Score: 88% Pros: +Compelling story line. +Great visuals. +Fun combat system. Cons: -No replayability -Appeal limited to fans of the tactics genre. |
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Overview
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is an interesting turn based tactics role playing game that was released for the Nintendo GameBoy Advance in late 2003. The story begins with the main character getting sucked into a story book where he must fight through tactics style battles in order to learn more about his predicament. Your characters will level up through battles and learn new skills to improve your abilities. Each battle will be restricted by a judge who will ban the use of certain items or abilities which keeps the game challenging and entertaining. Overall Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was a great addition to the GameBoy Advance library.
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Final Fantasy 11
Final Fantasy 11 was the first massively multiplayer online role playing game set in the Final Fantasy universe. The game is the first in the series to support character customization and an open world.
Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: 2003 Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360 JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Fun combat system. +Great visuals. +Great job system. Cons: -Gets “grindy” after one play through. -Odd server system. |
Final Fantasy 11 Overview
Final Fantasy 11 is the first massively multiplayer online role playing game that was set in the Final Fantasy universe. Players can create their own character and set out in an open world. There is a main story quest that progresses the player through their levels at a pretty fast rate while keeping them interested and occupied. The game also supports an impressive job system which allows the player to change their class at any given time and has separate levels for each job. Overall the game looks great, supports unique class (job) systems, and has a fun combat system. The only complaints for the game involve the way the servers were created mashing more experienced Japanese players with brand new America players.
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Final Fantasy 4
Final Fantasy 4, or Final Fantasy 2 in Japan, is a traditional turn based role playing game that was originally released for the Super Nintendo.
Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: 1990/2001 Platforms: Snes, PS1 JustRPG Score: 90% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Simple combat system. +Good soundtrack Cons: -No replayability -Dated graphics. |
Final Fantasy 4 Overview
Final Fantasy 4 is a turn based role playing game that was originally released for the Super Nintendo. The main story follows the character, Cecil, as he turns from a dark knight into a heroic white knight. Today this game may seem to be a cardboard cut out of every other turn based role playing game, but this was one of the first. The characters are appealing, the combat system is simple, the soundtrack is good, but there is no replayability and today the graphics are pretty dated.
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Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul
Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul is a Russian PC game that combines stealth, real time strategy, and role playing elements. Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul is the third game in the Allods franchise and introduces 3-D graphics to the series.
Developer: Nival Interactive Publisher: Fishtank Interactive Release Date: April, 2001 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Great combat animations. +Pleasant graphics. +Online multiplayer included. +Great armor crafting system. Cons: -Appeal limited to fans of the stealth genre. -Mediocre voice acting. |