Page 1 // Page 3

Radiata Stories: A greatly detailed game and it has some very funny cutscenes and storylines to it. You play as a boy named Jack, who aspires to be the greatest knight in the world. You do quests, you make money, sounds easy enough, right? Anyway, there's not too much to review on yet, but I recommend this game to anyone who loves times like the Dark Ages, and if you play classics like SaGa Frontier and Unlimited Saga, I can guarantee you'll like this too.
Rating: ****

Megaman X8: Okay, I only played a demo version, but this is by far the best-graphiced Megaman I've played, though not surprising as it's for PS2. So, what's the difference? You still have X and Zero, and you STILL have to kick Sigma's butt. And you STILL need to play as Axl. What else to know? Well, you get to play as all three, basically. This'll help alot in planning your strategies against the bad guys, plus one of them can be used as bantha fodder until you know the enemy's weakness... mainly X. Erm, anyway, seeing as how I only played the demo, my opinion might be a little limited, but I'll get to renting the real version soon!
Rating: ****

Neopets: The darkest Faerie: This must be the cutest RPG I've ever played, and it's a first game for Neopets, the popular pet site. The graphics are that to Spyro the dragon, and the fighting style is like Kingdom Hearts. The music score is good, though the only problem I have is the random running back and forth between cities with no way to get there except to walk. Walking takes a long time, but other than that, this is a good game for everyone, especially little kids.
Rating: ****

Megaman X: Command Mission: Remember back when Megaman was on NES, and we all thought he was cute for a blue pixel? Well, holy Batman has he improved! And, this is the only RPG in the series. It follows just shortly after MMX7, and Megaman must stop the rebellion army from destroying, or controlling, Giga City. The good side? Actual experience and customization of characters! Downside? Not nearly as long as any Final Fantasy game, but since Zero's in it, what else did you expect? He's awesome! Anyway, this is by far my favorite MMX game, and if you love RPGs, I highly reccommend this.
Rating: *****

Morrowind: This is a very fun and addicting game, not unlike Champions of Norrath for those who like the elven times. Basically, you make a character from different races/classes and you go around the world of Morrowind, trying to stop the Ultimate evil. Unfortunately, the open-ended quest playing and potion-making can be so much fun that you lose hint of the storyline. But for those who love to customize their characters to the point of obsession, this is a game you should consider.
Rating: ****

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: Remember the old NES Catslevanias? Well, THIS one is much better! It's for GBA, and it implies both an rpg and an action game. Okay, so we all know Dracula rises up every so often with people waiting to kill him again, right? Well, what if he flung that person to nowhere? For poor Nathan, that's the case! Battle your way through many tough levels while actually gaining levels to pound your opponents. And if that isn't the kicker, you can equip Nathan with armor, spells, and accesories to suit your need. Fun? Yes. Challenging? I needed a guide to get through the first level!
Rating: ****

Star Ocean: Till the end of Time: Ah, a great RPG! This is a good game, and oddly the only I've played from the Star Ocean series. It has excellent graphics and a nice storyline. And if that's any better, you can customize how you raise your characters by use of SP. For instance, you may still gain strength at every level up, but you can add on to how much of something you get manually. Want to make your character a total wuss? Go for it! Want to make a girl kick the bad guys til they scream? You can do that too! Of course, you do need to pay attention in battle, as it isn't a turn based battle system. All in all, an awesome game.
Rating: *****

Saga Frontier 2: Can you tell I've been pulling out my old games? This is a good game, but nothing like Saga Frontier. Instead of choosing from seven scenarios, you play out the life of Gustave, and somehow, the life of Wil Knights gets involved. This confused the hell out of me, but the fighting sequences and the explorations of countless timelines are always fun. Basically, there's tons of stuff to do, from avenging dead parents to controlling the world! Cool!
Rating: ***

Saga Frontier: I can't believe I forgot this classic. This is a seven-games-in-one kind of deal. You choose one out of seven stories to play out, each one with its own ending. Although there is a VERY interestic cast of characters, if you play it through once, I guarantee you'll recognize at least half the cast within the next scenario you choose. The fighting system isn't bad, either, though the magic and fighting sounds can get loud and annoying, and the backgrounds can sometimes make it hard to see what you're fighting. You can dodge your enemies on the explore screen, and the weapons you get do a number of things from raising your intelligence to killing off entire parties! Woo! The only downside is the lack of money you get and the difficulty of boss battles. But all in all, this game is worth every cent.
Rating: ****
Click here for my SGF character guide!

RPGmaker2: Possibly one of the most addicting games ever created! You actually get to create your own RPG using in-game guides. You can create odd characters, vicious monsters, and awesome-looking dungeons, with text to fit your story. There's really not much to explain here. It's very confusing at first, but if you play around for a while, you'll start to get it. A MUST for anyone who likes to build things and play games for hours on end.
Rating: *****

Okage Shadow King: Now this is a cute game, especially seeing as how it's a PS2. Everyone knows you have a shadow, but what if your shadow ends up being an evil king? Well, that's the case in this game. You go around the world, doing as your shadow, Stan, tells you to and meeting interesting characters from a loony scientist to a princess! The graphics are great, and so is the battle system. Granted, the music gets a little irritating, and the dialouge is a little childish, but this is still a cute game and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves RPGs and strategy games. The only real beef I have with this game is its length. The game consists of seven chapters in which you must fight a king who is taking Stan's power at the end of each chapter. Cool, but the chapters are very short. You can probably get to chapter 4 in less than four hours. But still, this game is for everyone!
Rating: ****

Tecmo: Secret of the Stars: Do not get this game!! This is by far, the worst game ever created. First off, it was created on the SNES, but the graphics are worse than NES, so that's not a good start. Then there's the battle system. While the graphics themselves are at the best DECENT, the enemies are very limited and mostly just palette-swapped versions of themselves, and they give little EXP. Then there's the plot, and this is the biter for me. There is none! They SAY it's about a secret to the stars, but in actuality, the game has very little to do with training to find the secret, and more to do with just beating the crap out of stuff, and getting nothing for it. And you're screwed if you have to go and find an item for the plot to continue, because the game sure doesn't give you any idea as to where these items are anyway. While I admit, the music is okay, that's its ONLY saving grace, and it's a small one at that. This game is okay if you're willing to throw away 20 cents on it, but other than that, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! IT SUCKS!
Rating: Forget the scale above, this gets -100

Vagrant Story: I'm not sure how I feel about this game. It's a good game, battle system wise, but overall the graphics could be much better and there doesn't seem to be any music, or at least any music we can hear without turning the volume up to max. The dialouge is displayed in word bubbles like a comic, and it just looks very bad with the theme Square was trying to go with this game. Over-all, I guess all I can say is that I'm not too attached to this game for now, but maybe if I play more, I'll come to like it. So, is my rating biased?
Rating: ** for now

Breath of Fire IV: This is a pretty cute game, considering it's on PS1. Like the other BoFs, the battles are turned based. This time around, the story seems to focus more on Nina than it does Ryu as the two go searching for Princess Elina, who has apparently been kidnapped by an empire. This is definitely a must for any RPG fanatic. Oh, and the graphics and music certainly give this game a bonus! I even memorized the battle theme! ^^;
Rating: *****

Chrono Cross: A sequel to the awesome game, Chrono Trigger! Now you play as this boy named Serge, and one day, when you were younger, your father got into an accident. The event created two rifts in time, one where Serge died and another where he lived a happy life. Now Serge gets teleported into the reality where he is dead, and finds himself being chased down by unknown organizations. All in all, this is a great RPG, but the battles can be very challenging if you don't plan ahead.
Rating: *****

Yu-Gi-Oh: Capsule Monster Collisuem: If DotR was great, this game is outta the world! Not only do you duel with your monsters, but they even gain levels and cool abilities to help you out in battle! Think of this as DotR2.
Rating: *****

Yu-Gi-Oh: Duelist of the roses: Again, a great game for people who need a challenge. Awesome music and 3-D monster graphics are also a plus. Okay, so you have a map, you have your cards, and your opponent is right across from you. What's there to know? Well, you'll need to think very carefully to beat your opponents, but luckily the tribute rules is gone for the game. Instead, you'll need to build up your "summoning stars" to summon monsters and magic cards to the field. And you even get to choose to be good or evil! ;)
Rating: ****

Yu-Gi-Oh: Destiny Board Traveler: An awesome game for those who need a challenge and who don't mind losing a lot. Everything about this GBA game is great from the music to the voice-overs! Although there is no true objective story to the game, you can unlock new maps by playing anyone other than Yugi himself! Basically, you draw cards and put them on dice. Pretty simple, huh? Well, not if you move to how many stars the card you land on has! And the "special" zones add an extra twist to the game. Overall, I recommend this game to anyone.
Rating: *****

Harvest Moon: A very cute game that has no fighting whatsoever. It's a farming game. The object is to revive your great grandfather's farm and make as much money as you can. Not to mention getting married and raising livestock! And you can get about 15 different endings. The game ends after 2 1/2 years gametime, and the seasons last 30 days. Challenging and fun for all!
Rating: *****
Harvest Moon walkthrough!

Culdcept: An interesting game that mixes classic Monopoly with a Yu-Gi-Oh/Magic the Gathering style. Basically, you are the hero cepter, a person able to use cards as magic, and you must stop an evil from using the most powerful cards to destroy, or rule, the Earth! It's complicated at first, as your ally gives you advice WHILE you're in a match, and not before, but you'll get the hang of it. Also note that this game is very addictive.
Rating: *****

Monster Rancher 3: A nice game with a pretty decent plot. Basically it's the equivelent of Pokemon for PS2, except you can only raise one monster at a time and the rest need to hibernate. Most of your time, if not, all of it will be spent training your precious baby bundle to take on the big boy monsters and move to different areas for better training and more rivals than bags of Pringles on Earth!
Rating: *****

Kingdom Hearts: Ah, the touch of Disney and FF mix. Quite a cute game. You play as Sora, and with Donald and Goofy, you must save each world from Malificent and the Heartless. Stunning graphics and adorable music makes this a game for both kids and adults to enjoy!
Rating: ****

Yu-Gi-Oh Reshef of Destruction: It's the sequel to The Sacred Cards, and it's a good RPG. You play as Yugi's friend, whom you get to name, and you must recover the 7 M. Items and stop Sol Chevalsky from reviving the Dark Being. The M. Items, two each, restore the Egyptian God cards from their stony prison! Great graphics and challenging duels make this game a must for any die-hard Yugi fan!
Rating: *****

Golden Sun: This game is pretty good, but is only one part of a two-part story! That means the game is pretty short, but to all die-hard gamers, it should be on their X-mas lists. Play as Isaac, and with your three allies, stop the Elemental Lighthouses from being lit. Also, out-of-the-way dungeons are ALWAYS fun to explore!
Rating: ****