Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger is an RPG that every RPG enthusiast should play. Players take control of the titular character, Crono, as he makes his way through time with his allies to try and stop an evil force from undoing existence.
Developer: Square Publisher: Square Electronic Arts Release Date: November 14,2005 Platforms: SNES, PS1, DS JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +Steller Graphics +Deep and Engaging Story +Spectacular Sound Cons: -Slightly Repetitive |
Chrono Trigger Overview
The word is coming apart as the evil LAVOS attempts to destroy history, undoing existence. Players take control of Crono and his pals as they adventure through different parts of history, fighting monsters and native fauna in an attempt to undo the damage that LAVOS has done to the time line. They also manage to acquire brand new weapons and party members while making their way through many memorable areas.
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Chrono Cross
Chrono Cross is an amazing RPG that continues the longstanding legacy of the franchise it belongs to.
Developer: Square Publisher: Square Release Date: August 15,2000 Platforms: PS1 JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +Awesome Sound +Great Graphics Cons: -Clunky Interface |
Chrono Cross Overview
Chrono Cross is an amazing RPG that was lauded as being ahead of it’s time. The game itself is a sequel to Chrono Trigger, but it has abandoned the ‘time travel’ theme. Instead, players take control of a young boy named ‘Serge’ who must set out on a quest to get the coveted ‘Frozen Flame’ as he jumps between alternate realities/dimensions with over 45 party members.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Players who enjoyed the Chronicles of Narnia movie will enjoy this hack-and-slash RPG adventure that is based on the movie.
Developer: Traveller’s Tale Publisher: Buena Vista Games Release Date: November 14,2005 Platforms: PS2, PC, XBox, GameCube, DS JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Impressive Visuals +Great Adaptation of Movie Cons: -Repetitive -“It’s Been Done Before” Feel |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Overview
Players are able to take control of any of the main characters in the Chronicles of narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The game follows the movie closely, and the player(s) can use special abilities depending on which characters they are currently using. In addition to this, characters are able to use ‘team up’ attacks to do even more damage to their enemies and the levels. The game is reminiscent of the Lord of the Rings games that came out with the Lord of the Rings Movies.
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Chaos Legion
Chaos Legion is a third-person hack and slash RPG made by Capcom. It has occult themes and stars a cast of slightly over-the-top characters.
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Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date: Auguest 6, 2003 Platforms: PS2, PC JustRPG Score: 68% Pros: +Decent Story Cons: -Lacks Originality -Terrible Animation and Visuals -Horrible Battle Engine |
Chaos Legion Overview
Chaos Legion is set in a world that is rife with Gothic themes. Players take control of a young knight as he sets out to capture his renegade best friend. His best friend has stolen an ancient tome full of evil magic, and is attempting to release a demon named Azrail, who has the ability to destroy all known planes of existence. The main character has the ability to summon familiars, dubbed ‘Chaos Legion’ who will fight for him as he defeats wave after wave of enemies in an attempt to stop his wayward friend.
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Champions of Norrath
Champions of Norrath is an exciting third-person hack and slash RPG set in the world of Everquest.
Developer: Snowblind Studios Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment Release Date: February 10, 2004 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 88% Pros: +Great Battle System +Enjoyable Sound and Music +Decent Visuals Cons: -Confusing Interface |
Champions of Norrath Overview
Champions of Norrath can be played alone, with friends, or online if you have the Playstation Network adapter. The game is based in the fictional world of Everquest. Players take control of a character the fills an arch typical ‘class’ and plays through multiple levels in an attempt to save the world. The game is based on the ‘Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance engine.
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a continuation of the Castlevania series, and it delivers just like it’s predecessors.
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date: October 07, 1997 Platforms: PS, Xbox 360, PS3 JustRPG Score: 94% Pros: +Satisfying Combat +Great Translation from Japanese of English +High Replay Value Cons: -Watered Down Plot -Cumbersome Interface |
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Overview
While it’s predecessor took place outside of the aptly named “Castlevania,” Symphony of the Night takes place entirely within the castle. It turns out that the hero of the previous game, Richter, has been possessed by an evil priest named Shaft. Players take control of Alucard, Dracula’s son, and a girl named Maria as they set out to free Richter and find out what is going on inside the evil castle.
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Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance is the second installation of Castlevania on the GBA, and it continues to provide what people have come to expect from Castlevania.
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Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date: September 16, 2002 Platforms: GBA JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: + Classic Castlevania Game Play. +Great Graphics. Cons: -Short Game Play. -Confusing about Where to go next. |
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance Overview
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance continues the story of the “Castlevania” series. Players take control of Juste Belmont, one of the members of the famous vampire-hunting Belmont family, and go out on an adventure to rescue his missing friends. Players eventually find a hidden castle and have a run in with the grim reaper, learning that Juste’s missing friends have been possessed by the evil spirit of Dracula himself. So, Juste sets out to free his friends from Dracula’s grasp and defeat the vampire once again.
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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is the much anticipated sequel to Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. The game changes a bit this time, since the enemy is an evil cult, and not Dracula!
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date: October 4, 2005 Platforms: DS JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +Nice Animation +Detailed Graphics +Great Music and Sound Cons: -Anime Art Style can be a Turn Off. |
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Overview
Dawn of Sorrow is a direct sequel of Aria of Sorrow, however, this time a cult is trying to bring back another dark lord by killing the one person who was afflicted by Dracula’s curse, Soma Cruz. Soma along with his allies try to stop this cult from once again trying to resurrect another dark lord.
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Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness is one of the first Castlevania games for the XBOX. It has been lauded a worthy continuation of the Castlevania franchise.
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date: November 5, 2005 Platforms: PS2, X-Box JustRPG Score: 75% Pros: +Combat System is Superb +Plenty of Weapons to Choose from +Good Voice Acting +Excellent New Features Cons: -Graphics are sort of bland. -Boring Environments -Little Replay Value |
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Overview
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness takes an unexpected turn for the best. Players do not control one of the members of the Belmont family at first, instead taking control of a demon blacksmith named ‘Hector’. Hector used to make weapons and armor for Dracula, but has repented and fled from the evil vampire’s employment after he was defeated by the Belmonts. Hector falls in love with a human woman and marries her, but their peace does not last. She is murdered, and Hector sets out for revenge after he finds out that his ‘replacement’ in Dracula’s army is responsible.
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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is another portable Castlevania adventure that doesn’t stare the Belmont family! Once again, players set out to stop Dracula and his evil hi-jinks.
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Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date: June 11, 2001 Platforms: GBA JustRPG Score: 84% Pros: +Great Visuals and Animation +Brings Something New to the Table. +Great Sound and Music. +Rousing Combat Cons: -Bland Story -Translation is sort of shoddy |
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Overview
Players are once again given an amazing portable addition to the Castlevania franchise. Once again, players do not take control of a member of the Belmont family. Instead, they take control of a vampire hunter named Nathan Graves. It turns out that Dracula has been resurrected by his evil minion ‘Camilla’. Nathan and his mentor, Morris, and his mentor’s son, Hugh have set out to stop her. Sadly, they arrive too late and Dracula is resurrected. They end up getting split up inside of Dracula’s sentient castle and must set out to defeat him before he sacrifices Morris and returns to his full power.
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