Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light
Players take control of a boy named Lance as he sets out to save the world from imminent destruction.
Developer: Hit Maker Publisher: NIS America Release Date: July 18, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Fun battle system +Plenty of Missions +Ad-Hoc Multiplayer Cons: -Slow Pace -Weak Plot -Bland Visuals |
Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light Overview
Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light is a fun strategy RPG for the PSP. Players take control of a boy named Lance as he sets out stop the world he knows and loves from being destroyed with his motley crew of friends. The game is also known for having a unique combat system: The ’rounds’ of combat do not start until a monster is struck, so you can theoretically avoid all combat if you choose to.
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Blade and Sword
Blade and Sword is a hack-and-slash RPG that plays like Diablo, set in a far-eastern setting.
Developer: Pixel Studios Publisher: Whiptail Interactive Release Date: December 2003 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 65% Pros: +Great Music +Satisfying Combat +Entertaining Gore + Effects Cons: -Lackluster Visuals -Poor Story line -Weak Sound Effects |
Blade and Sword Overview
Have you ever played a game so corny and flat, but oddly satisfying? No storyline, horrible effects, but completely infectious combat? If you haven’t, you should try to pick up Blade and Sword in the ‘used’ pile. This frail excuse for an RPG is far from a solid buy, but the combat and combo system is too fun to pass up.
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Black and White
Black and White is a game where the player is able to take control of a ‘God’, and raise them from being a fledgling deity to an all-powerful, world-ending being.
Developer: Lionhead Studios Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: March 2001 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 86% Pros: +Amazing detail +Unique approach +Great AI Cons: -Poor camera control -Overwhelming at times |
Black and White Overview
Progress through Black and White as you play the role of a deity and use your influence and wisdom to manipulate all the life and land in your world. The game is an astoundingly detailed god simulator that lets you choose exactly how the story plays out, you can choose which side you like and rule the world how see you fit. Players are given the story in ‘missions’, and must set out to complete them by using their God’s powers and by influencing the native peoples.
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Beyond Divinity
A sophisticated and enjoyable addition to the Divinity RPG series.
Developer: Larian Studios Publisher: Hip Games Release Date: April 27, 2004 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 91% Pros: +Interesting and Challenging +Huge playable world +Deep flowing storyline Cons: -Dated visuals -Poor voice acting -Confusing at times |
Beyond Divinity Overview
Beyond Divinity is an exciting addition to the Divinity series and really incorporates everything a RPG lover could ask for into one solid title. The RPG has a vast world full of hundreds of items, quests, and monsters. With puzzles, combat, lore, humor, and strategy Beyond Divinity is sure to have something you will love about it.
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Battle Hunter
Simple, cheap, and addicting… Battle Hunter is a get-what-you-pay-for RPG.
Developer: Success Publisher: Agetec Release Date: June 2, 2001 Platforms: PS1 JustRPG Score: 65% Pros: +Simple +Effective Multiplayer. +Enjoyable action. Cons: -Shallow. -Cheesy graphics. -Feels incomplete. |
Battle Hunter Overview
Battle Hunter for Sony Playstaion 1 is a simple hack and slash role playing game. Players take the on the role as a hunter who sets out to collect relics from randomly generated dungeon grids. The game plays like a tactics RPG that utilizes cards and three main battle actions, moving, attacking, or resting. Although this game is very simple players are allowed to create their own characters and distribute their attribute points as they see fit which creates a connection between the player and their character. The game is also very addicting but it either grabs your attention or it doesn’t as the game seems incomplete.
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Baten Kaitos
Dive into the vibrant fantasy world of Baten Kaitos for a unique experience.
Developer: Monolith Publisher: Namco Release Date: November 16, 2004 Platforms: GC JustRPG Score: 79% Pros: +Soundtrack. +Lengthy. +Artwork. Cons: -Weird leveling system. -Voice distortion. -Glitchy graphics. |
Baten Kaitos Overview
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean is an interesting RPG where the player doesn’t actually control the main character, instead they control the ‘Guardian Spirit’ which guides the protagonist on his journey. The game world is made up of floating islands that players can explore and collect Magnus or cards to become more powerful and advance through the title.
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The Bard’s Tale
The Bard’s Tale is a high-spirited revamp of a classic RPG.
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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Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn
Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn delivers a refined RPG experience that is unmatched.
Developer: Bioware Publisher: Black Isle Studios Release Date: 2000 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 91% Pros: +Huge world. +Great story. +Effective graphics and sound. Cons: -Poor camera control. -Minor glitches. -Tedious character dialogue. |
Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn Overview
Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn is a benchmark for many RPGs. This sequel to the tremendous original version has been refined and improved to great lengths. The title keeps the captivating storyline and epic free roaming world, but comes with many changes and improvements. Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn is a sequel that most other sequels hope to live up to.
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Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2
Designed to satisfy those looking for a solid and enjoyable RPG experience.
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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Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance
The hack and slash favorite: Baldur’s Gate, developed specifically for consoles.
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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