I need a good RPG to play

I could use a really good RPG to play, as I haven't played through one in quite a while. I have a Wii, DS, and 360 (so no Persona 4), but I could also play stuff like SNES, NES, GBA, etc. RPGs... Naturally, I've already played through most of the big ones, so what are some more obscure RPGs that are really good?

What about Mystic Ark? Yea, it isn't translated, but it's still decent.

Although I have not played it YET, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor just came out and all of my friends have been telling me how awesome it is. I ordered it on Amazon a few days ago, so it should come soon.

Also, I got Eternal Sonata a couple weeks ago, played through it, and it's one of my favorite RPGs on the 360.

A couple more off the top of my head...

• Lost Odyssey
• Knights in the Nightmare

" Although I have not played it YET, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor just came out and all of my friends have been telling me how awesome it is. I ordered it on Amazon a few days ago, so it should come soon.

Also, I got Eternal Sonata a couple weeks ago, played through it, and it's one of my favorite RPGs on the 360."

not really an RPG, but it has RPG elements that I love. Ive gone back and played all the kickass castlevania games (SotN, CotM, HoD) etc. 

Add another recommendation for Eternal Sonata. That game was amazing.

This may seem really strange, but Sinjid the flash game is good for an hours play.

I'm in the middle of playing Devil Survivor, and it is one of the best strategy RPGs on the DS, hands down.

As far as Eternal Sonata is concerned, I love that game.  I had the misfortune of being at a very low point in my life when the game came out, and the game made a big impact on me.  For an RPG, it's not very long, but I found it brilliant and filled with heart.  It helped pull me out of the decline I was in at the time.  Say what you want about its flaws, but if the debate is between Eternal Sonata and Vesperia (or really, any Tales game), I will side with Eternal Sonata every time.

Secret of Mana on the SNES/VC, Tales of Symphonia GC/Wii, Avalon Code DS, Fire Emblem DS, Luminous Arc DS, Knights in the Knightmare DS, Devil Survivor DS, TWEWY DS, Rondo of Swords DS, Sonic Chronicles DS, Suikoden DS, GOLDEN SUN!!!!!!! GBA

" @StarFoxA: Ecclesia is difficult due to lack of money, and the need for potions in some areas. It's not like the other two Castlevania's for the DS. "

" @CowMuffins said:

" @StarFoxA: Ecclesia is difficult due to lack of money, and the need for potions in some areas. It's not like the other two Castlevania's for the DS. "

Yes, I would reccomend playing Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow for GBA or Portrait of Ruin for DS over Ecclesia. It's super difficult, I didn't enjoy it at all. Aria of Sorrow is the best after Symphony of the Night, in my opinion. "

Ys 6: The Ark of Napishtim. Great little game, although its more Action/Adventure than RPG I suppose (Think Alundra or Zelda)

Failing that, Shin Megami Tensei, any of them.

Oh, not to mention you can pick up both Aria of Sorrow and Harmony of Dissonance as Castlevania Double Pack for like $15. Cost effective awesomeness.

" @RedSox8933:This. (There are spoilers in here StarFoxA, in case you're interested in picking it up.)

And there were also a number of responses that spoke against the game in this post as well. "

" @Sleepy_Insomniac said:

" @RedSox8933:This. (There are spoilers in here StarFoxA, in case you're interested in picking it up.)

And there were also a number of responses that spoke against the game in this post as well. "

I guess this is just a love it or hate it game. There's no way of telling unless you play it. I would still recommend it, StarFoxA. Although I would buy Devil Survivor AND Knights in the Nightmare over Eternal Sonata any day. "

I highly recommend that you play Mother 3. There's even a translation patch out and everything.

" @RedSox8933 said:

" @Sleepy_Insomniac said:

" @RedSox8933:This. (There are spoilers in here StarFoxA, in case you're interested in picking it up.)

And there were also a number of responses that spoke against the game in this post as well. "

I guess this is just a love it or hate it game. There's no way of telling unless you play it. I would still recommend it, StarFoxA. Although I would buy Devil Survivor AND Knights in the Nightmare over Eternal Sonata any day. "

Yeah, I assume Eternal Sonata's like that; I haven't seen anyone who thought the game was just okay. By the way, how's Knights in the Nightmare? I pick up everything Sting develops, but I haven't gotten around to picking that one up. "

Chrono Trigger says hi.

Final Fantasy III (VI) also peeks his head in.

If you're into western rpg's then I would heartily recommend The Witcher.

" @SJSchmidt93:Chrono Trigger eh? *lookatthetopeditors* "

I would recommend Tales of Vesperia. Tales of Symphonia is also a good game for the GameCube. The original Paper Mario on virtual console or the sequel on the GameCube are also good choices.

Try out Eternal Sonata. It's still a JRPG, but it's just eccentric enough to be entertaining. Also, different battle system for the win.

 I have a Wii, DS, and 360 (so no Persona 4)

Man, ever played FF7? thats a good one

I always feel the compulsion to pimp Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Maiden for the DS.   It's an epic tale with lots of funny conversations presented at a reasonable pace.  This one is a great introduction to the Dragon Quest franchise if you've never played one of their games before.    

" I could use a really good RPG to play, as I haven't played through one in quite a while. I have a Wii, DS, and 360 (so no Persona 4), but I could also play stuff like SNES, NES, GBA, etc. RPGs... Naturally, I've already played through most of the big ones, so what are some more obscure RPGs that are really good? "

If you haven't already played it, buy Morrowind GOTY. It's backwards compatible. And it's the only cRPG you will find on consoles, luckily it is easily the best ever released(PC, consoles). And you're not going to find any good obscure RPGs on consoles.

And you're not going to find any good obscure RPGs on consoles. "

Am I the only one who liked both of the Baten Kaitos games?

" @Video_Game_King said:

" @Potter9156 said:

And you're not going to find any good obscure RPGs on consoles. "

Huh? I can name tons of good obscure RPGs on consoles. Let's see:Mystic ArkTerranigmaBahamut LagoonCrusader of CentyVayFor the Frog the Bell TollsEVO: Search for EdenTreasure of the RudrasTear Ring SagaFariaNeed I go on? "


Of course the definition of a Role-Playing Game is different for everyone. Obviously what I believe makes a game an RPG is not what you believe makes a game an RPG. And with that said, those are not RPGs. To me.

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JRPGs suck. Want to fight about it?

Have you played Baten Kaitos?  It's fantastic.  It's codeveloped by the makers of Xenosaga and Eternal Sonata, but it's much better than Eternal Sonata, imo. 

" JRPGs suck. Want to fight about it? "