Super Mario RPG could’ve turned out so wrong, but the result is so right. With an ingenious blend of classical Mario and RPG elements, this game delivers on all fronts with an awesome story, characters, gameplay, music and graphics. A must play.
Category: Role-Playing Games
Role-Playing Games
Final Fantasy VII – PlayStation
bbpower celebrates his authorship on Nerd Bacon by reviewing one of the best video games of all time, Final Fantasy VII for Sony PlayStation. Get a taste of an amazing game that will keep you busy for years to come. Can you completely beat bbpower’s favorite game of all time? Can you conquer the WEAPONS?
Final Fantasy VIII – PlayStation
Final Fantasy VIII may not be the worst RPG ever, but it’s one of the most disappointing Final Fantasies. Good graphics and great music can’t save this game from a hackneyed story, annoying characters and a frustrating battle system. Skip it.
Overlord – PC
Evil always finds a way, but will Overlord find a home in gamers’ hearts? Let’s conquer the land and find out together.
System Shock 2 – PC
System Shock 2 is an exercise…a terrifying, spine-freezing exercise in survival aboard the Von Braun, where the crew has been overwhelmed by a mutated alien consciousness and the only way to make it out alive is by trusting the will of a psychotic hyper-intelligent AI with a god complex and a monstrous hatred for humanity. Can you stop this madness before it’s too late? Will you even be able to save yourself…?
Ogre Battle 64 – Nintendo 64
Tired of the normal world and all of its chaos and wars? Come travel to Palatinus, where we have even more civil wars and tragedy! Bring your bows, blades, and staves as your join Rhutsczar to either save the world or let it lie in ruins. Probably ruins.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – 3DS
Twelve years after the original, Game Freak remakes the original Pokemon Sapphire with Pokemon Alpha Sapphire. How does it stack up? Get the word from a self-proclaimed non-expert on Pokemon!
The Last Story – Wii
Released in North America late into the Wii’s life cycle, after fans demanded it, this gorgeous JRPG developed by Final Fantasy’s Hironobu Sakaguchi is an unforgettable experience and a welcome addition to the console’s library.
Final Fantasy – NES
Final Fantasy’s setbacks have definitely become more apparent as it gets older, but its good qualities are no less evident. The simple and straightforward gameplay are a refreshing reminder of how far RPGs have come. It may be dated, but its obvious why so many gamers continue to play it even now.
Final Fantasy Chronicles: Final Fantasy IV – PlayStation
Perhaps occasionally overshadowed by the popularity of its successors, Final Fantasy IV remains an essential JRPG for fans of the series, and despite the game’s at times punishing difficulty, it is also a great entry point for newcomers to the series.
Mystic Towers – PC
Mystic Towers is difficult to define genre-wise, because it takes elements from many different genres and transmutes them into a unique and very satisfying game. Baron Baldric must face twelve dungeons full of deadly monsters and conniving puzzles to make the land safe for his loyal subjects. Would he be better off hanging up his magic staff for good, or has he still got it after all these years?
Shining Force II – Genesis
Shining Force II may seem very similar to its predecessor, but the more you play, the more you’ll discover how in depth this seemingly simple game is. The plot goes through a number of creative scenarios while delivering a fully involved, addictive battle system. A large, colorful cast of characters keeps you guessing who will join next, but also leaving a lot to be desired as far as their development. Small flaw in an otherwise great game.
Mass Effect 2 – Xbox 360
Nerd Bacon is tackling sequels, and it’s only right that Mass Effect 2 be discussed. Join me, Sarus Vakarian, as I drool over one of the best games in the ‘verse!
Fallout 2 – PC
In the world ravaged by nuclear warfare, one hero steps forth to save what is left of the earth from an evil most foul. That hero is you! Join Nerdy Friend in the exciting world of Fallout 2.
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together – PlayStation
Tired of the common tactical RPGs that litter the market? Looking for that diamond in the rough covered by monumental amounts of JRPGs? Come join Rhutsczar and charge into battle to save the foreign kingdom of Valeria in the epic adventure that is Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. Sharpen your swords and open your spell books. Its time for war.