PS2 RPG's Not Named Final Fantasy

Coffee Warlord · 12-08-2006, 11:49 AM

Now that I'm in the RIGHT forum. Anyone know of any good ones I can pick up for Xmas?

sachmo71 · 12-08-2006, 12:06 PM

I was just reading about Wild Arms 3 and it seems pretty good. BTW...Walmart online is having some pretty good PS2 deals. 3 for $25, 2 for $25, and 2 for $30.

IMetTrentGreen · 12-08-2006, 12:06 PM

i've played:

dark cloud 2 - 10/10
dragon quest 8 (good traditional rpg) -8/10
xenosaga series (good sci-fi storyline) - 8/10
tales of legendia - i abstain from a vote, since tales of symphonia was so much better it ruined this game for me. symphonia is a gamecube exclusive i think. legendia is still an interesting and unique action rpg.
shadow hearts - 9/10

i've never played the kindgom hearts games, but if you're buying for younger kids, this is the way to go. it takes place in the walt disney universe, and i've heard lots of good things.

hukarez · 12-08-2006, 12:59 PM

I've always been privvy to Shin Megami Tensei games, albeit difficult for most, but entertaining for me at the least.

Toddiec · 12-08-2006, 01:08 PM

Dragon Quest 8 and Shadow Hearts:From the New World were ones that I really enjoyed. DQ8 was a pretty traditional RPG while Shadow Hearts was not like anything I had played in the past (I never played Shadow Hearts Covenant but I heard good things from this board so I tried From the New World).

Shadow Hearts hooked me just as much as FFX did (and FFXII is right now) and had me playing for long periods of time. Anyway, they are both well worth it since you can now find them for around $20 on Amazon. Just one RPGer's opinion!

Blade6119 · 12-08-2006, 01:56 PM

Growlanser generations for me, since its two games in one.

Shadow hearts never got me...i own it, but i just cant get interested in it from what ive played in the beginning. It just doesnt grab me

Kingdom hearts is a pretty fun game, and the sequel is supposed to be good(not as good). BUT, its sqauresoft so it has definite similarities to FF12. Its quite different, but you see parallels.

Hell, i still play old PS games like FF Tactics and Chrono Trigger on my ps2

Maple Leafs · 12-08-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IMetTrentGreen

i've played:

dark cloud 2 - 10/10
dragon quest 8 (good traditional rpg) -8/10
xenosaga series (good sci-fi storyline) - 8/10

Mrs. Leafs has played all three of these and enjoyed them, in roughly that order. She also liked the Kingdom Hearts series.

Coffee Warlord · 12-08-2006, 04:47 PM

Thanks, folks.

Ordered Dragon Quest 8 and Kingdom Hearts 2. It's for the girlfriend who just bought herself a PS2 and loved the NES/PS1 Final Fantasy games, among other RPG's.

Coffee Warlord · 12-08-2006, 04:50 PM

Dola. Might have to "accidentally" open Dragon Quest and ahem....test it before I wrap it up.

terpkristin · 12-08-2006, 06:15 PM

Looks like I was a bit late, but Star Ocean is pretty good.. (also a fan of DQ, but it's been mentioned more than once).

/tk

Izulde · 12-08-2006, 06:24 PM

Xenosaga is my fave RPG series after FF as far as PS2 goes.

The Dark Cloud games are pretty good, too.

SackAttack · 12-08-2006, 08:02 PM

no love for Disgaea?

hukarez · 12-08-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

no love for Disgaea?

Strategy RPG or just plain RPG?

General Mike · 12-08-2006, 08:07 PM

X-Men legends and x-men Legends 2 are very good action RPGs.

Izulde · 12-08-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

no love for Disgaea?

Characters are annoying and tactics scheme is *much* better in FFT.

SackAttack · 12-08-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hukarez

Strategy RPG or just plain RPG?

there's a strategy element to it, but I didn't see the 'no strategy' admonition that tk just IMed me about.

IMetTrentGreen · 12-08-2006, 11:12 PM

oh shit, how could i forget disgaea. i've got 1 and 2 and love them both. i liked phantom brave better, same type of game.

and i hated star ocean because i expected lots of futuristic space junk, and instead got a game fought in the middle ages. didn't see that coming

sterlingice · 12-10-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Thanks, folks.

Ordered Dragon Quest 8 and Kingdom Hearts 2. It's for the girlfriend who just bought herself a PS2 and loved the NES/PS1 Final Fantasy games, among other RPG's.

I would strongly recommend getting the original Kingdom Hearts first since the stories do have some in common. It's not a Final Fantasy where everything is different from game to game.

SI

Ragone · 12-10-2006, 11:04 PM

chrono trigger=good

Chrono cross=bad

cartman · 12-10-2006, 11:20 PM

which better for RPG, PS2 or PS3?

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12-08-2006, 06:15 PM	#10
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12-08-2006, 06:24 PM	#11
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12-10-2006, 11:20 PM	#20
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	which better for RPG, PS2 or PS3? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-08-2006, 12:06 PM	#2
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I was just reading about Wild Arms 3 and it seems pretty good. BTW...Walmart online is having some pretty good PS2 deals. 3 for $25, 2 for $25, and 2 for $30.

12-08-2006, 12:06 PM	#3
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	i've played: dark cloud 2 - 10/10 dragon quest 8 (good traditional rpg) -8/10 xenosaga series (good sci-fi storyline) - 8/10 tales of legendia - i abstain from a vote, since tales of symphonia was so much better it ruined this game for me. symphonia is a gamecube exclusive i think. legendia is still an interesting and unique action rpg. shadow hearts - 9/10 i've never played the kindgom hearts games, but if you're buying for younger kids, this is the way to go. it takes place in the walt disney universe, and i've heard lots of good things.

12-08-2006, 01:08 PM	#5
Toddiec Mascot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, Kansas	Dragon Quest 8 and Shadow Hearts:From the New World were ones that I really enjoyed. DQ8 was a pretty traditional RPG while Shadow Hearts was not like anything I had played in the past (I never played Shadow Hearts Covenant but I heard good things from this board so I tried From the New World). Shadow Hearts hooked me just as much as FFX did (and FFXII is right now) and had me playing for long periods of time. Anyway, they are both well worth it since you can now find them for around $20 on Amazon. Just one RPGer's opinion!

12-08-2006, 04:47 PM	#8
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Thanks, folks. Ordered Dragon Quest 8 and Kingdom Hearts 2. It's for the girlfriend who just bought herself a PS2 and loved the NES/PS1 Final Fantasy games, among other RPG's.

12-08-2006, 04:50 PM	#9
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Dola. Might have to "accidentally" open Dragon Quest and ahem....test it before I wrap it up.

12-08-2006, 08:02 PM	#12
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	no love for Disgaea?

12-08-2006, 08:07 PM	#14
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	X-Men legends and x-men Legends 2 are very good action RPGs.

12-08-2006, 11:12 PM	#17
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	oh shit, how could i forget disgaea. i've got 1 and 2 and love them both. i liked phantom brave better, same type of game. and i hated star ocean because i expected lots of futuristic space junk, and instead got a game fought in the middle ages. didn't see that coming

12-10-2006, 11:04 PM	#19
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	chrono trigger=good Chrono cross=bad

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