Favourite RPG series

[Dreddz]

hi wot does everyone think is the best RPG series.Ive only really gone with the final fantasy series. I pretty fond of the dark cloud series. I want to know any other good series of games with good storys e.g Xenosaga , Star oceon......... I live in the UK and i dont think Xenosaga is released over here but if i get the first episode from ebay will it work on my PS2 PAL I dont want to get it chipped. Thanks

[Cless]

Hello gibbi8. I think that the best RPG series is Final Fantasy and you will probably find most people on this site will say so (this being an FF site after all!). As far as game series for the UK gamer I don't know. I would recommend Suikoden to you if it were not for the ridiculously high prices that it sells for in Europe. But I can recommend individual RPG games to you. For the Ps2, I think you should perhaps try Star Ocean:'Til the End of Time as I find it to be an very entertaining game with a fun battle system. And maybe try Disgaea if you want to take a chance on a strategy RPG that made me laugh out loud. Twice.

BUT first get yourself a good RPG education (I'm sorry if you've already done this)! I recommend geting a SNES emulator and playing some of the classics first! Like Crono Trigger and the absolute best game ever hands down no arguement Tales of Phantasia!!! :love: *drools over keyboard*

[strawberryman]

My favorite absolute RPG's are the final fantasies, but of course there are others...
My second favorite (you've probably never heard of them) twould' have to be the Dark Cloud Series. The first one you would'nt be too impressed about-(what with crappy graphics and kind of a goofy storyline), But the second one takes the cake. It is'nt really a atb type sytem like any hardcore RPG's, but it still has some of those elements...
I'd have to recommend #2, but if you absolutly HAVE to play both- I warn you- it gets boring after awhile.

[Rainecloud]

Final Fantasy, Zelda...

You know, I can't think of any others. That's quite scary.

[Destai]

My favorite absolute RPG's are the final fantasies, but of course there are others...
My second favorite (you've probably never heard of them) twould' have to be the Dark Cloud Series. The first one you would'nt be too impressed about-(what with crappy graphics and kind of a goofy storyline), But the second one takes the cake. It is'nt really a atb type sytem like any hardcore RPG's, but it still has some of those elements...
I'd have to recommend #2, but if you absolutly HAVE to play both- I warn you- it gets boring after awhile.The first one was one of the first games ever released for PS2. It wasnt "that" good but it was ok. You're right though the second ones class (Dark Chronicle in the EU). I really like it, I even bought the soundtrack. The fightings easy going ,not half as tedious as the first and really fun. It can be pretty hard to come acrss but if you se it you should give it a try.
I like a lot of the Grandia series too. Just an FF clone but the stories and battle systems are really good.

[Bulldog]

Me being Biowares' little whore, I'd say Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights.
The Elder Scrolls series is also quite entertaining.

[Endless]

With no hesitation, the Mana (Seiken Densetsu) series is my favorite, followed by the recently discovered Disgaea/La Pucelle/Phantom Brave series.

[Erdrick Holmes]

I can't decide between Suikoden and Phantasy Star.

[Dreddz]

everyone is sayin dark chronicle ive completed both of them. I might try star oceon sounds pretty good

[Doomgaze]

Suikoden, definitely.

[XxSephirothxX]

I'd consider Zelda an adventure, but if we're classifying it as an action RPG...then:

The Legend of Zelda, followed very closely by the Final Fantasy, Golden Sun, and Chrono series.

[Clouded Sky]

chrono trigger. hands down. play it.

and as far as dark cloud goes, that game just seemed way too repititious for me: wander through dungeon, get stuff, wander through dungeon again, get more stuff, etc...

[strawberryman]

I pretty fond of the dark cloud series.
you should try number two. I Rock at it and am always here to help.
HA! I AM THINE RULER DARK CLOUD 2! THOU SHALT FEEL THE PAIN OF LOSS!

[strawberryman]

chrono trigger. hands down. play it.

and as far as dark cloud goes, that game just seemed way too repititious for me: wander through dungeon, get stuff, wander through dungeon again, get more stuff, etc...
Chrono trigger is the best.
But you should Try Dark Cloud 2. one of the best.

[Sepho]

Hey Strawberry, check this out:

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Try it out.

Dark Cloud 2 is the only game I've ever played that had me regretting going to sleep because I felt like I was wasting time I could be spending playing the game. That's good and bad, really. It's good because it goes to show how engaging the game really is, but bad because I never felt like I was accomplishing anything. And when I got to the end, I was like "Oh, this is the end.". Overall, great game - much, much better than Dark Cloud.

[Craig]

Haven't actually played many RPGs but 2 series that I like are:

Breath of Fire
Grandia

[kikimm]

I've only played one RPG series---Final fantasy. So I guess that would have to be my answer. When Drakengard 2 comes out, that might change. :scary: Kingdom Hearts 2, as well. Hmph.


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[Raistlin]

Suikoden. No contest.

[Jebus]

Suikoden. No contest.

[Camanche]

I used to only play the FF series, but I haven't enjoyed some of the recent installments as much. Some of the series' that I have tried that I really enjoyed are Star Ocean, though I like 2 more then 3. Kingdom Hearts was enjoyable as well. Golden Sun isn't bad. And if Zelda counts, I played a few of the older Zelda games. Harvest Moon and Pokemon were always games I played when I was younger before I discovered FF. I'm still interested in some of the HM games, but I can't say I find interest in Pokemon anymore.

The newest RPG series I've discovered and enjoyed immensly would be Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. I've only played the one game of the series that they've brought over to North America and it's already right up beside FF for being one of my favourite series.

(And while not exactly a true RPG, the MGS series rocks in terms of story.:))

[Kossage]

Well, for me it's the Fallout series at the moment. :p

[skystje]

Dragon Warrior was my first RPG (Zelda I consider an adventure genere in my book, however all adventures similar to it have thier Role Playing element.) I STILL play the DW series from time to time.

Final Fantasy series tops my list. Only ones I have not played out of the entire series (including the ones not released in North America) are FF 8, 9 and 11. 8 and 9 I will play when I can get my hands on a copy on it. 11 I wont play because I am quite burned out of the MMORPG scene. SWG and WoW was enough for me! :eek:

[crashNUMBERS]

who doesnt like ff as their favourite rpg. if you do than your a sad person

[Sweet Beloved]

Everyone knows the answer...Final Fantasy series...duh. You'd have to be insane. But a lot of us on here are *Including me* Final Fantasy 7 is what got me crazed bout the series.

[Awrini]

I can't decide between Suikoden and Phantasy Star.

I'll just say both.

[edczxcvbnm]

Chrono(Square)
Xeno(Namco)
Tales(Namco)

Considering the Chrono people were also involved in Xeno I say that Chrono has transfered to Namco in spirit.

Namco rocks.

[Apple]

Fangirl of the...

`dragonWarrior
`harvestMoon
`finalFantasy
`talesOf_____

They make me smile and be happy. <3

[Shoden]

Final Fantasy its probably the greatest Game series on the Playstation Nes-Snes and even reached to the GBA and NGC

[crono_logical]

Tales Of for me :p Best battle systems too, since they can get so active at times :p

[Shoden]

i didnt like the battle system in Kingdom hearts at all

[Cless]

Tales Of for me Best battle systems too, since they can get so active at times
:love: :love: :love:
Tales of Phantasia is one of the best games ever made! Correction. The best. The game just oozes with quality. Every aspect, from the best battle theme ever (http://www.fantasyanime.com/legacy/top_battle.mid), to the crazy battle system, right through to the sublime characters. I love this game so much...it hurts :cry: :cry: :cry:

I haven't played any of the other "Tales of" games. Are they any good?

[Dreddz]

Im really ****** off at the moment. I live in the UK and ive found out that both Xenosaga and the chrono series have not been released in the UK Ive recently bought Vagrant Hearts from eBay. I thought it was going to be great after reading many reviews saying that it is great. Its soooo boring. Ive got bored of it straight away . I guess ill play it later on. I got it for pretty cheap on eBay anyway. What im looking for it a game that is alot like final fantasy. I luv final fantasy so much. I want to try suikoden but looking at the prices people are bidding for on eBay are so high. Shows that it is a good game. Im buying Alundra now. Can people recommend games that i would like that are released in the UK

[CloudVII]

Final Fantasy, Zelda, KOTOR, Chrono Trigger, In that order.

[strawberryman]

I'd have to say... Chrono Trigger is my favorite, then Final Fantasy, then Dark Cloud 2.

[Luc]

I don't know if you can consider Shadow Hearts a series, but if so, that's my favorite.

Other then that, Suikoden, for sure. Those games rock.. ;_;

[Mokona]

Final Fantasy of course! :D

[Appless]

Shadow hearts, Chrono, Xeno, FF, Golden Sun, Tales, Grandia, Star Ocean, KOTOR, BoF, Zelda and Suikoden. I like RPGs :)

[amratis]

Im really ****** off at the moment. I live in the UK and ive found out that both Xenosaga and the chrono series have not been released in the UK Ive recently bought Vagrant Hearts from eBay. I thought it was going to be great after reading many reviews saying that it is great. Its soooo boring. Ive got bored of it straight away . I guess ill play it later on. I got it for pretty cheap on eBay anyway. What im looking for it a game that is alot like final fantasy. I luv final fantasy so much. I want to try suikoden but looking at the prices people are bidding for on eBay are so high. Shows that it is a good game. Im buying Alundra now. Can people recommend games that i would like that are released in the UK

Shadow Hearts is supposed to be very good, it wasn't popular commercially but its supposed to be brilliant.

[Dreddz]

thanks. Ive blitzed all the Final Fantasys so im thinking of getting Suikoden. But the game is mega rare and people are going up to prices os £70 on eBay. I cant afford that im to young. Im playing Alundra at the moment. Why has no one recommended it. The game rocks!!!!!

[absinthe fairy]

I'm a big fan, of course, of the Final Fantasy series. However, I've also taken an extreme fondess to that of the Suikoden series. I absolutely adore I & II of these series.

[The Man]

Suikoden > Shadow Hearts > Seiken Densetsu > Chrono > Final Fantasy > most others. I really need to play some Tales games, though, and more Star Ocean games than just 3.

[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

LUNAR.

[The Man]

Oh yes, I need to play those too. xD

[Lindy]

Tales and Star Ocean, god bless Wolf Team and Tri-Ace.

Though I really do need to get Destiny and Eternia, or whatever the names are, the many alternative release names confuse me.

Star Ocean 3 is...scary and confusing, after the many hours of comboing and spamming skills in the first game and Second Story, the idea of taking HP AND MP damage for skills is...difficult to get around.

Oh, and Lunar, though the GBA version of Silver Star Story I didn't like so much, far too linear =X