PS 2 - RPGs

Daveyspawn · 15-05-2007, 12:30

Hi all,

Other than the usual suspect (Final Fantasy), can anyone reccomend a good RPG for the PS2. I've got Lord of the Rings Third Age and though its 'OK', its not the greatest RPG, certainly not along the lines of the classic D&D RPGS, Eye of the Beholder etc.

Anyone got any suggestions.

Also any decent 'Big Robot' games for PS 2?

Cheers.

jazzcat · 15-05-2007, 12:42

they only big robot games i can think of is the Armoured Core series, although i was told Battle Engine Aquilla has big robots but i've never been able to find a copy. with regards to Rpg's Ys have a series around , it depends on what type of Rpg you want things like Grandia and Dark Cloud 1 & 2 are good, for more indepth stuff you looking at games like D&D. I will have a dig around..

Daveyspawn · 15-05-2007, 13:33

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Originally Posted by jazzcat

they only big robot games i can think of is the Armoured Core series, although i was told Battle Engine Aquilla has big robots but i've never been able to find a copy. with regards to Rpg's Ys have a series around , it depends on what type of Rpg you want things like Grandia and Dark Cloud 1 & 2 are good, for more indepth stuff you looking at games like D&D. I will have a dig around..

Yeah, I'm looking for something a bit more detailed than the usual 'choose your attack power' type of thing, something with skills etc - like a D&D or Elder Scrolls Oblivion but on PS2.

Cintaria · 15-05-2007, 13:37

my brother has Battle Engine Aquilla on his xbox. He thinks it's "ok". You control a tank that transforms into a plane. I've had a quick go at it. Not my cup of tea. Suggest you find a demo of it online, burn it try it out on your ps2 before you dig out the cash...

jazzcat · 15-05-2007, 14:04

found this , www.thebardstale.com , not sure how indepth it is , did win an E3 award or this might be worth a look www.square-enix-usa.com/games/starocean

X-Buster! · 15-05-2007, 15:48

Steambot Chronicles is kind of an RPG with big robots.

Daveyspawn · 15-05-2007, 16:43

Cool, thanks for all the suggestions so far - keep them coming though.

Bards Tale seems interesting on first glance. The Steam Bot one intrigues me too.

Dante · 15-05-2007, 22:46

Star Ocean: Until the End of Time.
Kingdom Hearts 1/2
Disgaea 1/2

All I can think of that I really enjoy atm.

Grael · 15-05-2007, 22:58

Grandia 2 is awsome, Ring of Red i really enjoyed too, very early PS2 game but a unique RPG if you loved Vandal Hearts on the PSX you will love it, its pretty much the same but with big fighting mechas.

Froogles · 16-05-2007, 01:17

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Grandia 2 is awsome, Ring of Red i really enjoyed too, very early PS2 game but a unique RPG if you loved Vandal Hearts on the PSX you will love it, its pretty much the same but with big fighting mechas.

Grandia 2 and Ring of Red,I can vouch for both of them. Both awesome games,especially Grandia 2,I played it on Dreamcast (Doubt it's much different on PS2),truly awesome game,engaging story,and lovely combat. Ring of Red is quite a unique game,some nice gameplay elements in it,like aiming the gun manually (Yes,it is a RPG),and other things. Really good game.

Evilkitten · 16-05-2007, 02:07

Front mission 4

Xenogears

Gundam (all but Gundam seed)

Zone of enders 1 or 2 (2 is better)

There is a few to think about ^^

GunBlade · 17-05-2007, 22:54

I don't know what kind of RPG you like so i'll list all the ones i can think of off the top of my head.

Sukideon IV/V/Tatics
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifers Call also goes by Nocturne in other places
Dragon Quest: Journey of the Curse King
Breath of Fire Dragon Quater
Atelier Isis: Eternal Mana
Atelier Isis: The Azoth of Destiny
Magnacarta
Wild Arms 3 & 4
Shadow Hearts
Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Their just the ones i own might have i few more most of em are half finished

Daveyspawn · 18-05-2007, 09:33

Cheers GunBlade, I'll check them out when I get time.

I'm interested really in the more 'hardcore' RPG style, with stats,skills, level progression etc, but I'll give anything a try.

Dante · 18-05-2007, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Daveyspawn

Cheers GunBlade, I'll check them out when I get time.

I'm interested really in the more 'hardcore' RPG style, with stats,skills, level progression etc, but I'll give anything a try.

Buy a DS, play FF3. Can't get more hardcore than wiping your party every time you switch area.

15-05-2007, 12:30	#1 (permalink)
Name & Title Daveyspawn Full Member Avatar Mood Karma Pu-567.80	PS 2 - RPGs Hi all, Other than the usual suspect (Final Fantasy), can anyone reccomend a good RPG for the PS2. I've got Lord of the Rings Third Age and though its 'OK', its not the greatest RPG, certainly not along the lines of the classic D&D RPGS, Eye of the Beholder etc. Anyone got any suggestions. Also any decent 'Big Robot' games for PS 2? Cheers.

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Name & Title jazzcat Decepticon Avatar Mood Karma Pu2,599.94	they only big robot games i can think of is the Armoured Core series, although i was told Battle Engine Aquilla has big robots but i've never been able to find a copy. with regards to Rpg's Ys have a series around , it depends on what type of Rpg you want things like Grandia and Dark Cloud 1 & 2 are good, for more indepth stuff you looking at games like D&D. I will have a dig around..
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15-05-2007, 14:04	#5 (permalink)
Name & Title jazzcat Decepticon Avatar Mood Karma Pu2,599.94	found this , www.thebardstale.com , not sure how indepth it is , did win an E3 award or this might be worth a look www.square-enix-usa.com/games/starocean
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15-05-2007, 15:48	#6 (permalink)
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15-05-2007, 16:43	#7 (permalink)
Name & Title Daveyspawn Full Member Avatar Mood Karma Pu-567.80	Cool, thanks for all the suggestions so far - keep them coming though. Bards Tale seems interesting on first glance. The Steam Bot one intrigues me too.

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Name & Title Dante ... Karma Pu0	Star Ocean: Until the End of Time. Kingdom Hearts 1/2 Disgaea 1/2 All I can think of that I really enjoy atm.
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15-05-2007, 22:58	#9 (permalink)
Name & Title Grael Avatar Mood Karma Pu2,973.63	Grandia 2 is awsome, Ring of Red i really enjoyed too, very early PS2 game but a unique RPG if you loved Vandal Hearts on the PSX you will love it, its pretty much the same but with big fighting mechas.
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17-05-2007, 22:54	#12 (permalink)
Name & Title GunBlade Full Member Avatar Mood Karma Pu-998.60	I don't know what kind of RPG you like so i'll list all the ones i can think of off the top of my head. Sukideon IV/V/Tatics Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifers Call also goes by Nocturne in other places Dragon Quest: Journey of the Curse King Breath of Fire Dragon Quater Atelier Isis: Eternal Mana Atelier Isis: The Azoth of Destiny Magnacarta Wild Arms 3 & 4 Shadow Hearts Shadow Hearts: Covenant Their just the ones i own might have i few more most of em are half finished
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18-05-2007, 09:33	#13 (permalink)
Name & Title Daveyspawn Full Member Avatar Mood Karma Pu-567.80	Cheers GunBlade, I'll check them out when I get time. I'm interested really in the more 'hardcore' RPG style, with stats,skills, level progression etc, but I'll give anything a try.

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