Legend of Dragoon
Legend of Dragoon is a turn based role playing game that was developed by Sony Computer Entertainment and was released on June 14, 2000 for the Sony Playstation 1.
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Release Date: June 14, 2000 Platforms: PS1 JustRPG Score: 79% Pros: +Unique combat system. +Appealing characters. +Good voice acting. +Good soundtrack. Cons: -Weak story line. -Dated visuals. |
Legend of Dragoon Overview
Legend of Dragoon is a turn based role playing game that had a unique combat system compared to similar games in the genre. In Legend of Dragoon the turn based combat system is active and the player must preform different attacks by completing timed combos. This combat system is very active and keeps the player interested and feeling satisfied after completing one of these combos. The characters also sport interesting character models and have decent voice actors for their moves. The story was a little weak but overall this game can be a lot of fun and offers something different compared to similar games.
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Lineage II
Lineage II is a massively multiplayer role playing game that was developed and published by NC Soft, and was released for the PC on April 27, 2004.
Developer: NC Soft Publisher: NC Soft Release Date: April 27, 2004 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +Revolutionary for its time. +Fun, easy to grasp combat. +Addictive. +Many expansions to choose from. +Good soundtrack. Cons: -Gameplay gets repetitive. -Player base is mostly in Asia. |
Lineage II Overview
Lineage II is a massively multiplayer role playing game with an anime inspired fantasy setting. For the time of this game’s release it was revolutionary for its graphics, and fluid gameplay. It was however not without its flaws. The game can get very “grindy” very fast, and the character customization options are also very limited. Overall Lineage II was a great game for its time, but in this day and age there are many other options that could satisfy your MMORPG itch.
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Lost Kingdoms 2
Lost Kingdoms 2 is a role playing game that was developed by FROM Software, and was released on the Nintendo GameCube on May 13, 2003.
Developer: FROM Software Publisher: Activision Release Date: May 13, 2003 Platforms: GameCube JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Appealing characters. +Decent story line. +Good card game mechanics. Cons: -No replay value. -Mediocre voice acting. |
Lost Kingdoms 2 Overview
Lost Kingdoms 2 is a role playing game that was released exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube. This game continues the story from the first Lost Kingdoms game, but generations later. In this game the players takes on the role of Tara Grimface, a thief trying to find her place in the world. The game’s combat system is card based and offers decent challenges for veteran gamers.
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Monster Hunter Freedom 2
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is an action oriented role playing game that was developed by Capcom Production Studio 1, and was released for the Sony Playstation Portable on August 29, 2007.
Developer: Capcom Production Studio 1 Publisher: Capcom Release Date: August 29, 2007 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 90% Pros: +Fun combat system. +Great character customization. +Addictive. +Good multiplayer mode. Cons: -No replay value. -Repetitive. |
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 Overview
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is an action oriented RPG where the player takes on the role of a bounty hunter. The hunter can choose from a list of missions which all vary in difficulty. There are exceptions but most missions involve the player hunting down and capturing a single monster. These fights can range from twenty minutes to fifty minutes and prove to be challenging for even the most seasoned gamers. Where this game really shines is its multiplayer aspects. You can join your fellow hunters on missions and help that defeat their foes that they could normally not beat by themselves. Overall the game is really fun but it is also very difficult so more seasoned gamers are more likely to enjoy this gem.
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Pokemon: Gold and Silver
Pokemon: Gold and Silver is a role playing game that was developed by Nintendo and was released on October 15, 2000.
Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: October 15, 2000 Platforms: GBC JustRPG Score: 72% Pros: +Addictive gameplay. +Easy to learn gameplay. +Countless hours of game time. +Memorable story line. Cons: -Repetitive. -Rather easy for seasoned gamers. -Dated graphics. |
Pokemon: Gold and Silver Overview
Pokemon: Gold and Silver is a catch em’ all role playing game that were the first real sequels to the original GameBoy games. These versions which were released for the GameBoy Color added many new Pokemon to capture and an additional eight badges to collect. This game offers countless hours of gameplay and ties in well with the original games.
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Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time
Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time is an action role playing game that was developed by AlphaDream and was released for the Nintendo DS on November 26, 2005.
Developer: AlphaDream Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: November 26, 2005 Platforms: DS JustRPG Score: 96% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Quirky story line. +Fun combat mechanics. Cons: -Repetitive. -Easy for seasoned gamers. -Geared towards younger gamers. |
Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time Overview
Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time is an action adventure role playing game staring Mario and Luigi. In this game the player controls both characters at the same time in order to solve puzzles. The combat system in the game is very similar to other Mario games such as Paper Mario. The game’s story is quirky and enjoyable, and the combat functions in the same way. Overall this game is a very good play and any seasoned Nintendo fan will be sure to find many hours of entertainment,
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Makai Kingdom
Makai Kingdom is a tactical RPG that was developed by Nippon Ichi Software, published by NIS American, and was released on the Sony Playstation 2 on July 26, 2005.
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software Publisher: NIS America Release Date: July 26, 2005 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 77% Pros: +Entertaining dialogue. +Fun characters. +Challenging tactics combat. +Decent music. Cons: -Very similar to other NIS games. -Could have benefited from a grid system. |
Makai Kingdom Overview
Makai Kingdom is a tactical role playing game that was developed by Nippon Ichi Software, and was released on the Sony Playstation 2 in mid 2005. In this game the player creates characters from different objects which all provide different base stats for that character. Then the player uses their homemade characters to battle through different story based stages in tactics style combat. The game has some interesting mechanics such as the character creation process, but otherwise it is almost identical to other NIS games such as Phantom Brave and Disgaea.
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Lunar Legend
Lunar Legend is a traditional role playing game that was developed by Game Arts and released for the Nintendo GameBoy Advance on December 10, 2002.
Developer: Game Arts Publisher: Ubi Soft Release Date: December 10, 2002 Platforms: GBA JustRPG Score: 82% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Fun RPG combat. +Decent cut-scenes. Cons: -Weak 2D graphics. -No replay value. -Unsatisfying combat animations. |
Lunar Legend Overview
Lunar Legend is a role playing game that is a re-telling of the original, Lunar: The Silver Star. This updated version of the game includes a new updated story, and content changes. The game plays like a traditional role playing game and the story is relatively satisfying. Although, the length of the game and the in combat battle animations leaves something to be desired. Overall this game is a solid addition to the franchise, and a decent handheld RPG.
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Lunar: Dragon Song
Lunar: Dragon Song is a turn based role playing game that was developed by GameArts and released for the Nintendo DS on September 27, 2005.
Developer: GameArts Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: September 27, 2005 Platforms: DS JustRPG Score: 60% Pros: +Appealing characters. +Great dialogue +Good story line. Cons: -Horrible controls. -Unoriginal combat system. -Much worse than previous Lunar titles. |
Lunar: Dragon Song Overview
Lunar: Dragon Song is a traditional turn based role playing game that was released for the Nintendo DS in late 2005. The game implements a simple turn based combat system which is identical to other games such as the early Final Fantasy titles. The story is very well done and the characters are charming, but the controls out of combat which the player uses to travel the game world are very poorly designed. If you are a big fan of the Lunar series this game could be worth playing but for everything else the controls are simply unusable.
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Lufia: Ruins of Lore
Lufia: Ruins of Lore is a role playing game that was developed by Atelier Double and was released on the Nintendo GameBoy Advance on May 06, 2003.
Developer: Atelier Double Publisher: Atlus Release Date: May 06, 2003 Platforms: GBA JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Easy to learn combat system. +Interesting story line. Cons: -Poor visuals. -No replay value. -Repetitive. |
Lufia: Ruins of Lore Overview
Lufia: Ruins of Lore is a traditional style role playing game that is part of the popular Lufia series. This game takes place 20 years after the events that occurred in the game Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals. Lufia: Ruins of Lore plays much like many other traditional style role playing games but differs in one major area. In this game the player sees every monster he or she is about to fight and the battle on begins when you make contact with that monster. Overall the game is pretty solid for a handheld RPG and fans of the franchise will have a lot to enjoy.
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