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RPG's you really should play
Golden Sun: The Lost Age (GBA)Golden Sun: The Lost Age (GBA)
Buy used from: £8.22
Not only are the visuals and music captivating for a hand held game of its age, but the story is a marvellous work that will keep many interested until completion. Buy the first one first...obviously
Final Fantasy VIII PlatinumFinal Fantasy VIII Platinum
Buy used from: £20.00
Quite possibley my favourite RPG ever. This final fantasy has a much less cartoony feel about it and, like any early final fantasy, the combat is excellent. A truly superb story and characters.
Tales of Symphonia (GameCube)Tales of Symphonia (GameCube)
Buy used from: £34.00
A story that starts out so simple and yet becomes a work of genius. The characters are delecately crafted and easy to get on with.
Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask Of The Betrayer Expansion Pack 1 (PC DVD)Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask Of The Betrayer Expansion Pack 1 (PC DVD)
Buy used from: £29.95
After being dissappointed with the fairly standard NWN2, the expansion is another matter. Everything is handled a whole lot better and the story goes into unknown territory.
Breath of Fire IV (PS)Breath of Fire IV (PS)
Buy used from: £16.50
A great game that takes a fairly light hearted (or atleast to begin with) look at a strange world of dragons.
Baten Kaitos (GameCube)Baten Kaitos (GameCube)
Buy new: £39.99 / Used from: £19.75
A fresh play on the turnbased style RPG, this game is lush and makes for a very interesting play.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (Nintendo DS)Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (Nintendo DS)
Buy new: £9.99 / Used from: £9.95
Any game within the FF Tactics series will effectively steal your life. The game is a turn based strategy RPG, but with so much to do and such an addictive formula that you get sucked in.
Guild Wars PropheciesGuild Wars Prophecies
Buy new: £9.99 / Used from: £0.82
I'm not a particularly big fan of MMO's (WoW etc.) because they all rely heavily on grind. Guild Wars however, although still quite "grindy" is alot of fun with friends (and theres no monthly charge).
Skies of Arcadia LegendsSkies of Arcadia Legends
Buy used from: £39.90
Addictive and lovable, a really fun turn based game involving air pirates.
Castlevania - Dawn of Sorrow (Nintendo DS)Castlevania - Dawn of Sorrow (Nintendo DS)
Buy used from: £13.99
If you have never played a castlevania game (like i had not before) try this. This game will set you up as a fan, or atleast it did that for me.
Pokémon Diamond (Nintendo DS)Pokémon Diamond (Nintendo DS)
Buy new: £24.62 / Used from: £11.99
I'm not a big fan of pokemon as a whole, but I always love to play the games. They all have the same system but it gets a little better each time.
Megaman Battle Network 3: WhiteMegaman Battle Network 3: White
Buy used from: £18.47
Although a spin off series from a fantastic side scrolling platformer, this game is an enjoyable RPG with a very clever battle system. Very long playability too.
Megaman X Command Mission (GameCube)Megaman X Command Mission (GameCube)
Buy used from: £2.50
I feel this RPG is very under-rated. It is a really fun game to play with the characters bringing their own seperate powers into a turn based battle system.
Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2
Buy used from: £24.30
I can't really say much about this game. It is meant to be played online but I can only play offline. Despite this, I can only say that it is possibley the most addictive game I have ever owned.