InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask
InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is an action adventure role playing game based on the Japanese anime series, InuYasha that was released for the Sony Playstation 2 in 2004.
Developer: Bandai Publisher: Bandai Release Date: November 02, 2004 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 67% Pros: +Interactive NPC interactions. +Fun hack and slash combat. +Great for fans of the anime and manga. Cons: -Simple, linear, story line. -Appeal is likely limited to fans of the anime and manga series. |
InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask 1 Overview
InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is an action role playing game that puts the player in the shoes of the hero or heroin of the InuYasha anime and manga series. This is a basic action adventure role playing game that has very simple combat mechanics. Where the game differs from other games of the genre is how the player interacts with other characters in their party. Throughout the game the play will get the chance to rest with the other main characters from the show. During this time the player can make choices that later influence how their character develops. While this game is very simple action RPG it is sure to please fans of the anime and manga series.
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Deus Ex
Deus Ex is a science fiction themed action role playing game that combined first person shooter elements with stealth and role playing elements.
Developer: Eidos Publisher: Eidos Release Date: 2000 Platforms: PS2, PC JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Amazing Story line. +Great controls. + Fun combat system. Cons: -Story is a little convoluted. -Graphics are now dated. |
Deus Ex Overview
Deus Ex is rated as one of, if not the best, PC games of all time. This science fiction thriller combines first person shooter, stealth, and role playing elements as the player plays through real life inspired conspiracy theories. The combat system, the story line, and the game overall has a lot to offer almost all gamers and it is hard to dislike this game. What really stands out about this game is the way it combined the interface of Doom, with the adventure aspects of Mario 64, and role playing elements, and did it successfully. Again it is really hard to say anything bad about this game and it should appeal to pretty much any gamer, except maybe that the graphics are now pretty dated.
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Def Jam Vendetta
Def Jam Vendetta is a professional wrestling video game that combined Hip Hop themes with a professional wrestling combat system.
Developer: Aki Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: April 2, 2003 Platforms: PS2, Gamecube JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Fun combat system. +Good music. Cons: -Limited to fans of Hip Hop and Pro Wrestling. |
Def Jam Vendetta Overview
Def Jam Vendetta is a fighting game that combines pro wrestling and Hip Hop to create a unique game that is worth playing for the Sony Playstation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube. The Hip Hop theme adds a new flair to what was once a dying genre. With fun gameplay and quirky characters this game can be really fun. Although the combat can be really fun and the soundtrack is good, the appeal for this game is most likely limited to fans of pro wrestling and Hip Hop music.
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Alien vs Predator: Extinction
Alien vs Predator: Extinction is a real time strategy game that faces you off against the deadly alien and the cunning predator. Will you mine the planet LV-742 like you planned? Or will you become prey?
Alien vs Predator: Extinction Overview
Alien vs Predator: Extinction is a real time strategy game developed by Zono and Electronic Arts. Will you be able to mine the mineral rich planet LV-742 like you intended? or will you become prey to the deadly alien and the cunning hunter, the predator? The gameplay is simple and easy to pick up and provides hours of entertainment. Although the graphic are now out dated and there is no story to speak of this game still offers a good time for old and new players alike.
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Gauntlet: Dark Legacy
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is an action RPG that follows up on Gauntlet Legends. The game has classic beat-’em up gameplay and supports up to four player cooperative play.
Developer: Midway Games West Publisher: Midway Games Release Date: May 1, 2001 Platforms: PS2, GC, Xbox JustRPG Score: 65% Pros: +Great Co-Op play +High replay value Cons: -Repetitive gameplay -Graphics are so-so |
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy Overview
First released for arcades in 2000, Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is a beat em up RPG that supports up to four player co-op mode. The core gameplay is similar to that of its predecessor, Gauntlet Legends. There are four new character classes including the Dwarf, Knight, Jester, and the Sorceress. Dark Legacy also gives players the ability to perform different attacks. Every character has a slow and fast attack. Most importantly, Dark Legacy has the same fast paced gameplay and high replay value. Battle against the forces of Skorne in this classic arcade style action RPG!
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Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel
Fullmetal Alchemist And the Broken Angel is a romp through the world of the popular manga and anime where people control Edward Elric as he attempts to get to the bottom of a puzzling mystery.
Developer:Racjin Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: January 18th, 2005 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Familiar characters +Made for fans of the series Cons: -Annoying puzzles -No replayability -Mediocre voice acting. |
Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel Overview
Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel brings a unique combination of action and alchemy to the PS2. The story takes place in a lost chapter from the series during the Elric brothers’ journey to Central City. Together, they’ll search for a sacred stone that can transform them back to their original state
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Galerians: Ash
Galerians: Ash is a sci-fi horror game where players take control of a powerful psychic character who uses his telekinetic powers to defend himself as he tries to save himself.
Developer: Enterbrain Publisher: Sammy Studios Release Date: February 4th, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Good Atmosphere +Interesting Story Cons: -No replayability -Graphics are so-so |
Galerians: Ash Overview
Survival horror and science fiction come together in the sequel to Galerians. In Galerians: Ash, you reprise the role of Rion as he fights the Last Galerians and their evil leader Ash, who wants to destroy all organic life on Earth. Players collect various items to upgrade Rion’s psychic abilities as he makes his way to a final showdown with Ash.
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Giants: Citizen Kabuto
Giants: Citizen Kabuto is an interesting game that blends RPG elements with a third-person shooter. Players are able to control three different characters as they play through the episodic story.
Developer: Planet Moon Studios Publisher: Interplay Release Date: December 6, 2000 Platforms: PC , Mac, Ps2 JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Interesting Idea +Multiple playstyles Cons: -Occasional dull mission -Annoying to actually save your game |
Giants: Citizen Kabuto Overview
Players take control of three distinct characters as they attempt to play through the story of Giants: Citizen Kabuto. They can control a high-tech alien who leads a pack of his fellows, using jet packs, camouflage, and laser weapons in an attempt to conquer the indigenous mermaid-like race of the planet. Players are also able to play as the morally-driven princess of said mermaid-like race ,and a giant being who destroys whatever he wants, named Kabuto, as he tries to find meaning to why he exists.
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Final Fantasy 10
Final Fantasy 10 is a turn based RPG that was developed and published by Squaresoft, and was released on the Sony Playstation 2 on December 18, 2001.
Developer: Squaresoft Publisher: Squaresoft Release Date: December 18, 2001 Platforms: PS2, PS3, Vita JustRPG Score: 94% Pros: +Great Graphics +Updated Combat System +Great Voice Acting +Compelling Story Cons: -Blitzball -Some Characters Are Annoying |
Final Fantasy 10 Overview
Players take control of Tidus as he is torn away from the world he knows and is hurled into an alternate version of the world he lives in. He joins up with a summoner named Yuna as she sets out on a quest to defeat an evil monster, named ‘Sin’, who returns every few years and threatens the humans of Spira. Along the way, they find out just how corrupt the government that rules Spira is, and end up fighting manly powerful and interesting enemies.
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Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy X-2 is a continuation of Final Fantasy X. Players take control of Yuna, Rikku, and a newcomer, Paine, as they attempt to collect orbs and find out what happened to Tidus.
Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: November 18th, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 95% Pros: +Lots of replay value +Great Dialogue +Addictive +Lots of side Quests Cons: -Sort-of ‘Girly’. -Mediocre voice acting. |
Final Fantasy X-2 Overview
Final Fantasy X-2, the first direct sequel to any Final Fantasy, resumes its ancestor’s storyline focusing on a radically-changed Yuna, once a pristine summoner and now a pop singer, and two companions, Yuna’s former bodyguard Rikku, and a newcomer, the staid and stolid Paine. Final Fantasy X-2 introduces an impressive number of firsts for the series: first sequel, first female lead, first all-female party, first Final Fantasy based on open-ended missions, first Final Fantasy allowing class changes in combat, and many new character classes for the Final Fantasy series.
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