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The Bouncer was Squaresoft’s first game on the Playstation 2 and another attempt by the company to mix an action-adventure game with an RPG.
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Developer: Dream Factory Publisher: Squaresoft Release Date: March 6, 2001 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 68% Pros: +Impressive graphics +Detailed combat +Engaging Story line Cons: -Poor AI -Very Linear -Not very interactive |
The Bouncer Overview
Players take control of three bouncers (go figure), attempting to rescue one of their friends who has been kidnapped by an evil, multi-national corporation. The three bouncers all showcase different real-life fighting styles, and they all have their own motives as to why they intend to go against the evil Mikado corporation and try and save their friend. The story itself plays out as an ‘interactive movie’, with amazing cutscenes interspersed with relatively easy ‘fights’. The game plays like a beat-’em up, where the player controls one of the bounces, the other two being controlled by the A.I. When the player defeats enough enemies or clears a checkpoint, or defeats a boss they are taken to a screen where they can spend their Bouncer Points(the game’s experience system) to upgrade their stats and abilities.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...The Bard’s Tale
The Bard’s Tale is a high-spirited revamp of a classic RPG.
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Developer: InXile Publisher: InXile Release Date: October 26, 2004 Platforms: PC,PS2,Xbox JustRPG Score: 87% Pros: +Good humor. +Voice acting. +Different approach. Cons: -Repetitive combat. -Low replay value. -Clunky interface. |
The Bard’s Tale Overview
A humorous and lively modernization of a classic RPG, The Bard’s Tale is a fun way to spend time while exploring this game’s well developed dungeons and world. Players can fight their way through sticky situations to reach their ultimate goal in this lighthearted fantasy RPG.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2
Designed to satisfy those looking for a solid and enjoyable RPG experience.
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Developer: Black Isle Publisher: Interplay Release Date: January 20, 2003 Platforms: PS2, Xbox JustRPG Score: 87% Pros: +Co-op mode. +Workshop mode. +Solid story. Cons: -Repetitive. -Boring combat. -Poor voicing. |
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Overview
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 is a popular sequel in the genre of action/adventure RPGs. Featuring a rich story and intense hack and slash gameplay, this title allows players to choose from five different classes to adventure through the world with and complete the game. The sequel includes an extended storyline as well as a new item workshop that allows players to craft items.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance
The hack and slash favorite: Baldur’s Gate, developed specifically for consoles.
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Developer: Snowblind Studios Publisher: Interplay Release Date: 2001 Platforms: PS2, Xbox, GC JustRPG Score: 84% Pros: +Co-op mode. +Nice Graphics. +Cut scenes. Cons: -Very short. -Sometimes difficult. -Lack of customization. |
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance Overview
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is the console adaptation of the action/adventure RPG series. The title is perfect for those looking for new twists and adventures while they cut their foes to pieces in real-time combat. Based on modified Dungeons and Dragons rules, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance delivers a short punchy story full of enjoyable combat and action.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny
Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny is the second part of this alchemy based series.
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Developer: Gust Publisher: NIS America Release Date: April 25, 2006 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Beautiful artwork. +Improved gameplay. +Nice cutscenes. Cons: -Glitchy. -Poor Animations. -Linear combat. |
Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny Overview
Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny does not deliver anything out of the ordinary, but it is nonetheless a successful sequel. This addition to the series features improved graphics and much less glitch prone gameplay. With an extended storyline, new items, and minor improvements Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny is good fixer-upper follow up for its predecessor.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
Adventure through this RPG as a young alchemist in search for the endless secrets of his profession.
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Developer: Gust Publisher: NIS America Release Date: June 28, 2005 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 75% Pros: +Smooth 2D Art +Interesting Story +Good Translations Cons: -Glitchy. -Poor voice quality. -Simple and boring combat. |
Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana Overview
A rich storyline and deep gameplay make Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana an enjoyable RPG. Unfortunately audio/visual glitches take away from the games appeal, but there is definitely a whole bunch of fun to be had while adventuring through the virtual world. Players can spend as much time as they would like searching for recipes and rare items on their quest to complete this wonderful title.
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia
Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia is childish graphic novel fused into an RPG.
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Developer: Gust Publisher: NIS America Release Date: Febuary 6, 2007 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Sexual Innuendos. +Easy learning curve. +Simple RPG interface. Cons: -Very childish. -Extremely easy. -Repetitive simple puzzles. |
Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia Overview
Full of simple puzzles, repetitive conflicts, and childish sexual innuendos Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia is quite an interesting RPG. The title contains all the elements of an RPG necessary for a great game, however they are all oversimplified to the point where the term “game” fails to apply. Without much challenge this title becomes more of a children’s book than a game.
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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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