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Anachronox is an RPG that can stand its ground, and does so with serious individuality.
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Developer: Ionstorm Publisher: Eidos Release Date: 2001 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Great combat system. +Voice acting. +Enjoyable soundtrack. Cons: -Tedious item gathering. -Minor glitches. -Underdeveloped role playing. |
Anachronox Overview
Anachronox is an exceptional RPG that has a rich storyline full of cliffhangers and dramatic twists. With enough characters to support numerous sequels, its a shame the game comes to an end so abruptly. With a fun gameplay style reminiscent of console RPGs like Chrono Trigger, Anachronox is one hell of a game.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an innovative online RPG boasting many creative features.
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Developer: Funcom Publisher: SCi Release Date: May 20, 2008 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 95% Pros: +Innovative combat system. +Voice acting. +Great tutorial system. Cons: -Painful leveling. -Poorly balanced PvP. -Lack of endgame content. |
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Overview
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is a pay-to-play MMORPG with stunning visuals and revolutionary gameplay. A full bodied tutorial system coupled with the easy to learn yet fully engaging combat system makes this title a favorite for many gamers. Released by the creator’s of Anarchy Online, this game is sure to be a popular title amongst many MMO and RPG enthusiasts.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading....Hack//Quarantine Part 4
.Hack//Quarantine Part 4 is the last game of the .Hack series and brings an end to the wild “RPG in an RPG” storyline.
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Developer: CyberConnect2 Publisher: Bandai Release Date: January 13, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 87% Pros: +Engaging and conclusive storyline. +Interesting and challenging. +A strong finish for the series. Cons: -Little replay value. -Gameplay is repetitive. -Boring Visuals. |
.Hack//Quarantine Part 4 Overview
.Hack//Quarantine finishes off the .Hack series and is an explosive finisher for the crazy and unique storyline. Repetitive and boring combat has been a downfall for the whole series, but a brilliant and unmatched story with tons of twists keeps the series strong. This final title puts the finishing touches on the story before it hands over the grand finale.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading....Hack//Outbreak Part 3
A deadly virus is devastates both cyberspace and the real world in the third part of the .Hack series.
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Developer: CyberConnect2 Publisher: Bandai Release Date: September 9, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 87% Pros: +Same unusual yet interesting storyline +Consistent and effective interface +Picks up where part 2 left off Cons: -Little/No new features. -Gameplay is repetitive. -Same unimpressive visuals. |
.Hack//Outbreak Part 3 Overview
.Hack//Outbreak is the third installment of the .Hack series and focuses on a virus that not only affects “The World” (the game world) but is so powerful that it actually affects your character’s in their real world. Players boot up and begin to play the in-game simulated MMORPG in hopes to right the wrongs of the .Hack universe.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading....Hack//Mutation Part 2
With new improvements and more characters .Hack//Mutation Part 2 expands and refreshes the experience of the .Hack series.
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Developer: CyberConnect2 Publisher: Bandai Release Date: May 7, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 87% Pros: +Refreshing and Immersive Storyline +In depth role playing. +Improved game play. Cons: -No in-game tutorial. -Same Annoying sound effects. -Redundant animations. |
.Hack//Mutation Part 2 Overview
.Hack//Mutation is the second part of the .Hack series. The title adds various new features to the game including new characters and areas. The main feature of .Hack//Mutation Part 2 is to add to the amount of servers that are usable by players when interacting with “The World”. Mutation enriches the game play of the .Hack series and breathes new life into the saga.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading....Hack//Infection Part 1
Fight your way through cyberspace on your quest for the truth in .Hack//Infection Part 1, the first of the .Hack series.
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Developer: CyberConnect2 Publisher: Bandai Release Date: February 8, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 77% Pros: +Refreshing and Immersive Storyline +Extra DVD +Great cast of Allies Cons: -Short in overall length. -Annoying sound effects. -Poor animations. |
.Hack//Infection Part 1 Overview
.Hack//Infection is the first part of the .Hack series. This Role Playing Game is unique in the fact that it actually takes place inside of another MMORPG Itself; The game is based up on playing a character who is playing a MMORPG. Players connect to “The World” via their gaming devices and can interact with the various servers and other players. Certain complications exist, such as daring in game maneuvers that are so dangerous they can affect your character in his real life outside the game world.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse [PSP]
X-Men Legends 2 is an enjoyable portable beat-’em-up packaged with a lengthy adventure. Super Hero fans rejoice!
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Developer: Vicarious Visions Publisher: Activision Release Date: October 18, 2005 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 81% Pros: +Large cast of playable characters. +Full use of the X-Men lore. +Destroyable environments. +High quality music & voice acting. +Unlockable content adds replay value. Cons: -Odd interface. -Long loading times. -Game freezes for several seconds from time to time. |
X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse Overview
X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse is the sequel to X-Men Legends and builds upon the original with additional characters, improved gameplay and a new 20 hour adventure. The PSP version largely maintains the graphic and sound quality of the console versions but does suffer from longer load times and other technical glitches. Legends 2 also brings co-op multiplayer functionality which allows up to four players to play through the campaign together. The story revolves around the mutants of Professor X’s and Magneto’s Brotherhood teaming up to defeat a common enemy: Apocalypse.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Ys: The Ark of Napishtim
Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is an action packed JRPG that marks the sixth game in Ys series.
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Developer: Falcom Corporation Publisher: Konami Release Date: February 22, 2005 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 86% Pros: +Entire game is voice cast. +’Enjoyable action-RPG combat. +Great musical score. Cons: -Uninspired story. -Dated visuals. -Limited replay value, too few side quests. -Inconsistent voice acting quality. |
Ys: The Ark of Napishtim Overview
Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is the sixth installment in the veteran action-RPG series. As the first Ys game to be released in America since Ys III: Wanderers from Ys, Ark of Napishtim marks a welcome return to the classic JRPG series. Players control Adol, the red haired hero of the Ys series as he flees from the Romum military pursuing him. Common RPG themes abound as players take to the seas in a pirate ship, explore ancient runes and meet up with pointy eared Elf priestesses. Old school hack & slash combat is at the heart of The Ark of Napisthim, action-RPG fans won’t be disappointed.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...ZanZarah: The Hidden Portal
ZanZarah: The Hidden Portal is a mix between traditional fantasy and Pokemon inspired fairy-catching. The game mixes these two elements with moderate success, making ZanZarah an interesting RPG experience.
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Developer: Funatics Development Publisher: THQ Release Date: December 18, 2002 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +Catching & training faeries is rewarding. +’Cutesy’ graphics are appealing to a broad audience. +Good musical score. Cons: -Uninspired story. -Simple gameplay, no sense of challenge. -Limited replay value. |
ZanZarah: The Hidden Portal Overview
ZanZarah: The Hidden Portal follows the life of Amy, young girl from London. On her 18th birthday, a goblin informs her of the parallel world of ZanZarah where she learn of her destiny to become the greatest fairy trainer ever to live. Gameplay is similar to Pokemon, players control Amy as she catches & trains various kinds of fairies across the land. There are 77 different fairies to collect, each possessing multiple passive and active skills. Battles take place on a separate screen with a first-person view.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Xenogears
A Story-heavy Sci-Fi RPG that’s sure to be remembered years from now. With a unique combat system and great musical score, Xenogears is a must play.
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Developer: Square Publisher: Square EA Release Date: October 20, 1998 Platforms: PS1 JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +Memorable story and soundtrack. +Numerous detailed Anime cutscenes. +Unique battle system. Cons: -Dragged out dialogue sequences. -Poor pacing. -Disk 2 contains too little gameplay. |
Xenogears Overview
Players are thrust into the middle of a massive war between two powerful countries. The players take control of a character named Fei and Citan, eventually taking control of almost nine other characters as they play through different standpoints of this war. The war is waged with ‘gears’, massive robots that are reminiscent of Gundams and other anime mecha.
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