I don't want to be playing a lot of games during the summer because I'm busy with a lot of things but when I do have time to myself  at nights after a long day I  want to sit down and immerse myself in an RPG. I don't care if its a JRPG or a turn based I just want a good RPG. The only things are I already played Fallout 3 and I hated Dragon Age, not because it was a bad game just playing it with the ps3 controls sucked. So any recommendations? 

Well if you played Fallout 3, you should try Oblivion GOTY edition, great rpg.

Yo, Demon's Souls.

Demon's Souls is brilliant, but if you're looking for something a little less time consuming then perhaps Valkyria Chronicles

I'm playing through the DLC for Fallout 3 right now, so I know that's my RPG for the summer. I've also started playing Mass Effect, but I'm not liking it much.

You know in the PSN store there is FF VII, VIII, and IX get those or get FF Anthology or Chronicles if you've never played them, quite honestly they will keep you very entertained and will not make you waste as much money.

Valkyrie Chronicles and Oblivion. :D

I second Valkyria Chronicles and the PSN Final Fantasys.

If I had a PS3 I would be playing Final Fantasy XIII.

The Shin Megami Tensei games, Mass Effect, Witcher, Demon Souls, Tales games, Puzzle Quest 1 and 2, Divinity 2...

Dont get FF XIII

Valkyria Chronicles and Demon's Souls. 
 
If you can only get one, get the former.

" Eternal Sonata is an awesome game. "

Final Fantasy 13 is actually really good so far, in my opinion at least, I'm about 16 or 17 hours in and the story is quite good (although, sometimes a bit confusing ) the game is absolutely gorgeous in the visual department, the CGI scenes are jawdroppingly pretty, and the in-game is actually quite good as well, and on top of it all, combat is really fun! But that's just my opinion, a lot of people don't like it...

I really liked Final Fantasy XIII.  Starts off really rough, though.  First 2 hours are dreadful, then you start gaining xp, then the next 6 are kind of frustrating... and then around chapter 6 or 7 the whole game just goes shithot for the next 40 hours.  Maybe a dip at chapter 10.
 
I rented Nier.  Played it for a couple days.  That game is... interesting.  There's a lot about it that is rough; it looks Goddamn terrible.  The combat can be boring, and any side quests are absolutely mindless and without any justification for existing.  But the story and characters are more interesting than I've seen in a JRPG in a while.  The strangeness of the whole proceeding seemed a vast counter to White Knight Chronicles, which was as tropey and cliche as a JRPG can get.
 
Of course, if you haven't played the BioWare pair, make that happen.

Maybe one day...I'll be able to suggest Tales of Vesperia... ='(

" @JJOR64: Is Chopin's music actually a big part of it? He is by far my favourite composer and I would actually buy/rent the game if it is :) "

" Valkyria Chronicles and Demon's Souls.  If you can only get one, get the former. "

Valkyria Chronicles; that game has a ton of replay value if you're into finding the strategy to minimize the number of turns used per scenario. 
Other than that, Eternal Sonata is a great choice and I'd like to recommend the international version of Star Ocean: The Last Hope--it has the original (as in that it doesn't make your ears bleed) Japanese voice track on the disc as well as the original menu design.

D'e'm'o'n's S'o'u'l's.

Looked into Eternal Sonata and Valkyria Chronicles but none of the stores near me carries it :(  

Oh yeah forgot Valkyria Chronciles I actually love that shit and has great DLC (although it sorta breaks the game if you abuse Selvaria's Gun)

Valkyria Chroncicles: Strategy RPG, but gorgeous, nice story, and some really fun gameplay.  Sequel coming out soon on PSP. 
Demon's Souls: PUNISHINGLY hard, only for the hardcore.  More of an action game with RPG elements than a standard console RPG. 
 FFXIII: Gorgeous game, a lot of fun, but divisive to the community.  If you are open to new things, you'll probably like it.  If you are a super traditionalist RPG gamer, this may not be your cup of tea. 
 Resonance of Fate: Check my review on it here.  It's fun for a certain niche of gamer, but again may not be for you. 
 
Sadly, portables are really where the RPGs have moved to lately.  Not surprising given their install base in Japan compared to consoles.  If you don't mind diving into portables, there's everything from the classics (FF7-FF9.  Wow, those are classic now?  I feel old) to newer titles like Riveria, Persona 1 remake, and soon Persona 3 Portable.  Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth if you haven't played the original already is another amazing one.

I'll suggest Disgaea 3. It's a grid based RPG, and doesn't really have a current gen look to it, but I think it's quite fun. I'd do some research before getting it, as I don't meet many people that like that style of RPG.

Both Demon's Souls and FFXIII are not for everyone but i'd take a gamble with either
 
I vote Demon's Souls because thats my favorite game this gen

" @Icemael said:

" Valkyria Chronicles and Demon's Souls.  If you can only get one, get the former. "

No, get the latter.  Unless you're not man enough... "

You are comparing an SRPG and an Action-RPG. I prefer the Action RPG personally, Demon's Souls is a fantastic game and I am glad I own an import and an US copy :p

try oblivion. it is what i am just started. right now i'm working on getting mods for the game.

Thanks guys for all your help. My local Walmart was selling Final Fantasy 13 for $40 and Oblivion GOTY for $15 so I picked those up. 

" @Icemael said:

" Valkyria Chronicles and Demon's Souls.  If you can only get one, get the former. "

No, get the latter.  Unless you're not man enough... "

I got to say play demon souls on the ps3,its so challenging had so much fun with it so far have had for 2 days and its does keep you occupied.great battle system aswell 
but if your prepared to play a game that is time consuming,harsh death rate,good online capabilities also 
so give it  a try :P

" Eternal Sonata is an awesome game. "

Final Fantasy XIII, do it.

I'm gonna play Star Ocean 4, seems really good and has some better things that the X360 version, then I'll "do" Agarest

demon's souls for sure !!

" Thanks guys for all your help. My local Walmart was selling Final Fantasy 13 for $40 and Oblivion GOTY for $15 so I picked those up.  "

" @RE_Player92 said:

" Thanks guys for all your help. My local Walmart was selling Final Fantasy 13 for $40 and Oblivion GOTY for $15 so I picked those up.  "

You should've went with Valkyria Chronicles like practically everybody was saying. FFXIII blew. "