Sites dedicated to games (trying to re-discover PS1)

[kingjohn3]

I'm trying to re-discover PS1, PS2 and Xbox. I would like to get all of the best RPG's and exclusives for each system but don't know where to start. For Ps1 I have PaRappa the Rapper, Parasite Eve, Castlevania: SOTN, Final Fantasy Chronicles, Final Fantasy Anthology, Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 8, Final Fantasy 9, Dragon Warrior 7, Legend of Mana, Chrono Cross & Medal of Honor 1&2. I don't have the other systems in front of me right now to list. Does anyone know of any sites similar to nesguide and snesguide that are dedicated to N64, gamecube, PS1, PS2, Xbox? I'm trying to see, first of all, a complete US release list but also want to know which games are highly ranked and most popular. I like how the games are laid out on nesguide with screenshots, descriptions and can be categorized by genre, publisher, etc.

[wiggy]

If you like Parappa, then check out Guitaroo Man. Super awesome game with great music.

[kingjohn3]

If you like Parappa, then check out Guitaroo Man. Super awesome game with great music.

Parappa was my friends game that I just thought was fun but not my usual style. l really want to know what the best RPG's are and what the overall essentials are. I did pick up MGS today

[e_brugal]

Probably this will help

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=12483.msg107133#msg107133

[Megatron]

Are you looking to PLAY these games, or just to have them for a collection?  It may seem like a silly question, but I know lots of people on here buy games just to have them.  Myself included.

I have almost the complete list of PS1 RPGs, but my own "favorites" are not the common titles.  Personally, I like a lot of the Atlus published games - Brigandine, Persona 2, Kartia and Hoshigami.  That said, these games are definitely for people who enjoy RPGs and are willing to give something different a shot.

For a more mainstream style gameplay, Breath of Fire III and IV are classics.  Tactics Ogre, Valkyrie Profile, Legend of Dragoon, Grandia and Suikoden II are pretty straight forward and fun.  These are similar to the Final Fantasy series, at least in terms of simplicity.

For a more "Gothic horror" themed RPG, Koudelka is a fun game - once you get in to it. 

My top 5 recommendations for titles you HAVEN'T listed are:
Xenogears
Star Ocean:  The Second Story
Breath of Fire III
Tactics Ogre
Vagrant Story


PS2 RPGs have a bit more diversity in their styles.  Aside from Final Fantasy games, Dragon Quest 8, and Kingdom Hearts, there are a bunch of "heavy eastern style" RPGs.  Such as the Shin Megami Tensei series.  Persona 3 and Persona 4 are regarded as some of the best.  SMT Nocturne is also a very popular RPG.  The .hack// series is fun, but long.  Xenosaga is a great series of games...but you'll have 20 minute long cut scenes more often than you may like.   

Some good titles to look in to:
Tales of the Abyss
Radiata Stories
Shadow Hearts
Drakengard
Grandia 2


For the original Xbox, the only RPGs that ever stood out for me were Star Wars:  Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire  (western RPGs like Mass Effect), as Well as Elder Scrolls III:  Morrowind
...honestly, those are the only RPGs I can actually think of on that console.

Hope some of these titles helped you out.

[Megatron]

Having re-read your original post, these are the sites I use for collecting:

PS1:
http://www.listal.com/list/jrpgs-on-playstation

PS2:
http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/genre/date/role-playing/ps2?view=detailed&page=0

[kingjohn3]

Are you looking to PLAY these games, or just to have them for a collection?  It may seem like a silly question, but I know lots of people on here buy games just to have them.  Myself included.

I have almost the complete list of PS1 RPGs, but my own "favorites" are not the common titles.  Personally, I like a lot of the Atlus published games - Brigandine, Persona 2, Kartia and Hoshigami.  That said, these games are definitely for people who enjoy RPGs and are willing to give something different a shot.

For a more mainstream style gameplay, Breath of Fire III and IV are classics.  Tactics Ogre, Valkyrie Profile, Legend of Dragoon, Grandia and Suikoden II are pretty straight forward and fun.  These are similar to the Final Fantasy series, at least in terms of simplicity.

For a more "Gothic horror" themed RPG, Koudelka is a fun game - once you get in to it. 

My top 5 recommendations for titles you HAVEN'T listed are:
Xenogears
Star Ocean:  The Second Story
Breath of Fire III
Tactics Ogre
Vagrant Story


PS2 RPGs have a bit more diversity in their styles.  Aside from Final Fantasy games, Dragon Quest 8, and Kingdom Hearts, there are a bunch of "heavy eastern style" RPGs.  Such as the Shin Megami Tensei series.  Persona 3 and Persona 4 are regarded as some of the best.  SMT Nocturne is also a very popular RPG.  The .hack// series is fun, but long.  Xenosaga is a great series of games...but you'll have 20 minute long cut scenes more often than you may like.   

Some good titles to look in to:
Tales of the Abyss
Radiata Stories
Shadow Hearts
Drakengard
Grandia 2


For the original Xbox, the only RPGs that ever stood out for me were Star Wars:  Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire  (western RPGs like Mass Effect), as Well as Elder Scrolls III:  Morrowind
...honestly, those are the only RPGs I can actually think of on that console.

Hope some of these titles helped you out.

Ill actually play them when i have time. Since  i was first introduced to rpg's with nes final fantasy and dragon warrior its that style that i like. So any game in the vein of those two is what im looking for as far as turn based rpg's go. I also like Fable style games,  I love a good, fun story.

[Beastman1975]

PS1 games o
Alundra 1 & 2 are supposed to be decent , Blood omen legacy of Kain is a great action rpg ( also get legacy of kain soul reaver ), chrono cross Sequel to chrono trigger , Final Fantasy origins , i always like Kings field 1 & 2  ( 1st person rpgs ) but dont think theyve aged well lol , all my friends loves legend of dragoon , Lunar 1 & 2 are must haves !!!!,

PS2games
Disgea 1 & 2 , Dragon quest 8 , final fantasy X and X2 i likes but they just got rerelease in hd on ps3 , legacy of kain Soul reaver 2  (3rd part of the kain series ), if you can read japanese or know how to get a fan translated bootleg Namco x capcom was cool , Parappa the rapper 2 , Xenosaga 1 , 2 , & 3 . Y's ark pf naphishtim was a good action rpg also

Xbox
dont remember many tradition rpgs on this system mostly action rpgs , Fable is a good series , Jade empire , Must haves!!! star wars Knights of the old republic 1 & 2 , legacry of kain defiance  ( end of the kain series ),  lord of the rings 3rd age ,  sadly xbox didnt have a great rpg library sony had a lock on that market pretty much


if you like games like gauntlet check out the baldurs gate series  on ps2 , champions or norrath series , forgotten realms demon stone, on xbox , D&D heros ,  or the xmen legends series

[kingjohn3]

Hmmmm i maybe shouldve titled this thread differently. Now im curious to know what yall recommend for ps1 & ps2 across the board.

[Megatron]

PS1 has a lot of very diverse games and genres.  Below are some of the titles that either I, or the masses, seem to prefer...

ACTION/ PLATFORMER
Crash Bandicot 2
Tomba / Tomba 2
Spyro the Dragon
Tomb Raider
Mega Man X4
Castlevania SOTN
Mega Man 8
Spider-Man


SURVIVAL HORROR
Resident Evil Series (I recommend starting with RE 1 Director's Cut, OR Resident Evil 2)
Silent Hill
Overblood
Martian Gothic
Clock Tower / Clock Tower 2 (point and click games)

FIGHTERS
Battle Arena Toshinden 3
Tekken 2
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Soul Blade (Prequel to Soul Calibur)
Bloody Roar 2
Rival Schools
Dark Stalkers 3
Street Fighter Alpha 3

ACTION RPGS
Diablo
Blood Omen Legacy of Kain


STEALTH/ ACTION
Metal gear Solid
Tenchu
Syphon Filter 2 (not really stealthy, but didn't know where else to put this)
 

SHOOTERS
Colony Wars
Einhander


DRIVING
Twisted Metal 2
Gran Tourismo 2
Driver 2


PUZZLE
Devil Dice
Intelligent Cube
Puzzle Fighter II

[TDIRunner]

Hmmmm i maybe shouldve titled this thread differently. Now im curious to know what yall recommend for ps1 & ps2 across the board.

If you are looking for all around and you are into driving games, I would add just about any of the Need for Speed games.  PS1 era was really the prime time for NFS. 

I'm too lazy to read through all the lists, so I apologize if any of these have been mentioned:
  Vandal Hearts is an awesome RPG
  PO'ed is a strange but awesome FPS
  MDK is an awesome third person shooter with some stealth and sniper action.
  Medal of Honor - it all started here
  Tomb Raider 2 - just about as good as TR1

All of the other games I would recomend have already been listed by Megatron although I'm probably forgetting others.  I would help if my colleciton was in front of me.

[Megatron]

If I already have Final Fantasy 5 on the FF Chronicles PS1 game do I really need to buy a fan made translation? Arent repros kinda glitch?

FFV has really long load times on PS1, and the translation was petty bad compared to the GBA Advance version.  I don't know if the fan translated SNES game fixed this, but the PS1 was definitely the worst version of it I have played.