I am kind of into rpg games, so i was wondering if there are any good rpg games out there for the ds or ps2?
(Well i currently own suikoden v, ffx, ffxii, steambot chronicle for the ps2. and no rpg games for the ds)

I'm gonna list what came out this year for DS or PS 2 first, great games only...

DS:
Pokemon Diamond & Pearl(if you like this)
...can't remember more right now

PS 2:
Rogue Galaxy
.hack//G.U. Vol. 2(possibly)
Odin Sphere

Upcoming top DS rpg's:
Heroes of Mana
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Upcoming top PS 2 rpg's:
Shin Megamei Tensei: Persona 3
Wild Arms 5
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption(possibly)
Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess

...you need an Xbox 360, it may have the top rpg's coming out for it. :D Lost Odyssey!!!

Well, so far, for the DS, the only ones I can come up on the top of my head are FFIII DS, Children of Mana and of course the Pokemon titles (whether you like the Pokemon titles or not depends on your taste tho). According to RPGamer, tho, a considerable amount of titles are due soon, including a few Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Harvest Moon and Tales titles.

For the PS2, try X-2. Rent first, tho. People I know either love it or hate it, no one sits on the fence for this one (Agent calls it a classic, while my FF maniac colleague here at work calls it a Sailor Moon wannabe). Odin Sphere looks promising albeit wierd, Dawn of Mana looks good, and there is of course the Tales and Star Ocean series.

Of course, let's not forget that the DS can play GBA games, and the PS2 can play PSOne games, so you have pretty much a very large library RPGs to choose from.

He asked for RPGs, not adventure games, and I don't know many good RPGs for PS2 or DS.

TM, the OP doesn't know the difference either, so it's kind of useless to point that out.

Go to metacritic.com/games

go to advanced search, search under Ps 2 and DS for role playing game and list them chronologically and only list games released and only list games higher than 70% ranking. Research all the games ont he list, especially the ones over 85%

By the way, waht's the #1 ranking?

thanks for the replys:)

I am not really into pokemons, but i am planning to get the new harvest moon game for the ds, i think its called Rune Factory: Harvest Moon?

star ocean.

star ocean. i am kind of planning to buy star ocean 3 but do i need to buy the first and second star ocean to understand star ocean 3?

Rogue Galaxy was a very nice surprise. I'd take it over FFXII any day, for example.

I liked Rogue Galaxy enough to buy it, it's a great game but not super ultimate, which is why I am not playing it anymore. I have only a few games that I will beat.

I bought PS 2 again in November, so far I"ve only beaten FF VII: Dirge of Cerberus. I bought Xbox 360 a week and a half ago also. This fall I'll beat:

Final Fantasy XII
Alundra 1
Lost Odyssey
Mass Effect

Here are games I was planning to play(or started) but decided not to:
Rogue Galaxy
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Blue Dragon
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

I'm just going to say this because I can, but I've played FFXII: Revenant Wings, and it does not feel like an RPG at all but more like a Real-Time Strategy game. I don't know if you're going to want that one if you actually want RPGs.

I am not really into pokemons, but i am planning to get the new harvest moon game for the ds, i think its called Rune Factory: Harvest Moon?

Yeah, well, it's not really a normal HM game. It's an action RPG with HM elements.


i am kind of planning to buy star ocean 3 but do i need to buy the first and second star ocean to understand star ocean 3?

Nah, they're just set in the same universe (ours), but they're all standalone games. There is a major plot twist in SO3 that will effect previous games in the series, though.

Tales of the Abyss and Tales of Legendia are for PS2. I'd rather suggest Abyss over Legendia though.

I'm just going to say this because I can, but I've played FFXII: Revenant Wings, and it does not feel like an RPG at all but more like a Real-Time Strategy game. I don't know if you're going to want that one if you actually want RPGs.

Yea it was announced as a Real-time strategy rpg, they never said it was a traditional rpg or something.

How good is the game? Tentatively I don't have it on my purchase list but it's high on the list for possibilities. Where did you play it?

I think it is developed by something other that Square Enix but S.E. publishes it.

I know how to read Japanese. So I played the Japanese version. I beat the game.

The game has a decent story that's a bit childish, but just a bit. Also there's the real-time strategy thing where you're controlling tons of summons at the same time. It doesn't involve too much tactics, but it's still pretty hard...I guess. Well, at least it is if you don't level, which I didn't.

And also, there aren't any random encounters or anything. There are "mission" things which you have to complete throughout the game, whether they be mandatory, optional sidequest like ones, or just free ones which are just battles you can do over and over with no story to them whatsoever.

i am kind of planning to buy star ocean 3 but do i need to buy the first and second star ocean to understand star ocean 3?
I don't think so. Especially since the first was released for the Super Famicom in Japanese only.

I read somewhere that the story is actually somewhat interconnected, but only vaguely (i.e. the protagonist in the second game is actually the son of the protagonist in the first game, but that doesn't affect the gameplay at all).

You can get emulator Star Ocean one if you wanted to. I wasn't interested in that game.

One series that hasn't been mentioned thus far for PS2 is the Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga series. I loved both titles for their great and intricate battle system, mature storytelling, unique music, and disturbing demon designs.

I would also recommend the Xenosaga series if you like futuristic RPGs that revolve around a complex and rich story.

For DS, you could always check out Final Fantasy III or Luminous Arc.

Get a weeaboo-to-english translator and get the PS2 remake of Tales of Destiny as well as Tales of Destiny 2. While you're at it, Tales of Rebirth is also an excellent choice.

well if you can get ur hands on them... FF7 FF8 FF9. (ps1 games, will work on Ps2)

One series that hasn't been mentioned thus far for PS2 is the Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga series. I loved both titles for their great and intricate battle system, mature storytelling, unique music, and disturbing demon designs.

I would also recommend the Xenosaga series if you like futuristic RPGs that revolve around a complex and rich story.

For DS, you could always check out Final Fantasy III or Luminous Arc.

I'm renting Persona 3 right now, it is great! Check out the Shin Megamei Tensei thread I made on this forum for my posts on Persona 3 please. :)

I want to beat Xenogears! I ended up choosing Brave Fencer Musashi over Xenogears and Parasite Eve, which were all out in the same fall. BFM is good but I should have gotten Xenogears, it's fame is high years later.

ds good rpgs
pokemon diamond
pokemopn pearl
pokemon mystery dungeon
Lunar genesis or lunar dragon song
Another code or trace memory
Final fantasy 3
Advance wars
children of mana
age of empires 2 age of the kings
yu-gi-oh gx spirit caller

ps2
tales of the abyss
final fantasy 12
Dragon quest
dark cloud
dark chronicles

Another code or trace memory

Die. Just fucking die.

I'm trying to be tolerant, but that's just going too fucking far. In no way imaginable is that game an RPG. Calling it that is like shitting on it. It is an adventure game, just like most of the games you call RPGs, but even more so.

Die. Just fucking die.

I'm trying to be tolerant, but that's just going too fucking far. In no way imaginable is that game an RPG. Calling it that is like shitting on it. It is an adventure game, just like most of the games you call RPGs, but even more so.

A little overzealous reaction, but I'm in your boat. Trace Memory is probably closer to a puzzle game than anything. I don't see many role-playing elements in it, if any besides the overhead perspective...and that barely qualifies if it even does.

As far as I know that one's not even marketed as an RPG, just an adventure game.

I guess though, seeing as there are the number of RPG games in existence there are which are truly adventure games, that it's only too easy for some people to not realise what seperates the two.

I don't get it, what's soo hard about spotting the difference.

Its easy to see when you're down on your knees in front of prak

Oh hush. I'm fully justified in complaining this time, no matter how you look at it.

I agree, but that was meant to be more of a Master-zinger than one toward you ;P

Oh, so it is. Carry on then.

The best PS2 RPG series IMO is Xenosaga... You have to play them in order (Well, kind of. The beginning of each game has a summary of the previous one, but it's better to play all the way through.)

The second one is skippable, it has a terrible battle system... But the first and third games are pretty much amazing. I highly recommend them. :)

I also recommend the Suikoden series, it's pretty good, and you can get through it without playing them in chronological order. Although, the best ones BY FAR are the first two, for PS1.

I don't know much about DS RPG's...

Should I play Xenogears before Xenosaga even though they are not officially related? Gah?

I don't think it matters at all. I've never played Xenogears, myself, and Xenosaga is one of my favorite series of all time. I think the only real similarity is that the savepoints look a lot alike.

Rogue Galaxy:far too praised imho...

Odin Sphere:kinda nice as long as u learn the different gameplay among the characters(I h8 pooka prince i couldn't finish his story for 3 days-goddamned last boss :/)

Valkyrie Profile 2:Silmeria:i love the battle system,the storyline is good.only bad thing(for some other ppl,not me)is the 2d...

Atelier Iris 3:Grand Phantasm:more for anime fans...and kinda easy i think

Shining Force EXA:again for us anime fans though it's gonna be a bit boring after a while in battles....

Rogue Galaxy:far too praised imho...

Really?

I got a GameStop credit, I was debating on picking up Rogue Galaxy, GrandiaIII, or Magna Carta...

Really?

I got a GameStop credit, I was debating on picking up Rogue Galaxy, GrandiaIII, or Magna Carta...

i don't know which kind of gaming experience u like and i haven't played the other 2...
it's kinda good but not what i had heard...
and after a while it gets...not hard...but a bit complex...
i am kind of perfectionist and i just couldn't keep up with the main quest and all subquests/missions/etc...
so i just abandoned nearly everything except the main quest but that was the point where i got bored...
i've found much better rpg's for my style of game so i haven'yt bothered continuing since then...

Hmm...

Looking for a descent RPG, I really dig all the FF's (sept X-2), the Star Ocean, Dragon Quest, Suikoden series & Xenoseries (Xenogears included)...... it might be a descent purchase, they have it used for around 14, and new for 30. I saw someone pumping up Odin Spere too.

Thanks for the honest input,

A good RPG for DS is megaman battle network 5 double team, or megaman starforce...

heres one, but its considered more of a strategy rpg. but it has highly customizable characters, and a hilarious storyline:

Disgaea, and Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories

.hack/GU trilogy for the PS2. Very original story. Characters are about as 'real' as they can get. (Party members all have personal issue and does it show!)Villain is a real @$$hole that you will enjoy beating the crap out of.
Great game if you are the type of gamer who tries to do everything possible.(Matter of fact it's kind of encouraged!)
The main character isn't just stuck with one kind of weapon. As the game progresses, he will be able to use the total of four different weapons.
Down side is that the dungeons tend to get a little repetitive and long. Other than the issues with the dungeons, its a pretty good game.

On PS2 I can so far come up with "Champions of Norrath" and it's sequel "Return to Arms" (which I currently own)

I agree, but that was meant to be more of a Master-zinger than one toward you ;P

I didn't even quote Prak or anything, I do not need to kiss his ass at all, like I have not done, we get on pretty fine without me having to.

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne/Digital Devil Saga/DDS2/Persona 3/Devil Summoner.

Of those five, Devil Summoner is the cheapest.
Nocturne and the others are pretty pricy and harder to find (besides P3? I think it's pretty recent isn't it...?)

Necro!

While I can't comment on PS2, I'd like to point out that the entire Mother trilogy has been released for the GBA in Japan. Go play them if you've never experienced Earthbound. That one's available in English, and you may be able to find an IPS patch to translate another version of Mother 1. Mother 3 currently has a translation project going on; google is your friend.

Two of Namco's Tales games have been released for the DS in Japan. These *might* come to the US some day.

Square Enix has several good offerings for the DS - Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, and a BUNCH of Dragon Quest games are coming out; check out It's a Wonderful World, which is being released in the US as The World Ends With You. Lastly, if you like cameo appearances of FFI characters in a sports game (lol?) check out Mario Hoops: 3 on 3.

i noticed nobody said kingdom hearts or okami.

Odin Sphere:kinda nice as long as u learn the different gameplay among the characters(I h8 pooka prince i couldn't finish his story for 3 days-goddamned last boss :/)

Not even close, the game plays more along the lines of a side-scroller adventure...and a very shallow mindless button masher at that.

Ive enjoyed for the ps2...

FFX
FFXII
Star Ocean: Until The End of Time
Valkyrie Profile 2

Rogue Galaxy comes highly recommended is it that good or just worth playing through?

once again i say. Kingdom hearts 1 & 2 as well as Okami. (everyone already said the other games i own.)

He asked for RPGs, not adventure games, and I don't know many good RPGs for PS2 or DS.

the ps2 has more english rpgs than any other console. FAR too many to begin to name...

Okami is more of a Zelda style Adventure/Action game,

in a way that is true but in unlike zelda in Okami you do get a form of exp (praise points) that you can spend on stats. so in a way it has a RPG feature.

Experience points are not a defining characteristic of RPGs. They are a much older mechanic that was integrated into the first RPGs, such as D&D.

What ive found In general, if your game has button bashing methods in order to get around and defeat your enemies, then its more an Action RPG as opposed to a pure one, so to speak....

Combat systems have absolutely nothing to do with whether a game is an RPG or not.

Ah, i overlooked that one - What say you on the subject, Prak?

For the DS I would recommend...

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Final Fantasy III
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

These are the ones that I've played and enjoyed.

for the ds:
i absolutely recommend The World Ends With You
it was the best game i ever played
other cool rpgs would be:
final fantasy IV
final fantasy crystal chronicles, both ring of fates and echoes of time
pokemon platinum

FFIV
Chrono Trigger
Suikoden Tierkreis is pretty fun right now
Magical Starsign

The pokemons, all of the FF's that aren't IV and all of the other other Square Enix stuff just doesn't hold my attention.

Then again I'm a turn based classicist.

DS:

- Dragon Quest IV Chapters of the Chosen
- Dragon Quest V Hand of the Heavenly Bride
- Chrono Trigger
- Final Fantasy IV
- Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings
- Final Fantasy III
- FFTactics A2
- FFFables: Chocobo Tales

...Minor case of FF overload there. My apologies.

GBA: (If you have one of the old DS's and not the new backward-compatible hating DSi)

- FFDawn of Souls
- FFIV, V and VI
- FFTactics


PS2:

- All the FFs:
- Origins (1 + 2)
- IV, V and VI
- VII, VIII and IX
- X and XII (Get X-2 after playing X and only if you desire fanservice or like the thought of a pixellated girls running around in various forms of thongs)
- Arc: Twilight of the Spirits
- Dragon Quest VIII Journey of the Cursed King
- Kingdom Hearts I and II
- Star Ocean 3
- Vagrant Story
- Rogue Galaxy
- Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

Um...Yeah.

DS: Final Fantasy III, IV
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (it`s a SRPG)
All Dragon Quest games

PS2: Final Fantasy X, XII
All Shin Megami Tensei games
Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria
All Tales games

DS RPG's
Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, & Platinum
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon
The World Ends With You
Advance Wars
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragons
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

PS2 RPG's
Okami
Final Fantasy 12
Dark Cloud
Star Ocean: Till The End of Time
Psychonauts

Final Fantasy 12: Rev Wings is more a strategy game then an RPG, dude.

They're called SRPGs. They're still RPGs, really. There's a lot better on the DS than Revenant Wings when it comes to SRPGs, too. However, it's not like the OP will see this now anyway.

ah. man, i couldn't even finish RW... it was terrible imo.

Sands of Destruction (DS) is a good one.

FFX-2

TALES OF THE ABYSS

For the PlayStation 2:

Suikoden IV
Suikoden Tactics
Suikoden V
Shadow Hearts
Shadow Hearts Covenant
Legaia Dual Saga

Hmm, well for DS,

- Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, but only if you played the originals, it's not that good of an RPG otherwise.

- The Etrian Odyssey series is one of the best on the DS, highly recommended

- Shin Megami Tensei games are really good

- FF IV is also good, III not so much.

- Disgaea DS is a really excellent SRPG

- Any of the Dragon Quests are also great.

Dang this thread is old.