This is just part one of a series on my favorite games for the PSP. This time, I'm going to do RPGs. These are in no particular order.
BRAVE STORY: NEW TRAVELER
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Brave Story might not win any awards for originality, but it will keep you entertained. The visuals are very smooth and colorful, and the music is great. It's a fun, though run-of-the-mill RPG.
CLASS OF HEROES
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An incredibly deep dungeon-crawler. This game sucked hours and hours from my life. Truth be told, I became pretty overwhelmed by the sheer amount of items. If you like dungeon crawls and alchemy, this game is for you.
TALES OF ETERNIA
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This re-release of a classic game is perfectly suited for the PSP. Being a fan of the Tales series, and somewhat resentful of the lack of localized games in the series, this is a welcome addition to the PSP library.
YS: THE ARK OF NAPISHTIM
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This game is gorgeous. The sound and graphics fit together so well that it's tough to describe. On the downside, though, the difficulty curve is cliff-like, and much grinding is needed. Luckily, it's an action RPG, so not as tedious.
RIVIERA: THE PROMISED LAND
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This game has been made for so many systems, but it shines here on the PSP. A unique game, it uses an almost Adventure game method of dungeon exploration, interspersed with battles that feature incredible skills. It's addicting.
MANA KHEMIA: STUDENT ALLIANCE
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This is a spin-off of the Atelier games made by Nippon Ichi. It includes an alchemy system, and there are no levels. Instead, you grow stronger by using a FFX-esque sphere grid/alchemy system.
VALKYRIE PROFILE: LENNETH
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This game has one of the best storylines I've ever seen. If you haven't played it, you need to.
POPOLOCROIS
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This game is smothered in pixely goodness. Plays like an RPG with tactical elements. Sort of kiddy, but it's so darned cute.
CRIMSON GEM SAGA
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My current favorite PSP RPG. So far, I haven't found one thing wrong with this game.
CRISIS CORE: FINAL FANTASY VII
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Do I need to say anything about this? I'm not a FF fanboy, but the game is fun. Square just knows how to make great games.
STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE
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A gorgeous game. This is a reimagining of the original SNES Star Ocean with visuals and sound from the second game's engine. It's a huge game, and it got me hooked.
STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION
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Second game. Same engine. All the good things about the first are the same with the second. Try 'em both.
NEXT TIME ON THIS THREAD: STRATEGY RPGS!