Recommend an obscure RPG (for PS2)
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I'd toss my vote in for Ar Tonelico (and if you like compounding stuff for a requirement of part of the game) the Atelier Iris series (1-3 on PS2) and Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis.
Where the person said that "if you didn't like Persona 3: FES, then don't touch the SMT games", I wholeheartedly DISagree. P3's 'relationship' system kinda screwed the whole experience for me, to the point I refuse to play the game over as FES out of the sheer annoyance of that part of the game. SMT: Nocturne was (and I know this has already been said) EXTRODINARILY punishing in regards to the turn press or insta-death systems. However, Nocturne's story was amazing, the art is unique, and the gameplay (though frustrating sometimes) was excellent.
If you liked Disgaea, there's always Disgaea 2, Phantom Brave, La Pucelle: Tactics, and Grim Grimoire. Seems I ended up listing off a ton of Atlus/Nippon Ichi's games >.<;.
Anyway, have fun with whatever you find.
Where the person said that "if you didn't like Persona 3: FES, then don't touch the SMT games", I wholeheartedly DISagree. P3's 'relationship' system kinda screwed the whole experience for me, to the point I refuse to play the game over as FES out of the sheer annoyance of that part of the game. SMT: Nocturne was (and I know this has already been said) EXTRODINARILY punishing in regards to the turn press or insta-death systems. However, Nocturne's story was amazing, the art is unique, and the gameplay (though frustrating sometimes) was excellent.
If you liked Disgaea, there's always Disgaea 2, Phantom Brave, La Pucelle: Tactics, and Grim Grimoire. Seems I ended up listing off a ton of Atlus/Nippon Ichi's games >.<;.
Anyway, have fun with whatever you find.
Not sure if it's any good, but one of the most rare RPGs on the PS2 is a game called Magna Carta. I believe I heard that it had only one print run, and that was it.
Also, my RPG friend has been getting into the Wild Arms series, so maybe that's worth checking out. A bit easier to find, too.
Also, my RPG friend has been getting into the Wild Arms series, so maybe that's worth checking out. A bit easier to find, too.
Nope, Symphonia is still only available on GC (and also the only Tales game on GC).Xiado said:
The only Tales games to come out on PS2 in chronological order: Destiny II, Legendia, and Abyss. Rebirth came out between Destiny II and Legendia, but I don't really count that one since it never saw a release outside of Japan.
I highly, highly recommend Star Ocean: Till the end of time. It completely rocked my socks off. You will not in any way regret purchasing that game.
You might also want to check out Kingdom Hearts 2. Although it isn't turn based, it has many RPG elements that make it difficult to classify as an action game. However, if you play it you should play on hard mode. Unless you suck at video games. Then normal should be fine. Unless you can only play with one hand. Then easy mode would be perfect.
You might also want to check out Kingdom Hearts 2. Although it isn't turn based, it has many RPG elements that make it difficult to classify as an action game. However, if you play it you should play on hard mode. Unless you suck at video games. Then normal should be fine. Unless you can only play with one hand. Then easy mode would be perfect.
Chaos wars.
Shitty game but with rpg voice acting good enough to make it all worth while.
OPEN THE SALMON GATE!
Shitty game but with rpg voice acting good enough to make it all worth while.
OPEN THE SALMON GATE!
Actually, GTA: San Andreas is the highest selling PS2 game. GT3 is second.
Dragon Quest 8 did sell very well indeed though, managing to be in the top 20 on the platform despite only really being well known or popular in Japan.
It's a good choice if you want a traditional turn based RPG.
If you want something more active, then it's hard to go wrong with a Star Ocean game. I don't think SO3 has the strongest story in the series (that twist is iffy), but the gameplay is a lot of fun, battles are active and interesting, and the skill system has some much needed refinement.
Tales of Destiny 2 came out for the PS1. Sure, it and TOD came out in JAPAN for PS2, but then again, Tales of Symphonia came out in japan for ps2.
Oh, and if you think that random dungeon generators are a waste of time, steer clear of the dark cloud series. Personally, I wish to find the chump who thought random dungeons for an entire game would be cool and kill him. Worse are the random dungeons where you restart from level one when you reenter. WHAT THE SHIT? I play RPG's because I like to advance to higher levels and get cool items to equip. I really don't care if I EVER see my lvl 1 stats ever again. Some people might get off on the whole single character, no leveling, initial equipment challenge, but I never have. Those are the same people that think that guardian forces in FF8 are totally optional. Personally, I like having my actual COMMANDS being availible.
bah, whatever
Oh, and if you think that random dungeon generators are a waste of time, steer clear of the dark cloud series. Personally, I wish to find the chump who thought random dungeons for an entire game would be cool and kill him. Worse are the random dungeons where you restart from level one when you reenter. WHAT THE SHIT? I play RPG's because I like to advance to higher levels and get cool items to equip. I really don't care if I EVER see my lvl 1 stats ever again. Some people might get off on the whole single character, no leveling, initial equipment challenge, but I never have. Those are the same people that think that guardian forces in FF8 are totally optional. Personally, I like having my actual COMMANDS being availible.
bah, whatever
Don't know if you'd be interested, but you could always check out Persona 3 FES. it's actually a damn good RPG 
Magna Carta was not good at all, overly cliche'd story, TRULY horrendous Voice Acting and a male lead who dresses like a chick and wears a thong, A FUCKING THONG!end_boss said:
I seem to be the only one who has mentioned Front Mission at all, so I think that gives it that unknown quality you may be seeking. It is a great series made by Square Enix, with most of the titles produced before they changed their name from Squaresoft to Square Enix. Front Mission 4 on the ps2 is the only reason I bought a ps2, and I haven't regretted that decision once.