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Okay people, another question to assist my brother in his game purchases after Xmas.
Which RPG games are generally considered to be best. He's looking for something in the style of Final Fantasy, or Chrono Trigger, typical console RPG's, rather than the typical PC type.
Which RPG games are generally considered to be best. He's looking for something in the style of Final Fantasy, or Chrono Trigger, typical console RPG's, rather than the typical PC type.
Dark Cloud is the best RPG out in the UK market but FFX is much better but its not out yet.
Final Fantasy X is the best RPG, but not out till Summer 2002. In the mean time check out Dark Cloud which is also pretty good. As I am the Tarrant said its more Zelda than Final Fantasy.
If you havent got a PS1 then you can always pick up Final Fantasy 7, 8, and 9 and grab yourself a PS1 memory card and use it on the PS2.
If you havent got a PS1 then you can always pick up Final Fantasy 7, 8, and 9 and grab yourself a PS1 memory card and use it on the PS2.
Dark Cloud is probably the best RPG at the moment!! Unless - Would you call Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance an RPG??
Dark Cloud is supposed to be quite good. Its more Zelda than, Final Fantasy though... Its supposed to be quite easy too, but enjoyable.
The Summoner is graphically questionable though by no means appauling, it is huge and deep if you want a big ol' challenge. However, it goes with the "Vagrant Story" battle system which falls somewhere in between turn based and "hack 'em up", I'm not to keen, but I know people who prefer it.
Final Fantasy 10 is clearly the best bet, but that involves being patient........ darn.
The Summoner is graphically questionable though by no means appauling, it is huge and deep if you want a big ol' challenge. However, it goes with the "Vagrant Story" battle system which falls somewhere in between turn based and "hack 'em up", I'm not to keen, but I know people who prefer it.
Final Fantasy 10 is clearly the best bet, but that involves being patient........ darn.
Best RPG to appear on PS2? If you can wait until next summer (hopefully June, not later), Final Fantasy 10 will be released. Recently reviewed at ps2.ign.com, it has scored extremely well. A major plus point - especially to those who dislike slow-paced turn-based action - is that the combat is now very much quicker. There is supposed to be far more versatility, and an "on the edge" feel to the fighting.
Graphically its got the usual Square brilliance. It looks perfect. The gameplay has been turned up several notches, the length is as satisfying as ever, and the sound is its usual atmospheric self. If you can wait, buy FFX.
Graphically its got the usual Square brilliance. It looks perfect. The gameplay has been turned up several notches, the length is as satisfying as ever, and the sound is its usual atmospheric self. If you can wait, buy FFX.
Fantasy Beard 9: Beard's Revenge.
From the back of the box:
"Just when you thought another dull-as-****-RPG couldn't come along, you were wrong!
Guide Smeashbwip The Tree Pixie through many levels of woods and taverns in his quest for the Beard of Beardy.
Build your stat points!
Engage in cumbersome turn-based combat with massive spiders!
Exchange the biscuits of Wingwang for the special spell of tedium from some rubbish wizard in a ditch!
Play online and meet other weird D&D players!
Wander about the virtual wood and tavern and repeatedly say "I'll be your slave for some gear" to every character you meet."
Excellent.
From the back of the box:
"Just when you thought another dull-as-****-RPG couldn't come along, you were wrong!
Guide Smeashbwip The Tree Pixie through many levels of woods and taverns in his quest for the Beard of Beardy.
Build your stat points!
Engage in cumbersome turn-based combat with massive spiders!
Exchange the biscuits of Wingwang for the special spell of tedium from some rubbish wizard in a ditch!
Play online and meet other weird D&D players!
Wander about the virtual wood and tavern and repeatedly say "I'll be your slave for some gear" to every character you meet."
Excellent.
Okay people, another question to assist my brother in his game purchases after Xmas.
Which RPG games are generally considered to be best. He's looking for something in the style of Final Fantasy, or Chrono Trigger, typical console RPG's, rather than the typical PC type.
Which RPG games are generally considered to be best. He's looking for something in the style of Final Fantasy, or Chrono Trigger, typical console RPG's, rather than the typical PC type.