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tafk:
I guess in a similar vein what are some better lesser-known RPGs on the PS1? Grew up a nintendo/sega kid and didnt go sony until the PS2 and trying to catch up myself.

argyle:

--- Quote from: tafk on November 14, 2014, 10:46:49 pm ---I guess in a similar vein what are some better lesser-known RPGs on the PS1? Grew up a nintendo/sega kid and didnt go sony until the PS2 and trying to catch up myself.

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Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure - Sort of a "beginners" RPG but charming as all get-out.
Alundra - An amazing game in the style of 2D overhead Zelda.
Breath of Fire III/IV - Both of these games are great - IV did the "swap a non-active party member into battle mid-battle" thing before FFX did it.
Legend of Legaia - A very cool combat system that incorporates fighting game-style combos into a turn based RPG. Also has a really memorable soundtrack.

burningdoom:

--- Quote from: argyle on November 15, 2014, 02:14:21 am ---Legend of Legaia - A very cool combat system that incorporates fighting game-style combos into a turn based RPG. Also has a really memorable soundtrack.

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I definitely 2nd this choice. I love this game. The combat system is really cool to play with, well unless you cheat and get all the moves in the strategy guide. I liked the story, too. A must-have in any RPG fan's PS1 library, IMO.

I also want to point out King's Field 1 & 2. They're action-RPGs played from a first-person view. These were early From Software games, who makes the Demon's/Dark Souls games and Armored Core games, and very early PS1 games. As such, they are a little rough in the graphics department. People seem to love them or hate them, though. As it does have slower-paced gameplay and can be challenging. It's also very exploration-driven. So I'd say give them a try first, if you can. I adore them, though.

koemo1:
Ghost in the Shell

turbogenesisphil:
It's been a long time since I've checked prices for PS1 games, but here's a couple of titles that should not be expensive and that I've played to death: Project Overkill (Konami). The controls are wierd, but once you get used to it, can be an enjoyable 2D isometric gore fest. Same thing for Loaded. The first Driver was awesome if you like doing burnouts in 70's V8 cars. Twisted Metal 2. Demolition Derby Raw. Tekken 2 and 3 are some of the best Fighting games ever. Metal Gear Solid, Final Doom, Die Hard Trilogy, GTA 2, Blood Omen: Legacy Of Kain, Tenchu Stealth Assassins, Bushido Blade, Mobile Light Force, Sol Divide... Maybe a bit more pricy now: Casltevania SOTN and Chronicles, Metal Slug X, The Raiden Project

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