Best Playstation 1 Games for Role Playing

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Final Fantasy Chronicles

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

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these are the two of the rarest role playing games.
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nonetheless i advise either getting this game or at least trying it, even if you dont like rpg's at least try it.
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that's a re-release of a 16-bit game during a time when we've already moved on to the 128-bit generation, if you're an rpg fan that has yet to play either of these classics, it's a must-have title.
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squaresoft decided to combine the best of these 2 games and created chrono trigger and made it the best game for the snes system, as far as rpg's were concerned.
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final fantasy iv (ii) was the first game i ever played on the snes, and it feuled my love for rpgs.

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Positives: Good Storyline, Nice Graphics, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: EA - Electronic Arts,EA - Electronic Arts

2 RECOMMENDED by 146 people for ROLE PLAYING

Xenogears for PlayStation 1

$146.00 Est. at Amazon

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okay!!!!!!!they all are great, but as always we "rpg" people have favorites.that's it for now i could go on for hours about this game..................oh ya!!!!!!!!!!!
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i must get out to all you rpg gamers that this game may not be for newer players of its genre, but it's rather for more oldschool, devoted rpg players to whom graphics are not an issue.
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it took me, a vetran rpg player, 55 hours to beat this game, whereas it only took myself 25 hours to beat ff7.
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i am a spoiled pc gamer) that it would be a linear game with a cardboard story but lots of eye candy.boy, was i wrong!xenogears is proof positive that square is the master of the console rpg genre.
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to put it simply, xenogears is the single best playstation rpg.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Good Storyline, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: Square Electronics Arts,Square Electronics Arts

3 RECOMMENDED by 100 people for ROLE PLAYING

Final Fantasy Anthology

$109.00 Est. at Amazon

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the whole fact that you could select what careers you wanted makes this a much more friendly "role-playing" game as it allows you more personal changes and arrangement.
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although the gameplay would now be considered inferior and obsolete to today's game play with enhanced graphics and effects, it sets the bar for all rpg's to come.
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my first "true" rpg was final fantasy iii for the snes, and now you can play it on playstation with great cg animation and a secrets file.
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final fantasy vii, viii, & ix & now x some of the best games in the world 2 ever a hit a sony gamestation 0r (playstation us.)but now square has released final fantasy anthology (v & vi)so 2 any rpg
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it is by far the best rpg out there, for any system, and you will be hard pressed to find a better game period.

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Positives: Good Storyline, Excellent Graphics, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: Square Soft, Ltd.,Square Soft, Ltd.

4 RECOMMENDED by 203 people for ROLE PLAYING

Final Fantasy IX

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is a great role playing game.
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it's a wonderful role-playing game.
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it's easy to get into right from the start, especialy for a role-playing-game.
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this is a very enjoyable rpg with a great story[which starts to really kick in later on in the game], an interesting and easy to understand battle system, very fun characters, and an overall
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this game is a great rpg (role played game) but, it is not the best.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Excellent Graphics, Good Storyline, Publisher: Square Electronics Arts,Square Electronics Arts

5 RECOMMENDED by 17 people for ROLE PLAYING

Lunar 2

$41.00 Est. at Amazon

from davebert, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: this game is absolutely great, and a must have for your rpg lover's collection
from caffienatedyak, www.shopping.com
anything good, it's galore - anyone ever wants to experience the quintessential rpg, lunar 2 is there for you.
from dc1343, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: lunar 2 is a great old school rpg.
from kenshin-guy, www.shopping.com
=) the bottom line: for once, an rpg that doesn't take itself too seriously and has fun.
from www.shopping.com
the bottom line: why can't every console rpg be this charming and lucid?

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Great Graphics, Nice Affordability, Publisher: Working Designs,Working Designs

Chrono Cross

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

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it sounds extremely complicated, but trust me, once you start playing, it will all seem simple.chrono cross is a great title and my favorite role-playing game of all time.
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if you are looking for an rpg game thats still has no equal this is it.
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chrono cross isnt like chrono trigger, however, it does take after the game and formed itself into one brilliant rpg masterpeice.
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the fmvs are all good but nothing overly spctacular.in short, the game strays far off the beaten path of the traditional rpg, but it is a real blessing for chrono trigger fans who always had
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i did enjoy the game thou because it was a decent rpg...it just wasn't the greatest.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Storyline, Excellent Sound Quality, Publisher: Square Electronics Arts,Square Electronics Arts

Arc the Lad: Collection

$105.00 Est. at Amazon

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now on to game play this is a statagy rpg no ramdom battles you move across a landscape despensing of your enamies each charaters have thair strenghts and weaknesses your usuall the healer, magic
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long ago in a time when the sony playstation was just a new kid on the block, there was a launch game; one that was a little strategy rpg called arc the lad.
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it hasn't the graphical beauty, the story ambition (though its parts have great ones), or unique design elements meant to push the rpg genre to new heights.
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if you're a fan of strategy/rpg's, don't miss out!
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...this impressive omnibus contains four games (three full rpgs and one sideline) spanning five cds, a "making of" disc, twenty-two character standees, dual shock analog stick covers, and a memory

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Good Graphics, Great Sound Quality, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

Persona 2

$134.00 Est. at Amazon

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this game is not an original rpg where dragons and swords rule the world, it takes place in the present time, so be ware if you didn't.
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persona 2 is a rare gem in today's rpg games despite the popularization of the genre, it's stayed true to its offbeat roots to deliver a story, setting, and style unlike anything you're likely to
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everything is done better in eternal punishment than in the original, and it will offer rpg fans a refreshing taste of something new and different in the genre.
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persona 2 is another rare collectible rpg for playstation.
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and through the events of eternal punishment, you'll get a good idea of what happened in the earlier game.with a somewhat contemporary setting, eternal punishment is an oddball in the world of rpgs.

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Good Graphics, Challenging, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

Final Fantasy Origins

$46.00 Est. at Amazon

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while it is primitive in many ways, it started an rpg revolution for the game console world.from a production viewpoint, ffii is head and shoulders above ffi.
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as i said, this game is a classic, it's the foundation of all rpg today and it's the first game in the legendary serie of final fantasy.
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final fantasy: this is the game that first got me interested in the rpg genre (which is now my favorite genre for video games).
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it was re-released because it is a part of final fantasy, and rpg, history.
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overall, this is a game everyone should play at least once and a must for rpg and adventure fans!

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Good Storyline, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: EA - Electronic Arts,EA - Electronic Arts

Final Fantasy Tactics

$62.00 Est. at Amazon

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the bottom line: one of the greatest roleplaying game stories ever told!
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the bottom line: strategy, rpg, or square fan?
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if you are looking for a role playing game that is only battle after battle after battle then you won't be dissapointed, but if you are looking for a traditional final fantasy game, i'd rent it
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but, final fantasy tactics built a strong fan base, and i'm sure many still replay it today.fft is a game that took a different direction rather than a traditional rpg.
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while some dismissed it as too hard or too quirky, a lot of gamers found it challenging and a fresh change from more conventional rpgs.it borrowed a lot, including its basic battle system, from

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Positives: Excellent Storyline, Excellent Graphics, Great Replay Value, Publisher: Square Soft, Ltd.,Square Soft, Ltd.

Legend of Dragoon

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

from alexw885, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: play legend of dragoon because this game will completely suck you back in to the wonderful world of rpg!!
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all i am going to say is as an rpg junkie get this game and play it till your heart is content you will love it!!
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it is a role playing game and is a fast paced and very exciting game.
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i gave this game 5 stars because its a great acton-adventure and rpg game.thats all i have to say, when you play it, you will understand what im saying!
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some things i like about rpgs is unieqness(i dont know if thats a word)and length.and boy does this rpg have both.this game is on the playstation and it has 4 discs but with length comes a problem

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Great Storyline, Challenging, Publisher: Sony,Sony

Suikoden II

$255.00 Est. at Amazon

from rpgdreamer, www.shopping.com
suikoden (1st of the series) was one of the first rpg's made for the sony playstation, i rented the first one and loved it...then a couple years ago i was in toys r us and i saw...
from Delita, www.shopping.com
the psx's rpg library was almost nil, (at least in the u.s.), and it was a market that hadn't been completely awakened yet.
from dc1343, www.shopping.com
suikoden 2 is by far one of the best rpg's i have ever played on the playstation.
from Kidrock2000, www.shopping.com
review: rpg's are my favorite games to play, but i only like the ones that i can actually sit down and play without getting irritated at the game.
from gorocco, www.shopping.com
review: how do you follow up a great rpg?

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Excellent Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

Suikoden for PlayStation 1

$174.00 Est. at Amazon

from Brrexkl, www.shopping.com
pros: months of rpg pleasure!
from Jamus, www.shopping.com
pros: rpg's have a new king cons: it was the first rpg for playstation, its a teeny bit slow.
from kree99, www.shopping.com
cons: this game is rather easy compaired to other rpg's.
from KaitiesMommy, www.shopping.com
pros: 100+ characters, great sound cons: game isn't long enough and is quite easy for the experienced rpg'er

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Great Storyline, Excellent Sound Quality, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone),E - (Everyone)

Lunar Silver Star Story: Collectors Edition

$190.00 Est. at Amazon

from songokou_36, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: lunar silver star story is the best old school rpg game that i have ever played.
from majiin_boo, www.shopping.com
although there is absolutely nothing wrong with this rpg classic!!
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truly an rpg cons: kind of ticklish
from marty1982, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: lunar: silver star story complete is a?great rpg, particularly?for those?planning a trip down memory lane or looking for?a?"lighter alternative" to games like final fantasy vii.
from Advice_guy1, www.shopping.com
pros: great cut scenes cons: a little short for an rpg

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Positives: Great Graphics, Good Storyline, Excellent Sound Quality, Publisher: Working Designs,Working Designs

Chrono Trigger

$52.00 Est. at Amazon

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i guarantee any rpg player will enjoy it!
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you have to run around looking for it yourself, and talking is much more important than it is in more recent rpgs, but it's worth the adjustment.
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final fantasy is a name that many who classify themselves as rpg gamers have come to know, and more importantly, a name that gaming companies have come to respect.
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final fantasy is the classic of all rpg games series.
from rader6795, www.shopping.com
pros: probably the greatest roleplaying game of all time with only one flaw...

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Positives: Great Storyline, Great Graphics, Nice Replay Value, Genre: Adventure,Adventure,Role-Playing,Role-Playing

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

$102.00 Est. at Amazon

from ikoy19, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: the best action platformer rpg for the playstation.
from lorinsilver, www.shopping.com
pros: everything: graphics, music, gameplay, atmosphere, and everything else cons: the voice acting isn't very good the bottom line: everything about this game is of the highest quality:
from neverrealm, www.shopping.com
pros: rpg flavor, great story, innovative gameplay cons: none
from slicknick1213, www.shopping.com
pros: one of the best rpg's i've ever played.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, Good Storyline, Publisher: Konami,Konami

Final Fantasy VIII

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

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from start to finish, i had fun playing this game and highly recommend it to fans of the final fantasy series and role playing games in general.
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are awesome characters.and the game is 60 hours long!the ai is exellent and its great to steal magic instead of buying it!without competion,this is the worlds great role playing game.its great!
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this latest installment of their immortal series, but the simple truth is that even if the game was only half as good as it is, it would still easily be the greatest role playing game ever made.
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i had been waiting to try this game out, since i heard it was great in almost every category rpg's try to fulfill.
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this is a wonderful game, a must have for rpg fans, and i resent people who say women like it more than men.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Nice Storyline, Excellent Realism, Genre: Adventure,Role-Playing

Grandia for PlayStation 1

$100.00 Est. at Amazon

from toocool00123, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: grandia is an outstanding rpg that can be enjoyed by almost anyone!
from t13monkeys, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: looks a whole lot like xenogears, but is a great anime-like rpg underneath with a lighthearted touch.
from Turin, www.shopping.com
loading times the bottom line: grandia is one of the most innovative rpg's that i have ever played.
from tanta07, www.shopping.com
pros: great battle system, dramatic storyline cons: too many random battles, useless repeated mazes the bottom line: though it has its flaws, grandia is a spellbinding rpg for the ages.
from jeremy1456, www.shopping.com
pros: grandia is easily one of the greatest rpgs of all time cons: older graphics, difficult to navigate dungeons, lame system for learning skills/magic the bottom line: looking for the

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Good Storyline, Good Sound Quality, Publisher: Sony,Sony

Vagrant Story

$79.00 Est. at Amazon

from lorinsilver, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: this game combines all the good parts from role-playing games, adventure, horror and simulation.
from kinslayer, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: highly recommend for any one looking for a change in rpg's, the gameplay will amaze you as will everything that you can do.
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first of all, i have to say that i am a big fan of the final fantasy frenchise, i especially find the snes and ps1 games to be some of the best rpg's period (if only we could erase ffx2 the world
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it is, however, complex, challenging, and requires more thought than you usual shoot 'em up rpg.
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this is not the standared rpg that ff7 presents nor is it anything like that of diablo.

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Positives: Great Storyline, Great Sound Quality, Good Graphics, Publisher: Square Electronics Arts,Square Electronics Arts

Dragon Warrior VII

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

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one other great thing is that this game is actually challenging unlike most rpg's out there today...it's not so hard that you'll want to quit but its not too easy either.
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when you play the game for few hours, you will realize that it's not really easy to earn your money and experience point like other rpgs.
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myself being no newbie to the rpg scene, i felt confident (from previews) that this game would be a long time addition to my collection.
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this game has got to be the best rpg i've played in a long time.
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alright maybe the graphics of this game may be nothing to the amazing cg squaresoft puts out, dq vii is staight out one of the longest and most inovative rpg out there.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Nice Sound Quality, Excellent Storyline, Genre: Role-Playing,Role-Playing

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