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And we haven't even started on the incredible soundtrack. Persona 4 was one of the last great games to be released on PS2. Your silent hero embarks on an exciting adventure in a gorgeous, colorful world, fights in turn-based battles, and acquires a party of delightful characters along the way. It doesn't venture far from the well-trod path of its predecessors, but its warm, cozy, and feels like coming home.

Square Enix could release Final Fantasy XII today and it would still feel as new and groundbreaking as it did upon its initial release in Despite his departure halfway through development, veteran game director Yasumi Matsuno took a huge swing with FFXII, and turned the series' storytelling, battle system, and progression on its ear. Final Fantasy Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. Dragon Quest 8. Somehow Dante's still here. These are our picks for the best RPGs on the Playstation 2.

YES NO. Shania, the bounty hunter I mentioned above, is also searching for the criminal eating demons and wants to use her powers to stop them. Once again, the graphics look incredible and are further proof that the PS2 was a console before its time.

This is one title everyone needs in their life! Honestly, I have no idea what that means. And the best part for me when I was a kid was the option to play alongside a friend for co-op beatdown action. Games like this are always more fun with a mate beside you, and what better way to quash the forces of evil than with someone who you can shout at without fear of repercussions. Stop the forces of evil from sullying yet another peaceful realm.

Players control a dude called Ryudo, not to be confused with the Hadouken-wielding legend from the Street Fighter series. And while Grandia II follows more of a traditional turn-based battle system, the characters all have a limited range of movement they can use to whack enemies on their turn. Immitation is the most sincere form of flattery, after all.

Like Windbound although Dark Cloud did it first- something else they stole! Without enough H2O, health starts to drain away, so find some water pronto! True to RPG fashion, upgrading plays a key part of the gameplay. The difference here is that its the weapons get better with time and not the characters wielding them. Defeat an enemy, and your weapon takes on the experience, not you. As a fantasy novelist myself, the storyline in Dark Cloud sucks me in like the Large Hadron Collider.

I know RPGs are all about exploring new and exciting universes, but what could be better than stepping into Middle Earth for your very own adventure, complimenting the original texts and following in the footsteps of real heroes? You can even play some of the epic scenes from the movies, taking part in battles that help to sway the fate of Middle Earth.

Which side will you choose? What kind of madness is this? I once died my hair like the main character and got seriously bullied for it, and I also lied to all my mates when they asked me if I was free because I became so obsessed with it.

When you collect an Atla, you can use it to start rebuilding the villages around you. Like other games in the series, you play as a silent protagonist. Convince demons to join forces with you and strengthen your power. This turn-based game will quickly suck you in with its engaging storyline and strategic gameplay.

Wild Arms 3 takes place in a pseudo-Wild West and tells the story of Virginia Maxell, a Drifter who seeks out excitement on the planet Filgaia.

After teaming up with three other Drifters, they traverse the world together and uncover strange mysteries about their home planet. This cold-hearted bad guy cursed the kingdom of Trodain, turning the King and princess into a troll and a horse. Related: The best fantasy RPG soundtracks.

Shadow Hearts is a continuation of the PlayStation game Koudelka —it has the same supernatural setting and some of the same characters as well. Controlling the Chooser of the Slain Lenneth, players explore a big world in search of valiant souls to train, and then send to Valhalla.

All so they can fight in the incoming Ragnarok. Training these warriors means battling enemies in a peculiar battle system that assigns each character to one of the face buttons, each to unleash attacks that can be combined together too. Failure, however, is always around the corner. And if you fail to please the Allfather, you will be punished. No slacking is allowed when in service of the gods. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a masterful mix of platform, adventure, and role-playing game that defies every classification under the sun.

Probably to deliver some very corny lines about humans before feeding on them. With tight controls, great platforming, a huge variety of weapons, and epic boss battles, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is rightly considered one of the best video games ever made. Suikoden II plays a lot like its predecessor. You once again control a young revolutionary and his army to defeat a tyrannical empire that has threatened peace. The Stars of Destiny are no longer just glorified castle butlers.

Plus the turn-based combat has been further refined so it feels a lot better than previous games. Doing away with the steampunk setting seen in the seventh and eight entries, Final Fantasy IX goes back to the roots of the franchise with a beautiful medieval setting full of character. Despite the radical change in tone, FF9 is still an epic journey that no self-respecting RPG fan should skip. Lest the Tantalus Theater Troupe sets their eyes on their riches and their princesses.

And no other RPG has since managed to get close to it in terms of story complexity. The excellent story, coupled with a great world and character design, offers a lot.

It has a very interesting take on turn-based combat that gives players a more hands-on approach too. It makes Xenogears one of the best, and definitely the deepest, Japanese role-playing games ever released. Final Fantasy VII is a game that stood the test of time so well, that even its modern remake cannot put a dent in its reputation. The story, which follows mercenary Cloud Strife and his companions as they embark on a journey to save the planet, is as deep as the Pacific. The playable cast is memorable and well developed, and I challenge anyone who has played the game to say they did not shed a tear witnessing a particular event.

You know the one.